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@trumanhw

11 ай бұрын

Isn't it extra fun to kill NAZIS ..? (but there aren't many) ... Yeah? Getting 2% of the vote is a small nazi population ..???? Really..?

Don't undersell your helicopter piloting abilities. You've produced some of my favourite helicopter crash content

@GrowlingSidewinder

11 ай бұрын

Lold thanks boss

@Ob1sdarkside

11 ай бұрын

@@GrowlingSidewinder thank you for all this great content we receive

@mr.z6252

11 ай бұрын

​​@@Ob1sdarksideThe one with the Nukes is still the best Helicopter Piloting i've seen from GS 😂

@Redadeg72

11 ай бұрын

@@mr.z6252 Link pls! 🙂

@user-in2cp1ee4o

11 ай бұрын

Oh, my tail! *dies*

Russian heli designers: "We can offer you twin rotors, 30mm main gun or rockets, or ATGMS, or Iglas. Which would you like?" Russian government: " "Da."

@DerDrecksack87

11 ай бұрын

That thing is a beast and apparently pretty beefy too, there is footage of one tanking an AA rocket & losing its tail, but still managed to fly back to base. Inside of uncontested airspace only one of these things will bag entire columns of armor & infantry + can take on the occasional combat helo with its Igla M, but i still like the Mi-28 havoc more for its looks😅

@TheRealL1R

10 ай бұрын

don't forget that they have ejection seats

@dimitri1154

10 ай бұрын

The problem with the Ka50 was that it overloaded the pilot with multitasking functionalities. Much of this was rectified in the Ka52, oh, and dont forget an IR/manpad launch detection system.

@zeno6111753

8 ай бұрын

And switches, lots and lots of switches ;)

@dimitri1154

8 ай бұрын

@@zeno6111753 generators, backup generators, backup of backup generator ;)

Am I the only one who was hoping just a little for a 120mm round to drill GS in classic “I think I’m ok” fashion?

It's pretty cool,but I can definitely see why the russians decided to go with the Ka52 twoseater as a standard. Placing the flying and target ID&engagement on one person is very much an overload, especially for longer missions.

@funbarsolaris2822

8 ай бұрын

Do you know if there's a playable ka 52 in dcs? Or mi 28NM ?

@scharrk

7 ай бұрын

There is not, but there is a MI-24P@@funbarsolaris2822

@Dunnay48

6 күн бұрын

@@funbarsolaris2822 nope, i wouldn't expect one soon either since Russia doesn't like Eagle Dynamics making modern Russian stuff in DCS

loving the new Heli/CAS missions you've done recently, keep up the good work!

Even if the MANPADS hit you, you can still eject and live, ill fly a Ka-50/52 over any other helicopter

This and the F-14 were my first modules at the end of last year. I absolutely love using this thing in VR, especially with the HMD for lasing targets for the SHKVAL.

@rightfeelI

11 ай бұрын

I'm trying to get into VR but I'm a bit lost what do you suggest to have in mind while choosing stuff, any tips?

@An0beseGiraffe

11 ай бұрын

@@rightfeelI As in what module to choose or what headset, personally I have a Oculus Rift S.

@rightfeelI

11 ай бұрын

@@An0beseGiraffe I don't really know tbh and I'm a broke teen so yeah a budget one would be great, appreciated you answering mate

@rkarlson0083

11 ай бұрын

Yes the KA-50 is awesome in VR I fly it alot

@An0beseGiraffe

11 ай бұрын

@@rightfeelI been there pal, I mean the unfortunate part is I only really recommend VR for high end systems. Especially when it comes to DCS, so I would personally start off with making sure your system is in order and then even in the meantime investing in a TrackIR setup. I would look into a Meta Quest 2 as a beginner VR headset though, and as for modules for DCS flaming cliffs 3 on sale is honestly the best deal you can get to sink your teeth into DCS 😊.

🤣 That wiper blade though. Thing was going so fast it made it's own torque characteristics 🤣

Using a tank's main gun to engage a helo that is holding still was fun as hell in the Mercenaries game for PS2 back in the day.

@ashhawk2346

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes good times! That and all the assets you could call in to rain destruction on the enemy.

@Voilento

11 ай бұрын

@@ashhawk2346 oh yeah the daisy cutter was awesome XD

@RaderizDorret

11 ай бұрын

@@ashhawk2346 What was really fun is when the enemy sent all manner of vehicle after you and you're all "hey! A new toy to play with!". Best one I had, though, was getting bored and parking a jeep on top of a stack of C4, blowing it up to send the jeep flying, and then getting going after a Card. During that fight, an enemy helicopter was gearing up to light me up when a flaming jeep out of nowhere came in and smoked the helo. Wound up dying and failing that job because I was laughing too hard.

The easiest helicopter to train and the easiest to fly. Combat capabilities are sufficient for effective action. Survivability is very good due to light armor and absolute rejection of the loss of the tail. You can not even talk about the unique opportunity for helicopters to eject.

@VisibilityFoggy

6 ай бұрын

Interestingly, the ejection system is truly a "last resort" that WILL injure, and sometimes kill, the pilots. Russian doctrine calls for Ka-50/52 pilots to perform an autorotation like any other stricken helo, then if there is no hope, initiate the ejection.

Can you do an AH-64 Apache vs KA-50 video? Maybe not a direct dogfight, but maybe like a competition - different helicopters attempting the same mission to see which performs better.

Looks like what the Ka-52's have been doing the last couple of weeks.

@lobsterman7153

11 ай бұрын

exactly my thoughts as well

Flown this a lot for the DCS squadron I was a part off. With a bit of practice you can make it do seriously crazy manouvers. Just be careful what way you're turning when you do so or your rotors will collide, because, of course they will. On a positive side I remember getting my tail shot of during a mission and still being able to fly home. Sure, I had to fly sideways, but I made it.

I have 12 years in Army Aviation (Helicopter engine mec/DG) FUN FACT. The Chinook is the fastest Army helicopter we have.......

@delfinenteddyson9865

11 ай бұрын

empty I presume?

@lknanml

11 ай бұрын

@@delfinenteddyson9865 NOPE.. Fill it with people and haul ass. Thing flys SMOOTH as well. I've spent A TON of time flying in Blackhawks but those Chins are Cadillacs of the sky. Open the ramp at 8k feet for one hell of a view. Unlike leaving the doors open in a Blackhawk you will retain all your patches and whatever is in your pockets. Sit in the back row next to the hell hole on the back wall is like being in a mini tornado.

@lknanml

11 ай бұрын

@@Scott-qq9jd I LOVED the T-55 engine at AIT. Most wanted to get to the T-700s but that T-55 was damn fun to work on. Tons of little tweaks to keep in check with a lot of measurements and blending blades. After AIT all I worked on was T-700s. You pretty much just throw parts at it till it fixed.

The only thing competing with Apache in looks department

Seems like you had a little bit of a moment at 14:25, enjoying the rocket strike way to much there. :D Great video as always, keep it up :D

@SirAtesh

11 ай бұрын

Audio without context would get banned on KZread :D

This one had it all... missiles, guns, unguided and sneakiness 😂.

Here within a minute! The KA-50 is so fun to fly, hope you have a great day GS!

BTW GS you don't need to turn on the WEAP arm, that's just arming the jettison buttons for your weapons.

MOOOORREE OF THE KA50 SPECIFICALLY 🔥 🔥

The Ka-50 is a blast! I was thrilled to see the Ka-50 III coming out for the skinning potential on a new model, and the new defensive systems/Iglas were just icing on the cake.

he used the Sneeki Breeki approach, and it payed out

The Battlefield 4 theme at the end! :D

😍KA-52 awesomeness

Indeed much easier to fly than the other helicopters I've tried. I hope it stays that way! 😊

Love the Ka-50!

I was really expecting you to end up shooting a combine harvester when you were hunting the Leopard.

@targetingmolecule5816

11 ай бұрын

Cats dont fight well versus alligators.

@molokofreak

11 ай бұрын

americans shot mirages during the Iraqi campaign

@sety5591

11 ай бұрын

thermals in videogames is just too high-res.

@FoxKhan30

11 ай бұрын

​@@targetingmolecule5816 Actually, some do very well.

@jackd1582

5 ай бұрын

​@@targetingmolecule5816Jaguars

Hi GS. Ever think of doing something based upon the J-CATCH studies where USAF fighters were pitted against Army helos and the helos did surprisingly well?

