DCS World Gets New Trailer All About The Mighty AH-64D Apache Longbow

Eagle Dynamics released a new trailer of the upcoming rendition of the H-64D Apache Longbow for its free-to-play simulator DCS World.

The trailer, besides showcasing the famous attack helicopter itself, celebrates the opening of pre-orders, priced at $55.99 for a limited time before the price goes up to the final $79.99.

You can watch it below.

Below you can read the features promised for the AH-64D

At Early Access release:

• Professional flight dynamics and engine modelling with high precision characteristics of the real aircraft in all ranges of altitude, temperature and speeds for different weights and flight configurations
• Two 6DOF highly detailed cockpits and external model
• Fully clickable cockpits with mouse interactive control
• Multi-crew. A second crew member can be another player or the “George” AI
• Detailed modeling of the entire electrical, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, fire protection, SCAS, hold modes, and radio systems
• Full modeling of armament and weapons systems with ability to use 30mm chain gun, 2.75” rockets, and AGM-114K Hellfire anti tank guided missiles in Direct, Low, and High modes
• External fuel tanks
• IHADSS, MPNVS, and MTADS/TEDAC systems and sensors
• Linear Motion Compensator (LMC)
• Tactical Situation Display (TSD) with moving map
• Defensive systems that include the Common Missile Warning System, chaff and flare dispensers, and radar warning receiver
• U.S. Army and Other Paint Schemes
• Night Vision Goggles
• Search Light
• Early Access Manual
• Training Missions

At final release:

• Fire Control Radar (FCR) and Radio Interferometer (RFI)
• Addition of the AGM-114L Radar-Guided Hellfire
• Data Link System to share and assign targets between flight members
• TADS Multi-Target Tracker (MTT)
• Laser Warning System
• Radar Jammer
• Anti-Ice System
• Advanced Damage Modeling
• Additional liveries and livery template
• Full English (full list of languages is TBD)
• Campaign by Eagle Dynamics

If you’re unfamiliar with DCS World, it’s a gorgeous and extremely realistic free-to-play sandbox combat flight simulator for PC that offers a giant lineup of DLC aircraft for those who want to expand the experience.

Incidentally, Eagle Dynamics recently launched a new free trial program that lets you enjoy modules for 14 days every six months for free while you decide whether to purchase them or not.