Jul 17, 2019

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

Introduced F/A-18C Aggressors BFM campaign by Maple Flag

DCS World

AI Wingmen will no longer call out “Tally Bandit” if bandits are within 4km of each other, this is to cut down on the number of “Tally Bandit” calls.
Scripting Engine. Function coalition.getAllCargos and coalition.getStaticObjects corrected.
Bug with misaligned yellow boxes in tutorial missions is fixed.
Corrected Stinger MANPADS guidance.
Fixed bug when aircraft with Search Then Engage task attack Air Defenses when Air Defense checkboxes are unchecked.
Corrected Linebacker and Avenger SAMs exceeding elevation of missile trajectory that could cause a miss on low level targets.
Redesign of the Mission Editor MAP, SAT, ALT buttons in lower information bar.
Time setting fields restored in the AVI recording panel.
In the Mission Editor, when LATE ACTIVATION is unchecked - VISIBLE bef. ACTIVATION checkbox will be grayed-out (disabled).
Reworked Audio Settings volume sliders sensitivity. ’World’ slider now only affects external views.

DCS F/A-18C

HUD TD box now shows a hemisphere over it when both ownship and donor classify a contact as friendly.
Extending the landing gear after a belly landing will no longer cause an explosion.
Fixed loss of Gun use after firing off all Mavericks.
Zuni Rockets no longer pause after every 4 rockets.
Hydra Rockets no longer stop firing after 4 rockets.
PLID & STEP functions have been added to the SA Page - Currently WIP.
INTERVAL BOMBING in AUTO & CCIP modes has been fixed.
Added wing fold function to auto start sequence.
Pilot kneeboard is now functional.
Corrected NVG graphics artifacts.

DCS Fw 190 A-8

Adjusted gun sight glass tint.
Increase/Decrease RPM Mouse Tips in wrong place was removed.
Control stick connectors and lamp intensity animation added.
Clock connectors and animation corrected.
Added animation for the CB covers.

Combined Arms

Units will no longer fire unless they have a direct line of sight to the commanded target.
Adjusted the sound volume of the Igla MANPAD.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM

CTD when entering a new waypoint bug fix.
INS Stuck on invalid steerpoint bug fix.
EHSD not clearing after un-designating a target bug fix.
EHSD does not display range to waypoint bug fix.
EHSD Waypoint numbering corrected when using SEQ bug fix.
Kneeboard now displays the AWLS channel list.
RWR Codes updated to include J-11A and F-14B.

DCS M-2000c by RAZBAM
PCA/HUD logic modified.

Master Arm functionality modified.
MAGIC and CAN (AA guns) can only be selected by HOTAS.
Special modes switch functionality modified.
RWR Codes updated to include J-11A and F-14B.

Please see notes in ED Forums to learn about new PCA/HUD logic

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Reduced probability Rb15s fired in random group mode will target the same ship.
Removed invalid error-warning in dcs.log output.

DCS A-10C

Corrected training missions. For mission progress the trigger wait for specified command (gun trigger 2nd position), so if user have re-assigned Space key, training mission will stuck. This action replaced with "Start Wait User Response"/"Stop Wait User Response" pair for all such cases.

DCS Yak-52

Some gauges appear to stay dark even in sunlight - fixed.

Jul 12, 2019

DCS E-Shop Summer Sale 2019 is Ongoing!

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS Summer Sale 2019 is Ongoing!
This Sunday, 14 July, marks the conclusion of our 2019 summer sale. Enjoy 50% on most DCS World products while it lasts. This includes most of the aircraft, maps, and campaigns available on the DCS e-Shop.
Note that this is the first time that the DCS: Persian Gulf Map has been discounted to 50%. If you have been holding out on this map, now is the time to add it to your collection!
Exceptions to 50% off include the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Christen Eagle II, and DCS: I-16 at 25% off, and DCS: F-16C Viper, DCS: F-14 Tomcat, DCS: Fw 190 A-8, and DCS: MiG-19F Farmer are not participating in this sale due to being in pre-order or recently released.

