DCS World Winter 2018 Sale is Here!
At long last, get great savings on the entire library of DCS World products! Lasting until January 7th, 2019, save 50% on most DCS World modules! This applies to aircraft, maps, and campaigns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlmUWO2JL6I

The only exceptions include:

• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet at 25% off
  
• DCS: Persian Gulf Map at 25% off
  
• UH-1H Argo Campaign at 20% off
  
• DCS: SA342 Gazelle at 15% off

Note: the sale only applies to released products.

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DCS World Eagle Dynamics Module Drawing

Want an Eagle Dynamics DCS module for free? Here is your chance! Just Share the following post on your Facebook page and you will be automatically entered in the drawing on January 7th, 2019. We will randomly select 10 winners to receive any currently available Eagle Dynamics module.

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DCS: P-51D Mustang and World War II Update

We are pleased to update our first Warbird for DCS World, the Mustang! This week’s update includes both a complete overhaul of the cockpit to include deferred shading and physical based rendering technology, as well as a more detailed 3D model and textures.



In addition to a huge update to the cockpit, we have also greatly improved the external model and added the option to fly the P-51D-25-NA version. This was the most common P-51D for the European Theater of Operations (ETO) with its primary difference being its radio and IFF systems. This is most visible by the dorsal antenna.

As notes in prervious newsletters, both the Bf 109 K-4 and Fw 190 D-9 have also gotten outstanding improvements to their cockpits and external models to bring it to DCS World 2.5 standards.

With the huge updates to the P-51D, Fw 190 D-9, and Bf 109 K04, and all the time and resources invested, the price of each warbird will return to $49.99; however, all three aircraft will take part in our Winter 2018 sale. These are free updates to existing owners.

• DCS: P-51D Mustang
  
• https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/spitfire/
  
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4
  
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9

These are free updates to existing owners.

Coming next year, we have new AI air units like the P-47D, Ju-88, Fw 190 A-8, A-20G, C-47, Bf 109 G, Mosquito, C-47 and others taking to the skies of DCS World War II. Of these, we are already at work making the P-47D, Fw 190 A-8 and Mosquito flyable. In parallel, the new damage model system is now being applied to all our warbirds.



We also have a new and exciting World War II map in development.

DCS: P-51D Mustang - Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign

Developed by Reflected Simulations, this campaign is the perfect setting to fly the newly updated Mustang!



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Become a member of the most famous fighter unit of the USAAF, take part in escorting large bomber formations, support the ground troops after D-day, or engage the Luftwaffe over the snowy hills of the Ardennes. The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney is a semi-historical campaign for the P-51D Mustang. It follows the 352nd Fighter Group from May 1944 through the Normandy landings until Operation Bodenplatte in January 1945. This campaign has a plethora of details and Easter eggs to make you feel like a young American flyboy in the Army Air Forces in 1944.

Key Features:

• 14 semi-historical missions focusing on the 352nd Fighter Group
  
• A detailed background story, mission contexts, checklists and encounter reports
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing images, including separate PDF mission files
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics and checklists for each mission
  
• Hundreds of specially recorded voice-over messages and radio broadcasts
  
• Historically accurate custom skins
  
• A wide array of missions including fighter sweep, bomber escort, armed reconnaissance and ground attack

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev Update

This week, AvioDev is proud to make available the Enhanced Flight Model (EFM) for their C-101EB version and launch the more-weaponized C-101CC version.



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DCS: C-101 Aviojet module includes both the C-101EB and C-101CC models. The C-101EB model is the primary jet trainer and aerobatic display aircraft of the Spanish Air Force, whilst the C-101CC model, with its 7 hard-points and uprated engine, is a versatile light attack aircraft that has seen combat with the Honduras Air Force against drug traffickers. It is also in service with the Jordanian and Chilean air forces. The two models of the C-101 have many similarities that include cockpit layout, core-systems operation, and aerodynamic design. This commonality brings something for everyone to include lead-in jet training, advanced aerobatics, and light attack.

Features of DCS: C-101 include:

• Complete electrical system modeling
  
• Complete circuit breaker simulation with correct failed systems behaviors
  
• TARSYN gyro system replicated with exacting detail
  
• Accurate flight director system
  
• Custom air data simulation (airspeed/altimeter behaviors, etc.)
  
• Custom navigation system simulation
  
• Complete fuel system modeling
  
• Complete hydraulic system modeling
  
• Flight controls/landing gear can sustain damage if poorly handled
  
• Accurate pressurization system
  
• Accurate oxygen system
  
• Icing model
  
• Fully adjustable cockpit and exterior lighting

A quick trailer on C-101EB/CC w EFM

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

DCS World 2.5.4 Open Beta

This week we updated the Open Beta from 2.5.3 to 2.5.4. Highlights of this Open Beta update include:

• Updated P-51D Mustang to include the P-51D-25-NA version
  
• Improved cockpits and external models for the Bf-109 K-4, Fw 190 D-9, P-51D Mustang, and Spitfire
  
• Corrected blue fog
  
• Increased AGM-65 range based on altitude
  
• Fixed Su-33 late activation crash
  
• Corrected ATC request for takeoff error
  
• F/A-18C Hornet: added GBU-12/16/10 laser-guided bombs, A/A Waypoint (bullseye) and BRAA, AGM-65F SHIP mode, and corrected cockpit errors and ACM HUD symbology
  
• Numerous improvements to the RAZBAM AV-8B NA and M-2000C, as well as the Heatblur AJS-37 Viggen

Please find the complete change log here


Happy Holidays,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3726658&postcount=38

WWII Update:
Introduced an improved of Bf 109, Fw 190, P-51D and Spitfire IX cockpits and external models.
Added another version of the P-51D Mustang: P-51D-25-NA. This version has different IFF and radio equipment.

Support of new campaign - P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations.

Note: Regarding the VEAO Hawk, the developer has ceased supporting their product. We will though continue to make available the 2.5.3 updater for those that wish to fly this product.

DCS World

• Corrected blue fog color.
  
• Gas Platforms and Oil Rigs can now be placed on ground (not only in water) in the Mission Editor.
  
• ME. Triggers. Action "RADIOITEM ADD TO coalition or group" visible for all is fixed.
  
• ME. The Zone that is property of the task сontinue to be displayed on the map after changing the task is fixed.
  
• ME. Part of the tab "Naval group" continues to be displayed after closing is fixed.
  
• The SU-17M4 loadout has 2 entries for MER*6 FAB-100 – one of these is redundant and was deleted.
  
• AGM-65. Search and lock ranges was increased based on launch altitude.
  
• Encyclopedia. Fixed incorrect description for BetAB-500 bombs.
  
• Su-33 AI. Late activated Su-33 causing game crash is fixed.
  
• ATC Request for Takeoff Error - no clearance for takeoff fixed at hold short check from 80 meters instead 30+30 is fixed.
  
• Forcing the civilian traffic options within the mission options screen has no effect when in the simulation - fixed.
  
• MP. Ban functionality in server UI (WIP).

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

• Added Laser-guided bombs GBU-10/12/16.
  
• Added air show smoke for Hornet. New loadout option and key command added.
  
• Added BRAA (enabled on Radar/DATA) and AA Waypoint (Bullseye), set on HSI/DATA page with indications on and attack radar page.
  
• Added AGM-65F SHIP Mode.
  
• Cockpit textures updated to include fixed normal map issue on the left DDI.
  
• Ripple Single/Ripple Salvo fixed.
  
• VACQ and GACQ symbol on HUD fixed.
  
• Updated F/A-18C RU manual by Vortex.

Notes:

• We are adding updated tones for the AIM-9X, but they are not complete in this Open Beta version.
  
