Known for its great exploits by the airborne units of the Soviet Army during the 1980 Soviet–Afghan War, the Hind is tough, durable and packs a heavy punch.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind is a simulation of the legendary Mi-24 attack helicopter developed in the USSR and first introduced operationally in 1972. It has seen extensive action over the past 40 years as an effective combat air support helicopter. Fast, reliable and loved by pilots, this incredible machine still serves in more than 50 countries!

Work is progressing steadily and we are excited to announce the list of features planned for Early Access release.

Key Features of DCS: Mi-24P Hind
On pre-order/early access:

• Professional flight dynamics and engine modelling with high precision characteristics of the real aircraft in all ranges of altitude, temperature and speeds for different weights and flight configurations.
  
• Two 6DOF highly detailed cockpits (RU and EN versions available)
  
• Fully clickable cockpits with interactive control of all onboard systems with mouse
  
• Multi-crew. Second crew member can be another player or “Petrovich” AI (basic AI level during early access phase)
  
• Detailed modeling of the entire electrical, fuel, hydraulic, anti-icing, fire protection, SAS, autopilot and radio systems
  
• Full modeling of armament and weapons systems with ability to use 30mm cannon, unguided rockets (S-8, S-13, S-24B) and bombs from both cockpits in addition to the guided ATGM 9M114 operated by forward seated pilot-operator.
  
• Standard Russian new and weathered liveries in addition to Iraqi and Syrian schemes
  
• Early Access manual Russian and English versions
  
• Training missions

On release:

• Cargohold gunner with KORD machine gun.
  
• Advanced “Petrovich” AI features for pilot or pilot-operator seats.
  
• Addition of ATGM 9M120 (HEAT and HE versions) and R-60M air to air missiles.
  
• Sling cargo operations
  
• Advanced damage modeling
  
• Additional liveries and livery template.
  
• Manual in Russian and English (full list of languages is TBD)
  
• Campaign by Eagle Dynamics

Pre-order DCS: Mi-24 Hind now and save 30% on our eShop. ( Currently there is no pre-order on steam, we are working with steam to resolve this )

The Mi-24P Early Access is planned for release in the 2nd quarter of 2021.



We are currently working on new reflections using extended pre-calculated light technology.



The Mi-24P cockpit is roomy, pressurised and chemically and biologically filtered, making it a comfortable place to fight and operate in.



The multi crew mode will be available from Early Access and will unveil our initial “Petrovich” AI.



We look forward to sharing more information closer to the Early Access release in late Q2 2021. One of our top priorities will be the interaction and infrastructure for Commander and Operator AI.

Thank you for all your trust, support and enthusiasm.

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

All systems and components have been modelled in excruciating detail and include the recent cooling system updates that were made to DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt.

Early Access Features;

• High-quality external 3D model
  
• 6 Degree of Freedom fully clickable cockpit with latest visual effects
  
• Flight Dynamics based on official reports, our own CFD research and pilot feedback
  
• Full Fuel system and optional external tanks
  
• Full electrical system
  
• Full hydraulic and pneumatic system
  
• Propeller feathering

Early Access Armament:

• 4 British Browning .303 machine guns
  
• 4 Hispano 20mm guns
  
• 250lbs and 500lbs bombs in the bomb bay and under each wing

The damage model for the Mossie considers the internal wood structure of the airplane and uses each internal element of the aircraft - oil, air, hydraulic and cooling systems, engine, throttle, trim, and the airframes main strength spars and stringers to calculate the visual damage.

We are now able to consider all these factors, which in turn enables us to more accurately simulate damage to the airframe and the effects on the flight model. For example, damage to the wing skin will lead to a decrease in the lift and cause more drag, damage to the spar will cause strength reduction and potentially wing snap under certain strains.

We look forward to sharing further progress, please check out In Development Screenshots.



When the Mossie becomes available in Early Access, we will be considering feedback from the community and working on the next stages of development.

