AH-64D Project

Originally based on Franze & Nodunit AH-64D - Project by Sacha 'Voodooflies' Oropeza & Community.

CHANGELOG NOTES:

07/05/2020

• Datalink not being automatically enabled (by Keplager)
• User actions allowing for players to try and access waypoints with a negative index (by mattysmith22)
• Targeting being limited on FCR page by the scale in TSD (by Keplager & mattysmith22)
• Removed F_VirtualMan entity

04/05/2020

• Fixed FCR in multiplayer (by Keplager)
• Resolve missing sound files issues in CfgSoundShaders

01/05/2020

• Reduced burst limit cooldown to 1 second instead of 3 seconds
• Expanded M151 & M229 area of effect
• Potential fix for invisible aircraft on dedicated servers
• Jammers critical error fix (by mattysmith22)
• Potential fix for FCR weird behaviour in multiplayer (by Keplager)
• Minor AFM update (by Keplager)
• Reduced RKTs smoke clouds
• Fixed some more ASE related script errors

12/04/2020

• Complete weapon sounds overhaul based on JSRS shaders
• Removed MSL & RKTs offset

09/04/2020

• Fixed rotor blur shadow
• A3 Sensors compatibility and restored FCR variant of the aircraft (by Keplager)
• Fixed AGM-114 SAL1 & SAL2 tracking (by Keplager)
• Changed default loadout for the FCR variant
• Fixed 3D floor holes for both PLT & CPG
• Minor 3D adjustement to the ORT

06/04/2020

• Fixed TADS animation when shut down or lack of power
• Fixed M255, M257, M151 & M261 submunitions
• Changed default loadout based on real AH-64D operation
• Fixed turning off engine when player gets in cargo
• Adjusted landing light strenght and direction

03/04/2020

• Minor external model 3D adjustements
• Fixed 3D side panels holes in CPG & PLT seats
• Updated some cockpit switches sound
• Added CPG BRT and NVS switch animation
• Added avionics sound upon aircraft power up

02/04/2020

• Corrected a bug where the CPG would loose all IHADSS data while heads down when disabling the laser
• Added clickable floodlight button for both CPG and PLT
• Added clickable navigation & anticollision lights button on PLT side

30/03/2020

• Corrected sonic cracks heard from CPG optic when headsdown
• Further tweak to AGM-114 family and M230
• Couple minor sound tweaks
• Restored full auto on M230, limited by burst limiter setting (WPN page) just like in the real aircraft
• Hence no more burst firing mode and sounds anymore
• Ability to lock on TADS target, compatible with most ACQ submodes
• Added randomization in RKTs flight path
• AGM-114 SAL2 cannot track targets without laser designation anymore
• Monocle is finally fixed
• IHADSS flight data will no longer appear in external view
• Code cleaning...

07/03/2019

• Removed NAV fixes on the A3 map, now TSD only.
• Fixed waypoint script error on the editor.
• Tweaked 30mm rounds max speed.
• Reduced AGM-114 area of effect.
• Reduced M230 damage.

02/03/2019

• Fixed aircraft weight after rearming - by Zeitsev.
• Removed fza_ah64d_b2e for further FCR fixes, performances and code improvements.
• Minor AFM tweaking - by Zeitsev.

21/02/2019

• AFM update - by Keplager and BradMick.
• Couple sounds tweaking.
• Possible M230 performance fix.

13/01/2019

• Minor sound tweaks.
• Minor change to WPN page on LST & LRFD channels.

08/12/2018

• Reworked GUN FXD symbology.
• Added Master Arm/Safe.
• Retextured 230 GAL fuel tanks.
• Added 300 rounds magazine by default.
• Added refuel/repair and rearm delay.

07/12/2018

• Resized ASE threat circles.
• Removed BARO ALT in Cruise mode from CPG's TADS view.
• Fixed APU sounds on dedicated server.
• Reworked HDU script, it's now temporary on by default however the procedure still needs to be done.

04/12/2018

• Reworked M261 sounds.
• Fixed UI "white" menu bug.
• Tweaked M230 sound.
• Tweaked engines and rotor sounds at distance.

24/11/2018

• Fixed flares issue making vanilla aircrafts not being able to drop flares - by Jamo.
• Fixed Rearm & Repair feature.

04/10/2018

• Added dynamic engines throttle levers - by Keplager.
• Added proper onboard radios (VHF ARC-186, UHF ARC-164, FM1 ARC-201D, FM2 ARC-201D).
• Fixed APU & BATT MP synchronization on dedicated servers.
• Tweaked AGM-114 area of effect.
• Replaced IHADSS 180°, 360°, 270° and 90° headings by S, N, W and E.

28/09/2018

• Tweaked M230 damage and effects.

17/09/2018

• Update on the Advanced Flight Model (AFM), rotor intertia fixed - by Keplager.

16/09/2018

• Removed fza_ah64d_chaff30 upon rearming.
• Added hot refuel.
• Removed APU 3D virtual object placeholder.
• Restored ability for PLT to close CPG door.
• Rewrited bunch of scripts, performance are increased in SP.
• Added NVS MODE switch simulation.
• Added aircraft state persistence.
• Tweaked weapon sounds at distance.
• Added single flare dispense instead of burst.

02/09/2018

• Updated Advanced Flight Model (AFM) data - by Keplager.
• Increased HDU PNVS resolution.
• Fixed autohover values - by Keplager.
• Unstowed TADS and PNVS camera once APU is running.
• Added NVS MODE cockpit interaction.
• Fixed HDU PNVS FPS.

11/07/2018

• Core file architecture rework - by Yax.
• Restored ability for CPG to take controls.
• Fixed CPG POV and hands position.
• Minor fix to Optical Relay Tube (ORT) 3D model.
• Added ingame monocle. (w/ Keplager + Yax)
• Removed vanilla UI lock box.
• Removed vanilla NVG mode to PNVS.
• Removed green cursor upon 3rd person.
• Fixed GUN azimuth limit on HMD ACQ. (/w Jamo)
• Reworked TADS informations display.
• Added RKT FXD symbology.
• Reworked TADS DTV colors.
• Disabled PNVS view if not enough electrical power.
• Added new PNVS rendering effect.
• Added new APU & ENG 3D sounds.
• Added APU sound loop. (/w Reyhard)
• External sounds adjustments.
• Changed IHADSS & IHADSS BRT toggle sounds.
• Added two steps IHADSS procedure, first put the monocle on and then click IHADSS BRT to put it alive (requires APU).
• Added threat circles to ASE MPD page.
• Fixed laser issue not showing up on objects (buildings, rocks, vehicles...) at long distances - by Reyhard.
• Fixed ENG starters glitch.
• Added Fire Panel Test WARN sounds.

11/07/2018

• M230 & RKT distance sound adjustments.
• Restored M230 vibrations upon firing.
• Restored M230 barrel smoke effect.
• Battery should now provide supply by itself for CPG in MP.
• Minor change to ACRE 2 onboard radio configuration.

10/07/2018

• Fixed flares count display.
• Initial TSD display set to 1km.
• Added TSD MAP automatic compatibility with all maps - by Farquharson.

11/06/2018

• Fixed gun ammo count on WPN page.

29/04/2018

• Advanced Flight Model (AFM) update based on real engines performances.
• Reduced waypoint transition distance (from 500 to 50 meters).
• Fixed SMG_Burst error.
• Minor changes to auto-hover mode detector.
• Added initial steerpoint (WP0) upon spawning.
• Changed default M230 position to FXD.
• Disabled TADS imagery when engines off.

13/04/2018

• Advanced Flight Model (AFM) update.
• Added ACRE 2 support (requires development build & ACE) /w AN-PRC117F, Racks & Infantry Telephone.
• Fixed 'Gun Crosshair Fixed' symbology.

08/04/2018

• Changed Custom User 11 for IHADSS Toggle.
• Changed Custom User 12 for HDU PNVS Toggle.
• Restored GUN pipper for P*, removed for CPG (WIP).
• Edited CPG FOV.
• Enhanced Crosshair (Custom User 20) visibility.
• Lighten interactions trough action menu.
• Restored AH-64D Apache (without Longbow FCR).
• Removed vehicle chat regarding CPG laser state.
• Partially fixed misaligned backlight textures.
• Added signature files.

