DCS Development Reports

[Phantom88]

This is something new that DCS has added to it's weekend news section,They give some insight into whats being worked on/coming up for DCS World.

***DCS Development Report #3***

Development Report #3
The new Ka50 3D cockpit model is already at the texturing stage. Remember, this will be a free enhancement for existing Black Shark owners. In mid 2020 we plan to release a brand new external model along with certain new weapons and avionics systems with even greater cockpit enhancements. The product will also come with new missions, mission functionalities and gameplay. This module will be named Black Shark 3 and will be available at a substantial discount for existing Black Shark 2 owners and at full price for new users. Enjoy the screenshots below.
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Other Development Updates which might be of interest:


F/A-18C Hornet: the team is focused on the completion of the AGM-62 Walleye, updating the Harpoon, implementing dynamic launch zones / release points for JDAMs and JSOWs and Pre-Briefed mode for the AGM-88 HARM. The Team are working on completing and improving the current weapons prior to moving on to new systems such as the SLAM and SLAM-ER. TWS and enhanced radar modes will follow.
P-47D: A lot of work is being put into the external model that includes the landing gear, landing gear doors, intercooler and oil cooler flaps, landing flaps and creating realistic paint schemes. The cockpit is coming along well with remaining work mostly on the lighting and cockpit-view pilot model. The team are tuning the flight model, power plant and systems.
Supercarrier: the model is 95% complete with deck crew animations progressing well. This week we made good progress on the holdback bar animations and general scripting of launch operations. We’ve also made good progress on the LSO platform which offers an exceptional level of detail and functionality. For the early access launch, we plan 14 aircraft spawn locations.
Mi-24: UV mapping of the pilot’s cockpit is almost done and then we will spend about a month working on the animations and textures. The flight model is near 80% complete.
Integrated Voice Chat: We are now in the final stretch of rolling out the test version. We’ve added a minimize command, volume options, mic options, and bug fixes. Following the initial release, we will implement the creation of rooms.
New Effects: We are currently working on missile flame and smoke enhancements as well as new tracer art. This should deliver a new level of realism to exhaust flames based on motor and fuel type.
Dynamic Campaign: We now have a basic test version that works within DCS World to evaluate the real-time strategy element of the system. We are using this to debug the system. In parallel, work is now underway on the UI interface and the AI machine learning code. This is complex and is receiving a lot of focus at the moment.
Our new ‘secret’ terrain is coming along very well. We hope to be releasing screens shots soon…

Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

[scotth6]

I am really looking forward to the cockpit enhancements for the KA-50 and the A-10C. It is awesome that ED are upgrading them like this. The Warthog still has it even as it is. I have been flying Warthog campaigns for the past few weeks, and with the Rift S, the cockpit labels and all the screens are as clear as day. I can't wait for the improvements that the upgrades will bring. Compared to how good the Warthog already is, it should be spectacular.

[Phantom88]

Development Report #4


Hornet & Viper: Our focus is currently on cleaning up the F-16C enough to release it to the “stable” version and there are a number of must have items on the to do list notably Track While Scan (TWS), some flight dynamics tuning and cockpit systems developments. Meanwhile, other team members are at work on the Hornet TWS and weapon systems enhancements. We expect a hard push on the Hornet’s radar and targeting pod by the end of the month.

SA-5 (S-200V) new 3D models: The S-200 (NATO: SA-5 Gammon) is a Russian medium to high altitude long-range heavy surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. A highly-proliferated weapon, it is currently in service in at least 12 countries. The later S-200V, S-200M, and S-200VE use the 5V28 missile. The missile measures 10.7 m in length, 0.86 m diameter, and has a range up to 250 km. The 5V28 uses a proximity fused conventional 217 kg HE warhead with semi-active homing guidance.

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Clouds: A very anticipated improvement coming to DCS is already making progress. Just a few of the improvements we are looking to add to this are (the following is subject to change):

Different cloud types, such as:

Cumulus
Сumulonimbus
Сirrus
And variations.


Localized precipitation
Multiple cloud layers
Multi-player synchronization
Lower Performance overhead with minimal to no “pop-in”

[Phantom88]

Development Report #5
Supercarrier - "Population" of our new aircraft carrier is not limited to the flight deck but also the sailors and pre-flight crew of the island. Following the early access release, it will later it will be possible to occupy the Air Boss and Landing Signal Officer (LSO) locations in both 2D and VR. All of this will be available in the new DCS: Supercarrier module. In the meantime, please enjoy these work-in-progress images.



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[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDR1KdC26pQ

[Phantom88]

Development Report #6

Working with our partners at Deka Ironwork, we plan to release the DCS: JF-17 Thunder on December 4th, 2019. It will be available from both the DCS World e-Shop and Steam. Stay tuned for more details!
The team has been cranking away on the F-16C Viper, but we needed a few more days to complete the announced features for the next Open Beta. Eagerly awaited features of the next F-16C update will be the Track While Scan (TWS) radar mode, initial data link, external lights, centerline fuel tank, and more. Following this Open Beta, our modern-day fixed-wing jet dev team will focus on the Hornet’s targeting pod, TWS and other radar modes, updates to weapons like the JDAM and JSOW, and more.
Supercarrier work continues to revolve around the deck crew animations, improved lighting and visual effects as well as the LSO station. We are on track to release the Early Access of this module in the very near future.
Both the A-10C and Ka-50 new cockpits are progressing well with a lot of work invested into realistic textures and effects. We will use these products to take cockpit night lighting to the next level.
The Mi-24 cockpits are progressing well and we should be able to show you the first renders in the very near future.
The P-47 is looking beautiful inside and out and our flight model engineers have been very busy tuning the flight dynamics to match the real aircraft based on excellent references and first-hand pilot experience.
The visual effects of the new WWII damage model are now getting most of the focus because the internal damage effects and the physics are nearly complete. It’s just as important for the damage to look correct as the impact on systems and aircraft performance.
The basics of the dynamic campaign simulation engine are working in the map view and we’ve been using this to test the RTS element of the system. To support this, we’ve been adding new icons to the map for items like factories, warehouses, logistic units, and more. Work is also underway on providing visual indications of ground force movements and emplacements in the map view.


Thank you all for your passion and support.

[Phantom88]

Development Report #7
DCS Voice Chat Roadmap -

Q4 2019

Bug fixing of the initial release
Illumination of the PTT button while transmitting


Iteration 1 - Q1 2020

User-created rooms
Auto-created rooms for multi-crew
Auto-created rooms for key frequencies set in the Mission Editor


Iteration 2

Show the name of the user who is talking at the moment
Possibility to tune volume of own mic
Possibility to put on/off the voice of any user
Possibility to tune the volume of any user
Mic self-test
Software boost of the audio signal


Iteration 3

Frequency-based coms
Encrypted radio
Possibility to work with few radios simultaneously


Iteration 4

Radio effects on voice transmission
Real radio visibility depending on the power of actual radio units and terrain


Iteration 5

Comm jamming effect with additional zones for EW



Thank you all for your passion and support

[Phantom88]

Development Report #8
Damage Model - As we enter the home stretch on the new Damage Model for WWII Fighters, we are working hard to create and tune new effects for all aspects. We are excited to show you how they are looking so far, and how they will look even more incredible when you finally see it for yourself.




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Many thanks to all our faithful community.

Yours sincerely,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

[Phantom88]

Development Report #10
DCS: WWII Asset Pack - Work continues on this highly anticipated update to the WWII asset pack, one of the final items we are working on is the addition of torpedoes to DCS World. Torpedoes will be available for the Ju-88A-4, U-boat and E-boat. This will give Mission Creators and users the possibility to take part in hunting and/or defending shipping lines in the recently updated Normandy Map. This addition opens up many future possibilities for DCS World. Once this update is ready it will add the following:


A-20 Boston AI aircraft
Ju-88A-4 AI Aircraft
8.8cm Flak Gun 41
Siemens Flakscheinwerfer 37 projector plus Generator
E-boat Schnellboot type S-100
U-boat type 7
Stug III Tank Destroyer
M10 Tank Destroyer
Mk VIII Centaur IV Tank
Elefant self-propelled artillery
Mk IV Churchill VII Tank
Torpedoes for aircraft and sea vessels

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[jymp]

What about the Supercarrier ??

[Phantom88]

What about the Supercarrier ??
No New News this week.

[Phantom88]

Although not a DCS Development report I thought I'd post this here instead of starting a new thread,This guy does very nice videos explaining DCS News and developments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RqGETt_XWI&t=18s

[Phantom88]

***From DCS Facebook***"
DCS World 2020 and Beyond
While 2019 was a monumental year for DCS World, we have even bigger and better things in store for 2020! This not only includes new aircraft like the P-47 Thunderbolt, Mi-24P Hind, and continued development of the F/A-18C Hornet and F-16C Viper, but we will also see detailed aircraft carrier operations with DCS: Supercarrier, and new maps to fly over like the free Mariana Islands map and The Channel map. We will also be releasing updates to the A-10C Warthog and Ka-50 Black Shark (including a free cockpit update).
Most of the Eagle Dynamics team will be focused on improvements to the DCS World core that includes performance improvements, more realistic lighting, a new cloud and weather system, an outstanding damage modeling, a new airfield air traffic control system, air-to-ground radar and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, improved missile dynamics, more life-like AI, new AI units, and a dynamic campaign system.
Later this year, we are looking forward to announcing an eagerly awaited aircraft for DCS World.
Our 3rd party partners will also be hard at work in 2020 with the F-15E Strike Eagle, MiG-23 Flogger, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, Syria and Falkland Islands maps, and more.
We look forward to taking this journey with you, and all of us at Eagle Dynamics thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWN5R7tRMws

[Phantom88]

***Developer **News***

Ka-50 free cockpit update
Development report #13
Over the last few weeks, we have been hard at work preparing the next big update to DCS World: version 2.5.6. This update will bring a number of highly anticipated things one of which we can share with you now;


The DCS: Black Shark 2, Ka-50 free cockpit update. This is a completely rebuilt Ka-50 cockpit with new, high-resolution geometry and textures. It will also take advantage of new lighting and materials.

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We look forward to taking this journey with you.
Yours sincerely,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

[Phantom88]

***H U G E**Update**Today***
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DCS World open beta 2.5.6.43453
China Asset Pack: added the 09III SSN AI submarine
ME: Focused and unfocused checkboxes will no longer look so similar
ME: TAB switch order on the weather panel has been corrected
ME. Text in the condition field on the group panel will not be memorized for the next mission
Static ships will now spawn at sea level
ME. Eliminated the same static names of units in the template
User with AI wingman on runway start Aborts take off - AI takes off and keeps going - fixed
Maps surface optimizations
Maps traffic optimizations
Increased night visibility distance of urban area lights
MP: Client and dedicated server instances now use common nicknames.lua file
Input. Joystick adjustment panel. Added possibility to type necessary digital values into user curve fields
MP: Static objects no longer spawn differently for server and clients
Input panel: Added new foldable view of the input list. This can be turned on and off via a special checkbox
Input panel. Help window added, new feature added (right mouse click to open pop-up menu), Categories menu added to device column header
AGM-154A-B: Corrected Radar Cross Section (RCS) value
A-10C, FC3 and BS2 modules migrated to ED DRM protection
Caucasus. Hovering cranes fixed
Missile exhaust fluctuations eliminated
MP. Speedboats spawned via scripting are invisible to clients - fixed

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM
CAS page update, you can now edit and delete records
Fixed cockpit texture text issue
Fixed bomb release order
Fixed CTD after alignment when selecting DATA page
Fixed Flashing letters in HUD
Fixed TACAN offset symbol position in the MPCD
Fixed VVM HUD position will now remain on the same horizontal plane with the GVM
Changed the gun pod ammo to PGU-32/U SAPHEI-T 25 mm rounds

DCS Mirage 2000c by RAZBAM
Added High Res cockpit pilot body with animations
Added Pilot patches with different uniform colors
Updated training mission 1 for Caucasus and NTTR to reflect changes in the module
Fixed bugs in Coup d'Etat mission 2 and 3 by Baltic Dragon
Added multiplayer version of the Coup d'Etat campaign (to be found under single missions)
Updated manual (version 1.1.0)
Fixed auto-start not continuing past FBW test due to cover condition not being open for switch to activate
Adjustment seat - Corrected travel to align with actual seat and body movement, Corrected seat/body animation calculation so it goes full extent

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork
Fixed RWR new emitter warning sound (only play once when a new emitter appears)
Fixed SMS program change
Fixed MFCD page not saving in NAV master mode
Fixed weapon rdy state mismatch between HUD/MFCD SMS
Fixed gun will be unarmed when the master arm is turned off
Fixed gun cannot be armed when the master arm is off
Fixed gun jam and gun feed count after rearm/repair
Fixed AAP: WMMC2 provides nav computer power, TRAIN includes NAV
Fixed AAP OFF: need to push and hold for 2.0 seconds to turn off all systems
Fixed WMD7/SPJ power supply
Fixed HUD power supply
Fixed Master Caution Reset btn logic
Fixed GBU for JTAC and WMD7 LSS
Fixed WMD7 control. Once changing from CCIP to CCRP, WMD7 camera can be controlled again
Fixed campaign bugs
Modified. Weapons will be directly armed and aligned, if aircraft starts on runway or in air
Modified. SPJ pod will be directly ready (STBY mode), if mounted and aircraft starts on the runway or in the air
Modified. WMD7 will be directly ready (skip BIT but still needs OFF->ON then uncage in POD page), if mounted and aircraft starts on the runway runway or in the air
Modified. DTC will be installed and loaded if the aircraft starts from the runway
You can now place/remove chocks when the engine is idle
Adjusted the VR init position (change x to 0, eye points are moved backward)
Add keybinding for OESP program switch (next/prev)

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev
Several engine sound updates (Still WIP)
Modified binaries structure
Upgraded external and cockpit textures using PBR (Still WIP)
Fixed "floating" harness in rear cockpit of external model when flying solo
Engine correctly shuts down now after 20 sec timeout if startup was attempted with fuel valve switch in the OFF position
Fixed flowmeter indication when CB's are pulled, both EB and CC: No fuel flow, fuel used counting or FF indication when pressing test, if corresponding CB is pulled

DCS: AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations
NEW!:Added Red Flag 16-2 Nevada Campaign free for all Viggen owners!
Fix to CTD related to firing last sidewinder
Fix to CTD when mission plan has more than 11 waypoints
Fix to Ignition Coil and RADAR/EL Maintenance test CTDs
Fixes to Wrath Of Thunder Campaign, including fixed AI wingman take-off on first five missions
Restart button (Återstart) fixed
Fixed the RWR / Master volume knob repeating, tweaked gain on rotation
Update Rb75 series FM to AFM
Fixed so Rb15 search modes SKORT and STRAK prioritize targets closest to middle of search cone instead of closest to missile
Added new shadow-blocking geometry to avoid light shining through cockpit tub
Fixed sound loop errors in cockpit engine sounds

DCS: F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
Added Cage the Bear campaign COOP version, thank you Kaba!
Fixed Bone Strike mission for SP and COOP
Updated most SP missions to have mission goals enabled
Fix for datalink showing missiles
Fixed various initialization issues
Fix to nozzle logic during engine starts and shutdowns
Tweaked damage resistance for engines and wing tanks - direct missile hits will cause more damage
Aerodynamic damage improvements - direct missile hits will cause more damage
Fix for doubling of trim rate when using a FFB stick (also ignore vJoy as a FFB device)
Significantly improved drawcall efficiency of VDI and HUD - may boost FPS on drawcall/CPU constrained systems
Added default pilot bindings for the new VKB F-14 stick
Reduced audible range of exterior sounds
Added new compressor stall sounds
Fixed sound files paths for RWR, KY-28 and Walkman (2.5.6 compatibility)
Added lubber line to Whiskey Compass
Fixed gaps in weapons selector on pilot’s stick
Added RIO white floodlights
Added CAP category knob CW/CCW keybindings
Multiple low speed and ground effect handling qualities improvements in pitch axis
Slightly Increased Stab Power (also in ground effect)
Additional MIL and AB thrust tweaks for performance following stores drag improvements
Tweaked drag while maneuvering above mach 1.2
Reduced landing gear pitch moment
Removed glass from collision model
Fixed custom cockpit livery not registering (Thanks uboats!)

DCS F-16C Viper by ED
Added EEGS Level 5 gunsight and improved EEGS Level 2 - WIP (Dogfight HUD will come a bit later)
Semi Transparent screens in “HUD only” LAlt+F1 view will no lower cause issues for image
Removed OFF label from the TACAN knob
Input for DL switch and MAP switch
New open canopy sound
Corrected CTD when moving throttle from off to idle in Cold and Dark instant action
Corrected the HUD altitude not being affected by pressure adjustments
Added improved afterburner effect
Adjusted engine fuel flow (WIP)
Adjusted turn rate performance for CAT I (WIP)
Corrected AIM-9 cage command
Corrected ejection after use of safety lever engaged
Added AIM-9 SLAVE and BORE SMS selection from the Cursor Switch depress function
Voice messages now cease when the MAL & IND LTS button is released
Added weapon release delay for the AIM-120
Centered AIM-120 symbol within the TD box on the HUD
Added ILS declutter option by pressing the Cage/Uncage HOG button
Added INS velocity error due to incorrect initial coordinates
If an In Flight Alignment (IFA) is enabled with a non-aligned INS, an incorrect heading on the HUD will now result
The HUD FPM will now be removed if there is incorrect INS data alignment
IFA time has increased
Corrected the ALOW error
Tuned the ILS command steering being too sensitive and providing steering too late
Corrected the LINK 16 STN page
Corrected the LINK 16 TIMING
Fixed CNI COM 1 data entry
Fixed the A-A Tacan getting a frozen range when another client cycles their channel number
Corrected SAI caging
The TACAN volume knob now correctly controls TACAN power
Corrected keyboard commands for the Fuel Quantity Knob
Adjusted AIM-9 seeker reticle position on the HUD
Adjusted rotation on several cockpit control elements.

DCS F-18C Hornet by ED
Improved accuracy of gun funnel
Improved stabilization of radar-directed gun sight and gun accuracy
TGP added to the 4th station
CCIP bombing in AUTO mode always using high-drag configuration is fixed
Corrected instances of only one bomb from a dual rack being released
HUD and attack radar page Rmax values now match
Corrected JDAM and JSOW menu freezes
Pre-Planned mode skipping elevation has been fixed
Fixed AGM-65F count down after rearm if walleye is used with an air start
Fixed AGM-65F seeker continuing to slew after uncage
Fixed SAI caging and OFF flag
Fixed SAI cage knob clickability
Note: New Targeting pod pointing modes are in work, but were not ready for this update

DCS Spitfire IX by ED
Corrected rudder keyboard commands

DCS Mi-8MTV2 by ED
GUI. Fixed white bar issue in the training section
Mi-8 Spring Tension Campaign. Mi-28 suddenly explodes in mission 12 - fixed
Added direct controls to pod selector

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED
UN Pilot campaign. Mission 3 corrected

DCS Fw 190 A-8 by ED
Added priming to the autostart sequence

DCS Fw 190 D-9 by E
Added priming to the autostart sequence

DCS A-10C Warthog by ED
Incorrect binding of left throttle button (see pos. 6, fig. 70, Flight manual English) if user connects TM Hotas Warthog Throttle - fixed

DCS F-5E Tiger II by ED
Added German Voice-Overs to training missions

DCS Persian Gulf Map by ED
New light sources with increased visibility range
Higher accuracy and resolution of seabed to meet new water requirements
Improved sea shoreline
More accurate trees lod transition
Fixed PAPI lights on airfields

DCS: Normandy 1944
Spring and Fall textures are updated
Spring and Fall trees are also updated
Coastal line artifacts are removed
Landscape artifacts are removed
Multiple airfield parkings and taxiways fixes
Airfields are refined with new scenery
Fortification scenery improved
Unique buildings and structures improved
Pegasus Bridge and Chateau de Falez were added

Campaigns

UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development.
Added DE documentation
Mission 1: F10 Map Marker added. Score system changed.Skip Mission function available at the second task (final score 55)
Mission 2: F10 Map Marker added. Score system changed. Al landing points slightly changed. Tasks 1 to 3 – When cargo is destroyed, these facts and options are displayed. Task 2 - Information about the time limit added. Many knew voice-overs during cargo transport added. WOLF 1 no longer slides into the water. The mission will continue in time. Skip Mission function available before the third task (final score 55). Cargo changed – Container doesn’t flip over and gets destroyed that easy anymore
Mission 3: F10 Map Marker added. Score system changed. Many Voice-Overs improved. More immersion - Mi-8 at Tango bravo now on the radio talking and announcing their current position (voice-overs added). Task two / recapture the outpost, adopted. Skip Mission function available before the second task (final score 55)
P-51D: The Blue Nosed word not alloweds of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations. Campaign updated for the new Normandy map. Wake turbulence off enforced. Player's flight engages the primary target.

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations. Campaign updated for the new Normandy map. Wake turbulence off enforced. Player's flight engages the primary target.

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations. Campaign updated for the new Normandy map. Wake turbulence off enforced. Player's flight engages the primary target.

F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations. Wake turbulence off enforced. Player's flight engages the primary target. Updated F-86F custom skins.

M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon.

Mission 7: small tweaks to F-15E behaviour
Mission 15: fixed missing "fox 1 and 2" calls from flight members, fixed an issue where Max would not fight with the Gazelles
The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon.

Mission 5: fixed rare issue where damaged Mi-8 (first target) would take off thus breaking the mission
A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign by Maple Flag Missions.

AFT05 missions: Corrected altitude triggers for flare drop

Known issues:
- Bf-109: engine start doesn't work
- L-39: engine start causes crash
- Ground units can cause crash at the path search
- Spitfire MkIX The Big Show campaign (5th mission): aircraft spawn place misplaced, aircraft explodes
- Blue shadow from smoke cluster bomb
__________________
BIGNEWY
Community Manager Eagle Dynamic

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvOwYvkG60E

[Phantom88]

***For Those Struggling with Latest OB Patch***
"​Hi all
Just to let you know we will likely see a steam update first with a fix for not starting issue.

We are planning another patch for 2.5.6 this week

thank you for your patience.
__________________
BIGNEWY
Community Manager Eagle Dynamics

[Phantom88]

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[Phantom88]

FlyingIron Simulations
Introduces the Corsair II

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A-7E Corsair II
A Supercarrier compatible module

We welcome FlyingIron Simulations aboard and are excited to announce that the A-7E Corsair II by FlyingIron Simulations (https://flyingironsimulations.com/blogs/news/dcs-a-7e-corsair-ii-by-flyingiron-sims) is coming to DCS World. FlyingIron is an experienced and very talented Australian developer that has an impressive pedigree of quality flight simulations.

The A-7E will add a new carrier-aviation fighter to DCS world that includes impressive ground-attack capabilities, advanced sensors and weapons, and will take advantage of DCS: Supercarrier features.



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Helicopter bundles
Three different offers available



Value-packed bundle deals are available for all DCS World helicopters. Lasting until 9 March, get up to 65% savings on the most authentic military helicopters ever created for the PC


All DCS helicopters: $69.99 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/bundles/helicopters_bundle/)
DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Combined Arms: $49.99 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/bundles/bs2_and_ca_bundle/)
DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Mi-8MTV2: $54.99 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/bundles/bs2_and_mi8mtv2_bundle/)


The same bundles are available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/search/?term=dcs+bundle).