Features coming after Early Access:

• Rockets armament
  
• Radio units T1154 (transmitter) & R1155 (receiver)
  
• The historical accurate navigation system for WWII aircraft
  
• Controllable AI navigator/radio operator

We are currently improving in cockpit reflections using our new pre-calculated ray tracing technique. This enhancement will be deployed to other modules in the near future.



We are adjusting the sight line direction controls and missile guidance from the operator's seat.



The operator AI features are being tested and debugging is going smoothly.





‘Bio’ entered the US Navy in 1979, and he boasts a 20-year long career. Barnek has over 2,500 F-14 Tomcat flight hours with 688 carrier landings. His logbook also records 450 instruction flight hours in the F-5E Tiger II.

Key Features:

• 13 campaign missions
  
• Realistic challenges based on real life training
  
• Over a thousand specially recorded voice-overs, featuring the voice of Jester AI
  
• Custom squadron paint schemes
  
• Briefings and debriefings written and read by Bio himself
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing cards, including separate PDFs for each mission
  
• Checklists, and in-flight guides
  
• 3 instant action practice scenarios

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536954/DCS_F14A_Zone_5_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395

This campaign gives a taste of 1980s air combat training and is fun and challenging. We hope you will enjoy this update to the World War II era product range and look forward to your constructive feedback, which helps us deliver better products.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Your sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

We would like to extend a special thanks to all the participants in the P-47D Thunderbolt Livery Competition. Our ten winners are listed below, with MateusOV having two liveries included.

Mike Busutil: WarChief
MateusOV: Commemorative Livery & Big Bird II
Sydy: 1st Brazilian Ftr Sq-Jambock A1
danperin: 61st FS 8th AF HV-Z
Waynos: RAF Thunderbolt
Giskvoosk: Chief Ski-U-Mah
EL_LEJI: 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
BoNidle: The Trojan Warhorse
Latart: Lend-Lease
Flanker: P-47 USSR Air Force ( gray - blue )



All winners will receive a copy of DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI once Early Access is released.




In order to simplify mission creation and weather selection, we have designed a large number of cloud presets which are convenient to select from the Mission Editor. Here are a few thumbnails to give you an idea of what will be available.














Thunderbolt pilots often claimed that they could fly the P-47 through a brick wall and live. The P-47 Thunderbolt, nicknamed the Jug, served the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in both the European and Pacific theaters. In total, 15,636 were built between 1941 and 1945. Many countries including France, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Mexico, and Brazil also operated Thunderbolt to great success.

The P-47D excelled in the role of fighter-bomber due to its heavy armament, rugged construction and Pratt & Whitney R2800 Double Wasp radial engine that was extremely reliable and capable of absorbing serious enemy fire. In addition to the impressive eight .50-caliber machine guns with 425 rounds per gun, the Jug was armed with bombs and rockets in the ground attack role. The P-47 saw action from 1943 in the bomber escort role before being replaced by the P-51 Mustang, which had longer range and higher performance as a fighter.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120304/DCS_P47D_Thunderbolt/?curator_clanid=4471395

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Your sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

Over the past few weeks we pushed multiple minor campaign fixes out so you could continue enjoying these missions to the fullest. We would like to inform you of a longer than usual update cycle commencing now in the lead up to 2.7.

A few highlights that we would like to point out, which are also now available in Stable;

DCS World

• Cockpit Missile Launch sound update.
  
• Added bulk cargo vessel Handy Wind with helipad

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

• Added GMT/GMTT radar modes
  
• Added SEA Mode for radar
  
• Added functionality for ASPJ (jammer)

Singleplayer campaigns now in Stable

• DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus
  
• DCS: F-14A/B Zone 5
  
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II Black Sea Resolve ‘79
  
• DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
  
• DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall

Other notable improvements have moved to Stable, read the full changelog.




Rota Island is the smallest of the populated islands and the second southernmost island of the Marianas archipelago. Despite the fact that the island had a small Japanese garrison of more than 2000 men during WWII, American troops never invaded it. It was however bombed occasionally by the U.S Navy in attempts to silence Japanese warning transmissions about B-29 Superfortress bomber attacks.