• We are in the process of adding more realistic fuse options for MUFZ and EFUZ, including functional delayed fuse options. These are work in progress for this Open Beta.
  
• AGM-65F axis slew for the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle mini-stick is a hardware issue that we cannot resolve due to the same switch being used for two actions at the same time. We are investigating an option to allow slew without TDC press.
  
• A couple datalink pages have been added to this Open Beta, but these are largely non-functional as we create the larger data link system for the Hornet.

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM

• Added new Pilot (Ejection).
  
• Added new Pilot in Seat (Ejection).
  
• Added new Pilot in Cockpit.
  
• Added new Pilot Uniform variations for Liveries.
  
• Updated Liveries Description.Lua.
  
• Updated all aircraft models.
  
• Updated Cockpit to have Shadow Casting.
  
• Removed older Livery variations from Liveries Folder to main texture folder.
  
• Removed VR Pilot temporally to start integration of new more Accurate 3D Scanned VR Pilot.
  
• Changed pilot model and textures.
  
• Changed texture names from .bmp.dds and .tga.dds to .dds.
  
• Fix Light Texture bugs.

DCS: AV-8B by RAZBAM

• Sidearm lock now breaks immediately after a target is destroyed.
  
• Sidearm selected/Still fires a gun pod fixed.
  
• Step logic and button is fixed.
  
• Erroneous MAV information on MCPD.
  
• MAVs reticles do not change color when changing polarity.
  
• INRNG seems to be visible for MAV at this point.
  
• Pushing step and then changing weapons carried over to next weapon.
  
• Having an ITER pylon does not block step logic for other weapons.
  
• Changed texture names from .bmp.dds and .tga.dds to .dds.
  
• Updated Cockpit to have Shadow Casting.
  
• Fixed Button 5 on UFC, wrong argument.
  
• Fix Light Texture bugs.

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Rb04 and Rb15 should now target civilian boats (scenery) in Persian Gulf.
  
• Changed the radar gain axis command to use the full axis range [-1,1] (was [0,1]).
  
• Added BK-90 Preplanned target tutorial.
  
• Improved performance during radar usage at long range.

DCS: F-86F Sabre

• Updated the English Flight Manual.

DCS: C-101 EB/CC by Aviodev

• C-101CC Flyable
  
• EFM for C-101 EB and C-101CC. Note: Early Beta Version.
  
• Multiplayer- Now you can take control in rear cockpit. Some system works (Gear, Flaps,Stick, Pedals). WIP.

Campaigns

• M-2000 Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon. Added RU locale (texts and images).
  
• F-15C: The Georgian War campaign by Baltic Dragon. It includes the following changes:
  [INDENT]M2 - increased the volume of some audio files.
  M3 - Added stop condition to prevent Su-24s from re-attacking ground targets after bugging out (edited).
  M6 - Su-25Ts will no longer engage AWACS.
  M8 - enemy MiGs will now stay on station and not land too early.
  M10 - Corrected timing on radio chatter between WP3 & 4
  M11 - Adjusted flight path to prevent AI Su-27 crashing. Removed inactive MiG-31. Restricted Ground attack for wingman
  M12 - Yak-40 will be destroyed if damaged by hostile fighters
  M16 - Adjusted default flight formation. Silenced AI Hip radio calls. Corrected duplicate VO[/indent]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlmUWO2JL6I&feature=em-uploademail

DCS World 2018 Winter Sale Video

2018 has been a wonderful year for DCS with outstanding new aircraft, maps, and campaigns. This year saw the release of DCS World 2.5 with advancements in technology and art. We think that 2019 will be even better with eagerly awaited products and features.

In celebration, we are offering 50% off on most DCS World modules from 19 December to 7 January 2019, at 0600 GMT. Find them at:

Aircraft: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/
Maps: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/terrains/
Campaigns: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/

We will also be participating in the Steam Winter Sale when that takes place.

From all of us at Eagle Dynamics, thank you, our users and partners, for your support and for making this all possible.

Happy Holidays,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

Music by
Ursine Vulpine ft Annaca - Wicked Game

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3725487&postcount=37

We planned to release today a new update of DCS 2.5.4, but we faced a number of critical bugs that require rebuilding and a new testing session.
Therefore, the release of DCS 2.5.4 Open Beta is postponed until tomorrow.

Dear all,

Regarding the Maverick TDC slew for the Thrustmaster Warthog mini-stick axis, this has been a point of great frustration for the team this week. After testing the same function on other throttle mini-sticks (VKB, Virpil, CH, Saitek, the Thrustmaster TWCS), we only see this issue with the Warthog. This appears to be a hardware issue that we cannot resolve through software (a conflict between TDC press and TDC slew at the same time).

We do realize that this is a very popular throttle (I use one too!), so we plan to make an option of requiring TDC press to slew the seeker. While it will not be accurate to the real operation of the AGM-65F, it should allow Warthog user much better control.

This will require significant recoding, so it may not be ready for this week’s Open Beta. However, we are devoted to resolving this issue. In the meantime, we suggest setting a separate button for TDC press (ENTER) but still use TDC slew axis.

Thanks!

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - Introduction to Laser-Guided Bombs

In the 19 December 2018 Open Beta, we plan to include Paveway II laser-guided bombs: GBU-10, 12, and 16. This video is provided to help you understand basic operation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRBxsozgns4&feature=youtu.be

DCS World 2.5 Update
This week we updated the release version of DCS World to include many of the new features and fixes from the past two weeks of Open Betas. As always, the goal of the Open Betas is to introduce and test new features and fixes in order to first make sure they do not result in game crashes. Once we are satisfied with the stability of an Open Beta, and that it adds plenty of new content and fixes, we update the Release version.

Noteworthy changes to the DCS World 2.5.3 Release update this week include:

• Restored Instant Action debriefings
  
• Adjusted AI attack altitude when using bombs
  
• Added multiple liveries for several ship classes
  
• New China Pack liveries
  
• Added F/A-18C Hornet JHMCS, FPAS page, AGM-65E laser-Maverick, air-to-air radar fixes, updated Hornet User Guide, 13 new interactive training lessons, new instant action missions, corrected night lighting, added “Go to Tanker” radio command, and many more items.
  
• Many updates to the MiG-29 to include flight model, animation, flight control system, and other improvements.
  
• Huge update to the Persian Gulf map to include many new airfields and landmarks. More additions are still coming!
  
• Numerous improvements to the RAZBAM M-2000C and AV-B NA and Heatblur AJS-37 Viggen.

You can find the complete change log here.

For the 2.5.4 Open Beta update next week, we plan to add F/A-18C Hornet laser-guided bombs, Bullseye and BRA information, further improvements to the AGM-65F infrared-guided Maverick to include better axis slew control, and more great stuff that you can read about here.

Next week will also see the release of the updated P-51D-25-NA and P-51D-30-NA Mustang, the C-101EB with AFM and C-101CC, and new cockpits for the Bf-109 K-4 and Fw 190 D-9. Exciting times!

DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Cockpit Update
Coming next week will be a fantastic update to the Bf 109 K-4 cockpit. This update will take advantage of new DCS World 2.5 features like deferred shading and Physical Based Rendering (PBR). We think you’ll agree that the results are quite stunning!



More screenshots

As mentioned above, this will be one element of cockpit updates that also include the P-51D and Fw 190 D-9.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - A/A Waypoint and BRA Calls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqSyInCz1j8&feature=youtu.be

This is an introduction video to explain how air-to-air waypoints and BRA data is displayed in the Hornet and how it relates to radio messages.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3718161&postcount=11

Added support of new campaign - Combined Arms: Frontlines Georgia. (Coming to Steam Soon!)

DCS World

• Restored the missing debriefing after instant action mission.
  
