DCS: AH-64D | Rockets Part I

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In this DCS: AH-64D video, we’ll talk about use of unguided rockets. The AH-64D uses the M261 rocket pod with up to two pods per stub-wing. At early access release we’ll include the M151 high explosive, M229 high explosive 17-pounders, M257 illumination, M274 smoke, and M282 multi-purpose penetrator 2.75-inch rockets.
While it is possible for the CP/G to employ rockets, it is very seldom ever done outside of training. Rather, rockets are the domain of the pilot. The CP/G earns their keep by providing accurate laser ranging and steering commands to the pilot via the Rocket Steering cursor and TADS. This is termed coop mode, and I’ll show this later in the video.

[@MattWagner]

If not understanding, you may wish to read: forums.eagle.ru/topic/293608-rocket-video/?do=findComment&comment=4900166

[@pascalb2062]

Wags... why are You apologizing??? We all love You and Your Videos. And what would Casmo do with his mighty whiteboard if all your videos were a little less komplex?

[@bennguyen1313]

Is it possible to fire a hellfire2 on the ground? Looking for a the quickest way to see it in action without flying!

[@g.skouras2599]

The level of detail is outstanding...Thanks Matt for this producing tutorials cant wait for more!!!!

[@sabatheus]

"Keep calm, and select rockets."

[@ripgfa]

This is the way

[@hardhoagie3809]

Keep calm and select volcano cannon.

[@robk5943]

The reason the rocket steering cursor moved right when you looked right is because HMD was the sight, and driving the the cursor. It assumes you're always looking at a target, and tells you which way to steer the aircraft to get on target.

[@CasmoTV]

Good shooting, Wags!

[@ChickentNug]

I've heard rumors that you voice the George ai. Is that true? If so thats so badass haha

[@CasmoTV]

@@ChickentNug I’m humbled to say yes it’s true. For the CPG AI.

[@ChickentNug]

@@CasmoTV sweet

[@wrmay80]

@@CasmoTV Please tell me that during rockets you have a line to say "Stay on target..... stay on target"

[@dylxn5882]

⁠@@CasmoTVI believe your also the voice actor in Loss Paradise for the Huey-H1. I love your videos btw keep it up

[@JAR-STINGERS]

Wags, the complexity of this module is just great for groups of online friends to work together toward operating this beast. We cannot wait thank you so much.

[@Scoobz187]

In this bird, even simple things like unguided rockets seem to be rocket science. ^^

[@MattWagner]

I need to include a follow-up video later showing stowed pod rocket fire which is super simple.

[@Iceman_2005]

Intentional pun?

[@TV1Bomber]

@@MattWagner I had it! Until I didn’t 😂

[@TV1Bomber]

@@MattWagner Think I got it. I beam on the pilot crosshairs…?

[@asphelite]

Loved the voice effect during the in-cockpit view

[@Vortex31415]

You can feel the excitement! Great video, Wags--as always. Can't wait to try the Apache.

[@Maverick1375]

Again this is very easy to follow listening to what you are doing and watching the symbology movement to show what you are doing! keep em up, as daunting as it may sound when you blurt out what you are doing. Its easy to swallow and absorb what you teaching by listening and watching what you are clicking in the cockpit!

[@tonicarrera9647]

Another great video from Mr Wags, as always. Did we hear George in there saying 'This is the way' at 13:16 ????

[@SsgtHolland]

Nick 'Casmo' Cage

[@Mightymoose02]

Mandalorian...kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5bPcmqBh7F8hKM

[@SsgtHolland]

@@Mightymoose02 You are correct. My knowledge of pop culture has become dated and obsolete.

[@Mightymoose02]

@@SsgtHolland No worries 😀…Getting pretty dated myself 😉

[@Deltarious]

Thanks for including all the little extras in the video, it's always a lot of fun spotting them

[@ctguy1955]

Great tutorial Matt, I look forward to flying the Apache and F4U Corsair in the South Atlantic Map, and I may never fly another map until something better comes out. Clear Skies

[@AnarghaBose]

Won't be able to afford the module, but I enjoy watching every single video of it. Thanks for all these tutorials 🙏🏼⭐

[@FuzzyKedama]

Awesome vid Wags. Very in-depth and I like how there wasn't any cuts. Pretty much the full flight vid with live narration. I nearly choked on my dinner with the RUN AWAY RUN AWAY voice part haha. Can't wait to see the Hellfire vid. Popup LOBL action time.

[@stevenhardy5414]

I see Casmo is there in the CPG seat. The clip hanging in the cockpit reminds me of Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix for the PS2.

