Games PC ENEMY ENGAGED User Manual

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HOKUM 52-KA VERSUS COMANCHE 66-RAH - ENGAGED ENEMY

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USER GUIDE

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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1.	Introduction	1.0
	Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
	Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
	Strategy Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
	Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
	Compatibility With Apache Havoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
	Conversion Training From Apache Havoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
2.	Menu Screens	2.0
	Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
	Pilots Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
	Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
	Combat Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
	Session Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
	Gunship Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
	Campaign and Mission Planning Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
3.	In-Flight	3.0
	Basic Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
	Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5
	Radio Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
	Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12
	Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18
4.	Comanche Cockpits	4.0
	Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
	Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
	Helmet Integrated Display and Sight System (HIDSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
	Acquiring Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
	Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30
	Pilot Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.39

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5. Hokum Cockpits	5.0
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.2
Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.6
Head Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.15
Acquiring Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.18
Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.29
Night Vision Goggles (NVG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.36
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.37
Ejector Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5.37

6.	Ground School	6.0
	Helicopters – Basic Handling and Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6.1
	Tactical Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6.23
7.	Comanche Versus Hokum	7.0
	RAH-66 Comanche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7.1
	Ka-52 Hokum B "Alligator" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7.7
8.	Campaign Scenarios	8.0
	Sword In The Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8.2
	War Of Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8.4
	Task Force Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8.6
9.	Recognition Guide	9.0
10.	Appendices	10.0
	Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10.1
	Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10.7
	Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10.8

1 . INTRODUCTION

1.1I N T R O D U C T I O N

Enemy Engaged

RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum

Throughout this manual the game title is abbreviated to ‘Comanche Hokum’.

Comanche Hokum is a combat flight simulator showcasing two state-of-the-art helicopters; the American RAH-66 Comanche and the Russian Ka-52 Hokum B.

Both of these formidable gunships are capable of day, night and all weather missions and able to operate away from base for extended periods at the front line.

Comanche Hokum provides an accurate simulation of both helicopters including realistic flight dynamics, authentic weapons systems and detailed cockpits, displays and instruments. You can fly as both pilot and co-pilot/gunner and the crew are fully animated to increase the immersion.

There are options to configure the game for both novice and accomplished players. A ‘Quick Start’ keyboard guide has also been included.

Comanche Hokum features three diverse, real world combat zones, accurately modelled from digital data. The landscapes have rugged terrain ideally suited to low-level helicopter combat and making ‘line of sight’ tactics a real part of the game play. Each campaign can be played from either standpoint and in multiplayer games you can fly co-operatively or competitively with other players.

The campaign ‘engine’ is fully dynamic and reactive. There are no scripted events or outcomes. The war rages continuously, even when you are at a base re-arming and refuelling. You fly realistic missions with your wingmen and can co-ordinate attacks via radio messages. Your skill and judgement will determine success or failure.

Comanche Hokum features in excess of 60 different aircraft and vehicles all of which are highly detailed and articulated and have realistic payloads and physics.

If you have Apache Havoc installed then Comanche Hokum will allow you to play the Apache Havoc campaigns and to fly the Apache and Havoc gunships.

Getting Started

Installation

Insert your Comanche Hokum CD into your drive. If ‘Autorun’ is enabled on your system, the Setup program will start automatically. If Autorun is not enabled, from Windows Explorer, click on the autorun.exe icon on the Comanche Hokum CD.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Once all of the files have been copied on to your hard drive, the installation process will create a shortcut for you.

Please note that a Direct3D compatible graphics accelerator card is required to run Comanche Hokum.

I N T R O D U C T I O N 1.2

Starting

Comanche Hokum requires the full resources of your computer so terminate all other running applications before starting.

The program requires the Comanche Hokum CD in your drive at all times during use.

To start the game, click on the Comanche Hokum shortcut created by the installation program.

If you experience any difficulty running Comanche Hokum then refer to the ‘Trouble Shooting’ section in the Appendices.

Exiting

To exit Comanche Hokum return to the Main screen and click on the ‘EXIT’ button.

Alternatively, press l+ X at any time.

