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  1. #76



    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



    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
    MateusOV: Commemorative Livery & Big Bird II
    Sydy: 1st Brazilian Ftr Sq-Jambock A1
    danperin: 61st FS 8th AF HV-Z
    Waynos: RAF Thunderbolt
    Giskvoosk: Chief Ski-U-Mah
    EL_LEJI: 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
    BoNidle: The Trojan Warhorse
    Latart: Lend-Lease
    Flanker: P-47 USSR Air Force ( gray - blue )



    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.






    Patrick

  2. #77
    ***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.


    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. If you are interested in becoming a campaign creator for DCS World, check out our forum for more details.


    Thank you for your passion and support.


    Yours sincerely,


    Eagle Dynamics Team






    Mossie
    Early Access





    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






    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.





    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





    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.





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





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

    Patrick

  3. #78
    We have a Planned 2.7 date!!
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    Posted May 14, 2020
    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

    Patrick

  4. #79
    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?
    Three great things in life are a good landing, a good orgasm and a good bowel movement. The night carrier landing is one of the few opportunities in life where you get to experience all three at the same time


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    Quote Originally Posted by centuryseries View Post
    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...comment-234590

    Patrick

  7. #82

    Patch moved back

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    Stable Version
    Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
    Next update: To be announced
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    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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    Postponed a week....


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    Posted May 14, 2020
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    Stable Version
    Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
    Next update: To be announced
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    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)
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    Thank you



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    Stable Version
    Currently version number: DCS 2.5.6.61527.3
    Next update: To be announced
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    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)
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    Thank you



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  9. #84
    Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
    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.

    Patrick

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    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,



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    Patrick

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