FAQ Kiowa

What version of the OH-58D Kiowa will we get?

OH-58D(R) CDS4, dating from around 2016. However, the mission editor has access to options to customize the aircraft to represent older airframes with systems such as AN/ALQ-144 Infra-red Countermeasures, the Pilot Display Unit and the removal of the Mast Mounted Sight.

Is there going to be multicrew?

Yes!

What weapons will be available for this aircraft?

• M3P .50-caliber machine gun
• various 2.75 inch rockets (including laser guided APKWS)
• AGM-114K Hellfire
• Air-To-Air-Stinger missiles and
• the trusty M4 carbine on the dash.

Can we throw the smoke grenades that are on the dashboard?

Yes!

Can I shoot the M4 out of the door?

Yes! you most certainly can!

Will it be on Early Access or Pre-Purchase? If so, will there be a discount?

The OH-58D will not see an early access release or pre-purchase period.

What price tag is it going to have?

USD $69.99

Will there be a data link or similar?

The Improved Data Modem (IDM) is a similar system that allows for transmission of data between player aircraft. This includes but is not limited to the following features: Free-text Messaging, Target Sharing and Remote Hellfire Missions. The OH-58D is also equipped with the Level 2 Manned-Unmanned System (L2MUMS) which allows for video and data transmission between player controlled OH-58Ds and AI UAVs.

Will it have a George AI?

The OH-58D will not have a ‘George’ AI on release but this feature is our highest priority after release.

Does the Kiowa have a HMD (Helmet Mounted Display) or HUD?

The OH-58D has an Optical Display Assembly (ODA) (also referred to as Anvis Display Symbology System - ADSS) which is a helmet mounted sight for use with Night Vision Goggles. Optionally the Pilot Display Unit (PDU) can be installed which provides a limited HUD for weapons symbology.

Does the Kiowa have a data cartridge?

Yes - the Personal Computer Data Transfer System (PC-DTS) is a data cartridge system that can save and load data to/from a JSON file. The saved data includes Routes, Waypoints, Target Points, Radio frequencies, Notepad data and more.

Will the FARP Asset pack that was shown in 2019 be released with the Kiowa?

No, sadly it will not. While it seemed like a great idea back in 2019, the implications of having to support and maintain 30+ assets indefinitely have the potential to become a burden on our small team.

Are force feedback controllers supported?

Testing this is in progress.

Is the flight model of the Gazelle representative of the Kiowa’s flight model?

The flight model (and all other areas of development) of the OH-58D has undergone a rigorous testing process with both our internal SMEs and those from Eagle Dynamics. During the entire development process we have had access to - and direct feedback from - experienced Kiowa pilots and crew chiefs who contribute directly to the validation of the flight model and systems of the OH-58D.

Will a paint kit be available on release?

This is very unlikely

What liveries are included with the module?

• US Army Liveries
  • US Tennesee Army National Guard 1-230 152
  • US Tennesee Army National Guard 1-230 113
  • US Army Ft. Rucker School House 75H
  • US Army Ft. Rucker School House 43E
  • US Army Ft. Rucker School House 26E
  • US Army 7-17 A Troop 'Shadow' 604 'Taz'
  • US Army 7-17 A Troop 'Shadow' 964 'Marvin'
  • US Army 7-17 A Troop 'Shadow' 039 'Lola'
  • US Army 7-17 A Troop 'Shadow' 014 'Bugs'
  • US Army 6-17 C Troop 'Crazy Horse' 367
  • US Army 6-17 B Troop 'Blackfoot' 366
  • US Army 6-17 A Troop 'Aces' 571
  • US Army 6-17 A Troop 'Aces' 523
  • US Army 6-16 G Troop 'Grizzly' 356
  • US Army 6-6 A Troop 'Assassins' 971
  • US Army 6-6 C Troop 'Outcasts' 587
  • US Army 6-6 C Troop 'Outcasts' 179
  • US Army 3-17 C Troop 'Crazy Horse' 976 'Jenny'
  • US Army 3-17 C Troop 'Crazy Horse' 561 'Ariel'
  • US Army 3-17 C Troop 'Crazy Horse' 179 'Presley Marie'
  • US Army 3-17 C Troop 'Crazy Horse' 001 'Jasmine'
  • US Army 3-17 B Troop 'Blackjack' 937
  • US Army 2-6 129
  • US Army 1-17 B Troop 'Bootleg' 381
  • US Army 1-17 B Troop 'Bootleg' 024
  • US Army 1-17 A Troop 'Roughnecks' 344
  • US Army 1-17 A Troop 'Roughnecks' 115
  • US Army 1-17 A Troop 'Roughnecks' 079
  • US Army 1-17 A Troop 'Roughnecks' 002
  • US Army 1-6 A Troop 340
  • US Army 1-6 A Troop 161
• Croatian Air Force Liveries
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 336
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 335
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 334
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 333
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 332
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 331
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 330
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 329
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 328
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 327
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 326
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 325
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 324
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 323
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 322
  • Croatian Air Force 393 Eskadrila Helikoptera 321
• Other Nations Liveries
  • Taiwanese Army
  • Tunisian Army
  • Greek Army
• Fictional Liveries
  • British Army Air Corps Desert (fictional)
  • British Army Air Corps (fictional)
  • Russian Army (fictional)
  • Polish Army (fictional)
  • Dutch Army (fictional)
  • Japanese Army (fictional)
  • Israeli Army (fictional)
  • French Army (fictional)
  • Spanish Army (fictional)
  • German Army (fictional)
  • Australian Army (fictional)

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