Quick Start

To get in the air quickly then follow these steps:-

1.On the Main screen select ‘Combat’

2.On the Combat screen select ‘Free Flight’

3.On the Session screen select a scenario then ‘OK’

4.On the Gunship screen select a gunship then ‘SELECT’

You will be transferred to a base and placed in the cockpit of your gunship. You have infinite weapons and fuel and are invulnerable to crashes. The enemy will not fire at you. These options may be changed on the Session screen after selecting the scenario.

Refer to the ‘In-Flight’ chapter ‘Basic Handling’ section for the take-off and flight procedures. Use the ‘Quick Start’ keyboard guide.

Press h to view the map. Press l+ Q to quit.

Strategy Guide

On the Comanche Hokum CD is a Strategy Guide containing useful game play tactics and much more. This is a HTML document and requires a web browser to read it.

Look in the ‘Strategy Guides\Comanche Hokum Guide’ folder.

Updates

Check www.razorworks.com for latest information and updates.

1.3I N T R O D U C T I O N

Compatibility With Apache Havoc

If you have Apache Havoc installed then Comanche Hokum will allow you to play the Apache Havoc campaigns and to fly the Apache and Havoc gunships. Effectively giving Comanche Hokum 6 combat zones and 4 different gunships to fly.

The installed version of Apache Havoc is not upgraded by Comanche Hokum and cannot play the new campaigns.

For full compatibility you must upgrade the installed version of Apache Havoc to version 1.1E. The upgrade patches are supplied on the Comanche Hokum CD in the ‘Apache Havoc Patches v1_1e’ folder. Simply launch the patch.exe within the language folder that matches your version of Apache Havoc. Then run Apache Havoc once to apply the changes.

Conversion Training From Apache Havoc

If you are familiar with Apache Havoc then Comanche Hokum should be straight forward to get used to. However, you should at least read chapter 2 ‘Menu Screens’ and chapter 3 ‘InFlight’ in this manual.

The Comanche Hokum keyboard layout is nearly identical to the Apache Havoc keyboard layout. The ‘select object to view’ keys s to v have been changed. The cockpits are now fully virtual and there are some key changes. The new keys are documented in the ‘In-Flight’ chapter.

If you fly the Apache or Havoc gunships from within Comanche Hokum, their cockpits are the same as in Apache Havoc and only the pilot’s seat is modelled.

An incoming laser guided missile warning has been added to the Apache Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) MFD page and to the Havoc Threat Warning Display (TWD).

The Havoc TWD uses the right most lamp to indicate a laser guided missile warning. This was previously documented as an early warning radar (EWR) lamp.

The new ‘altitude hold‘ function g+ H does not apply to the Apache or Havoc gunships.

The Havoc ‘Toggle HUD size’ key has been changed from g+ K to l+ K

Comanche Hokum cannot read the Apache Havoc pilot logs.

2 . MENU SCREENS

2.1M E N U S C R E E N S

Use the mouse to make selections unless stated otherwise. You can click on ‘live’ text – that is text which changes colour as you move the mouse over it.

Main Screen

Combat

Choose this option to advance to the Combat screen to select a game type.

Pilots

Choose this option to advance to the Pilots screen where you can select and create pilots and view their logs and medals.

Options

Select this option to change the game settings.

EXIT

Exit the game.

Pilots Screen

Pilot Roster

The pilot roster allows you to Add, Rename and Delete pilots.

Select a pilot by clicking on his name.

Blue Force

Choose Blue Force to display the selected pilot’s logs and medals for flying the Comanche (and Apache if Apache Havoc is installed).

Red Force

Choose Red Force to display the selected pilot’s logs and medals for flying the Hokum (and Havoc if Apache Havoc is installed).

Medals

Choose Medals to view the selected pilot’s medals.

Weapons Log

Choose Weapons Log to view the selected pilot’s weapons log.

Flight Log

Choose Flight Log to view the selected pilot’s log.

M E N U S C R E E N S 2.2

Rank

The selected pilot’s rank and date commissioned are displayed.

OK

Return to the Main screen.

Options Screen

Controls

Ensure that you have calibrated your game controllers before launching Comanche Hokum (from the Start menu select Settings then Control Panel then Game Controllers).

Cyclic

Select Keyboard or Joystick for the cyclic stick.

Collective

Select Keyboard or Throttle for the collective lever.

Pedals

Select Keyboard or Rudder Pedals for the pedals.

Device

Cycle through the available game controllers to select the required device.

Reverse Throttle

A collective lever works in the reverse sense to a jet aircraft throttle. Setting this option to on makes the collective work in the same sense as the throttle.

Multiplayer

To create (host) or join multiplayer games you will need to select a service provider (connection method). Some service providers will require additional properties to be entered.

You can join multiplayer games at any time as long as you have chosen an identical service provider to the host.

When connecting to another player via a modem connection, the player who answers the call is automatically assigned the host status. The host must wait in the Multiplayer screen in order to connect to an incoming call.

Connection

Cycle through the connection options (Internet TCP/IP, Modem, Serial, IPX, etc.) to select the required service provider and then enter the required parameters.

2.3M E N U S C R E E N S

Dynamics

The options marked with an asterisk (*) are explained fully in chapter 6 ‘Ground School’.

*Blade Stall

Set retreating blade stall effect on or off. The imbalance of lift created by this effect will cause the helicopter to roll and the pilot to apply constant cyclic corrections. Novice pilots should turn this effect off.

Cross Couple

Set cross coupling effect on or off. With this option turned on the pilot will notice minimal turning effect upon large collective inputs. Turning the cross coupling effect off will require constant yaw input to maintain heading. Novice pilots should turn this effect on.

*Ground Effect

Set ground effect on or off. The ground effect simulates low altitude air cushioning created by the rotor downwash. Novice pilots should turn this effect off.

Keyboard Assist

Set keyboard assistance on or off. Helicopter flight requires subtle inputs unobtainable from keyboard control. Keyboard assistance implements a damping factor to help provide these inputs and allow smoother flight.

Over-Torque

Set over-torque effect on or off. With over-torque set to off you will not get over-torque warnings when the torque readout exceeds 100% and the gunship will not be damaged. Novice pilots should turn this effect off.

*Vortex Ring

Set the vortex ring effect on or off. You can unintentionally create a vortex ring around your main rotor if you make a sustained high-speed descent vertically or at a steep angle. This is a hazardous situation! Novice pilots should turn this effect off.

Wind

Set wind effects on or off. Novice pilots should turn this effect off.

Realism

Co-Pilot Target ID

Sets the method in which target identifications are reported. Refer to ‘CP/G Assistance: Target ID’ in the ‘Comanche Cockpit’ and ‘Hokum Cockpit’ chapters.

Co-Pilot ECM

Set Co-Pilot operating counter measures on or off. Set to on and the Co-Pilot will take care of releasing chaff and flares and will operate the IR and Radar jammers. You can release extra chaff and flares if required.

M E N U S C R E E N S 2.4

Avionics

Select either Novice or realistic avionics. With Novice avionics selected you do not need to operate the targeting devices. Arming a weapon will arm the HIDSS / HUD targeting modes automatically and you can designate targets simply by looking at them. Refer to the ‘Comanche Cockpit’ and ‘Hokum Cockpit’ chapters.

Also, with Novice selected your wingmen are initially set to ‘Weapons Free’ so you do not need to send a radio command to make them fire.

Difficulty

The difficulty option affects the enemy's response time and the amount of weapon damage incurred. This only affects you and not the other entities in the world. In multiplayer games each player retains their own difficulty level. That is, this value is not set globally by the server. Therefore a novice player can compete with more experienced players by adjusting their respective difficulty levels.

At the Easy difficulty setting, the player’s weapons do not take account of ‘armour penetration angles’. Usually, if a weapon hits the front of a tank, where it is more heavily armoured, then less damage will be inflicted than if the weapon hits the rear or sides of the tank.

Graphics

Terrain Detail

Select 3D terrain detail to suit your processor speed. High detail demands more processor power than Low detail.

Object Detail

Select 3D object detail to suit your processor speed. High detail demands more processor power than Low detail.

Cockpit Detail

Select cockpit detail to suit your processor speed. High detail demands more processor power than Low detail.

Rain Textures

Cockpit rain textures may be set on or off as a matter of preference.

Cockpit Rotors

The main rotor blur effect visible from the cockpit may be set on or off as a matter of preference.

Device Selection

Cycle through the available hardware graphics devices and select the hardware which has the best Direct3D support. Changing device requires you to restart Comanche Hokum.