[@pascalb2062]

can we buy fancy things to hang there? Like a pink tamagochi or a punischer pendent?

[@ricky4001cs]

I couldn't help but notice that the force of gravity was not acting on those clips as the ship banked.

[@crudboy12]

@@ricky4001cs When it banks, gravity should still be pointing towards the cockpit floor because of the added G forces from turning.

[@TimToussaint]

I loved those hooks

[@ricky4001cs]

@@crudboy12 good point

[@nickgrey4136]

Wonderful stuff. Great video. Many thanks Matt. Kind regards Nick

[@plokkum]

Very cool to see the CPG's screen update from the pilot's seat!

[@frostycab]

Dammit Wags!!! I'd just about got over the excitement of the last video, and now you've given me even more to lust over when I should be doing other things. I need to sleep sometime, but find myself lying awake half the night thinking about how good this is going to be when it's ready.

[@freighttrain7143]

*_Kentucky Windage_* Love the little sound clips too, Wags. The extra humor makes the videos better.

[@Zatracenec]

Can't wait for this. It is interesting how aiming rockets works in real life. Also great flying, Matt. That reverse form the pad was boss AF.

[@VivecsTDawg]

love the detail, vibration on the dash is a good touch. Looks amazing good work so far! can't wait! I hope someday rotor wash will be a thing.

[@felippejonsson6078]

Looks amazing! You guys at ED keeps on raising the bar.

[@TheNorwayDude995]

Damn the cockpit looks good with the gunner model.

[@MaxMnemonic]

Agree, would be even greater if his head would move, but I guess that's coming!

[@_DANZIG_]

@@MaxMnemonic i was looking all the time for the cpg to move his head .

[@mrbrianbrush]

i love how much fun waggs is having in these videos, we love you guys!

[@TheRealSlimSteve]

Amazing, can't wait. Been looking forward this experience for 20 years since Longbow 2. But holy shit, does that little hook waggling back and forward do my head in haha! The attention to detail is awesome!!

[@robihobby9490]

Wow how nice everyone is Vibrating in the Cockpit, the Cable at the top and top left, the Dash and the hook ! Wunderbar 🤩👌

[@darker240syoutubepaloozachanne]

Great video! This looks awesome. Can´t wait till march. Thx for the videos and the superb work!

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Quest for the holy grail... that alone is worth it all 😀 Superb video and it looks awesome!

[@charlesc7723]

Looks like a big win for ED and all of the team. The more I see the more I like it. The Apache should sell like hotcakes.

[@bulletstop100]

This was amazing. when it all comes together. it is awesome. Thank you I am having so much fun learning.

[@selwynmurray8383]

Rocket Time!!!!!! Looking great guys. Thanks Wags.

[@robk5943]

Head tracker is a good start for orienting your brain bucket in the general direction of the target (CUED LOS), but on a windy day, simply put your LOS on the CUED LOS, and steer the aircraft left or right as indicated by the I beam (rocket steering cursor). When the LOS, CUED LOS, and rocket steering cursor are on top of each other, pull the trigger. The Cueing Dots tell you which way to look to get on the CUED LOS when you're looking away from the target.

[@MattWagner]

Yes, good stuff, and I'll probably use this tactic. In learning this though, I've found that there is not just one technique, and you use what works best for you. Thanks,

[@CasmoTV]

Wags learned how to shoot rockets faster than most Apache guys I flew with (myself included). It’s hard to summarize alllll the techniques used into a 10 min video.

[@projecttomcat]

She's looking absolutely glorious! Can't wait to take her for a spin!

[@DAZnBLAST]

Beautiful, cannot wait for this piece of art

[@RedBravo65]

Beautiful! So excited for this module.

[@ben1869]

Man it looks soooo good. Damn good job Ed

[@TrickerDCS]

Lots of great info. Thanks dad

[@felippejonsson6078]

i thought Casmo was your dad?

[@TrickerDCS]

@@felippejonsson6078 he's now my step dad

[@SsgtHolland]

@@TrickerDCS Since Valentines day? That doesn't sound right...

[@CasmoTV]

Yeah… wtf?!

[@TrickerDCS]

@@CasmoTV its ok to have two dads 👀 especially after valentine's day 🤭

[@commiccannon592]

What other tutorials are we getting? - Gorge -Helfire -Flight/takeoff/landing -Anything else? Love your work

[@JSpidey]

Cold start.

[@c.richardphillips1542]

Great video. Cannot wait to get Early Access!

[@matthewmcgee]

Great video. I can't believe the amount of symbology clutter that visually obscures the target as you are trying to aim.

