VIDEO GAMES : HELICOPTER SIMULATOR SOARS.Byline: Roy Bassave Knight-Ridder Tribune News Wire The game: Jane's Combat Simulations Jane's Combat Simulations was a brand of PC flight and combat simulators released by Electronic Arts (EA). The Jane's Information Group sold the rights to EA so that EA could lend authenticity and accuracy to their growing line of combat games. AH-64D AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter, D version, with Longbow radar improvements Longbow longbow Leading missile weapon of the English from the 14th century into the 16th century. Probably of Welsh origin, it was usually 6 ft (2 m) tall and shot arrows more than a yard long. . Formats: PC CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . Estimated selling price, manufacturer: $50, Origin, Electronic Arts. Category: Flight simulator flight simulator, device providing a controlled environment in which a flight trainee can experience conditions approximating those of actual flight. A simulator generally consists of an enclosure housing a working replica of the interior of the cockpit of an . Players: One. Recommended ages: 10 and older. How the game works: AH-64D Longbow is an authentic simulation experience that allows you to fly today's most lethal attack helicopter A helicopter specifically designed to employ various weapons to attack and destroy enemy targets. . You can experience five different types of missions, such as flying in a campaign set in the near future. Also, there is instant action, plus interactive training and altogether more than 250 missions! As a bonus, there are 12 historically accurate missions from Operation Desert Storm Noun 1. Operation Desert Storm - the United States and its allies defeated Iraq in a ground war that lasted 100 hours (1991) Gulf War, Persian Gulf War - a war fought between Iraq and a coalition led by the United States that freed Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; (Gulf War) and Operation Just Cause (Panama). You can also use the detailed manual and reference card to get you flying. Good points, bad points: Producer Andy Hollis' Origin team created AH-64D Longbow under an alliance with Jane's Information Group, the world's leading authority on military and global intelligence information. AH-64D Longbow has fully textured, rolling terrain using data from U.S. Geological Survey digital elevation maps. The result is that every inch you fly over looks real. Learning to fly AH-64D Longbow is a breeze. For a realistic experience, use a flystick and rudder pedals. The development team used actual operations manuals and design documents from the aircraft manufacturer. Additionally, AH-64D Longbow contains live-action video and authentic Longbow footage to help you track your progress through the simulation. The best thing is that the AH-64D Longbow is not in service yet, but you get to fly it before it goes into active duty. Contact Electronic Arts at http://www.ea.com or Origin at http://www.ea.com/origin.html for more information. Tips: For help, get ``The Official Guide to Jane's AH-64D Longbow From Origin'' ($19.95). This 224-page field book contains scouting reports and mission-by-mission analysis. It also includes articles from magazines produced by Jane's Information Group and interviews with actual Longbow Apache pilots. The verdict: This is as close as you'll get to being a test pilot without having a security clearance. |
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