04/04/2018

• Advanced Flight Model (AFM) changes.
• PNVS azimuth bug fixed (-90°/+90°)

02/04/2018

• ENG RMPD PAGE rework to match real aircraft values (WIP).
• Complexified startup procedure.
• Tweaked animations to be less restrictive.
• Fixed TADS optic stability.

11/03/2018

• Dynamic rotor sound.
• Added damage sounds.
• New startup/shutdown procedure based on the real aircraft (WIP).
• Flares effects display fixed.
• Fixed internal & external startup sounds.
• Increased engine spooling time.
• Removed M230 full auto for burst with proper sound effect.
• Crash wreck fixed.
• Tweaked armor values.
• New M230 gun calculation based on laser range, own speed, movement and ballistics.
• Reduced 30mm ammo velocity.
• Increased 30mm ammo spread.
• Fixed TADS & M230 AZ limits.
• Fixed PNVS AZ & EL limits.
• Changed default loadout.
• Changed CPG animation.
• Changed AGM-114, M230 & Hydras sound effects.

20/08/2017

• Proper "laser on" symbology display while CPG is head down in RTO - by blindbat2006.
• PLT optics zoom slightly enhanced.
• Added laser system keybindings (Custom User 5 & Custom User 10).
• Replacement of few old sounds by better quality ones.
• Overall aircraft sounds volume tweaked.

23/07/2017

• PNVS mouse control slowed down (even more) - by blindbat2006.

22/07/2017

• Removed vanilla locking display - by blindbat2006.

11/07/2017

• Short term fix for FCR - by blindbat2006.
• Engine sounds lowered - by blindbat2006.
• Fixed RPT spam - by blindbat2006.

03/04/2017

• Added TADS NVG.
• Reduced PNVS motion sensitivity.

20/03/2017

• Added internal lights.
• Fixed flares memorypoint.

19/03/2017

• Replaced chaffs by flares.
• Enhanced startup and shutdown sound.
• Various volume tweaks.
• Added external lights.
• New optic effects for PLT.

10/03/2017

• Reduced APU volume.
• Reduced ignition starters volumes.
• Reworked startup sound.
• Reworked shutdown sound.
• TADS slew is now fixed to the ground (Point of Interest).
• Added new PLT DTV/PNVS optics in order to counter A3 limitations regarding aircraft performances.
• Early flares system, replacing the old one, doesn't display flares/chaffs quantities (WIP).
• Added new get-in animation.
• Added ground-to-air radar threats compatibility (A3+RHS+LOP) - now positively identified by the ASE.
• Added support vehicles compatibility (A3+RHS) - Arming menu will be available whether Ammo, Fuel, or Repair truck is placed.
• Aircraft compatibility with ACE refueling system.
• Increased CPG TADS axis sensitivity.
• AGM-114L cannot track laser spot anymore.
• Added Waypoint Cycle Backward/Forward - Custom User 17 & Custom User 18.

23/02/2017

• Edited AFM now based on A3 B_Heli_Attack_01 (WIP).
• Edited get-in & get-out sounds.
• Tweaked cockpit interior sounds volumes.
• New engine interior sound captured from the real aircraft.
• Aircraft will spawn all doors opened by default.
• TSD NAV mode instead of TSD ATK initialized by default.
• Edited default skin.

20/02/2017

• Added realistic flyby external sounds (JSRS4).
• Re-edited AGM-114 Hellfire sound (JSRS4).
• Re-edited M230 sound (JSRS4).
• Re-edited M261 rocket launcher sound (JSRS4).
• Fixed prime.rvmat error - by Shifty.FR.
• Changed "B_30mm_AP" to "B_30mm_MP" ammo settings.

11/02/2017

• PNVS zoom enhanced w/ WHOT FLIR & NVG.
• APU sound is longer (not looped yet).
• Edited Hellfire launch sound.
• Edited M230 sound.
• Tweaked Hellfire damage according to different types.
• Tweaked Hellfire explosion animation.
• Enhanced M230 dispersion.