[@shagrat47]

Yes! More trainings...🥰

[@plushiie_]

It looks really good, very excited ^^

[@flightsimstuff5417]

My brain is already exploding. There's a year+ of learnin in this thing. Love it. PS: Dude, you have to be the most knowledgeable guy on multiple US systems by now - has the Secret Service given you any protection yet? :) :) :)

[@DoradoFever]

Like the little C-RAM teaser off the ramp

[@davehaag8175]

Absolutely stellar!!! I cannot wait!!!

[@Devil-mn3dc]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!! 13:17 "This is the Way" Mandolorian quote going on there. Loving it

[@NsMcLean]

Thats freaking awesome! Can't wait

[@Tepnox]

"This is the way" - indeed it is!

[@Duken27]

Great vidéo! Thank you Wags !

[@Sirrah81]

Oh this is gonna be so awesome 🤤 But... In order for me to properly hijack and joy ride an Apache from our local Apache base, I could really use that start procedure by now Matt...

[@deetwodcs4683]

When they're releasing soon it will come. The startup video is always a very very good sign!

[@tobiasadam8320]

Kentucky Vintage. A man of culture.

[@tobiasadam8320]

​@@JSRJS I heard whisky, that's what I am drinking to get better aim :D

[@JasonBourne1227]

I see what you did Wags, sneaking in the Mandalorian clip there!

[@sedlo]

The soldiers in the tents are gonna be upset at you, Matt! ;-) Knock knock. Who's there? Not our tent, anymore.

[@FabioDAngelo1972]

Hi George nice to meet you!!!

[@AtlantiXYL]

I like the vibration felt inside the cockpit

[@edcurtis6931]

Nice rockets run Mando ;)

[@Dreamshadow1977]

Maybe I missed it, but why was the diamond to the left of the waypoint acquisition marker but the rockets still seemed to hit dead on?

[@MattWagner]

Because while the aircraft is in aerodynamic trim, the flight vector is off to the right (note the FPV). So, you need to compensate a bit. If there is wind, you'd also adjust your offset.

[@euanhowells3438]

Hey wags will we be getting any updates on the closed beta on the forums like what’s going wrong what’s going right Can’t wait to get my hands on this module Thanks for all your work

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

Just got back from snowy northern MN to check on the crows at the wall. Now to absorb some more of Brother Wags' book of armaments vids on the Holy Apache of Antioch. There are many takeaways here...many...expansion of ground objects/targets for starters, a natural consequence of low level ops...

[@andreaskatris1969]

So if I understand correctly the co pilot can laser range the target for increased accuracy

[@remi6681]

MAIS SORTEZ LE CE MODULE BON SANG !

[@willhestpt]

Love the SFX!! Does the apache have natural slip so it will always have fpv on right?

[@MattWagner]

That is how helicopters fly. It is just much more obvious in the AH-64 because of the FPV.

[@Phvpark]

all the helicopters has slip when flying especially in low speeds, even fixed aircraft has it with strong winds but much more less. fly the MI-24 and i guarantee its 5x worse, at least in the Apache the FPV helps to maintain center flight when doing runs

[@WoodyAH64]

Not too shabby. Firing rockets PLT HMD is definitely an art. Fixed mode and a steep dive angle will increase accuracy with less dispersion, as compared to a shallow angle.

[@Brian-rp5cv]

When can we expect the manual for this beast? would be great to study it prior to the EA release

[@tomaszkarwik6357]

I would hate to be chuck

[@Brian-rp5cv]

@@tomaszkarwik6357 yeah 😆

[@theflyingfool]

"I don't make this stuff up" Understatement of the year Wags!!

[@cleverlaziness]

That Mando reference is underrated

[@leonleonh8941]

Great video, can't wait untill it is releast. Do you use trackir or a vr headset in this video?

[@shd4618]

Wags, will the sun shades above the instrument panel be moveable?

[@ernestwinslow7316]

Great work ED on the AH-64. I am wondering what the method of selecting each rocket pods with zone type would be in the re-arming section. Would it be a case of having an already pre-configured rocket loads type or we would have the ability to load zones for each pods?

[@sinsley1]

My guess would be a drop down tap for each zone if you load a pod

[@MrPhantom453]

Good question. Was wondering the same thing. What amazing flexibility in a weapons system.

[@jenrick4804]

@@MrPhantom453 It's actually been a thing since the Cobra, I believe it was implemented when the TOW capability was added. I believe it's been a feature of every rocket armed helo in the US inventory since.

[@griffin5012]

Love the videos Matt but could you include the actual commands, maybe in the top right-hand corner, so once we get to play with this, we will have an idea as to the keyboard commands to bind?

[@ccharlot]

goddamnit matt you're so close to release

[@terryrsh8927]

Question: Can we expect to have the CPG's eyeroll animation synchronized with Casmo's voice included with early access, or is that going to come later? :D In all seriousness though we really appreciate everything you guys are doing

[@SsgtHolland]

So to enter COOP the CPG only has to WAS up the rockets and then lase the target with the TADS?

[@robihobby9490]

Oh new Video from Wags ! OK, first I need a Cappuccino ☕ and then I can enjoy the whole Video. 😋

[@HavocCompanyClan]

please tell me we can remove that hanging hook on the left side

[@jojomojo3847]

what do you think is the real reason for the the months delay... "who fired the hook developer?!"

[@Kathlanus]

Thanks Wags, this will be a few afternoons :D But the george menu makes me wonder, will we need a 4-way/-5way hat for him like in the HIND? Or is he controlled differently

[@fixit9844]

My god I need this already PLEASE god

[@calvinmulraine736]

"This is the way" hahaha

[@assassinez100]

Apparently Wags has the Mandalorian as his CPG.. " This is the way" 😬

[@NightGameRus]

Please tell me how to make a point of attack from the pilot's seat using the co-pilot's manual

[@JohnP.6775]

Oooooohhhh we're close baby

[@Skywarriorguru]

Can’t wait for the Phantom

[@MrPhantom453]

I'm here 👍😜

[@86abaile]

So to clarify the logic, the I beam is giving you steering cues based on where your HMD (sight source) is pointed?

[@MattWagner]

Except for COOP, set attack azimuth based on the headtracker, not the I-beam. Rockets don't care the azimuth angle of the HDU except for COOP. The I-beam is NOT a CCIP type aiming device.

[@securitylizard]

Just curious, did they fly Apaches with the 82nd insignia like that? I knew the 82nd CAB had some, just haven't seen a picture of one with that insignia

[@Juic3b0x631]

Yep, we sure did.

[@stephengilmore2741]

Release it when you're ready! ;-)

[@LaCrepe_]

Indeed, "This is the way" ;)

[@Mailman_NOB]

This is the first time that i don't which thingie to put on which thingie...It looks so damn complicated...

[@AngelofCruelty]

I have a question. Does the Apache fly more like the Blackhawk or the Huey? What I mean is, the Blackhawk's flight control system compensates for the most part for rotor torque, not requiring the pilot to have to constantly input pedal to counter that rotor torque. Whereas the Huey requires more pedal for more collective. When I fly the Blackhawk, I can pretty much let go of the controls and it stays on heading for the most part and I am wondering if the Apache is similar in it's flight characteristics. Thanks.

[@indyjons321]

Will there be a feature at some point where we can fly in the bag and black out the windows?

[@silenoz111]

+ Absolutely love the Apache ever since playing Gunship on the ZX Spectrum in the 80's. Wonder how I'll manage to play this with a Warthog throttle and a Virpil Mongoose stick. I do have a spare X56 stick and throttle which has more buttons etc. Either way, I am going to be spending plenty of long, long nights learning this beauty.

[@pandorasboxg]

awesome! what air field is this?

[@MtnCommando]

Hey guys, please don't take this as criticism. Just an observation. . Noticed that in interior footage, the rotor shadows appear to move on the TADS sensor housing at the same rate as the blades. In reality, the pilot or any observer viewing with the naked eye (or even HMD) would not see a moving shadow UNLESS they were viewing via a camera where the frame rate would determine how fast that shadow (and the blades) appear to move. Is that correct?

[@TOMCATnbr]

I don't know why, but since Ed has announced the apache, I want to play again at nuclear strike 😅

[@sverre2046]

This is the way

[@StrongHarm]

Remarkable!

[@alexsp7086]

Question? Will George behave like Jester at one point.... What i mean is like head movement animations and loud call outs etc. ?

[@Barto-hg9bm]

Really hope so. Right now it’s more like petrovich in the hind. And it’s sucks to press 6 million keys on your joystick. Really hoped it would be like jester….. for now kind of disappointed but hope for the geroge video to be surprised in a good way.

[@mattwagnerismylordandsavio5169]

Biggest question is what are those hooks at the left side of both the pilot and CPG for?

[@MattWagner]

Hang helmets. You’ll find in most 64s.

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

This is the way I really want someone to make a mandalorian paint scheme for this bird.

[@55snakebite]

oohh! were getting close !