DCS: AH-64D | Hellfire Ripple Mode

Since the Early Access release of the -64, our focus has been on tuning the existing systems and fixing bugs. Today though, we’ll talk about a new feature coming to the -64, using Hellfire missiles in Ripple mode.

From the Weapons, Missile page, select RIPL from the mode button. When in this mode, the channel will automatically alternate between the Priority channel and the Alternate channel. When might you use this? The most common use would be when working with a flight member online in which he or she is designating on the Alternate channel, and you are designating on the Priority channel. In this way, you can alternate your shots as one for you and then one for them.

Naturally, if you used RIPL and just used self-designation, you would need to manually change the code each time to match the channel. As such, this would most often be used with a flight member.

It’s worth noting that if an Alternate channel hasn’t been set, in which case ALT at B2 says “NONE”, the RIPL mode option will remain “barriered”.

[MattWagner]

Note: To emphasize the point, RIPL is not a function you would use when it is only you are designating targets. It is designed to be used with another designation sources like a flight member or JTAC.

[granola]

Wags you really need to gather some friends for a video like this. Having another bird to spot and lase while you ripple would be an awesome sight.

[marosg]

Hey Wags.. I know you may never see this, and I'm 14, but dcs has really been a dream for me and the new apache module is the greatest gift I could have ever recieved and its the first step for me to making my way to becoming a helicopter pilot myself in the future. Thank you (: <3

Edit: Lol the comments XD after I said I want to become a helicopter im dying lmfao

[Pricklyhedgehog]

Neat new feature...interesting and rather unique rock formations there too.

[MegaMoxica]

Re-visiting to find out if there is a way to ripple-fire the AGM-114L.
Todays update allready gave me some of the best experiences in "old) missions.
Not sure if related, but today, I also have great graphics performance. Looks good, and plays fluently.
I'm finally "home!
You can't imagine the joy that alone gives.

[Madeyes]

Well I must congratulate you on what I saw of the map. As soon as I saw the intro I said to myself “that looks like pleasant peak” which overlooks Mount Pleasant Airfield. Then you switched to the cockpit view and you were looking right at the hanger where I worked. It’s a bit odd seeing the pan I used to park jets on being attacked 😳

[schoolioD]

Looking forward to using that with a JTAC.

[stefanonapoli]

Thanks for your job. I hope we can have the Apache in the free 14 days trial soon.

[fortinero]

Nice feature, and quite handy also if there is a JTAC. And Malvinas looking good.

[gibilator]

I see what you did there :P NO HUMAN IS THAT GOOD AT HOVERING! love it!

[JC-bffy]

You're so dang good at hovering. I hover like a drunk person when cops make em close their eyes and tip their head back.

[jakeneller]

When can we expect the hold modes to be implemented
also lovely job keep it up :)

[hernzo]

This module got me into the ka-50 I’m addicted to it now

[benwilsn]

Any ETA when we can switch between seats in MP?

[MarcTNL]

I use that technique in the fa18. Selflasing plus jtac. Have half of the bombs on my code and the other half on jtac's code

[dariuszmatt]

That would be useful In SP if we could set wingman to lase targets. And this video could show firing Hellfires with letting JTAC lasing multiple targets from a column

[shagrat]

The upcoming South Atlantic map looks marvelous!

[Malakhit]

Nice detail using the Army Air Corps Apache over the Falklands! Just needs the FCR fitted (AAC never removes them) and it'd be perfect.

[mvaldman]

Awesome Wags!
On a different subject, if I may ask… what are the plans to improve AI ATC, JTAC and AWACS behavior?
Kinda tired of “… Climb 300 on QFE…” :)

[cookiespike]

Thanks Wags, looks like I might have to start joining online servers soon :) Doubt the AI wingman could cope with that?