DCS: Black Shark – PC

Description

DCS: Black Shark offers an innovative combat simulation
experience that is sure to challenge the hard-core flight enthusiast. There is
also an easy-to-play arcade mode that can be enjoyed by any beginner.
Employing military-qualified technology, it¿s an unprecedented level of
realism ¿ flight dynamics, instruments modeling, avionics systems, and weapons
systems like you¿ve never seen before. A detailed 125,000 sq mi depiction of
the European / Asian border region serves as your battlefield and includes a
broad array of eastern and western air, land and sea units. Each unit is
accurately reproduced to include detailed models, weapons systems, movement
dynamics and artificial intelligence. Add to this a state-of-the art campaign
system which allows the front line of the battlefield to move back and forth
according to your mission success or failure. Each bullet, rocket, shell or
bomb fired is modeled in the most precise detail for an unimaginably visceral
gaming experience. The new Mission Editor includes a powerful electronic
mapping system that allows you to easily create missions and campaigns, and
nonlinear campaigns are also included for unlimited replayability. Multiplayer
mode supports up to 16 players and includes both cooperative play using the
Ka-50 data link and head-to-head combat. With intense missions, authentic
flight modeling and versatile gaming options, DCS: Black Shark offers the most
realistic flight simulation experience ever. DCS: Black Shark is
the definitive PC simulation and combat game of the Russian Kamov-50 (Ka-50)
attack helicopter and is the first title in a new Eagle Dynamics and the
Fighter Collection simulation series: “Digital Combat Simulator” (DCS). DCS:
Black Shark offers an unprecedented level of realism in regards to flight
dynamics, instruments modeling, avionics systems, and weapon systems, while
its artificial Intelligence of ground vehicles and helicopters and weapon
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of avionics controls. View larger. Additional vehicles & weapons View larger.
Flexible mission editor. View larger. In-game field asset encyclopedia. View
larger. It also includes a new mission editor including a powerful electronic
mapping system that allows user to easily create missions and campaigns, and a
campaign system that allows the front line of the battlefield to move back and
forth according to your mission success or failure. the Black Shark World DCS:
Black Shark operations are based in the western Caucus region and include
portions of Russia, Georgia and a small part of Turkey. With Russia, special
attention is paid to the Krasnodarskiy, Karachayrvo-Cherkesiya, Kabardino-
Balkariya and Stavropol’skey regions. Some of this area will be recognizable
from Flaming Cliffs, but DCS: Black Shark has added a considerable new amount
of terrain, particularly much of Georgia. the DCS: Black Shark map is
approximately 330,000 sq. km of ground and sea area. Comprehensive Access to
Kamov-50 Avionics Systems DCS: Black Shark comes packed with a wide range of
piloting, navigation, targeting and defensive systems avionics for the Ka-50.
Game copies include a detailed flight manual covering these, which include,
but are not limited to: traditional electromechanical cockpit instruments,
multifunction advanced moving map system AMMS (ABRIS), the “Rubicon”
targeting-navigation system, the I-251 “Shkval” antitank targeting system,
countermeasure dispensers, a head-up display (HUD) and helmet-mounted sighting
(HMS). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Aircraft the primary innovation regarding
AI aircraft in Black Shark is the inclusion of a new and improved flight model
(FM) system. In previous Eagle Dynamics products such as Lock On, the AI-
aircraft FM did not reach a high-level of realism, relying sometimes instead
on animations to supplement flight dynamics equations. This absence of
detailed angle of attack modeling and the influence of cross wind led to
problems during advanced maneuvers. To remedy this Black Shark features the
same standard flight model (SFM) that was used for player-controlled aircraft
in Lock On. With this advancement in AI aircraft flight dynamics it is now
possible for the AI to conduct more advanced flight maneuvers and combat
tactics. Ground Vehicles, Ships and Weapons Ground vehicles, ships and weapons
such as bombs, rockets, missiles and cannons have been significantly improved
in Black Shark. Improvements include: an expanded roster of available active
ground vehicles, the ability of each ground vehicle to use multiple types of
weapons simultaneously, an overall increase in the level of detail and the
inclusion of infantry units. Key Game Features: Advanced helicopter and ground
force AI that creates a realistic combat environment.Twice the ground detail
of previous TFC simulations, featuring detailed modeling of 330,000 sq. km of
the western Caucasus region.Head-to-head and cooperative multiplayer.Powerful
mission editor with advanced scripting capability.Campaign system with a
moving front line that depends on mission results.Highly-detailed six degrees
of freedom cockpit featuring Mouse-clickable instruments.Unrivaled flight
physics system featuring realistic damage model, system cascade effect and
more.Detailed modeling and control of engine, fuel, hydraulics, electrical,
navigation, radio, fire suppression, sensor, and weapon systems.Two gameplay
modes: “Simulation” or “Game Console.”Advanced weapon physics for missiles,
rockets and cannon rounds including ricochets.Supports TrackIR, Matrox
TripleHead2Go for multiple screens, D-Box motion platform.System
Requirements:Minimum Specifications: Recommended Specifications: OS: Windows
XP, Vista Windows Vista for launching in fullscreen mode Processor: 2 GHz
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850+, AMD Phenom 9850+ RAM: 1GB 2GB or more Video Card: 256
MB ATI or nVidia, DirectX 9 compatible 512+ MB ATI HD 2900+ or nVidia 8800+,
DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
DVD-ROM: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive Hard Drive Space: 4GB of free space or
more Other: Copy protected, requires Internet activation Copy protected,
requires Internet activation; Joystick

Features:

• Twice the ground detail of previous TFC simulations, featuring detailed modeling of 330,000 sq km of the western Caucasus region.
• Advanced helicopter and ground force AI that creates a realistic combat environment.
• Head-to-head and cooperative multiplayer campaigns locally and online, as well as a 'Simulation' and 'Game Console' play modes.
• Advanced weapon physics for missiles, rockets and cannon rounds including ricochets.
• A powerful mission editor with advanced and comprehensive scripting capabilities.

Product Details:

• Release date: April 7, 2009
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches; 6.88 Ounces
• Type of item: DVD-ROM
• Rated: Teen
• Item model number: TFC01000
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Item Weight: 6.9 ounces
• Manufacturer: The Fighter Collection
• Date First Available: December 19, 2008