Sinapalo village is the biggest settlement in the island and features Rota International Airport. The single runway was built and manned by the Japanese until the U.S Navy bombed it into disuse at the end of WWII. In September of 1945, the airfield was renovated and extended an impressive 5,000ft to serve as an emergency landing strip.



The Songsong village on the island of Rota is located along the southwestern part of the island. The village has a population of less than 1,000 inhabitants and boasts a recognisable landmark known as Wedding Cake mountain, Mt. Tinubal. The layered rock and capes have been recreated in detail to include the natural dips of volcanic rock structures and the gentle sloping forms of the limestone plateau in the North part of the island.




Black Sea Resolve is a fictional, story-based campaign that will test your A/A and A/G skills. Set March 1979, you will fly as part of an F-5E Tiger II squadron and support the independence of the former Soviet Union provinces.

Campaign Features:

• 25 story-driven missions
  
• Over 300 voiceovers
  
• Late 1970's units set
  
• Full-scale conflict that will progress throughout the campaign
  
• A large variety of missions; CAP, CAS, RES-CAP, Iron Hand
  
• Detailed briefings, kneeboard files, and supporting documentation

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536950/DCS_F5E_Black_Sea_Resolve_79_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395


Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

We will be rolling out the new Volumetric Clouds with a wide array of preset weather conditions that vary in number of layers, coverage, density, elevations, thickness, precipitation and more.



Following the initial release, the Mission Editor weather tool will be enhanced to allow you to create your own weather presets. We are also pleased to confirm that the new clouds are synchronised for network play.




Here are some of the features that we are currently working on for Early Access. We look forward to giving you an exact date when pre-orders will begin. We expect it to be in the first week of May 2021.

Aircraft Systems

• Powerplants and related systems
  
• Fuel system
  
• Hydraulic and pressurised air systems
  
• Electrical system
  
• Lighting
  
• Flight Instruments
  
• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
  
• Autopilot modes
  
• Multipurpose display
  
• MPD pages (ENG, FUEL, etc.)
  
• Keyboard Unit
  
• Enhanced Up Front Display
  
• Fire suppression system

The AH-64D is equipped with advanced sensors capable of target detection and engagement at long ranges. Here are some of the Early Access features;

Avionics

• Navigation Subsystem
  
• Embedded Global Positioning
  
• Inertial Navigation system
  
• Doppler radar velocity sensor
  
• Air Data system
  
• Radar Altimeter
  
• Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
  
• MPD Tactical Situation Display (TSD)
  
• Communication systems

The AH-64D is capable of adapting to several roles within the context of close air support tasking. In addition to the 30 mm M230 single-barrel chain-driven autocannon, it can carry external stores and weapons on its stub-wing pylons. Equipment we are planning to release includes;

Mission Equipment
Sighting Subsystem

• Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System (IHADSS)
  
• Modernised Pilot Night Vision Sensor (MPNVS)
  
• Modernised Target Acquisition Designation Sight (MTADS)
  
• Night Vision Goggles (NVG)

Armament Systems

• Area Weapons System (M230E1 Automatic Gun)
  
• Rocket Management Subsystem (2.75 Inch Aerial Rocket)
  
• Hellfire Modular Missile System (Semi-Active Laser)
  
• Weapons page

Defensive Systems

• One chaff and two flare dispensers
  
• Airborne Survivability Equipment (ASE) page
  
• Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
  
• Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)

Dedicated designers are also working on photo-realistic cockpit details and labels. In parallel, work continues on the external model textures.

The flight model and flight control system are highly complex and demanding. We are confident that the fidelity will be very high at Early Access. Much more information on the development of this sophisticated attack helicopter will be coming soon.

Thank you again for all your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

For the next, big Open Beta update, we plan to include several new Hornet features that include:

• Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the HARM to include both HRM and A/C sub-modes
  
• Self-Protect Pullback (PBLK) mode for the HARM / HRM OVRD
  
• Improved HARM TOO handoff for two emitters at once
  
• Adjusted AGM-88C HARM flight and seeker dynamics
  
• ATFLIR targeting pod
  
• Complete remaining Litening targeting pod tasks
  
• TDC slew Wide Acquisition (WACQ) ACM mode
  
• RAID Single Target Track (STT) mode
  
• SPOT radar mode
  
• Saving PRF to SET options
  
• BRA indication with L&S
  
• New elevation tracking model to resolve JHMCS designation drift

Our team of dedicated engineers assigned full-time to the Viper is currently working on:

• Updated flight model dynamics for constant G and drag index for CAT I.
  
• Addition of IAM weapons that include JDAM, JSOW, and WCMD.
  
• Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the AGM-88C HARM.

Important development items remaining include:

• Air-to-Ground radar
  
• CRUS page
  
• JHMCS Air-to-Ground mode
  
• HARM Targeting System (HTS)
  
• Electronic Countermeasures
  
• And more

Operation Pontus is a story driven campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet. As the Commanding Officer, you will plan, design, and execute demanding missions for your squadron. This campaign has day and night missions with different weather conditions against an intelligent and adaptive enemy.

"Operation Pontus” main campaign features:
Up to 30 missions (total number is based on your success rate)
Dynamic Briefings and SITREPs
Decision making and planning
Over 1000 voiceovers creating a dynamic environment
Full use of DCS: Supercarrier

"Every decision counts... Start' em Up!”

Steam Store: DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign on Steam (steampowered.com)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/

Over the next coming weeks, a massive push is ongoing to prepare for the launch of DCS World 2.7. We are hoping to get there by the end of March and we are full burners on the job.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

We are truly excited to be offering the Free to Play period where you are welcome to try any of our most popular fighters including F-16C, F/A-18C and A-10C II. Free to Play provides an opportunity to showcase skills, gain expertise and gives us a chance to learn as we work closer with the community to build a better flight combat experience. Please note that the Free to Play period is not on DCS World Steam Edition this time.

If you have not already seen DCS: Reach for the Skies, check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIqnq1vaQtI





Tinian is located approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometres) from mainland Japan, and was chosen as the suitable staging base for continuous heavy bomber attacks on the Japanese Islands. Immediately after the island's seizure by the US in the summer of 1944, construction began on the largest air base in the Pacific region, covering almost the entire island.



The four runways at North Field were lettered "A", "B", "C" and "D" from north to south and were said to resemble the deck of a busy aircraft carrier.

The North Field airbase was the first loading and launching point for the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. At the end of WWII the base was placed in a standby status and officially closed in March, 1947.



Tinian International Airport is a public airport originally constructed by the Japanese during WWII with two parallel runways. It was subsequently repaired by the Americans, and then called West Field. Tinian airport now covers an area of 1,416 acres (573 ha) with one of the runways measuring 8,600 x 150 ft (2,621 x 46 m).

In May 2012, the United States Marine Corps VMFA-121 operated its F/A-18D Hornets from the airport using M-31 aircraft carrier arresting gear systems.This airport is now owned by Commonwealth Ports Authority.



Another big installation on the island - Robert E Kamosa Transmitting Station. The antenna curtain array along the central west coast of the island is a class of large multi element wire radio transmitting antennas, used in the shortwave radio bands. Suspended by supporting wires and strung between pairs of steel towers up to 300 ft (90 m) tall. These antennas are used by international shortwave radio stations to broadcast at transcontinental distances.





Flaming Cliffs 3 provides an easier learning curve for new players and focuses on a broad range of fighters rather than a single detailed aircraft. Get the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A & S and Su-25A all in one single download.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/249320/DCS_Flaming_Cliffs_3/?curator_clanid=4471395

FC3 is a great way to get friends and family involved in DCS at a reasonable cost and with a reasonable learning curve.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

Our Lunar Sale 2021 has started and will run until the 15th of February 15:00GMT. We will also take part in the Steam Lunar New Year sale which starts on the 11th of February. Most modules are offered with a 50% discount.

