With the inclusion of the AH-64D in the v1.05 patch, it seemed an appropriate time to port over and release this AH-64D systems addon, which includes: IHADSS, MFD & TADS system. It's aimed at the avid chopper pilot, who likes to play with gadgets and doesn't mind a more complicated system, but it's not for serious use due to it's limitations with targeting, etc.
Compatibility: Untested with other addons. It's a client-side addon. Not fully tested for MP yet. The visual and sound effects for the flares is only activated on other clients if they use it too.
Background: It was originally designed for the AH-64A by the Hellenic Warfare Mod (HWM) team which was part of HWM Release 4 for Arma 1.
Manual: See the HWM Manual 4.0.pdf file, pages 32-43 for details, including images. The functionality is 90% the same as it was in Arma 1. I might create a WIKI page for it later.
The manual includes these topics: MFD (Multi-function Display) MFD Help menus TADS (Target Acquisition and Designation System) DTV (Daytime TV) PNVS (Pilot Night Vision System) FLIR IHADSS (Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System) IHADSS Monocle with HMD IHADSS Configuration menus IHADSS HUD/TADS Symbology and Indicators (pilot and/or CPG) IHADSS Warnings System - missiles and collision detection Pilot PNVS Tracking Camera (with 4 tracking modes) PNVS Laser Target Designator PNVS Tracking Cursors Armaments Menu Target Selection Radar Displays (both RWD Radar Warning Display and Forward Radar) Aircraft Status menu - not functional in Arma 2 version for now. Controls menu FLIR/NV Config menu Flares Countermeasures Tips:
MFD shortcut is Left-Alt key. shortcut keys are listed in the MFD under: Controls->Help. the functionality for the pilot and CPG are quite different.
Limitations:
FLIR: Unfortunately the HWM FLIR system from Arma 1 was not compatible with Arma 2, so the BIS FLIR technique was used instead. A better system probably won't be attempted due to the upcoming release of OA. Targeting: Arma 2 is still lacking some commands from the wishlist like: lockedTarget, turretLockedOn & turretLockOn; making the development of a better targeting system too difficult. Warnings: Incoming Missile warning only operates while IHADSS is active (either monocle or DTV). Targets: The Radar does not auto refresh targets. You need to refresh by viewing Targets page again. Short-term Plans: Fix a bunch of minor issues, plus minor improvements. (list of 30 items)
Potential Long-term Plans: Add support for other addons that use similar/better sub-systems. Extend support for some of this functionality to other choppers and planes/jets, especially: AH-1Z, C-130, UH60. Which is why it uses the generic title AircraftHUD.
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