DCS: AH-64D | Gun

Questions? Please see our FAQ here: #comment-4858067 Pre-Order now and save 30%: In this DCS: AH-64D video, we’ll dig into use of the Area Weapon System, or AWS. The AWS consists of the M230E1 30mm chain gun that is mounted under the chin of the helicopter. The official rate of fire is 625 /- 25 rounds per minute, but this is most often reduced in the field. The gun can transverse 86-degrees left and right, and it can elevate 9-degrees up when within /- 10 degrees of the aircraft centerline and 11-degrees when outside of /- 10 degrees of the aircraft centerline. It can traverse down up to 60-degrees. Ammunition types include the M789 High-Explosive Dual Purpose and the M788 practice round. At early access release, the Robbie fuel tank will always be installed, and this results in a maximum gun load of 300 rounds. Later, after Early Access release, we plan to make the Robbie tank optional.