Modules with a 30% discount:

• P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• The Channel
  
• F/A-18C Hornet
  
• F-16C Viper
  
• A-10C II Tank Killer
  
• Supercarrier

Exceptions:

• F-14A/B Tomcat will have a 15% discount
  
• JF-17 Thunder will be only $59.99
  
• New Campaigns are not on sale
  
• DCS: Syria

The Free to Play event will commence shortly and will give you free access to all we have to offer for the next ten days. We have put together a trailer showcasing what’s in store for 2021, please check out our 2021 Lunar Sale trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbWbwAE8EfA




Using the official template found here, we are holding a Thunderbolt livery contest. Only the top ten submissions will be chosen and included with the module. Your name will also be included in the official manual.

Here are some of the requirements and details:

• The skin must be created using this template.
  
• The skin can be historically accurate or fictional. However, the skin must be associated with one of the countries currently present in DCS World.

Here are instructions for saving textures with MIP levels using NVIDIA Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop.

After submitting your file to User Files, please enter the P-47D Thunderbolt Skin Competition forum topic with a screenshot and link to your file.

The contest will run until the 5th of March. All ten winners will also receive a free copy of DCS: Mosquito FB. Mk. VI when it releases to Early Access.

Third Party

DCS World continues to offer new opportunities for our third-party campaign makers to produce world-class content. Please take a look at the joint letter below. It is written by all the campaign makers and gives you a good idea for what they are trying to achieve as a community. Great stuff!

“Dear virtual pilots,

This is a joint letter from all 3rd party campaign developers to the entire DCS World community. You know, we do not look at each other as competitors. We’re more like a virtual team of mission building enthusiasts. Although we work on our projects separately, we constantly help and support each other.

The most essential part of our success is you, the community. We’re forever grateful for the support and enthusiasm.”

- Gregely Gal
Third-party campaign developer




Very soon you can expect the release of the Ka-50 Pandemic campaign for the Persian Gulf. Another campaign for the Mi-8 helicopter in Syria is in progress.

Armen Murazyan




F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign comprises 15 story-driven missions.

BADGER633




We are working on the release of A-10C Iron Flag campaign taking place in Nevada Test & Training Range.

We’re also working with “Rain” Waters, former F-16 demo pilot and host of the afterburn podcast on F-16C The Gamblers campaign, recreating his experience during deployment in Syria, 2014. Kevin Miller and ‘Jell-O’ Aiello from Fighter Pilot Podcast are preparing the next Raven One campaign, taking place in Syria.

There will also be goodies for the Harrier in the Ottoman Courier campaign.

https://baltic-dragon.net

Baltic Dragon




A-10C Operation Persian Freedom campaign is in the making and will carry on the events of Persian Freedom into the Syrian theatre. This campaign will be for the Hornet and following 6 months of research and story writing aims to be an incredibly detailed scenario.

Ground Pounder Simulations




Our first project, Rising Squall, launched as the bridge between arcade and realism. We hope that Rising Squall will help to bring new players from other combat fighter genres. Experiencing the realistic flying characteristics of the jets while having a cinematic blast.

We are working on a tutorial campaign for DCS: F/A-18C. A series of detailed training missions that focuses on practicality and replayability, the idea is very similar to Laobi’s “1-minute DCS” series. It will be FREE for those who own Rising Squall.

rising-squall.com

INVERTED

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536952/DCS_FA18C_Hornet_Rising_Squall_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395




A second campaign for the UH-1H on the Caucasus map will be released.

In 2021 we will also start work on a campaign for the SA-342 Gazelle. However, completion is planned for the end of 2022. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the helpers from the community.

LOW-LEVEL HEAVEN





We plan to release the A-10C II versions of our Basic Flight Training (BFT), Advanced Aircraft Training (AAT) and Tactical Training Qualification (TTQ) campaigns.

We also expect to complete the following: F-15C Basic Flight Training Qualification, F-15C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering, F-5E Aggressors Red Flag and FA-18C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering campaigns.

MAPLE FLAG MISSIONS

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536950/DCS_F5E_Black_Sea_Resolve_79_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395





The F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign in cooperation with Baltic Dragon offers a new story-driven concept.

Currently, we are working on an F-16C Campaign project, which we plan to finalise soon. The campaign takes place in Persian Gulf and is supported by extensive research of HAF/ NATO Operations. Later this year, we plan to finalise the sequel of UH-1H Argo campaign which will take part in Syria.

373vFS Phoenix (Greg - Petritis)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395





The community response from the F-14A Zone 5 campaign has been motivating.

P-47D Wolfpack campaign is based on real-life combat reports of the 56th fighter group. Another F-14 project is nearing completion after over a year’s work.

https://facebook.com/reflectedsimulations

Reflected Simulations

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536954/DCS_F14A_Zone_5_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395




A thirteen mission campaign for F/A-18C set in the Persian Gulf and featuring SuperCarrier. In the midst of a geopolitical scenario, each mission will test your ability to fly and fight in a true to life modern battlespace.

SELDO




Black Sea Resolve ‘79 is a 25 mission campaign set in 1979. UN forces are supporting the newly formed Eastern European countries fighting for independence. Download now.

SorelLa





Part 2 of the Crew campaign. A series of campaigns for the Persian Gulf map are in development for the UH-1H Huey, Ka-50 Black Shark 2, Mi-24P Hind, and AH-64D Apache modules. The beginning of 2022 is exciting for helicopter enthusiasts in DCS World.

Stone Sky



These very dedicated third-party campaign providers are really throttling up and delivering exceptional content. We are very grateful to them all and wish them great success. We hope you will take the opportunity of purchasing and are confident that you will enjoy them.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

• Crash when loading a mission with F/A-18A - fixed
  
• Crash on unit collision with static map object in some cases - fixed
  
• Updated French localization
  
• Updated Japanese localization
  
• Updated Russian input translations

• Update: LHA Tarawa search radar definitions
  
• Fixed: ground roll stutter when moving from stopped position
  
• Fixed: aircraft rolling forward when chocks removed
  
• Fixed: position of AN/AAQ-28 LITENING on wing pylons
  
• Fixed: Corrected issue where refueling empty external tanks and then dropping them would result in aircraft unrecoverable spin
  
• Fixed: AG Gun gunsight boresight

Ottoman Courier Campaign:

• Prologue M02: fixed rare issue where mission would not progress after radio switch to range
  
• Fixed issue with truck hitting the Georgian UH-1
  
• Fixed issue with N14 not taxiing

Fixed: Flood Light effects

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Added: Radar elevation slew rate in special option (need to re-check your previous settings)
Fixed: c701 weird axis behavior when zoom in
Fixed: gun limiter preset not work
Fixed: oesp program type mismatched
Fixed: wmd7 on wing station causes laser guided weapon impact deviation
Fixed: throttle axis movement when M>=1.35
Fixed: crash in campaign 02

Fixed: ZTZ-96B collision model
Adjusted: JF-17 can carry only one of the same pod

Crash cockpit::F18::avArmamentControl_AYK22_F18 - fixed
Datalink on Attack Radar only showing on max range - fixed

Cockpit. Some labels missing proper name - fixed


A-10C Basic Flight Training campaign by Maple Flag Missions:

• A-10C BFT Campaign voice overs replaced and various triggers updated to improve playability.
  
• A-10C II BFT Campaigns created and included in the campaign package.

Memory of a Hero Campaign by Stone Sky:

• Mission 13. Fixed escort route for Mi-24.
  
• Mission 15. Fixed the number of enemy armored vehicles.

DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86:

• Added missed Doc folder into campaign folder.

DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Accidental WWII asset unit removed from mission 4.
  
• Documentation adapted.
  
• Player can RTB even after losing an engagement.
  
• QuickStart practice missions added.

F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon:

• Re-designed squadron task assignment concept. Now it's working through the F10.
  
• Radio menu to solve the zone encryption issues
  
• Updated manual - F.A.Q. docs with the new functionality.
  
• Long Messages optimization for VR users.
  
• Fixed AI Wingman missing calls.

Our third-party campaign developers have been working tirelessly to bring you innovative and advanced missions with original and engaging storelines. We encourage you to review the new offerings below, there are a variety of challenging campaigns for the modern classics. These are now available in Open Beta 2.5.6.




This campaign is a cooperation between Reflected Simulations and Tomcat radar intercept officer Dave 'Bio' Baranek. ‘Bio’ entered the US Navy in 1979, and he boasts a 20-year long career. Barnek has over 2,500 F-14 Tomcat flight hours with 688 carrier landings. His logbook also records 450 instruction flight hours in the F-5F Tiger II. This campaign gives a taste of 1980s air combat training, it is a fun and challenging campaign for virtual Tomcat pilots.

Key Features:

• 13 campaign missions
  
• Realistic challenges of increasing difficulty based on real life training
  
• Over a thousand specially recorded voice-overs, featuring the voice of Jester AI
  
• Custom squadron paint schemes
  
• Briefings and debriefings written and read by Bio himself
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing cards, including separate PDFs for each mission
  
• Checklists, and in-flight guides available in game as well as in PDF format
  
• 3 instant action practice scenarios

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536954/DCS_F14A_Zone_5_Campaign/






In this Harrier campaign, you are assigned the role of a US marine corps pilot, in which you fly the famous AV-8B NA Harrier attack aircraft. You will participate in the liberation of Georgia.

Key features:

• 11 exciting missions with the use of a wide range of weapons
  
• Briefings, kneeboards, maps, photos of objects from UAVs and from the ground
  
• Musical accompaniment in each mission
  
• Interact with the wingman, UAV and other characters by the F10 radio menu
  
• View completed and current tasks

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536951/DCS_AV8B_Sky_Warrior_Campaign/






Operation Pontus is a story driven campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet. As the Commanding Officer, you will plan, design, and execute demanding missions for your squadron. This campaign has day and night missions with different weather conditions against an intelligent and adaptive enemy.

"Operation Pontus” main campaign features:

• Up to 30 missions (total number is based on your success rate)
  
• Dynamic Briefings and SITREPs
  
• Decision making and planning
  
• Over 1000 voiceovers creating a dynamic environment
  
• Full use of DCS: Supercarrier

"Every decision counts... Start' em Up!”

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/






Black Sea Resolve is a fictional, story-based campaign that will test your A/A and A/G skills. Set March 1979, you will fly as part of an F-5E Tiger II squadron and support the independence of the former Soviet Union provinces.

Campaign Features:

• 25 story-driven missions
  
• Over 300 voiceovers
  
• Late 1970's units set
  
• Full-scale conflict that will progress throughout the campaign
  
• A large variety of missions; CAP, CAS, RES-CAP, Iron Hand
  
• Detailed briefings, kneeboard files, and supporting documentation

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536950/DCS_F5E_Black_Sea_Resolve_79_Campaign/






Take-off from Nellis AFB, Nevada in F-16C Viper and fly against adversaries in a realistic Red Flag campaign.

Key features:

• 10 missions based on the actual Red Flag exercises with optional air start
  
• Detailed PDF mission briefings adapted from USAF standards
  
• 20-page Campaign Guide and 50-page Standard Operating Procedures document
  
• Hundreds of authentic voice overs

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536953/DCS_F16C_Viper_Red_Flag_211_Campaign/




Image title: Rising Squall Campaign
Image link to:
DCS Store: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_rising_squall_campaign/

The Rising Squall campaign is driven by an intricate storyline and represents an intense fantasy conflict. This campaign has a smooth learning curve for beginners with missions that progressively become more difficult. It also includes professional voice-actors.

Key Features:

• No SPACEBAR pressing or F10 menu for dialogue
  
• Artistic briefing pictures with comic-style drawings
  
• Complementary visual novels before each mission (English subtitled)
  
• Mission checkpoints and checkpoint autoloading after a crash
  
• Objective display bar, no more getting lost
  
• Pre-recorded intro and controls for a cinematic experience
  
• Dozens of unique liveries
  
• Professional voice-actors
  
• Original soundtrack by Keiki Kobayashi
  
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• Check out the DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign trailer.

Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536952/DCS_FA18C_Hornet_Rising_Squall_Campaign


We hope that these third-party campaigns will provide you with engaging entertainment over the coming weeks, and we trust that you are keeping safe and warm.

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team