No??? how is that bias, if its for all nations???
in response to me saying the UK should still receive a helicopter it operates
so if its not national bias then tell me what the point of that quote is then
England can get the E, just the E they operate. Constantly we see in game some nations have tech that both nations should have. For example, the BOL pods on the Finnish f18, America, England and France all operate similar pods but yet there not added to there respective jets.
they operate the same one as the US, and even then we have seen gaijin giving weapons to nations that dont use them as long as the platform can mount them
Not true, the US is the only nation to operate the block 6 E
what is the difference? unless it adds entirely new weapons it wont be that much different
New sensors, more data link options, AESA radar, CIRCM DIRCM, and upgraded avionics.
unless its changed the UK variant is either to similar standard or is a Block 6
AH-64E [ecit]
Formerly known as AH-64D Block III, in 2012, it was redesignated as AH-64E
Guardian.(344] 345. It has improved digital connectivity, the Joint Tactical Information
Distribution System, more powerful T700-GE-701D engines with upgraded face gear
transmission to handle more power, (343, capability to control unmanned aerial venicles
(UAVs), full IFR capability, and improved landing gear.[3471[s13) New composite rotor blades,
which completed testing in 2004, increase cruise speed, climb rate, and payload capacity.[349)
Deliveries began in November 2011.(399. Full-rate production was approved on 24 October
2012.[eketion neejes] The total Army Acquisition Objective for both new build and remanufactured AH-64Es is 812.(19)
Changes in production lots 4 through 6 include a cognitive decision aiding system and new self-diagnostic abilities. The updated
Longbow radar has an oversea capacity, potentially enabling naval strikes; an AESA radar is under consideration.(35. It will have a L-
3 Communications MUMT-X datalink in place of two older counterparts, communicating on C, D, L, and Ku frequency bands to
transmit and receive data and video with all Army UAVs.(352) Lots 5 and 6 will have Link 16 data links.353) The AH-64E is to be fit for
maritime use.3>4. The U.S. Army expressed interest in extended-range fuel tanks for greater endurance.133. As of April 2020, 500 AH-
64Es have been delivered.[355]
Work on a further upgraded AH-64E, version 6.5 was initiated by the U.S. Army in 2021, and first flew in 2023.355. The AH-64E is - this is what im referring to, they dont have the 6.5
reported to have had problems with its electrical generation systems causing increased scrutiny. [357)
- wikipedia
But God forbid making US helis playable
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its not just the US lol
True
haven’t said that. My point was that there are DIRCMs on the Apaches too. US apaches, israeli and british. Why not put it on them too?
The CIRCM is a brand new system the British and Israelis may not have access to irl.
EDIT: The US army is the only one with the CRICMS
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It should come for the UK as well !!
A bunch of screenshots of the Apache Guardian on the Tusk Force Dev Server with the graphics settings maxed out.
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hopefully they fix some of the visuals and flight model.
There is an error in the opening post, the quantity of APKWS II that can be carried is only up to a maximum of 28 (4 x 7 AUR) rockets, as the “Extended Length Launch Tube”(LAU-131A/A) is longer than the regular 70mm Hydra , as such it only has 7x podded options, no Long 19x AUR Pod currently exists.
As I understand it, the APKWS does not require the long pod, at least for helicopters. The marketing for the rotary wing also shows it being launched from a 19 rnd pod. Their website also lists it as compatible with the M261 pod.
https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/apkws
The only rationale for the long pod being a requirement could be on fast jets, which would be supported by the FY26 budget documents for the AGR-20F variant using the LAU-131A/A pod as being in use.
Also, while Arnold Defense only uses marketing language and graphics for the LAU-131A/A as “APKWS Compatible”, this is clearly not the only pod they make that uses APKWS, as demonstrated with this 19rnd Navy LAU-61G/A pod
Spoiler
https://news.usni.org/2015/08/21/norfolk-based-helo-squadron-tests-apkws-rocket-guidance-system
It also just kind of makes sense with the whole function of the guidance kit. It’s a mid body system, what does it matter if the warhead is sticking out the front, when it already does that anyway, depending on what warhead is selected. As far as the pod is concerned, all it does is carry the rocket and light it’s motor.
this is not true
APKWS can be fired from any hydra-70 launcher
Apache uses only 19 tube M261 launchers (Ev6 has a different one but it is still short)