Growling Sidewinder we truly love it when you upload

I love your vids

@firebald2915

11 ай бұрын

Creative for sure !

@dada-ys3vm

11 ай бұрын

I love you

@flymig29

11 ай бұрын

sex?

@pregnant9574

11 ай бұрын

Yeah he can then go and fly for the Russians

@JesterKindaSucks

11 ай бұрын

Agreed

I can only imagine the KA-52 last couple of weeks..... Great vid as usual ! Love it :)

One of my favorites by far!!!, awesome work!

Thanks for another awesome video! I really appreciate the effort you put in.

@GrowlingSidewinder

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure doc thank you for watching

So satisfying to watch! Nice vid! KA-50 is a nice piece of asset.

Thanks for the video! And special thanks for reminding me how badass the Battlefield theme is

Oh Cool the KA, got the very first one (none DCS World area) and now the second DCS Version - it's great to get into some fast action because it's quite friendly learning curve and ease of systems

I really love the Ka50/52 they are pretty awesome

Thanks for showing us this GS ! ! Im waiting for a Steam Sale ! ! That looked like alot of fun. . .

@Mike_Romeo

11 ай бұрын

The promo codes doesnt work with steam as far I know. Switch to standalone instead

Amazing as always right now you're my favorite KZread channel

Fresh upload from GS? WOOT! :D

Great video brother. I hope your well and having a great summer.

Helicopter flights are just so satisfying.

Amazing. Great job.

Fantastic handling on this beast... would be great to see some A-A Igla action !

@fonesrphunny7242

11 ай бұрын

I can tell he hasn't that many hours in the Ka-50. The basics work, but it's not yet fantastic.

It makes my day to see when gs uploads

Only thing GS didn't hit was a couple of tractors. 😂

Alternative title: GS bullies stuff in a helicopter.

WTF? Did I just witness GS *landing* a helicopter? Next he'll bring a Warthog home without it looking like a colander.

i still say the leopard tank was farm equipment but according to russian media it was a tank

@iaf6829

11 ай бұрын

It was a tank bruh Yes only one clip had tractor in it 😊

@dim_mal

11 ай бұрын

Actually theres already plenty of vids of leopards and other armoured vehicles burning beside that 1 video with farm equipment. There's a narrative being pushed.

Talking with a friend during the day about the KA-50, and here's the video in the evening))

Such a cool lookin heli man

Some tanks have anti helicopter rounds loaded with tungsten shot.

every GS video is a good video

Holy Shit!!!! That is one devastating war machine!!!😳🔥🔥

Every day with a gr vid is a day of joy❤

5:13 I find it interesting that in the not too distant future, such a truck chassis could carry a laser weapon which could replace the current CRAMs. It would be CRAMD, then ;) A funny acronym is always a good place to start.

do you prefer the Ka-52 or Ka-50? Or maybe a comparison between the Ka-50 and the Mi-28 would be a more fair comparison?

@ThePadadada

11 ай бұрын

ka 52 is better for recon

@randomka-52alligatorthatis34

11 ай бұрын

I love both of them equally.....

@Mike_Romeo

11 ай бұрын

We only have the Ka-50 in this sim. No 52 or 28

@jungletroll3844

10 ай бұрын

@@ThePadadada im pretty sure the 52 has a radar and thermals and the 50 does not

@ThePadadada

10 ай бұрын

@@jungletroll3844 and thus its better for recon

GS there is a thing in the AH 64 called buddy lasing where u can lock onto a target and friendly jets can use that lock to shoot targets

@GrowlingSidewinder

11 ай бұрын

Yes. Buddy lasing is something every aircraft is capable of as long as the laser code matches up.

This reminded me of playing Microprose's Gunship on C64 and Amiga in the 80s and 90s.

The destruction of leopards using a kamov, reminds me of something

This thing it´s a beast!

Usually not a big fan of russian aircraft because of the different philosophies on avionics but KA-50 has a nice personality. Bonus: the cockpit is not in turquoise for a change.

Hey man, do you ever think about linking some of these scenarios you do for the vids? They always look super fun and would love to try em out, thanks :D

Day 43 of asking for AH-64 Apache versus SU-57 Felon

@NobDaNilot

11 ай бұрын

Feels like day 100 tbh

@SamG-py7ej

11 ай бұрын

Nobody cares ...............sounds like it would be a 60 second video

I usually don't like russian military designs but I have to say the KA-50 is a beautiful piece of machinery.