• AI aircraft climb to a very high altitude when attacking armor units with bombs - fixed.
  
• AI ground. Not-activated truck can rearm the ground forces if it is visible (not hidden in the ME).
  
• ME. Task 'go to waypoint' will work correctly with the stop condition.
  
• Fixed issue with DCS freezing on start in some conditions.
  
• MP. All information about servers with a large number of slots and clients (40+) will now be visible in the list of servers.
  
• Sound. Improved fade out of sounds with distance.
  
• AI F-86F. Will not use radar ranger for long range search.
  
• AI F-86F. Fixed bug that bring to ground collision in the rocket attack.
  
• A-10C & F/A-18C. AWACS aircraft do not call out enemy locations till the player’s comms menu is opened to AWACS - fixed.
  
• Radio commands given by the player when a radio message from the AI is playing do not go through - fixed.
  
• Multimonitor configurations. GUI dropboxes will not break away from their place on the main display to the other displays.
  
• SA-2 unable to engage high altitude targets - fixed.
  
• F-4E Iran. Added skin by Sadjad_Vosoul (ISAAC).
  
• С-130 Iran. Added 2 skins by Sadjad_Vosoul (ISAAC).
  
• Added SAM SA-15 Tor to Iran.
  
• ME. Implemented ship livery selection.
  
• Ground AI will be reposition itself if the current target exit from his fire angle.
  
• Radar Mys-M1 (Silkworm HY-2 surveillance radar) is integrated. The ASM battery will be receive targeting from Mys-M1
• surveillance radar. If the radar destroyed the ASM battery will be not functional.
  
• Stennis carrier. The helicopter in takeoff position will not block all AI operations on the deck.
  
• AI fighters with TWS and multiple launch capability will not use F-pole maneuver if they decided for multiple launch for several bandits. This was done so that the targets did not leave the radar's field of view.
  
• MP. Banned user will get message about his ban and reason.
  
• MP. Fixed the client's serverlist update when shutting down the server.
  
• TrackIR works always, despite of control settings - fixed.
  
• Hawk MPQ-55 will be marked as HK on Western RWR systems.
  
• Fixed crash when a bridge without pillars is destroyed.
  
• AI fighters will use an AIM-120C first instead of using the shorter ranged AIM-120B.
  
• AI vehicles. Supplies truck added for all countries.
  
• AI vehicles. Added M60 MBT to USA.
  
• China Asset Pack. Completed Navy liveries (054A: 25 skins, 052B: 2 skins, 052C: 6 skins)
  
• China Asset Pack. Updated KJ-2000 external model shape
  
• The AI Su-34 will no longer self-destruct when dropping a KAB-500S.
  
• Fixed an MP issue where static objects with number greater than 501 would not be visible to clients.
  
• Added coalition management of countries in the Mission Editor via arrows keyboard keys.
  
• Debriefing. Target for some SAMs and ASM HY-2 were displayed as null (0) or nothing in the debriefing.
  
• When scripting the Mission Editor function StaticObject.destroy() is run on cargo objects, the cargo was not removed from the perspective of clients.
  
• Corrected Su-24 level of detail such that it does not disappear.

DCS F/A-18C

• Introduced JHMCS.
  
• Introduced FPAS.
  
• Introduced AGM-65E with laser guidance (can be used with JTAC/AFAC assistance a while). Known issue: overlapped symbols of laser codes on Mav page, will be fixed soon.
  
• Big radar refactoring.
  
• External fuel disappears after manoeuvre with disabled fuel pumps - fixed.
  
• Radar in boresight mode will not locks target outside beam pattern.
  
• Added RU manual translated by Vasil Komarichin aka ICS_Vortex
  
• Added VMFAT-101 skins
  
• Added NSAWC & NAWDC skins
  
• Added VX-31 CoNA skin
  
• Added AGM-65 instant action mission.
  
• FPAS climb fixed.
  
• Added input for JHMCS (Axis and buttons).
  
• AGM-65E and AIM-9X reload issue - fixed.
  
• AIM-9X Reticle Visible in all A/A Weapon HUD - fixed.
  
• Initial introduction of the AGM-65G. This is very much an Open Beta version with several known issues.
  
• Added radar information on the JHMCS and implementation of HACQ and LACQ modes.
  
• Correct CLIMB function for the FPAS page.
  
• Updated DCS:F/A-18C Hornet User Guide.
  
• Night cockpit illumination on external view added.
  
• Quantity of AMRAAM missiles on HUD will update correctly.
  
• Fixed radar elevation and TDC numbers that indicate altitudes of coverage.
  
• Improved ACM mode performance regardless of target aspect.
  
• Radar elevation and azimuth errors after target unlock is fixed.
  
• Added option for VR (left/right/both eyes), added TD box.
  
• Added radio command to AI wingmen to “Go to Tanker”.
  
• Corrected nose bounce and blackout when launching from the aircraft carrier with a heavy payload.
  
• Updated AGM-65E/F. While the AGM-65E is now complete, the AGM-65F is still a work in progress. Known AGM-65F issues include TDC slew roughness, missile speed, and seeker lock distance against ships.
  
• Radar fixes:
  - Radar will no longer move to the other side of the display when when the radar is commanded gimbal limits
  - Fix the antenna position if the HMD is turned on and the operator looks at the HUD
  - Radar no longer gets stuck in an 8-degree scan and that cannot be exited after locking a target and breaking lock
  - Rmax and Seeker Cue can no longer appear outside the tactical radar area.
  
• JHMCS:
  - HACQ/LHAQ mode - radar FOV circle will be drawn while looking through HUD
  - HACQ/LHAQ mode - radar lock while looking through HUD is fixed
  - Fixed radar antenna position lock when HMD is turned on and looking through HUD
  - Up-look reticles was added

DCS Flaming Cliffs

• Su-33 Heavy Sky campaign. Total update all missions by Alex Zelog. Changed: payloads, balance of forces, Su-33s TO weight, weather, minors.
  
• MiG-29. Added missing net animations.
  
• MiG-29 Flight model corrections, added engine gyrotorque (will be slightly aircraft spin on the tailslide maneuver).
  
• Su-27 and MiG-29. Trim reset (LCTRL-T) will be strictly to zero.
  
• MiG-29. The pitch stability augmentation system synchronized to wing slats deflection.
  
• MiG-29. Updated model of braking chute.
  
• MiG-29. Engines will be broken after exceed 2.6M speed.
  
• MiG-29. Improved damper in the longitudinal channel.
  
• MiG-29. Added an animation of a flaps buttons.
  
• MiG-29. The Nose Wheel Steering HI and LO modes. The LO mode (8 degrees) used for takeoff and landing. HI mode (31 degrees) used for taxi and can be engaged by holding the LALT-Q combo provided Flaps are Up.
  
• MiG-29. Added commands to set barometric altimeter pressure.
  
• Multiplayer. An aircraft shaking of clients aircraft near the carrier deck is fixed.
  
• MiG-29. Added the Instant Action missions in the Nevada.
  
• MiG-29. The drag coefficient of the speed brake now depends on the M number. Will be less than now.
  
• MiG-29. The dead zone of throttle between maximal and afterburner eliminated.
  
• MiG-29. Engines can be stalled on negative AoA bigger -17 degrees.
  
• MiG-29. HUD radar operation mark in VERTICAL and BORESIGHT modes restored.
  
• MiG-29. New single missions in Nevada.
  
• Su-27. Updated training mission Start-Up.
  
• MiG-29. Adjusted the APUS compensator that will works independence by landing gear.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC

• Fixed gauge lights.
  
• Fixed missing SPS/IAB panel texts.
  
• Adjusted suspension.
  
• Improved boundary layer blow system effects.
  
