DCS World Steam Edition News

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.5.5.41371/

DCS World

Corrected flight dynamics of AIM-120 missiles based on our latest CFD research. All changes increased the launch range by about 10-20%.
AIM-120C: reduced subsonic and transonic zero-lift drag, reduced lift-induced drag, increased lift.
AIM-120B: reduced lift-induced drag, increased lift.
AI F-16C. Corrected landing gear compression on the ground.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED
3D cockpit model. Eliminated some gaps and stitches in the forward part of the cockpit.
Increased length of afterburner effect, slightly decreased diameter.
Corrected afterburner textures. WIP.
Flashlight can be used without aircraft battery power.
3D model. Corrected wing flex animation with lights and pylons.
Ground refueling fixed when battery is off
AIM-9 Uncage Needed for Radar Slave - Fixed
Sidewinder Seeker Diamond won't move to target - Fixed
When the pylons are set to be removed in the Mission Editor, they missile rails still appear - Fixed

DCS A-10C Warthog by ED
3D Cockpit. Fixed glowing sticker "Zeroize".
3D Cockpit. Fixed reflections on the instrument’s glass.
3D Cockpit. Fixed texture bug "UNF -> UHF"
3D Cockpit. Restored missing 801 and 804 arguments.
3D Cockpit. Corrected tint of side glasses of windshield.
3D Cockpit. Fixed bad "Fire Handle" textures.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED
Restored missing TWS L&S Data
Corrected the heading vector of target tracks.

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed RAT clipping through intake
Fixed missing RAT textures
Fixed missing Pilot Oxygen hose
Fixed last sidewinder causing CTD

DCS Normandy 1944 by UGRA-Media
Trees: LOD switching improvement, palette added
Models: Notredame de Rouen - texture corrected, textures of bridges improved, LOD switching for water tower also improved
Airfields:
Season texture glitches removed from new airfields
Taxiways repositioned on Picauville, Needs Oar Point, Funtington, Chailey
Glidepath for Cretteville, Saint-Pierre cleared from obstacles
Wind cones added for Biniville, Longues-sur-Mer
Wind cone removed from Barville taxiway
Typo for “Cheux” name fixed
England Landscape is improved (partially)
Corrected some road objects and structures
Flooded pontoon bridge raised above river level
Erroneous Spring pack texture fixed in Autumn pack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGq2vcbGgaI

Get great savings on that module you have been waiting for! The Winter sale started December 19th and runs until January 5th. Save up to 50% on most DCS World products, the only exceptions being:

• DCS F/A-18 Hornet by ED - 25% off
  
• DCS Persian Gulf Map by ED - 25% off
  
• DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC – 25% off
  
• DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations – 20% off
  
• DCS: F-16C Viper by ED – not on sale at this time
  
• DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations - not on sale at this time
  
• F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations - not on sale at this time
  

Note that this is the first time the DCS: F-14 Tomcat will be on sale! Climb in Maverick.
We will also be taking part in the Steam Winter Sale.




This week saw the release of one of our biggest updates of the year. Many fixes and some very sought after features were introduced. Some of the highlights include:

• New Cockpit for the A-10C
  
• Updates to the Normandy Map
  
• A number of fixes to the JF-17
  
• Track While Scan (TWS) radar mode for the Hornet
  
• And much more
  

See the full changelog for this patch, and the hotfixes released this week here.


