DCS World Steam Edition News

[h2]DCS: Mirage F1[/h2]
[h3]Early Access[/h3]



After more than three years of active development, the DCS: Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Aerges Engineering is very excited to bring you this new module and we are sure that it will provide you endless entertainment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsDu6EmCW3k
The Mirage F1 is an iconic French fighter from the Cold War era. The module offers the unique experience of flying this powerful 1970s Western aircraft in DCS. Although this aircraft is equipped with piloting aids it requires a skilful hand to fly accurately and maximise its capabilities.



As an all-weather interceptor, the Mirage F1 is equipped with the Cyrano IV-M radar, multiple air and ground modes, and a variety of heat-seeking and radar-guided air-to-air missiles including the AIM-9J, MATRA R550, and MATRA R530. The Mirage F1 is also a capable air-to-ground platform that can be equipped with a large variety of unguided bombs and rockets.



[h2]Open Beta Features[/h2]

In the release into Open Beta, the Mirage F1 CE will be available in an almost complete state. As development continues, the other Mirage F1 planned models (EE, BE and M) will be added. Some of the most relevant features available at the release date are:

Professional Flight Model (PFM)
Based on performance and engineering data of the real aircraft. Situations of high angle of attack and outside the flight envelope like stalls and spins are also accurately represented.

Extensive and detailed simulation of all flight systems:

• Flight control system, both in its normal electro-hydraulic mode and in degraded modes.
  
• SNECMA Atar 9K-50 engine including working envelope, damage, compressor stalls, flameouts and emergency modes.
  
• Cyrano IV-M radar, a unique Cold War era radar in DCS.
  
• Electric system.
  
• Hydraulic system.
  
• Fuel system.
  
• Navigation suite: Navigation Indicator (IDN), TACAN, VOR.
  
• Radios: TRAP 136 and TRAP 137B.
  
• Electromechanical 1970s era Thomson optical sight (a predecessor of present-day HUDs).
  
• Integrated ALE-40 countermeasure suite.
  
• Internal and external lighting.
  
• Armament system.
  
• RWR.

Extremely high-quality 3D Model
Based on blueprints and laser scanning of a real Mirage F1. Includes animations, lights and a damage model.

Accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) Cockpit
Realistic and detailed instruments and controls.

Variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, some of them not seen before in DCS:

• Short range IR missiles: MATRA R550 Magic I, AIM-9 J, AIM-9 JULI, AIM-9 B.
  
• Medium range missiles: MATRA R530 IR and EM.
  
• Rocket launchers: MATRA F1 and F4.
  
• Antirunway Durandal and cluster Belouga bombs.
  
• SAMP family of bombs (both free fall and parachute equipped)
  
• Laser guided GBU-10, GBU-12 and GBU-16.
  
• Other American and Spanish made bombs.

Sound Modelling
Based on recordings from the real aircraft.

Extremely Realistic Flyable Simulation
The Mirage F1 CE, EE, BE and M models. The EE, BE and M will be released after the initial release of the CE.

AI Models
Most other variants of the Mirage F1: C, CT, CR, EQ, EDA…

Vast variety of Liveries
For the different countries that operated the aircraft.

Interactive Training and Practice Missions
Help you gain proficiency in the F1.

PDF User Manual
Pilot level understanding of all the systems in the aircraft.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071330/DCS_Mirage_F1/
The Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Do not forget to take advantage of the 20% Early Access discount. Purchase now and experience this 1970s aircraft! We await your feedback.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

[h2]F-16C Viper[/h2]
[h3]New Weapon[/h3]



Coming soon to the DCS: F16 Viper is the MK-84 AIR. This 2,000 lbs general purpose bomb is fitted with a BSU/50U tail assembly ballute that provides high speed, low altitude delivery. The high drag of the bomb allows the aircraft to avoid the blast pattern. This can be an excellent choice to destroy runways, enemy unit concentrations, and high-value targets that require a low-altitude attack. You may select to deliver the bomb in either low-drag or high-drag mode based on mission requirements. The inert, training version will also be available.


[h2]Weather System[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



We are currently working on a variety of weather system enhancements. In the above screenshot you may see the progress on the ice halo effect. Also in progress is the addition of cirrus clouds and moving clouds that are affected by wind direction and speed. The next task will be a preset selection window that will allow for rapid weather tuning using the Mission Editor.


[h2]KS-19 100mm[/h2]
[h3]Ground Unit[/h3]



Originally deployed aboard ships in the Second World War, the towed version was named the KS-19 heavy calibre anti-aircraft cannon, which also had some surprisingly good utility in the ground attack role against heavily armoured targets. Look out for the Soviet 100mm cannon coming in the next Open Beta.

Compared to the 23 and 57mm anti-aircraft artillery guns, the KS-19 allows engagement of targets at even higher altitudes. When combined, the three types of AAA provide a layered air defence umbrella.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

[h2]Development Report[/h2]

After the Early Access release of the Mirage F1, the immediate focus of the Aerges Engineering team will be on completing the remaining Mirage F1 CE work-in-progress systems. In particular, several radar scan modes, the radio navigation modes of the autopilot, and the implementation of the S530F ‘Supermatra’ missile.

Thereafter, work will continue on the other variants of the Mirage F1, starting with the Mirage F1 EE. Once air-to-air refueling is completed, the inertial navigation system (INS), and the new RWR will be delivered and the EE will be ready for release. The rear cockpit and multiplayer interaction of the F1 BE will be the following task. The final step will be the Mirage F1 M radar, screens, armament, and radios.


