Open Beta Changelog 2.8.1.34437
Introduced DCS: Black Shark 3 by Eagle Dynamics!
The main goal is to give the already well-known Ka-50 attack helicopter new features which expand the gameplay.
Key features:
A Missile Warning System for warning about the launch of missiles at a helicopter has been developed.
The possibility of using Air-to-Air Igla missiles has been implemented.
A realistic model of an Inertial Navigation System has been developed, which has the properties of a real one: it requires alignment before the flight and accumulates an error. The error of INS coordinates can be fixed in flight by previously assigned landmarks as fixpoints.
New, more accurate and detailed 3D helicopter model using modern technologies and materials.
Introduced new campaign:
DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion II Campaign by Badger633
DCS World
Fixed: AI F-14B doesn't seem to use LANTIRN pod.
Weapons. AIM-120: fixed several issues(oscillations when acquiring target, HOJ tail-chase twitching), improved performance against barrel rolling and high-off boresight targets
Weapons. Fixed: SA missiles pass through tree trunks.
Weapons. Fixed: M257 illumination flare’s animation.
Weapons. Fixed: incorrect launch sequence of S-25-O rockets (correct: 1 rocket per release button press).
Weapons. Fixed: detonation of 9M127 Vikhr in front of the target without causing damage.
Weapons. DCS crash after CBU-97 released from F-16 - fixed.
CTD. The GetDevice function does not work correctly if you call it when there is no plane / helicopter yet - fixed.
SH-60 has lost part of its textures - fixed.
ME. Fixed background color in text box. Change size and position widgets.
Weapons. Altitude and target speed strongly affect GBU-10/12/16 precision - fixed.
Weapons. AGM-62. RAT propeller spins in opposite direction - fixed.
Weapons. Harpoon able to hit ground targets on land in R/BL - fixed.
Weapons. AGM-84D Harpoon does not self-destruct past set distance -fixed.
AWACS. Multiple AWACS messages spam - corrected.
AI Aircraft. A-10 does not attack player's Ka-50 - fixed.
New. Added keyboard response to in-game ESC menu.
New. Graphics. Added bloom effect to night vision devices.
Signal flares ignore the bearing value set in the mission editor (they always point at North) - fixed.
AI Aircraft. When a bomber that is part of Big Formations is damaged, and can no longer keep up with the formation, the whole formation slows to allow them to catch up. Now the leader will ignore such wingmen.
AI Aircraft. AV-8B. Hovering over the deck for too long after takeoff - fixed.
AI Aircraft of the carrier. The AI currently climbs ahead, then at 7 DME turns back downwind sharp, flies to where he launched, behind the current position of the boat and then flies to its next WP - fixed.
Weapons. The SAM Rapier missile trajectory is a bit elevated to eliminate crash to ground with low-level target.
Ai Aircraft. Corrected CH-53 collision model.
Fixed: Stop Condition "Time More" is broken.
Fixed: SSE - Event.dead not called if an object isn't immediately dead.
Fixed: The column moves off the road and aligns into a "line" after the "stop" command.
Fixed: SON-9 refusing to track and guide KS-19 fire to target when Moonlight is lower than half-moon.
Fixed: Vehicles drive through or onto some types of buildings and then get stuck.
Added IR-effects for old models (Ural-375, ZiL-APA80 etc.)
DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics
Added LADD bombing mode. Instruction video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0QiTcKnRo
Fixed: CCRP loft that would result in bombs landing short.
Time-to-release display accuracy adjustments.
Fixed: Unable to ripple 2 Mavericks when LAU-88 launcher is used.
HTS/HAD - added additional information to the user manual.
Fixed: The RWR gave '15' for both F-15 and SA-15 contacts. The F-15 will now have a “hat” over it.
Fixed: RWS Datalink contact remains on HSD after the track is dropped or destroyed.
Fixed: CBU-97 submunitions falling short.
Fixed: Incorrect AIFF behavior when player is on RED coalition.
Fixed: Maverick boresight has no errors if boresight is incorrect.
Fixed: Maverick boresighting on ground - no GND JETT ENABLE, no MASTER ARM SIM.
Fixed: Can no longer cycle modes if MAV FOV has been changed for all Mavericks.
Fixed: Cycling (Normal/MRM/Dogfight) modes would drop the TGP A-A track.
Fixed: RADAR does not keep up with locked targets during close range engagements. This would result in the TD box lagging behind the locked target.
Fixed: FCR would show double symbols on bugged targets.
Fixed: Incorrect offset aimpoint behavior when OA is slewed.
Fixed: Removed Priority Mode toggle when switching Search modes and reduced the number of priority targets from 6 to 5.
Fixed: Early Access Guide - Removed EWR codes from page 316.
Fixed: Caucasus - updated clouds for the Free Flight instant action mission.
Fixed: The HUD MAN reticle should be visible regardless of MAN bombing mode.
Fixed: Aircraft polygon mesh errors.
Fixed: GBU-24 selected in Single would instead drop in Pairs.
Fixed: Datalink FCR declutter would incorrectly remove "bricks".
AA EXP position over target adjusted to center correctly.
Fixed: TGP not cueing to SPI when using the HTS HARM modes.
Fixed: INS Fix issue with the HUD with no GPS available.
Fixed: HSD symbology freezes when Wingman switches to AG.
Fixed: ECM system locks radar even when set to Standby.
Fixed: FCR image size and radar sweeps not working in EXP, DBS1 or DBS2.
Fixed: CBU-97 CCRP DLZ.
Fixed: DTT Swap description on page 144.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the Viper includes a new pilot model, radar improvements, tail hook and alternate gear handle, ALR-56M improvements, DTC, and new fuzes/logic.
DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics
Added Multi-Target Tracker ( so far without synchronization for multi-crew W.I.P ). Instruction video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG2fRltdpaw
Added Performance Page (W.I.P). Instruction video.
Fixed: Incorrect SAS Tones and Hold behavior.
Added Pilot and CP/G first person view models with animations.
Added new voice messages for George as Pilot and CP/G.
Added main gears collapse into the fuselage after hard landing.
Added new livery Korea Air Force, Egypt Air Force and Israeli AH-64D livery created by ZedTank.
livery update: Grim Reapers 4-2 ARB Devils 1-1 ARB.
Fixed: Desync ACQ TRN after CP/G`s detach and attach again.
Fixed; ALT-H activation conditions are not met.
Fixed: FMC channels not synced on CP/G join - MP.
Fixed: Can not create waypoints after CP/G exits.
Fixed: Unable to store targets in multiplayer.
Fixed: Range source switching back to laser range when Sight changed from HMD to TADS.
Fixed: Exported TEDAC creates a double image on the TEDAC in the cockpit.
Fixed: Jettison not synced between cockpits.
Fixed: Point deletion desync.
Fixed: Switching to the CP/G seat after setting attitude hold in pilot seat issue.
Fixed: Some ground units did not heat up in FLIR mode.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the AH-64D includes improvements to the external model, AGM-114L, COMM and DATALINK for Longbow Net support, flight model and SCAS improvements, improved IR signature, and “Robbie” fuel tank option.
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics
Improvement Speed Gate for RWS based on NORM and WIDE target radial velocities.
Fixed: NCTR ownship identifying Neutrals as hostile
Fixed: Radar raw hits (bricks) do not show up until the trackfile is built when there is a Link 16 contribution.
Fixed: Ground designation symbol stuck or absent on the HSI and SA pages.
Fixed: SEA RADAR locked target not showing correct location on the HSI.
Fixed: Radar was still tracking some types of AAM's.
Fixed: HACQ/LHACQ lock would lag behind the true location of the locked target.
Fixed: HOME FUEL should be reset when landing gear is cycled down to up.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the Hornet includes a new pilot model, radar performance improvements, improving the flight model and flight control system, and new fuzes/logic.
DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics
Added: Engine surge effect due to gas dynamic instability after rockets launch gasses ingestion in engine intakes at low speeds. Effect is dynamic, but generally take as a rule that unguided rockets launch is safe at speeds more than 110 Kph and depend on rocket type and salvo amount
Added: Petrovich AI now monitor space outside, if not busy with ocular sight, and warn about incoming fire or missile launches that are heading towards your aircraft, Petrovich also will press countermeasures dispense button.
Added: Quick Start missions were added for NTTR and Caucasus
Improved: Petrovich AI won't go through ATGM launch routine and distance reckoning if there are no more ATGMs left or loaded.
Improved: Weapon system circuits logic was reviewed and improved according to electrical schemes and weapons peculiarities. This will affect weapons compatibilities with each other in a single loadout. Please refer to the quick start manual supplement pages for compatibility matrix available here.
Improved: Weapons rearming panel racks numbering changed to intuitively reflect same weapons racks numbering you can find in cockpit
Improved: Reference picture for weapons rearming panel updated
Fixed: Explosion on jettison switch has no effect
Fixed: CPG Input, some joystick binds were blocked
Fixed: Petrovich AI voice is cut off when the AI menu is turned off
Fixed: Machine gun and gunner weight and drag taken into account for FM
Fixed: Added reference dash to magnetic compass Ki-13
DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: IFLOLS Helper disappears if aircraft has drifted right of lineup.
Fixed: AI aircraft jitter right after takeoff.
DCS: F-5E Tiger II by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: TACAN frequency left knob click-and-drag control is bugged
DCS P-51D
New Historically accurate Belt Options
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, incendiary, .50 cal, M1
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, tracer, .50 cal, M1
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest & Seat Back Value adjusted
Damage Model: Instrument Panel Value adjusted
Damage Model: Firewall Value adjusted
DCS P-47D
New Historically accurate Belt Options
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, incendiary, .50 cal, M1
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, tracer, .50 cal, M1
Damage Model: Rear Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Instrument Panel Value adjusted
DCS Fw 190A-8
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest Value adjusted
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
AB250 / AB500 disperse pattern incorrect for high-altitude (Submunition Fusing still WIP)
DCS Fw 190D-9
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest Value adjusted
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
DCS Bf 109K-4
The new cooling system model is integrated
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
DCS Spitfire LF Mk. IX
The new cooling system model is integrated
Damage Model: Headrest Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Body/bottom Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Bullet Proof windscreen Value adjusted
DCS Yak-52
The new cooling system model is integrated
DCS NS 430
Fixed missing terrain data
DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations
Fixed: Corrected VSTOL HUD pitch caret to move with pitch ladder
Fixed: Corrected VSTOL HUD to have proper caged behavior
Fixed: Corrected HUD steerpoint caret now properly wind corrected
Fixed: ACP now shows correct fuzing mode
Fixed: AOA HUD indicator now shown correctly in half increments
Fixed: VSTOL HUD sideslip indicator now correctly displayed and positioned
Fixed: VSTOL HUD added missing "C" symbol for gear centred in sideslip indicator
Fixed: Radalt on HUD should show a minimum of 10ft
Fixed: "C" in VSTOL HUD sideslip should only show for gear down
Fixed: HUD should show gear CTR when going up
Fixed: HUD should show gear CAST or NWS when going down depending on anti-skid switch position
Fixed: Waypoints and target points becoming mixed after changing selection with QA.
Fixed: QA not switching to TGPT when T0 does not exist.
Fixed: Targetpoints not cycling when T0 does not exist.