Thrustmaster, partnered with Eagle Dynamics SA, has created a competition for some of our favourite content creators. The challenge is for each creator to provide a video showing their coolest maneuver using the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and the Thrustmaster Hornet Stick.
You can see all the videos here:

Jeff Favignano DevilDogGamer Jabbers Growling Sidewinder Spudknocker

Between December 20th and the 22nd, vote for your favourite video.
Follow Thrustmaster on social media for instructions on how to vote, and have a chance to win some prizes!
Thrustmaster Twitter - Thrustmaster Facebook - Eagle Dynamics Facebook


The new F-86F Campaign by Reflected Simulations is available in the E-Shop now!

https://youtu.be/bgbO557tOB4

It's early 1953, and after completing several tours during WWII, you're once again putting your neck on the line by flying dangerous combat missions over North Korea. Command the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron and attack enemy bridges, factories; strafe supply columns; and support US troops as they fight their fierce battles. Survive heavy flak and fighter attacks, and then transfer to the legendary 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron to carry out large fighter sweeps over MiG Alley and fight massive battles in the stratosphere. Watch out for the honchos, they say Casey Jones is back in business!



Key Features:

• 12 realistic missions to be flown as the squadron leader of the 67th FBS and the 39th FIS
  
• Sequel of the "Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney" campaign, although not mandatory
  
• A detailed background story, mission contexts, and checklists
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing images that include separate PDF mission descriptions
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics for each mission
  
• Over 300 custom recorded voice-over messages and radio broadcasts
  
• Historically accurate custom skins
  
• A wide array of missions including CAS, Bombing, Fighter Sweep, Escort and Scramble
  

Normandy Map Update - Our friends at Ugra Media have also provided a free update to their Normandy map for DCS World! This is a great home for the DCS warbirds. The update adds many new airfields and famous landmarks, a new tree and forest system, and more detail around existing airfields and urban areas.
We will be working closely with Ugra Media to make additional improvements to this work-in-progress.

• Textures massive update for fields, cities and towns, villages, airfields
  
• Added four new regions in France that includes:
  
  • Cana district
    
  • Quarantine estuary
    
  • Coasts north of the Utah landing zone
    
  • The Mont Saint-Michel area
    
• Included seven new airfields (The total number of airfields has been increased to 38):
  
  • Argentan is a single-lane track
    
  • Barville is a two-lane dirt track
    
  • Essay is a single-lane grass track
    
  • Goulet is a single-lane grass track
    
  • Hauterive is a single-lane grass track
    
  • Vrigny is a single-lane grass track
    
  • Conches is a single-lane concrete track
    
• Airfields have a significant increase in detail with many more objects.
  
• Trees and forests have been updated to use SpeedTree, with 20 unique types of trees.
  
• More detailed Atlantic Wall:
  
  • Added costal anti-tank hedgehogs, barbed wire, etc.
    
  • 8 zones were added that includes artillery batteries.
    
• New, detailed scenery has been added that includes:
  
  • Le Mont-Saint-Michel
    
  • Jumièges Abbey
    
  • Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen
    
  • Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
    
  • More detail was also added objects in the original map
    
• The vector data was significantly improved over 20,000 sq kms.
  
• Additional bug fixes and performance optimizations.
  

A-10C Warthog Cockpit - In 2011 we released our A-10C for DCS World and it has been one of our most successful and loved modules to date. Over the years, technology and tools have improved, and we are pleased to provide you with a free update to its cockpit. This includes an entirely new 3D mesh, new high-resolution textures, improved lighting, and improved VR.
This is an early work-in-progress, and we will further enhance the weathering, textures, and lighting over the coming weeks.

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark Update - In 2020 we will also give you a free update to the Ka-50 Black Shark. Like the free A-10C cockpit, it has been re-built from scratch with a much higher level of detail and accuracy. We hope you enjoy it.

Merry Christmas to you and yours, and we thank you for your support and passion,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.5.5.41318/

DCS World
Crash on wingman-player fixed

DCS F-16 by ED
AIM-9 seeker uncage mode indication corrected
LAU-129 - missile rails now removed together with pylons

DCS A-10C by ED
Maverick range scale position on HUD corrected

UH-1H by ED
AI Door gunners engage units through buildings - Fixed

Introduced new high quality A-10C cockpit.
Update for Normandy map (see details below).
Support of F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations.

