In order to polish the aforementioned outstanding items, we require more development time into the 1st quarter of the year. We fully appreciate how eager you are to jump into your AH-64D cockpits and we apologise for this added waiting time. We are committed to a quality product at release and kindly assure you it is worth the wait.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnn-UROuDbU




We have prepared In Development Screenshots of the recent improvements being made to the pilot model, helmet and gestures. Since the last progress update we have reviewed the overall shape based on a real service helmet - it is quite the piece of kit. We are also working on gesture animations for both the Pilot and Co-Pilot Gunner.

The combat uniform of the aircrew is nearing completion and we look forward to presenting you with two camouflage options. The first is a universal early period camouflage pattern, based on or around the 2005 spec. The pilots' equipment will include a bulletproof vest, an unloading vest, a pouch with a first aid kit, an M4 mag pouch, belts, and a radio. The texture of the helmet is made in such a way that you can draw your individual skins, stickers, attach patches and country flags.

Final work on the liveries are available here. We look forward to your feedback.





It is with great pleasure that we announce our DCS World 2022 Lunar Sale as well as our participation in the upcoming Steam Sale. Most modules are available with up to 50% savings. Check out the details

Modules with 30% discount

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

Campaigns with a 30% discount

• DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign
  
• DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign
  
• DCS: Ka-50 2 Pandemic Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign

We hope you will take advantage of this prolonged DCS Lunar Sale period which will last until the 7th of February at 15:00 GMT on our E-Store.

Thank you again for your passion, patience and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

The MB-339 also took part in the Falklands-Malvinas war with the Armada de la República Argentina (Argentina Navy) and was also used by the Eritrean Air Force in various roles, against rebels, smugglers, and even against the Ethiopian Air Force.

Today, the MB-339 is also used by “Al Fursan” (“The Knights”) UAE’s national aerobatic team and by the “Frecce Tricolori” Italian national aerobatic team. The MB-339 is the only jet aircraft capable of performing the famous Lomcovák manoeuvre.

The MB-339 for DCS aims to be the most realistic simulation of this aircraft ever made for PC, not only in terms of system functionality and performance but especially flight model. Currently, the aircraft is in it’s internal test phase and is continuously being improved as new features are being added.





Magnitude 3 is currently working on detailed cockpit illumination and warnings which should reflect which specific lights are turned on, their intensity and the phosphorus radium glow variability of each instrument.

The airframe’s damage model is in the early stage of development whereas the flight model and systems are mostly complete, and being fine-tuned to a high degree of realism.



The Essex Class Carrier is nearing completion and features working lifts, a detailed and functioning hangar and damage model. The final stage of development for implementation of the hydraulic catapults utilising the bridal cables is being worked on.





We are happy to provide you with progress on the new models for the B-1B Lancer, B-52H Stratofortress and S-3B Viking. These will be available free as part of DCS. In the above screenshot you may notice the open bomb bay stations used to carry general purpose bombs, torpedoes and other special stores. More screenshots here.

We hope this update will give you insight into some of the interesting new models coming soon.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

In the Latest Open Beta 2.7.9 Release, we added C-47 to the DCS: WWII Assets Pack. You may also notice the new RP-3 rockets on the Mosquito. A number of long awaited graphical issues are also included, especially for the FW 190 Dora and Anton. We look forward to your comments.





The Stability and Command Augmentation System (SCAS) systems are similar in some ways to those in DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and DCS: Mi-24P. These complex systems are currently in advanced development and one of our highest priorities for our AH-64D to perform and “feel” like the real thing.

In parallel, we are also implementing the initial damage model with its effect on systems: flight control, and damage and detachment of surfaces, tail boom, stub wings, and main landing gear.

A very useful page of the MFDs is the Tactical Situation display (TSD) for both navigation and points. To get started with this powerful tool, please check out the most recent videos in the DCS: AH-64D tutorial series by Matt Wagner in the DCS: AH-64D | TSD Points and DCS:AH-64D I TSD Navigation




It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce our participation in the 2021 Steam Winter Sale. Most of our best selling products are available with up to 50% discount. We are thrilled to end a successful year with overwhelming enthusiasm from our community. To celebrate, please enjoy the launch of our Pilot’s Line of Merchandise.

We are excited for what will be in store next year, and we thank you for making our dreams come true. Remember, our DCS Store Winter Sale will be on-going until the 10th of January 2022 at 15:00 GMT.

Merry Christmas from our entire team, we wish you much health, love and happiness. See you in the New Year! 2022 & Beyond Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtmGCYeipas

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

We are eager to share progress on the new pilot model for DCS: Mi-24P Hind. Please enjoy the In Development Screenshots of the textured gloves and Poljot Chronograph 3133 manual winding, shock protected watch.





In the next Open Beta release, we will deliver a major update to integrated radio communications. Voice Chat operates natively within DCS and no additional software or instals are required. Please bear in mind that enhancements will be ongoing and we appreciate your patience and bug reporting as we continue developing this complex communication stack.

We will also be adding radio communication to the Combined Arms roles, ground units, ATC, and AWACS. Further development will contain encrypted communication noises, clicks, distortions and voice synthesising in real time and more.

To ensure correct usage of this new and improved feature, we have prepared a document on How to Use DCS Voice Chat.





As the end of the year approaches, the upcoming Open Beta will mark an important update to DCS World. We are currently resolving some of the outstanding WWII issues and completing several new features for DCS: F-16C Viper. If you have not already, please check out the new videos in the Viper tutorial series by Matt Wagner:
DCS: F-16C Viper | Air-to-Ground Helmet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smX0yoqTIPI

DCS: F-16C Viper | ECM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSc7kgg0VY

Enjoy!

Thank you again for all your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

We are now engaged in new features for DCS: F-16C Viper and look forward to sharing the details with you in the next Open Beta update. It is with great pleasure that we can guarantee you the arrival of the ECM Pod, a very much improved HSD cursor, new AG features for the helmet and semi-automatic and automatic countermeasure programs. Also, keep your eyes peeled for an updated FLIR picture.






Dynamic Modelling

Currently we have achieved satisfactory flight dynamics parameters resulting from payload, fuel quantity, aerodynamic surfaces (wings, fin, horizontal stabilizer) and main gear. Any changes of payload or fuel affect the center of gravity horizontally and vertically which in turn changes inertia, controllability and balance state of the helicopter in flight.

Overall, the AH-64D Flight Modeling is step by step approaching an excellent level of “realism” and our SMEs are enthusiastic with the results to date. Each and every correction or modification step in the flight model (tail rotor characteristics change for instance) requires another run of the checks for balancing characteristics and flight dynamics. Because of that we are constantly doing test flights and correcting inaccuracies.

If you have not already, please check out the next video in the tutorial series:

DCS: AH-64D | TSD Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B64U9VUYBOw
 





We have prepared a preview of the appearance of 3D ground units to infrared sensors. In the above screenshots, you may notice attention has been made to the signature of tires, which increase in brightness based on distance driven over various terrain types. We are doing our best to consider the shape and size of the objects, temperature, reflection of external sources.

Infrared signatures vary significantly with changing season, time of day and engine loading. The guns, cannons and engines will also emit contrasting radiant intensities and cooling times will also be part of the overall FLIR improvements, coming soon.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

Progress on the new Mi-24 pilot is going smoothly. In the screenshots above you can see flight gloves and a Soviet navigator's watch. In 1976, the First Moscow Watch Factory (Polet Watch Factory) began production of a new stopwatch: the Navigator chronograph model 3133. This model was produced in limited numbers for the military and is currently not available for sale.

We are also modelling the S-4U rescue parachute designed for pilots with a total mass of up to 120 kg. The parachute is immediately deployed after separation from the aircraft during horizontal flight at speeds of up to 400km/hour and at altitudes between 70m to 4000m.







Before describing our new General Flight Model (GFM) for AI, it may be useful to review the development history of flight models in DCS since inception. Initially, we used a trajectory model called Standard (SFM) for human players and a very simple model for AI which used primitive laws of physics. Eventually, the Advanced Flight Model (AFM) and its successor, the Professional Flight model (PFM) were developed and the SFM was adapted for AI aircraft. Although SFM produces accurate trajectory parameters such as turn rate, specific excess power, flight envelope, etc. it suffers from a lack of natural short-period movement and switched models for ground and flight.

Expanding the use of PFM or even AFM for AI aircraft wouldn’t be smart due to several key factors, notably AFM and PFM both require substantial work to create each individual aircraft flight data model. In addition, processor workload for runtime data in the mission would be excessive and greatly affect performance, especially when many different aircraft are present in the mission.



The approach in our new GFM will deliver accurate AI trajectory performance and copy the PFM’s short-period characteristics from the player-controlled models that we already have. The GFM ‘pilot’ will use the same control surface deflection as PFM and can naturally stall and spin as well; the GFM also experiences air turbulence. It is interesting to note that the short period characteristics of the new models also naturally depend on Mach numbers.



The greatest challenge when starting the work on GFM was creating a unique multi-level autopilot system capable of controlling any and all aircraft. Unlike standard autopilot programming approaches, which demand that each aircraft be adjusted individually, the new approach permits automatic use of aircraft flight parameters. This saves substantial time and delivers more accurate and realistic auto-pilot behaviour that is particularly appreciated for trans-sonic and supersonic regime changes, which now no longer require substantial tuning.

This fundamental work required about two years of programming with formation flying alone requiring an additional 5 months of intense development. The main task was to teach the AI to fly correctly but not as a supernatural drone but rather as a human pilot would, including micro-delays, errors and limitations. Soon, every pilot can practice the formation lead role and develop highly realistic skills without having to play online and depend on inadequate wingmen to hone his talent.

All ordinary tasks such as takeoff, landing, aerial combat, ground strikes and bombing were also entirely re-written. Implementation is expected during 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka9bthgFxtg

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

Powerplant
The detailed model of the T700-GE-701C powerplant, its Hydromechanical Unit (HMU), and Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU) have been developed. This includes the compressor and its hydromechanical unit, compressor turbine, combustion chamber, and power-turbine.

Calculations of the angle of attack on both the compressor and turbine blades allow us to determine dependencies between the power-turbine state (main rotor RPM rise or fall for instance) and the state of the compressor, which in turn affects the behaviour of the power-turbine. This allows our model to closely match realistic behaviour in the transition processes for speed changes, main rotor pitch changes, and anti-torque pedal routines.



The engine, DECU and main rotor characteristics modeling have achieved an accuracy error of 2-3% for documented normal flight parameters and 4-5% for emergency flight regimes and environments (high temp. from 35°С and above as well as high altitude low density regimes).



Engine, Flight and Fuel Pages
The Engine page provides important data on the aircraft's engine torque, temperatures, RPM, and main rotor speed. The Flight page includes heads-down information on the performance of the aircraft with the ability to set important mission flight data. The fuel page includes an intuitive display of the fuel storage, flow and transfer systems.

Please watch the latest video in the AH-64D tutorial series
DCS: AH-64D | ENG, FLT, and FUEL Pages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISN3ZDZdE0Q




We recently updated the Steam client. This was done to push the Stable version of DCS World Steam Edition to the latest 2.7.8 version. DCS World modules are currently on sale with more than 30% savings on our most popular modules. Hurry, offers end at 10:00 Pacific Time on the 1st of December.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNyGT8_GCs
We hope that the DCS World Autumn Sale will be an opportunity for you to pick up something new and exciting this fall.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

Welcome to our DCS World 2021 Autumn Sale where you will find great savings across the field with up to 50% discount on most of our popular modules. We will also be participating in the upcoming Steam Sale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpNyGT8_GCs

Please kindly note that NS 430 Navigation System is now also available as a separate product on Steam. All users who owned the legacy NS 430 module will receive: NS 430 + Mi-8MTV2 integration + L-39C/ZA integration.






The latest Open Beta 2.7.8 introduces multiple fixes and new features for the Viper including Mark Points that can be set by the radar, targeting pod, and through the HUD.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pe5v5jqgQg
The new implementation of Ground Moving Target radar mode allows the radar to detect and designate surface targets moving between 8 and 75 knots. This is a great tool for detecting, tracking, and attacking moving, enemy ground forces.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_O9xq-NE4w


DCS: F-16C Viper Tutorial Series
Check out Matt Wagner’s great introduction to the core features of the HARM Targeting System.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD8OZSVy_Fo

Please read the full changelog for details.






The Shadow’s Trophy Tournament

This is a fabulous helicopter time trial which is being held on the Shadow's Trophy Race Track. Rotary wing pilots will have a chance to show off their skills, and new pilots will be able to get to grips with these amazing machines. VIRPIL Controls will also be providing an impressive range of prizes, with the Grand Prize consisting of a complete helicopter controls setup!

For more information on the tournament and statistics on participants, complete prize fund and regulations of the event can be found on VIRPIL Controls Forum

“We are waiting for you on the race track! Good luck!” - VIRPIL Controls Team

Watch the Shadow’s Trophy Tournament | Virpil Controls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqJO9JlTAU

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

Thank you for your continued patience and support since the initial release of the updated AMRAAM model. This sophisticated weapon has demanded quite deep remodelling and debugging and we found several issues in the missile velocity search and tracking algorithms. We have also made substantial improvements to HOJ and visual modes. The next stages of development are realistic range gating modelling to enhance the missile's onboard radar to contend with strong ground clutter returns.

 




Progress on the new pilot model for the VKS and the Armed Forces of Russia is going well and the replacement of the entire line of pilots for Russian helicopters and airplanes in the early part of the new year is on track. In the screenshots presented, you can see the ZSH-7AP helmet for the MiG-29, Su-27 and Su-33 fighters with the KM-35 oxygen mask and the NVU-7 helmet sighting device. The helicopter version of the ZSH-7AP helmet is equipped with the DMSH boom microphone for the Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters.

 




The Target Acquisition and Designation Sight (TADS) is equipped with a stabilised daylight television camera, a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera, and a laser rangefinder / target designator for targeting by displaying video to crewmembers’ Helmet Display Unit (HDU) or TEDAC Display Unit (TDU). It can also be displayed on the Multi-Purpose Displays. The TADS FLIR can also be used as a Night Vision Sensor for night flying by either crewmember. This allows the TADS to be slaved to the helmet line of sight of either crew member for nap-of-earth flying under near total darkness. The TADS cameras have multiple fields of view that allow the operators to see large areas for enhanced situational awareness or zoomed in for precise targeting at long ranges.

The DCS: AH-64D TADS FLIR camera is also being developed to showcase our new FLIR rendering technology that will provide a much improved and more realistic portrayal of the world as seen through infrared. This same technology will also be used for other FLIR sensors in DCS targeting pods such as the infrared-guided Maverick missiles.

We look forward to providing you with a preview of the current progress in the very near future. Stay tuned!

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


​Eagle Dynamics Team

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This week we updated the DCS World Stable to version 2.7.7.15038. This allows us to bring you all the newest features whilst we continue the next stages of development and implementation in Open Beta 2.7.8 coming soon. We truly thank you for your continued support and passion. You make our dreams true. Read the full Stable Changelog.






IHADSS HDU Integrated Helmet and Designation and Sighting System is the monocular device that transmits flight data and night vision to the pilot and co-pilot gunner. There are four IHADSS modes: cruise, transition, hover and bob-up. Each with associated flight, navigation, weapon, sensor and targeting information that follows the crew member’s sight.

The Modernized Pilot Night Vision System (M-PNVS) can also be projected to the monocle for thermal night vision along the pilot’s line of sight.

Watch the latest: DCS: AH-64D HDU/IHADSS Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_590aQTEFk






In the past two weeks we have focused on resolving some of the outstanding bugs in our WWII modules. Many of these fixes are now available in 2.7.7. Stable. This work will be ongoing for the foreseeable future and we hope to bring you more detailed feedback in upcoming news. Thanks to our faithful community for your patience and support, as some of these issues have been around for far too long.

The popularity of our WWII product line has been growing steadily and we have decided to offer a 30% discount on bundled modules, consisting of any one WWII warbird together with The Channel Map. We hope this will be well received and help to expand the interest in these exceptional aircraft for users seeking to expand their DCS experience.

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


​Eagle Dynamics Team