Fixed: Cannot enter Target points when the current steerpoint is W0
Added: Joystick axis binds for Comms volume and UFC brightness.
Updated: Rockets loadouts in instant and training missions.
DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations
Fixed : Air refuel never ends with dropped tanks
Fixed : Missing switch sounds
Fixed : Master caution reset button not moving (binds are reset)
Fixed : Autopilot buttons animations stuck (binds are reset)
Fixed : Magic/Radar lock merge (triangle) wrong if radar in memory mode
Fixed : INS still positioning after total failure
Fixed : VTB showing tactical waypoints after INS total failure
Fixed : AP staying connected after INS total failure
Fixed : Wrong IDN flags
Added : TAF mission scripting arguments
Added : Ground power unit sound
Improved : Flight model yaw behavior
Improved : Rudder authority curves
Improved : New engine sounds
Improved : DEFA 554 sounds
Updated : AP does not disable pedals
Updated : NCTR code for Mi-24 fixed and added Mirage F1
DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3
Fixed blinking canopy glass during rainy weather.
Fixed warning light electrical operation.
Fixed Loading Screen and Briefing backgrounds from not properly showing.
Adjusted Cockpit 3D file and Livery folder names.
NOTE: Users with custom liveries will need to move them to the new location
…\Mods\aircraft\MiG-21bis\Liveries\Cockpit_MiG-21bis
DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Added: Flight Manual CN (EN version is under translation)
Added: may out of consciousness due to high speed airstream (>850 km/h) on face after canopy lost
Updated: cockpit texture and light
Updated: ejection through canopy now
Fixed: crash if DCS installation path has CJK characters
Fixed: S1 Fwd should toggle gun selection once in DGFT mode
Fixed: chute should not be deployed if gear is retracted
Fixed: compressed air refill
Fixed: some input binding
DCS MB-339 by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations
Improved tip tank textures for Ghana, Malaysia, Peru, UAE liveries
Improved external 3D model UV Mapping
Improved static force and damping for nosewheel (this issue still monitored and under investigation with ED Team, please report any occurrence)
Improved ME customizations page for better readability:
Fixed: Pilot Equipment selection list
Added: Aircraft Variant selection to choose between external model MLU/Pre-MLU
Added: checkbox to store apart the Gun Camera of the gunsight (Guncamera feature still WIP)
Added: options changes are visible and updated in payload editor
Removed reflective texture when mirrors are closed (as suggested by the Community)
Reduced FFB intensity when the landing gear is down
Flight Manual Updates
Updated mission editor special menu section
Added gunsight depression tables (thanks to Giaco1)
Added gunsight depression tables to Kneeboard
Added G structural overload sound effect
Added possibility to partialize the airbrake position (see the following para)
Added the following keybindings
Airbrake Extend
Airbrake Retract
Toggle Emerg Landing Gear
Toggle Fuze SAFE -> NOSE/TAIL
Toggle Fuze SAFE -> TAIL ONLY
Weapons Jettison
Toggle Master Arm Switch
Selective Jettison Button
Lock/Unlock Flight Controls
Toggle SEQUENCE Single/Ripple
Toggle Station 1
Toggle Station 2
Toggle Station 3
Toggle Station 4
Toggle Station 5
Toggle Station 6
Toggle Front Seat Fuel Dump
Toggle Rear Seat Fuel Dump
Engine Start
Toggle Front Seat Anti-Skid System
Toggle Rear Seat Anti-Skid System
Toggle Fuel Transfer Switch
Toggle Front Seat Fuel Shut Off Switch
Toggle Rear Seat Fuel Shut Off Switch
Toggle AHR/GPS On/Off
Toggle Anti Ice Engine Switch
Toggle Front Seat Pitot Anti-Ice Switch
Toggle Rear Seat Pitot Anti-Ice Switch
Toggle Windshield Demist Switch
Toggle Rain RMLV Switch
Toggle Master Arm Inib Switch
Toggle Beacon light switch
Toggle Flash/Steady Nav Light switch
Toggle Nav Light Brt/Off switch
Toggle Nav Light Dimm/Off switch
Toggle Taxi Light On/Off Switch
Toggle Landing Light On/Off Switch
Fixed: Smoke lights are visible on MB-339A when the gunsight is not installed
Fixed: TACAN MODE knob position of rear seat
Fixed: Flaps does not have collision model
Fixed: Formation lights are not visible on Tip Tanks for the following liveries: Gray Italian Air Force, Frecce Tricolori, Al Fursan
Fixed: Lost damage arguments for main gear vanes are now correctly linked
Fixed: Canopy severance handle and frame opening handle passing through blind hood on the external model
Fixed: AM(Malaysia) preset payload wrongly loading LR-25 instead of LAU-3
Fixed: AP(Peru') missing payload preset
Fixed: TipTanks are now correctly removed from the model in payload window
Fixed: Crash on eject when in multicrew
Fixed: Rear Seat ICS Initialization
Fixed: HSI shows TrueHeading instead of MagneticHeading
Fixed: Rear pilot present only from the internal view when "Solo" flight mode is selected
Fixed: Easy flyable with one wing
Fixed: CDU/RDU shows wrong TTG and GS
Fixed: desync preset frequencies set out of range in mission editor
Fixed: Rear seat throttle always control the engine in multicrew
Fixed: Impossible to communicate with ground crew when the canopy is closed
Fixed: Impossible to bind Comm Menu on Hotas
Fixed: Instructor Rudder Pedal Animation is Reversed
Fixed: Low intensity for warning lights illumination
Fixed: Impossible to end the mission 4 of mini-campaign
Fixed: Wrong voiceover on training mission for MK82 ripple selection
Fixed: A/A training mission blinds the air contacts
Fixed: Canopy not locked in auto start procedure
Fixed: Long loading times when a mission is launched
Fixed: Wrong empty weight value
DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
NEW: Added wheel chocks. By default on for cold starts.