Quality Assurance Update
Development Report

Dear Community,

We read you, we hear you, we listen to you and we are working for you! Thank you for being with us and for your help to improve DCS World.

We delivered DCS World 2.5.6 Open Beta on February, 14.
Every version increase of 2.5.X is a cumulative update of the core environment. The feedback that we received from our community, especially with regards to multiplayer, is helping us to improve the delivery process.

The release of an unstable Open Beta to our clients has taught us an important lesson, and we are committed to improving the QA before an Open Beta delivery.

Our updated process includes:


Longer internal QA testing and debugging.
Earlier external Beta Tester access to Release Candidates. How to become a Beta Tester. English (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=50779) & Russian (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=260807) links.
A new closed Eagle Dynamics dedicated multiplayer testing server. The invitations will be announced soon.
DCS Open Beta delivery.
Hotfix process (if required).
DCS Stable delivery.


We will try to keep a schedule of 2-week iterations once the DCS World 2.5.6 Stable is released.

I have started posting development milestones on Reddit in the Hoggit community which you can read here (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/f6pfwj/dcs_world_in_terms_of_production_honest_and/). These will also be posted to our official forums.

I will continue to inform you about the progress of each project on our official ED forum.

Kate Perederko
Chief Operating Officer Eagle Dynamics



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We make sure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our work in progress, as always.

Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

[scotth6]

Awesome! I have just been reading about the A-7 from Flying Iron Simulations. Never realised they were Australian before. I'm not on Facebook, but was just checking out their posts there and also checking out their website. The announcement of their A-7 for DCS got over 200 comments and 500 likes, and people are pretty excited. I am too. I always loved the A-7. I remember making some models of A-7s as a youngster, and always loved the unique intake and the look it gave the Corsair (II). This will be great in DCS.

Their XP11 stuff looks pretty nice too. Spitfire and P-47.

[Phantom88]

Hello Scott,This was a big surprise to me as I thought this was in The RAZBAM Pipeline as they've done one for FSX? Anyway another Forrestal Carrier Capable Naval Jet is most welcome.

[centuryseries]

I built a 1/72 model kit of the A7 when I was a kid and I'm sure it was carrying about 20 500lb bombs! Looking forward to flying that little but lethal bomb truck!!

[Phantom88]

***From this weeks Newsletter***
3D Scanning
Development Report
We have started the improvement of all our human models in DCS World. The first step is to create a reference database containing different parts of the human body and prepare prototypes that will be used for all models. The video shows (https://youtu.be/X9jB8RQFTtU) how we started observing the differences in our current models and note areas of improvements. The upgrades will be visible both in geometry and skinning throughout DCS World.
The picture with one hand is received from the scanner and drastically improves lead time for model creation. The other pictures compare new and old models.

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[Phantom88]

This weeks DD
Guns, Guns, Guns
Development Report
With all the work going on with the new damage model, and following a recent post by one of our dedicated community members pertaining to ballistics and round drag we decided to check most of the guns and ammo in the sim.
We detected an excessive amount of round dispersion due to improper gun installation characteristics which impacted dispersion values in most of our WWII aircraft. We have corrected the rigidity of these installation values and as a result, have seen a drop in dispersion values on all WWII aircraft of approximately 1.5 times.
The P-51D and upcoming P-47 are also receiving some extra TLC. We will be using a combat mix of M8 API and M20 API/T belts. This will better match historical data and our upcoming visual effects upgrade.
The Spitfire as well will benefit from improved ballistics for a more accurate match to historical documents such as type designation and firing tables.
The GAU-8 isn’t getting left out either. We updated our information from General Electric which diminishes round dispersion by approximately 1.5 times. We know that many in the community have been complaining about this for some time and with this latest data backed correction the Hog will deliver even more tank-busting fun to our faithful users. Thank you again for persisting.
While no dispersion issues were found with the M61 we will be updating the PGU type shells with improved ballistics. This should affect any aircraft using these types of shells, including the F-16C.
Last, but not least, the F-86F is also currently under review, so far we have found possible issues with barrel heating and cooling. We will continue to make changes as needed.
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We make sure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our work in progress, as always.
Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

[Phantom88]

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Free Trial Schedule
Trial access on our top productsGiven the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to alert you to some potential changes that could affect certain support channels.
First, we want to reassure you that we have a thorough continuity plan, which leverages our global network to ensure support will continue to be provided in the event that a location is impacted. Our plan takes into account location, product and customer segment. We have also tested to ensure business continuity while maintaining security compliance.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our teams are our utmost priorities. If one or more of our support locations are affected, we may shift or reduce some services temporarily. Any changes will be posted.
In This Together
We’re giving you free trial access to popular DCS World modules. For those of you staying at home, you can explore our website and join us on social media for inspiration. The trials will run from the 18th of March to the 18th of April 2020.
During the trial period, all participating modules benefit from up to 50% discount.
Below is a schedule of free trials from ED and it’s 3rd Parties,
On top of that, save up to 50% on most DCS World modules starting from 18 March 2020 till 18 April 2020 in E-shop (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/) and Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/)*!
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The schedule:
March 18-19: F-16C
March 20-21: F/A-18C
March 22-23: F-14B
March 24-25: JF-17
March 26-27: A-10C
March 28-29: AV-8B
March 30-31: M-2000C
April 1-2: Spitfire
April 3-4: Mustang
April 5-6: Fw 190 A8
April 7-8: Bf 109 K4
April 9-10: Persian Gulf Map
April 11-12: Nevada Map
April 13-14: F-86
April 15-16: MiG-15
April 17-18: Black Shark Ka-50
Be aware that some modules have different discount rates:
DCS: Supercarrier - no additional discounts
DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations – 20% off
DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations - $15.00 USD off
DCS: SA342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations - 25% off
All campaigns by Reflected Simulations - 30% off:


Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign
P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign
F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign

UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development - 20% off.
The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600 - not participating.
Note: If you do not wish to purchase a module after trying it for free, please delete the free-trial module using the Module Manager to avoid authorization errors.
Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team


Steam Sale is subject to change according to VALVE discounts policy.

[Phantom88]

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[Phantom88]

Eurofighter on the horizon
Introducing TrueGrit Virtual Technologies

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We are thrilled to announce that the Eurofighter Typhoon is on its way to DCS World!

To bring this advanced fighter to DCS, a brand new company, TrueGrit Virtual Technologies has been founded specifically for the challenge. The TrueGrit development team is led by Gero Finke, a highly experienced former Typhoon Instructor Pilot with 15 years experience on type and an additional 10 years as a weapons instructor on the mighty F-4 Phantom – a total of 3’000 hours of military jet flying. Gero was station commander at one of the world’s most famous fighter bases of all time, the 71st Tactical Fighter Wing at Wittmundhaven, Germany, formally known as the Red Baron´s legendary “Jagdgeschwader Richthofen” and Squadron Commander at Jagdgeschwader 73, Steinhoff. Today, Gero’s dev team has substantial programming and design experience. This professionalism combined with Gero’s exceptional active-duty and operational knowledge is very promising for DCS and the future of this exciting new module.

Their 3D designer has a background working with Airbus, Grob, Eurocopter, Luftwaffe and also with Heatblur on their DCS: F-14 project.

The lead coder has had substantial experience with various simulator projects, both in the air and ground combat realm. Two other coders with Ph.D.’s in physics and mathematics will lead the programming of the Typhoon’s extremely complex flight model.

In addition to Gero’s personal input and contribution to this highly detailed simulation, the team has excellent access to a number of Subject Matter Experts such as former instructor pilots, weapon instructors and maintenance personnel.

Their team size stands at 15 today but they are always on the lookout for experienced coders to continue to grow. See more development screenshots below.
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DCS: Mil Mi-24P Hind
Development Report

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The DCS: Mil Mi-24P Hind continues to make steady progress. The cockpit is currently in development and being added to the airframe with basic functionality implementation to follow. We expect to see the start of the integration of flight dynamics and power plant from mid-April.

[Phantom88]

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[Priller]

LOL!! Finally a Eurofighter that will fly, unlike the real thing which spends most of its time on the ground...

Priller

[Matt Wynn]

LOL!! Finally a Eurofighter that will fly, unlike the real thing which spends most of its time on the ground...

Priller

maybe that's the fidelity we'll get... sometimes EuFi will fly, sometimes you'll get in the thing and it'll go tech and not fly :biggrin-new:

kinda looking forwards to it though! (though i'm still waiting on my baby the F-4E! and the F-16 is helping alleviate that to a degree)

[Phantom88]

From The C E O
"* Dear Community, dear Friends,
We hope you are well and that you and your families are safe and not too distressed in these tough times. We also hope you enjoyed last month’s “Stay at Home” event. It was a new and refreshing adventure we trust was well received by the community as we registered a very large number of users who took advantage of the free to fly opportunities, despite the rather short 2-day time limits for each module.
In the light of the ongoing difficulties we are all facing, we have decided to go the extra mile and will be announcing a similar but enhanced event in the very near future. We really hope it will meet with your approval and enthusiasm.
Thank you again for all your comments I received following my previous post on Reddit/Hoggit (https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/f6pfwj/dcs_world_in_terms_of_production_honest_and/).
Your remarks were extremely helpful, insightful and encouraging too.
Today I would like to share some information pertaining to the DCS: Supercarrier early access release date, the F/A-18C Hornet and F-16C Viper roadmaps and our updated pipeline.
DCS: Supercarrier
We have been working hard towards the announced release date of April 15th. Sadly, we were unable to work through all the issues in order to ensure a satisfactory Early Access release.
The main “no-go” for me and I am sure for you too, is Multiplayer behavior which still suffers from certain non-game breaker bugs which were confirmed on Saturday, April 11th. Today we have a new plan and will be working overtime to bring you this long-awaited product. I actively follow the threads, in particular “April 15th 2020” and I understand how disappointed you are, but I am confident you will agree that Multiplayer needs a bit more love.
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
Since my previous post we delivered 4 FLIR pointing modes which were a substantial task to develop. We have prepared a bug fix update for this week and we are working to deliver the following features by the end of April:


Completion of the Litening Targeting Pod
Dynamic launch zones and AUTO LOFT mode for JDAM
AG radar: Real Beam Ground Map (MAP)
SLAM air-to-surface missile

During the spring and summer, we plan to work on a range of Flight Model enhancements that include Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS), autopilot modes, and about 30 related features and issues.
DCS: F-16C Viper
For the last two months, we have mainly focused on bug fixing and small improvements. A new developer joined us recently and is working hard on the AGM-65D Maverick air-to-surface missile, which we hope he will be delivering by the end of April.
We will be increasing our efforts on the navigation system starting in May. Improvements will include the update of the steerpoint system permitting in-game mission planning and cursor zero (CZ) will also be added.
Our general roadmap hasn’t changed substantially since February 20th:


Ka-50 cockpit update was delivered.
Fw 190 A-8 Anton was released out of Early Access.
New Damage Model is progressing well and will be presented to you in the near future.
Enhanced Aircraft AI was added to active phase of development together with FLIR.
A-10C II moved to active phase of development.
Lighting and terrain improvements were pushed back a bit to.
Enhanced Asset Pack, Supercarrier and helicopter Multi-crew now have deadlines.
Hornet received its final list of features to be delivered this year, but this is a topic of a future update.

Current projects in active development phase:
DCS Core:


[ Near Term ] 2.5.6 preparation for the stable release (FPS improvement)
[ Near Term ] Damage Modeling for WWII Aircraft
[ Long Term ] Weapon improvement (missile dynamics, new AI units), final AIM-120B dynamics to be released very soon AIM-120C to follow
[ Mid to Long Term ] Voice Chat
[ Long Term ] Dynamic Campaign
[ Long Term ] Enhanced Aircraft Artificial Intelligence

DCS Graphic Engine:


[ Near Term ] Special effects update
[ Long Term ] Multi-threading
[ Long Term ] Vulkan API integration
[ Long Term ] New FLIR engine

Modules:


[ April 2020 ] WWII Asset Pack update
[ April-May 2020 ] Supercarrier EA
[ May 2020 ] Huey Multi-crew
[ Q2 2020 ] P-47D Thunderbolt EA
[ Q2-3 2020 ] The Channel EA
[ Mid Term ] Mariana Islands
[ Dec 2020 ] F/A-18C Hornet out of EA
[ Mid to Long Term ] F-16C Viper
[ Mid Term ] Modern Air Combat
[ Mid Term ] A-10C Warthog II
[ Mid Term ] Mi-24P Hind

Near Term - we have the final list of tasks to be done before we share it in DCS World and expect delivery in less than 6 months.
Mid Term - we have a firm list of tasks and we trust that it might be delivered in less than 9 months.
Long Term - we have an initial list of tasks but still a lot to add and do not have exact expectations. Some Long term tasks can be delivered partially in iterations, some need to be fully completed.
Projects that are in the passive development phase (waiting for a 3D model delivery, developers allocation, reference gathering stage or one of the current active project to be finished first):
DCS Core:


Damage Modeling for modern aircraft
Airfield ATC

DCS Graphic Engine:


Terrain lighting
Terrain improvement
Clouds. This task is planned to be started again in May 2020.
Weather update
Full Air-to-Ground Radar

Modules:


Yak-52 Release
Ka-50 Black Shark 3
Mosquito FB MK.VI

ED has 4 items in Early Access:


F-16C Viper
F/A-18C Hornet
Yak-52
WWII Asset Pack

We plan to deliver all products out of Early Access this year however, the F-16C Viper is likely to be in Q1 2021, but we’ll keep you updated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forward to all your comments.
Thank you all for your passion and support.
Yours truly,
Kate Perederko
Chief Operating Officer
Eagle Dynamics*

[Phantom88]

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[scotth6]

A very generous offer by ED. I have a lot, but not all modules. I might try out the Harrier during this time and perhaps buy it. I do have quite a few modules, so struggle to find the time to use all of them.

I see the Super Carrier is discounted by 50% also. I already pre purchased, but good to see that is included. Some people will be getting some bargains with some very recent modules at 50% off, not to mention the free use for a month.

[Phantom88]

Hi Scott,The Harrier is a Real Beauty,And a Good Challenge to land Vertically

[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***


24 July 2020
Dear Fighter Pilot, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif
We would like to take this opportunity to discuss DCS: F-16C Viper features in order
to provide an achievable and transparent plan for 2020 and beyond. With this in mind,
we invite you to contribute to the DCS: F-16 Viper Future Features Survey. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWg2bdWlQ_bB1HuuGFPwjoDmBQQHlL3WkCd_ksqM0H i_nL6Q/viewform)
We are delighted to share the current development progress on DCS: F-16C Viper and
your feedback is greatly appreciated.
This week we released an update to DCS World Open Beta (OB). We would like to kindly
remind you that the releases of DCS World OB and Stable versions have been slowed down
in order to continue working on substantial bug-fixing and account for longer testing periods.
Please read the most recent OB changelog. (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/)
Thank you for your passion.
Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team
F-16C Viper
Future Features
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=243289&stc=1&d=1595597205720×405
(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=243289&stc=1&d=1595597205)
As with DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, we are creating a development roadmap for DCS: F-16C Viper.
This is an important step in prioritising your wishes and we encourage you to take part in the
DCS: F-16C Viper Features Ranking Survey. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWg2bdWlQ_bB1HuuGFPwjoDmBQQHlL3WkCd_ksqM0H i_nL6Q/viewform)
F-16C Viper
Development Report
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=243290&stc=1&d=1595597205 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/)
The F-16C Viper Development Team is working on new features and tuning existing ones.
These include but are not limited to:
AGM-65D/G Maverick
E-O Visual (VIS)
E-O (BORE)
EO submode selectors have been added to the SMS pages.
Maverick weapon selection functionality has been added.
The power and warm-up timer functions have been added.
Litening Targeting Pod
The video feed has been adjusted.
Video image brightness has been adjusted.
The design specification has been completed and includes cursor zero, new HOTAS commands,
new TGP symbology, control page, air-to-air mode, and much more.
Remaining HOTAS commands for track modes and cursor slew. Cursor zero in progress.
AGM-88C HARM
We are currently working on the SMS, WPN and DED pages, as well as the HARM as a Sensor (HAS) mode.
Liveries
In cooperation with several talented community members, highly accurate liveries for the Israeli,
Turkish and United States air forces are being finalised. We hope this will be appreciated for all of
you who are interested in developing and flying missions in DCS: Syria
Flight Dynamics
Several subject matter experts are involved in further improvements to the flight model and flight
control system. This will provide substantial accuracy enhancements and we look forward to your feedback.
Additionally, a white paper has been prepared that describes some of the basics of our Flight Module (FM)
programming, in particular with regards to the way we use the sources available to achieve a high level of
accuracy in our simulation.
F/A-18C Hornet
The Serpent’s Head 2
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=243291&stc=1&d=1595597205 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_serpents_head_2_campaign/)
A 10 mission campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet by our third-party developers Badger 633 is now available
to download on Steam. It comprises the next chapter of six previous The Serpent’s Head missions released
earlier that are freely available in DCS user files.
F-86F Sabre
Hunters Over the Yalu
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=243292&stc=1&d=1595597205 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/f-86f_hoty/)
The Hunters over the Yalu Campaign for the F-86F Sabre by Reflected Simulations is also now available to
download on Steam.
Command the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron and attack enemy-held bridges, bomb factories, and strafe
supply columns. Support US troops as they fight fiercely on the ground. Survive heavy flak and fighter attacks,
and then transfer to the legendary 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron to carry out large fighter-sweeps in MiG
Alley over the Yalu river.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRKL0yZHvwg

[Phantom88]

August 2020
Dear Fighter Pilot, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif
This week we are excited to share our progress on DCS World Dynamic Campaign Engine.
This is quite a big step for us and despite the slow progress, we are optimistic that it will
be a great enhancement to DCS. We cannot give you a firm initial OB release date yet as
things are still quite raw, but we will keep you updated regularly as the next milestones
come to pass.
Our third-party partners TrueGrit Virtual Technologies are working hard on the
DCS: Eurofighter Typhoon. Please check out some of the cool stuff they are up to below.
We would like to thank our internal and external Beta-Testers Teams for the relentless
testing and reporting in the lead up to the upcoming OB in mid August. We are optimistic
about the rate of bug squashing and trust that performance will also improve in the
coming releases.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
Dynamic Campaign Engine
For DCS World
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=244327&stc=1&d=1596800558
The DCS World Dynamic Campaign Engine combines a Real-Time Strategy (RTS) engine
with military forces and economics layers (production, logistics, use and transfer of resources)
that pitch two opposing sides aided by advanced strategic and tactical AI.
We have now completed the core RTS logic and have connected it to DCS World. We are
currently finalising the basics of the in-game economic models. We will be working on the
combat tasking logic and certain win-win situations in the near future. The last stage will
be the Client - Server architecture needed to support large campaigns with on-going
online sessions.
We are certain that you will have many detailed questions and look forward to revealing
more information on this module as and when we are in position to demonstrate some
of the features live.
Eurofighter Typhoon
Development Report
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=244328&stc=1&d=1596800558
‘We at TrueGrit Virtual Technologies would like to take this chance to give you some latest
updates concerning the Eurofighter Typhoon Development. It is with great pride that we can
officially announce a collaboration with Diehl Defence GmbH.
Diehl Defence GmbH is located in Überlingen, Germany and is the manufacturer of the soph-
-isticated IRIS-T missile. They are offering us full support in bringing the most realistic version
of the IRIS-T to DCS World – as always within the limits of what can be released to a public
platform like DCS. It will be available to you with the initial launch of the German Eurofighter
Typhoon Version and will be your main heat seeking missile. With this collaboration we have
come one step closer to bringing you the most realistic experience of the Eurofighter Typhoon
possible.
We are working at full throttle on all areas of the project and are making good progress. The
progress picture by the almighty Fragger shows the latest version of the cockpit.
We would like to thank you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm, as it is a constant
reminder of what we are working towards and motivates us to give our best. You can be sure
that every post, comment and feedback reaches us and is very appreciated. ‘



True Grit Virtual Technologies

P-47 Thunderbolt
Upgrades
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=244329&stc=1&d=1596800558
The P-47 proved to be a formidable fighter-bomber due to its armament, heavy bomb load
and ability to absorb enemy fire. The P-47’s durability was due in part to its exceptionally
dependable P&W R2800 radial piston engine, which unlike comparable liquid-cooled engines,
had a high tolerance for damage. P-47 pilots frequently carried two 500 lb (227 kg) bombs,
using a favoured skip bombing tactic, skipping bombs into railroad tunnels to destroy hidden
enemy trains.
We are currently working on the bomb arming controls and detonation set-up adjustments.
We are also working on the D-30 early and D-40 variants. Both versions include new modifi-
-cations and improved damage modelling. These updates will be available in the up-coming
DCS World Open Beta (OB) updates.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhpwuAGqstc

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO0n4_11R_E&t=12s

[Phantom88]

4 August 2020


Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif


You may be aware of the difficulties that the Belarus people are facing at the moment.
In the wake of the recent unrest, our local subsidiary and the team’s capability to
operate in a normal manner has also suffered, we hope temporarily.

Please enjoy the news below.

Following your feedback and careful consideration we are working on the F-16C Viper
development roadmap. We continue our push to fix engine and module bugs in addition
to core performance improvement measures.

The Viper targeting pod has received many enhancements including cursor zero, improved
HOTAS commands and air-to-air mode. Check out the DCS: Viper and Hornet TGP Update.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

F-16C Viper
Features Roadmap

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=244736&stc=1&d=1597413689

New features for DCS: F-16C Viper include but are not limited to;

Complete the Litening targeting pod
AGM-65D/G/H/K/L Maverick
Flight model and FLCS tuning
HARM Targeting System (HTS)
AGM-88C HARM POS and HAS modes
Complete Air-to-Air Radar: DTT SAM mode, bullseye, intercept steering cue, ACM Slew,
Velocity Search with Range,
Landing and takeoff handling tuning
Integration of the JHMCS with the HARM Targeting System (HTS), Link 16, AG Mode, and
AIFF
Sniper XR Targeting Pod



Belarus
In support

We wish our team, their families and all the Belarus people fair winds, health, safety and peace.



Hornet & Viper
TGP Updates

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=244737&stc=1&d=1597413689

In the upcoming Open Beta (OB) release, we can expect the following enhancements;

F-16C Viper TGP updates

Coordinates
North arrow
Meter stick
Cursor Zero (CZ)
Targeting pod and laser ranging
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Snowplow (SP) mode
Grayscale
Steering Indicator
Steerpoint Distance / Time to Release / Time to Impact Indicator
Laser Code Indicator
Updated HOTAS commands
Corrected steerpoint slew


F-16C Viper updates

The flag patch on the pilot now appears correctly in the mirrors.
The tank material has been edited
The external model has been improved, again.



F/A-18C Hornet TGP updates

Coordinates
North arrow
Meter stick


F/A-18C Hornet updates

The engine has received a sound update (WIP)
Major external sounds update
Sound phaser bug-fix
INS switch initialized in IFA at hot start if GPS available
The laser CODE on the SMS main page with guns selected created a conflict
AIM-120 bug is fixed, but a similar issue still exists where AIM-120 midcourse updates
stop if the L&S is stepped to a different trackfile (not the DT2).



