After more than three years of active development, the DCS: Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Aerges Engineering is very excited to bring you this new module and we are sure that it will provide you endless entertainment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsDu6EmCW3k
The Mirage F1 is an iconic French fighter from the Cold War era. The module offers the unique experience of flying this powerful 1970s Western aircraft in DCS. Although this aircraft is equipped with piloting aids it requires a skilful hand to fly accurately and maximise its capabilities.



As an all-weather interceptor, the Mirage F1 is equipped with the Cyrano IV-M radar, multiple air and ground modes, and a variety of heat-seeking and radar-guided air-to-air missiles including the AIM-9J, MATRA R550, and MATRA R530. The Mirage F1 is also a capable air-to-ground platform that can be equipped with a large variety of unguided bombs and rockets.




In the release into Open Beta, the Mirage F1 CE will be available in an almost complete state. As development continues, the other Mirage F1 planned models (EE, BE and M) will be added. Some of the most relevant features available at the release date are:

Professional Flight Model (PFM)
Based on performance and engineering data of the real aircraft. Situations of high angle of attack and outside the flight envelope like stalls and spins are also accurately represented.

Extensive and detailed simulation of all flight systems:

• Flight control system, both in its normal electro-hydraulic mode and in degraded modes.
  
• SNECMA Atar 9K-50 engine including working envelope, damage, compressor stalls, flameouts and emergency modes.
  
• Cyrano IV-M radar, a unique Cold War era radar in DCS.
  
• Electric system.
  
• Hydraulic system.
  
• Fuel system.
  
• Navigation suite: Navigation Indicator (IDN), TACAN, VOR.
  
• Radios: TRAP 136 and TRAP 137B.
  
• Electromechanical 1970s era Thomson optical sight (a predecessor of present-day HUDs).
  
• Integrated ALE-40 countermeasure suite.
  
• Internal and external lighting.
  
• Armament system.
  
• RWR.

Extremely high-quality 3D Model
Based on blueprints and laser scanning of a real Mirage F1. Includes animations, lights and a damage model.

Accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) Cockpit
Realistic and detailed instruments and controls.

Variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, some of them not seen before in DCS:

• Short range IR missiles: MATRA R550 Magic I, AIM-9 J, AIM-9 JULI, AIM-9 B.
  
• Medium range missiles: MATRA R530 IR and EM.
  
• Rocket launchers: MATRA F1 and F4.
  
• Antirunway Durandal and cluster Belouga bombs.
  
• SAMP family of bombs (both free fall and parachute equipped)
  
• Laser guided GBU-10, GBU-12 and GBU-16.
  
• Other American and Spanish made bombs.

Sound Modelling
Based on recordings from the real aircraft.

Extremely Realistic Flyable Simulation
The Mirage F1 CE, EE, BE and M models. The EE, BE and M will be released after the initial release of the CE.

AI Models
Most other variants of the Mirage F1: C, CT, CR, EQ, EDA…

Vast variety of Liveries
For the different countries that operated the aircraft.

Interactive Training and Practice Missions
Help you gain proficiency in the F1.

PDF User Manual
Pilot level understanding of all the systems in the aircraft.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071330/DCS_Mirage_F1/
The Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Do not forget to take advantage of the 20% Early Access discount. Purchase now and experience this 1970s aircraft! We await your feedback.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Coming soon to the DCS: F16 Viper is the MK-84 AIR. This 2,000 lbs general purpose bomb is fitted with a BSU/50U tail assembly ballute that provides high speed, low altitude delivery. The high drag of the bomb allows the aircraft to avoid the blast pattern. This can be an excellent choice to destroy runways, enemy unit concentrations, and high-value targets that require a low-altitude attack. You may select to deliver the bomb in either low-drag or high-drag mode based on mission requirements. The inert, training version will also be available.





We are currently working on a variety of weather system enhancements. In the above screenshot you may see the progress on the ice halo effect. Also in progress is the addition of cirrus clouds and moving clouds that are affected by wind direction and speed. The next task will be a preset selection window that will allow for rapid weather tuning using the Mission Editor.





Originally deployed aboard ships in the Second World War, the towed version was named the KS-19 heavy calibre anti-aircraft cannon, which also had some surprisingly good utility in the ground attack role against heavily armoured targets. Look out for the Soviet 100mm cannon coming in the next Open Beta.

Compared to the 23 and 57mm anti-aircraft artillery guns, the KS-19 allows engagement of targets at even higher altitudes. When combined, the three types of AAA provide a layered air defence umbrella.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

After the Early Access release of the Mirage F1, the immediate focus of the Aerges Engineering team will be on completing the remaining Mirage F1 CE work-in-progress systems. In particular, several radar scan modes, the radio navigation modes of the autopilot, and the implementation of the S530F ‘Supermatra’ missile.

Thereafter, work will continue on the other variants of the Mirage F1, starting with the Mirage F1 EE. Once air-to-air refueling is completed, the inertial navigation system (INS), and the new RWR will be delivered and the EE will be ready for release. The rear cockpit and multiplayer interaction of the F1 BE will be the following task. The final step will be the Mirage F1 M radar, screens, armament, and radios.


In the screenshots above, you can see the characteristic stressed-skin body of the aircraft. Initial work has begun on external texturing. Next, the chassis, chassis niches, bomb bay, and cockpit will be painted. Dirt, dust, signs of wear, and identification marks and technical inscriptions will also be applied.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Third party developer, Deka Ironworks Simulations, has provided their roadmap for DCS: JF-17 Thunder. It is with great pleasure that we may share it with you. The module is scheduled to exit Early Access by December 2022. By the end of the year, the following items will also be completed:
1. Chinese flight manual update
2. English flight manual update after finishing the Chinese version
3. Improve existing sensors and fix certain bugs (radar, pod, etc)
4. Improve existing weapons and fix certain bugs

Weapon features will be updated as soon as possible with missing sensor features and functionality such as the WA radar mode which will be added once they are available in DCS.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199120/DCS_JF17_Thunder/
After Early Access, the module will continue to receive updates. Notably, external textures will be finalised and more liveries will be added. A canopy ejection animation and a detailed model of the landing gear compartment will be added. The Damage model and Levels of Detail (LOD) will continue to be updated.





The Summer Sale is a fantastic opportunity to add some great stuff to your hangar and expand your DCS knowledge. Until the 11th of July at 15:00 GMT, don’t miss out on savings across our entire product range. Our most popular modules, like DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Supercarrier and DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer are available with a 30% discount. We are also participating in the Steam Summer Sale until the 7th of July at 17:00 GMT.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/411950/DCS_FA18C_Hornet/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120305/DCS_Supercarrier/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1417260/DCS_A10C_II_Tank_Killer/
Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

The Summer 2022 Sale is here! This is your chance to grab a great deal on your next aircraft, map, campaign, or all! Running until the 11th of July 15:00 GMT, don’t miss the opportunity of benefitting from up to 50% off. We are also participating in the Steam 2022 Summer Sale that will run until the 7th of July 17:00 GMT.

Modules with 30% savings:

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

Modules with 25% savings:

• DCS: F-14 Tomcat

Campaigns with 30% savings:

• DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part 1 Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign
  
• DCS: AV-8B Hormuz Freedom Campaign
  
• DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
  
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign
  
• DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign
  
• DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign
  
• DCS: F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Persian Lion Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign
  
• DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign
  
• DCS: Ka-50 2 Pandemic Campaign
  
• DCS: M-2000C Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: Mig-21bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign
  
• DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign
  
• DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign
  
• DCS: The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1 Paradise Lost

Campaigns with 50% savings:

• DCS: A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Basic Flight Training Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Stone Shield Campaign
  
• DCS: A-10C Tactical Training Qualification Campaign
  
• DCS: Black Shark 2 Republic Campaign
  
• DCS: Combined Arms: Frontlines Georgia Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
  
