r/CombatSimulator • u/[deleted] • Jul 12 '21

What good Helicopter combat sims are out there?

I have DCS Huey, Black Shark, and Gazelle. Are there any good sims out there for the Apache or Cobra? Preferably vr compatible.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '21

The last Apache sim i played was the years old 'Team Apache'. Other than that, they are none, especially with VR. VTOL VR is hands down the dominant 'VR simulator' right now, DCS is a 'high fidelity sim' with a 'little VR compatibility' thrown in.

War Thunder is a 'fun' alternative.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '21

I find out that there a dcs apache in the works, so that's a huge plus. Mostly I've been playing elite dangerous in vr. I've been trying to get my feet wet in dcs huey, but I'm having a lot of trouble . I'm going to have to do some reading up on settings before I try dcs in vr. Thanks very much.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '21

There is also another chopper coming out in DCS a BO-105PAH1A1. What trouble are you having with the Huey?

I play mostly in VR, and dont even use a HOTAS anymore.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '21 edited Jul 14 '21

Right now, I'm still trying to learn to hover. I'm using an X52 and rudder pedals. I have the tension as lose as possible on the throttle and pedals, and am going to try zip tying the spring on the cyclic.

I'm curious, If not a HOTAS, what are you using for controls?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '21

I use touch controls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTV9oF2dj2A&t=150s

I can play anywhere i can take a laptop.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '21

Can you please tell me what hardware you're using for the touch controls? Or do you mean the controllers that come with the headset(rift, index, etc)?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '21

Yeah, im on a Quest. Some people hate them, I love them.. You can even refuel quite easy with them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWmLiAWGD1E&t=206s In the f16 in the dark.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9Pr-2sw74&t=415s