Utes (Russian: Утес) is a playable terrain in ArmA 2.
Overview[]
Located almost thirty kilometres off the south-eastern coast of Chernarus, Utes is the second largest of Chernarus' three islands.[1][2]
Its most notable feature is the airbase built in the centre which split the northern and southern halves of the island. In addition, three military bases can be found: two in the north and another to the south of the airfield. The only two towns in the island, Kamenyy and Strelka, are located to the north and south-east of the airfield (respectively). Both towns have docks to accommodate small boats.
Geography[]
Utes covers a total landmass of approximately ~ 26.2 square kilometres.[1][3] The island partially consists of pine forests clustered in the south-east and north-west. The other parts of the island are mostly grassy hills surrounded by rocky cliffs.
Settlements[]
Utes contains only two named settlements. The majority of the island is either reserved exclusively for military use or remains uninhabited.
Settlements on Utes | |
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Kamenyy • Strelka |
Points of interest[]
USS Khe Sanh[]
- Main article: USS Khe Sanh
The USS Khe Sanh (LHD-9) is always moored to the south-west of Utes' coastline. It serves as the lead ship of the U.S. Marine Corps' 27th Marine Expeditionary Unit (27th MEU).[4] The flight deck is designed to support a variety of V/STOL-capable planes. Transport helicopters and light patrol vessels can also utilise the ship as a permanent helipad/dock to operate from.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The USS Khe Sanh is considered to be part of the terrain itself and cannot be "driven" like a true ship.
- Utes is prominently featured in ArmA 2's official (but non-canon) Eagle Wing campaign, though the island itself does not make a physical appearance.[5]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rok_bi_wiki et al. 2009, Utes, Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki, viewed 16 January 2024, <https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Utes>.
- ↑ Bohemia Interactive a.s., 2010, 'ARMA 2 Environment CHERNARUS', Chernarus - The Real Country, ARMA X: Anniversary Edition, viewed 16 January 2024, <A2_All_In_One.pdf>.
- ↑ Mořický, K 2016, 'Arma Terrains', Karel Mořický, 22 June, viewed 16 January 2024, <http://moricky.com/2016/06/arma-terrains/>.
- ↑ Mořický, K 2009, Marines En Route to Green Sea, AAN Online, viewed 16 January 2024, <http://aan.moricky.com/en/europe/2-marines-en-route-to-green-sea.html>.
- ↑ ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Eagle Wing, End of the World, "The villager there, that's Lucin. He told us about a nuclear shelter on the island of Utes, south of the mainland. We will get to the harbor, find a boat and get out of here before the wind changes."
See also[]
Playable terrains in ArmA 2 | |
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Bukovina • Bystrica • Chernarus • Desert • Proving Grounds • Shapur • Takistan • Utes • Zargabad | |
Operation Arrowhead | British Armed Forces | Private Military Company | Army of the Czech Republic |