Fixed aircraft in place when chocks are active, avoiding deck sliding on carriers.
Fixed LANTIRN CTD with 2.8.
Added FPS-117 to the RWR threat library.
Fixed not all masses contributing correctly to the total mass and balance on each respawn; causing discrepancies in aircraft performance on subsequent flights.
Fixed shader definition for far LoD - aircraft will now sample a small part of main aircraft textures for the right colour.
Fixed Op Reforger Mission 5 TALDs not working for Pontiac.
Updated Quickstart F-14A_IA_NTTR_Zone5 by Reflected Simulations.
Added VX-9 XF240 White Whale livery by Isaac. (Thank you!)
DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges
Optical Sight:
“ANTENNE” (“ANT” aka “blind shooting”) gunsight mode is implemented.
Increased the gunsight accuracy in “GYRO” mode with target range and range rate available.
Fixed “GYRO” gunsight mode accuracy with target fixed range of 300 or 600 meters.
Updated default values used by the gunsight when CADC or AoA data is unreliable or absent.
Attitude reticle will be removed from indication when CADS attitude information is unreliable or absent.
Other fixes and improvements:
TACAN lights logic reworked following SME feedback.
TRAP-136 radio unit guard receiver computation performance was improved.
PA test light button was made operational.
Fuel counter now works according to SME description.
Adjusted AoA test rate.
Countermeasure counters no longer require electricity to reset.
Updated startup sequence.
DCS Black Shark 2 by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed crash with export at cockpit initialising.
DCS: UH-1H Huey by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: UHF 1MHz and 50kHz knob controls are inverted
Fixed: UHF 10MHz knob controls are inverted
Fixed: UHF Volume binds are inverted
DCS: Persian Gulf map by Eagle Dynamics
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the majority of terrain buildings
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the vehicles
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the ships
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the billboards
Improvement - Night lights at Dubai Free Zone Port
Improvement - Destruction model of Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal
Fixed - Khasab airfield. Collision during takeoff in some cases
Fixed - FLIR textures of terrain objects
Fixed - Powerline masts pop into view at very short distance
Fixed - Collision of Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal
Fixed - Frequencies on beacons Kish, Lavan island
Fixed - terrain traffic pop up from tunnels on the surface in some cases
South Atlantic Map by RAZBAM
New - Refinery area Puerto Sara
New - Rio Chico Airfield (Helo Port) South Side of Rio Gallegos
Added - some custom animated Police cars for both mainland and FK variants with emergency Lighting
Added - Ambulances with Emergency Lighting
Completed - Refinery Parque Industrial Cabo Negro-Laredo (North of Punta Arenas)
Completed - Remaining stragglers for Light migration of assets to 2.8 lighting standard
Completed - Rio Gallegos Refinery
Improved - Lighting within hangers now cast light into cockpits
Improved - Added more models for the Refineries across the map with animated smoke
Improved - Map Geo Names for Argentina / Chile
Bug - Fixed placement of billboards and lighthouses being sunk into the ground
Bug - Fixed Runway Lights replaced with renamed ED versions
Bug - Fixed odd ground square discoloured areas around MPA airfield
[h3]Campaigns[/h3]
F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak the triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
F-5E Aggressors Basic Fighter Maneuvers Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak of triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak of triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations
Mission 5 – Enfield 1 flight did not taxi to catapult - FIXED
Missions 6-12 – Mission scoring broken - FIXED
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 02. Updated weather (changed dynamic to static, which looks much better).
Updated tanker track so there is no chance player enters Iranian airspace.
Removed tanker directly on the way of the SCG.
Mission 09. Added safeguard in case Venom misses zone due to AI pathfinding issues.
Mission 14. Fixed issue with aircraft blocked on deck before launch.
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 05. Updated briefing (removed references to CAT 3 and 4).
Reverted player to cold start (which solves the problems with lights on not being registered)
Mission 08. Fixed problem with wrong TOT for some flights.
Mission 09. Updated fuel level for the player (was 75% by default).
Mission 10. Minor updates in text / messages.
Mission 14. Fixed rare issue with mission failure if Clementine crashes after exiting the AO.
Added safeguard for SA-6 site in case AI SEAD fails to destroy it
DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 06. Reduced amount of fuel in short (AAR) version.
Changed wingman's formation to avoid him hitting the player when in observation position
Mission 08. Fixed bug with no comms after landing back at Nellis.
DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Bombers will be more willing to open fire
DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Typo fixes
More bomber updates
DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Workaround for the player's landing potentially damaging the carrier in mission 7
DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations
All Mission: Options changed to allow Easy Comms, BDA, etc. in all missions if the player so chooses (DCS World Options > Gameplay > Easy Comm)
All Mission: Options changed to NOT allow ALL in F10 View Options (DCS World Options > Gameplay > F10 View Options). Naughty, naughty
Mission 0: Pig 2 will now go Trail when ordered. Pig confirms order to go Trail. Player is ordered to exit active on the left taxiways to meet Follow Me truck
Mission 3: AI aircraft dumbed down a bit and their ordnance limited for game enhancement
DCS: UH-1H “Worlds Apart - Spring 2025” Campaign
CMP File: Spelling errors corrected. French mission description added
Mission 1: Spelling errors corrected. Formation task disabled
F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign by Badger633
Mission 6: all versions: Phantoms not engaging, fixed
Mission 7: Normal/EZ: Radio conflict with carrier fixed
The main goal is to give the already well-known Ka-50 attack helicopter new features which expand the gameplay.
Key features:
A Missile Warning System for warning about the launch of missiles at a helicopter has been developed.