Thank you again for your passion and support,

Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

Weekend News

04th September 2020
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif
We are on track to release DCS: A-10C II Warthog and are currently working with
operational pilots to ensure small adjustments are made to the Flight Model where
required. See below for more information on the status of work in progress.
In late 2014, DCS: MiG-21bis was the first third-party module released and remains
one of the most beloved fighters in DCS World. We would like to share some of the
great progress made to this wonderful module, especially in regards to DCS: Syria.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
A-10C II
Preparation
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246672&stc=1&d=1599230544720×405
(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246672&stc=1&d=1599230544)
We are doing our best to meet your highest expectations and intensive internal and
external beta-testing is underway. Currently we are working on improvements to new
weaponry (APKWS, laser-guided Mavericks and bombs). We are also working hard on
all current bugs with scheduled fixes coming in further updates.
MiG-21bis
Development Report
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246673&stc=1&d=1599230544 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/mig21bis/)
Most importantly a long awaited update to the cockpit mesh was finalised, which
substantially improved the precision of cockpit geometry. This will be particularly
appreciated by VR users.
Visual improvements were followed by a new Flight Model as well as Avionics and
Weapon System enhancements such as the recalibration of all the instruments.
Significant ground clutter causes performance degradation when the RP-22SMA
radar is used in low level flight, this has yet to be resolved. Small corrections to
the lift coefficient at lower Mach numbers were made. Structural damage caused
by exceeding G-load limits is now dynamically calculated depending on aircraft weight.
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246674&stc=1&d=1599230544 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/mig21bis/)
The addition of navigation data for DCS: Syria has been added, as well as a number
of new missions. An overhaul of almost all air-to-air missiles is also in progress.
We are experimenting with a more realistic rendering technology for the ASP gunsight
and RP-22SMA radar. Magnitude 3 has expanded the Leatherneck Simulation team
who are now working on DCS: MIG-21bis, and two other projects…
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246675&stc=1&d=1599230544 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/mig21bis/)
Mi-8MTV2
Crew - Part One
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=246676&stc=1&d=1599230544 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/campaigns/mi-8mtv2_crew_part_1)
A new crew campaign from Stone Sky is available for DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight.
Set in the extremes of Northern Russia, this campaign will test your skills at all stages of flight.
Experience the immersive atmosphere of the arctic on Bolshevik Island in the Caucasus
where the Mi-8 helicopter is still a demanded transportation mode. Your base is situated
at the Solnechnaya Polar Station refinery complex, within the territory Severnaya Zemlya.
Complete day and night time exercises still in use by the Russian Army aviation. Destroy
ground targets in combat training flights and lead combat missions, which require perfect
management to enable a safe return to base.
Voiced radio messages in English and Russian give an insight into the civil aviation work
carried out in Arctic Russia. Your adventure awaits!
This campaign requires knowledge of navigation equipment, avionics and helicopter control.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

​Weekend News
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif
In support of the UK-based charity MIND, please join us for the 24-hour Live Stream
Event, which will take place at 1900Z today. Find out more on Tactical DCS Discord. (https://discord.com/invite/tacticaldcs)
We are working hard to release DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer. Particular attention is being
made to the buffet and stall flight dynamics, the implementation of the Helmet Mounted
Cueing System (HMCS), creation of mission content, updating the flight manual and
finalising the instruction videos. We look forward to sharing more information closer to launch.
In addition to the ongoing bug fixing, we have been focussing on DCS: F/A-18C Hornet.
In July we released DCS: Syria in cooperation with Ugra Media. This outstanding map offers
great geographic variety, high attention to detail and extensive gameplay. To celebrate its
success we have created a second Syria map video for your pleasure, watch DCS: Syria Movie (https://youtu.be/7rxOlGpFhMI).
We thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team
Mind Stream
Charity Event
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=247203&stc=1&d=1599825798 (https://www.youtube.com/c/TacticalPascale)
We will be hosting a 24-hour DCS livestream on the Tactical Pascale’s Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/TacticalPascale) to raise money for Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/),
a UK-based mental health charity who work directly with those suffering.
A team of committed virtual pilots from our community will be flying in DCS World for a full 24 hours, only
pausing to host livestream events like Giveaways, Competitions, and live community challenges. There will
be live training sessions, and we’ll be playing the latest homemade “Arabian Nights” campaign mission that
includes a 3-hour operation with real-player ATC, GCI, mission commanders, and 30 virtual pilots.
A-10C II Tank Killer
Development Progress
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=247204&stc=1&d=1599825798720×405
(https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=247204&stc=1&d=1599825798)
As we prepare for the release of DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer by the end of this month, we are carefully checking
the Flight Model’s buffet and stall implementation, instantaneous turn rate, sustained turn rate, and maximum
speed at different altitudes. These checks enable measured parameters to match the flight manual charts with a
precision to within 3%.
We found that buffeting affects the airframe at a lower AoA than is stated in the manual, this affected aircraft
handling during deliberate stalling. We are working on this issue, which will result in a significant improvement
to overall aircraft behavior in this phase of flight.
In parallel, many of the new systems are now functional including laser-Maverick, APKWS, and the GBU-54 LJDAM.
Work continues on the Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS) and associated HOTAS commands and updating the
cockpit and external art.
F/A-18C Hornet
Updates
https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=247205&stc=1&d=1599825798 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/hornet/)
This week we fixed an issue with A/G radar heading figures overlapping when switching from Map to EXP1-2-3.
Other strange behavior when switching between A/G radar EXP modes and A/A radar has now been resolved.
When Unlimited weapons mode is activated, the salvo / ripple replenishment levels now display correctly. Threat
circles on SA page now show even if the threat Icon is not visible. The SAM threat rings draw order on the SA page
has been fixed. Swapping HSI/SA on left and right MDI now functions correctly.
A fuel transfer issue from external tanks has now been fixed. Radio volume issues and the COMM AM/FM change on
the UFC have been fixed.
The ‘Throttle - HOTAS Warthog’ and ‘VPC WarBRD + MT50’ now have updated presets.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
With kind regards,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuVNLaH2i5Q

[Naismith]

Wow! Spectacular - just don't be wearing headphones. Ouch to the music :dizzy:

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6-8iL0_9E

[Phantom88]

***weekend news***

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/images/smilies/pilotfly.gif

We are pleased to announce that DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer is now airborne. After substantial
internal testing, we are confident the flight model and weapons will surpass your expectations.
The HMCS consists of several sub-systems, in this video, we’ll focus on the Helmet Mounted
Display (HMD) and the Profile Editor: DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer | Helmet Mounted Cueing
System (HMCS). (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6-8iL0_9E)

We would like to share our development progress on DCS: Supercarrier. In Open Beta 2.5.6
we added CVN-75 Harry S. Truman. We are currently finalising the key commands to activate
cut lights and wave off lights from the LSO station. We are also working on new pilot flight suits
and more fluid animations.

A new 12 mission historical campaign based in 1944 is now available for DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Anton.
This campaign includes historically accurate liveries, detailed briefings and mission specific kneeboard
cards and checklists. Complete missions such as patrol, intercept, bomber escort and ground attack.

Thank you for your passion and support.


Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team



A-10C II Tank Killer
Released to Open Beta

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=248980&stc=1&d=1601589296 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuVNLaH2i5Q)

DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/planes/tank_killer/) adds new weapons such as; the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons
System (APKWS), AGM-65L laser-Maverick, and GBU-54 laser-guided JDAM. A completely
remodelled cockpit with options for factory-fresh and weathered textures. The “Scorpion”
Helmet-Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) system used to train the 355th Wing cadets
and the updated external model now set the bar for our future releases.

We have updated the preset key commands for HOTAS hardware to make new users feel
more comfortable learning this in-depth system. The fully interactive Forward Air Controller
(FAC) will also help you find and engage enemy targets, cooperative target engagement has
been taken to a new level.

With the improved ability to command ground forces, the vast number of land, air and sea units
as well as feature-rich cooperative missions and head-to-head multiplayer; We are proud to say
this is the most realistic model ever done for PC simulation.

Pricing Policy
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer is available now for $79.99. If you own DCS: A-10C Warthog, you can
upgrade to DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer for only $9.99 until the 31st of October 2020. After that,
the upgrade will cost $19.99.

The upgrade option and module are both available on Steam and Eshop now (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/planes/tank_killer/).

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=248981&stc=1&d=1601589296 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6-8iL0_9E)

A new addition to the renowned A-10C is the Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). It provides
excellent situational awareness and the ability to cue weapons and sensors by just looking at the
target and setting a designation. Please note that this is not the same helmet implementation as
for the Viper and Hornet systems; it is in many ways far superior.

Watch the last video in the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Preview Series:
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer | Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6-8iL0_9E)

Learn and fly whilst using the updated Tank Killer Manual. (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/documentation/)



Supercarrier
Development Progress

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=248982&stc=1&d=1601589296

We are currently working on the animation engine capabilities. We have added additional animations
to vary operations phases on-board DCS: Supercarrier. A new skeleton that better matches human
anatomy is in progress, this will improve realistic deck crew movement.

We are also working on improving the catapult launch animation for the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet pilot.
The hand models have been corrected whilst we continue to develop Nomex® flight gloves. We are
also using highly detailed 3D scanning technology to better model the pilot for point-of-view experience.
When complete, the CWU-27 / p Flight Suit and the CSU-13 / p Anti-G Suit will be available.



Fw 190 A-8 Horrido!
Campaign by Reflected Simulations

https://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=248983&stc=1&d=1601589296 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fw_190_a-8_horrido%21_campaign/)

August, 1944. You arrive in Merville-Calonne to take on leadership of 7./JG26 flying Focke Wulf 190A-8s.
Most of the pilots are mere teenagers with only a few flying hours, and your job is to turn them into an
efficient fighting unit under the ever-increasing pressures of the war. The Allies have gained complete air
superiority over the continent, and their ground forces are advancing rapidly through France.

Experience the thrill of attacking large bomber formations head-on and the terror of taking off amid the
bullets of low flying Mustangs. Download DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fw_190_a-8_horrido%21_campaign/) by Reflected Simulations now.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Kind regards,

Eagle Dynamics Team

[Phantom88]

​Weekend News09 October 2020
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
We are currently working on improving AI logic and in particular Air to Air combat behaviour.
This results in a revised set of combat rules and more human-like outcomes while in offensive
and defensive maneuvers.
The new World War II airframe Damage Model will now take into account more detailed principles
such as: load-bearing elements, their material, control systems, electrical systems, geometric
dimensions and explosive characteristics of various ammunition types.
Raven One is a new DCS World Campaign developed with help from former U.S Navy pilots,
both with over 3,000 career flight hours and numerous overseas deployments.
Download it now on Steam and our Eshop.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
Air Combat
New Features
Our improved AI will encompass variable decision making protocols dependent on a continuously
calculated environment in order to enhance fight/disengage/run behaviour. The AI will make
emergency landing decisions on land or water (ditch), it can also react in case of sudden attacks
even if the attacker is not visible. If there is light damage, it will attempt to evade the ‘unseen
attack’ and search for the attacker. When damage is more serious, it will evade and RTB where
and when possible. Potentially the damage can be too high and the only solution is bailing out.
Damage Model
Development Progress
Closed beta testing is now in final stages as we plan to release for public testing at the end of
this month. The new damage model will also be integrated into WWII AI bombers.
Each aircraft has unique hydraulics, pneumatic and electrical systems and materials. As a result,
the predicted damage depends on the type of munition, munition velocity dependent on distance
and location of impact. The internal effects such as engine/radiator damage, coolant or oil tempe-
rature variation, loss of pressure, loss of control or other effects will generate the corresponding
internal and/or external visual effects.
We have deployed this technology to all our World War II fighters, and we trust that the long wait
will be worth it and we hope that it will be to your demanding expectations.
Check our latest In Development screenshots.
Raven One
By Baltic Dragon
This campaign has been developed by our third party partner Baltic Dragon in close cooperation
with two experienced former Hornet pilots: Vincent Aiello, host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast, and
Kevin Miller, author of the Raven One trilogy. Throughout 15 missions and 2200 custom voiceovers;
get into the boots of James ‘Flip’ Wilson of the VFA-64 Ravens squadron and fly memorable sorties
that closely resemble real life procedures and operations.
Thank you again for your passion and support,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_GIeJAr2Lk

[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***
23 October 2020



Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,:listening_headphone


We are pleased to announce that our special DCS World Halloween Sale is starting
today and will run until the 8th of November. For our friends who fly on Steam, a
shorter but nevertheless substantial sale will take place from the 29th of October
until the 2nd of November.

In the upcoming DCS World Open Beta update, we plan to deliver the possibility
of selecting desired impact conditions for the GBU-54 bomb via the DSMS page
for DCS: A-10C II and via the JDAM MSN page in DCS: F/A-18C. A whole raft of
additional features and bug fixes will also be delivered. Stay tuned.

After the initial release of the AGM-65 Maverick for the DCS: F-16C Viper, multiple
bugss were identified during the beta-testing period. The next Open Beta will
resolve most of the more pressing issues.



Thank you for your passion and support.



Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team








Halloween
2020 Sale

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114793&d=1603413729&type=thumb (https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114793&d=1603413729&type=thumb)

We are pleased to announce our spooky Halloween Sale. Our EShop sale starts today at 08:00 PST
and will run until the 8th of November with most of our products seeing up to 50% discount.

On Steam, the Halloween Sale will start on the 29th of October at 10:00 PST and end on the 2nd of November.

Modules with a 30% discount

P-47D Thunderbolt
The Channel
F/A-18C Hornet
F-16C Viper

Exceptions

The F-14A/B Tomcat will have a 15% discount
The JF-17 Thunder will be only $64.99

Modules that do not participate in the Halloween Sale

A-10C II Tank Killer
Supercarrier
Syria
Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign
F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign


We hope this will give you an opportunity to grab some hot deals and add some serious fighters
to your hangar.



GBU-38
Development Report

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114788&d=1603413725&type=thumb (https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114788&d=1603413725&type=thumb)

The key feature for this updated JDAM is the new autopilot. This weapon now incorporates enhanced
trajectory laws and provides the capability of programming for an impact with a specific terminal heading
and vertical angle. These options are designed to improve weapon effectiveness depending on the type
of target. The graph below demonstrates this effect.

Effect of desired terminal vertical angle on GBU-38 bomb path

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114790&d=1603413722&type=thumb (https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114790&d=1603413722&type=thumb)


Due to aerodynamic restrictions precise impact points are not always possible, in this case, JDAM uses
an algorithm to check the impact heading and vertical angle. If the check indicates a noticeable miss,
the algorithm will seek for conditions that will allow for an on target hit. In addition, to reduce the probability
of a near miss and to improve ballistics penetration, the autopilot will command a zero angle of attack during
the last seconds of flight.



Viper AGM-65
Updates

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114789&d=1603413729&type=thumb (https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7114789&d=1603413729&type=thumb)

We encountered a target lock issue with objects in close proximity to the desired enemy. Symbology errors
on the WPN page will be fixed in the next update. The seeker depression angle markers are currently being
adjusted as well as the Sensor of Interest (SOI).

In the next Open Beta update, the addition of the BSGT option and uncage ability will be added. The LOS
handoff indication on HUD can also be expected. The possibility to engage target lock with two missiles
prior to launching the first will also become available. It will be possible to ripple fire two locked-on missiles
with RP 2 option. We are also working on the TMS-right re-command handoff.



Thank you again for your passion and support,


Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YekmoKY5lbc

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvM8X0AL1PU

[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***

Today, 03:20 PM



30 October 2020


Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,


This week we are pleased to share some new features for DCS: F/A-18C Hornet coming in next Open Beta.
We are finalising work on the data link information that displays friendly, unknown and hostile air contacts to
the Helmet Mounted Display. Once completed, we will also add the Air-to-Ground mode.

We would like to share the current development progress of DCS: Mariana Islands. The civilian building
assets have been finalised and we are currently working on finalising airfields and military installations,
including storage bunkers, radars and hangars.

We kindly remind you this is your last chance to get DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Upgrade for only $9.99.
Check out the new updates in the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer November Update (https://youtu.be/mvM8X0AL1PU).


Thank you for your passion and support.



Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team








F/A-18C Hornet
New Features

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7121803&d=1604074599
https://forums.eagle.ru/core/image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==​

The new GRID function will allow you to edit and create waypoints using coordinates,
this is particularly useful when working with a JTAC. The new Azimuth / Elevation (AZ/EL)
air-to-air radar page will display contacts and their relative elevation. Later, we will add the
automatic-IFF and FLIR elements to this page.


We are also working on the ground effect for the Hornet and have corrected lofting for the HARM.
A bug when using IR-maverick for the first time has also been resolved as well as many more improvements.

Guam
Development Progress

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7121804&d=1604074613

Real geographic data is used to create the initial topography layer and road networks.
The placement of civilian housing assets and vegetation is now also complete.
We encourage you to check out the In Development Screenshots. (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/572/)

Antonio B. Won Pat airport in Guam is now in its final stages. We are also working on the
Andersen Air Force base. We look forward to sharing more information in the new year.

A-10C II
Tank Killer Upgrade

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7121805&d=1604074631

After recent improvements to the exterior sound effects, the cockpit has also been tuned.
The updates will become available as part of our next Open Beta Update on the 4th of November.

F/A-18C
Hornet

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7121806&d=1604074657

In addition to the improvements on the A-10C flight model, our team has also been working on
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: F-16C Viper.


F-16C
Viper

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7121807&d=1604074678

We understand that the targeting pod and pre-planned mode of the Maverick is not working as desired.
This is not a malfunction of either the targeting pod or Maverick, but rather the Sensor Point of Interest
(SPI) logic in the Viper. This is a high priority for the team to address, but it will not be ready for the
November Open Beta update. However, the next update will include a significant improvement to
ground handling, non-PRE mode Maverick improvements, refinements to the HARM, and more.

Both of these modules have a massive 30% Halloween Sale 2020 discount. We hope this will give you
a chance to kick start your learning of these complex weapon systems.


Thank you again for your passion and support.





Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

***Huge Open Beta 11/04/20***
CS 2.5.6.57264 Open Beta 2020-11-04




DCS World

The new Damage Model WWII code with all last fixes is uploaded to build to start Open Public tests on the ED servers shortly. The information about how to connect to test servers will be placed on the forum soon.
Terrain: improved background preload for less stutters
Terrain surface textures: improved details at altitude for HIGH terrain texture option
Terrain: improved loading resources and memory management
Terrain: fixed excessively curved paths
Terrain: fixed leak after destroying scene object
Terrain: fixed civil traffic disappearing
Terrain: fixed grass disappearing
Trees: improved far LOD rendering
Trees: fixed mirroring far LOD (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/dcs-world-topics/mods-and-apps/dcs-mods/284938-better-trees-for-caucasus) (may break user MOD)
DCS crash when Land Rover 101 died - fixed
Big formation task aircraft placement doesn't work as intended - fixed
Behaviour of the AI gunners on bombers improved
AI Pilot Bailout Procedures were improved
Behavior with WGr-21 improved: fire to targets in formation only, dropped the rockets (or launchers) when engaging the dogfight
WWII bomber formation keeps mission set altitude during threat of AAA
AI Emergency Procedures - ditching on water is added
WWII torpedoes have better destruction force against ships now
Mission Editor: Added ability to Show/Hide all units of coalition (found in map options)
Corrected Historical Mode database
AI F-14s don't use TWS with AIM-54 missiles - fixed
MP. Dedicated Server. Client stopped on black screen when server restarted mission - fixed
AI MLRS do not rearm and continue to fire (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=288099) - fixed
AI Tornado GR.4 unable to mid-air refuel - fixed
ME. Fix displayname tasks: 'WW2 big formation' –> 'Big formation' 'WW2 Carpet bombing' –> 'Carpet bombing'
GUI. Name of the mission file will be taken from mission description if omitted in description .lua
MP. Servers are complaining of strange behaviour when RegMapStorage (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/digital-combat-simulator/dcs-world-2-5/bugs-and-problems-ai/multiplayer-issues-ab/276959-reported-lag-and-desync-after-seeing-a-specific-error-spamming-our-logs#post6240929) has no more IDs starts to log - got experimental solutions
Sound. Support mono USB headsets (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=289374)
Sound. Update for new sound feature Origin Sphere (wip) - P-51, Spitfire, Bf 109, Yak-52, Fw 190, and others
Sound. Added global origin-sphere around spatial sources
JDAM. Fixed satellite seeker error
JDAM. CEP for JDAM is equals 5 meters now
JDAM. Possible fix for MP sync of satellite guided weapons
JDAM. New features. Added onboard algorithm for finding optimal impact parameters and flightpath. Improved terminal guidance accuracy. Added zero AoA command for the last second of flight to reduce the probability of slap and to improve penetration (as on the real bombs)
JDAM. Improved pathfinding algorithm (+-2 degree accuracy for desired vertical angle). Improved guidance (autopilot accounts for additional path curvature due to AoA and eliminates it now). Additional autopilot adjustment
JDAM. Fixed g-load "freeze" bug
JDAM. GBU-38/54 supersonic lift correction
JDAM GBU-54. Fixed guidance law switching if laser spot disappears. Set laser spot lock distance to 4.5km, seeker FOV 35 degree
JDAM. Stiffer restrictions on miss for JDAM. JDAM launch distance tables corrected
Added new AGM-65L model
JDAM. A JDAM bomb without GPS navigation flies only by INS without SatNav correction. So it will have CEP about 5 times more
AGM-84A/D Harpoon. Increase seeker search range from 28 to 45km
AGM-84H terminal stage parameters update
CBU-87/97/103/105. Reduced the influence of the wind
SEAD task. AIs will try not to enter the lethal zone of SAMs and will not attack SAMs with guns
AI unable to drop multiple JDAMs on a single attack run - fixed
AIs optic sensors will take into account the blindness by sun
AI. Reduced the probability of AI planes falling into the water during air combat
AI. Air combat improvement when the wingman has BVR missile and opportunity to shoot
AI. Fixed a bug leading to incorrect placement of AI aircraft on the surface when activated during a mission
AI goes to ground collision when used Mk-82 AIR "Ballute" - fixed
AI. Two runways blocked by unit one clear's but other which is blocked allows clearance (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=285613) - fixed
AI aircraft stuck on some runways before takeoff - fixed
AI. Corrected the helicopter group landing
AI. Mi-8 jitters during taxi to takeoff - fixed
AI. Improved Supercarrier compatibility of Heatblure F-14. Wing config during ship taxi fixed
AI WWII. AI pilots will go bail-out faster. Added dead AI pilot lean head animation
Aerobatics task. Added Horizontal Eight
AI Mi-24. The argument for opening the optics doors is not transmitted in MP - fixed
AI will not go to takeoff with significant damages
AI with damage after landing will not remain on the runway
AI. Aircraft wreckage destroyed on the ground will be removed in 3 minutes
Radio. WWII. Restored radiocommand “Cover Me”
AI behaves incorrectly during a follow task in some cases - fixed
Update of Russian Localization (GUI mission list)
AI aircraft goes to collision during taxiing to the runway in some cases - fixed
AI. Carrier based aircraft unable to find the parking spot in ME if landing at an airbase - fixed
MP. Dedicated Server. Neutral units appear as RED on client (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=284673) - fixed
ME. Unable to move the first unit of a group, without moving the entire group - fixed. Moving the first unit is possible with Left Ctrl
ME. Loading Static template with higher unit/groupIds makes new Ids larger - fixed
ME. After saving the mission aircraft start up heading changes to heading to the first waypoint - fixed
Mission generator. The player will be able to rearm and refuel at his airbase in the generated mission
MP. Multiplayer: Airfield doesn't turn runway light after changing night-day-night - fixed
ME. Added ability to set engagement range for SAMs in percent of full range. Advances Actions -- Set Option -- Interception range
ME. The mission editor will generate an error while loading a mission if a unit has a linkUnit assigned to it and the object type does not exist - fixed
SSE. When using the scripting function coalition.addGroup the groupId value passed within the table is ignored and a value is automatically assigned - fixed
MP. Select Role window. Added filters and search box for slots
AI. Crash on wcPlane::Select_Flight_Task - fixed
AI. After taking damage and a decision to crash landing, the plane became immune to further damage and could fly without wings - fixed
AI. Strange oscillation behaviour of planes in Syria when trying to get to a set altitude (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/digital-combat-simulator/dcs-world-2-5/bugs-and-problems-ai/ai-ad/7121305-reported-agl-oscillations-that-leave-ai-stuck-in-high-aoa-condition) - fixed
Updated DE, CN, RU, FR localization

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Fix to HUD shutting of in sidewinder fast select mode.
Added invisible FARP object. Single parking spot. (I'll write up a guide on the new FARP mechanics)
Added Caukasus short-field training instant action mission.
Fix to CTD related to saved-games folder in non-latin script.