Ka-50 Black Shark Update
As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, we are providing a fantastic, free graphical update to the Ka-50 Black Shark. This entails an entirely new cockpit and external model, textures, and the latest graphics technology like deferred shading and physical based rendering. When complete, it will be a radical improvement over the existing model.
The cockpit 3D model is nearly complete and it’s now awaiting texturing.

We will also be providing an upgrade option that adds several new systems to the Black Shark, we will go into those at a later date.

DCS World Update
This week we updated the release version of DCS World and highlights:
DCS World:

Mouse movement is no longer required for map coordinate to update after format change.
Improved sound engine to handle more close sound sources.
Improved bow wake for ships at high speed.
Added server option for wake turbulence.
Added Mach to Aircraft panel in the Mission Editor.
Added tire damage for AI aircraft.

F/A-18C:

Corrected fuze settings for the AGM-154C.
Further engine sound improvements.
New missions.
Collision model corrections.
Added PRECISE mode for waypoint entry
Now possible to input negative elevation values to the HSI
Donor Aircraft could show some land and sea units as air targets on the SA page - fixed

RAZBAM AV-8B:

Removed 3xGBU16 payload option as not realistic.
Improved steerpoint navigation, mark points and target points to be more realistic.
Corrected TACAN and TACAN OFFSET errors.
EHSD improvements.

Heatblur F-14B:

Fixed potential crash related to TCS.
Numerous flight and systems improvements and bugs fixes.

Please find the complete changelog here.
We plan the next Open Beta for 17 July 2019.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

Jul 5, 2019

DCS World Summer Sale and Beta Updates

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS Summer Sale 2019 is Ongoing!
Lasting until July 14th, enjoy 50% on most DCS World products. This includes most of the aircraft, maps, and campaigns available on the DCS e-Shop

Note that this is the first time that the DCS: Persian Gulf Map has been discounted to 50%. If you have been holding out on this map, now is the time to add it to your collection!
The Steam Summer sale is also now available, and all discounts available on our e-Shop are also available on https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World_Steam_Edition/

Exceptions to 50% off include the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Christen Eagle II, and DCS: I-16 at 25% off, and DCS: F-16C Viper, DCS: F-14 Tomcat, DCS: Fw 190 A-8, and DCS: MiG-19F Farmer are not participating in this sale due to being in pre-order or recently released.

DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Now on Steam

Fly the Anton now on https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101970/DCS_Fw_190_A8/

Designed for the German Luftwaffe by famed aircraft designer Kurt Tank in the late-1930s, the Fw -190 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe in both fighter and attack bomber roles. Powered by a large radial engine, the A version of the Focke-Wulf 190 was superior in many ways to the Bf 109s and Spitfires at the time of its introduction. In fact, this led to the development of the Mk.IX version of the Spitfire. The Spitfire LF Mk.IX and the Fw 190 A-8 make excellent counterparts for DCS World. The Fw 190 later evolved into the Fw 190 D-9, also available on DCS World.

Many of the Luftwaffe’s aces racked up their impressive kill counts in the Fw 190 A due to its impressive fire power, excellent low to medium altitude performance, durability, and ease of flying. It saw action on both the eastern and western fronts where it was both respected and feared by allied pilots. Armament included two synchronized fuselage-mounted 13 mm MG131 machine guns and four wing mounted 20mm Mauser MG151/20E canons, two of which - synchronized. The Anton could also be loaded with unguided rockets and bombs.

The A-8 version of the Fw 190 entered production in February 1944, and it was powered by a BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. In addition to excellent low- and medium-altitude performance, the engine was also very rugged. Along with the F-8 version, it also had thicker armor around the engine. The engine also received the C3 injection system that provided an emergency boost of 1,980 PS in short durations.

Key Features:

Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it's like to fly this legend.
Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
Accurate Fw 190 A-8 model, squadron markings, and weapons.
Detailed modelling the Fw 190 A-8 instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
Battle the Spitfire LF Mk.IX and P-51D Mustang in single and multiplayer games.

Updates of Airdrome Equipment
We continue to update the old models of airfield equipment. In the screenshots, you can see the new model of the Russian fire truck on the URAL truck base and the new model of the standard APA electrical airfield unit which will soon appear in the game.