The possibility of using Air-to-Air Igla missiles has been implemented.
A realistic model of an Inertial Navigation System has been developed, which has the properties of a real one: it requires alignment before the flight and accumulates an error. The error of INS coordinates can be fixed in flight by previously assigned landmarks as fixpoints.
New, more accurate and detailed 3D helicopter model using modern technologies and materials.
Introduced new campaign:
DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion II Campaign by Badger633
DCS World
Fixed: AI F-14B doesn't seem to use LANTIRN pod.
Weapons. AIM-120: fixed several issues(oscillations when acquiring target, HOJ tail-chase twitching), improved performance against barrel rolling and high-off boresight targets
Weapons. Fixed: SA missiles pass through tree trunks.
Weapons. Fixed: M257 illumination flare’s animation.
Weapons. Fixed: incorrect launch sequence of S-25-O rockets (correct: 1 rocket per release button press).
Weapons. Fixed: detonation of 9M127 Vikhr in front of the target without causing damage.
Weapons. DCS crash after CBU-97 released from F-16 - fixed.
CTD. The GetDevice function does not work correctly if you call it when there is no plane / helicopter yet - fixed.
SH-60 has lost part of its textures - fixed.
ME. Fixed background color in text box. Change size and position widgets.
Weapons. Altitude and target speed strongly affect GBU-10/12/16 precision - fixed.
Weapons. AGM-62. RAT propeller spins in opposite direction - fixed.
Weapons. Harpoon able to hit ground targets on land in R/BL - fixed.
Weapons. AGM-84D Harpoon does not self-destruct past set distance -fixed.
AWACS. Multiple AWACS messages spam - corrected.
AI Aircraft. A-10 does not attack player's Ka-50 - fixed.
New. Added keyboard response to in-game ESC menu.
New. Graphics. Added bloom effect to night vision devices.
Signal flares ignore the bearing value set in the mission editor (they always point at North) - fixed.
AI Aircraft. When a bomber that is part of Big Formations is damaged, and can no longer keep up with the formation, the whole formation slows to allow them to catch up. Now the leader will ignore such wingmen.
AI Aircraft. AV-8B. Hovering over the deck for too long after takeoff - fixed.
AI Aircraft of the carrier. The AI currently climbs ahead, then at 7 DME turns back downwind sharp, flies to where he launched, behind the current position of the boat and then flies to its next WP - fixed.
Weapons. The SAM Rapier missile trajectory is a bit elevated to eliminate crash to ground with low-level target.
Ai Aircraft. Corrected CH-53 collision model.
Fixed: Stop Condition "Time More" is broken.
Fixed: SSE - Event.dead not called if an object isn't immediately dead.
Fixed: The column moves off the road and aligns into a "line" after the "stop" command.
Fixed: SON-9 refusing to track and guide KS-19 fire to target when Moonlight is lower than half-moon.
Fixed: Vehicles drive through or onto some types of buildings and then get stuck.
Added IR-effects for old models (Ural-375, ZiL-APA80 etc.)
DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics
Added LADD bombing mode. Instruction video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR0QiTcKnRo
Fixed: CCRP loft that would result in bombs landing short.
Time-to-release display accuracy adjustments.
Fixed: Unable to ripple 2 Mavericks when LAU-88 launcher is used.
HTS/HAD - added additional information to the user manual.
Fixed: The RWR gave '15' for both F-15 and SA-15 contacts. The F-15 will now have a “hat” over it.
Fixed: RWS Datalink contact remains on HSD after the track is dropped or destroyed.
Fixed: CBU-97 submunitions falling short.
Fixed: Incorrect AIFF behavior when player is on RED coalition.
Fixed: Maverick boresight has no errors if boresight is incorrect.
Fixed: Maverick boresighting on ground - no GND JETT ENABLE, no MASTER ARM SIM.
Fixed: Can no longer cycle modes if MAV FOV has been changed for all Mavericks.
Fixed: Cycling (Normal/MRM/Dogfight) modes would drop the TGP A-A track.
Fixed: RADAR does not keep up with locked targets during close range engagements. This would result in the TD box lagging behind the locked target.
Fixed: FCR would show double symbols on bugged targets.
Fixed: Incorrect offset aimpoint behavior when OA is slewed.
Fixed: Removed Priority Mode toggle when switching Search modes and reduced the number of priority targets from 6 to 5.
Fixed: Early Access Guide - Removed EWR codes from page 316.
Fixed: Caucasus - updated clouds for the Free Flight instant action mission.
Fixed: The HUD MAN reticle should be visible regardless of MAN bombing mode.
Fixed: Aircraft polygon mesh errors.
Fixed: GBU-24 selected in Single would instead drop in Pairs.
Fixed: Datalink FCR declutter would incorrectly remove "bricks".
AA EXP position over target adjusted to center correctly.
Fixed: TGP not cueing to SPI when using the HTS HARM modes.
Fixed: INS Fix issue with the HUD with no GPS available.
Fixed: HSD symbology freezes when Wingman switches to AG.
Fixed: ECM system locks radar even when set to Standby.
Fixed: FCR image size and radar sweeps not working in EXP, DBS1 or DBS2.
Fixed: CBU-97 CCRP DLZ.
Fixed: DTT Swap description on page 144.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the Viper includes a new pilot model, radar improvements, tail hook and alternate gear handle, ALR-56M improvements, DTC, and new fuzes/logic.
DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics
Added Multi-Target Tracker ( so far without synchronization for multi-crew W.I.P ). Instruction video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG2fRltdpaw
Added Performance Page (W.I.P). Instruction video.
Fixed: Incorrect SAS Tones and Hold behavior.
Added Pilot and CP/G first person view models with animations.
