AH-1E /S(ECAS) Cobra TOW ver.2016 2.1

BELL AH-1S(ECAS) COBRA Ver 1.9 for SF2

 

March 2016.

 

This is a third party add on of the AH-1S(ECAS) / E Cobra using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit.

 

It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.

 

WeaponPACK for this model is also included.

 

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This is freeware-donationware; it CANNOT be distrubuted unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
Bribes and donations are accepted;

 

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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Jarek Hereda

 

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This addon works only with included WeaponPACK. All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.

 

Standard commands for activating Cobra features:

 

AIRBRAKES - sun filter/shader on off - just for fun no airbrakes so empty animation slot for use.

 

ARRESTING HOOK - jump from pilot station to gunner station.

 

LANDING GEAR - skid search light on/off at any speed. Dont forget to retract it because you wil be not able to shoot.

 

A2A mode - gunner station TSU guncross for turret.

 

A2Ground mode - pilot M73 cross.

 

ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors

 

ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)

 

ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)

 

ANIMATION 1 - NVG (It is not nvg but some greent filter) If you don't like it disable it in cockpitini file.

 

AH-1E was Step 2 upgrade program of Army Cobra. This variant was originally known as the „Up-Gun AH-1S or AH-1S(ECAS) – Enhanced Cobra Armament System. In this model Army Cobra featured the three -barell 20mm M197 automatic cannon mounted in XM97 universal turret. The AH-1E also featured an improved rocekt management system for 2.75 inch rockets, an improved sighting system, and a more powerful electrical generator to support all new systems. It has new 2nd version of flat plate canopy with bulged side glass panels. 98 new-built AH-1Es were delivered in 1978 and 1979. This was used only by US Army and NG. Plus six in basic configuration was ordered by Israel. Israel upgraded E to its own version of F model it will be part of different pack.
Small changes in pit insturments compared to S(Prod)
For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector - and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.

 

There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.

 

NVG.
Unfortunately there is no NVG in this game.
I just added green "filter" to cockpit and you can activate it by default Animation 1 key.
In external view ther will be little change in cockpit- unfortunately not moving with pilot/guner head.
In copit view there is green glow and filter It is definitely not helping during night flight but this is beta version. Maybe one day real nvg will be possible here. If you dont like it disable it in cockpit.ini file. This feature apears only in National Guard 85 model and bonus,

 

Skins:
One generic carc green skin for three units. Not much individual paintings here.
1st Sq(Air),17th Cav. 82nd CAB. 1978
B/1-123rd Avn Brig,7th Inf.Div 1989.'Just Cause'
4th Squadron "Longknife Squadron" 3rd ACR.

 

All serial numbers are proper for S(ECAS) / E model but am not sure if these numbers appeared in specific units.
some seiral are taken from available photos and are matched to units. Some are just placeholders but are correct for model block buid.

 

Weapons.
Most of the weapon are same as in previous packs and are common to G/Q/S/P model.
Including XM158 and M200 launchers.
TOWs BGM-71A/B/C/D.
There is additional optional Suppressed Exhaust loaded via weaponstation.
Also here there is new M197 automatic cannon loaded via weaponstation.

 

One more thing. I am using mostly standard weapon effects.
Make sure to edit it your way if you decide to use this weapons.

 

Pilots:
I am using helopilots by OldDiego.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.

 

 

 

Enjoy.
Report Bugs.
Edit your way.

 

For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com

 

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Reference:
AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE MANUAL AH 1S(ECAS) TM 55-1520-236-23-2
TM 9-1425-473-20 Technical Manual TOW Guided Missile M65
TM 11-1520-221-34P Electronic Equipment Configurations
Technical Manual.Armament subsystems,Helicopter;20mm automatic gun XM97E1. TM 9-1090-206-12
Cobra! The Attack Helicopter: Fifty Years of Sharks Teeth and Fangs Mike Verier
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Osprey Colour Series Cobra Tank Killer Supreme
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
XM-118 Organizational DS GS and Depot Maintenance XM118
Concord 3002 US Marine Corps Helicopters
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net