DCS: MI-8MTV2, What do You Think?

Finally, new helicopter is out, it's a third one and the biggest so far.

So what do you think? Physics, controls, ergonomics, appearance, GPU performance? Do you like it?

I think the poll needs a wider range of options :)

I put I like it because it is a beta, and I am enjoying very much considering it's still in beta stage. The framerate needs some work, and I want to see the features that are still forthcoming, but I am VERY happy to have yet another DCS level chopper, and one of my all time favorites at that!

I like it, but Im finding it hard to get very exited about it, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the module, just that I dont find the Hip all that interesting... Still it is a great product, and I am certainly going to explore it some more.

Great module all I can say.

It's no Apache but I love it :D

My vote: I like it very much. It has definitely reached my expectations (what were your expectations?)

So, I really love this helicopter and this module !!!

When I read for the first time that BST worked on this new module I was afraid because this helicopter is not the "Eurocopter Tigre" or the "AH-64 Apache" and I was certain that it's a real defeat !!!

But after have seen the beta video, after have seen the few screenshots I said to myself why not ?

However I was under the charm of the Huey UH-1H and when the Mi-8 was available to bought I've quickly bought this new module in "Open Beta", but one thing that I'm sure: Two modules in "Open Beta" why not but not one third module in "Open Beta" because I'm sure that BST can't work on three modules "Open Beta"...

So wait & see and I hope that BST read our messages and understand that we have bought two modules for almost $100.00 (Huey + Mi-8 ) and BST must give us one positive result, his only job is fix any bugs of these two modules, it's not impossible because if they want, they can fix and upgrader these two modules.

BST must working hard but it's possible, we have bought these two modules and BST must give us one result, it's the law of business.

I think also that BST's team must give us when it's possible any news about the evolution of they working we are customers and it's normal to have some information about these products that we have bought...

PS: I'm very sorry for my poor English...

Skulleader.

So what do you think? Physics, controls, ergonomics, appearance, GPU performance? Do you like it?

I like it ! Nice level of details, i was charmed by the Huey, i'm charmed again by the MI-8.

There are several bugs but i'm sur BST will do what needed.

I dont understand all the armarment using, i have little problems with the pilot sight so i hope a user's manual soon, but in a general view this modul is awsome !

Thanks to BELSIMTEK Team ! :thumbup:

Love it! An iconic chopper done incredibly well. Couldn't ask for more... except for them to finish it of course ;)

Really love it. Totally in line with DCS operations (80's period, russian aircraft), and a complexity level that certainly deserves the DCS label.

The module is very well made. Even in beta there is very little to complain about.

I see some are taking the opportunity to push for an AH-64. I'd buy that but to be honest I'm not sure I'd really enjoy it as much as the Mi-8. I like the Mi-8 for the same reason as I like Su-25 (and much prefer it over the A-10C). I don't have a bias towards Russian aircraft but I just like the way these two work. They're simple but really tough war machines.

I also don't mind a transport as long as it's a pure joy to fly which this is. It behaves just like you would expect (although with only youtube videos as a reference and the odd film). It feels like the stability is just right under those massive hanging rotor blades when they're spinning. Long flights are definitely more comfortable compared to the UH-1H.

Got to agree, both choppers are great additions to the DCS stable. Though, when I fly them, stable they ain't!! But that's just me :cry:

Look forward to an English language manual for the Hip though.

The Hip and the Huey are both good choices from a marketing standpoint and I'm enjoying them both immensely. I look forward to upcoming additions to both aircraft.

IMHO I believe the future of both products will rely on the DCS engine allowing for drop off and pick up missions to be added easily. Without real use of the helicopters (other than a gunship role) I think interest will drop.

I'll like this helicopter allot.

Nice details and great sounds.

Sad that my FPS dropt to about 15 to 20 :'(

One year ago if someone would have told me that I will like this heli so much I would have laughed in his face. I considered it just Ugly. Now is beautiful ugly and a treat to fly. :thumbup::pilotfly:

A great FM!

From the get go the sense of weight was perfect.

A real big mama of a chopper that needs lots of care when landing heavy loads.

Great weapons but the rocket damage needs to be improved by ED.

English manual please!

When the huey came out i was like yay ! Then came the Mi8 and i havent touched the huey since, maybe its me but i just like the Mi8 alot more :)

Well done Belsimtek, i love both choppers, cant wait for your future FM's. Just one thing - i would like to see the Huey done and complete as stated.

I would pay for different models of the same helicopter, full price for the first release as this is where most of the work is done and then less for each model released.

The Hind A would be great before the C or OH-6 then Defender.

One year ago if someone would have told me that I will like this heli so much I would have laughed in his face. I considered it just Ugly. Now is beautiful ugly and a treat to fly.

For me it's more stange because I never seen in the real life one Mil Mi-8, I've seen many helicopters (USA, France, Germany, etc) but never this Russian copter.

The first time when I knew that BST publish this Mi-8 I said to myself why ???

After BST and ED have published few screenshots and one video and at this moment I've begin to take an interest at this copter, the day when the Mi-8 was release I bought quickly this new helicopter and since this day I'm under the charm...

Since that I have this Mi-8 I do not fly with my other modules (A-10C, KA-50, P-51D) I fly sometime with the Huey but for me the Mi-8 is the MUST to have for one fan of helicopter !!!!

Before to use the DCS world I was with FSX and I spent many years to fly with the Dodosim Bell 206, now I can say that I can't return with FSX because after have fly with the two helicopter of Belsimtek I'm falling love, it's normal because since I was a little kid I'm a great fan of helicopter, for me these machines are incredible and wonderful.

And all the days I take a pleasure to launch my DCS because I have these helicopters, so a great great thanks to BST and ED for this Mil Mi-8 because it's a real master piece, in Open Beta but a real prefection !!!!

I would like also thanks three ARTISTS who created some real wonders for our Mi-8, Devrim for these incredible versions of the Black and Blue cockpit, Upuaut and Minstay for your awesome repaints, without you our Mi-8 would poor...

Congratulation for this awesome and incredible gift. Skull

I would pay for different models of the same helicopter, full price for the first release as this is where most of the work is done and then less for each model released.

The Hind A would be great before the C or OH-6 then Defender.

ya, something like DLCs for single modules. Would be nice. And i think it's a win-win for both devs and users. Having the main model finished, it's not a great deal for them to make some change to systems, weapons, engines and so on. The Ka-50 with thermal imaging for example, would require only some minor changes to both cockpit and 3d model, and could allow players to fight effectively at night

Voted yes, i like it very much!

I own now the 3 DCS helicopters, learning lately the BS2, but have to say the MI8 is so far my favourit :)

At first, i was afraid of all those buttons and switches everywhere, thinking i'll never know how to start it and fly it...

Now after few days of learning (and because of awesome Bimsiltec tutos) i can start it from cold, fly it quite nicely, and use all weapons :thumbup:

To me, the BS2 is far more easy to fly, but all the electronic stuff way more complex for my little brain! :lol:

i didn't voted anything since its still in beta

but i really like it and its a very detailed module so far

Best chopper for me, un pied total !

I really like it. Even at this Beta stage it's very good.

A comprehensive english manual would be good though.