Added new voice messages for George as Pilot and CP/G.
Added main gears collapse into the fuselage after hard landing.
Added new livery Korea Air Force, Egypt Air Force and Israeli AH-64D livery created by ZedTank.
livery update: Grim Reapers 4-2 ARB Devils 1-1 ARB.
Fixed: Desync ACQ TRN after CP/G`s detach and attach again.
Fixed; ALT-H activation conditions are not met.
Fixed: FMC channels not synced on CP/G join - MP.
Fixed: Can not create waypoints after CP/G exits.
Fixed: Unable to store targets in multiplayer.
Fixed: Range source switching back to laser range when Sight changed from HMD to TADS.
Fixed: Exported TEDAC creates a double image on the TEDAC in the cockpit.
Fixed: Jettison not synced between cockpits.
Fixed: Point deletion desync.
Fixed: Switching to the CP/G seat after setting attitude hold in pilot seat issue.
Fixed: Some ground units did not heat up in FLIR mode.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the AH-64D includes improvements to the external model, AGM-114L, COMM and DATALINK for Longbow Net support, flight model and SCAS improvements, improved IR signature, and “Robbie” fuel tank option.
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics
Improvement Speed Gate for RWS based on NORM and WIDE target radial velocities.
Fixed: NCTR ownship identifying Neutrals as hostile
Fixed: Radar raw hits (bricks) do not show up until the trackfile is built when there is a Link 16 contribution.
Fixed: Ground designation symbol stuck or absent on the HSI and SA pages.
Fixed: SEA RADAR locked target not showing correct location on the HSI.
Fixed: Radar was still tracking some types of AAM's.
Fixed: HACQ/LHACQ lock would lag behind the true location of the locked target.
Fixed: HOME FUEL should be reset when landing gear is cycled down to up.
Coming after this update: In addition to bug fixes, other ongoing work on the Hornet includes a new pilot model, radar performance improvements, improving the flight model and flight control system, and new fuzes/logic.
DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics
Added: Engine surge effect due to gas dynamic instability after rockets launch gasses ingestion in engine intakes at low speeds. Effect is dynamic, but generally take as a rule that unguided rockets launch is safe at speeds more than 110 Kph and depend on rocket type and salvo amount
Added: Petrovich AI now monitor space outside, if not busy with ocular sight, and warn about incoming fire or missile launches that are heading towards your aircraft, Petrovich also will press countermeasures dispense button.
Added: Quick Start missions were added for NTTR and Caucasus
Improved: Petrovich AI won't go through ATGM launch routine and distance reckoning if there are no more ATGMs left or loaded.
Improved: Weapon system circuits logic was reviewed and improved according to electrical schemes and weapons peculiarities. This will affect weapons compatibilities with each other in a single loadout. Please refer to the quick start manual supplement pages for compatibility matrix available here.
Improved: Weapons rearming panel racks numbering changed to intuitively reflect same weapons racks numbering you can find in cockpit
Improved: Reference picture for weapons rearming panel updated
Fixed: Explosion on jettison switch has no effect
Fixed: CPG Input, some joystick binds were blocked
Fixed: Petrovich AI voice is cut off when the AI menu is turned off
Fixed: Machine gun and gunner weight and drag taken into account for FM
Fixed: Added reference dash to magnetic compass Ki-13
DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: IFLOLS Helper disappears if aircraft has drifted right of lineup.
Fixed: AI aircraft jitter right after takeoff.
DCS: F-5E Tiger II by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: TACAN frequency left knob click-and-drag control is bugged
DCS P-51D
New Historically accurate Belt Options
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, incendiary, .50 cal, M1
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, tracer, .50 cal, M1
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest & Seat Back Value adjusted
Damage Model: Instrument Panel Value adjusted
Damage Model: Firewall Value adjusted
DCS P-47D
New Historically accurate Belt Options
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, incendiary, .50 cal, M1
New .50 Cal round: CARTRIDGE, tracer, .50 cal, M1
Damage Model: Rear Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Instrument Panel Value adjusted
DCS Fw 190A-8
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest Value adjusted
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
AB250 / AB500 disperse pattern incorrect for high-altitude (Submunition Fusing still WIP)
DCS Fw 190D-9
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
Damage Model: Headrest Value adjusted
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
DCS Bf 109K-4
The new cooling system model is integrated
Damage Model: Seat Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Armor Glass Value adjusted
DCS Spitfire LF Mk. IX
The new cooling system model is integrated
Damage Model: Headrest Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Body/bottom Armor Value adjusted
Damage Model: Bullet Proof windscreen Value adjusted
DCS Yak-52
The new cooling system model is integrated
DCS NS 430
Fixed missing terrain data
DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations
Fixed: Corrected VSTOL HUD pitch caret to move with pitch ladder
Fixed: Corrected VSTOL HUD to have proper caged behavior
Fixed: Corrected HUD steerpoint caret now properly wind corrected
Fixed: ACP now shows correct fuzing mode
Fixed: AOA HUD indicator now shown correctly in half increments
Fixed: VSTOL HUD sideslip indicator now correctly displayed and positioned
Fixed: VSTOL HUD added missing "C" symbol for gear centred in sideslip indicator
Fixed: Radalt on HUD should show a minimum of 10ft
Fixed: "C" in VSTOL HUD sideslip should only show for gear down
Fixed: HUD should show gear CTR when going up
Fixed: HUD should show gear CAST or NWS when going down depending on anti-skid switch position
Fixed: Waypoints and target points becoming mixed after changing selection with QA.
Fixed: QA not switching to TGPT when T0 does not exist.
Fixed: Targetpoints not cycling when T0 does not exist.
Fixed: Cannot enter Target points when the current steerpoint is W0
Added: Joystick axis binds for Comms volume and UFC brightness.