DCS AV-8B NA by RAZBAM

GBU-54 are now loaded on DITERs
Removed all TERs with 3 bombs from Stations 3 and 5
Improved JDAM Relative targeting procedure. Now it is possible to do multiple JDAM relative releases
Improved: High Drag bombs can now be released as Low Drag
Improved: Ghost Velocity Vector on HUD will now flash when at limits of HUD display area
Improved: Long Winc does not disable JDAM Relative Targeting (TOO mode). To disable you must undesignate
Added flight control system joystick switch abstraction keybinds
Fixed: FPM erratic behavior in NAV or AG mode when total velocity close to zero
Fixed: TPOD/JDAM CTD when releasing the bombs
Fixed: TPOD erratic behavior when using JDAMs
Fixed GBU-32 not tracking
Fixed Waypoint Icon not visible if designated and NWS is pressed
Fixed Com channel selector keybind incorrect behavior
Fixed LAR rings not showing on EHSD for GBU-54
Fixed EHSD ground track digits still use TRUE when EHSI is set to MAGNETIC
Fixed: No markpoint menu option in AG mode
Fixed: DMT roll stabilization when in A/A mode
Fixed: AGM-65F internal handling inconsistency
Fixed: HUD Velocity Vectors going invisible at some limits of HUD display area
Fixed: Release tone to sound after each release
Fixed: NSW not changing IRMAV FOV when missile is uncaged
Fixed: AAR zone circle out of position when EHSD is decentered
Fixed: Various issues with the caged velocity vector
Updated: AUTO release mode. New procedure is in the Forums (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/licensed-third-party-projects/razbam/7121409-razbam-2020-q4-update)
Updated: TPOD Functionality for G4 integration with aircraft systems:

TDC button (PB14) has been deleted. TDC modes are now only two: AC TDC and HTS
HTS TDC now updates System Designation
Super Wide FOV (SWFV) mode has been enabled (PB10)
LSS/LST Mode has been improved. To enable LSS/LST you must long press PB19 (INR)
Zoom factor has been incremented from 10x to 16x. Zoom factor increases/decreases by 0.3X
Zoom factor now changes when long pressing PB3 or PB4
New laser modes have been added
Tracking has been modified: AR (Area Track) only locks a ground position. PT (Point Track) can lock a moving target. MT (Moving Target) works the same as PT
When the TPOD is the SOI, NWS slaves the sensor to the aircraft system designation



DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

Fixed: Missing wheels
Fixed: left/right wheel brake combined axis command not working
Fixed: throttle deadzone at high throttle
Fixed: Various issues with the caged velocity vector


DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

Fixed and improved startup training missions (EN, ES and CN)
Fixed basic visual flight training mission (EN and ES)
Fixed radios and navaids lesson 1 (EN, ES and CN)
Fixed IFR Flight training mission (EN, ES and CN)
Fixed Guns and Rockets training mission
Changed direction of engine y moment (pitch moment)
Fixed Bombs training missions, EN and ES
Fixed Sea Eagle training missions, EN and ES
Fixed Air Combat training mission, both EN and ES. Fixed typo in EN version of that mission name too
C-101 mach number indicator scale reaches now 1.0
Cockpit lighting knobs do not deploy the gear anymore when flying multicrew
Updated fuel selector switches sync in multicrew, now the cockpit switch is moved, instead of directly setting the variable for Flight Model
Now Flight Model takes into account rear cockpit fuel transfer switches positions (manual or forward cockpit priority)
Added lighting to OFF labels in forward cockpit fuel panel
Fixed sound error message at engine shutdown
Improved aircraft stabilization at mission air start, since stabilizer position initialization was slightly off after latest flight model changes (WIP)
Added Georgia fictional liveries
Fixed trim system in multicrew (it doesn’t desynchronize now over time)
Removed trim tone when acting on the trim if the aircraft is controlled from another seat in multicrew
Electric load of batteries is now balanced according to their current capacities
'Sight Sun Filter' and 'Smoke On Ground' properties set in Mission Editor show now correctly to clients in multiplayer
Improved synchronization of flight controls position in multicrew (when the client doesn’t have control, won’t be able to move the stick)


DCS SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

Fixed RWR symbology
Fixed TV targeting symbology
Fixed laser rangefinder symbology


DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Added external fog and MFCD screen animations for player and AI
Added 2 training missions
Added more keyboard/device bindings
Should fix slew axis reverse on C701 when zoomed in
Fixed TOT desired speed
Fixed T5 differences between axis and buttons
Fixed inlet total pressure recovery coefficient at lower speeds
Fixed gain/level value display in WMD7 page
Fixed HUD brt/cont adjustment
Fixed CM802AKG keeps tracking target even outside FOV, now will return to MITL mode, seeker returns to search mode
Fixed wheel brake axis first half no effect issue (general rudder axis should give -1 ~ 1 input)
Removed blank angle for AG radar (because no SAR feature)
Adjusted actuator rate or Elevator and ailerons
Adjusted WMD7 IR WH/BH effect (still WIP)
Adjusted deadzone for antenna axis
Revised landing gear drag & damage model
If born on ground, force WOW to true during the first few seconds to avoid gear up due to improper external device switch position
If hpt/spt is notching, hpt/spt position will be predicted and target box on HUD blinking


ChinaAssetPack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed zbd-04, hq-7 collision models
Fixed C-802AK crashed into sea issue
Fixed static warning board missing in game issue
Adjusted BRM-1 engine for reasonable range

DCS F-18C Hornet by ED

Added Azimuth / Elevation Radar Sublevel (FLIR Sublevel/AUTO IFF/MIDS - W.I.P)
Added PRECISE and GRID Coordinate Entry
Added Datalink Symbols on HMD
Added HMD control page from SUPT
Added IN LAR indication
Added FTT mode for moving targets
JDAM:

Added input of terminal parameters. (DLZ for terminal data - W.I.P)


DCS Hang / crash with jettison procedure - Fixed
AACQ mode - Correction of the logic of work (W.I.P)
Datalink in the Hornet only works in the day, not at night - Fixed
HMD A/A indicators don't match HUD A/A Indicators (Added IN LAR/SHOOT indication, DT2 symbol) - Fixed
Missing Course Line Option for TGT (HSI and SA Page) - Fixed
Automatic IFF disabled in LTWS
COMM window illuminates whenever transmissions are received on COMM 1 and COMM 2,respectively - Fixed
Radio digits corrupt during cold start - Fixed
AGM-65F resets after shooting all AGM-65E's - Fixed
Laser mavs will not fire after IR mavs used - Fixed
Added Angle of Attack (AoA) steady tone for certain conditions:

FLAP AUTO AoA above 35 and below 7 degrees
FLAP FULL AoA above 32 degrees
FLAP HALF AoA above 35 degrees
With stores AoA above 25 degrees


AGM-84E - PP mode unable to set target elevation - Fixed
PRF should not be pilot selectable in ACM modes - Fixed
TDC over Azimuth hides the setting - Fixed
STEP cursor fixed when using EXPAND
RDDI will display the AGR page in A2G mode when the lightning is changed from NIGHT to DAY - Fixed
Corrected guns and rockets HUD / STORES symbology
EW symbols on SA always show upright - Fixed
SURV still contributes to ROE ID criteria when SURV is deselected in SA SENSR subpage - Fixed
Removed LOFT for HARM in TOO and SP modes (same way as F-16C)
IN RANGE notification in HUD with no target data - Fixed
Mark points become corrupted when using WPDSG - Fixed
Fixed indication of JDAM and cannon on HUD
AGM-65E Will not fire on a building if the MAV is SOI - Fixed
Weapon volume for AIM-9X adjustment - Fixed
FPAS descent distance - Fixed
Paddle switch and Pinkie button animation switched - Fixed
TAC Menu does not show the weapon option unless the stores page has been selected - Fixed
Fixed indication of AGM-65E
COMM control does not work while the radios are not powered - Fixed
UFC Scratchpad Error input - Fixed
ACM and SIL mode crossing - Fixed
Reversed ground effect at high speed is fixed
T UP is using heading and not track in HSI Aircraft symbol is aligned with the heading in HSI and SA - Fixed
Mark point cannot be displayed in feet - Fixed
If waypoints are cycled after using WPDSG, laser Maverick seeker will wander - Fixed
A-G/A-A radar page shows true heading - Fixed
TWS still functions on ground - Fixed
AG radar. Functions on the ground at zero speed and WoW - Fixed
STT acquisition always uses the current PRF in INTL - Fixed
DDI#7 function during TDC designation - Fixed
Harpoon HUD intersection indication - Fixed
Loud "fluttering" sound inside the cockpit when speed > 200 KIAS - Fixed
AACQ with TDC over different track than L&S - Fixed
AACQ/FACQ command is always SCS right instead of SCS towards the radar page - Fixed
Player's ladder at cold start moves - Fixed
HUD TD Diamond not ground stabilized - Fixed


DCS F-16C Viper by ED

Added HARM loading option on stations 4 and 6
Added HQ-7 and Roland to HARM sensor database
Waypoints are disappears after switching to A-G and back to NAV - Fixed
Adjusted landing behavior in crosswind (adjusted side friction factor for crosswind landing and takeoff/nose gear absorber updated)
Nosewheel steering gains - sensitivity adjusted
AGM-65 D, G, and H, K Maverick non-consistent lock on - Fixed
AGM-65G/D/H/K adding missing options:

Boresight (BSGT) option
Uncage (allow Maverick gyro to complete 30 seconds earlier)
It is possible to lock on with two missiles prior to launching the first missile


Generator stops and FCR alignment turns off after being idle for too long - Fixed
NOT SOI for HSD - Fixed
AGM-65 WPN Page symbology errors - Fixed
Check Exterior lights COVERT modes - Fixed
HARM HAS - redesigned logic - Fixed
Switching Master Modes PWR OFF HARM's - Fixed
Mavericks should already be powered on and warmed up on air start - Fixed
Livery names are incorrectly formatted - Fixed
EO submodes not remembered - Fixed
Aerodynamic forces on gear posts inverted - Fixed
Selected station number must be highlighted, not boxed - Fixed
Fix for fuel flow indicator, hydraulic pressure indicators, oil pressure indicator, nozzle position indicator
Updated DE Viper manual


DCS Supercarrier by ED

Static crew men have collision - Fixed
"See you at 10" stays after used - Fixed
AI F-14 In user mission gets stuck in middle of deck then vanishes - Fixed
Added more Variance in AI Carrier Approach Speed
SU-33 and Kuznetzov abort take off - Fixed
Lights are turned on on bridge and opened spaces below flight deck day time - Fixed
All aircraft spawn from runway - Fixed
Deck crew disappears on game PAUSE - Fixed


DCS A-10C II Tank Killer by ED

Available for all countries in the Mission Editor
Animation of opening of aircraft canopy has been improved
Loadouts with triple SUU-25x8 aren't visible in simulation - Fixed
"Hide stick" feature is added
Aircraft skins are restored in all training missions
Flashing for navigation lights - fixed
Setting Chaff or flare above 255 and releasing crashes DCS - Fixed
Flare count updated. Flares count increased up to 480
Adjust Coolie Hat HOTAS functions: Coolie Hat Up: HUD as SOI; Coolie Hat Down: HMD SOI
China Hat HOTAS changes. Regardless of what is Sensor of Interest (SOI), China Hat Aft Long always slaves the Targeting Pod to the current Steerpoint and not the Sensor Point of Interest (SPI). China Hat Forward Long slaves all sensors and weapons to SPI instead
Sounds for the GAU8 gun are updated
Updates to Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS Profile (Profiles edited)
HUD frame size and HUD projection - fixed (Original A-10C only, fix for A-10C II coming)
A-10C II Canopy damage now visible in the external view and cockpit both
UFC Panel Labels updated
Radio Call placard matches ACFT Tail number now
Nose gear strut compression improved
NS 430 navigation system isn’t available for A-10C II further
HMCS. Implemented blue line connecting mini-SPI and PPLI symbols: solid for flight members, and dashed for other flights
Fixed Fuel Selector Knob position at start - it was not “lined up” correctly
HUD CCRP mode was disabled for APKWS rockets
HMCS brightness control was updated: both DAY and NIGHT modes have the range of 100% with 5% increments. Current brightness value is displayed for 3 seconds after last change
HMCS SADL assigned target shape was changed to the red solid triangle
Fixed sporadic crash in HMCS related to symbology occlusion by maximum range (the one set in the HMCS profile)
Fixed slight roll of the entire HMCS symbology when VR headset is used - it directly affected horizon line, as well as spatial symbols positions
Added ‘Default Gun Mode' and ‘HMD render eye’ options for A-10C II
Improved HMCS Line-of-Sight computation when DTSAS is not available. Now radar altitude is taken into account, when available
TGP boresight option was added to TGP OSB5, with the ability to set boresight elevation via scratchpad
Tweaks to Russian HOTAS input translations for A-10C
A-10C Shturmovik campaign. Mission 5. There is no task to return to targets if enemy fighters are not destroyed - fixed
Joystick VKB Gunfighter. Renamed correctly in customized profiles
Fixed CTD on Transport.dll


DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

Water injection system is added
Engine improvements based on water injection system
Air cooling model improved
Fixed a bug with displaying some elements after destruction of wings
Rudder plate at max deflection angles intersects with other elements - fixed
Cowl flaps control rod model improved


DCS FW 190 A-8 by ED

Smoke screen button assignment - fixed
Oil temperature - fixed


DCS FW 190 D-9 by ED

Corrections to the cooling model


DCS Spitfire LF Mk IX by ED

When leaving aircraft to AI it’s tail sinks into the ground - fixed
Added the burned model
Some visual gaps between cockpit and the external model are closed


DCS Flaming Cliffs by ED

MiG-29G. Cockpit indication doesn't work - fixed
MiG-29. Large bounce after a heavy landing, no nose gear damage - fixed
Su-25. Added single mission to Syria map
SU-25T. SPPU-22-1 gunpad not doing any damage to light armor (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/digital-combat-simulator/dcs-world-2-5/bugs-and-problems-ai/su-25t-issues-aa/152712-su-25t-gunpods-don-t-register-hits-do-damage) - added some armor piercing shells into the round rack
Updated / added Instant Action missions


DCS Ka-50 Black Shark by ED

The elevation of the Vikhr ATGM does not correlate with the sight - fixed


DCS WWII Assets pack by ED

New units are added to the pack:

M1 37mm AAA
M45 quadmount AAA
QF 3.7-inch AAA
Daimler Armoured Car
M4 High-Speed Tractor
Light Tank Mk VII Tetrarch
FuMG 401 Freya LZ radar


MG shoots higher on sd234\2 Puma. Sight reticle has been changed
A-20G behavior is changed to attack aircraft/bomber
The AI A-20G seems to ignore CAS / Bombing / Carpet Bombing tasking - fixed
AI Gunners on Bombers are too accurate A-20G and Ju-88 effective turret range reduced
Evasion maneuvers for WWII bombers improved
The following units have been made available free for all users:

A-20G bomber
Flak 18
Bofors 40mm
Panzer IV
Sherman
Sd.Kfz.251
M2A1
Blitz 3.6-6700A
Bedford MWD



DCS Combined Arms by ED

Paratroopers don't move after landing - fixed
Improved AI movement along the route
Fixed infantry stuck
Units "on road" are directed to the next WP - fixed



DCS The Channel Map by ED

Optimized surface details
Fixed: unable to set temperature
Improved TAD textures
Made birds' ambient sounds less annoying

DCS Syria Map by Ugra Media

Optimized surface details
Eliminated AIs traffic jam on some airport runways during takeoff

Campaigns


The Border Campaign by Armen Murazyan:

The work of the nondirectional radio beacon, which was lost after updates in the mission editor, has been restored


FW-190A-8 Horrido! campaign by Reflected Simulations:

Temperatures adjusted
New assets added


Spitfire IX The Big Show campaign and P-51D Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney campaign by Reflected Simulations:

Various bug fixes and improvements
New assets added


UH-1H Argo Campaign by by 373vFS Greg:

Mission 6: Fixed trigger zone bug that was not allowing the mission to continue after the first minutes


F/A-18C Raven One campaign by Baltic Dragon:

Mission 3. Fixed foul deck conditions in M03A and 03B
Mission 4. Updated kneeboard page and fixed wrong codeword for Sirri island
Mission 7. Fixed again problems with Psycho dropping the smoke mark. Fixed typo in recovery coordinates in the briefing
Mission 9. Fixed the triggers and problems with Raven 11 flight taking off too early and then things happening too quick (it was linked to two overlapping space bar calls). Added safeguards making it much more difficult for Tor to shoot down all the Mavericks. Changed the loadout, removing one tank for the player and adding one GBU-12 (double ugly config). Added safeguards, so whenever enemy sniper or his support are wounded / damaged, it would count as a kill. Maintained attack option for Dutch even if player chooses he will attack
Mission 11. Updated triggers for Spades attack on Silkworms. Other minor corrections
Mission 14. Removed debugging messages


A-10C The Enemy Within campaign by Baltic Dragon:

Added campaign of A-10C II


L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign by ED

Mission 08: The logic of the final message in the unsuccess has been improved


Thank your for your passion and support, we hope you all enjoy the new update

[Phantom88]

OB Changelog Up
nov
2020
DCS 2.5.6.57949 Open Beta (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.5.6.57949/)DCS World

Added the bomb speed indication into the object panel of the F10 map.
Triggered action ‘Load Mission’ only functions will work not only for missions from Saved Games/DCS/Missions folder.
Syria Map. Rearming and refueling on Syria map doesn’t work in MP - fixed.
R-27T/ET missile. Decreased the delay of control after launch from 1.0 to 0.4 second.
R-27R/ER missile. Decreased the delay of control after launch from 1.5 to 1.0 second.
MP. Dedicated server crash in lua.dll when some client connected - probably fixed.
Upgrade cockpit kneeboard. Mouse drag and resize. Added clickable buttons for navigation and making bookmarks. Each new bookmark - new color. Route UI buttons callbacks to track.
Mig-29 AI will not use air break when the centre fuel tank is fitted.
AI aircraft. Persian Gulf Al Dhafra AI stuck on 31L (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/english/digital-combat-simulator/dcs-world-2-5/bugs-and-problems-ai/ai-ad/7132056-reported-ai-bug-taxiing-takeoff) - fixed.
AI aircraft. Large aircraft (E-3, KC-135) unable to taxi to the runway in Sukhumi - fixed.
ME. Added Logbook option into Customize menu.
Infantry ground collision with aircraft can do massive aircraft damage - fixed.
AI B-17. Wingmen do not open bay doors, only lead aircraft - fixed.
AI AV-8B. Fixed crash in the game if AV-8B landing point was assigned to Ticonderoga, Oliver Perry, Arleigh Burke.
AI AV-8B. When assigned a landing on ships such as Ticonderoga, Oliver Perry, Arleigh Burke, the plane first flies to the airfield, and then returns to the ship - fixed.
Sound. Support mono sound devices.
Fixed crash on terrain preload.
Reduced memory consumption during clipmap textures loading.
Tuned terrain lights visibility.

The new Damage Model

The new Damage Model is turned on by default for all WWII aircraft.
Calculations based on internal structure added to WWII bombers.
Not registered damage to landing gear is fixed.

DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

Updated handling of fuel system and masses of C-101EB as described below:

Updated maximum fuel mass in lua to be exactly the same as the one in the Flight Model. This mass is also used by AI.
Updated Empty aircraft mass. Subtracted unusable fuel, and added the mass of two pilots (160 kg). This mass is also used by AI.
Updated maximum aircraft mass according to the mentioned fixes in empty aircraft and fuel masses. This mass is also used by AI.
Fixed center of gravity change when one of the pilots ejects.
Refueling and defueling update now fuel masses correctly.
Unlimited fuel flag is correctly accounted now in the fuel system.
Fixed center of gravity computation at aircraft rebirth in the same mission.
Smoke system weight is correctly accounted now in the center of gravity computation.


Improved smoke system. White color is properly disabled now when colorant is turned on. This means no more low FPS when using colored smoke in multiplayer.
Improvements in fuel system. Now fuel transfer switches are off at mission start, if the corresponding fuel tank has no fuel. They should be set manually after in-game refueling.
Synchronized parking brake handle in multicrew.
Fixed animation of clock needles.

DCS AV-8B NA by RAZBAM

Removed all GBU-16 x 2 loads.
GAU-12 gunpod engine based firing restrictions enabled.
Fixed: cage/uncage behavior for rockets and AG gun. Now it toggles gunsight mode between CCIP (default) and DSL (manual).
Fixed: DSL (1) release mode.
Fixed: Missing switches sounds in the cockpit.
Fixed: EHSD DESG behavior when using AUTO release mode.
Fixed: AA Gunsight’s BFP. Now it accurately shows the bullet stream from the selected gunsight distance, 1200ft (365m) or 2400ft (731m), to 4800ft (1463m).
Improvement: HUD updated to SVG. Note: FLIR video output is disabled for the MPCD HUD repeater.
Added: Ottoman Courier Campaign by Baltic Dragon.

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed: support unlimited ammo.
Fixed: hand tremble during defog.
Fixed: removed deadzone for HOTAS T6 slide axis.
Fixed: too long defog time.
Fixed: BRM1 “INRNG” notification.
Adjusted: all MFCD/HUD TDC share same axis deadzone (set in special option).
Added more key bindings.
Added one training: anti-ship missile.
Updated CN locales.

ChinaAssetPack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Adjusted: ship collision parts life.
Adjusted: brm1 max range value for DLZ calc.

DCS A-10C II Tank Killer by ED

HMCS TDC makes jumps after movement - fixed.
A-10C II. HMCD overlaps HUD. Fixed dynamic symbols positions near edges of the display.
TGP starts to drift after slaving to HMCS - fixed.
Updated voice messages index - made A-10C II VMU messages audible.
Corrected the Free flight mission on Caucasus to avoid message DTSAS OFF MAP.
Added flashlight commands to joysticks profiles. Basic options like on/off and colors are working, but no control for brightness.
Central payload drag position fixed.
Default Laser Latch to ON.
3D model. Added name change and texture remapping for the pilot.
3D model. Removed unnecessary arguments on the second LOD.
3D model. Helmet system hangs after pilot ejection - fixed.
3D model. Corrected pilot textures.

DCS F-18C Hornet by ED

Added AG Mode for JHMCS.
Completed HUD TD designation logic.
Added GBU-32 and GBU-31V2 /V4.
HUD TD Diamond not ground stabilized - Fixed.
ASL blank in AUTO Mode - Fixed.
REL indication missing in HUD designate - Fixed.
Adjusted AIM-9 family missiles drag.
Laser guided bombs crossed out in HUD but not DDI if laser code not set - Fixed.
DL-13 Remains after rearm - Fixed.
AGM-65F Sometimes wanders off target when MAV is made SOI - Fixed.
Gear lights seem to have to much bloom on last LOD - Fixed.
There is no reticle on HUD for Walleye.
Updated Flight Manual in Chinese.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED

Added pylons mass accounting to FM.
Adjust payloads drag AIM-9.
3 Syria mission have snap views included creating problems for users - Fixed.
Added CN localization for QS and Single missions.
UFC Training mission static aircraft placement issue - Fixed

DCS F-5E Tiger II by ED

Fixed Z fighting in main landing gears.
Adjusted drag of AIM-9 payloads.

DCS L-39 Albatros by ED

Fixed the animation of the pilot’s hand in the rear cockpit.

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED

Fix altimeter.

DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

Dive recovery flaps added to FM.
Damage of structural elements from G-overload is tuned.

DCS F-14A/B by Heatblur Simulations

NEW Added F-14A Model Tomcat (F-14A-135GR, Late USN, ALR-67 Equipped Variant). New Systems and Changes include:

TF30 engine model, including:

Mid Compression Bypass Circuit
Mach Lever
Expanded compressor stall model
Hydromechanical fuel control
New thrust model
New engine spool dynamics
New afterburner model
Updated nozzle logic
New audio


Reshaped engine nacelles and added new nozzles
New - A specific liveries:

VF-21 Freelancers 200
VF-111 Sundowners (200)
VF-154 Black Knights 101
VF-211 Fighting Checkmates 105



NEW: Complete external sound overhaul (TF30 & F110). We’ve entirely overhauled the F-14’s exterior soundset, including the following changes:

New rear aspect exhaust sounds
New intake sounds
New afterburner sounds
New fly-by sounds
New engine fan blade rattle sound (slow windmilling speeds)
AB Zone lighting thump (internal)
Fixed stall warning tone + new audio sample (internal)
New compressor stall sounds
Tuned engine start and idle sounds
Adjusted all sdef files to improve directional sound and audible distance
Complete overhaul of audio driver logic on code side
Various other common sound fixes:

Sounds now load quicker
Tomcat is no longer unbearably loud at idle and at distance
Reduced total number of sound samples being played in external view



NEW Added simulated yaw string (A and B models) with corresponding wind simulation.
NEW Fire Suppression System + keybinds.
NEW Mid Compression Bypass Circuit Breaker keybind (F-14A only).
NEW Afterburner Gate option + keybind.
NEW Jester Features:

JOKER callout
BINGO fuel callout


Fixed fuel shutoff handles not shutting down engines.
Fixed engine stall/over temperature warning light logic.
Added F-14A versions of Caucasus, PG and Syria Quickstart missions.
Adjusted F-14B fuselage nacelle area for more roundness and visual fidelity.
Adjusted afterburners to not show black streaks.
Engine windmill speed now affected by relative wind direction.
Adjusted F110 AB thrust below mach 0.7.
Fixed crashes caused by visual effects during compressor stalls.
Adjusted engine fire and compressor stall visual effects.
Engine fire and compressor stall effects now synced over the network.
Adjusted pitch damping and pitch with power effects per SME comments.
Adjusted inlet aerodynamic performance per SME comments.
Adjusted subsonic airframe drag per SME comments.
Fixed TF-30 oil overheating.
Misc potential crash fixes in engine code.
Updated F-14B Syria Take-Off Instant Action mission.
Painted air brake pistons white.
Allow AIM-7MH to loft, except when fired in ACM or boresight modes.
Added CVN-75 to the data link capable carriers.
Flood antenna identifies as missile lock instead of STT to targets now, for consistency with other DCS modules.
Enable sparrow flood antenna if STT is lost while sparrow is in flight.
Update RWR threat library version.
Fix RWR symbols for HQ-7.
Fix ARC-159 (pilot radio) keybinds for OFF/MAIN/BOTH/ADF.
Fixed VF-11 Red Rippers (1997)/description.lua to remove problematic Spec Map.
Adjust AIM-54 chaff resistance after latest ED/DCS changes
Add bindable input for pilot hydraulic hand pump.
Use the DCS global gameplay option for hiding control stick.
Fix typo in options dialog (butons-> buttons).
Converted Bone Strike, Colorado River Time Trial, Debridging the River Ingur, Heatblurring the Lines, Kish Kat Attack, Protect the Viksburg, Rioni River Run, Seine River Endurance Run to F-14A compatible versions.
Adjusted AIM-54 countermeasure resistance to revert to old ED System.
Fixed TID STT strobe angle error when not flying level.
Potentially fixed a case where TWS AIM-54 could erroneously track a target not receiving recent radar returns.
Prevent RIO from using Pilot Controls from backseat.
Fixed steering tee not displayed in weapon off mode.
Fixed detached wing not disappearing in LoD1+.
Fixed Pilots not disappearing in static aircraft in LoD1+.
Fixed Pilots not disappearing after ejection in LoD1+.
Shifted pilot stick neutral position slightly aft.
Adjusted flap jamming logic - flap jamming is now more likely to occur.
Added anhedral tilt to horizontal tailplanes.
Fixed left horizontal tailplane being displaced along Z Axis.
Fixed Fire Extinguisher Handles & made accessible to pilot only.
Fixed TWS velocity vector sometimes getting stuck.
Ensure missile loses tracking when switching between PD-STT and TWS post launch.
Fixed AIM-54 RWR indications.
Updated manual (http://heatblur.se/F-14Manual/) to include F-14A late specific sections.

CampaignsDCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign by Baltic Dragon


Mission 03 & 03A. Fixed Smoke not engaging ground targets.
Mission 05. Fixed instances where Prince would not end the exercise despite calling Joker.
Improved Prince’s behaviour - he should not fall into the sea anymore https://forums.mudspike.com/images/emoji/emoji_one/slight_smile.png?v=9
Mission 06. Updated taxi instructions. Updated mission man (#3 will now leave the formation rather than #4).
Mission 10. Updated location of player’s waypoint over target. Updated position of the guard helo.

The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon


General. Fixed wrong wingman spawn locations in missions: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 21. Minor spelling mistakes fixes.
Mission 19. Updated Player’s loadou

[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***

27 November 2020



Dear Fighter Pilots, partners and friends,:listening_headphone


Migration to a new and improved forum engine is due, all forum services will be offline for
24 hours on Monday, November 30th. We apologise for any inconvenience but we are
confident that the change is for the best. Thank you for your understanding.

This week we would like to share development progress on DCS: Syria by our third party
developers Ugra Media. Check out the In Development Screenshots (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/), they look wonderful.

Recently, new missions for DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Anton and DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora have
been added to the Persian Gulf map. These fictional missions provide a great way to
practice WWII aircraft bombing. As you are aware, all terrains are currently on sale
during the DCS World Autumn Sale 2020, ending on the 7th of December at 15:00 GMT.

Thank you for your passion and support.


Yours sincerely,



Eagle Dynamics Team





Forum
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As you may be aware, in the last month we updated our forum software. The update caused some
unforeseen disruptions and we apologise for any inconveniences.

On Monday, we will make a major improvement by migrating to a new IPS-based forum engine.
This is being done to iron out bugs in the current forum and to accommodate user traffic whilst
taking advantage of mobile viewing without the need for additional software.

Please note that if you are not able to login, you will have to request a password reset. If you
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BBCode is a legacy markup language that was originally designed to allow users to submit rich
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DCS: Syria
Development Progress

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Ugra Media is currently increasing DCS: Syria to a massive 800x600 km map size. The addition
of 18 airfields is also in progress. The final version of DCS: Syria will have a total of 51 airfields
including the United States Air Force base at Incirlik, the Russian Air Force base at Latakia,
and the Royal Airforce bases on the island of Cyprus.

Fw 190
Lone Wolf Raid RAF Luqa (Fictional)

https://forums.eagle.ru/filedata/fetch?id=7154722&d=1606473219 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/terrains/)

As a Lone Wolf Anton, you are to carry out a bombing raid on RAF Luqa airfield. Your primary
target is an aircraft pan, housing Spitfires being readied to defend the island. You are armed
with a bomb and air-to-ground ammunition belts to destroy the aircraft on the pan. Be prepared
for potential interception. Good Luck!

Four new Instant Action missions are now available for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 on DCS: Persian Gulf (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/terrains/persiangulf_terrain/).
These missions provide a great environment and use our latest mission editor features.

Thank you again for your passion and support,


Kind regards,

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[Phantom88]

***WeekEnd News***

4 December 2020
Dear Fighter Pilots, partners and friends, We hope that you will enjoy our new forum engine and that it will significantly improve communication quality and access to resources. Thank you in advance for bearing with us whilst we fix any persisting concerns and bugs. We are actively working on the GBU-24 laser guided bomb as well as the AGM-84K SLAM-ER land attack missile. In addition to these new weapons, we are also finalising advanced modes for the AGM-88C HARM and AGM-84D Harpoon for DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. We would also like to take this opportunity to share our progress on new 3D modern era assets that will be added to DCS World core. Thank you for your passion and support. Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics Team


Forum
New

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Forum posts and search indexing have at last been rebuilt, however it is possible that some content still does not display as intended and we apologise for this inconvenience. Please note, links will not work in the new engine.



F/A-18C Hornet
Development Progress

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GBU-24 Paveway IIIThe GBU-24 is a 2,000 lbs-class laser-guided bomb with general purpose and penetrator warheads. It hasadvanced guidance over the Paveway II bombs and provides extended N range, maneuverability, and attack flexibility. It is designed to defeat high-value, protected targets. The Paveway III is planned for release in December 2020.

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AGM-84KThe SLAM-ER is the next land-attack cruise missile coming to the Hornet. Unlike the current AGM-84E SLAM, the SLAM-ER has greater range, a more advanced terminal seeker, a multi-steerpoint navigation system, stealthier radar cross section, as well as greater accuracy when human-in-the-loop guidance is not used. Unlike the GBU-24, the SLAM-ER has much greater range and the ability to alter terminal targeting. We are also developing the enhanced data link video transmission for these greater distances which we plan to deliver early next year. AGM-88C HARMIn addition to the current Self Protect (SP) and Target of Opportunity (TOO) HARM modes, we will be adding the Pre-Briefed (PB) mode later this month. This attack mode targets a geographic location and attempts to engage hostiles within range. Because the range is known, the HARM can be lofted and thus giving it greaterrange than SP and TOO modes. AGM-84D HarpoonWe will soon be adding the SEA mode to the Hornet’s radar. This will be an effective tool to acquire and engage moving naval targets. The Harpoon can take advantage of known target azimuth and range to use the Range/Bearing Launch (R/BOL) mode for more accurate attacks.


Tin Shield
Progress
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We are currently finalising the ST68U mobile three-coordinates radar station (Tin Shield NATO classification). This unit was designed to detect and track low-altitude targets in active and passive interference in the presence of intense reflections from the ground and in adverse weather conditions. It is in service with many CIS countries and the former Warsaw Pact countries.


BTR-82
Progress
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This is a seriously updated BTR-80 model. The armoured personnel carrier is equipped with the 30-mm 2A72 cannon and has been realised with the troop compartment. BTR-82A is actively used in Syria during patrols by the military police.
Thank you again for all your passion and support,


Kind regards,

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[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***
1 December 2020


Dear Fighter Pilots, partners and friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/uploads/emoticons/pilotfly.gif

Our DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt will be moving to release state in the coming update. This remarkably rugged and dependable aircraft offers superb gameplay over our World War II battlefields, especially as it was a successful escort fighter and highly-effective ground attack aircraft.

We would like to share our progress on new air defense artillery units; the ZSU-57-2 and AZP S-60. Check out the In Development Screenshots (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/), they are quite remarkable.

The Virtual Airshow team will soon be running their now famous online event. VFAT 2020 will be held on the 11th and 12th of December, don’t miss it, as you will see some of the best flying in the world. We can assure you that online formation flying at this level is in many ways harder than the real thing! Watch the trailer. (https://youtu.be/A67eManGfFs)

Thank you all for your passion and support and remember to stay safe.

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team



P-47D Thunderbolt
Release

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Over the course of the Early Access period, we have been able to fine tune the unique hydraulics, oil, electrical systems, and flight model of the Jug.. We believe that this is our best World War II fighter to date and that it sets a new standard for all our future World War II aircraft.

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt was used extensively to test and tune our new Damage Model update. It provided a stable platform for general bug-fixing and creating engine damage effects caused by overheating and poor engine management.

We have simulated almost all aspects of this aircraft to create the most accurate representation possible for PC. Don’t miss the last chance to benefit from the 20% Early Access discount (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/planes/thunderbolt/) and enjoy one of the most loved and iconic allied fighters of the second world war.



Air Defense
New Artillery Units

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The ZSU-57-2 is a Soviet Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG) with twin S-68 57-mm autocannons that are recoil-operated. It supplements the shorter-range 23-mm gun systems like the ZU-23 and ZSU-23-4. These two 57-mm cannons have a range of 20,000 feet and a far larger blast radius.


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The Soviet 57-mm AZP S-60 is a towed, road-transportable, short to medium range, single-barrel anti-aircraft gun from the 1950s. The S-60 and S-68 cannons both feature blast fragmentation warheads capable of bringing down enemy aircraft with a single round.



VFAT 2020
Airshow

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This weekend, tune it to watch the Virtual Festival of Aerobatic Teams. Watch renowned virtual teams replicate real-life routines and fictional teams showcase their creativity within DCS World. Watch the live event (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=A67eManGfFs&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG90MzFOd1BKSGd3UG56UFlHZzAzbD R4S0JqQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTlJWNnc1RVZsOUNVLWw3dkowT203a2R1 YkxLZU1YdURaREhxcnkxWXN2c1Y0ck1scXdxYTY4TDlOM2FqcG 5kTzRGS2lkR2l3aFFrNWs3dWVSYkJ2RWk3eXhBajRBb0lHdXJV RmRaTnhnVkVPYmVEMA%3D%3D&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitch.tv%2Fvirtualairshows) and view the schedule. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11NLgmTVDds8Ac0l-223hdj15hFCu7Lh7dsCKPsgo_Jo/edit#gid=0)

Thank you again for all your passion and support,

Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

Looks like Open Beta got switched to tomorrow
](https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590
8 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590))
Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.55960
Next update: To be announced.




Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.58125
Next update: Planned 17th December 2020.




Stable patch notes
1 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/stable/)
Open beta patch notes
18 (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/)
Thank you

[Phantom88]

DCS 2.5.6.59398 Open Beta (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.5.6.59398/)
Introduced multi-crew for DCS UH-1H Huey.
Added the ability to play with multi-crew for the UH-1H. Up to four crewstation are available for cooperative play: pilot, co-pilot, left gunner and right gunner (if they are added in missions). Added multi-crew missions for the UH-1H helicopter.
Known Issues during playing with multi-crew:


Possible desynchronization of the state (visualization) of the helicopter in case of damage and when requesting ground power before engine start.
When leaving the crewstation of the left (right) gunner into the spectators and back, the gunner's body-model may disappear.
There may be problems in the cockpit with controls that have axis settings commands (knobs for adjusting the volume, setting the altitude, etc.), if the controls is intended for another crewstation.
There is no visualization of the cargo mark on the cargo indicator (cargo position display).

DCS World

AI vehicles. Added new MBT T-72B3, SPAAG ZSU-57-2, and APC BTR-82A.
Parking Position Numbers reversed at Tbilisi Lochini, this bug originates from 2012, please be aware of any changes this might make to existing missions.
Added modify coalition in mission editor (Thank you to Grimes and uboats, their mod is now no longer required if used).
Introduced GBU-24 Paveway III laser guided bomb for the Hornet.
AIM-120 AMRAAM active radar seeker bug fixing/improvements:

Fixed HOJ logic, missile will switch between HOJ and active modes if target is lost.
LOS rate limit computations. Restriction on the angular rate of the line of sight has been restored.
Fixed visual launch mode behaviour. The missile in this mode no longer receives target designation from the aircraft, but itself searches for a target after launch. The search for the target is provided inside the 15 degrees cone (the width of seeker FOV) right in front of the missile.
Fixes in seeker target searching logics.
Introduced last target LOS storing. When the target is lost, the seeker retains its orientation, directed to where the target was.
Datalink. A fighter-missile line-of-sight check has been introduced.
Fixed periodical desynchronization of chaff lock in MP.


AIM-7 semi-active radar seeker bug fixing/improvements: most of the above changes applied to active seeker were also applied to semi-active seeker.
Optimized culling for Default Terrain Objects Shadows option.
The new Damage Model improvements

Multi engine aircraft support
AI reaction on different damages
Visualisation of a fuel leakage stops when the fuel ends
Removing control surfaces disproportionally reduces size of the connected airfoil - fixed
Bearing damage model is added to FW 190A-8 and P-47D
Stutters on hits to the fuel tanks are fixed


Added ability to remove bookmarks in the cockpit kneeboard.
Fixed crash when attacking ground targets by a group of helicopters in some conditions.
SS-1 Scud range and rearming time are corrected.
Improved WWII AI tactics for attacking bombers.
IR Pointer too much blooming - corrected.
Fixed error ERROR_MOD_NOT_FOUND that occurred in some cases.
A high polling rate on your mouse results in a poor response time in the game - fixed.
ME. Error when click on new button for vehicle units in some cases - fixed.
Unable to delete unit from within a group in ME - fixed.
AI B-17G collides when climbing in formation Bomber element - fixed.
AI AV-8B. Landing overloaded AV-8B on some ships leads to plane crash - fixed.
AI. Uboat VIIC U-flak has the wrong depth shown in status bar F9 and set from command bar in Imperial units - fixed.
AI. Aircraft carriers do not deny landing even if the flight deck is damaged - fixed.
AI. F-16 breaks engagement after HARM attack into a hillside - fixed.
AI. Samuel Chase ship. Some AA guns do not attack surface targets - fixed.
GUI Input. Better folder management while saving input profile.
Radio transmission from a unit doesn't work after using the radio for calling the ATC - fixed.
GUI Input. Added button Rescan devices.
AI. SSK-887 does not hold appointed depth in the waypoint - fixed.
White dot can be seen in day time for aircraft and units in the far - fixed.
AI. B-17 and two-piston engine bombers formation lateral separation fixed.
ME. The leader of the ground group on the map will be indicated with digit 1.
ME. Static objects are not displayed in the mission planner - fixed.
ME. Hide units filter doesn't work in the mission planner - fixed.
ME. New piktogramm of Templates icon.
GUI Input. UI Layer and NS430 Input categories do not show if bind is already in use in another module - fixed.
Wire strike for helicopters doesn't work - fixed.
Track replay mouse cursor issue when using Scale GUI and UHD fixed.
AI. Helicopters will be spawn on the FARP with direction opposite to wind instead of North direction.
AI. Aircraft fly over previously bombed target enroute to next waypoint - fixed.
AI. Aircraft when they miss TOT will fly the remainder of the route at extremely slow speeds - fixed.
ME payloads panel. When modifying an aircraft payload via the mission payload selection the weight stats for the loadout are not updated when a change is made - fixed.
ME. Warehouse screen: added field - fill column to value.
ME. Added ability to copy and paste Coordinate info via mouse position.
GUI VR options. Added some help images.
GUI input. No possibility to tune FFB joystick - fixed.
ME. Aircraft. Advanced Actions. Add Multirole Fighters to the list of Enroute tasks.
ME. Added Argentina.
Fixed crash - set mission date in editor prior to 1970 save and start mission from editor.
AI Ship. Aircraft carriers revised: sounders, phalanx elevation added.
AI Ship. Arleigh Burke sounder fixed.
AGM-84 Harpoon fired from B-52 never hit target, they either fly over, circle around, pop upk, and completely overshot the target (https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=272314) - fixed.
AI pilot falls through Tarawa deck after shutting down - fixed.
DCS freeze when assigning a route to a ground unit in some case - fixed.

DCS AV-8B NA by RAZBAM

Fixed: SKID Warning Light illuminates with parking brake engaged.
Fixed: Selected weapon box remains after store depleted.
Fixed: Keyboard pitch command resets to centered position.
Fixed: Unable to edit Markpoints and Target Points.
Fixed: Brake Accumulators reading 0 when starting on carriers.
Fixed: External 3D model errors when taking damage.
Improvement: Added VR Pilot body.
Improvement: Added Parking Brake keyboard/joystick command.
Improvement: Added wheel chocks & ground crew menu option.
Improvement: Added F-14A to the RWR library.
Improvement: Added Mission Route Plan page in the kneeboard.
Improvement: Aircraft will now taxi roll on idle power if parking brake or brakes are not applied or nozzle deflection is not used to control taxi speed.
Improvement: Parking brake will now be engaged by default for all ground start missions.
Improvement: Wheel chocks are now installed by default when starting cold and dark.
Improvement: Nozzle stop now moves in steps based on the lock locations.
Improvement: Nozzle lever now will latch slightly around the hover stop to simulate hitting the hover stop.
Improvement: Enabled show/hide VR body (and force stick and throttle visible when VR body enabled).
Improvement: Enabled mirrors clickable.
Improvement: Merged show/hide stick and throttle keyboard commands.
Improvement: Enabled show/hide stick and throttle clickable.
Improvement: Enabled UTM input for Waypoints and CAS. Instructions on the RAZBAM section of the ED Forums.
Improvement: Merged missing command definitions from keyboard to joystick.
Improvement: Waypoint can be defined as Target Zone or IP in the Mission Editor. Instructions on the RAZBAM section of the ED Forums.
Improvement: Waypoints Offsets can now be defined on the Mission Editor. Instructions on the RAZBAM section of the ED Forums.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

Fixed: Keyboard pitch command resets to centered position.
Fixed: TDC waypoint range and bearing info display condition.
Fixed: HSI knob decreases value.
Fixed: ADI "pole" mode not working on INS failure.
Fixed: PRET keeps blinking after alignment is finished and INS is set to NAV.
Fixed: INS decimal value.
Fixed: INS short alignment.
Fixed: INS off has no impact.
Fixed: TDC position reset when switching from search mode to scan.
Fixed: Radar SIL message position on the VTB.
Fixed: External 3D model error.
Improvement: Added F-14A to the RWR library.
Improvement: Added F-14A to the RDI library.
Improvement: Updated HUD altitude display conditions.
Improvement: Updated HUD RS arrow display conditions.
Improvement: Updated SELH behaviour.
Improvement: Updated VTB heading tape indicator behaviour.
Improvement: Updated HUD RS Arrow behavior.

DCS SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

Added Mission editor option “Allow NS430”.

China Asset Pack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed ZBD-04 collision model for AP ammo.
Fixed 052B cannot intercept harpoon.
Fixed (by ED) 093 flying after setting a new waypoint.
Adjusted: SD-10 active seeker param according to updated active radio seeker bugfixing/improvements in AIM-120 scheme.
Adjusted: JF-17 AI engine param.
Adjusted: SAM missile reflection limit.
Adjusted: 052B/052C SAM radar type and launcher.

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed: CTD due to AA radar hpt/spt switch under some condition.
Fixed: laser-guided bomb tracking issue (adjusted motor speed).
Fixed: CCRP cannot release bomb with crosswind.
Fixed: DTC data copy between 01-49 and 50-59.
Fixed: potential CTD from new kneeboard design.
Fixed: salvo bomb release under infinite ammo mode.
Fixed: engine oil pressure.
Fixed: CLINK page network host indicator.
Fixed: input master_mode_next/prev keys not work when start from cold.
Fixed: INS page display error.
Adjusted: Radar page IFF indicator will show disabled symbol if no INT mode selected.
Adjusted: too dark MFCD camera page for wmd7 and c701.
Adjusted: MFCD SMS CNTL page and AG param page.
Adjusted: Training 08 CCRP.
Added: applied new CCRP symbols - more details (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/219924-dcs-jf-17-amp-chinaassetpack-changelog/?do=findComment&comment=4492393).
Added: AG radar AGR mode for bomb (when close to SPI, AG radar automatically switches to AGR mode, later returns to prev mode once done. You cannot enter AGR mode manually).
Added: MFCD DATA->NAV can manually set wind speed/dir if INS works abnormally.
Added: HSD shows target indication lines of wingmen in the same flight via datalink.
Added: CLR button for MFCD in edit mode (to clear current input and then re-enter digits).
Added: F-14A in RWR detection.

DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

Added GPS circuit breaker on main panel.
Added C-101CC Video Camera light.
Fixed 0.8 Mach mark size in speed/mach indicator of C-101EB.
Fixed orientation of several C-101EB speed/mach indicator marks.
Removed unused lua files.
FD horizontal bar is no longer stuck to ADI aircraft symbol when pressing TCS button.
Added Georgia fictional skin for C-101EB.

DCS F-18C Hornet by ED

Added GBU-24 A/B Paveway III laser-guided bomb.
Added Auto IFF/CIT from the AZ/EL A/A page.
Added AZ/EL FlIR Sublevel.
Redesigned threat search algorithm for HARM for TOO mode.
AGR Ranging Uncommon Symbology - Fixed.
Hostile NCTR doesn't contribute to hostile ID - Fixed.
Hornet radar azimuth reverts to a RWS behavior WHEN changing weapons in TWS and also allows WAY more Azimuth than normal - Fixed.
ACM Mode - GACQ circle disappears after switching modes or weapons - Fixed.
Un-designate in any Gun mode should return to GACQ - Fixed.
Bar setting glitch upon exiting GACQ - Fixed.
GACQ shows strange search pattern dependent on radar elevation upon entry of GACQ - Fixed.
GACQ + AG radar breaks both AA and AG radar modes - Fixed.
AG Radar picture anomalies at 160nm range - Fixed.
Walleye HUD error - Fixed.
AGM-65E code step when unboxed- Fixed.
Double Print on DDI - Fixed.
Heatblur F-14A appears as 'U' in RWR- Fixed.
JHMCS ATC indication is linked to gun selection - Fixed.
Problem with AGM-65E after using LST when not self-lasing - Fixed.
AIM-9X Can't be Slaved Off Waterline with JHMCS - Fixed.
LGBs still releasable without laser code set - Fixed.
User track hornet crash - will only replay in branch - Fixed.
Updated the manual.
Added new, free MP mission by Baltic Dragon.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED

Fixed the logic of the System Point of Interest (SPI) concept.
Added POS (Position) mode, RUK (Range Unknown) submode for the AGM-88C HARM.
SPI location isn't changed when steerpoint is changed - Fixed.
Maverick Slew Error in PRE Mode - Fixed.
Phantom waypoint issue - Fixed.Phantom waypoint issue - Fixed.
Un-commanded return to CZ when A2G Weapon select or dogfight switch is used branch only - Fixed.
F-16 Firing HARM blocks CCRP SPI movement with TGP - Fixed.
CCRP SPI not updating with TGP designation - Fixed.
Using VIS mode with AGM-65 interrupts autopilot settings - Fixed.
Uncommanded TGP to Maverick Handoff - Fixed.
Maverick Not Slaving to TGP LOS in PRE - Fixed.
Uncage switch works for all sensors independently from SOI assigned - Fixed.
Fuel quantity dial sound only in one direction - Fixed.
Reduced search time for HARM for HAS mode.
AIM-120B/C Training lesson bugs - Fixed.
Minor cockpit sound fixes.
Added new F-16C A/A Training Missions.
Updated the manual.
Fixed wrong release scheme in POS mode.

DCS A-10C II Tank Killer by ED

Visual improvements to 3D model of the cockpit:

SAS switches
UHF selector positions
STEER switch
Reflections on glass


Analog speed dial discrepancy fixed.
IFFCC SPI in guns mode - fixes.
Maverick IFFCC SPI wrong location - fixed.
Improvements were made in the training missions.
Removed nose rise with PAC Off.
Emergency trim reversed when using mapped controls - fixed.
With GBU selected switching to guns does not allow calculated Gun sight only cross and fixed - fixed.
Flares will come from both dispensers behind the wheel bays, and chaff from both wingtips.
Updated the manual.

DCS A-10C Warthog by ED

UHF selector stop positions corrected.
Analog speed dial discrepancy - fixed.
Eliminated intersecting the external mesh to cockpit mesh.
Recalibrated airspeed indicator main pointer to make it consistent with the drum indication.
Maverick IFFCC SPI wrong location - fixed.
STEER switch bug fixed.

DCS Supercarrier by ED

Carrier accepts aircrafts even if the flight deck is damaged - Fixed.
F-14A replies "Hornet Ball" on landing - Fixed.

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

Add new F-14A unit types to ALR-67 threat library.
Explicitly prevent all sparrows but AIM-7MH from lofting.
Fixed AIM-7 not tracking correctly in PD-STT.
Make Radar send radio command when launching in AIM-54 in PD-STT so F-14 RWR can detect it.
Fixed sparrow flood mode giving radio command (triggering target RWR) prior to launch.
Added new TTI calculation with real time update.
Renamed F-14A models to avoid clashes with VSN mods.
Added more potential fixes for Jester switching to RWS right after TWS Phoenix. Launch (could not reproduce bug reported by some).
Fixed DCS log warnings about duplicated ALU shapes.
Tweaked FM for both -B and -A:

Slightly reduced transonic airframe drag
Adjusted intake drag at low airflow ratios for TF30
Restored and re-tested previous F110 subsonic and supersonic AB thrust
Re-tuned TF30 AB thrust
Adjusted TF30 extreme high altitude core thrust and fuel flow
Adjusted TF30 extreme high altitude AB fuel flow schedule
Adjusted TF30 burner temperature model to be less prone to engine fires at extreme high altitude/low speed
Adjusted TF30 fuel control gains and spool dynamics
Adjusted TF30 gross thrust at low RPMs


Fixed ground spoiler logic.
Added F-14A single and multiplayer missions.
Added VF-11 Red Rippers 106 livery.
Added VF-33 Starfighters 201 livery.
Exterior engine sound adjustments.
Fixed LAU-7 color on some liveries.
AIM-54 now uses distance (determined by TGT Size switch: large=13NM, medium=10NM, small=6NM) for going active, instead of 16s TTI.
Added special option for convenience to allow “Weapon selector up” binding to emulate “weapon selector press” when in SP/PH position, to toggle between Phoenix and Sparrow.
JESTER Menu changes & additions:

Radar mode submenu renamed to Radar Settings
TWS-M switch added
TGT Size switch submenu added
Ground/Aircraft stabilize renamed to TID Ground/Aircraft stabilize
Scan distance renamed to TID range


Changed kneeboard datalink hosts page to use unit display name instead of type name.
Fixed AI F-14A nozzle animations & afterburner.

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed canopy position sync in multiplayer.
Updated RB75 A/B/T (AGM-65 A/B) flight model and seeker behaviour.
Fix to crash when dropping High-drag bombs.

DCS L-39 Albatros by ED

Cockpit pressure initialization fixed. There was displaying the oxygen starvation during launch at high-altitude aerodromes.

DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

Updated EN and RU manuals.
Default payloads added for all modifications.
Improvements to the aftercooler.
Pylons drag - fixed.
Structure elements parameters - tuned.
Improved visualisation of the damage on armor glass.
Pilot 3D model is added to the first person view.
Autostart procedure - fixed.
Improvements to FM and Systems.

Engine with water manifold pressure
Turbine stall
Buffeting from the cowl flaps


Engine damages and failures.

Detonation with water


New P-47 Turbine Stall and Bearing Sounds.
Added and updated IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS FW 190A-8 by ED

Fixed the oil pressure.
Added and updated IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS Bf 109 K-4 by ED

Minor cockpit sound fixes.
Added new IA missions for The Channel map.
Added new Caucasus IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS Spitfire IX by ED

Added and updated IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS P-51D Mustang by ED

Added and updated IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS Fw 190 D-9 by ED

Added and updated IA missions.
Added SP mission.

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED

Minigun sound fix.
Cockpit doors are now always operated separately.

DCS: WWII Assets Pack by ED

U-boat VII-C flak has wrong depth - fixed.
LSO view disabled for WWII ships.
KDO used an incorrect shell for flak 41 calculations - fixed. Some target assignment. optimization.
Sight M70D for M8 Greyhound.
Added warehouses for Bedford and CCKW.
A-20 x-ray model improved.

DCS Combined Arms by ED

APC M113. Implemented variable armor thickness in collision model.
AA guns do not attack surface targets - fixed.
Infantry collision with aircraft can do massive damage - fixed.
Compass for T-72 in isometric view - fixed.
Added indication of stabilization “STBL ON”.
Fixed missing sound CIWS for some ships.

DCS: The Channel Map by ED

Optimized VRAM meets 4GB requirements.

DCS: Caucasus by ED

Kobuleti airfield: Large aircrafts can now reach the runway.
Lochini airfield: fixed reversed parking slots positions 8/9, 13/14, 18/19, 23/24, 28/29, 33/34 and 38/39.
Beslan airfield: fixed runway sign.
Fixed scenes objects: intersections, objects on roads, and elevated objects.
Added names of beacons on "ARK channels" plate KA-50.
Fixed random disappearance of airfield markings.
Cosmetic corrections in the airfield markings.
Fixed many surface elevation artifacts.
Many cosmetic corrections to forest tree distribution and tree-line borders.
Removed trees from ATC line of sight.
Fixes to building collisions.

DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map by ED

North Las Vegas airfield: aircrafts can now reach runways from parking spot B19.
Nellis airfield: aircrafts can now reach runways from parking spot E11.
Runway/taxiway signs are no longer fuchsia colored at night.
Fixed many surface textures.

DCS: Persian Gulf Map by ED

Fixed tile of surface textures on far distances.
Khasab airfield: fixed VASI lights.
Jask airfield: added АТС frequencies.
Bandar-E-Jask airfield: added TACAN.
Sharjah airfield: fixed taxiway/runway signs.
Fujairah airfield: fixed scene objects distribution.
Al Minhad airfield: changed parking slot "Stand01" to "62".
Bandar Abbas airfield: fixed collisions of aircrafts with walls.
Bandar Abbas airfield: no more collisions with hangars when starting from the parking spot J04.
Liwa airfield: added more parking slots for larger aircraft.
Fixed duplicated airfield scenes objects.
Fixed airfields namings.
Fixed collision shells of buildings with flat roofs.
FIxed many air navigation beacons: types, channels, frequencies, names, and ATC.
Fixed many cosmetic errors on shorelines.
Fixed many surface artifacts (flipped triangles).
Added lightmaps for airfield taxiway/runway signs.
Cosmetic corrections to surface textures.

CampaignsThe Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon.


Mission 11: Updated kneeboard.
Mission 13: Fixed issue with Special Forces not entering the building and thus stalling the mission.
Documentation updated.

M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon.


Mission 03: Unchecked "force alignment and INS drift option".
Mission 04: Fixed issue with mission not progressing when all flights are on station.

F/A-18C Hornet - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign by Badger 633.


Missions & Briefs 5, 7 and 10: Description of obtaining and configuring Precise Coordinates updated.

F-5E Aggressors Air Combat Maneuver Campaign by Maple Flag Missions.


Behaves AI wingman F-5E corrected.

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger, Fw 190 A-8 Horrido!, P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney, Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaigns by Reflected Simulations.


Flak adapted to the new DM.

UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low Level Heaven.


French mission text localization added.

[Phantom88]

***New Roadmap from The Boss***

Minsky (https://forums.eagle.ru/profile/76458-minsky/)

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Posted Friday at 01:52 PM (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/97330-dcs-roadmap-unofficial-no-discussion-here/?do=findComment&comment=4511508) (edited)

From Kate Perederko (dotrugirl) on Discord:

1. Stable version will be updated in the coming days, before the holidays (Dec 31 -- Jan 10 in Russia).

2. The AH-64D (2002) will be developed, but the Early Access version will be closer to the AH-64A in terms of features. Radar is not yet confirmed ("it's a secret").

3. According to Kate, the new clouds are "already optimized" (you won't need the 3080 to run it). They will be released in multiple stages: 1. Presets only (release date - with the 2.6, "as soon as possible", "we're almost there", "no, not 'in two weeks' - more like 'in two months'") 2. Configurable weather 3. Dynamic weather. Apparently, the new clouds will be synced in multiplayer at stage 1 already.

4. No Tornado for DCS: no data in open sources, and the aircraft's manufacturer denied ED's purchase requests.

5. Afghanistan map is quite possible (DCS already has a lot of relevant units for this setting). Vietnam map - rather no than yes. Cuba - no. Overall, ED doesn't have any definite plans regarding future maps.

6. ED is going to "take away" all bombs and rockets from the 3rd party devs (weapons will be developed internally).

7. The development of the clickable Mig-29 9-12 will start after the Black Shark 3.

8. Dynamic Campaign will be given to beta testers in the first half of 2021. It's already playable, but users should not expect anything breathtaking at start. This will be a long continuous work.

9. No World War 1 in DCS, it's not even planned.

10. Mi-24 has been postponed from the initial "Autumn 2020" release because ED wanted to create the multi-crew subsystem first. The module is not quite ready for release yet, but there's "light at the end of the tunnel". AI co-pilot for Mi-24 will have name (like Jester), but "it's a secret".

11. Kate promised to personally hold all future modules (including the Mi-24) from being released half-baked. They don't want to repeat the Viper's fiasco.

14. Caucasus map will NOT be expanded to include detailed Ukrainian & Crimean territories.

15. Marianas map will first be released in modern version. WWII variant will follow. Development of this map has been slowed down because of the COVID.

16. Combined Arms 2 is on hold, all devs are busy elsewhere.

17. F-4 will be developed, eventually, but probably by a 3rd party dev. No particular model has been picked yet.
18. Me.262 is NOT in the works.
19. Mig-27 is NOT in the works. Not planned neither.
20. AH-1 - "not yet".
21. WWII Zero from ED - "probably" (in the internal wishlist).
22. Soviet WWII planes - not planned. When asked about La-7, teased by OctopusG this Summer, Kate replied "I don't know anything about it".
23. No immediate plans to release more naval helos & planes, E-2 or C-2.

24. ED can't yet figure out how to merge multiple maps into one (e.g. Normandy and The Channel).
25. Kate promised to personally deal with the Mirage's radar problem (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/231000-ed-issue-mirage-2000-antenna-elevation-bug-tdc-innacuracy-in-ppi/).
26. ED think they found a way to solve paratroopers and AI pathfinding issues.
27. No immediate plans to make the T-72B3 user-controllable.
28. The new ground ATC is still at the very early stages of development.
29. ED doesn't really want to add civilian air traffic in DCS, because "we're military sim".
30. ED will not allow 3rd party devs to officially create the Su-57 module for DCS.
31. DCS merchandise - "more info early next year".

.

Edited Friday at 02:01 PM by Minsky

[StormILM]

Interesting. I do appreciate the very frank "What is Not going to be done" versus speculation and their holding releases until they're mostly done (usable). It's just a better business model in general. It may mean we're going to wait longer but that is fine by me.

[Phantom88]

***Open Beta Update***
DCS 2.5.6.59625 Open BetaDCS World

MP. Barrage Balloon does not show for clients - fixed.

AIM-120. Midcourse guidance - fixed unwanted target id reset, fixed seeker los rotation in midcourse phase and restored protection from LOS rate surge.

AIM-7. Loft trajectory initialization corrected.

After ejecting player can still control aircraft - fixed.

net.lua2json generates error if table indexed numerically has missing index - fixed.

GBU-24 does not explode on impact - fixed.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED

Update of the Taxi and Take-Off Mission.

HARM POS/RUK does not track SA-2 track radar - fixed.

No TOT in CCRP mode after firing off 2 Harms - fixed.

Post-release CCIP point is no longer there with the weapon release button still held down - fixed.

F/A-18C Hornet by ED

Not losing lock on STT When turning off the radar, Guides missile all the way. Still an issue if radar set to standby - fixed

GBU-24 does not explode on impact - fixed

AIM-7MH not lofting when LOFT is turned on - fixed

DCS P-47D by ED

Aircraft will continue to climb on dead engine - fixed.

Updated PG, Caucasus and Channel IA Missions.

DCS Bf 109 K-4 by ED

Updated Channel IA Missions

DCS Spitfire IX by ED

Updated Spitfire Channel and Caucasus IA Missions

DCS P-51D Mustang by ED

Updated Channel, PG and Caucasus IA Missions

DCS Fw 190 D-9 by ED

Updated Channel and Caucasus IA Missions

DCS Fw 190 A-8 by ED

Updated Channel IA Missions

DCS SA342 Gazelle by Polychop

Added possibility to enable/disable NS430 in mission (additional tab in SA342 properties in ME)

DCS F-14A/B Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

NEW! Added F-14B Campaign “Operation Reforger - The Iron Heel”

Fixed TWS tracks clashing with datalink in multicrew.

Added TGTS size keybinds for RIO.

Updated AIM-7 to parity with ED’s AIM-7.

Fixed AIM-7 dogfight LTE to 0.7s (was accidentally immediate).

Prevent AIM-54 continuing to track target if TWS track was deleted and later re-acquired (new track technically).

Fix: ensure that AIM-54 active command is only sent while radar is transmitting.

Livery fixes for VF-102 and 103 Hi Vis.

Small fixes to A liveries.

Added hog to VF-11 droptank on B version.

Fixed mirroring issues on Last Ride and Grim Reapers liveries.

Fix for engine fire at continued M1.1.

Adjusted transonic drag for F-14A.
DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3
Fixed radar causing a huge FPS loss when turned on.

[Phantom88]

***next update***




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Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: To be announced
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Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: Planned 27th January 2021
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Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: To be announced
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Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: Planned 27th January 2021
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Thank you

[Phantom88]

***weekend news***
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://forums.eagle.ru/uploads/emoticons/pilotfly.gif

We hope that the year has started well and that you have taken full advantage of the free to fly period. Thank you.

With the enormous changes in technology and the broad improvements we are planning, please be aware that Windows 7 will no longer be supported as of the release of DCS World 2.7 which we hope to be releasing in the coming months. We will of course be informing you well in advance when a firm date is finalised.

This week, we would like to take the opportunity of sharing development progress on DCS: The Channel. We are working on the final touches to Biggin Hill and Eastchurch airfields as well as Headcorn and High Halden Advance Landing Grounds. In addition to the existing 120 World War II missions we are working on a wide variety of new and exciting missions and campaigns which should be released in the coming weeks. These high quality missions should provide you with excellent immersion and will test your skills.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team



Support
Windows 7

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We will no longer be supporting Windows 7. Users who do not want not to change their operating system can still enjoy DCS World 2.5.6. However, new updates will not be available. In order to attend to your needs more diligently, please download the latest version.



The Channel
Development Progress

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The latest addition to the Channel map will be the fighter base that protected South East England from Luftwaffe bombers during the Battle of Britain. Over the course of the war, fighters based at Biggin Hill claimed thousands of enemy aircraft, at the cost of hundreds of aircrew lives.

Please note that DCS: The Channel (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/terrains/the_channel_terrain/) will soon be moving to Release state. Don’t miss the opportunity of enjoying the 20% Early Access discount while it lasts. Check out the In Development Screenshots. (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/572/?bx_sender_conversion_id=0&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=weekend_news)

New Unique Objects England:


Leeds Castle
The Parish Church of All Saints Birchington
St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate
Holy Trinity Church, Broadstairs
St Laurence's Church, Ramsgate
Deal Castle
St Mary The Virgin Church, Ashford
South Foreland Lighthouse
St Mary's Church, Dover
Dover Town Hall
St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church, Folkestone
St Leonard's Church, Hythe
Hastings Pier St Leonards Church, Deal


New Unique Objects France:


Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer
Belfry Of Dunkirk
Church of Saint-Éloi, Dunkirk
Hôtel de ville de Dunkerque
Column of the Grande Armée
Fort d'Ambleteuse
Église Saint-Pierre, Calais
Town Hall, Calais
Lighthouse, Calais
Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais
Saint-Omer Cathedral
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Boulogne


We are making fine edits to building and terrain textures and final testing is now progress.



WWII
Missions

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We have now introduced a difficulty selector option used in conjunction with the F10 Comms Menu. Options "EASY" "MEDIUM" or "HARD" will allow you to revisit missions and test your improved skill set. Singleplayer and campaign missions include new briefings.

Mission sets are wide and varied and will include:


Bomber Escort
Flight/Section Scrambles
Anti-Shipping Strikes
Photographic Reconnaissance
Airfield Strikes
Train Strafing
Close Air Support
Bomber/Fighter Intercepts


In some Single Player missions we have introduced FWAF (Fly With A Friend). It allows you to upload the mission to your own server and fly it with a friend or virtual squadron. Ideal for training and for those not quite ready to venture into multiplayer just yet. This is a great way to share the experience with those of you who are just getting started in DCS World.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,

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[Phantom88]

**Weekend News**


22 January 2021





As the world navigates an ever-changing new norm of virtual learning, delivery and drive-by birthday celebrations, our customers have relied on us to stay informed, connected and entertained. Now, more than ever before, our customers around the world have found inspiration and value in the breadth and quality of our products, which impacts their lives in big and small ways everyday.

We would like to share a development report on our DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. We are currently working towards an impressive update, new features will include Ground Moving Target (GMT) and SEA radar modes. This update will also include new defense systems and the Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness display, as well as greatly expanded defensive systems like countermeasure programs and electronic warfare capabilities.