[h2]Development Report[/h2]
In the screenshots above, you can see the characteristic stressed-skin body of the aircraft. Initial work has begun on external texturing. Next, the chassis, chassis niches, bomb bay, and cockpit will be painted. Dirt, dust, signs of wear, and identification marks and technical inscriptions will also be applied.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

[h2]JF-17 Thunder[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



Third party developer, Deka Ironworks Simulations, has provided their roadmap for DCS: JF-17 Thunder. It is with great pleasure that we may share it with you. The module is scheduled to exit Early Access by December 2022. By the end of the year, the following items will also be completed:
1. Chinese flight manual update
2. English flight manual update after finishing the Chinese version
3. Improve existing sensors and fix certain bugs (radar, pod, etc)
4. Improve existing weapons and fix certain bugs

Weapon features will be updated as soon as possible with missing sensor features and functionality such as the WA radar mode which will be added once they are available in DCS.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199120/DCS_JF17_Thunder/
After Early Access, the module will continue to receive updates. Notably, external textures will be finalised and more liveries will be added. A canopy ejection animation and a detailed model of the landing gear compartment will be added. The Damage model and Levels of Detail (LOD) will continue to be updated.


[h2]Sale In Full Swing[/h2]
[h3]Summer Sale [/h3]



The Summer Sale is a fantastic opportunity to add some great stuff to your hangar and expand your DCS knowledge. Until the 11th of July at 15:00 GMT, don’t miss out on savings across our entire product range. Our most popular modules, like DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Supercarrier and DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer are available with a 30% discount. We are also participating in the Steam Summer Sale until the 7th of July at 17:00 GMT.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/411950/DCS_FA18C_Hornet/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120305/DCS_Supercarrier/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1417260/DCS_A10C_II_Tank_Killer/
Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

[h2]Sun’s Out[/h2]
[h3]Summer Sale [/h3]



The Summer 2022 Sale is here! This is your chance to grab a great deal on your next aircraft, map, campaign, or all! Running until the 11th of July 15:00 GMT, don’t miss the opportunity of benefitting from up to 50% off. We are also participating in the Steam 2022 Summer Sale that will run until the 7th of July 17:00 GMT.

Modules with 30% savings:

• DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer
  
• DCS: F-16C Viper
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
  
• DCS: JF-17 Thunder
  
• DCS: Mi-24P Hind
  
• DCS: Channel
  
• DCS: Syria
  
• DCS: Supercarrier
  

Modules with 25% savings:

• DCS: F-14 Tomcat
  

Campaigns with 30% savings:

• DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part 1 Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign
  
• DCS: AV-8B Hormuz Freedom Campaign
  
• DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
  
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign
  
• DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign
  
• DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign
  
• DCS: F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Persian Lion Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign
  
• DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign
  
• DCS: Ka-50 2 Pandemic Campaign
  
• DCS: M-2000C Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: Mig-21bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign
  
• DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign
  
• DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign
  
• DCS: The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1 Paradise Lost
  

Campaigns with 50% savings:

• DCS: A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Basic Flight Training Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Stone Shield Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Tactical Training Qualification Campaign
  
• DCS: Black Shark 2 Republic Campaign
  
• DCS: Combined Arms: Frontlines Georgia Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Aggressors Air Combat Maneuver Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Aggressors Basic Fighter Maneuvers Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign
  
• DCS: L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 The Border Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D Charnwood Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D High Stakes Campaign
  
• DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX Operation Epsom Campaign
  
• DCS: Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign
  
• DCS: The Museum Relic Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1H Argo Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign
  

[h2]AH-64D[/h2]
[h3]Competition Winners[/h3]



We would like to extend a special thank you to all the participants in the AH-64D Livery Competition. This contest was a testament to the talent and dedication of our wonderful community. Selecting just 10 winners was tough with so many excellent entries. Our 10 winners are listed below. Congratulations on a job well done!

Id-jupiter 11th Squadron/Serbu AH-64D - Indonesian Army
Lee1hy 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, USA
Khalid National Guard Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Munny Hellenic Air Force (Pegasus Display Team)
Neoshot Indian Air Force
_cuervo_ Qatar Air Force
Swamp_fox South Carolina National Guard, USA
Akiyama_ykari JGSDF 1st Combat Helicopter Unit AH-64D
Septimus68 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, British Army Air Corps 'ZJ171'
Tacticalflightresearch UAE Armed Forces AH-64D Olive Drab


[h2]Dominant Fury[/h2]
[h3]Campaign by Baltic Dragon[/h3]



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRPcWZRnHkE
The DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign takes place three years before the events portrayed, and it is set during a deployment to the Eastern Mediterranean, using the excellent Syria map for DCS. It offers a variety of faithfully recreated armed patrols, alert launches, and power-projection strikes flown from DCS: Supercarrier.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057930/DCS_FA18C_Raven_One_Dominant_Fury_campaign_by_Baltic_Dragon/

This campaign features 15 immersive missions that offer over 24-hours of gameplay and more than 3,400 voiceovers recorded by 89 different voice actors that includes; Jell-O, Kevin Miller, Ward "Mooch" Carroll, RedKite, Growling Sidewinder, Tricker, Spudknocker, Bel Geode, Casmo, Tactical Pascale, and others. It is bound to keep you strapped in and ready for the next launch!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics