DCS AH-64D to Receive DTC and George AI Updates
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The DCS AH-64D is receiving two major feature additions: a Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) system that lets crews store mission data, waypoints, threats, radio presets, and weapon settings (with support for dual simultaneous mission files shareable via datalink in multiplayer), and significantly improved George AI co-pilot logic including new orbital/evasive commands, threat response behaviors, and refined flight-model handling across hover, climb, and turn scenarios. The George improvements focus on realistic rotor management and coordinated control inputs at various airspeeds.
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Eagle Dynamics has announced upcoming updates for the DCS: AH-64D Apache, including the Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) and improvements to the George AI pilot.
The DTC will support:
50 waypoint/hazard, 49 control measure, and 50 target/threat points
10 routes
15 battlefield lines and 12 engagement areas
8 priority fire zones and 8 no-fire zones
10 ADF navigation presets, 10 COM radio presets, and 10 pre-composed text messages
Pilot and CPG weapon settings, missile channels, and laser codes
Customised RLWR threat tables and chaff/flare programmes
It can also store two separate mission files at the same time. Each mission can contain its own 149-point database, 10 routes, 15 lines, 12 areas, 16 zones, and 10 ADF presets. Crews can switch between the two missions during a flight, which can help when operating across large areas or when the nature of the mission is uncertain.
The AH-64D’s datalink can also be used to send parts of these mission files to other AH-64Ds in multiplayer.
George AI will receive new commands to orbit an area, hold position, return to a battle position, descend, or hide behind terrain.
It will also warn players about incoming fire and can be set to evade threats, use chaff and flares, mask behind terrain, and fire the 30mm cannon at nearby enemies.
George AI will also get changes to its flight behaviour. During break turns and evasive manoeuvres, it will turn more aggressively. Below 50 knots, George will better coordinate bank and yaw, while at a hover it will use more controlled yaw to reduce the risk of over-torque. During climbs, George can trade airspeed for altitude when above 60 knots. At low speeds or in a hover, it will instead lower the nose to build airspeed when limited power makes climbing difficult.
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