Screen Resolution

Cycle through the available screen resolutions and click ‘Accept’ to apply.

2.5M E N U S C R E E N S

Sound

Sound Effects

Set sound effects on or off.

Music

Set music on or off.

Speech

Set all speech on or off.

Co-Pilot Speech

Set Co-Pilot speech on or off.

OK

Exit the Options screen.

Combat Screen

There are three different game types offered in the Combat screen plus a demo mode.

Campaign

Campaign games are large-scale dynamic campaigns based over the entire map. To win the campaign you need to complete all of the given objectives.

Skirmish

Skirmish games are mini-campaigns contained within a small area of the map. Skirmish games provide useful practice before taking on a full campaign and also require much less bandwidth in multiplayer games.

Free Flight

Free Flight games allow you to explore all of the flying areas, practice flying and familiarise yourself with the avionics and weapons systems.

Demo

The demo allows you to watch a campaign in action.

Press l+ Q or c to quit the demo.

CANCEL

Return to the Main screen.

M E N U S C R E E N S 2.6

Session Screen

The session list shows all of the available games.

New games are listed in white text. If you have selected a multiplayer connection then starting a new game makes you the host of that game.

Existing multiplayer games are listed in amber text. You may join these games at any time. Saved games are listed in green text. Saved games may be renamed or deleted.

After you have selected a game, the game details and options are displayed. Select ‘OK’ when you are ready to continue.

Select ‘CANCEL’ to return to the Combat screen.

Gunship Screen

From the Gunship screen select which side you want to play the campaign from. Select ‘RAH-66 Comanche’ for the Blue Force and ‘KA-52 Hokum B’ for the Red Force.

If you have Apache Havoc installed then you can choose between flying Comanches and Apaches or Hokums and Havocs in the campaign.

Select ‘SELECT’ to continue to the Campaign and Mission Planning screen. Select ‘CANCEL’ to return to the Session screen.

2.7M E N U S C R E E N S

Campaign and Mission Planning Screen

The Campaign and Mission Planning screen is the focal point of the campaign. From here you get an overview of the campaign and can assess the current situation in order to decide your next mission.

General Layout

SELECT INFORMATION

SELECT
MISSION
AND	INFORMATION WINDOW
GUNSHIP

CAMPAIGN	MESSAGE WINDOW
TIME
	CURRENT MISSION STATUS
EXIT		CONFIRM/
	CURRENT GUNSHIP STATUS
		COCKPIT
	CLEAR/QUIT MISSION

Diagram 2.1: General layout of the Campaign and Mission Planning screen

Familiarise yourself with the layout of this screen – try selecting all the options. You will notice that many items react to a ‘mouse over’ event by displaying additional relevant information as you move the mouse pointer over them. The additional information may be displayed in the message window, on the map or in the current mission and gunship status lines.

Generally you can click on graphical icons and ‘live’ text – that is text that changes colour as you move the mouse pointer over it.

M E N U S C R E E N S 2.8

Selecting a Mission and Gunship

There are several ways of selecting a mission and gunship and you can select them in any order.

For instance, you may prefer to select a mission first simply because you want to fly a particular type of mission. Alternatively you may opt to select a gunship first so that you can fly with other players in a multiplayer game or you want to fly a particular type of gunship if you have Apache Havoc installed.

‘Auto-Select’

The easiest way to select a mission and gunship is to use the auto-select function:-

1.Click the ‘Auto-Select’ text in the current mission status line and a mission will be automatically selected. The mission briefing is displayed in the information window.

2.Click the ‘Auto-Select’ text in the current gunship status line and a gunship will be automatically selected for the mission. The flight group details are displayed in the information window.

3.Click ‘Confirm’ then ‘Cockpit’ to fly the mission.

‘Available’ and ‘OOB’ (Order Of Battle)

Select the ‘Available’ button to list all of the missions or groups available to you.

Select the ‘OOB’ button to list the ‘Order Of Battle’ for all of your forces (air, land and sea). You can view missions, groups and bases.

‘Unassigned’ Missions

Unassigned mission are missions which have not been assigned to a flight group yet. If you select an unassigned mission you then need to select a flight group in order to fly the mission.

