AH-64D Customizable

Say hello to your friendly neighborhood AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter, here to deliver destruction wherever you desire!

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This version of the Apache can be equipped with whatever your heart desires most! Payload options include the following:

2-4 Laser Guided AGM-114 Hellfire II Air to Ground Missiles 1-4 Hydra Rocket Pods 1-4 Stinger MANPAD Anti-Air Missiles 1-2 Countermeasure Pods (non-functional)

Equipping Payload (DO NOT COPY OR ROTATE PARTS) Connecting the Stingers and countermeasure pods is fairly simple, just select (ctrl+L) the attachment and connect it to the end of pylon. Reference image is provided. For the rocket pods and Hellfires first note the 4 black beams underneath the wing struts. These beams fill in the gap at the top of the weapon pylons (shown in image). To attach any of the under-wing weapons, just select it (ctrl+L) and move it to one of the black beams (no vertical movement neccesary). Adjust until the weapon attaches so that the black beam completely fills in the gap on the weapon pylon. Once you are satisfied with your payload, delete all unattached parts.

IMPORTANT: You may switch which side any of the under-wing weapons are attached to, but DO NOT USE MIRROR (M). This will break the Hellfires. Additionally, do not rotate or switch sides for any of the wing-tip mounted weapons.

Further notes: I would not recommend outfitting the Apache with maximum payload, as the brick count can get high. Do not feel obligated to fill every under-wing weapon slot, I would even recommend against it. Additionally, IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON MOUNTING HELLFIRES you should use the AH-64D Ground Escort Customizable version (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3142470195). The Hellfires have a computer inside this Apache that would unnecessarily increase the brick count if you are not using them. The ground escort Apache does not have this computer.

Included below are the new features available. I recommend reading the description on the main file (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3142467465) for the rest of the information.

New Pilot Features

Hydra Rocket Pods - Action 1 The Hydra Rocket Pods fire a short burst of rockets which can be aimed using the sight in the pilot's cockpit view. You can use the burst multiple times, it just has a short cooldown.

Stinger MANPAD Anti-Air Missiles - Action 2 The wing-tip mounted Stingers are IR guided anti-air missiles. Pressing action 2 will fire 1 missile at a time, and the missiles are aimed using the same sight in the cockpit that the rockets use.

Controls

Pilot: Invert Steering (hold X) - Toggle Engine Alt View Pitch - Pitch Alt View Yaw - Roll Alt Steering (A, and D) - Yaw Action 1 (Left Click) - Fire Rockets Action 2 (Middle Mouse Button) - Fire Stinger Hazard Lights (K) - Toggle Hover Mode (Indicated by orange lights on top of rotor) Beacon (B) - Toggle Gunner Mode

Gunner: Alt View Pitch/Yaw - Optic/Gun/Laser Designator Controls Action 1 (Left Click) - Fire Chain Gun Action 2 (Middle Mouse Button) - Launch Hellfire Disable Steering (X) - Toggle Top-Attack / Direct-Fire Mode Hazard Lights (K) - Toggle Ground Lock (Indicated by orange circle around gun target light)

TLDR: Don't copy or rotate parts. If not using Hellfires, use the Ground Escort Customizable. You don't need to equip every under-wing weapon.