Check out the Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ DCS KA-50 Blackshark 3: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/black_shark_3/ < CODE: "GSBS3" for 10% off. INSTRUCTIONS TO GET 50% FOR NEW BUYERS... 1. Launch DCS (game NOT website)(so download it first, its free) www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/ 2. Wait 5 Secs 3. Pop-up screen appears 4. Browse and select F-16/F-18 (for example) 5. Proceed 6. This launches you into the DCS Website - logged in AND at the checkout page 7. To add the extra discount type in GSF16 or GSF18 for the additional 10% off. (discount total should now be 60% for first time buyers)
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."
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😅
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.
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.
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 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 😊.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@uladzimirhryharovich8852 a heli that is currently getting oblitarted by atgms and manpad technology from the 60s isn't worthy a title of the best attack heli on planet
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?
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...
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.
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 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.
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 😢
@@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.
off: Every commercial ship should have a 30mm gun like that on the top of the bridge (maybe that's the highest point to put a big gun on). No pirates would ever come close again.
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.
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
Check out the Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/
DCS KA-50 Blackshark 3: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/black_shark_3/ < CODE: "GSBS3" for 10% off.
INSTRUCTIONS TO GET 50% FOR NEW BUYERS...
1. Launch DCS (game NOT website)(so download it first, its free) www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/
2. Wait 5 Secs
3. Pop-up screen appears
4. Browse and select F-16/F-18 (for example)
5. Proceed
6. This launches you into the DCS Website - logged in AND at the checkout page
7. To add the extra discount type in GSF16 or GSF18 for the additional 10% off.
(discount total should now be 60% for first time buyers)
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
Lold thanks boss
@@GrowlingSidewinder thank you for all this great content we receive
@@Ob1sdarksideThe one with the Nukes is still the best Helicopter Piloting i've seen from GS 😂
@@mr.z6252 Link pls! 🙂
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."
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😅
don't forget that they have ejection seats
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.
And switches, lots and lots of switches ;)
@@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.
Do you know if there's a playable ka 52 in dcs? Or mi 28NM ?
There is not, but there is a MI-24P@@funbarsolaris2822
@@funbarsolaris2822 nope, i wouldn't expect one soon either since Russia doesn't like Eagle Dynamics making modern Russian stuff in DCS
@@funbarsolaris2822 ka 52 is WIP
loving the new Heli/CAS missions you've done recently, keep up the good work!
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.
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?
@@rightfeelI As in what module to choose or what headset, personally I have a Oculus Rift S.
@@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
Yes the KA-50 is awesome in VR I fly it alot
@@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 😊.
Even if the MANPADS hit you, you can still eject and live, ill fly a Ka-50/52 over any other helicopter
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.
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.
🤣 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.
Oh yes good times! That and all the assets you could call in to rain destruction on the enemy.
@@ashhawk2346 oh yeah the daisy cutter was awesome XD
@@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.
I have 12 years in Army Aviation (Helicopter engine mec/DG)
FUN FACT. The Chinook is the fastest Army helicopter we have.......
empty I presume?
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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
Audio without context would get banned on TH-cam :D
Here within a minute! The KA-50 is so fun to fly, hope you have a great day GS!
he used the Sneeki Breeki approach, and it payed out
Looks like what the Ka-52's have been doing the last couple of weeks.
exactly my thoughts as well
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.
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.
The only thing competing with Apache in looks department
This one had it all... missiles, guns, unguided and sneakiness 😂.
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 🔥 🔥
Indeed much easier to fly than the other helicopters I've tried. I hope it stays that way! 😊
WTF? Did I just witness GS *landing* a helicopter? Next he'll bring a Warthog home without it looking like a colander.
Thanks for another awesome video! I really appreciate the effort you put in.
My pleasure doc thank you for watching
The Battlefield 4 theme at the end! :D
Love the Ka-50!
I can only imagine the KA-52 last couple of weeks..... Great vid as usual ! Love it :)
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.
Yet still, Most Soviet helo losses in Afghanistan were from Dushkas
Growling Sidewinder we truly love it when you upload
Alternative title: GS bullies stuff in a helicopter.
Holy Shit!!!! That is one devastating war machine!!!😳🔥🔥
Talking with a friend during the day about the KA-50, and here's the video in the evening))
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.
I usually don't like russian military designs but I have to say the KA-50 is a beautiful piece of machinery.
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.
@@derkleine3242 The su-57 is also really good looking
@@RealTorick Oh, definitely yes, how could I forget the felon :D
@@derkleine3242 ugly asf too lmao. the 57 looks cool ig but its just another ripoff
So satisfying to watch! Nice vid! KA-50 is a nice piece of asset.
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?
ka 52 is better for recon
I love both of them equally.....
We only have the Ka-50 in this sim. No 52 or 28
@@ThePadadada im pretty sure the 52 has a radar and thermals and the 50 does not
@@jungletroll3844 and thus its better for recon
Thanks for showing us this GS ! ! Im waiting for a Steam Sale ! ! That looked like alot of fun. . .
The promo codes doesnt work with steam as far I know. Switch to standalone instead
Only thing GS didn't hit was a couple of tractors. 😂
Amazing as always right now you're my favorite TH-cam channel
I'm not always a big fan of Russian equipment, but the KA50 might be the best attack helicopter on the planet.
You mean the Ka52
50 wasnt ideal thats why it was replaced with 52 which can easily be described as the best attack heli
@@uladzimirhryharovich8852 Thanks, I stand corrected!
Dumbahh, apache wins everytime
@@uladzimirhryharovich8852 a heli that is currently getting oblitarted by atgms and manpad technology from the 60s isn't worthy a title of the best attack heli on planet
I really love the Ka50/52 they are pretty awesome
Fantastic handling on this beast... would be great to see some A-A Igla action !
I can tell he hasn't that many hours in the Ka-50. The basics work, but it's not yet fantastic.
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?
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...
I love your vids
Creative for sure !
I love you
sex?
Yeah he can then go and fly for the Russians
Agreed
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.
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
Thanks for the video! And special thanks for reminding me how badass the Battlefield theme is
The destruction of leopards using a kamov, reminds me of something
Helicopter flights are just so satisfying.
Some tanks have anti helicopter rounds loaded with tungsten shot.
Whooo nice vid... Hello from germany🇩🇪💛💙
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
Yes. Buddy lasing is something every aircraft is capable of as long as the laser code matches up.
Fresh upload from GS? WOOT! :D
Werewolf is on the hunt again. Nice!
Such a cool lookin heli man
One of my favorites by far!!!, awesome work!
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.
It makes my day to see when gs uploads
Ka-50 missiles are scary like hell
That thing is a beast
This reminded me of playing Microprose's Gunship on C64 and Amiga in the 80s and 90s.
It's also very good at taking out important infrastructure. Like power lines, for example... Lol...
every GS video is a good video
7:30 Yo that cram totally friendly fired
More DCS helicopter content please. Perhaps a good opportunity to re-invite Casmo for some training missions. 👍
Must be so satisfying unleashing a barrage of rockets
This thing it´s a beast!
Not gonna lie; I love the look of the KA-50 more than I do the apache
agreed
Every day with a gr vid is a day of joy❤
Yea man...Chinooks are crazy. They're way smaller than you'd think and they're incredibly powerful...they'll outrun an Apache!!
Great video brother. I hope your well and having a great summer.
Day 43 of asking for AH-64 Apache versus SU-57 Felon
Feels like day 100 tbh
Nobody cares ...............sounds like it would be a 60 second video
Amazing. Great job.
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
It's all fun until an E-2 from Selma Alabama shoots a manpad at you from the treeline!
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.
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 😢
@@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.
off: Every commercial ship should have a 30mm gun like that on the top of the bridge (maybe that's the highest point to put a big gun on). No pirates would ever come close again.
way to flex on their entire bloodline with your rockets. nice touch
ManPADs: “now this looks looks like a job for me…”
The KA-50 looks like if a su 25 wanted to become an apache lol
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.
Helicopters, you let them get a foot in and they will take a mile.
Let’s get this man to 500k
What is that laser thingy the newer KA-52 shines at the incoming heat seekers??
can you make a dog fight between this Juggernaut and a jet of your choice?
14:30 oooh yyees, eat that!! XD
Let's play another mission in Mi24P Hind. I want see this helicopter with your control, pilot!)
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
The best there is ❤
it's very nice to see AH64 vs Ka50 hehe... air to air combat...
PLEASE more heli content
Great mission. Watching you saturating that MANPADS team with rockets was pretty cathartic! Nice!
Very Cool! 👍
Someone needs to create the mig "Firefox" from that Clint Eastwood movie
Is there a RAH-66 Comanche module? That would a cool battle between the two 4th (?) gen attack / scout helicopters.
Those terrain textures look incredible. Is this a modded Caucasus map?
Oh yessss that's what I needed