Unassigned missions may be taken by computer-controlled (AI) flight groups or by other players in multiplayer games. Unassigned missions will eventually expire (timeout) if they are not taken.

To select an unassigned mission and a gunship:-

1.Click ‘Clear’ / ’Quit Mission’ to clear any previously selected missions or gunships.

2.Select ‘Available’ and ‘Missions’.

3.Unassigned and assigned missions are listed, for example:-

Unassigned [3 x RECON] [2 x CAS] Assigned

[1 x SEAD]

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4. Click on a mission type to display the missions available, for example:-

Unassigned [3 x RECON] RECON #1 RECON #2 RECON #3 [2 x CAS] Assigned

[1 x SEAD]

5.As you move the mouse pointer over the missions, details of the mission are shown in the message window and the current mission status line. The mission is indicated on the map (if it is view).

6.Click on a mission and a full briefing for the mission is displayed in the information window.

7.Click ‘Accept’ to accept the mission. The ‘Groups’ button is automatically selected and the flight groups available for this mission are listed. If no flight groups are available then click ‘Clear Mission’ to start again.

8.Click on a flight group type to expand the groups available, for example:-

[2 x Recon / Attack Helicopters]

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Gator

[1 x Attack Helicopters]

9.As you move the mouse pointer over the flight groups, details of the group are shown in the message window and the current gunship status line. The flight group is indicated on the map (if it is in view).

10.Click on a flight group and the group’s details are displayed in the information window.

11.You are normally assigned the flight group leaders gunship (i.e. ‘1-1 RAH-66 Comanche’) but you can select another from the list.

12.Click ‘Accept’ to accept the gunship.

13.Click ‘Confirm’ then ‘Cockpit’ to fly the mission.

‘Assigned’ Missions

If you have accepted an assigned mission then the flight group is already selected but you can change gunship within the group. Click ‘Accept’ to the gunship. Click ‘Confirm’ then ‘Cockpit’ to fly the mission.

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‘Completed’ Missions

Completed missions are only listed when the ‘OOB’ option is selected.

Map

There are many maps displayed in various contexts, however, the functionality of all maps is the same.

Mouse Controls

The map reacts to ‘mouse over’ events. Simply point at icons to find out what they are.

Point to a location on the map and right-click to centre the map around this position.

Point to a location on the map and left-click to ‘goto’ (that is move your gunship to) this position. This option is only available in Free Flight games.

Keyboard Controls

[ ] \ ^ Move map

= Zoom in

- Zoom out

+ (numpad) Zoom in

- (numpad) Zoom out

> Zoom in

< Zoom out

l+ = Increase time acceleration (single player) l+ - Decrease time acceleration (single player)

l+ + (numpad) Increase time acceleration (single player) l+ - (numpad) Decrease time acceleration (single player)

` Centre map on player

C Centre map on player

h Toggle cockpit/menus

Map Buttons

Maximise

Maximise map.

Minimise

Minimise map.

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Zoom In

Zoom in.

Zoom Out

Zoom out.

Side

Toggle ‘side’ map.

The side map indicates the territorial possession of both sides.

Fog

Toggle ‘fog’ map.

The fog map indicates areas in which you have little or no intelligence.

Grid

Toggle the map grid.

Keysites

Toggle keysite icons. Keysites are tactical sites such as airbases, FARPs, ports, oil refineries, etc.

Missions

Toggle mission destinations.

Air Forces

Toggle air force icons.

Ground Forces

Toggle ground force icons.

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Sea Forces

Toggle sea force icons.

Air Defences

Toggle air defence icons.

Ground Radar (threat circles)

Toggle air defence radar threat circles.

Track

Depending on the map context the track button does the following:-

1.Group information displayed – track the selected unit.

2.Mission information displayed – does nothing.

3.Base information displayed – does nothing.

4.All other maps – track the player’s gunship.

Goto

Toggle ‘goto’ feature. Only available in Free Flight games.

Map Icons

Move the mouse pointer over any map icon and details will be displayed in the message window.

Event

The most recent event log message is displayed in the message window and the event locator is displayed on the map to show the origin of the message. Click on the message window to display the event log in the information window.

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Explosions

Explosions are drawn on the map indicating current engagements.

