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• gamedeal user

  Oct 23, 2021

  People love to hate it. Especially when coming face-to-face with it. I'm in two minds about the Black Shark. It's a helicopter that doesn't much fly like other helicopters. It's not as versatile as other helicopters, yet packs a harder punch (no other DCS helicopter can currently kill more tanks in such a short time). And it's a single-seat killing machine that like few others depends on other units to support it (meaning: it's really fun in multiplayer, challenging in single-player). It's old and it's new. And, like everything else in DCS, the motto is "... we choose to do these things not because they are easy, but because they are [i]HARD[/i]" (with apologies to JFK) - the Karmov is easy to fly only in DCS terms: you can learn how to start it up in under one hour, and avoid a crash during take-off in under 45 minutes. But if you read this, you already know this and love a challenge. And that's also what is to love: thousands of switches that all have real functionality. 80's tech faithfully rebuilt in next-millennia computer technology. In VR, the Ka-50 is a treat - with the fake-wood floor paneling the only let-down (the cheapest wood textures you'll ever see). The Ka-50's signature weapon is a TV-aimed, laser-guided missile that you can't pronounce unless born in the east, and a helmet-mounted sight that you can slave the gun to. It is so refreshingly different to western tech that that alone is worth it (unless you try to fight at night, at which point you are up the creek without a paddle). Still, unless you have flown other helicopters, it's the easiest rotor-wing to learn in ED's current lineup due to its fly-by-wire and stability augmentation system. Ironically, that system makes if difficult to transition to from other helicopters. The Shark, being a creakingly old module, holds up surprisingly well against more modern modules (most recently the Hind). An update has been planned for ages (another ED/DCS trope: decades-long pre-announcements), but even in its current form, it is a lot fun. If you have never flown a helicopter in DCS, the Ka-50 is easier to learn because you don't have to unlearn typical rotor-head habits (those coming from other helicopters typically have a very bad day fighting the Karmov's stability systems - until they discover the flight director switch). As with most DCS models, this is a study sim, requiring you to read manuals, watch videos, run through [i]really[/i] bad tutorial missions, and practice a lot before you can attempt any of the campaigns. And like all of the other modules, there is a real sense of accomplishment when you reach a goal - even of that goal is only landing on the deck of an assault ship. In multiplayer, the Ka-50 is really fun - provided you have someone to watch your back. On a battlefield, flying the Shark is both hilarious and frightening. It's the proverbial sniping unit: it can auto-hover behind a bunch of trees, and take out an entire tank column from kilometers away. It's the unit of choice to take out enemy SAM sites when everything else fails. But woe to you, should you be spotted or get just a liiiiiiiitle bit too close to the action. This is DCS, so surviveability while hovering close to ground, just a few inches away from a vortex ring stall is minimal. So don't get discovered. Most fast movers can't easily get a lock on you - but the Hog will, and there's always an angry Hog around the corner - in DCS. As are those pesky infantry with their shoulder-launched missiles. The Ka-50 doesn't offer as much variety as, for example, the Hornet, Falcon or Hawg. Its weapons arsenal is rather limited, and due to being a helicopter, it's a sitting duck when discovered and the fixed-wings are called in. But flying close to the ground, banging on your PDA-like navigation system that has no connection to your navigation computer (a refreshing bit of real-world lowest-bidder mentality faithfully represented in-game) in frustration, willing them to co-operate enough to get you out of this mess, with a bogey on your tail and a shoulder-mounted missile guy on the hilltop in front of you [i]is[/i] exhilarating. Once you've learned to fly that damn thing, of course.
• gamedeal user

  Dec 7, 2021

  I sexually identify as this attack helicopter.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 21, 2022

  The Ka-50 is the easiest attack helicopter to fly in the game, and it packs quite a punch. Pros: - Very stable hover and flight - autopilot has a hover and descent mode - Super agile - Can fly when the tailboom is chopped off (you see, it has no tail rotor) - Has ejection seats - 12 Vikhr anti-everything missiles (can even be used for anti-air) that have a range of 8km - Can target and shoot the 30mm side-cannon with the helmet-mounted sight. The 2A42 autocannon can shoot targets up to 3km away either with HE or AP ammo -Can also carry a bunch of rockets Cons: - Limited visibility in cockpit - Limited sensors for defensive systems - You have to scan the area for targets using the Shkval TV while piloting, so the pilot has a heavy workload. However the autopilot will assist you and it works well, but: - The autopilot is somewhat aggressive. It takes some time to get used to it and to understand it, but in the meantime you'll be fighting against it. It is also important to note that this is one of the oldest modules in DCS, and once the BS3 comes out, it will be possible to upgrade
• gamedeal user

  Apr 5, 2022

  Alright, don't let folks scare you away from this helicopter. Shes a strange bird in a lot of ways but ultimately very easy and forgiving to fly. Thats the best thing about coaxial choppers. She's a bit limited in her operating windows; this bird is daytime and good weather only. The sensor suit is pretty simplistic and she lacks frills, but it definitely gets the job done regardless. The hardest part about this chopper is getting used to the startup procedure and figuring out the autopilot, but thats fairly well explained in tutorials and honestly it's fairly easy to learn. All things considered, shes a great heli to get acquainted with and a great gateway chopper.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 24, 2014

  Great module for DCS world, probably the hardest one to master as well but extremely rewarding once you get the hang of it.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 15, 2015

  I picked up The Ka-50 module on the advice of my brother-in-law, who also supplied me with his old flight stick. My diary of play so far: Hour 0-1: started engine using cheat, wobbled to Tarmac, achieved partial lift-off, crashed. Slowly achieved more altitude before crashing on subsequent flights. Hours 1-5: Able to achieve flight on a regular basis. Heavy winds on the coast send me to my spiralling death. Trying to navigate with the ABRIS causes me send my Black Shark into an unintentional nosedive or tailspin and crash. Started to figure out how I want the flight stick profile laid out, but don't want to stop flying to actually lay out a new profile. Hours 5-7: After spending 10 hours out of game flipping through the ~600 page manual and reading through forums on line, I've gained some understanding of how to use the trim and put it into practice during my flight time. I can now fly in a straight line and manoeuvre at low speeds. Hours 7-10: created a simple mission to get some practice at flying and shooting. Subsequently get blown out of the sky by tanks or AAA. Discovered that strafing with the black shark requires splitting your brain into at least two parts to enable you to control the SHKVAL and the aircraft independently. Then get shot down by an APC or something. I'm a little over 11 hours of flight time, but I can see myself putting many more into this game before I'm even semi-proficient. I think I have twice as many hours spent reading about the game than I do actually flying. This is a great game for people who are serious about flying a combat helicopter. Or for people who love to research and learn about the game when they're not playing. This isn't a great game for people looking to jump into the game and be an ace pilot in 10 minutes. Serious practice is required. It is also not a great game for people who are married with two or more kids. My rating of DCS: Black Shark 2 - 10/10 My wife's rating of my Brother-in-law after getting me into this - 3/10
• gamedeal user

  Jan 23, 2015

  Yeah, I won't lie, dcs with music in the background is so relaxing It's like a sunday walk But in a helicopter In a war zone... If you havent spammed that add to cart button do so now, seriously. Give them your money, they give you hours of fun (ive got 100h+ on the multiplayer) best 9.99 i've ever spent (must have if its on sale)
• gamedeal user

  Nov 3, 2015

  Remember, this not your usual "dlc", its a full blown simulator of the Kamov. Before BS2 got integrated into the DCS World it was in fact a stand alone simulator. Black Shark is not an easy helicopter to master, and you will have to read through the manual to become a good pilot. But once you get good at it you will be a real death incarnate. Russian Kamov can deliver powerful strike with guided/unguided rockets, bombs and on board gun. It is equipped with helmet targeting system so it's best to fly with trackir for quick target designation. Helicopter comes with usual DCS standard features like ultra realistic flight model, full working click-able cockpit, and detailed pdf book manual. I spent months in BS1 and BS2 (off steam user) and I must say its the best combat helicopter simulator at the moment. Recommended only for serious flight simmers. And yes - its worth the full price.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 24, 2016

  The damn autopilot seriously tries to kill you from take off to what-is-supposed-to-be-a-landing but those coaxial rotors are too sexy. 9/10 still crashing on the runway
• gamedeal user

  Dec 30, 2016

  If you are looking for a simulator experience in which it takes about 5 mins just to take off from the ground, and several dozens of hours to master the controls you are in the right place. It just makes you respect the guys who fly these things for real. Flight mechanics are extremely detailed. You will learn what to do and what not to do the hard way (by crashing a lot and reading forums and manuals even more). Once you understand how to use half-auto pilot and chopper flight basics (like never descending faster than a certain ratio) you are in for a treat though. But if you are new to flight sims, or just don't have enough time or patience stay away from this one. Go buy Flaming Cliffs or some other less demanding dlc's. You still won't be disappointed.