• Improved engine device code to reduce FPS stutters.
  
• Added navigation data for Persian Gulf.
  
• Fixed gauges from blacking out.
  
• Fixed smoothing groups on HUD glass.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

• Fuel flow corrections added based on new data
  
• Corrected RWR code not showing correctly for J-11A, F/A-18C Lot 20, SA-2, SA-3, Flat Face Search Radar, KJ-2000

DCS AV-8B NA by RAZBAM

• Sidearms issues fixed:
  - Sidearm keeps lock when the aircraft is not pointing at the target.
  - Sidearm keeps lock after firing when another missile remains in the aircraft
  - Sidearm does not have volume control (Sidewinder volume control also fixed
  
• Fixed Magnetic compass not moving when aircraft INS is not aligned is also fixed
  
• Corrected RWR code not showing correctly for J-11A, F/A-18C Lot 20, SA-2, SA-3, Flat Face Search Radar, KJ-2000
  
• Corrected Left wing Polygon defects
  
• Corrected Right wing Polygon defects
  
• Bomb Interval now working
  
• KC-130 Fuel amount increased by 50%

DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Exterior mirrors now reflect the environment
  
• Fixed various clipping and shine-through issues in exterior (esp. Cockpit)
  
• Sculpted new normal map for exhaust nozzle and area
  
• Sculpted new normal map for exterior exhaust shell
  
• Added RoughMet textures for the exhaust shell
  
• Added turbine texture for better deep engine detail
  
• Metal elements on wings now have appropriate material definitions
  
• Animated engine exhaust fan
  
• Interior engine sounds now loop properly
  
• New! Improved visual fidelity of afterburner
  
• Afterburner now cast lights inside engine exhaust pipe
  
• Afterburner now cast lights on surrounding objects and terrain
  
• Corrected afterburner z-fighting
  
• Afterburner planes do not render at high viewing angles.
  
• Corrected afterburner self-illumination
  
• Fixed glass in LoD (distant) models turning opaque and bright.
  
• New! Added significantly better quality uncompressed normal maps for entire exterior
  
• Light domes are now appropriately shiny
  
• Fixed wheel/tire animation values so they spin at correct speeds.
  
• Fix to timeline appearing late in PLAN-bombing mode.
  
• Fix to time-to-destination display in TID.
  
• Fix to Rb15 missile-in-target-time.
  
• Fix to Rb15 missile-in-target-time displayed even though no Rb15 is selected.
  
• Update Rb15 definitions for AI. AI will now use the missiles properly.
  
• E on waypoint indicator should not show when aiming ie sidewinder lock.
  
• TERNAV should not update when turned off
  
• Updated RB-15 for AI definition. AI will now use the missiles properly.
  
• Fix to Bk90 not being launchable in NAV-mode.
  
• EP13 color inversion selectable by radar mode button (black-on-white/white-on-black).
  
• Brightness and contrast control for EP13.
  
• Corrected elevation boresight position for Mavericks.
  
• Added encyclopedia entries for weapons.
  
• New feature: cartridge from putting marks on F10 map (named B1-B9, M1-M9, BX1-BX9, R1-R9, MR1-MR9 = recon-target, or S1-S9) and selectable in kneepad. Also you can just have a marker named “ATTACK” and a quick attack flightplan will be generated.
  
• EP13 altitude warning is reset if EP13 is not turned on.
  
• The Boundary/GRÄNS lines are now visible again.
  
• AB performance at height and speed tweaked.
  
• The dumping of the sight for sidewinder carried on wingtips should now be relative to the plane and not the horizon.
  
• Fixed AKAN dispersion and accuracy.
  
• Fixed Sun Halo effect on canopy
  
• Added glass scratches to canopy glass
  
• Fixed oval-shaped afterburner flame issue
  
• Slight cockpit optimization
  
• Fixed afterburner flame clipping into exhaust can
  
• Fixed RAT projecting through intake on left side of fuselage
  
• Added Encyclopedia entries for weapons
  
• Tweaked dispersion for MinGr55 shell for the AKAN m/55 gunpods.
  