DCS World Open Beta Update
This week we released Open Beta 2.5.5.33057. Highlights of this Open Beta include:
DCS World:

Mouse movement is no longer required for map coordinate to update after format change.
Improved sound engine to handle more close sound sources.
Improved bow wake for ships at high speed.
Added server option for wake turbulence.
Added Mach to Aircraft panel in the Mission Editor.
Added tire damage for AI aircraft.

F/A-18C:

Corrected fuze settings for the AGM-154C.
Further engine sound improvements.
New missions.
Collision model corrections.

RAZBAM AV-8B:

Removed 3xGBU16 payload option as not realistic.
Improved steerpoint navigation, mark points and target points to be more realistic.
Corrected TACAN and TACAN OFFSET errors.
EHSD improvements.

Heatblur F-14B:

Fixed potential crash related to TCS.
Numerous flight and systems improvements and bugs fixes.

On top of that update, we have also prepared a Hotfix for today. Some highlights from it are:
DCS World:

Fw 190A-8 Introduced to Steam
Sound to country restored
Fixed Gun-Sight and HUD filters interaction with glass

F/A-18C:

Ground & Sea units will not show up on the SA page anymore

Flaming Cliffs

Restored working of the switch route points or airfields LCtrl+~ combo

You can also find this changelog here.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

Jul 4, 2019

Fly the Anton, now on Steam

DCS World Steam Edition - wagmatt

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101970/DCS_Fw_190_A8/

Designed for the German Luftwaffe by famed aircraft designer Kurt Tank in the late-1930s, the Fw -190 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe in both fighter and attack bomber roles. Powered by a large radial engine, the A version of the Focke-Wulf 190 was superior in many ways to the Bf 109s and Spitfires at the time of its introduction. In fact, this led to the development of the Mk.IX version of the Spitfire. The Spitfire LF Mk.IX and the Fw 190 A-8 make excellent counterparts for DCS World. The Fw 190 later evolved into the Fw 190 D-9, also available on DCS World.

Many of the Luftwaffe’s aces racked up their impressive kill counts in the Fw 190 A due to its impressive fire power, excellent low to medium altitude performance, durability, and ease of flying. It saw action on both the eastern and western fronts where it was both respected and feared by allied pilots. Armament included two fuselage-mounted 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns and two wing-mounted MG 151/20E20mm cannons. The Anton could also be loaded with unguided rockets and bombs.

The A-8 version of the Fw 190 entered production in February 1944, and it was powered by a BMW 801 D-2 radial engine. In addition to excellent low- and medium-altitude performance, the engine was also very rugged. Along with the F-8 version, it also had thicker armor around the engine. The engine also received the C3 injection system that provided an emergency boost of 1,980 PS in short durations.

Key Features:

• Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it's like to fly this legend.
• Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
• Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Accurate Fw 190 A-8 model, squadron markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modelling the Fw 190 A-8 instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Battle the Spitfire LF Mk.IX and P-51D Mustang in single and multiplayer games.

Jul 3, 2019

DCS 2.5.5.33057 Open Beta

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

DCS World

Map coordinates in status bar doesn't changes after format change until user moves mouse fixed.
Sound system. Reworked voice allocation to properly handle lots of close objects.
Options. Tooltips in cockpit will be set by local options, not server.
P-51D and Spitfire don't have a "Customized Cockpit options" - fixed.
Removed gigantic bow waves appear at maximum vessel speed.
ME. Sound and Message are not played when using trigger "Text/Message for coalitions" - fixed.
Added new item 'Wake Turbulence' in Mission Editor (as a checkbox in Mission Options) and in serverlist window (in Server Options box).
ME. Cannot move wingmen position when set to ground start - fixed.
ME. Added Mach speed in the aircraft group panel. You can set the aircraft speed via either the true speed or the Mach.
Tunguska missile has no smoke trail - fixed.
Restored the models of Russian railroad cars.
Aircraft AI. Added accounting of tyre damage when calculating the point of contact with surface.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM

Removed GBU-16 x 3 from loadout menu (Bombs do not fit on the Racks)
Designating a target will save the position as a steerpoint (targetpoint)
Steerpoint navigation has been improved
Steerpoints (waypoint, mark point, target point) can now be designated as targets
Steerpoints and their offsets will change to a diamond if designated as targets
Steerpoint offset bug fixed
TACAN and TACAN offset navigation bugs fixed.
EHSD page bug fixes.
TACAN library enabled (5 TACAN stations data is loaded based on selected map).
EHSD Data page: TACAN information display is fixed.
Added training MIssion 15: dumb iron bombs

DCS MIG-19P by RAZBAM

Fixed Polish Skin

DCS Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC

Resaved instant missions to fix texture errors on pilot harnesses.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

Completed ES localization.
Several fixes to EN localization.
Updated CN localization.
Added synchronization of TARSYN and Flight Director to multicrew (EB only).

DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed issue with bombs in CCIP mode might not release if you used another mode prior.
Thrust reverser now kicks up snow.
Change to PLAN sight so it takes the aircrafts climb angle into account. Corrected radar ranging.
Fixed bomb solutions for CCIP and PLAN.
Fix to C++ assert warning when selecting cartridges that are created for another map.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

Added on/off fuse on AGM-154C
AGM-154 EFUZ set OFF still causes weapon to detonate - fixed.
Added new single mission 'Patriot Express' for the Normandy map.
Aircraft explodes if player took control form AI by ALT+J pressing - fixed.
Corrected collision model.
Minor changes in the external sound of afterburner and distant sounds of the F18 aircraft engine.

DCS UH-1H

Co-pilot flexi sight jitters when used with trackIR - fixed.

Flaming Cliffs

Su-27. FAB-250 loadouts changed to more realistic.

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed potential CTD when TCS scans an object without a 3D model
Fixed Jester doing only one action when asked to perform a series of actions of the same type
Fixed negative values (formatted as large positive 32bit integer) showing up for TID contacts' altitude
Fixed bad limiter input on fuel probe yaw moment
Fixed Jester radio tune and similar commands
Fix to Jester stuck in the TCS mode (no TID repeater bug)
Fixed CMS readiness not syncing properly in multicrew
Fix for the F-5 being displayed as 'U' on the RWR
Make time less relative (multiplayer clock fix)
Small fix to Jester missile detection
Fixed AI Wings swept forward on spawn
Adjusted AI oversweep collision model
Kneeling and launch bar fixes for the AI
Fixed nose gear strut collapsing on touchdown for the AI
Fixed broken gear animations
Retweaked some lights intensity
Potential fix to right engine not starting after damage bug
Reduced drag in turning situations
Reduced rudder roll power from 15-40 units AOA
Added more nose down at high ct with flaps up
Reduced pitch rate damping overall, but increased pitch rate damping with flaps
Reduced pitch with power effect at high Ct
Reduced drag vs pitch rate at high alpha
Tweaked pitch rate damper fade out at high AOA
Increased lift vs pitch rate
Added pitch acceleration based damping and AOA rate pitch damping
Added narrow limit on pitch rate damper and increased strength
Adjusted Phugoid Damping
Added slight extra nose down moment with power/flaps up
Fix to pitch oscillation induced blackout issue

Jul 1, 2019

Hornet Mini-Update

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine

Hey everyone, I want to give you a little Hornet update on the targeting pod and other items coming to the F/A-18C. After talking with the team today, the Litening targeting pod will need a bit more time in the oven before we can release it. Given how integral this feature will be for the product, we want to further flesh it out before releasing into an open beta. We do apologize for this delay. Please note that all dates and time projections are best estimates at the time and can change. I mention this a bit here: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=244404

In parallel though, other tasks are steaming ahead like new features for the SA page including STEP, EXP, TXDSG, and other elements to complete this system. We are also making great progress on the Harpoon and it went into internal testing today. As noted, before, initial implementation of the air-to-ground radar rendering technology is now being used to create the Real Beam (RB) mode for the radar. Once RB mode is done, we can then use that as the foundation for other modes like SEA, EXP, GMTI, etc. On the GPS-weapon front, work continues on dynamic launch zones for JDAM and JSOW, Track While Scan (TWS) radar mode is underway, and other items and bug fixes.

Thanks,
Wags

Jul 1, 2019

Hornet Mini-Update

DCS World Steam Edition - NineLine