• China Asset Pack: added ZTZ-96B
  
• No active AI reaction for broken lock with fox 3 - fixed.
  
• Voice chat. Client in the default configuration can connect to a non-standard server port.
  
• Voice chat. Problem when server with UPnP can not see other clients in voice chat is fixed.
  
• Voice chat. Connect to local Voice chat server via localhost, not the external IP.
  
• Voice chat panel. Added Illumination of the PTT button while transmitting.
  
• MP. Check for second instance BEFORE creating the logs.
  
• Fixed helicopters slide off the deck of moving ships.
  
• AI Spitfire erratic behaviour fixed.
  
• AI UH-1 gunner. Attack enemy helicopters restored.
  
• Dedicated server. Added the ability to take a screenshot of any player's DCS window.
  

• JDAMs Enabled
  
• Fuel Flow modelling improved
  

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations

• NEW!: Added “Wrath of Thunder” (Caucasus) Campaign
  
• Climb back into the cockpit, directly following the events that happened in "The Mjolnir Response". Help to end the war in Georgia. Enjoy!
  
• NEW!: Added Pilot Body in Cockpit + associated keybinds
  
• NEW!: Added Ram Air Turbine (RAT) visuals. The RAT will deploy with weight on the front wheel.
  
• NEW!: Added Radar Night Filter (not clickable yet)
  
• Minor tweaks to cockpit graphics.
  
• Fix to TILS station being on the wrong end of a runway when landing in the opposite direction
  
• Fix for afterburner not relighting after high alt flame-out
  
• Increased max cockpit FoV
  
• Sight ballistics improved for LD-bombs (tossing)
  
• Fixed IRRB FRAMSTEGN (Sidewinder missile step)
  
• Corrected issue where inputting wrong wind data would increase Bk90 accuracy
  
• Removed various assertion-errors, especially associated with low-drag bombing
  

• Added JF-17 VID/ recognition callouts for JESTER
  
• Added JF-17 to the RWR threat library as '17'
  
• Added all variants of Tornado to the RWR threat library as 'TO'
  
• Added utility kneeboard charts for radar elevation
  
• Added utility kneeboard charts for scan bars
  
• Updated both versions of Cage the Bear Campaign. Thank you Kaba!
  
• Fixed Jester Navgrid Reference manual entry being stuck after first use
  
• Possible fix for idle lockup RPM bug
  
• Tweaked damage probabilities for the engine (the engine will take damage more consistently from direct missile hits to the aircraft)
  
• Adjusted damage thresholds for aerodynamics/structures (the airframe, structure and flight surfaces will take damage more consistently from direct missile hits to the aircraft)
  
• Tuned AB thrust for top speeds after stores drag improvements
  
• Further increased full flap drag when deployed above 275 KIAS
  

• Fixed one critical and some potential bugs that caused ctd
  
• Fixed ctd caused by LD10 destroying rwr emitter
  
• Fixed FPS drop caused by HSD wpt render
  
• Fixed warning panel light adjustment problems
  
• Fixed timeless BIT of WMD7 after Cold Start
  
• Fixed CM-802AKG and C-802AK missiles do not function properly after Cold Starts.
  
• Fixed radar too strong signal strength in other plane RWR
  
• Fixed TWS to RWS, keep 3 line, RWS have no 3-line pattern
  
• Fixed radar missing check terrain mask for hpt/spt
  
• Fixed radar GMTT/SMTT/FTT mode terrain mask check
  
• Fixed radar TDC can move all the way up to HUD
  
• Fixed TDC EL range calculation: need add half beam width
  
• Fixed TDC will keep distance position if radar range changed, but still limit to range
  
• Fixed HSD rwr/datalink targets are too bright and unreadable
  
• Fixed UFC dots
  
• Fixed quit ACM mode to prev master mode (S1 Press)
  
• Fixed A/A weapons can fire when wheels down on the ground
  
• Fixed IR AA missile should attack target locked by its seeker, not SPI(HPT/SPT)
  