Waypoints

The waypoint route is displayed on the map.

Editing Waypoint Routes

The waypoint route can only be edited once the mission and gunship have been confirmed (by clicking ‘Confirm’).

To move a waypoint, select it with the mouse pointer and drag it to a new location. The start base, landing base and objective waypoints cannot be moved.

To insert a waypoint, click on the ‘+’ symbol between the two waypoints that you wish to insert a new waypoint.

To delete a waypoint, highlight the waypoint by moving the mouse pointer over the waypoint and press the ;key. The start base, landing base and objective waypoints cannot be deleted.

Mission Briefing and Debriefing

The mission briefing is displayed in the information window. The details of the mission are listed and a short account of the mission objectives is given.

After a mission is completed (successfully or unsuccessfully) the mission debriefing is displayed in the information window.

To display your briefing or debriefing click the mission name (i.e. ‘RECON #2’) in the current mission status line.

The mission briefing is available as soon as the mission is complete and not when you have returned to base. At this point you can quit the mission (an AI pilot will fly the gunship back to base) and you can select another mission to fly.

Promotion and Medals

After a mission you may be promoted or be awarded a medal. Details are given in the debriefing.

Sit Rep (Situation Report)

The Sit Rep outlines your campaign objectives and gives an indication of the campaign progress using ‘force strength’ and ‘kills/losses’ indicators.

In order to win the campaign your forces must successfully complete all of the campaign objectives.

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Some objectives require your forces to capture an enemy installation. To achieve this your forces must weaken the installation via strike missions. Once battle damage assessment has shown the installation to be sufficiently weakened your forces will attempt to insert troops to capture it.

Log (Event Log)

The event log keeps account of all the significant actions that have occurred during the campaign.

The event log is listed with the latest event at the top. Click on any event text to view the location of the message origin.

Payloads

After selecting a gunship you can change the weapon loadout. You can only change the gunship’s weapons when you are landed at an airbase, carrier or FARP.

To change weapons cycle through the weapons available for each pylon or select a default weapon loadout (air-to-ground, air-to-air or recon/scout).

You may change the weapon loadout for any of the gunships in your flight group. For gunships other than Apache Longbows, Comanches, Havocs and Hokums you can only select the three default options.

Chat

Use the chat facility to communicate with other players in multiplayer games.

Options

You can change the game options during a campaign, however, some options will be unavailable and are greyed out.

Save

Save a campaign at any time. The saved game will be available on the Session screen.

Enter a filename for the saved game (restricted to 8 characters – there is no need to enter a file extension).

Quit Campaign

To quit the campaign click the ‘Exit’ button or press l+ Q.

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Basic Handling

If you are a novice pilot then it is recommended that you read the ‘Ground School’ section of the manual to familiarise yourself with the basic principles and handling of a helicopter.

This section will guide you through the flight controls as required for Comanche Hokum and explain the function of the automatic flight systems; ‘autopilot’, ‘altitude hold’ and ‘hover hold’.

Select a ‘Free Flight’ mission to practice your flight procedures. Ensure that you select a passive environment and turn the collisions and weapon damage off.

The flight controls are the same for both Comanche and Hokum.

To re-iterate the lesson from Ground School:-

"It is worth emphasising that all your control movements ('control inputs') should be as smooth and deliberate as possible. Sudden, violent control inputs are to be avoided whenever possible, but especially in hovering or low-speed flight. Make sure that you know where to find airspeed, altitude and vertical velocity readouts on the Head-Up Display (HUD)."

Taking off and rising to the hover

1.Release the rotor brake R

2.The rotor blades will start to spin and the canopy doors will close

3.When the main rotor RPM has reached 90% the ‘RTR RPM’ warning light will turn off and the helicopter is ready for take-off

4.Release the wheel brakes B

5.Watching the torque value on the head-up display, gently increase the collective to 6575% Q

6.The helicopter will start to climb

7.Climb to an altitude of 100 feet / 30 metres so that the helicopter is out of ‘ground effect’

8.Adjust the collective to hold the helicopter in a steady hover Q and A

Transition from the hover to forward flight

1.Ease the cyclic forward and the helicopter will start to accelerate \

2.The helicopter will lose altitude so gently increase the collective to compensate for this Q