Updated: Rockets loadouts in instant and training missions.
DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations
Fixed : Air refuel never ends with dropped tanks
Fixed : Missing switch sounds
Fixed : Master caution reset button not moving (binds are reset)
Fixed : Autopilot buttons animations stuck (binds are reset)
Fixed : Magic/Radar lock merge (triangle) wrong if radar in memory mode
Fixed : INS still positioning after total failure
Fixed : VTB showing tactical waypoints after INS total failure
Fixed : AP staying connected after INS total failure
Fixed : Wrong IDN flags
Added : TAF mission scripting arguments
Added : Ground power unit sound
Improved : Flight model yaw behavior
Improved : Rudder authority curves
Improved : New engine sounds
Improved : DEFA 554 sounds
Updated : AP does not disable pedals
Updated : NCTR code for Mi-24 fixed and added Mirage F1
DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3
Fixed blinking canopy glass during rainy weather.
Fixed warning light electrical operation.
Fixed Loading Screen and Briefing backgrounds from not properly showing.
Adjusted Cockpit 3D file and Livery folder names.
NOTE: Users with custom liveries will need to move them to the new location
…\Mods\aircraft\MiG-21bis\Liveries\Cockpit_MiG-21bis
DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Added: Flight Manual CN (EN version is under translation)
Added: may out of consciousness due to high speed airstream (>850 km/h) on face after canopy lost
Updated: cockpit texture and light
Updated: ejection through canopy now
Fixed: crash if DCS installation path has CJK characters
Fixed: S1 Fwd should toggle gun selection once in DGFT mode
Fixed: chute should not be deployed if gear is retracted
Fixed: compressed air refill
Fixed: some input binding
DCS MB-339 by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations
Improved tip tank textures for Ghana, Malaysia, Peru, UAE liveries
Improved external 3D model UV Mapping
Improved static force and damping for nosewheel (this issue still monitored and under investigation with ED Team, please report any occurrence)
Improved ME customizations page for better readability:
Fixed: Pilot Equipment selection list
Added: Aircraft Variant selection to choose between external model MLU/Pre-MLU
Added: checkbox to store apart the Gun Camera of the gunsight (Guncamera feature still WIP)
Added: options changes are visible and updated in payload editor
Removed reflective texture when mirrors are closed (as suggested by the Community)
Reduced FFB intensity when the landing gear is down
Flight Manual Updates
Updated mission editor special menu section
Added gunsight depression tables (thanks to Giaco1)
Added gunsight depression tables to Kneeboard
Added G structural overload sound effect
Added possibility to partialize the airbrake position (see the following para)
Added the following keybindings
Airbrake Extend
Airbrake Retract
Toggle Emerg Landing Gear
Toggle Fuze SAFE -> NOSE/TAIL
Toggle Fuze SAFE -> TAIL ONLY
Weapons Jettison
Toggle Master Arm Switch
Selective Jettison Button
Lock/Unlock Flight Controls
Toggle SEQUENCE Single/Ripple
Toggle Station 1
Toggle Station 2
Toggle Station 3
Toggle Station 4
Toggle Station 5
Toggle Station 6
Toggle Front Seat Fuel Dump
Toggle Rear Seat Fuel Dump
Engine Start
Toggle Front Seat Anti-Skid System
Toggle Rear Seat Anti-Skid System
Toggle Fuel Transfer Switch
Toggle Front Seat Fuel Shut Off Switch
Toggle Rear Seat Fuel Shut Off Switch
Toggle AHR/GPS On/Off
Toggle Anti Ice Engine Switch
Toggle Front Seat Pitot Anti-Ice Switch
Toggle Rear Seat Pitot Anti-Ice Switch
Toggle Windshield Demist Switch
Toggle Rain RMLV Switch
Toggle Master Arm Inib Switch
Toggle Beacon light switch
Toggle Flash/Steady Nav Light switch
Toggle Nav Light Brt/Off switch
Toggle Nav Light Dimm/Off switch
Toggle Taxi Light On/Off Switch
Toggle Landing Light On/Off Switch
Fixed: Smoke lights are visible on MB-339A when the gunsight is not installed
Fixed: TACAN MODE knob position of rear seat
Fixed: Flaps does not have collision model
Fixed: Formation lights are not visible on Tip Tanks for the following liveries: Gray Italian Air Force, Frecce Tricolori, Al Fursan
Fixed: Lost damage arguments for main gear vanes are now correctly linked
Fixed: Canopy severance handle and frame opening handle passing through blind hood on the external model
Fixed: AM(Malaysia) preset payload wrongly loading LR-25 instead of LAU-3
Fixed: AP(Peru') missing payload preset
Fixed: TipTanks are now correctly removed from the model in payload window
Fixed: Crash on eject when in multicrew
Fixed: Rear Seat ICS Initialization
Fixed: HSI shows TrueHeading instead of MagneticHeading
Fixed: Rear pilot present only from the internal view when "Solo" flight mode is selected
Fixed: Easy flyable with one wing
Fixed: CDU/RDU shows wrong TTG and GS
Fixed: desync preset frequencies set out of range in mission editor
Fixed: Rear seat throttle always control the engine in multicrew
Fixed: Impossible to communicate with ground crew when the canopy is closed
Fixed: Impossible to bind Comm Menu on Hotas
Fixed: Instructor Rudder Pedal Animation is Reversed
Fixed: Low intensity for warning lights illumination
Fixed: Impossible to end the mission 4 of mini-campaign
Fixed: Wrong voiceover on training mission for MK82 ripple selection
Fixed: A/A training mission blinds the air contacts
Fixed: Canopy not locked in auto start procedure
Fixed: Long loading times when a mission is launched
Fixed: Wrong empty weight value
DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
NEW: Added wheel chocks. By default on for cold starts.