• Fixed pop-up point not switching to target waypoint on being passed.
  
• Fix to pop-up point not switching over.
  
• Fixed sun halo on canopy glass.
  
• Added scratches to canopy glass.
  
• Fixed oval shaped afterburner.
  
• Ground Radar 2.0:
  - greatly improved ground mapping radar where more objects are visible and the radar better differentiates between terrain types. Read more
  
• Auto generated attack missions should now default to a ingress/egress angle 45 degree off instead of straight when no suitable terrain-masked ingress/egress is found.
  
• Fix to TERRNAV not fixing.

DCS Persian Gulf

• Updated Persian Gulf map with additions of Kish Island airfield, Al Bateen airfield, Lavan Island airfield, Bandar-e-Jask airfield, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Sas Al Nakheel airfield, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, and the Yas Viceroy with Formula 1 racetrack.
  NOTE: All new airports still in the WIP and not working properly yet.
  
• Map Size restored to the original viewable area in the Mission Editor

DCS MiG-15bis

• New Instant Action missions in Normandy.
  
• Cockpit 3D model bugfix.
  
• Fixed an external textures z-fighting.

DCS Spitfire IX

• Fixed bombs drag issue.
  
• Adjusted the tint of the armoured glass.
  
• One of ordinary Spitfire model LODs has clipped wings -fixed.

DCS F-86F

• Added Instant Action missions for Normandy.

DCS Combined Arms

• The optic sights magnification will not depends from type of munitions.
  
• Default brightness of night vision optic corrected.
  
• Corrected night vision window size of CA units when turn on of SSAA graphic option.
  
• Wounded playable infantry will reduce max speed.
  
• Incorrect aiming calculation after moved the target point on the F10 map - fixed.

DCS F-5E

• Corrected mission F-5E Mission - AWACS.miz

Campaigns

• Memory of the Hero. Updated mission 13 and 14. Deleted intro track, corrected triggers.
  
• Spitfire IX - Big Show Campaign. Corrected a typo in the documentation. Added some B-17 skins that were accidentally missing.
  
• Spitfire IX Big Show Campaign.
  - Performance improvements (not all bombers drop bombs to reduce FPS hit)
  - Air Sea Rescue logic changed. Now it's possible to call mayday even if the radio doesn't work, you just won't get an answer.
  
• M-2000C Red Flag Сampaign.
  - Mission 1: added "mission complete" message.
  - Mission 6: Changed loadout of some of the Red Force jets after player feedback to slightly reduce the difficulty.
  - Mission 10: Mirages 2000-5s will now engage blue forces.
  
• MiG-29 Over the Hump campaign сorrected.
  
• F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign. Added new missions against the Su-27.

Hornet Mini-Update 2018-10-12

Hi everyone!

This week we plan to migrate the current Open Beta to the Release version. We've put this off for the past two weeks as we worked on some Hornet and other items.

For next week's Open Beta, we plan (not promise):

1- GBU-10, 12, and 16 laser-guided bombs with off-board designation.
2- Bullseye (A/A Waypoint) and BRA indications.
3- Improved IR Maverick axis slew and other Maverick fixes/additions like improved ship attack, longer ship lock ranges, range indications when slaved, and others.
4- Fixed DUD cue.
5- New radar defaults based on SME feedback.
6- Fixed cockpit art like left DDI error.
7- JHMCS updates like look-up reticles.
8- Air show smoke.
9- Fixed ACM HUD mode indications.
10- L&S target heading on attack format.

I'll have some Bulls/BRA and LGB videos coming by the weekend.

In parallel, the team is hard at work on the HARM, datalink (SA page, MIDS, Link-16), FLIR rendering tech, and A/G rendering tech.

All of this will be part of 2.5.4.

Thanks!