• Fixed SMS program change with mismatched wpn
  
• Fixed typo in TACAN Menu
  
• Fixed ufcp AP button when in edit mode
  
• Fixed MFCD SMS page when GUN is selected
  
• Fixed IFF result for radar/dl synthesis
  
• Fixed WMD7/TVIR/MIL response IFF command
  
• Fixed Oxy refill after rearm
  
• Fixed HSD contact polar position (no longer affected by self att)
  
• Fixed emergency hydraulic
  
• Fixed MAWS cannot detect SA-18 missile (ED may not set missile shot time accordingly, always 0)
  
• Fixed HUD missing FCS BIT notification
  
• Fixed MFCD SMS AG page when SMS off
  
• Cleaned radio com1/2 trigger keys (only HOTAS keys)
  
• Added U1 OSB for APR Menu
  
• Added UFCP DST Lat N/S toggle (E/W will be added later after issue being Fixed)
  
• Added massive keybinding for both keyboard and joystick
  
• Implemented AG radar picture frozen if radar in GMTT/SMTT/FTT mode
  
• Implemented WPT# in F10 mark parser (WPT1 ~ WPT29)
  
• Implemented ME Com1/2 20 preset freq channel, 21st channel will be wing freq if enabled in ME
  
• Added AF names/rwy direction/ILS freq to kneeboard
  
• Implemented MFCD saving last pages when switching master mode
  
• tweak AA radar INTC bar spacing: RWS: 1.3 degrees, TWS: 1.6 degrees
  
• tweak radar TDC: carret size az +-4 degrees
  
• tweak radar TWS default 25 degree 3 bar
  
• tweak WMD7 control: Sensor_Antenna_Up: FOV zoom in; Sensor_Antenna_Down: FOV zoom out; Sensor_Antenna_Left: gain decrease; Sensor_Antenna_Right: gain increase
  
• Improved radar jam behavior
  
• Add SD-10 loft only if SLINK is on (check AAP SLINK status), SLINK off, SD-10 will not loft because no radio correction available
  
• Corrected EFCS law. Pitch-rate command with maximum 12.8deg/s only.
  
• Corrected performance at ceiling.
  
• Fixed on-speed AoA Beeping conditions
  
• Implemented accumulated wing structural fatigue
  
• Implemented stores rip-off at high Gs
  
• Corrected ground effect
  
• Now can refill brake-chute by rearm
  
• Now can repair external fuel transfer pump
  
• Now can repair canopy
  
• Fixed qs missions
  
• Fixed training mission cold start
  
• Added general splinter camo livery can be used by all countries
  
• Fixed PLAAF fiction livery tail number
  
• Added HOTAS_Throttle_T2_Press cage/uncage IR missiles in AA mode
  
• Added rudder pedal brake & panel buttons animations.
  
• Added precomputed GI to cockpit.
  
• Added HUD fake double eyes view
  
• Updated cockpit textures
  
• Updated rocket texture
  
• Added lod to brm1 and unguided rocket
  
• Decreased LD-10 warhead power
  
• Added 2 OST (composed by our audio engineer)
  
• Note: all credits can be found in Doc/credits.txt
  

• Added realistic engine sound, though it’s still much WIP yet, especially cockpit sound. Expect further improvements in subsequent updates.
  
• Fixed the bug that caused total loss of electrical power when both batteries and bus tie were disconnected. Now the secondary bus still works, as it should (and the essential bus if essential transfer is engaged).
  
• Fixed several other electrical system issues.
  
• Updated Caucasus hard mission and added Caucasus extremely hard mission: Using anti-ice system will now prevent ice accretion in hard mission, while it will still be a problem in extremely hard mission since it takes place in stormy weather.
  

• Added ability to change bombs laser code on ground (like in F-5).
  
• Internal lights are creating triangle shadows in the cockpit - fixed.
  
