Apache Radar Dome

Cascyth · 06-26-2008, 10:18 AM

(IF we ever get a steady gunner view and precise laser targeting system)

We all know how awesome Apache Longbow is... In real life Apaches have a huge advantage over other attack helicopters.
However, we cannot use the full potential of Apache's sensor system in-game (ID, tracking, sending data to other rotorcrafts etc.), but hey - since we already have that cool radar dome on top of the model, why shouldn't we be able to use it?

My idea is to place a fourth gunner view right in the radar dome (360 FOV) for both recon and laser targeting purposes. Imagine Kashan Desert, an Apache flying low hiding behind the hills just popping out its radar dome to scan for targets.
/Target, T-90, 243deg/
Then the gunner tags the target with a laser, switches seats, pilot ascends and the hellfire is fired immediately.
/Target down/

What do you think?

Viper5 · 06-26-2008, 10:21 AM

I'm almost certain the dome has no camera.

arjan · 06-26-2008, 10:23 AM

but it would function like some sort of radar.
so yeah, i like the idea

Cascyth · 06-26-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [R-PUB]Viper5

I'm almost certain the dome has no camera.

It doesn't.
My point is that the radar system cannot be that powerful as it is IRL.
By placing a gunner view on it, we could achieve a totally manual control over it, therefore 'weakening' the original system but giving the players even more pleasure and tactical possibilities.

Jonny · 06-26-2008, 10:59 AM

I totally agree, even though it is slightly unrealistic it does, undougtedly, lead to being used very realistically.

Which is the entire point of many, many things in this MOD.

[R-DEV]Masaq · 06-26-2008, 11:49 AM

That's not a bad idea at all. Gamey, but not a bad way of doing it.

$kelet0r · 06-26-2008, 12:18 PM

This and the relatively tiny maps/viewdistances is the reason that advanced combat platforms from IFVs up should not be ingame/player controlled at all imo
Regardless of how 'cool' they are
But that's just my 2 cents

[R-MOD]Mongolian_dude · 06-26-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [R-MOD]Masaq

That's not a bad idea at all. Gamey, but not a bad way of doing it.

I concur!
Thats actually some good thinking there.
I dig it.

...mongol...

Viper5 · 06-26-2008, 12:20 PM

TBH, just sounds like a great way to make Atk Helos unbalanced towards the GB/USArmy/USMC Factions. I'd prefer to keep things even steven personally.

Jonny · 06-26-2008, 12:23 PM

Then add more OPFOR tanks and AA vehicles.

Its not hard to ballance.

06-26-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
Cascyth Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 143	Apache Radar Dome (IF we ever get a steady gunner view and precise laser targeting system) We all know how awesome Apache Longbow is... In real life Apaches have a huge advantage over other attack helicopters. However, we cannot use the full potential of Apache's sensor system in-game (ID, tracking, sending data to other rotorcrafts etc.), but hey - since we already have that cool radar dome on top of the model, why shouldn't we be able to use it? My idea is to place a fourth gunner view right in the radar dome (360 FOV) for both recon and laser targeting purposes. Imagine Kashan Desert, an Apache flying low hiding behind the hills just popping out its radar dome to scan for targets. /Target, T-90, 243deg/ Then the gunner tags the target with a laser, switches seats, pilot ascends and the hellfire is fired immediately. /Target down/ What do you think?
	TW & VoIP Ingame: WO1 ChrisG[EEF]

06-26-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
Viper5 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Muther Russia Posts: 2,335	Re: Apache Radar Dome I'm almost certain the dome has no camera.
	Originally said by: [TG]Dirtboy "Wow. Your not cool because you quote Generation Kill. In fact, you're uncool. Yeah.

06-26-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
arjan Join Date: Apr 2007 Netherlands Posts: 830	Re: Apache Radar Dome but it would function like some sort of radar. so yeah, i like the idea
arjan Join Date: Apr 2007 Netherlands Posts: 830	Ingame name: Cpl Behr[13thMEU] \/\/THE NEXT POST IS A COMPLETE LIE\/\/

06-26-2008, 10:59 AM	#5
Jonny Join Date: Apr 2007 United Kingdom Location: Peterhouse college, Cambridge Posts: 2,666	Re: Apache Radar Dome I totally agree, even though it is slightly unrealistic it does, undougtedly, lead to being used very realistically. Which is the entire point of many, many things in this MOD.
	Ballistics + Zeroing !!!Nedlands1 for [R-CON]!!! (Done) !!!Nedlands1 for [R-DEV]!!!

06-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
[R-DEV]Masaq PR Lead Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 United Kingdom Location: UK Posts: 4,941	Re: Apache Radar Dome That's not a bad idea at all. Gamey, but not a bad way of doing it.
	The most popular PR server in the UK - [T&T] Tactics and Teamwork - NOW running a second server - Server 1: Mixed Mode / Server: 2 INS Only!

06-26-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
$kelet0r Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,298	Re: Apache Radar Dome This and the relatively tiny maps/viewdistances is the reason that advanced combat platforms from IFVs up should not be ingame/player controlled at all imo Regardless of how 'cool' they are But that's just my 2 cents

06-26-2008, 12:20 PM	#9
Viper5 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Muther Russia Posts: 2,335	Re: Apache Radar Dome TBH, just sounds like a great way to make Atk Helos unbalanced towards the GB/USArmy/USMC Factions. I'd prefer to keep things even steven personally.
	Originally said by: [TG]Dirtboy "Wow. Your not cool because you quote Generation Kill. In fact, you're uncool. Yeah.

06-26-2008, 12:23 PM	#10
Jonny Join Date: Apr 2007 United Kingdom Location: Peterhouse college, Cambridge Posts: 2,666	Re: Apache Radar Dome Then add more OPFOR tanks and AA vehicles. Its not hard to ballance.
	Ballistics + Zeroing !!!Nedlands1 for [R-CON]!!! (Done) !!!Nedlands1 for [R-DEV]!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links