{"title":"DOF Reality – Helicopter","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dof-reality-m2-2dof-compact-motion-simulator-heli","title":"DOF Reality M2 2DOF Compact Motion Simulator (Heli)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal pitch and roll under your seat — the M2 tilts you forward into a dive, banks you through a pedal turn, and lets every cyclic input land in your body, not just your eyes. Two-axis seat motion that brings DCS, MSFS and X-Plane helicopters to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DOF Reality M2 is a 2DOF seat mover built for one job: putting the feel of rotary flight back into your hips and spine. With two axes of motion — pitch and roll — the seat itself tilts and banks in sync with your sim, so when you nose over into a dive or roll into a hard pedal turn, you actually feel the aircraft load up underneath you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor helicopter flying, that matters more than it does in almost any other discipline. A helo lives in the low-and-slow world of constant small corrections: setting an attitude on the cyclic, catching torque with the pedals, easing into a hover. The M2 translates that telemetry into seat-of-the-pants cues, so you stop reading the artificial horizon and start flying the aircraft the way real pilots do — by what the airframe is telling you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt $1,499 it's the most accessible way into genuine motion simulation, and it's commercial-grade where it counts: a welded steel base, a 220 lb \/ 100 kg rider rating, and a compact footprint that drops into an existing setup without rebuilding your room. It's the M2 we'd recommend to anyone serious about feeling their flying for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotion seat base with integrated drive motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–240V control unit with USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimRacingStudio software license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M2 moves your seat while your collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals stay mounted to your existing cockpit or stand. A seat, controls and VR headset are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegrees of freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-axis (Pitch, Roll)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat-only (the seat moves; controls stay fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange of motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\/s (82°\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 n\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax user weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 lb \/ 100 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 x 16.5 x 16.5 in seat base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade steel \/ metal profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1,499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 1 year (Extended +1 year available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it moves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eseat mover\u003c\/strong\u003e: your seat tilts on its own base to deliver real motion in the most compact, affordable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts you forward and back so you feel acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts side to side so you feel the lean of every corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M2 is the right rig for the helicopter pilot who wants to \u003cstrong\u003efeel\u003c\/strong\u003e their flying without committing to a full-cockpit platform or a four-figure-plus budget. If you're learning the hover, drilling autorotations, or just want DCS and MSFS helos to come alive under your seat, this is where motion starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down:\u003c\/strong\u003e there isn't one — the M2 is the entry point to real DOF Reality motion at $1,499. Below this you're back to a static seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the whole cockpit (seat, pedals and stick) moving as one rigid platform on smoother motors, look at the Hero line — the H2 at $2,499 for 2DOF, or the H3 at $2,999 for an added axis. The M2 platform itself upgrades into the Hero range (H2, H3, H6) when you're ready, so this purchase isn't a dead end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGames, platforms \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M2 drives motion from the telemetry your flight sim already outputs, so the helicopters you fly today work out of the box:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCS World\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full rotary lineup, including the AH-64 Apache, Ka-50 Black Shark, UH-1H Huey and SA342 Gazelle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 \u0026amp; 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in and add-on helicopters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 10\/11\/12\u003c\/strong\u003e — helicopter flight models across all three versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC (Windows) is fully supported across every title above. Console (PlayStation\/Xbox) works for the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for titles that don't. VR is fully supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so the cockpit stays locked to your head while the seat moves underneath you — Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure your exact setup fits? Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e walks through games, platforms, controls and mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you are ready for full-cockpit motion, the M2 platform upgrades into the Hero line (H2, H3, H6). Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the M2 move my cyclic and pedals too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the M2 is a seat-only mover. The seat pitches and rolls beneath you while your stick and pedals stay fixed to the floor or to your rig. That keeps the platform compact and affordable while still delivering the seat-of-the-pants cues that matter most for helicopter flying. If you want the entire cockpit moving as one rigid unit, that's the Hero and Pro full-platform lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs two axes enough to feel like I'm flying a helicopter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most pilots, yes. Pitch and roll are the two cues your body reads most strongly when you set an attitude on the cyclic or catch torque in a turn. The M2's job is to couple that motion to your inner ear so you fly by feel instead of by the instruments — and for hover work, pedal turns and attitude flying, two axes is genuinely transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the M2 work in VR for helicopters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The M2 is supported in VR through OpenVR Motion Compensation, which keeps the virtual cockpit anchored to your head while the seat moves. That's essential for rotary flight, where you're constantly scanning outside the canopy. It's verified with the Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I outgrow a seat mover later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won't be stuck. The M2 platform upgrades into the Hero line — the H2, H3 and H6 — when you're ready for full-cockpit motion on smoother motors. Starting on the M2 is a real entry point into the DOF Reality ecosystem, not a one-and-done purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the M2 fit my space?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M2 is one of the most compact motion rigs available, built around a small steel seat base that drops into an existing setup rather than demanding a dedicated room. It carries riders up to 220 lb \/ 100 kg on a welded, commercial-grade steel frame. 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Where most motion rigs chase fast, jerky cues, the \"r\" variant runs a smooth SFU gearbox that's tuned for the slow, precise inputs of a hover, a pedal-turn, or a careful approach to a confined LZ. Pitch and roll move the entire platform — seat, collective, cyclic and pedals together — so the aircraft tilts under you the way the real one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor DCS World rotorheads in the Apache, Black Shark, Huey or Gazelle, that smoothness is the whole point. You feel the nose dip as you push the cyclic forward, the deck roll into a pedal-turn, and the subtle wallow of holding a hover in gusty air — the exact cues that tell your hands what to do before your eyes catch up. It turns wrestling a helicopter into something you feel through the airframe instead of just reading off the gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt $2,699, the H2r is the most direct way into commercial-grade, full-platform motion for flight and helicopter sims. It's the rig we'd point a serious rotary pilot to first — and it leaves the door open to grow later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid commercial-grade steel rig (supports both a normal and an F1-style seating pose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts for your seat and sliding rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated power-drive motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–240V control unit with USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimRacingStudio software license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-assembly tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot included (buy separately): a seat, your collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals, and a VR headset (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHero (smooth SFU gearbox for flight \u0026amp; heli)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegrees of freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-axis (Pitch, Roll)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull platform (seat and all controls move as one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange of motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\/s (86°\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 n\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7G transverse \/ 0.5G longitudinal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax user weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 lb \/ 150 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 5 ft, 2 ft H (100 x 150 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade steel \/ metal profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$2,699\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 1 year (Extended +1 year available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it moves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-platform\u003c\/strong\u003e rig: the seat and all your controls move together, so your hands and feet stay locked to the cockpit exactly as they would in the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts you forward and back so you feel acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts side to side so you feel the lean of every corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for helicopter and flight pilots who want the two motion cues that matter most in rotary flight — pitch and roll — delivered through a buttery-smooth gearbox rather than a fast, gamey one. If you spend your time in DCS helicopters, MSFS 2024\/2020, or X-Plane rotorcraft and want to \u003cem\u003efeel\u003c\/em\u003e the hover instead of fighting it, this is your platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a taste of motion at a lower entry point, the M2 seat-mover ($1,499) tilts just the seat rather than the whole platform — less immersive for the fine hover work, but easier on the budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want yaw to feel pedal-turns and tail-rotor authority directly? Add it later by upgrading to the H3 (from $1,073), or jump straight to the six-axis H6 for the most complete rotary experience the Hero line offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGames, platforms \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H2r reads live telemetry from the sims rotary pilots care about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCS World\u003c\/strong\u003e helicopters — Apache, Black Shark, Huey, Gazelle and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 \u0026amp; 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 10, 11 and 12\u003c\/strong\u003e helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC (Windows)\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully supported across every title above. \u003cstrong\u003eConsole\u003c\/strong\u003e (PlayStation\/Xbox) works for the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for others. \u003cstrong\u003eVR\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so the cockpit stays locked to your view while the platform moves under you — Valve Index, Quest\/Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the full list of supported titles and how motion data is handled per game, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart at two axes and add yaw later: upgrade to H3 from $1,073, or step up to the six-axis H6. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the \"r\" variant for helicopter sims?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H2r uses an extra-smooth SFU gearbox tuned for the slow, precise movements that define rotary flight. Helicopter work is all about fine, deliberate cues — holding a hover, easing into a pedal-turn, settling onto a confined LZ — and the smooth gearbox delivers those without the abruptness you'd want for, say, a rally car. It's the right tool for pilots who fly with their hands and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 2-axis motion actually give me in a helicopter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get pitch and roll on the full platform, which covers the two cues your body relies on most in rotary flight: the nose dipping and rising as you work the cyclic fore and aft, and the deck rolling as you bank or hold against a crosswind. Because the entire rig moves — seat, collective, cyclic and pedals as one — the aircraft tilts under you instead of just shifting your chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add yaw later for pedal-turns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The H2r is designed to grow with you. You can upgrade to the three-axis H3 from $1,073 to add yaw and feel pedal-turns and tail-rotor authority directly, or step up to the six-axis H6 for the most complete rotary motion in the Hero line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle my rig and me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H2r is built from commercial-grade steel and supports a max user weight of 330 lb \/ 150 kg, with a footprint of 2 x 5 ft and about 2 ft of height (100 x 150 cm). It's a stable, serious platform meant to move a fully loaded cockpit — controls and all — not just a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work in VR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. VR is fully supported via OpenVR Motion Compensation, which keeps your virtual cockpit anchored to your head while the platform moves beneath you — essential for helicopters, where you're constantly scanning outside during a hover. 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It moves in \u003cstrong\u003epitch and roll\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two axes that carry the most information when you're hovering a Black Shark or pulling into a Gazelle turn. And because it's a full-platform design, your seat, collective, cyclic and pedals all move together as one unit, so the controls stay exactly where your hands left them no matter how the airframe tilts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelicopters live in the low-speed, high-attitude regime where a motion seat falls short and a full platform shines. As you ease into a hover, the P2e holds and translates the subtle attitude changes that tell you the aircraft is drifting before the instruments do. Roll the cyclic and the whole rig banks with you; nose over into a dive and the pitch axis loads up under you. 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For a deeper breakdown of how the axes map to flight, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd yaw (P3e from $1,650) or keep climbing — the Pro line upgrades all the way to the six-axis P6e. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 2-axis enough for flying helicopters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most rotary-wing flying, yes. Pitch and roll carry the bulk of the attitude information you act on in a hover, a banked turn or a dive, and the P2e delivers both on a fast, full-platform chassis. If you specifically want tail-rotor and pedal cues, you can step up to the 3-axis P3e for yaw — or add it later, since the P2e upgrades to yaw from $1,650.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the P2e \"Pro\" versus the Hero line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pro chassis is the strongest and fastest tier DOF Reality builds. It runs roughly 50% faster than the Hero platforms and uses commercial-grade steel rated for users up to 440 lb \/ 200 kg, so it holds up to long helicopter sessions and aggressive maneuvering that a lighter rig would struggle with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo my flight controls move with the platform?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The P2e is a full-platform design — your seat, cyclic, collective and pedals all mount to the moving frame and travel together. Your hands and feet stay aligned with the controls no matter how the platform pitches or rolls, which is exactly what you want when you're making fine hover corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the P2e in VR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The P2e supports OpenVR Motion Compensation, which keeps your in-headset view locked to the virtual cockpit while the platform moves underneath you — no nausea-inducing drift. It works with the Valve Index, Quest\/Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much space do I need for the P2e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe platform has a 2 x 5 ft footprint and stands 2 ft tall (100 x 150 cm), so plan for a dedicated spot with clearance around it for the full range of motion. The exact dimensions and weight ratings are listed in the spec table on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOF Reality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51853842153688,"sku":"DOF-P2E-HELI","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4095\/7912\/files\/00_p2_heli_1.png?v=1781913359"},{"product_id":"dof-reality-p3e-3-axis-pro-motion-platform-heli","title":"DOF Reality P3e 3-Axis Pro Motion Platform (Heli)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree commercial-grade axes — \u003cstrong\u003epitch, roll and yaw\u003c\/strong\u003e — move your entire cockpit as one. 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The \"r\" variant adds the smooth SFU gearbox built for the slow, deliberate movements of flight at the hover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H4r is DOF Reality's 4-axis Hero platform tuned specifically for rotary-wing flying. On top of pitch, roll and yaw, it adds \u003cstrong\u003eheave\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vertical lift and sink that defines helicopter flight. When you pull collective and the aircraft climbs, you feel it in your body; when you settle into a hover or take an unexpected drop, the platform translates it the moment it happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a full-platform Hero rig, the seat and all your controls move together. Your cyclic and collective stay locked to the same reference frame as your body, so the cues feel honest instead of disorienting — exactly what you want when you're managing a delicate hover or working a tight approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"r\" in H4r is the part that matters most for helicopter pilots. It uses the extra-smooth SFU gearbox tuned for the slow, precise, low-speed movements that flight and heli sims demand. Where a standard rig can feel notchy at a crawl, the H4r glides — and at $4,399 it's the most refined 4-axis heave platform we recommend for serious rotary-wing immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid commercial-grade steel rig (supports both a normal and an F1-style seating pose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts for your seat and sliding rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated power-drive motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–240V control unit with USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimRacingStudio software license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-assembly tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot included (buy separately): a seat, your collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals, and a VR headset (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHero (smooth SFU gearbox for flight \u0026amp; heli)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegrees of freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-axis (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull platform (seat and all controls move as one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange of motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\/s (86°\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 n\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7G transverse \/ 0.5G longitudinal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax user weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 lb \/ 150 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x 5 ft, 2 ft H (100 x 150 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade steel \/ metal profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4,399\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 1 year (Extended +1 year available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it moves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-platform\u003c\/strong\u003e rig: the seat and all your controls move together, so your hands and feet stay locked to the cockpit exactly as they would in the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts you forward and back so you feel acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts side to side so you feel the lean of every corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYaw\u003c\/strong\u003e — rotates the platform to reproduce rear traction loss — oversteer, drift and coordinated turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeave\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives the whole platform vertically for curbs, kerbs, bumps and (in the air) runway texture and turbulence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the helicopter pilot who has outgrown a static chair and wants real heave plus a smooth, low-speed feel for hovering, autorotations and precision approaches in DCS World, MSFS and X-Plane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mainly want pitch, roll and yaw and can live without dedicated vertical heave, the 3-axis H3r saves you money while keeping the same smooth Hero feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis rig (H4r):\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet spot for rotary-wing sim — adds heave on a full moving platform with the SFU gearbox, so the hover and the climb both land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Want the two remaining axes of motion for the most complete envelope? The H6 adds surge and sway, and you can upgrade into it later from $2,875 — three extra motors, frame parts and a new control box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGames, platforms \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H4r is built to run the helicopter sims that matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCS World\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full rotary-wing lineup, including the Apache, Black Shark, Huey and Gazelle, where heave and smooth low-speed motion make hovering and gun runs come alive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 \u0026amp; 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — helicopter flying with native telemetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 10, 11 and 12\u003c\/strong\u003e — helicopters across all three versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC (Windows)\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully supported across every title. \u003cstrong\u003eConsole (PlayStation\/Xbox)\u003c\/strong\u003e works for the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for many others. \u003cstrong\u003eVR\u003c\/strong\u003e is supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so your headset stays locked to the platform with the Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a full breakdown of supported titles and setups, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade to the full six-axis H6 from $2,875 — three extra motors, frame parts and a new control box. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does heave add for helicopter flying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeave is the vertical axis — the lift and sink of the aircraft. On the H4r it means you physically feel the climb when you pull collective and the settle when you reduce it. For helicopters, where so much of the work happens in the vertical, heave is the cue that turns a hover from a visual exercise into a felt one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the \"r\" variant for a heli sim instead of a standard H4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"r\" uses the extra-smooth SFU gearbox tuned for the slow, precise movements that flight and helicopter sims live in. Rotary-wing flying is full of tiny, deliberate inputs and gentle hovers, and the SFU gearbox keeps that low-speed motion glassy-smooth rather than stepped — which is exactly the feel you want at the hover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo my cyclic and collective move with the platform?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The H4r is a full-platform Hero rig, so the seat and all your controls move together as one. Your cyclic and collective stay in the same reference frame as your body, keeping the motion cues honest during delicate hovers and approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add more axes of motion later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can. The H4r upgrades to the full six-axis H6 from $2,875, which brings three extra motors, frame parts and a new control box to add surge and sway. It's a real path forward if you want the most complete motion envelope down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work in VR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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For collective, cyclic, pedals and seat fitment guidance, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade to the flagship six-axis P6e from $4,250. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. 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For aggressive rotary-wing maneuvering and sharp, repeatable cues, the extra speed and rigidity of the Pro platform make the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo all four axes move my flight controls with me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The P4e moves the entire platform — seat, pedals, collective and cyclic — as one unit across pitch, roll, yaw and heave. Your hands and feet stay perfectly aligned with the motion, so the cues match your inputs instead of fighting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I run the P4e in VR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The P4e supports OpenVR Motion Compensation, which keeps your headset view stable while the platform moves underneath you — compatible with Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more. It's a superb match for immersive helicopter flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I decide I want more axes later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're covered. 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Pitch, roll and yaw move your seat, pedals, collective and cyclic together as one solid platform — so when you nose into a dive, crank into a pedal turn, or wrestle a settling-with-power recovery, your inner ear and your eyes finally agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the “r” variant special is the extra-smooth SFU gearbox. Helicopter flight lives in the slow, deliberate, micro-corrected end of the motion envelope — a steady hover, a gentle translational lift, the subtle roll as you trim out drift. Cheaper drives can feel notchy at those crawling speeds; the SFU gearbox glides, giving you the fluid, hard-to-fool motion cues that make a hover feel like a hover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt $3,299 on a commercial-grade steel frame, the H3r is a serious, do-it-right platform that stays out of your way and lets you focus on flying. 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Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. 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The whole cockpit moves as one, and you feel every hover correction in your seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H6r is DOF Reality's flagship Hero platform, built for pilots who want the full picture of motion under them. All six axes move together — the seat, the collective, the cyclic and the pedals ride as a single body — so what you feel matches what the airframe is doing, not just an approximation of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor helicopter work, that completeness matters. A hover is never truly still: the aircraft drifts, settles, and fights torque, and the H6r's \"r\"-spec SFU gearbox is the reason those tiny, continuous movements come through clean instead of notchy. Heave lets the floor drop out from under you in a hard descent, surge and sway translate translational lift and pedal-turn slip, and yaw answers the tail rotor directly. It is the difference between watching the instruments tell you you're sliding and feeling it in your gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt $7,599 it is a serious piece of equipment, and it is meant to be the last platform you buy. Six axes, commercial-grade steel, and a 375 lb capacity put it at the ceiling of the Hero range — there is no half-step left on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid commercial-grade steel rig (supports both a normal and an F1-style seating pose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts for your seat and sliding rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated power-drive motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100–240V control unit with USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimRacingStudio software license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-assembly tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 1-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot included (buy separately): a seat, your collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals, and a VR headset (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHero (smooth SFU gearbox for flight \u0026amp; heli)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDegrees of freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-axis (Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Heave, Surge, Sway)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull platform (seat and all controls move as one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange of motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\/s (86°\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 n\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5G in all directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax user weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 lb \/ 170 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 5 ft, 2 ft H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade steel \/ metal profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$7,599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull 1 year (Extended +1 year available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it moves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-platform\u003c\/strong\u003e rig: the seat and all your controls move together, so your hands and feet stay locked to the cockpit exactly as they would in the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts you forward and back so you feel acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll\u003c\/strong\u003e — tilts side to side so you feel the lean of every corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYaw\u003c\/strong\u003e — rotates the platform to reproduce rear traction loss — oversteer, drift and coordinated turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeave\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives the whole platform vertically for curbs, kerbs, bumps and (in the air) runway texture and turbulence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurge\u003c\/strong\u003e — slides you forward and back under hard acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSway\u003c\/strong\u003e — slides you left and right through fast direction changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H6r is for the committed helicopter and flight-sim pilot who wants every axis of motion and refuses to compromise on smoothness — the kind of person logging serious hours in DCS rotary-wing modules or flying precision approaches in X-Plane and MSFS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mostly fly and don't need yaw, heave, surge and sway, the \u003cstrong\u003eH4r\u003c\/strong\u003e ($3,999 base) gives you pitch and roll with the same smooth Hero motors for far less — plenty for fixed-wing and lighter rotary work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want roughly 50% faster, stronger, commercial-grade motion and plan to push hard maneuvers or run the rig near-continuously, the \u003cstrong\u003eP6e\u003c\/strong\u003e ($9,999) is the full six-axis Pro platform — more authority and speed at the cost of the Hero line's signature glassy smoothness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most pilots chasing immersion over raw aggression, the H6r is the sweet spot: maxed-out axes, refined motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGames, platforms \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H6r reads live telemetry from the major flight and helicopter titles and translates it into platform motion:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCS World\u003c\/strong\u003e helicopters — Apache, Black Shark, Huey, Gazelle and the rest of the rotary-wing roster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 \u0026amp; 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 10\/11\/12\u003c\/strong\u003e helicopters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC (Windows)\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully supported across all of these titles and is the recommended setup for serious rotary-wing flying. \u003cstrong\u003eConsole\u003c\/strong\u003e (PlayStation\/Xbox) works for the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for others. \u003cstrong\u003eVR\u003c\/strong\u003e is supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so the headset stays locked to the cockpit while the platform moves — verified with the Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with helicopter-specific controls — a collective, cyclic and anti-torque pedals all mount to the moving frame. Check our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eDOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e for the current list of supported titles and setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the top of the Hero line: full six axes, already maxed out. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the H6r have an \"r\" in the name, and does it matter for helicopters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"r\" denotes the extra-smooth SFU gearbox, tuned specifically for the slow, precise movements that flight and helicopter sims demand. In a hover or a gentle approach the aircraft is making constant tiny corrections, and that gearbox lets those micro-movements come through fluid instead of stepped. For rotary-wing flying it is exactly the right tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo all six axes actually help in a helicopter, or is that overkill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey all earn their keep. Pitch and roll cover cyclic input and bank, yaw answers the tail rotor and pedal turns, heave gives you the floor-dropping sensation of a descent or settling-with-power, and surge and sway carry translational lift and slip. Helicopters move in every direction at once, so a full six-axis platform like the H6r matches that better than a two- or three-axis rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole cockpit move, or just the seat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whole platform. The seat and all your controls — collective, cyclic, pedals — are mounted to the frame and move as one body. Your hands and feet stay in their correct relationship to the seat at all times, which is what makes the motion feel like flying rather than like being shaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the H6r the most capable platform DOF Reality makes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the top of the Hero line — full six axes, already maxed out, so there is no further upgrade within the Hero family. 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corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYaw\u003c\/strong\u003e — rotates the platform to reproduce rear traction loss — oversteer, drift and coordinated turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeave\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives the whole platform vertically for curbs, kerbs, bumps and (in the air) runway texture and turbulence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurge\u003c\/strong\u003e — slides you forward and back under hard acceleration and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSway\u003c\/strong\u003e — slides you left and right through fast direction changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P6e is for the dedicated rotary-wing pilot who wants every cue the simulation can send — serious DCS World helicopter study-sim flyers, MSFS and X-Plane helo enthusiasts who treat the hover as a craft, and anyone building a no-compromise rotary 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The P6e is the flagship — full six-axis, commercial-grade, with nothing above it in the DOF Reality lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGames, platforms \u0026amp; compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P6e is built for the leading helicopter titles and the controls a serious rotary pilot runs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCS World\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full helicopter roster including the AH-64D Apache, Ka-50 Black Shark, UH-1H Huey and SA342 Gazelle, where the P6e’s six axes shine on torque management and precision hover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 \u0026amp; 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eX-Plane 10\/11\/12\u003c\/strong\u003e helicopters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatforms:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC (Windows) is fully supported across every title above. Console (PlayStation\/Xbox) works for the select games that send telemetry over the network, and the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for others. VR is supported through OpenVR Motion Compensation, so your view stays locked to the cockpit while the platform moves — Valve Index, Quest\/Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a full-platform rig the P6e carries your seat, collective, cyclic and pedals as one assembly, so your control mounts move with you. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dof-support\"\u003eour DOF support page\u003c\/a\u003e for setup and compatibility details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete your rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS Mounts Kit and Honeycomb A+B adapter to bolt your stick, throttle and yoke straight to the moving cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eSeats \u0026amp; harnesses\u003c\/a\u003e — DOF Reality seat, Sparco R100\/R333\/Sprint, 4-point harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRS UShake 6 tactile cushion, SRS Hurricane wind package, Buttkicker mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePracticality:\u003c\/strong\u003e monitor mount, floor mat with DOF shield, protective covers, transport wheels, cable extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e the MagicBox adapter bridges motion for PlayStation and Xbox titles that don’t send telemetry natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions, Add-Ons \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e guide, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dof-reality-accessories\"\u003eall accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFuture-proof: upgrade later\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flagship: full six-axis, commercial-grade — nothing above it. Every DOF Reality platform is modular — see how the upgrade paths work on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/options-and-upgrades\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour rig ships \u003cstrong\u003efactory-direct\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to order, with a typical \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 week\u003c\/strong\u003e build-and-delivery window via FedEx or DHL Express — door-to-door, fully insured and tracked. It arrives disassembled in two boxes (commercial-grade steel, so it is heavy by design = rigid and durable) and bolts together with the included tools; then you install SimRacingStudio and connect by USB. Any import duties, taxes, or customs charges set by your country are the customer’s responsibility and are not included in the product or shipping price — in line with the manufacturer’s policy. Full details on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-and-delivery\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty, support \u0026amp; financing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery platform includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an optional \u003cstrong\u003eExtended +1 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e. As an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorized DOF Reality dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e based in the USA, we back every order with free pre-sale consultation and hands-on setup help — and you can split the cost with \u003cstrong\u003eShop Pay, Affirm, or Klarna\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Questions before you buy? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e or call (952) 649-5710. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-and-support\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy six axes for helicopter flying instead of three or four?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotary flight loads every axis at once. You need yaw to feel torque effect and pedal-turn authority, heave to feel translational lift and settling, and surge and sway to feel the drift you correct in a hover — on top of pitch and roll. The P6e drives all six together, so the cues arrive the way they do in a real cockpit instead of being flattened into fewer directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the P6e overkill if I mostly hover and do confined-area work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecision hover is exactly where the P6e earns its keep. The lateral sway and vertical heave give you the early drift and settling cues that let you make tiny corrections before the aircraft gets away from you, and full yaw reproduces the torque pull when you change pitch. If hover craft is your focus, the extra axes are the point, not the excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole rig move, including my collective and cyclic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The P6e is a full-platform design — your seat and all your controls move as one. Your hands stay referenced to the collective and cyclic throughout, which is how a real helicopter cues you and a big reason the motion feels authoritative rather than disorienting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I fly it in VR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. With OpenVR Motion Compensation the headset view stays anchored to the moving cockpit, so the platform’s motion and your visuals agree. It is supported on Valve Index, Quest and Quest 2, Reverb G2, Vive, Pimax and more — an excellent match for the immersion a six-axis helo rig delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there anything more capable in the DOF Reality range?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The P6e is the flagship: full six-axis motion on commercial-grade steel, with the fastest and strongest actuation DOF Reality offers. Nothing sits above it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOF Reality","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51853842645208,"sku":"DOF-P6E-HELI","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/4095\/7912\/files\/00_p6_heli_1.png?v=1781913384"}],"url":"https:\/\/simdriveperformance.com\/collections\/dof-reality-heli.oembed","provider":"SimDrive Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}