Eagle Dynamics (ED) just confirmed the CH-47F Chinook is now available to download and use in DCS.
With this helicopter, ED adds a logistics-able helicopter, something that the company promises to make good use in the future for combined missions.
The CH-47F is available in Early Access but ED said they have been hard at work to make this a good release, ready for all the virtual helicopter pilots out there to enjoy.
Early Access features
- 3D models
- Highly detailed external and internal modelling, including cockpit and cargo hold.
- Fully interactive, VR-ready cockpit.
- Highly detailed pilots and animations (3rd person view).
- S. Army Paint Schemes.
- Avionics and other features
- Unmatched helicopter flight dynamics that only DCS can provide.
- Basic trim system and AI helper.
- High-level Multi-Function Displays (MFD)
- VSD page
- HSD full/half pages with moving map support
- Engine and Powertrain full/half pages
- Fuel full/half pages
- Flight plan summary page
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and pilot-controlled Countermeasures Dispenser System with chaff and flares.
- Integrated ARC-186 radio with Voice Chat.
- Base Night Vision Goggles.
- Multi-crew
- AI-side gunners equipped with M60D machine guns.
- Base multi-crew for online games including pilot, co-pilot and two side gunners stations
- Cargo
- Ability to load and unload cargo from the internal bay based on weight and volume.
- Single-point sling loading.
- Supporting the new DCS warehouse to warehouse cargo transfering feature
- Early Access Manual.
- Quick action missions