• Fixed AIM-9 COOL at DGFT mode.
  
• Fixed sidewinder sound when not selected.
  
• Added wing flex. (WIP)
  
• Fixed significant performance drop on datalink/FCR pages with big amount of contacts.
  
• Added steerpoints modes for Autopilot.
  
• Fixed missile Tone with Guns selected.
  
• Fixed radar strobe on HSD does not mimicking horizontal motion of strobe on radar page.
  
• MAG VAR will now switch between AUT and MAN by use of the SEQ position of DCS switch.
  
• Fixed FUEL QTY SEL knob behavior with left mouse click action.
  
• Corrected right brake braking power.
  
• Gun can no longer be fired on the ground.
  
• Fixed pylon selection staying on an empty space after last missile was released.
  

• Added TWS radar mode.
  
• F18 REDFOR (US Aggressors + NATO) will be able to use GPS.
  
• Fixed significant performance drop on SA page with big amount of contacts.
  
• JDAM/JSOW STEP Logic changed
  
• JDAM/JSOW Power Logic changed
  
• Fixed JSOW not releasing from stations 7-8
  
• Fixed several AA radar mode issues.
  
• Reworked AA modes transition logic.
  
• Corrected target designation logic via undesignate button.
  

• Textures massive update for fields, cities and towns, villages, airfields
  
• Added four new regions in France that includes:
  
  • - Cana district
    
  • - Quarantine estuary
    
  • - Coasts north of the Utah landing zone
    
  • - The Mont Saint-Michel area
    
• Included six new airfields (The total number of airfields has been increased to 3:
  
  • - Argentan is a single-lane track
    
  • - Barville is a two-lane dirt track
    
  • - Essay is a single-lane grass track
    
  • - Goulet is a single-lane grass track
    
  • - Hauterive is a single-lane grass track
    
  • - Vrigny is a single-lane grass track
    
  • - Conches is a single-lane concrete track
    
• Airfields have a significant increase in detail with many more objects.
  
• Trees and forests have been updated to use SpeedTree, with 20 unique types of trees.
  
• More detailed Atlantic Wall:
  
  • - Added costal anti-tank hedgehogs, barbed wire, etc.
    
  • - 8 zones were added that includes artillery batteries.
    
• New, detailed scenery has been added that includes:
  
  • - Le Mont-Saint-Michel
    
  • - Jumièges Abbey
    
  • - Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen
    
  • - Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
    
  • - More detail was also added objects in the original map
    
• The vector data was significantly improved over 20,000 sq kms.
  
• Additional bug fixes and performance optimizations.
  

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Voice overs updated - Al Deere has a Kiwi accent now.
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
- Mission 6 - Typhoon leader returns to base properly.
- Mission 12 - clock position in voice over corrected.
- Mission 10, 12 - added more targets of opportunity.
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Some RTB speeds corrected.
- More airfield ambiance objects added.
- Mission 8: D-day landings made more realistic / dramatic.
- Mission 8-9: ROE of enemy planes change based on the player's altitude.
- Mission 10: surprise opponent added.
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
- Mission 10, 12 - added more targets of opportunity.
M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon:
- M06: fixed an issue with other flights in the package (including the wingman) refusing to taxi.
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument:
- Mission 11 - added AWACS.

Known Issues
Normandy update. Texture glitches in autumn and spring seasons on the 6 new airfields.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQDH2gLYsGg&feature=youtu.be

FOR 18 DECEMBER 2019 OPEN BETA

In the next Open Beta for the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, we will be including the Track While Scan (TWS) acquisition radar mode. This is a powerful mode to create situational awareness, engage multiple targets at the same time with the AIM-120 AMRAAM, and break-out targets in close formation. It also integrates with the data link and IFF systems.

Important commands:

Undesignate button [S] = cycle L&S, swap L&S and DT2, and
TDC designate [ENTER] = set L&S or DT2, set AUTO/BIAS center