Our third party partners are working on new and exciting campaigns that we plan to release in the coming weeks. They will provide you with excellent immersion and will test your skills.


Thank you for your passion and support.


Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team



F/A-18C
Hornet

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An issue where RWR Contacts displayed on the wrong azimuth has now been resolved. We fixed an issue where moving the TDC caused the radar beam to stick. We also fixed a JSOW A/C manoeuvre error that caused a miss.

Fuel Low BIT has been added, as well as auto-lase for the GBU-24 Paveway III. We are planning for these features and many more to be released in the next update to DCS World Open Beta 2.5.6.

Check out the In Development Screenshots. (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/)



F/A-18C Hornet
Development Progress

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Ground Moving Target (GMT) Radar Mode
Locating ground targets can be a difficult task, an important tool that can assist you is the Ground Moving Target (GMT) Air-to-Ground (A-G) radar mode. When enabled, this mode detects moving ground units and allows you to designate them for tracking. Note that GMT will not detect stationary targets.



When paired with the AGM-65F Maverick and laser-guided bombs, GMT can be a useful tool for detecting, tracking, and engaging mobile targets.

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SEA Radar Mode
Whilst the general MAP Air-to-Ground radar mode has been available for some time, we will soon introduce the SEA A-G mode. This mode allows the radar to detect and track ships out to 80 nm. This is particularly useful for engaging ships using the AGM-84D Harpoon anti-ship missiles with specific range and bearing targeting. SEA mode can also be interleaved to display MAP ground returns.

Instruction Video: SEA Radar Mode (https://youtu.be/Pmx_pLbgKEo)

When a target has been designated in SEA mode, the targeting pod can also be slaved to the target.

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Defensive Systems Update
We are pleased to announce several new defensive features planned for the next update. These include the addition of Semi/Automatic (S/A) and AUTO expendable countermeasure programs, the Airborne Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ), and jammer effects on the radar.

Instruction Video: Defensive Systems Update (https://youtu.be/lwtBqwgqh8I)

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Transmit Designate
We’ll be adding the Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness (SA) display. When enabled, it allows you to transmit suits to ground designation points and Launch & Steering (L&S) targets for flight members and friendly aircraft on the same Link-16 network.

Instruction Video: Target Designation (TXDSG) (https://youtu.be/WvnyIaQshLQ)



Additions
Highlights

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As well as the substantial push to complete the Hornet’s new features, we would like to mention a notable addition:

Handy Wind Bulk Carrier
A new civilian ship equipped with a functioning helipad for:


DCS: UH-1H Huey
DCS: SA342 Gazelle
DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2


F-5E Tiger II
The headwind and tailwind anomalies have now been fixed.

Mission Editor
AI escort aircraft not engaging targets correctly issues have been resolved.

DCS World
We have added more realistic cockpit sounds when using weapons. The F-10 Ruler in VR and multi monitor mode has now been fixed. The SA-2 Guidance has received a necessary accuracy improvement. Also, user created ground units now shows in white in F10 view.

You can expect these minor fixes and many more additions to be included in the next Open Beta 2.5.6 update planned for next week. We are incredibly optimistic about where we’re heading, and we believe that the opportunities for developers and the creative community are endless, as are all the positive and meaningful benefits to our customers.

We thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

[Phantom88]

Open Beta Update

DCS 2.5.6.60645 Open Beta

Introduced new campaigns:


DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations.
DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86.
DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon.
DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Сampaign by SorelRo.
DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1 Campaign by Bunyap Campaigns.
DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign by Inverted.

DCS World

Sound. Fixed sound beating on external views with some angles of view.
Ships placed in shallow water vanish - fixed.
MP. Visual damage to the carrier not shown on server rejoin - fixed.
MP. AI Aircraft phantoms. Some control surfaces do not show movement - fixed.
SA-2 (S-75). Corrected missile autopilot. Fixed high-probability miss.
AI cold start with RADAR continuous search enabled on waypoint zero - fixed.
AI Ticonderoga class ships will fire even if they dont have line of sight for weapon - fixed.
Improvement. Player controlled ground unit now shown as white on F10 map.
BTR-82. Added desert livery.
Channel map. Units fall through bridges - fixed.
AI Continues to fire on aircraft after the pilot has bailed out - fixed.
F10 map. Measuring tool in F10 misaligned if Scale GUI not set to 1.0 - fixed.
MP. Blackout/Redout in MP - can still control aircraft - fixed.
3D. Add new model Mk-82 Snakeye inert.
AI aircraft. 'Attack Group' task appears broken - fixed.
The torpedo LTF5b misses the target - fixed.
AI aircraft. Escorts do not engage correctly, SP and MP Server - fixed.
AI F/A-18C should turn off radar if their ECM is ON - done.
Voice chat. Returned the ability to select audio devices in simulation mode.
NS 430: Manual brightness cannot be adjusted - fixed.
M45 Quadmount doesn't register hits because of incorrect armor thickness - fixed.
DCSUpdated Czech localization.
Time of the bridge destruction is not recorded into track, that caused wrong replays - fixed.
Cockpit Missile Launch sound update.
MM. Allow to uninstall multiple modules at once.
AGM-154A/B JSOW final maneuver miss - fixed.
ME. Fixed GUI Error while trying to save mission when window "New mission setting" is open.
ME. Triggers. INITIALIZATION SCRIPT buttons (Open, Reset) doesn't work - fixed.
Fixed a typo in checkMaxDistance function which prevented it's proper work with marker beacons.
Fixed bug in the global Radio that should have led to some improvement of game performance.
Ships. Added bulk cargo vessel Handy Wind with helipad.
ZSU-57 recoil animation without shot for left barrel - fixed.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3

Adjusted cockpit gauges’ glass reflections.

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Added: AG Radar TA mode.
Added: cockpit throttle texture.
Added: clickable mirror.
Added: call ground crew to reinstall/refill supplies (drag chute, oxy bottle, etc).
Added: if M>=1.35, cannot move the throttle from AB zone to [IDLE, MIL] zone unless the throttle emergency button is pushed down. Otherwise, it may cause engine surge or even flameout.
Added: gun sight/limiter preset in special option panel.
Added: more keyboard binding for knobs.
Fixed: number of tracked contacts in TWS mode (up to 10).
Fixed: SD10 not track jamming target after radar burn through.
Fixed: if radar not burnt through jam, SD10 can still loft.
Fixed: radar un-notchable (need more tuning).
Fixed: radar HOJ contact status not updated if jam after lock/track.
Fixed: SMS program not reset if DTC updated after rearm.
Fixed: pod still works after disappearing from pylon.
Fixed: campaign 07/09 localization.
Adjusted: chaff/flare program burst can be salvo (check your special option panel).
Adjusted: if born in air, it will not trigger foggy canopy, until land and open canopy then fly high (if relative humidity is high on ground).
Adjusted: zeroizer seat function switch turned on by default in cold start (Don't forget to turn it off before repair!).
Adjusted: throttle keyboard control step size.
Updated: localization (CN, RU, DE, ES, and FR) and credits.
Updated: cockpit model and texture.

China Asset Pack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Adjusted: all ground units use WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER as wstype4.
Adjusted: weapon rcs.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

Added: Missing keybinding for seat height adjustment.
Added: JDAM Terminal Parameters are enabled.
Added: AGR20 - APKWS II guided rockets.
Updated: USS Tarawa: Changed the missiles from Sea Sparrows to RIM-116 RAMs.
Updated: Changed Course Knob to Course Switch functionality.
Updated: Rocket options: FFAR rockets (Mighty Mouse) have been deleted.
Updated: JDAM LAR representation on the EHSD.
Updated: Added 1.5 sec delay for JDAM release. This is the time the AC computer takes to send the bomb the target coordinates and terminal parameters.
Updated: High quantity bomb loadouts for consistency in weight and drag.
Improvement: Engine sounds with the assistance of 112th_Rossi.
Improvement: MPCD converted to Stroke (SVG) symbology.
Improvement: JDAM Data Block enabled in the EHSD.
Fixed: Course line not appearing for target points.
Fixed: WYPT and WO/S position when map is North-UP and Magnetic Heading selected.
Fixed: Map rotation when it is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
Fixed: TCN and TO/S position when map is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
Fixed: AWLS station position when map is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
Fixed: SEQ. not displaying correctly on EHSD.
Fixed: Analog clock shows only ZULU time regardless of cockpit time set in ME.
Fixed: ALE-47 is OFF when starting in the air.
Fixed: EHSD bearing indicator always uses True Heading (fixed with SVG).
Fixed: TD symbol missing dot in center (fixed with SVG).
Fixed: EHSD course line remains green when a different color is selected.
Fixed: EW not resetting ECM dispensing program after rearm.
Fixed: CCIP cross and BFL still visible after all bombs have been released.
Fixed: Corrected position of wing tip vortices for KC-130.
Fixed: MPCD displays show on same spot when display mode is HUD ONLY.
Fixed: Aircraft going supersonic when high quantity bomb loadouts are released.
Fixed: DMT HUD symbology.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

Added: New keyboard bindings. See forum entry for complete list.
Added: New axes. See forum entry for complete list.
Added: NVG gain (with keyboard binding).
Updated: HSI VAD rho/theta select behavior.
Updated: ADI Cage/Uncage mechanism behavior.
Improvement: INS Vertical Update.
Improvement: INS Oblique Update.
Improvement: Updated exterior Model LODs to show Navigation Lights better when further away.
Fixed: Cockpit flood light rheostat.
Fixed: HSI adjustment knob behaviour.
Fixed: Locked target becoming DO when decreasing range.
Fixed: boresight/vertical scan display order.
Fixed: Radar ACM mode elevation bug.
Fixed: IFF HUD "A" or "F"(english) symbol not shown on Magic triangle lock.
Fixed: HUD FPM wrong drift caging at high bank angles.
Fixed: Wrong altitude transitions for HUD FPM caging/uncaging.
Fixed: Behavior for UVHF preset knob when using manual freq.
Fixed: OBL radar cue to match beam position.

DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

Fixed C-101EB Syria medium landing quickstart mission.
Fixed C-101 EB IFR Flight training mission.
Fixed boarding ladder, helmet and chocks flickering at cold start.
Fixed excessive pitch up moment during takeoff when using correct trimming.
Added trim margin to landing phase.
Modified elevator efficacy. Now the control stick has to be pulled further backwards during takeoff, as in the real airplane.
Reduced engine pitch moment.
Fixed Heading Reference System drift when flying headings close to 360° or 180°.
Added C-101CC IFR training missions (EN and ES).
Added C-101 Campaign.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED

Added GMT/GMTT radar modes.
Added SEA Mode for radar.
Added functionality for ASPJ (jammer).
Added functionality for S/A and AUTO ALE modes.
Added Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness display.
Added Fuel Low BIT.
Added Bullseye on Hornet Targeting Pod.
Added Black Area Along Top of Targeting Pod Display.
Added BDU-45.
Added Auto lase for GBU-24.
Cockpit Missile/Rocket Launch sound update.
Jamming targets not displayed on radar, should be in dugout - Fixed.
RWR Contacts displayed on the wrong azimuth - Fixed.
Change OFFSET function logic - no more freezing symbols.
When on the ground with weight on wheels, it should be possible for the player to create/edit countermeasure programs - Fixed.
After command AACQ on the target, the acq point cue remains frozen on the display, even when press undesignate to return to search - Fixed.
Acq point cue should not be displayed if an L&S exists - Fixed.
CCIP Gun piper aims low on first run of DCS - Fixed.
AGM-154a PP missing target - Fixed.
FPS Hit on user track using EXP-1 - Fixed.
TWS mixes with other modes - Fixed.
Issue with maverick after rearm, display fails - Fixed.
Moving the TDC or simply manoeuvring render the radar beam stuck - Fixed.
GMT mode can cause significant FPS drop - Fixed.
Radar raw hits and tracks are displayed in AOT zone - fixed.
RTS GACQ not displayed when radar tracks target with GUN selected - Fixed.
Missile flyout symbol in radar page is not azimuth stabilized - Fixed.
TWS BIAS azimuth centering can cause radar to get stuck at the new azimuth center - Fixed.
TGP target point on SA page behaviour is opposite to TGP movement when DCNTR is used on SA page - Fixed.
Radar scan can lag or get stuck under heavy maneuvers - Fixed.
TWS mode. Radar sweep can become stuck during scan - Fixed.
JADM Crossed out in DDI but not HUD - Fixed.
AGM-65E can't be fired with Mav page as SOI in certain conditions - Fixed.
"Right Engine RPM Failure: Auto Start Stopped" - Fixed.
SLAM X'd out in DDI but not in HUD - Fixed.
FTT break lock on TDC HUD - Fixed.
Barometric pressure knob sensitivity - Fixed.
Walleye jettison issue - Fixed.
Fix Hat symbol on RWR for aerial emitters - Fixed.
Jammed radar can support SARH tracking - Fixed.
FLOOD mode issues - Fixed.
When you start AACQ when B-sweep left from the target, it move on left after targeting - Fixed.
After undesignate target ACQ Point Cue still show - Fixed.
SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - Fixed.
Gauntlet instant action syria mission problems - Fixed.
A2G radar. Oil rigs are not shown in sea mode - Fixed.
PAI Phantom pilot remains in the brace position after catapult launch - Fixed.
Sensor control switch left doesn't display Az/El anymore after re-entering A/A mode - Fixed.
F18 Dispenser program 1 not showing when starting from ground - Fixed.
TXDSG and SA page Provides ranging to jamming tracks - Fixed.
Hook bypass switch solenoid not functional - Fixed.
Added missing czech Hornet training localizations.
Hornet sounds like chopper - Fixed.
GACQ - search pattern off - Fixed.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED

Moving the TDC or simply manoeuvring renders the radar beam stuck - Fixed.
Speed brake close seems to fast - Fixed.
NO Waypoints set can not move tgp in CCRP - Fixed.
AIM-54 shows as a U in RWR - Fixed.
Barometric pressure knob sensitivity - Fixed.
New single missions - Titles in caps. Does not match other missions - Fixed.
Steering Select Autopilot Error - Fixed.
Improve Shutdown sounds.
RS on HARM and SD / 11 Filter creates count down problem - Fixed.
Added Chinese Viper Early Access Manual.
Fixed typos in TWS & Link-16 Training mission.
Updated Viper Early Access Manual.

DCS F-5E Tiger II by ED

The headwind and tailwind anomalies have now been fixed.
SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - fixed.

DCS A-10C II Tank killer by ED

CCIP mode uses the wrong elevation - fixed.
Updates to HOTAS CMS functionality.
Jammer now stops after 10 seconds timeout in AUTO mode only.
Countermeasure HOTAS Command Change.
Implemented jammer automatic OFF function in AUTO when the threat is not valid anymore (takes 3 seconds timeout in any case).
Oil Pressure Gauges Oscillate prior to Engine Start - fixed.
Added 'Current MA' HMCS profile item to control current MA objective symbol (the red triangle) occlusion.
HMCS ground PPLI setting not respected - fixed.

DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

Damage geometry parts updated.
Fixed animations for brake pipes.
Tail buffet destroyed the tail too quickly - fixed.
Open cowl flaps destruction from buffeting.
Light and compass light dimmers animation fix.

DCS Bf-109 K4 Kurfürst by ED

Fixed typos in IA Missions.
Added Russian localization for IA Missions.

DCS P-51D Mustang by ED

P-51D: full rudder authority with missing rudder surface - fixed.

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

NEW: Added ability to enter length and heading associated with waypoints on TID.
NEW: Added Co-Op version of Operation Reforger.
NEW: Added SuperCarrier version of Operation Reforger (WIP).
Added clickable cockpit on/off toggle to mouse keybindings.
Added Eng online manual URL to /Docs/.
Fixed AIM-9 Training Mission.
Fixed M-61 Training Mission.
Fixed various issues in Operation Reforger Campaign (typos, bugs, etc.).
Fixed Walkman crashing to desktop when switching tape sides.
Associate launched TWS AIM-54 with a track rather than object; to disambiguate multiple tracks with the same target object.
Internal work on missile API abstraction layer for future API changes.
Fixed JESTER staying in TWS-A with inflight missiles but no launched TWS tracks.
Fixed JESTER B-1 Lancer callouts.
Prioritized kneeboard datalink list by AWACS, Carrier, others.
Fixed RIO Airspeed indicator bugs not being able to be set.
Fixed clock becoming inaccurate over time.
Slightly improved DDD shader performance.
Fixed night backlighting on RIO weapons drum (TURN visible constantly).
Fixed gaps in ECS tubing connections.
Fixed various instances of Z-Fighting.
Increased AoA indicator peak brightness.
Fixed Indexer brightness control not influencing AOA indexer light intensity.
Fixed G Meter needle clipping into its dial face.
Increased brightness/reach of refuel probe light.
Fixed DN LOCK ORIDE lever moving with emerg hyd pump handle.
Fixed first digit in the Mode 3/A code panel animating incorrectly.
Added missing stencil for missile cooling.
Fixed formation lights not being visible in LoD 1.
Adjusted various aspects of TID rendering for more accuracy:

Increased space between radar upper/lower and elev angle
Repositioned weapon status
Fixed missing + inside circle of own aircraft symbol
Fixed missing altitude on some waypoint symbols
Slightly tweaked degree and minute symbol positions in TID font
Slightly tweaked degree symbol shape (now less round) in TID font
Added decimal point to lat long format and moved minute symbol to the end


Fixed max length of all TID vectors from 1.35" to 1.5".
Fixd JETT button moving together with ORIDE lever.
Fixed unbalanced internal afterburner sounds (L/R balance).
Added some TF-30 intake whine to interior sounds for F-14A.
Fixed playback location of afterburner sounds internally.
Improved sound balance in the cockpit slightly.
Adjusted drag for fuselage fuel tanks.
Fixed some instances of TF-30 disassembly/fire at ~Mach 1.
Fixed DLC ground spoiler operation.
Fixed Man devices partial deploy issue.
Adjusted TIT high altitude temperature model.
Added downlock override for landing gear.
Increased pitch with power effects.
Tweaked drag in the transonic region.

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed issue where nav-fixes would be made after switching out of Maverick-sighting.
Multiple fixes to FLI and ADI gyroscopes, amongst other fixing drift simulation and (mis-)alignment.
Increased the strength of the Landing/Taxi light.
Fixed weapon selector RR mode erroneously overriding take-off symbology.
Fixed flares empty (FACKL SL) indication not resetting after re-arm.
Fixed Brä 24% (FUEL 24%) not causing a master caution warning.
Corrected RB-75 guidance for aircraft targets.

DCS: SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

Fixed color of external lights.
Fixed view distance of external lights.
Added ammo type selection for the SA-342L’s GIAT M621 cannon to the mission editor loadout screen and ingame rearm / refuel screen.

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED

Gunner setting (for both modes - single player and multicrew).
Added advanced view settings for gunner view and gun direction. Now the player can uncouple them from each other using two presets: with the head tracking devices (such as TrackIR or VR) and without such devices, and also assign the gun to other axis controlling devices. In addition, with a head tracking device, the gunner view and gun direction are automatically uncoupled.
Also fix some bugs, rename input profile for VR and TrackIR, and without VR and TrackIR.
UH-1H UN Mission 2. Trigger zone too small - fixed.

DCS Black Shark by ED

Ka-50. corrected single missions received except Ka-50 - Night Patrol.miz.
Courier single mission. Removed a soldier running through the nose of a helicopter.

Flaming Cliffs by ED

Su-25T. Implement a HUD colour shield.
F-15C. SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - fixed.

DCS Combined Arms by ED

Fixed damage caused by ZSU-57-2 HE-shells.
Fixed ammunition amount for BTR-82A.

DCS CampaignsMi-8MTV2 The Crew campaign by Stone Sky:


1.11Combat and 1.10Arctic. Corrected tiggers.

F/A-18C Serpents Head 2 campaign by Badger 633:


Mission 4 Camp 2 Rev 16TH. Update of ship fired missiles.

F/A-18C Raven One campaign by Baltic Dragon:


Mission 05. Reduced chance that Prince will hit the water during the dogfight.
Mission 06. Updated Marshal frequency to match the kneeboard.

M-2000C Red Flag campaign by Baltic Dragon:


Mission 04. Fixed issue with Banshee flight stuck on WP 2.
Mission 15. Fixed issue with flight lead orbiting instead of turning

The Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon:


Mission 13. Fixed rare problem where rescue helos (Uzi) would crash into each other on takeoff.

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger, F-86F Hunters over the Yalu, DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido!, P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney, Spitfire IX The Big Show by Reflected Simulations:


More realistic flak and AAA.
AI behavior tunings.
Mission progression fixes.

The Border campaign by Armen Murazyan:


Mission 8 - Radio hunting. Radio signal source did not appear on time - fixed.

A-10C Stone Shield campaign by ED:


Redesigned missions.

[Phantom88]

OB Patch Today

DCS 2.5.6.60966 Open BetaDCS World

Crash when loading a mission with F/A-18A - fixed
Crash on unit collision with static map object in some cases - fixed
Updated French localization
Updated Japanese localization
Updated Russian input translations

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

Update: LHA Tarawa search radar definitions
Fixed: ground roll stutter when moving from stopped position
Fixed: aircraft rolling forward when chocks removed
Fixed: position of AN/AAQ-28 LITENING on wing pylons
Fixed: Corrected issue where refueling empty external tanks and then dropping them would result in aircraft unrecoverable spin
Fixed: AG Gun gunsight boresight
Ottoman Courier Campaign:

Prologue M02: fixed rare issue where mission would not progress after radio switch to range
Fixed issue with truck hitting the Georgian UH-1
Fixed issue with N14 not taxiing


DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

Fixed: Flood Light effects

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Added: Radar elevation slew rate in special option (need to re-check your previous settings)
Fixed: c701 weird axis behavior when zoom in
Fixed: gun limiter preset not work
Fixed: oesp program type mismatched
Fixed: wmd7 on wing station causes laser guided weapon impact deviation
Fixed: throttle axis movement when M>=1.35
Fixed: crash in campaign 02

China Asset Pack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed: ZTZ-96B collision model
Adjusted: JF-17 can carry only one of the same pod

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED

Crash cockpit::F18::avArmamentControl_AYK22_F18 - fixed
Datalink on Attack Radar only showing on max range (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/260102-datalink-on-attack-radar-only-showing-on-max-range/) - fixed

DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

Cockpit. Some labels missing proper name - fixed

CampaignsA-10C Basic Flight Training campaign by Maple Flag Missions:


A-10C BFT Campaign voice overs replaced and various triggers updated to improve playability.
A-10C II BFT Campaigns created and included in the campaign package.

Memory of a Hero Campaign by Stone Sky:


Mission 13. Fixed escort route for Mi-24.
Mission 15. Fixed the number of enemy armored vehicles.

DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86:


Added missed Doc folder into campaign folder.

DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations:


Accidental WWII asset unit removed from mission 4.
Documentation adapted.
Player can RTB even after losing an engagement.
QuickStart practice missions added.

F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon:


Re-designed squadron task assignment concept. Now it's working through the F10.
Radio menu to solve the zone encryption issues
Updated manual - F.A.Q. docs with the new functionality.
Long Messages optimization for VR users.
Fixed AI Wingman missing calls.

[Phantom88]

5 February 2021
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
Welcome to our 2021 Lunar Sale, which starts today on our eshop and will run until the 15th of February at 15:00GMT. In addition and for the whole period of the sale, please enjoy all we have to offer for free. Discover something new and don’t miss the opportunity of picking up something for a great price.
This week we also announce the P-47D Thunderbolt Livery Competition. Try your hand at being selected as one of the ten winning works of art. If your submission is selected, your name will be added to the credits, and your work will be included as an official skin with the module. You will also receive a free copy of DCS: Mosquito FB. Mk. VI when it releases to Early Access.
Our third party campaign developers have prepared a joint letter to the community. It’s worth taking a look at the upcoming campaigns for DCS World, they will be sure to keep you airborne for hours and hours.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
Lunar
Sale
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Our Lunar Sale 2021 has started and will run until the 15th of February 15:00GMT. We will also take part in the Steam Lunar New Year sale which starts on the 11th of February. Most modules are offered with a 50% discount.
Modules with a 30% discount:


P-47D Thunderbolt
The Channel
F/A-18C Hornet
F-16C Viper
A-10C II Tank Killer
Supercarrier

Exceptions:


F-14A/B Tomcat will have a 15% discount
JF-17 Thunder will be only $59.99
New Campaigns are not on sale
DCS: Syria

The Free to Play event will commence shortly and will give you free access to all we have to offer for the next ten days. We have put together a trailer showcasing what’s in store for 2021, please check out our 2021 Lunar Sale trailer. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbWbwAE8EfA)
P-47D Thunderbolt
Livery Competition
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Using the official template found here (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/texture_templates/p-47d_template/), we are holding a Thunderbolt livery contest. Only the top ten submissions will be chosen and included with the module. Your name will also be included in the official manual.
Here are some of the requirements and details:
The skin must be created using this template (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/texture_templates/p-47d_template/).
The skin can be historically accurate or fictional. However, the skin must be associated with one of the countries currently present in DCS World.
Here are instructions for saving textures (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SHKVEB9dhxW5qfkViTwb3uyIBYAHbaVrbAD8B58BOE/edit?usp=sharing) with MIP levels using NVIDIA Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop.
After submitting your file to User Files (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/), please enter the P-47D Thunderbolt Skin Competition forum topic with a screenshot and link to your file.
The contest will run until the 5th of March. All ten winners will also receive a free copy of DCS: Mosquito FB. Mk. VI when it releases to Early Access.
Third Party
Campaign Developers
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DCS World continues to offer new opportunities for our third-party campaign makers to produce world-class content. Please take a look at the joint letter below. It is written by all the campaign makers and gives you a good idea for what they are trying to achieve as a community. Great stuff!

[Phantom88]

“Dear virtual pilots,
This is a joint letter from all 3rd party campaign developers to the entire DCS World community. You know, we do not look at each other as competitors. We’re more like a virtual team of mission building enthusiasts. Although we work on our projects separately, we constantly help and support each other.
The most essential part of our success is you, the community. We’re forever grateful for the support and enthusiasm.”


Gregely Gal
Third-party campaign developer

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Very soon you can expect the release of the Ka-50 Pandemic campaign for the Persian Gulf. Another campaign for the Mi-8 helicopter in Syria is in progress.
Armen Murazyan
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F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign comprises 15 story-driven missions.
BADGER633
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We are working on the release of A-10C Iron Flag campaign taking place in Nevada Test & Training Range.
We’re also working with “Rain” Waters, former F-16 demo pilot and host of the afterburn podcast (https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/) on F-16C The Gamblers campaign, recreating his experience during deployment in Syria, 2014. Kevin Miller (https://kevinmillerauthor.com/) and ‘Jell-O’ Aiello from Fighter Pilot Podcast (https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/) are preparing the next Raven One campaign, taking place in Syria.
There will also be goodies for the Harrier in the Ottoman Courier campaign.
https://baltic-dragon.net (https://baltic-dragon.net/)
Baltic Dragon

[Phantom88]

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A-10C Operation Persian Freedom campaign is in the making and will carry on the events of Persian Freedom into the Syrian theatre. This campaign will be for the Hornet and following 6 months of research and story writing aims to be an incredibly detailed scenario.
Ground Pounder Simulations
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Our first project, Rising Squall, launched as the bridge between arcade and realism. We hope that Rising Squall will help to bring new players from other combat fighter genres. Experiencing the realistic flying characteristics of the jets while having a cinematic blast.
We are working on a tutorial campaign for DCS: F/A-18C. A series of detailed training missions that focuses on practicality and replayability, the idea is very similar to Laobi’s “1-minute DCS” series. It will be FREE for those who own Rising Squall.
rising-squall.com (http://rising-squall.com/)
INVERTED
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A second campaign for the UH-1H on the Caucasus map will be released.
In 2021 we will also start work on a campaign for the SA-342 Gazelle. However, completion is planned for the end of 2022. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the helpers from the community.
LOW-LEVEL HEAVEN
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We plan to release the A-10C II versions of our Basic Flight Training (BFT), Advanced Aircraft Training (AAT) and Tactical Training Qualification (TTQ) campaigns.
We also expect to complete the following: F-15C Basic Flight Training Qualification, F-15C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering, F-5E Aggressors Red Flag and FA-18C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering campaigns.
MAPLE FLAG MISSIONS
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The F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign in cooperation with Baltic Dragon offers a new story-driven concept.
Currently, we are working on an F-16C Campaign project, which we plan to finalise soon. The campaign takes place in Persian Gulf and is supported by extensive research of HAF/ NATO Operations. Later this year, we plan to finalise the sequel of UH-1H Argo campaign which will take part in Syria.
373vFS Phoenix (Greg - Petritis)
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The community response from the F-14A Zone 5 campaign has been motivating.
P-47D Wolfpack campaign is based on real-life combat reports of the 56th fighter group. Another F-14 project is nearing completion after over a year’s work.

[Phantom88]

*Weekend News***

Tinian Island
Introduction

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Tinian is located approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometres) from mainland Japan, and was chosen as the suitable staging base for continuous heavy bomber attacks on the Japanese Islands. Immediately after the island's seizure by the US in the summer of 1944, construction began on the largest air base in the Pacific region, covering almost the entire island.

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The four runways at North Field were lettered "A", "B", "C" and "D" from north to south and were said to resemble the deck of a busy aircraft carrier.

The North Field airbase was the first loading and launching point for the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. At the end of WWII the base was placed in a standby status and officially closed in March, 1947.

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Tinian International Airport is a public airport originally constructed by the Japanese during WWII with two parallel runways. It was subsequently repaired by the Americans, and then called West Field. Tinian airport now covers an area of 1,416 acres (573 ha) with one of the runways measuring 8,600 x 150 ft (2,621 x 46 m).

In May 2012, the United States Marine Corps VMFA-121 operated its F/A-18D Hornets from the airport using M-31 aircraft carrier arresting gear systems.This airport is now owned by Commonwealth Ports Authority.

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Another big installation on the island - Robert E Kamosa Transmitting Station. The antenna curtain array along the central west coast of the island is a class of large multi element wire radio transmitting antennas, used in the shortwave radio bands. Suspended by supporting wires and strung between pairs of steel towers up to 300 ft (90 m) tall. These antennas are used by international shortwave radio stations to broadcast at transcontinental distances.

all. These antennas are used by international shortwave radio stations to broadcast at transcontinental distances.

[Phantom88]

Patch Today but not 2,7


ED Team
3
25343 posts

Posted May 14, 2020 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590)
Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.59625.1
Next update: To be announced




Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.60966 Open Beta
Next update: 17th February 2021 - 2.5.6 crash fix focused patch.




Thank you

[Phantom88]

***Weekend Update***

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners, and Friends,

We are grateful for the overwhelming customer response from the community during the Free to Play period and thank you for all your exciting feedback. We are working hard to address your reported bugs, requested adjustments, and future enhancements.

The F/A-18C development team is working towards bringing the Hornet a step closer to Release State. We are pleased to inform you of new features such as ATFLIR, WIDE acquisition mode, and PB mode for HARM, which are all currently in development.

Check out some of the great progress being made on the Viper and please take a look at the amazing new Campaign by Baltic Dragon, Operation Pontus.

Once again, thank you for your passion and support.


Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team



F/A-18C Hornet
Update

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For the next, big Open Beta update, we plan to include several new Hornet features that include:



Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the HARM to include both HRM and A/C sub-modes
Self-Protect Pullback (PBLK) mode for the HARM / HRM OVRD
Improved HARM TOO handoff for two emitters at once
Adjusted AGM-88C HARM flight and seeker dynamics
ATFLIR targeting pod
Complete remaining Litening targeting pod tasks
TDC slew Wide Acquisition (WACQ) ACM mode
RAID Single Target Track (STT) mode
SPOT radar mode
Saving PRF to SET options
BRA indication with L&S
New elevation tracking model to resolve JHMCS designation drift


F-16C Viper
Updates

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Our team of dedicated engineers assigned full-time to the Viper is currently working on:



Updated flight model dynamics for constant G and drag index for CAT I.
Addition of IAM weapons that include JDAM, JSOW, and WCMD.
Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the AGM-88C HARM.


Important development items remaining include:


Air-to-Ground radar
CRUS page
JHMCS Air-to-Ground mode
HARM Targeting System (HTS)
Electronic Countermeasures
And more


Operation Pontus
Baltic Dragon

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Operation Pontus is a story driven campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet. As the Commanding Officer, you will plan, design, and execute demanding missions for your squadron. This campaign has day and night missions with different weather conditions against an intelligent and adaptive enemy.

"Operation Pontus” main campaign features:
Up to 30 missions (total number is based on your success rate)
Dynamic Briefings and SITREPs
Decision making and planning
Over 1000 voiceovers creating a dynamic environment
Full use of DCS: Supercarrier

"Every decision counts... Start' em Up!”

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_operation_pontus_campaign/)


Over the next coming weeks, a massive push is ongoing to prepare for the launch of DCS World 2.7. We are hoping to get there by the end of March and we are full burners on the job.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,

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[Phantom88]

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ED Community Manager
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ED Team

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DCS 2.5.6.61527.1 Open Beta

DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign by INVERTED:


M06. Added a checkpoint before landing.
M10. Changed ship position.
M11. Added target counter for enemy bombers.
M12. Fixed trigger bug causing SU27 to attack too early, slightly adjusted AI logic.
M13. Added a few easter eggs.

[Phantom88]

Weekend News


ED Team
60 posts

Posted 5 hours ago (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/254461-official-news-2021/?do=findComment&comment=4590333)
5 March 2021
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
We are confident and believe we have a solid 2021 Roadmap in place that will see the addition of some very exciting new modules and core development improvements. Currently, we have begun testing the new clouds with our internal testers and look forward to receiving more feedback as we expand our testing program. Check out the In Development screenshots.
We would like to share further work on the island of Rota, Mariana. We are currently working on anomalies in the road networks as well as the ground objects and their paint textures. We are also working on the shoreline rock composition details.
We encourage you to review the F-5E Tiger II Black Sea Resolve campaign below. More details on how to get involved in mission creation can be found on the forum.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
Stable
Highlights
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Over the past few weeks we pushed multiple minor campaign fixes out so you could continue enjoying these missions to the fullest. We would like to inform you of a longer than usual update cycle commencing now in the lead up to 2.7.
A few highlights that we would like to point out, which are also now available in Stable;
DCS World


Cockpit Missile Launch sound update.
Added bulk cargo vessel Handy Wind with helipad

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet


Added GMT/GMTT radar modes
Added SEA Mode for radar
Added functionality for ASPJ (jammer)

Singleplayer campaigns now in Stable


DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus
DCS: F-14A/B Zone 5
DCS: F-5E Tiger II Black Sea Resolve ‘79
DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1
DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall

Other notable improvements have moved to Stable, read the full changelog (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/stable/).
Rota Island
Introduction
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Rota Island is the smallest of the populated islands and the second southernmost island of the Marianas archipelago. Despite the fact that the island had a small Japanese garrison of more than 2000 men during WWII, American troops never invaded it. It was however bombed occasionally by the U.S Navy in attempts to silence Japanese warning transmissions about B-29 Superfortress bomber attacks.
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Sinapalo village is the biggest settlement in the island and features Rota International Airport. The single runway was built and manned by the Japanese until the U.S Navy bombed it into disuse at the end of WWII. In September of 1945, the airfield was renovated and extended an impressive 5,000ft to serve as an emergency landing strip.
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The Songsong village on the island of Rota is located along the southwestern part of the island. The village has a population of less than 1,000 inhabitants and boasts a recognisable landmark known as Wedding Cake mountain, Mt. Tinubal. The layered rock and capes have been recreated in detail to include the natural dips of volcanic rock structures and the gentle sloping forms of the limestone plateau in the North part of the island.
Black Sea Resolve ‘79
SorelRo
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Black Sea Resolve is a fictional, story-based campaign that will test your A/A and A/G skills. Set March 1979, you will fly as part of an F-5E Tiger II squadron and support the independence of the former Soviet Union provinces.
Campaign Features:
25 story-driven missions
Over 300 voiceovers
Late 1970’s units set
Full-scale conflict that will progress throughout the campaign
A large variety of missions; CAP, CAS, RES-CAP, Iron Hand
Detailed briefings, kneeboard files, and supporting documentation
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours Sincerely,

[Phantom88]

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12 March 2021


Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

We have selected the ten winners of the P-47D Thunderbolt Livery competition. They will all receive the DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI for their inspired and talented efforts. Please see below. Their work will form part of the standard offering and the names of the artists will be added to the credits. Thank you to all participants for the excellent work.

We are hard at work with DCS World 2.7 and in addition to the new clouds you can expect to see substantial new Hornet and Viper features, updates to The Channel and Syria maps, improved fire effects, enhanced structural damage modelling for the WWII aircraft, updated sound effects, new World War II propeller disk animation, and more.

The DCS World 2.7 Open Beta will also bring DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and The Channel Map out of Early Access and into Release State.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team



P-47D Livery
Winners

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We would like to extend a special thanks to all the participants in the P-47D Thunderbolt Livery Competition. Our ten winners are listed below, with MateusOV having two liveries included.

Mike Busutil: WarChief (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?tab=comments#comment-4567182)
MateusOV: Commemorative Livery (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4590861) & Big Bird II (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4568770)
Sydy: 1st Brazilian Ftr Sq-Jambock A1 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4569915)
danperin: 61st FS 8th AF HV-Z (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4570640)
Waynos: RAF Thunderbolt (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4572639)
Giskvoosk: Chief Ski-U-Mah (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4574025)
EL_LEJI: 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4585640)
BoNidle: The Trojan Warhorse (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4589375)
Latart: Lend-Lease (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4573940)
Flanker: P-47 USSR Air Force ( gray - blue ) (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/261089-dcs-p-47d-thunderbolt-livery-competition/?do=findComment&comment=4589842)

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All winners will receive a copy of DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI once Early Access is released.



Clouds
Development Progress



In order to simplify mission creation and weather selection, we have designed a large number of cloud presets which are convenient to select from the Mission Editor. Here are a few thumbnails to give you an idea of what will be available.

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[Phantom88]

***Weekend News***


19 March 2021

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,


Today, we are pleased to announce the Early Access features for DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI. The Mosquito will be optimised for multi-crew and will be the first two manned, twin-engined WWII aircraft in DCS World. Please have a look at the In Development Screenshots (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/572/).


The main weapon control system features for DCS: Mi-24P Hind have now been completed. We have also connected and finalised the interior and exterior sounds from the engines, systems and rotors. Pre-orders will soon be commencing and we would like to share our on-going tasks.


Check out the cooperation between Reflected Simulations and Tomcat officer, 'Bio' Baranek in the DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations (https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/f-14a_zone_5_campaign/). If you are interested in becoming a campaign creator for DCS World, check out our forum for more details (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/214080-campaign-developer-information-getting-started/?tab=comments#comment-214511).


Thank you for your passion and support.


Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team






Mossie
Early Access


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All systems and components have been modelled in excruciating detail and include the recent cooling system updates that were made to DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt.


Early Access Features;


High-quality external 3D model
6 Degree of Freedom fully clickable cockpit with latest visual effects
Flight Dynamics based on official reports, our own CFD research and pilot feedback
Full Fuel system and optional external tanks
Full electrical system
Full hydraulic and pneumatic system
Propeller feathering



Early Access Armament:


4 British Browning .303 machine guns
4 Hispano 20mm guns
250lbs and 500lbs bombs in the bomb bay and under each wing



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The damage model for the Mossie considers the internal wood structure of the airplane and uses each internal element of the aircraft - oil, air, hydraulic and cooling systems, engine, throttle, trim, and the airframes main strength spars and stringers to calculate the visual damage.


We are now able to consider all these factors, which in turn enables us to more accurately simulate damage to the airframe and the effects on the flight model. For example, damage to the wing skin will lead to a decrease in the lift and cause more drag, damage to the spar will cause strength reduction and potentially wing snap under certain strains.


We look forward to sharing further progress, please check out In Development Screenshots.


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When the Mossie becomes available in Early Access, we will be considering feedback from the community and working on the next stages of development.


Features coming after Early Access:


Rockets armament
Radio units T1154 (transmitter) & R1155 (receiver)
The historical accurate navigation system for WWII aircraft
Controllable AI navigator and radio operator







Mi-24P Hind
Development Report


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We are currently improving in cockpit reflections using our new pre-calculated ray tracing technique. This enhancement will be deployed to other modules in the near future.


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We are adjusting the sight line direction controls and missile guidance from the operator's seat.


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The operator AI features are being tested and debugging is going smoothly.

[Phantom88]

We have a Planned 2.7 date!!
BIGNEWY (https://forums.eagle.ru/profile/24475-bignewy/)

ED Community Manager
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ED Team
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25789 posts

Posted May 14, 2020 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590)
Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
Next update: To be announced




Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3 Open Beta
Next update: Planned 31st March 2021 ( subject to change )




Thank you

[Stinger]

Everyone who is into DCS knows it's coming, but exactly will it happen?... maybe you know Phantom, care to give us an approximant? or is it still a state secret?

[centuryseries]

Looks like his post says 31st March 2021.

[Phantom88]

Looks like his post says 31st March 2021.

Yes,,,One of the DCS CM is kind enough to provide a thread with updated patch status...both Open Beta and Stable version.You can find it here
https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?tab=comments#comment-234590

[Phantom88]

Patch moved back

BIGNEWY (https://forums.eagle.ru/profile/24475-bignewy/)

ED Community Manager
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ED Team
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Posted May 14, 2020 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590)

Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
Next update: To be announced
-
Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3 Open Beta
Next update: Planned 7th April 2021 (subject to change)
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Thank you

[Phantom88]

Postponed a week....




ED Team
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25925 posts



Popular Post




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Posted May 14, 2020 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590)

Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
Next update: To be announced
-
Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3 Open Beta
Next update: Planned 14th April 2021 (subject to change)
-

Thank you







ED Team
12
25925 posts



Popular Post




(https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?tab=comments#elControls_234590_menu)


Posted May 14, 2020 (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/233848-patch-status/?do=findComment&comment=234590)

Stable Version
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
Next update: To be announced
-
Open Beta Public testing build
Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3 Open Beta
Next update: Planned 14th April 2021 (subject to change)
-

Thank you

[Phantom88]

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, https://uploads.mudspike.com/original/3X/e/8/e8b64e8da72d3e86db63aa5ce6e7ebc866bc513a.gif
We are pleased to announce two new multiplayer features for DCS: Supercarrier. These will be available in the coming update of DCS World 2.7.0 and will offer the ability for human LSOs to control the ‘cut lights’ and ‘wave off lights’ for network players on approach. All our main updates to DCS: Supercarrier are also being worked on and their release is planned for Q3 2021. These enhancements include the Air boss and his ops station, detailed briefing room and PLAT camera along with many other improvements.
This week we would like to show you some of the progress being made on Guam. As well as allround fine tuning, we are currently working on night lighting, in particular along the roads. The map has been in internal testing for a while and we are finalising verification of airfield functionality, checking for topographic anomalies and correcting graphic inconsistencies and glitches. We feel that we are getting very close. Please do take a look at some of the details below.
We recognise that you are champing at the bit for the release of 2.7 and in particular looking forward to enjoying the new clouds. We feel the same way but we want to take all necessary measures required to deliver this new build with a minimum number of issues and so we are working overtime to bring you the best we can. We sincerely apologise for the delay.
Thank you for patience, understanding and for your passion and support. Happy Easter!
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics Team
Supercarrier
Features for Q321
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The 3D Air Boss (PriFly) station will come with the possibility to control deck flood lights, the speed and direction of the carrier, and monitor the PLAT camera. In addition, we will implement launch and recovery operations from the Air Boss (PriFly) via 5MC messages.
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The 3D Briefing Room will offer interactive squadron meeting capability. This is particularly interesting for multiplayer action, pre-mission start and for after action review. Our Integrated Voice Chat will also allow real-time coms with your squadron. An interactive map, PLAT camera, Greenie and Kill boards will provide simultaneous online statistics during mission progression. Each pilot seat in the briefing room includes an interactive tablet that will allow you to control the fueling and arming of your aircraft.

[Phantom88]

Introducing Guam
Development Progress
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With 540 km2, Guam is the largest and most populated island of the Marianas archipelago. It lies about 5,800 miles (9,300 km) west of San Francisco and 1,600 miles (2,600 km) east of Manila.
The Chamoru people settled on the island approximately 3,500 years ago and were essentially disconnected from the rest of the world until the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan discovered the island on March 6, 1521. Guam was subsequently colonized by Spain more than a century later in 1668. During the Spanish–American War, the United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898. On December 8, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, who occupied the island for two and a half years. American forces recaptured the island on July 21, 1944. Since the 1960s, Guam’s economy has been supported primarily by tourism and the U.S. military, for which Guam is a major strategic asset.
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When arriving in Guam, one of the first things you will see is “Antonio B. Won Pat International”. Originally built by the Japanese during the occupation, it became a base for the USAAF B-24 “Liberator” bombers in 1944-45. In 1947, the USAAF turned over the airfield to the United States Navy, who operated it as Naval Air Station Agana until 1995. Civilian use of the airport began in 1967 when the International terminal was opened. From this time onwards, the airport has been reconstructed and upgraded many times in order to cope with the growing air traffic and passenger requirements.
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Guam is a multi-ethnic island with a current population of more than 160,000 people. The island is divided into 19 municipal villages and required the terrain team to develop a large number of new and adapted ground assets. With tourism being the most prominent component of the island’s economy, there are a lot of hotels and golf courses dotted along Tumon Bay.
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This is the Dandan solar plant that boasts over 120,000 solar voltaic panels capable of generating more than 25 megawatts of power.
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Guam is home to one of Trans World Radio’s major Pacific transmitter stations. This multinational evangelical Christian media organization goes out to more than 190 countries.
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Our upcoming work is to advance work on the many military assets that are so prominent on the islands. We will show you some details in a future newsletter.
Thank you for your passion and support,
Kind regards,

[Phantom88]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eGhPQoroGk

[Phantom88]

Weekend News
https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/254461-official-news-2021/?tab=comments#comment-4620346

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