DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight is a highly realistic PC simulation of the Mi-8MTV2, a combat transport and fire support helicopter and an upgraded variant of one of the most widely produced helicopters in the world - the Russian Mi-8 (NATO reporting name ‘Hip’). Having serving in over 50 countries in a wide variety of models over the past 40 years, the Mi-8 is a revered veteran of countless military operations and civilian services around the world. Developed by Belsimtek and Eagle Dynamics, the team behind the hit title DCS: UH-1H Huey, DCS Mi-8MTV2 continues to deliver exceptional realism and immersive gameplay within the DCS World virtual battlefield.

Key features:

• Unmatched flight physics providing the most realistic and dynamic conventional helicopter experience on the PC 


• Multiple player positions, including pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer, and door gunner 


• Accurate and highly detailed 3D cockpit featuring six-degrees-of-freedom technology compatible with head-tracking devices 


• Interactive cockpit controls that allow you to operate systems using the mouse 


• Accurate modeling of the Mi-8MTV2 instruments, weapons, engines, radios, fuel, electrical, and hydraulic systems 


• Highly detailed Mi-8MTV2 external 3D model, liveries, and weapons 


• Accurate audio environment based on custom Mi-8MTV2 sound samples 


• Immersive, handcrafted campaign with a variety of transport and fire support missions 


• Training with interactive and video lessons 


• Multiplayer coop mode for crew members of the same helicopter under development for a later update 


• Developed in close cooperation with actual Mi-8MTV2 operators