• DCS: F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Aggressors Air Combat Maneuver Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Aggressors Basic Fighter Maneuvers Campaign
  
• DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign
  
• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign
  
• DCS: L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign
  
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 The Border Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D Charnwood Campaign
  
• DCS: P-51D High Stakes Campaign
  
• DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX Operation Epsom Campaign
  
• DCS: Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign
  
• DCS: The Museum Relic Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1H Argo Campaign
  
• DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign

We would like to extend a special thank you to all the participants in the AH-64D Livery Competition. This contest was a testament to the talent and dedication of our wonderful community. Selecting just 10 winners was tough with so many excellent entries. Our 10 winners are listed below. Congratulations on a job well done!

Id-jupiter 11th Squadron/Serbu AH-64D - Indonesian Army
Lee1hy https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3321830/
Khalid National Guard Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Munny Hellenic Air Force (Pegasus Display Team)
Neoshot Indian Air Force
_cuervo_ Qatar Air Force
Swamp_fox https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3322060/
Akiyama_ykari JGSDF 1st Combat Helicopter Unit AH-64D
Septimus68 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, British Army Air Corps 'ZJ171'
Tacticalflightresearch UAE Armed Forces AH-64D Olive Drab





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRPcWZRnHkE
The DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign takes place three years before the events portrayed, and it is set during a deployment to the Eastern Mediterranean, using the excellent Syria map for DCS. It offers a variety of faithfully recreated armed patrols, alert launches, and power-projection strikes flown from DCS: Supercarrier.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057930/DCS_FA18C_Raven_One_Dominant_Fury_campaign_by_Baltic_Dragon/

This campaign features 15 immersive missions that offer over 24-hours of gameplay and more than 3,400 voiceovers recorded by 89 different voice actors that includes; Jell-O, Kevin Miller, Ward "Mooch" Carroll, RedKite, Growling Sidewinder, Tricker, Spudknocker, Bel Geode, Casmo, Tactical Pascale, and others. It is bound to keep you strapped in and ready for the next launch!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

The characteristic holes and oxygen mask fasteners of the fixed-wing aircraft version have been removed. The helicopter variant of this iconic Soviet-era helmet is equipped with a standard microphone and a mount. In this screenshot above a counterweight is attached to the back of the helmet for use with night vision goggles. The helmet received a protective matte green colour and it will first be available as part of the new Black Shark pilot model.




https://store.steampowered.com/app/411894/DCS_F5E_Tiger_II/
We have improved the flight dynamics modelling to account for payload-specific, as well as aircraft-specific aerodynamics. The initial implementation of this new approach includes: improved wingtip missile aerodynamics for DCS: F-5E Tiger II during flat-spin regime, and enhanced modelling effects of payload-to-airframe and interference on supersonic drag for Viper and Hornet. You can expect these updates soon.





DCS: MAD JF-17 Campaign by Stone Sky
This campaign guides the player through a gripping storyline about a PMC pilot named Vitalii Gerasimov. You will take part in a series of campaign missions called MAD, Mutually Assured Destruction.



DCS: Spitfire Beware Beware Campaign by Reflected Simulations
In the winter of 1942, the raging air battle over Europe was fierce. The Focke Wulfs and Messerschmitts flown by the Luftwaffe’s ’Experten’ proved to be more than a worthy foe for the RAF’s new Spitfire Mk.IXs. Total air supremacy of the Allies was still just a distant dream, but then again the Luftwaffe was far from in control of the British skies.

At the heart of this battle stood the Biggin Hill Wing with West Lancashire and Ile de France Squadrons. Soon, you too can join the 611 Squadron at the height of the fight for air supremacy over Europe and be a fighter pilot in the RAF in the most realistic way ever possible.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

The RAZBAM Terrain Development Team is proud to present the South Atlantic map that is a beautiful and majestic combination of Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. The topography of the region includes the beautifully rugged mountains of Chile, the vast and colorful Patagonian plains of Argentina, and the windswept islands of West and East Falklands/Malvinas. Covering an area of 3.1 million square kilometres, the team’s goal has been to give the DCS community the opportunity to develop missions that reflect the scale and complexity of modern-day operations in this scenic region.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2017210/DCS_South_Atlantic/



When developing this map, the team was proactive in listening to the DCS community regarding both scale and requirements of modern-day military operations. This provides the best possible experience and leverages land-class textures drawn from aerial and satellite photography.



Development of the South Atlantic map will continue, and the team is now moving their focus from the Falkland/Malvinas Islands to mainland Argentina and Chile. They will flesh out the rural areas of the map to provide a more authentic and lived-in look. This will include adding additional buildings, infrastructure, and tidying up vector data (like mountains). Our community's input pushed for the inclusion of mainland and the team dedicated to make it even better.



Moving forward, additional airfields will be added throughout the map to provide a diversified area of Naval and Fighter operations. The goal is to include all airfields at a high quality level. More villages, settlements, and road infrastructure improvements will be added across the various regions.

The following items will also be further improved during the early access period:

• Visible tiling around some airfields and at certain view angles.
  
• Some angular sea cliffs
  
• Forest tiling from some view angles

The DCS: South Atlantic map has undertaken a new strategy for generating terrain. Whereas all other DCS maps rely heavily on art-created ground textures combined with satellite textures, the South Atlantic map relies mostly on satellite textures. While this results in a more realistic looking map at medium to high altitudes, ground textures may appear less defined at low altitude. The team is committed to further improving the low-altitude terrain textures.





We have updated the 3D exterior model of the CVN-74 John C. Stennis aircraft carrier, and are pleased to announce that this update is completely free to all of you. We eagerly await your feedback.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

Based on feedback from the community, we have tuned the FLIR image level and gain settings for both the Litening and ATFLIR targeting pods, as well as infrared-guided Maverick air-to-surface missiles. The next main task is to complete infrared textures for all ships and aircraft. This will include FLIR effect improvements to explosions, smoke, and dust.






A new weapon for the Hind is the R-60M missile that will be available with the next Open Beta update. In order to use it, you will need to tick the "R-60 equipment" box in the helicopter slot in the Mission Editor, it is active by default. This will place additional equipment in the cockpit, which is used to engage and prepare missiles for launch. In reality, this equipment and its wiring is installed within 3 hours.



The APU-60-I and APU-60-II missile launchers are placed on the outer weapon rack pylons, and they can accommodate one or two missiles per launcher respectively. After the missile's power is engaged, warm-up will take 1 minute before it can be used. The pylon selector on the same panel will choose the missile launcher, and after the missile launcher is switched on, it will take an additional 10 seconds for the missile's gyros to spin-up. The R-60 missiles use the Peltier effect, which is also called thermoelectric cooling. It transfers heat from one side of the device to the other and does not use any additional consumables to cool the seeker.

The pilot uses the ASP-17V aiming sight's inner circle to aim and obtain a missile tone for launch. If the missile locks a target, its seeker is uncaged automatically and tracks the target within the seeker’s capabilities. If target lock is lost, the seeker is re-caged automatically. It is worth mentioning that the missile was used against ground targets as well and we are planning to add this capability later within DCS overall.



The Kord heavy machine gun and gunner are also being prepared for DCS: Mi-24P Hind. The new 3D character model and animations are nearing completion, and we are planning to release it in one of the upcoming updates. You will be able to mount the machine gun on the right or left side of the helicopter and it will have the same features as DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight and DCS: UH-1H Huey gunners.






