Air vehicles are one of the more unique qualities of DayZ. I think we all agree you're not really getting anywhere unless you have a helicopter. Similarly, one of the more dynamic and effective actions taken on missions is close air support (CAS). Unfortunately, it seems that the server is pretty lacking in the air-to-ground attack category. Ideally, openning the entire aircraft library would be amazing, but I understand administrator hesitation. So, I have some vehicle suggestions that I would like added, all are dayz or overwatch. I personally find myself wanting to assist other players in need, and there really is no better way to do that quickly and effectively except from the air. You can be at any part of the map in minutes. With ground coordination, precise attacks can be delivered that can benefit ground troops, and the pilots get great satisfaction from it. I know I do.
Things that I think should be added easily:
AH-6J *with* rockets (The current AH-6J on our server only has M134s. The M134 equipped heli has to be flown slow to aim, making the fragile heli even more vulnerable.)
Cessna_armed (Think cessna with bazookas. There currently is no armed plane on the server to my knowledge other than camels, this could fill that gap.)
Mi-17_rockets (It's an armed Mi-17, but also boasts S-5 rocket pods. It has rockets and is fast like the Mi-24, but has almost no armor, so I feel like that balances itself out.)
Things that I would understand if admins were more reluctant, but I'd still love to see:
Mi-24 D/V/P (yes, the hind. Possibly the only true assault heli. It's cargo capacity and firepower is a great mix)
Su-25 or A-10 (again, no real armed aircraft on the server, the Su-25 is arguably the best one in dayZ, and the A-10 is not far behind.)
Price increases are foreseeable, but I'm not sure they'd be necessary. I already fly my Ka-52 gingerly, as even the attack helis can be brought down by a well-timed AA missile or M2 MG. It's not like a tank. The armor doesn't accompany the firepower. Aircraft are all offense, no defense, and that's why I don't think they'd be as overpowering as some might think. Please give this proposal consideration. I love flying and helping out, but the lack of suitable aircraft really has me, and I'm sure others, wishing for more.
Sincerely, a distraught pilot.
Things that I think should be added easily:
AH-6J *with* rockets (The current AH-6J on our server only has M134s. The M134 equipped heli has to be flown slow to aim, making the fragile heli even more vulnerable.)
Cessna_armed (Think cessna with bazookas. There currently is no armed plane on the server to my knowledge other than camels, this could fill that gap.)
Mi-17_rockets (It's an armed Mi-17, but also boasts S-5 rocket pods. It has rockets and is fast like the Mi-24, but has almost no armor, so I feel like that balances itself out.)
Things that I would understand if admins were more reluctant, but I'd still love to see:
Mi-24 D/V/P (yes, the hind. Possibly the only true assault heli. It's cargo capacity and firepower is a great mix)
Su-25 or A-10 (again, no real armed aircraft on the server, the Su-25 is arguably the best one in dayZ, and the A-10 is not far behind.)
Price increases are foreseeable, but I'm not sure they'd be necessary. I already fly my Ka-52 gingerly, as even the attack helis can be brought down by a well-timed AA missile or M2 MG. It's not like a tank. The armor doesn't accompany the firepower. Aircraft are all offense, no defense, and that's why I don't think they'd be as overpowering as some might think. Please give this proposal consideration. I love flying and helping out, but the lack of suitable aircraft really has me, and I'm sure others, wishing for more.
Sincerely, a distraught pilot.