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DCS 2.5.5.40269 Open Beta 2019-11-27

Added initial release of DCS Voice Chat

DCS World

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

DCS: F-16C Viper
  • Jettison will no longer break SAM designation or STT Lock.
  • Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
  • Track While Scan (TWS)
  • Data Link (Link-16 with MIDS)
  • External Lights (wip)
  • Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) manual option programming
  • Fixed countermeasures rearming.
  • Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
  • Corrected RWS Contact Symbols. Now contact displayed as a small square with velocity vector.
  • Now radar scan area centered about cursor.
  • Radar cursor is drawn below friendly and foe contacts - fixed.
  • FCR tracks bugged target up to 20 degrees outside antenna limits - fixed.
  • FCR cursor jumps from page edge to center even at max/min range scale - fixed.
  • Added missing SAI pitch trim scale and arrow on the knob.
  • Corrected antenna elevation axis.
  • Added 300 gal centerline fuel tank.
  • Adjusted payloads drag.
  • MFD Clips text on SMS page - fixed.
  • The eject sequence animation has been adjusted.
  • Adjusting the seat animation by height corrected.
  • Added radio-commands for radar usage to wingmen.
  • Improved cockpit interior lighting at night.
  • Added MPO test function.
  • Added AUTO Steerpoint sequence function.
  • Long press of the NWS/MSL Step button will now cycle the missile type.
  • HMCS enable/disable corrected such that it is only DMS switch aft now.
  • AoA indexer lights control added.
  • Tadpole (sherm) logic adjusted.
  • Adjusted engine nozzle animation for short, fast throttle changes.
  • Added Steerpoint and Heading autopilot modes.
  • Steerpoints now start at Steerpoint 1, there is no Steerpoint 0.


DCS: MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC
  • Added Phase 1 Radar glass screen cover.
  • Added Phase 1 Radar indicator lights.
  • Added Phase 1 T-4, T-6, and T-10 indicator lights.


DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC
  • Fixed propeller animation at idle.


DCS: C-101 by AvioDev
  • Engine won't stall now when using emergency fuel lever with engine computer off.
  • Now it's not so easy to get engine stall when moving throttle abruptly is engine computer is off.
  • Changed the name of "computer total failure" for "failure of auto and manual modes (back-up mode)".
  • Added specific normal inverter and standby inverter failures, apart from both inverters failure already present.
  • Implemented caution lights of normal and standby inverter failure.
  • Normal and standby inverters failure logic:
      -After a failure of normal inverter there is an automatic switching to standby inverter, if CB Normal Inverter is IN.
      -When there is an inverter failure, the corresponding caution light will illuminate, unless the pilot sets the inverter switch to the position of the working inverter.
  • Added several new liveries made by "Etten" for Chile and Spain.


DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM
  • 3D Model: RWR display cutting off symbology fixed
  • 3D Model: PCA CAS button texture changed
  • Coding: RWR & Radar threat library update
  • Coding: Covered switches behavior fix


DCS Fw 190 A-8
  • Eliminated black stripe artefact that was displayed after pilot ejection.


DCS Mi-8MTV2
  • Pilots not die at external view - fixed.
  • Good old mission "A Hop from MinVody" (Russian voiceovers) is remade and available from Single Mission menu.


DCS Combined Arms
  • Clients unable to assign fire at point tasks via Combined Arms for units dynamically spawned in multiplayer - fixed.





Known issues
Known issue: track reproducing crash when Voice Chat option is set ON
Workaround: set the checkbox 'Voice Chat' in OPTIONS -> SOUND to OFF