@derkleine3242

11 ай бұрын

So you dont like the Su-27 family? Or the Tu-160? Those are one of the most beatifull planes in my opinion at least.

@RealTorick

11 ай бұрын

@@derkleine3242 The su-57 is also really good looking

@derkleine3242

11 ай бұрын

@@RealTorick Oh, definitely yes, how could I forget the felon :D

@yeticonfettis

11 ай бұрын

@@derkleine3242 ugly asf too lmao. the 57 looks cool ig but its just another ripoff

It was actually a little hard to watch that Blackhawk and Chinook get shot down, having spent so much time in each of them. It's too realistic.

@janzahalka9096

11 ай бұрын

Having the actual frontline within driving distance and having also hundreds of thousand of refugees here in my hometown, I have a hard time cheering for GS in this video, however I used to love Kamov choppers and russian weapons in general... It's just too much now 😢

@andrewb325

11 ай бұрын

@@janzahalka9096 the first time a saw a real Hind in flight (and being on the receiving end of a simulated attack run) I was beyond excited considering how legendary that Helicopter is. That front profile is iconic and unmistakable. It’s conflicting emotions for sure.

That thing is a beast

It's also very good at taking out important infrastructure. Like power lines, for example... Lol...

Very Cool! 👍

Zaporozhye 2023 vibes

Werewolf is on the hunt again. Nice!

Ka-50 missiles are scary like hell

We've known for the last 35 years how deadly MANPADS are to helicopters - the Soviet experience against Mujahadeen wielded Stingers in Afghanistan in the mid 1980's clearly showed how deadly a modern MANPADS is to a chopper.

@victorzvyagintsev1325

11 ай бұрын

Yet still, Most Soviet helo losses in Afghanistan were from Dushkas

7:30 Yo that cram totally friendly fired

I just decided to switch to standalone and get my 50% discount as well as use one of your codes. Of course a code for BS3 comes along just after this... I took the A-10C which to be completely honest I haven't even bothered to bind the controls for, yet. The Ka-50 would have been so much better.

Yes Vikhr (vicker) But oh ya that sounds pretty funny a tank round to the face threw your Ka 50 window nice face plant into a APFSDS round

Oh yessss that's what I needed

Vikhr missiles can hit helicopters and planes, but there is a speed limit on the target. Meaning, it can hit them if they fly slower than certain speed, can't remember what it was...

@leonleeoff2216

11 ай бұрын

Future 🌻

Must be so satisfying unleashing a barrage of rockets

way to flex on their entire bloodline with your rockets. nice touch

More DCS helicopter content please. Perhaps a good opportunity to re-invite Casmo for some training missions. 👍

Let’s get this man to 500k

It was great!

Whooo nice vid... Hello from germany🇩🇪💛💙

Cool video 😊

The KA-50 looks like if a su 25 wanted to become an apache lol

It's all fun until an E-2 from Selma Alabama shoots a manpad at you from the treeline!

ManPADs: “now this looks looks like a job for me…”

it's very nice to see AH64 vs Ka50 hehe... air to air combat...

Not gonna lie; I love the look of the KA-50 more than I do the apache

@sofloemir

9 ай бұрын

agreed

Let's play another mission in Mi24P Hind. I want see this helicopter with your control, pilot!)

Mi-28 next please?

@Mike_Romeo

11 ай бұрын

There is no Mi-28 in that sim

What is that laser thingy the newer KA-52 shines at the incoming heat seekers??

14:30 oooh yyees, eat that!! XD

I bought this last night and man do i need some help lol. It’s a blast to fly though and i love the gun sounds on er’

@robadzso

11 ай бұрын

Check out Volk's stuff also Casmo's. Excellent tutorials. Deephack has some as well.

Helicopters, you let them get a foot in and they will take a mile.

Those terrain textures look incredible. Is this a modded Caucasus map?

Would the Leopard actually die from an ATGM? There's the infamous case of the undestroyable M1 Abrams which had to be abandoned, but the Marines couldn't destroy it, not even with an Apache.

can you make a dog fight between this Juggernaut and a jet of your choice?