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Climbing and diving

1.Pull back on the cyclic to climb ^

2.The helicopter will climb but lose forward speed

3.Push the cyclic forward to regain forward speed \

4.Raise the collective to climb Q

5.The helicopter will climb but gain forward speed

6.To climb without losing or gaining speed you need to simultaneously pull back on the cyclic and raise the collective ^ and Q

7.Push the cyclic forward to dive \

8.The helicopter will lose height but gain forward speed

9.Pull the cyclic back to reduce the dive ^

10.Lower the collective to lose height A

11.The helicopter will lose height and forward speed

12.To dive without losing or gaining speed you need to simultaneously push forward on the cyclic and lower the collective \ and A

Turning in forward flight

1.When the helicopter is hovering or flying at low speed (below 60 knots / 110 km/h) use the pedals to turn Z and X

2.At higher speeds, turning is accomplished by tilting the cyclic left or right to bank the helicopter ] and [

3.If you fly sustained or steeply-banked turns you’ll need to raise the collective Q or ease back on the cyclic ^ (with loss of some forward speed) to avoid losing height

Slowing to the hover from forward flight

1.Start the manoeuvre by pulling back on the cyclic ^ to tilt the helicopter backwards

2.Lower the collective to prevent the helicopter from climbing A

3.As the helicopter slows, gently raise the collective Q to compensate for the diminished main rotor thrust

4.As you approach the hover ease the cyclic forward \ to bring the helicopter level, simultaneously raising the collective Q to maintain altitude

5.Use the pedals Z and X as necessary to keep the helicopter straight

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Landing

1.From a steady hover, gently lower the collective A and the helicopter will begin to lose altitude

2.Watching your vertical speed, adjust the collective Q and A to maintain a steady rate of descent

3.Just before touchdown reduce the rate of descent to soften the landing

4.After touchdown, bottom the collective A

5.Engage the wheel brakes B

6.Engage the rotor brake R

7.The rotor blades will spin down and the canopy doors will open

Taxiing

1.With the rotor blades spun up and the wheel brakes disengaged, increase the collective Q to between 25 and 50%

2.To start taxiing, push gently forward on the cyclic \

3.Use the pedals Z and X to steer the helicopter

4.To slow down, ease back on the cyclic ^

5.To stop apply the wheel brakes B

Trim

Trim re-centres the cyclic to the currently held position. Trim is useful when flying long distances in a straight line so that you do not need to keep pressure on the cyclic.

Autopilot

The autopilot system will fly the helicopter around the waypoint route and eventually land back at base. Autopilot will not engage the enemy at ‘target’ waypoints.

G Autopilot (engage/disengage)

Autopilot is unavailable if the helicopter control systems are damaged or if the helicopter is out of fuel.

Autopilot cannot be engaged when the helicopter's radar altitude is below 25 metres (approximately 80 ft).

Coming in to land at a base, the helicopter may enter a holding pattern until a landing pad becomes available.

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Altitude Hold

The altitude hold system will attempt to hold the helicopter at the current radar altitude, in effect, terrain following for nap of the earth flying.

Altitude hold is unavailable if the helicopter control systems are damaged or if the helicopter is out of fuel.

The radar altitude setting can be increased or decreased by one unit at a time (1 foot Comanche, 1 metre Hokum).

g+ H Altitude hold (engage/disengage)

g+ J Decrease altitude hold level

g+ K Increase altitude hold level

Hover Hold

The hover hold system will attempt to hold the helicopter in a stationary position (station keeping).

Hover hold is unavailable if the helicopter control systems are damaged or if the helicopter is out of fuel.

Hover hold can only be engaged if the horizontal velocity of the helicopter is below 20 knots (approximately 40 Km/h).

Use collective to adjust the hover height and yaw to adjust the heading. Hover hold will disengage with any cyclic input.

Hover hold bleeds off any horizontal velocity and adjusts the collective to zero the vertical velocity. It is not an immediate effect and may take a few moments to stabilise. If you are using a throttle stick then you will have to adjust the collective manually.

Stable hover hold is the same as hover hold except that it maintains altitude automatically for players with throttle sticks.

H Hover hold (engage/disengage)

m+ H Stable hover hold (engage/disengage)