Fixed aircraft in place when chocks are active, avoiding deck sliding on carriers.
Fixed LANTIRN CTD with 2.8.
Added FPS-117 to the RWR threat library.
Fixed not all masses contributing correctly to the total mass and balance on each respawn; causing discrepancies in aircraft performance on subsequent flights.
Fixed shader definition for far LoD - aircraft will now sample a small part of main aircraft textures for the right colour.
Fixed Op Reforger Mission 5 TALDs not working for Pontiac.
Updated Quickstart F-14A_IA_NTTR_Zone5 by Reflected Simulations.
Added VX-9 XF240 White Whale livery by Isaac. (Thank you!)
DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges
Optical Sight:
“ANTENNE” (“ANT” aka “blind shooting”) gunsight mode is implemented.
Increased the gunsight accuracy in “GYRO” mode with target range and range rate available.
Fixed “GYRO” gunsight mode accuracy with target fixed range of 300 or 600 meters.
Updated default values used by the gunsight when CADC or AoA data is unreliable or absent.
Attitude reticle will be removed from indication when CADS attitude information is unreliable or absent.
Other fixes and improvements:
TACAN lights logic reworked following SME feedback.
TRAP-136 radio unit guard receiver computation performance was improved.
PA test light button was made operational.
Fuel counter now works according to SME description.
Adjusted AoA test rate.
Countermeasure counters no longer require electricity to reset.
Updated startup sequence.
DCS Black Shark 2 by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed crash with export at cockpit initialising.
DCS: UH-1H Huey by Eagle Dynamics
Fixed: UHF 1MHz and 50kHz knob controls are inverted
Fixed: UHF 10MHz knob controls are inverted
Fixed: UHF Volume binds are inverted
DCS: Persian Gulf map by Eagle Dynamics
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the majority of terrain buildings
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the vehicles
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the ships
Improvement - Realtime lights technology have been implemented to the billboards
Improvement - Night lights at Dubai Free Zone Port
Improvement - Destruction model of Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal
Fixed - Khasab airfield. Collision during takeoff in some cases
Fixed - FLIR textures of terrain objects
Fixed - Powerline masts pop into view at very short distance
Fixed - Collision of Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal
Fixed - Frequencies on beacons Kish, Lavan island
Fixed - terrain traffic pop up from tunnels on the surface in some cases
South Atlantic Map by RAZBAM
New - Refinery area Puerto Sara
New - Rio Chico Airfield (Helo Port) South Side of Rio Gallegos
Added - some custom animated Police cars for both mainland and FK variants with emergency Lighting
Added - Ambulances with Emergency Lighting
Completed - Refinery Parque Industrial Cabo Negro-Laredo (North of Punta Arenas)
Completed - Remaining stragglers for Light migration of assets to 2.8 lighting standard
Completed - Rio Gallegos Refinery
Improved - Lighting within hangers now cast light into cockpits
Improved - Added more models for the Refineries across the map with animated smoke
Improved - Map Geo Names for Argentina / Chile
Bug - Fixed placement of billboards and lighthouses being sunk into the ground
Bug - Fixed Runway Lights replaced with renamed ED versions
Bug - Fixed odd ground square discoloured areas around MPA airfield
[h3]Campaigns[/h3]
F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak the triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
F-5E Aggressors Basic Fighter Maneuvers Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak of triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag Missions
Tweak of triggers to allow breaking the hard deck to happen but at a much reduced pace.
DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations
Mission 5 – Enfield 1 flight did not taxi to catapult - FIXED
Missions 6-12 – Mission scoring broken - FIXED
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 02. Updated weather (changed dynamic to static, which looks much better).
Updated tanker track so there is no chance player enters Iranian airspace.
Removed tanker directly on the way of the SCG.
Mission 09. Added safeguard in case Venom misses zone due to AI pathfinding issues.
Mission 14. Fixed issue with aircraft blocked on deck before launch.
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 05. Updated briefing (removed references to CAT 3 and 4).
Reverted player to cold start (which solves the problems with lights on not being registered)
Mission 08. Fixed problem with wrong TOT for some flights.
Mission 09. Updated fuel level for the player (was 75% by default).
Mission 10. Minor updates in text / messages.
Mission 14. Fixed rare issue with mission failure if Clementine crashes after exiting the AO.
Added safeguard for SA-6 site in case AI SEAD fails to destroy it
DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon
Mission 06. Reduced amount of fuel in short (AAR) version.
Changed wingman's formation to avoid him hitting the player when in observation position
Mission 08. Fixed bug with no comms after landing back at Nellis.
DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Bombers will be more willing to open fire
DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Typo fixes
More bomber updates
DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations
Workaround for the player's landing potentially damaging the carrier in mission 7
DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations
All Mission: Options changed to allow Easy Comms, BDA, etc. in all missions if the player so chooses (DCS World Options > Gameplay > Easy Comm)
All Mission: Options changed to NOT allow ALL in F10 View Options (DCS World Options > Gameplay > F10 View Options). Naughty, naughty
Mission 0: Pig 2 will now go Trail when ordered. Pig confirms order to go Trail. Player is ordered to exit active on the left taxiways to meet Follow Me truck
Mission 3: AI aircraft dumbed down a bit and their ordnance limited for game enhancement
DCS: UH-1H “Worlds Apart - Spring 2025” Campaign
CMP File: Spelling errors corrected. French mission description added
Mission 1: Spelling errors corrected. Formation task disabled
F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign by Badger633
Mission 6: all versions: Phantoms not engaging, fixed
Mission 7: Normal/EZ: Radio conflict with carrier fixed