A further development of the well-known Black Shark and Black Shark 2 projects, which are dedicated to the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter.
The Ka-50 is the world's only single-seat coaxial combat helicopter. It can effectively perform anti-tank missions, provide close air support, hit point targets on the battlefield by a wide range of weapons.
The new Black Shark 3 version implements new functionality such as: Igla air-to-air missiles, which significantly expand the air-to-air capabilities and a new defence system that detects missiles launched at the helicopter. Also, for the first time in DCS, a physical model of the Inertial Navigation System (INS) has been implemented with all features including: alignment before the flight, drift error accumulation and the ability to correct according to preset fixpoints.
Key features:
Air-to-Air missiles “Igla”
Defensive Missile Warning System
Detailed model of the Inertial Navigation System (INS)
A completely new 3D model created using modern technology
Detailed 3D cockpit with 6 Degrees of Freedom
Professional Flight Model that accurately simulates the characteristics of a coaxial helicopter
Deep study of helicopter systems and equipment: sighting and navigation system, weapons control system, engines, radio equipment, cockpit instruments, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems.
All standard weapons of the helicopter have been implemented including: ATGM "Vikhr", rockets, bombs and internal flexible gun
Please note: this is an upgrade option for existing owners of DCS: Black Shark 2
Those of you who purchased DCS: Black Shark 2 on DCS World Steam Edition and migrated to Standalone: Please purchase BS3 upgrade on Steam and migrate once again.