New DCS: F-16C Viper Flight Control System (FLCS) improvements include; increased negative G capabilities, a smooth transition between flight and landing gear down modes, improved roll rate logic, greater rudder authority that allows knife-edge passes, eliminated yaw instability when low and very fast, as well as a reduced “G Bucket” effects when at high G and decelerating through Mach.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2A6Gqekzvo
The Viper will have the ability to sustain 9.3 G when the energy state allows and the FLCS gains in landing and aerial refueling modes are also being updated. Additionally, improved stability when firing the gun, and greater negative G will be available when using Manual Pitch Override (MPO). Stay tuned for these updates, coming soon.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

It is with great pleasure that we bring you DCS MAVERICK. Please enjoy and make sure to update to the latest version to receive the new DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: F-14 Tomcat liveries. We look forward to your feedback. Stay healthy and as always, fly safe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96B1eJFAlo




We are working on the next update for the Hornet and are happy to announce that the AIM-7P and ADM-141 TALD will be released in the next Open Beta update. We are currently finalizing sparks when firing the gun at night, and have crushed many of the multiplayer mission bugs which were apparent when several Supercarriers are in the mission.

AIM-7P
The AIM-7P is similar in most ways to the M versions. It was primarily an upgrade program. The main changes were to the software and improving low-level performance. A follow-on Block II upgrade added a new rear receiver that allowed the missile to receive mid-course corrections from the launching aircraft. Plans initially called for all M versions to be upgraded, but currently P's are being issued as required.



ADM-141A TALD
Used to help suppress Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems by distracting them with false targets. TALDs can also trick hostile radars into emitting and allowing them to be attacked by Anti-Radiation missiles. They can also be used to confuse hostile air-to-air radar operators. In the first Gulf War, hundreds were launched by A-7s and F/A-18s on the first night of the war. An additional purpose is to act as a target practice for radar-guided air-to-air missiles. In the above screenshot you can see a Hornet carrying TALDs to act as AIM-7 practice targets.




Be a Maverick
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: Supercarrier are now available as a bundle option that allow you to save a massive 30% on a combined purchase. Included are three new liveries.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26381/Be_The_Maverick/

Maverick Legacy
In collaboration with Heatblur Simulations, we are pleased to bring you a special bundle comprising DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: F-14 Tomcat with a valuable 35% discount! This offer is only available this weekend so do not miss out.
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26382/Maverick_Legacy/

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics

The Inertial Navigation System (INS) is based on dead reckoning by a double integration of aircraft accelerations that are measured by the accelerometers located on a gyro-stabilized platform. The fundamental property of the INS is the accumulation of coordinate measurement errors over time (platform alignment errors and accelerometer errors are also integrated twice). With the use of INS mathematical models, we have achieved a realistic error accumulation effect, as well as a physical alignment of the gyro-stabilized platform when the helicopter is started.

As a result, the INS-derived location can only be determined with limited accuracy. The error in the calculation of coordinates accumulates at the rate of several kilometers per hour and when starting the INS, it will be necessary that the helicopter remains stationary throughout the alignment procedure. Otherwise, a less accurate alignment will lead to an accelerated accumulation of errors. Three different alignment options will be available: “fast” allows you to take off rapidly but it provides low-accuracy during the flight; “normal” and “precise” provide better accuracy with greater alignment times.

When using INS for long flights, correction/fix taking points will be available. Prominent reference points on the ground with known coordinates make it possible to eliminate accumulated errors in two ways: by flying over the landmark, or by using “Shkval” tracking of the reference point located away from the route. Thus, navigation in Ka-50 will become more realistic with the simulation of INS errors that are present in real life.






We are pleased to announce a new Buddy Spike competitive event that is sponsored by Eagle Dynamics. It will start on the 30th of May and run until the 12th of June 2022. You can compete in mixed PVE/PVP matches and fight to take control of the battlespace.

Although it is an individual competition, pilots can work together to achieve better results. There are four prize categories for best pilots: Air-Air, Air-Ground, Multirole, and Support Helicopter.

A prize pool of $5,000 USD with four Ace prizes of $700 USD each is available. Prize money or ED miles is available for the top ten pilots in each discipline. As the competition progresses, you can track your performance using the BuddySpike Gadget. Join the Buddyspike Discord now to start planning your tactics!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics