We are introducing a multi-threaded version of the DCS
DCS Multithreading FAQ: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/320618-dcs-multithreading-faq/

Introducing new campaigns:
DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected
DCS: MAD AH-64D Campaign by Stone Sky
DCS: Mosquito FB VI - V for Victory Campaign by Reflected Simulations
DCS: AV-8B Kerman Campaign by Ground Pounder Sim
DCS: F/A-18C Inherent Resolve Campaign by Looking Glass

DCS World
Weapon. MIM-104 missile guidance error has decreased.
Weapon. BLU-97/B penetration warhead and damage effect has increased.
Weapon. CBU-87 with HOF 300 had no effect on tanks. This has been adjusted so it will at least damage them now (see F10 view damage levels).
Weapon. Corrected nozzle flame of rockets at the moment of launch.
Weapon. AMRAAM fixed an issue with Home on Jam (HOJ) mode.
Fixed liveries name for ground units (this fixes seasonal textures for some units).
Added Ropucha-class landing ship BDK-775.
Removed dust effect when ships are firing.
Fixed incorrect unit direction when mounted on a ship.
New sounds for AK-series, M249, L94A1, PKT, 2A72, 2A42, M242, GSh-6-30K, M240C, ZU-23-2, ZU-23-4, Rheinmetall Mk20, KPVT, 2A38, Vulcan, Oerlikon-KDA, L21A1, Utes, MG3, M2 Browning.
Fixed inability for submarines to attack ships.
Fixed crash when the "Unit AI set life" trigger is used for EWR AN/FPS-117.
Fixed stuck SON-9 radar when aircraft fly directly overhead it at high altitude.
AI Aircraft. Removed old and unusable Kh-28 missile from payloads from the Su-17.
F10 map. Big Smoke is always shown on the F10 map regardless of 'show' setting - fixed.
AI Aircraft. Corrected damage and collision model of the CH-53.
AI Aircraft. F-15C cannot AAR in right turn - fixed.
AI Aircraft. Incorrect negative AOA of slow planes in formations appears in some cases - fixed.
Crash when vehicle destroyed during task Embarking - fixed.
AI Aircraft. Su-34 damage model corrected.
MP. Server panel, players pool. Added clients counter.
All weapons still visible on multiple weapon mount if base runs out of that weapon - fixed.
Resource manager of air bases has been corrected.
Scripts. StaticObject.getByName fails if the unit name contains a dot - fixed.
ME. Ka-50. GUI Error when you press delete on INU Fix Point (NAV target point) - fixed.
ME. Ka-50. Comment in NAV target point remains from last mission - fixed.
Weapons. Jettisoned racks don't die when hitting the ground/sea - fixed.
SA-19 Tunguska. The power of warheads has been reduced so that it cannot destroy tanks.
Input controls adjustment window now preserves user state layout and selection during the mission session for convenience.
Module Manager now allows to uninstall and install Caucasus terrain.
Mk-82 bomb fuse on Mirage-2000 fixed
FC aircraft. Cyclic target Lock On by Enter key like easy avionics style - removed
OpenXR is removed from autosearch. DCS has a chain of VR vendors in priority oculus, OpenVR, Varjo, etc. OpenXR was in that chain in top priority, now it is removed from this chain and only available when you explicitly specify it in command line of DCS.
if you wish to use Open XR, a shortcut with the following commands will need to be created: --force_enable_VR --force_OpenXR
Game Options. Game avionics mode removed
Rain in cockpit fixed on numerous modules
Added LODs to Hangar on Caucasus Map
Runway craters cause no damage to aircraft taking off/landing - fixed
Weapons. AGM-84. The minimum launch altitude has been reduced to 200 feet
AI Aircraft. B-17G. Ailerons are deflected as flaperons on landing - fixed
Weapons. Improved AA missile launch catapult mechanics F-15, F/A-18
Weapons. AIM-7 and AIM-120 autopilot tuning for FLOOD mode
Weapons. Corrected AIM-7E warhead data
Weapons. Adjusted aiming errors for 9M39, FIM-92C and MIM-72G
CTD. DCS crashes on heavy missions without pagefile - fixed
Added grass to some terrain shelters
Fixed excessive amount of triangles and objects when terrain objects shadows set to FLAT/OFF
Corrected shadows by mountains
ME Triggers. Aircraft 3D model gets corrupted if its given Unit AI Set life equals 0
Fixed M-60 MBT
Fixed model UAZ-469
SON-9 radar elevation fixed
Added BDK-775 for Ukraine and Yemen
Fixed max speed for BDK-775
Added flir details for old model
Expanded the list of countries for historical mode for AN/FPS-117
CTD. Animation crash in MP, client hangs caused by M1097 Avenger - fixed
Campaigns. Custom campaigns shown in the "My Campaigns" menu sometimes won't let the user click the End Mission button - fixed
CTD. Crash on server if client is used as leader for a task Big Formation - fixed
CTD. Crash during landing at some airfields - fixed
Weapons. 8K14 SCUD missile. Explosion very small - fixed
Weapons. Low damage from FIM-92C Stinger - corrected
AI aircraft. AI can't properly use HD bombs - tuned
ME. Error in case of file MissionTheatreCache.lua is empty - fixed
AI ground. Dead ground vehicles keep emitting engine sound - fixed
TF-51. Fixed flap lever movement
AI aircraft. Fixed CBUs distribution along vehicle group
Weapons. AGM-62 Walleye missile will not be able to hit targets in pitch-black night
AI aircraft. Tuned defensive behaviour in the SAM danger area
AI aircraft. MQ-1A can't land in some case - fixed
AI aircraft. AV-8B goes 'zombie' when dropping GBU-54 - fixed
ME. Triggers Add Radio Item for group and coalition don't work for neutrals - fixed
Cockpit. MFD surface render increased from 80 to 150 km range
Settings. Add item for Blur Flat Shadows to graphics options
VR. Upper part of FOV become black in VR when head pitching down - fixed
Helicopters. Sling load feature stuck when unhooking same cargo twice - fixed
Current User Aircraft Mods crashing in Multithreading version
RWR stops registering SAMs with multiple users
Scripting: crash on output to log with formatting symbols
F10 map. Added direction and speed vector to aircraft and help symbols.
F10 map. Add tooltips to new icons.
F10 map. Add Show/Hide buttons for labels
AI ground units. AA Unit stuck after firing - FIXED
AI ground units. Distance error for the sights with laser rangefinder corrected.
AI ground units. User set invisible receives no RWR warnings from SAM.
AI ground units. Fixed accuracy of KS-19.
Ground units. Units dying with agony do not burn after explosion - Fixed.
Ground units. Georgian EWR radar does not respond - Fixed.
ME Setting ‘COLD AT START’ now working as intended for FLIR rendering. Not selecting this option will allow units to have infrared signatures at mission start rather than first needing to heat up.
AAR basket jittering around probe - fixed.
Mi-24 AI. Sometimes it would not attack targets - fixed.
MQ-9 AI. Reaper doesn't maintain Altitude - fixed.
AI jet aircraft. Proper implementation of thrust reversing. Engine mode and deceleration has been tuned.
AI helicopters. Helicopters collide on the runway after landing. Reassign holding/cleared for landing.
AI helicopters. Helicopters fall through the deck on landing in some cases - fixed.
AI aircraft. E2D collision when trying to taxi from parking on deck - fixed.
AI aircraft. Sound update for C-17A.
AI aircraft. Aircraft without off-boresight lock ability can do off boresight IR missile launches - corrected.
AI aircraft. Su-25T. Corrected wrong suspension of the right ECM pod. Corrected old naming of payloads.
AI aircraft. Su-27, fully extended leading edges at wingmen 2, 3, 4 in cruise flight - fixed.
AI aircraft. There is a plane in mission with option "No report waypoint pass" in mission. On the next waypoint it performs the Orbit task. The plane sends a message about taking a zone each time if it sends a trigger message using radio. Fixed.
AI aircraft. Attacking AIs with GBUs stay on the attack course forever after bomb run - fixed.
AI aircraft. A-10C AIs can’t use the whole range of ARC-210 and ARC-186 - fixed
AI ships. Some submarines fly when setAltitude is given a negative value - fixed.
MP. Scripting: fixed crash on output to log with formatting symbols.
MP. There is no notification about the request for permission to join the MP crew in some cases - fixed.
MP. Disconnecting from the server when controlling a vehicle in CA causes the vehicle to become immortal - fixed.
MP Events. onGameExit event fires 2x on mission_end - fixed
MP Events. Base captured events each time a player joins the server - fixed
LAU-10 rocket pod weight inconsistency - corrected LAU-10 mass to represent LAU-10D/A.
Weapons. GWS-30 Sea Dart doesn't give an RWR warning - fixed.
Weapons. ASM Kh-31A does not guide to ships - fixed
Weapons. Anti Ship missiles will extrapolate the ship's speed for intercept point calculation.
Weapons. Adjusted GWS-30 Sea Dart fuze and guidance parameters.
Weapons. R-27R/ER and R-33 missile seekers are synchronized with fighter radar. If target tracking fails, synchronization is lost and lock recovery becomes impossible.
Weapons. Kh-31 booster phase corrected. No guidance at booster phase.
Weapons. Fixed rate of fire for 127mm and 130mm naval guns.
ME. GUI Error when click on group in Suppliers list in some case - fixed.
ME. Ground units sometimes jump around and change heading when increasing group size - fixed.
The burning time of the destroyed weapons depot is limited to 40-70 minutes instead of infinity.
Setting "forestDistanceFactor" to negative value hides all trees - fixed.
Fixed inability to use FM modulation to communicate with AI wingmen in some cases.
Fixed typos in Encyclopedia texts (RU mainly).
Craters from bullet impacts cause FPS drop over time - Fixed.
MP. Dedicated server. Crash reports will send in silent mode without host interaction
Fixed a core's layout on AMD processors like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (core group with lesser L3 cache size now used by IO pool only)
Scripting. Added world.removeJunk. Taking volume as first arg, returning amount of deleted objects.
Volume declaration is same as for world.searchObjects.
Usage: local volS = {id = world.VolumeType.SPHERE,params = {point = {x = -303780,y = 5,z = 629149},radius = 1000}}
world.removeJunk(volS)
VR Mask in native OpenXR is upside down - fixed
F10 map. Draw function setMarkupTypeLine only works once in a mission - fixed
Crash on EagleFM - fixed
MP. User don't get any notification on connect to a full server - fixed
Weapons. Kh-29 missiles loft down after launch - fixed
MP. Added a real-time procedure for checking the required modules in mission loading

• MP. Added a real-time procedure for checking the required modules in mission loading
  
• MT. Triggered text doesn't appear at some multimonitor configs - fixed
  
• Radio messages move to the side in multi-monitor configuration - fixed
  
• MT. Bullet impacts create many craters and large FPS hit - fixed
  
• MP. DS. Crash seems to be related to fonts in overlay borders - fixed

We have improved the overall stability of the voice chat connection between users, even when using a VPN. We are now working on realistic radio sound effects and the possibility for players to create their own radio sound effect profiles. We’ve added static noises for better immersion and a microphone normalization feature with an updated mic test option. Many bugs have also been resolved when talking over the radio between different aircraft modules.

We have also added the ability to mute individual players and adjust the volume of specific channels. This gives players greater control over their communication and reduces potential radio distractions during gameplay.

The improvements to the integrated DCS World Voice Chat system are significant, and it will greatly enhance the overall experience. We are pleased to let you know that these enhancements are in final testing and that they will be released soon.






The OctopusG team has been working on the most complete simulation ever created for this iconic World War II fighter by carefully studying considerable reference materials. They have completed the trajectory of movement settings that include mass-inertia, aerodynamic characteristics, propeller and engine. They are currently developing the compressed air system, control systems that include yaw and pitch channel trimmers, fuel, hydraulic and other systems.

The team is also working on the 3D model, including the damage model and a wide range of liveries. Liveries will include famous aces and several national liveries, both historic and alternative history.

Items to still complete include the QuickStart Manual, 2D art, and Instant Action missions. For a preview, please check out the DCS: La-7 start-up video tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCBYUuzGMjc


WWII Fighter



DCS WWII Fighters are on sale for a limited time only! Save 50% with this incredible offer and experience the thrill of piloting some of the most iconic World War II aircraft. This deal is available until the 21st of May 2023 at 15:00 GMT on our e-Shop. We are also thankful to be offering an identical sale on DCS Steam Edition, which lasts until the 5th of May 2023. Choose from a range of authentic planes from multiple countries each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Whether you are a veteran pilot or just starting out, this sale is a perfect opportunity to expand your collection with some of the most renowned warbirds of all time. Check out the Shop for details.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

• New WWII missions in the following formats: FWAF, Single Player and Multiplayer

• Updated weather and clouds for all Bf109 Training missions

• Added missing Mosquito SP missions

• WWII Combined Arms Mission – FAC Driving M8 Greyhound version

• Normandy 2 update compatibility
  
• Cutscene added
  
• Mission 2 target changed to Paris
  
• Mission 5 target changed to Portsmouth
  
• New briefing and kneeboard visuals
  
• Skin updates
  
• More accurate speeds & formations
  
• Smoother triggers
  
• More realistic Weather

• Normandy 2 update compatibility
  
• Cutscene added
  
• Mission 4 target changed to Paris
  
• Mission 7 expanded
  
• New briefing and kneeboard visuals
  
• Skin updates
  
• More accurate speeds & formations
  
• Smoother triggers
  
• Extra voice overs
  
• More realistic Weather

• Normandy 2 update compatibility
  
• Mission 8 target changed to the actual Ligescourt
  
• Mission 7 base changed to a stand in for the Orkneys
  
• Mission 9 base changed to Ford as in real life
  
• Skin updates
  
• More accurate speeds & formations
  
• Smoother triggers
  
• Extra voice overs
  
• More realistic Weather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfVANTmmsGE
DCS: Normandy 2 is 2.4 x larger than Normandy 1 and uses our latest map technology with our new enhanced lighting engine, object detailing, terrain texture resolution and damage modelling. In addition Ugra Media have done a fantastic job of recreating a vast number of historical buildings, airfields and infrastructure. For more details on this fabulous map, and how to upgrade please read the latest Normandy 2.0 FAQ forum section.

The early access price of DCS: Normandy 2 is USD 47.99, however, existing owners of DCS: Normandy 1944 or DCS: The Channel can upgrade for only USD 14.99, and owners of both legacy maps pay USD 9.99. Please be aware that this is a limited time offer and as of today, the legacy version of DCS: Normandy 1944 is no longer on offer.

For those of you who run DCS World Steam Edition, please rest assured that we are doing our best to bring you the exact same exclusive deals. Stay tuned for details.

Here are some of the best preview videos from popular YouTube channels:

Casmo: EXCLUSIVE Normandy 2 Map Preview! | DCS World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SksPbqWsN4c
HIP: DCS Normandy 2.0. First Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyPVEBbUJhU
PricklyHedgeHog: Ugra Media's Stunning Normandy 2.0 Map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm1e9CcPgq0
Reflected: DCS Normandy 2 Map & Campaign Updates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6zimIfBqw



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With the release of the stunning DCS: Normandy 2 map by Ugra Media, 4YA is pleased to announce that you will be able to enjoy the new map in all its splendour immediately after release on the 4YA WWII Project Overlord server in a player versus player environment. The 4YA Project Overlord missions focus on historical accuracy, recreating the air battles of the Normandy campaign on a day-to-day basis as realistically as possible. With a passion for history, they utilise original documents to place units at their exact historical location and recreate missions carried out back in 1944. This is your chance to jump into the seat of a young Allied or Axis fighter pilot and relive the Normandy battle from their perspective. Join the 4YA Discord

The release of the map goes hand in hand with the new missions designed for the 4YA WWII Project Overlord server and include:

• A larger area offering vastly greater variety in the location of air battles
  
• New airfields, especially historical airfields used by German units
  
• New historical ground targets
  
• New teamwork-dependent mission objectives

We are very excited with the growth of DCS WWII and truly hope that you will enjoy DCS: Normandy 2.0 and everything new it has to offer. It is a must-have for history buffs and gamers alike and we are confident that you will enjoy this updated theatre of operations. We kindly await your feedback.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Introduced a new map module DCS: Normandy 2.0

DCS World
Fixed a core's layout on AMD processors like AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (core group with lesser L3 cache size now used by IO pool only)
Scripting. Added world.removeJunk. Taking volume as first arg, returning amount of deleted objects.
Volume declaration is same as for world.searchObjects.
Usage: local volS = {id = world.VolumeType.SPHERE,params = {point = {x = -303780,y = 5,z = 629149},radius = 1000}}
world.removeJunk(volS)
VR Mask in native OpenXR is upside down - fixed
F10 map. Draw function setMarkupTypeLine only works once in a mission - fixed
Crash on EagleFM - fixed
MP. User don't get any notification on connect to a full server - fixed
Weapons. Kh-29 missiles loft down after launch - fixed

Improved: List of targets detected by Petrovich now dynamically updated, user just need to place a point on ground for Petrovich AI to scan and to get updates there is no need to repeat it now, Petrovich should update target list in real time with IFF and new targets progress.
Improved: additional optimization of Petrovich AI routine for performance

Steeped in historical significance, the Normandy 2 map takes you back in time to this epic battlefield of World War II. Across the sprawling countryside, fly in the footsteps of the Allied’s bravest, and take your place in the invasion of Normandy.

From the rolling hills, lush greenery, and winding roads, to the sparkling rivers, picturesque villages, and bustling ports, this map embodies the essence of France's radiant beauty. But do not be fooled by its serene look, for the enemies are lurking around every corner, waiting to attack at any moment.





As part of an ongoing commitment to improve performance, the latest release of DCS Open Beta contains numerous performance-related updates, particularly around the introduction of multi-threading.

Numerous visual and audio updates have been made. To name a few: Tooltips have been added to the F10 map, and it now includes direction and speed vectors to help with navigation; Many World War II era aircraft have received a cockpit and external weapons sound update; Improvements have been made to the implementation of thrust reversing for AI jet aircraft, as well as engine mode and deceleration tuning; The DCS: JF-17 has received 8 new liveries. The DCS: Mirage F1 has received a significant update, with much work completed around the cockpit controls, animation, and functionality.

As always, multiple issues, bugs and errors have been corrected across the spectrum of DCS content; please read the massive, full changelog.






The concept is easy: all players get only one life and aircraft for a 2 hour long event. The results and attrition rates of each event determine the next mission. Coordination and team play is crucial to achieve success and win the campaign together. Experience the thrill of a whole new event where survival, completion of objectives, and air to air kills are equally important to determine success.

For more information about 4YA WWII missions as well as server stats you can also check the Project Overlord companion website Project Overlord – Digital Combat Simulator WWII flight simulation.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

Multithreading. Fixed many small and large issues.
F10 map. Added direction and speed vector to aircraft and help symbols.
F10 map. Add tooltips to new icons.
F10 map. Add Show/Hide buttons for labels
AI ground units. AA Unit stuck after firing - FIXED
AI ground units. Distance error for the sights with laser rangefinder corrected.
AI ground units. User set invisible receives no RWR warnings from SAM.
AI ground units. Fixed accuracy of KS-19.
Ground units. Units dying with agony do not burn after explosion - Fixed.
Ground units. George EWR radar no response - Fixed.
ME Setting ‘COLD AT START’ now working as intended for FLIR rendering. Not selecting this option will allow units to have infrared signatures at mission start rather than first needing to heat up.
AAR basket jittering around probe - fixed.
Mi-24 AI. Sometimes it would not attack targets - fixed.
MQ-9 AI. Reaper doesn't maintain Altitude - fixed.
AI jet aircraft. Proper implementation of thrust reversing. Engine mode and deceleration has been tuned.
AI helicopters. Helicopters collide on the runway after landing. Reassign holding/cleared for landing.
AI helicopters. Helicopters fall through the deck on landing in some cases - fixed.
AI aircraft. E2D collision when trying to taxi from parking on deck - fixed.
AI aircraft. Sound update for C-17A.
AI aircraft. Su-25T can do off boresight IR missile launches - corrected.
AI aircraft. Su-25TM. Corrected wrong suspension of the right ECM pod. Corrected old naming of payloads.
AI aircraft. Su-27, fully extended leading edges at wingmen 2, 3, 4 in cruise flight - fixed.
AI aircraft. There is a plane in mission with option "No report waypoint pass" in mission. On the next waypoint it performs the Orbit task. The plane sends a message about taking a zone each time if it sends a trigger message using radio. Fixed.
AI aircraft. Attacking AIs with GBUs stay on the attack course forever after bomb run - fixed.
AI ships. Some submarines fly when setAltitude is given a negative value - fixed.
MP. Scripting: fixed crash on output to log with formatting symbols.
MP. There is no notification about the request for permission to join the MP crew in some cases - fixed.
MP. MT build. DCS hangs/crashes for many players simultaneously.
MP. Disconnecting from the server when controlling a vehicle in CA causes the vehicle to become immortal - fixed.
MP Events. onGameEvent fires 2x on mission_end - fixed
MP Events. Base captured events each time a player joins the server - fixed
LAU-10 rocket pod weight inconsistency - corrected LAU-10 mass to represent LAU-10D/A.
Weapons. GWS-30 Sea Dart doesn't give an RWR warning - fixed.
Weapons. ASM Kh-31A does not guide to ships - fixed
Weapons. Anti Ship missiles will extrapolate the ship's speed for intercept point calculation.
Weapons. Adjusted GWS-30 Sea Dart fuze and guidance parameters.
Weapons. R-27R/ER and R-33 missile seekers are synchronized with fighter radar. If target tracking fails, synchronization is lost and lock recovery becomes impossible.
Weapons. Kh-31 booster phase corrected. No guidance at booster phase.
Weapons. Fixed rate of fire for 127mm and 130mm naval guns.
ME. GUI Error when click on group in Suppliers list in some case - fixed.
ME. Ground units sometimes jump around and change heading when increasing group size - fixed.
The burning time of the destroyed weapons depot is limited to 40-70 minutes instead of infinity
Setting "forestDistanceFactor" to negative value hides all trees - fixed
Craters from bullet impacts cause FPS drop over time - Fixed.
MP. Dedicated server. Crash reports will send in silent mode without host interaction

Fixed: RWR could stop registering SAMs with multiple players in network play.
Fixed: HUD Bearing for GBU-31/38 was broken - fixed IAM bearing on HUD and HMD for PRE and VIS modes.
Fixed: HTS - Corrected the logic for adding higher priority targets.
Fixed: HAD could possibly not show all threats.
Fixed: Tuned rudder authority limiters. One effect is greater rudder authority at higher angle of attack.
Fixed: RWR Priority and priority rings:
Changed the display of targets on RWR according to their lethality level.
Increased font size on RWR display.
Fixed: Time-To-Go data on FCR or TGP MFDs were either missing or displayed different values than on the HUD.
Fixed: Missile automatic cycling logic.
Fixed: GBU-24 removes steerpoint information in HUD.
Fixed: Snowplow sighting mode corrections.
Fixed: Switching slots will affect TOS calculations.

Fixed: Radar in STT maintains other track files in memory indefinitely.
Fixed: Upon entering TWS, the priority 1 target was not automatically set as the L&S.
Fixed: FCR and SA page show different target ranking.
Fixed: Radar repeatedly designates L&S when in RWS mode automatically, and the reset function did not work.
Fixed: Time on Target was too fast when setting ground speed.
Fixed: Bomb program is CCIP but there is a TGT designated, it will act as if in AUTO.
Fixed: Reduce HUD/JHMCS TD diamond slewing rate. This will allow more precise slewing.
Fixed: Attack format TDC slew rate way too slow. This will allow more rapid TDC movement to designate targets, change range scale, etc.
Fixed: Mk20 accuracy in VT AUTO mode.
Fixed: Aircraft silhouette jumping on AMPCD when switching between HSI and SA.
Fixed: Bloom lights on last LOD.
Fixed: AGM-65E cannot spot TPOD laser while carried on the jet, if the TPOD is slaved on or driving a moving designation.

Known Issue - If you have an IAM selected (JDAM, JSOW, SLAM, SLAM-ER etc), create a ground designation and then select a freefall bomb, cluster bomb or LGB, MAN (Manual) targeting mode will be selected, instead of AUTO. It is not possible to exit MAN mode, unless you un-designate and re-designate, with the freefall bomb selected.

Added additional elements to Controls Indicator for FMC/SCAS functions
When a hold mode is engaged, a blue outline will be displayed around the SAS authority region within the corresponding flight control axis that the hold mode is active
The blue indicator within the pitch/roll axes will change format to indicate the sub-mode of the Attitude Hold (Attitude Hold: solid box; Velocity Hold: dashed box; Position Hold: corner brackets).
Fixed: Dumping Vy and altitude holding is not IRL (WIP).
Fixed: Alt Hold does not disengage automatically (WIP).
Fixed: NVG and IHADSS can be enabled simultaneously (this can no longer occur as these devices physically interfere with the proper mounting and alignment of the other).
Fixed: Tail wheel unlock removal from Auto-start sequence.
Fixed: Gun burst limit settings should be separate between cockpits.
Fixed: Actioning Gun on TEDAC grip while HMD is sight not changing CPG range source to Manual.
Fixed: The B/S position of the B/S-PLRT switch on the collective should be non-functional.
Fixed: Added empty racks in ME does not show in game until rearmed.
Fixed: VID page video source and sight text display corrections.
Fixed: HMD/TADS LOS crosshairs not flashing on VID page when displayed on left MPD.
Fixed: CPG should not be able to select TADS as sight if using NVS.
Fixed: Field of Regard extra lines should be removed on TADS.
Fixed: TSD and MENU page buttons fixed.
Fixed: ASE page functional corrections.
Fixed: ASE AUTOPAGE corrections.
Fixed: RLWR symbol and audio corrections.
Fixed: CMWS Control Indicator missing "OUT" indication.
Fixed: The EUFD and KU display colors require correction from green to yellow-green.
Fixed: EUFD Corrections.
Fixed: Incorrect EUFD indication for one frame when first turned on.
Fixed: AUX tank selection desync.
Fixed: CAUX and TOF are not syncing in multicrew.
Fixed: George AI Interface rename "IAS" to "TAS".
Fixed: George indicator placement if the main viewport doesn't match the window.
Fixed: The Instant Action Mission "Ghost FARP" in Caucasus for the AH-64D has a major text duplication right on the briefing.

Fixed: Signal wands lights and Hold back bar invisible in MT build.
Fixed: No LSO display picture in MT.
Fixed: Deck markings not showing in mission editor MT.
Fixed: Human salute.

HSI elements floating in the cockpit - FIXED.
Radar altimeter. Radar altimeter now works on roll angles up to 120+ deg when pitch angles are between 35 deg on alt above 3000 feet and when pitch angles are between 45 deg and alt is below 3000 feet. Otherwise maximum roll angles are reduced to 15 deg. Radar altimeter ceiling is now 5000+ feet, not 5000 straight
A10C. ARC-164 status button. Fixed, reverted wrong stuff from ARC-164 indication. Minor: aligned ARC-210 indication.
ARC-210. VHF FM <-> AM switching bug with UFC. Fixed problem with wrong modulation auto-select when inputting frequency from UFC. Minor: connected ARC-210 to the right DC bus instead of left
Editor. Nameless records in Payload Restrictions view mode. Checking if the launcher exists in the database
ARC-164: incorrect work of squelch switch. Squelch switch is set to On by default on the start of the mission. Squelch now toggled correctly (ON and OFF correspond to the correct radio logic
ARC-210 knobs input of a wrong frequency leads to other wrong frequency tuning - fixed
ARC-210 has no illumination at night - fixed

Added: Special option for AP authority over pedals (if disabled AP won't be able to take control over anti torque pedals and move them without pilot input, although 9% authority over yaw control is still there. Disabling it making this system not realistic (as real system AP has full control over whole pedals axis) but due to simulator and hardware joysticks reasons we are putting it in)
Added: Special setting for SPO (RWR) volume tuning
Added: New custom rocket and gun firing sounds
Added: Pedals microswitch button keybind for toggle action
Added: Keybinds for DISS Doppler navigation panel
Improved: Performance optimization of the Petrovich AI incoming fire detection code
Improved: Adjusted Petrovich AI angle and distance for incoming fire detection (will be less reports for non relevant fire events)
Improved: Overall Petrovich AI voice lines editing
Improved: Adjusted Petrovich AI target search pattern and geometry (this will eliminate long distance non relevant targets being included in search result and list). Now Petrovich scan specific sector around point.
Improved: Adjusted Petrovich AI obstructed target recognition. Petrovich will see partially visible target, if enough of this target is protruding from obstacle.
Improved: Petrovich AI will warn pilot about target being obstructed and won't fire ATGM if he thinks that target obstruction is too severe.
Improved: Petrovich AI will give hints to pilot for approach if target is obstructed. He will try to determine if repeating approach from the relative to the current heading right or left side is advisable.
Fixed: Raduga ATGM aiming sight doors animation
Fixed: Ammo animation for Kord right side gunner


Default FLIR levels have been adjusted.
Fixed crash when trying to control static via command panel in MP.
Fixed crash when 052B Destroyer use target lock in MP.
Fixed incorrect direction of rotation of the radar SAM.
Fixed SPAAG (auto-aiming) doesn‘t work for clients while Multiplayer in PPI.
Fixed sound for external MG Merkava Mk4.

B-17 Default Livery Description - FIXED.

Added: 8 new liveries
Added: AA radar SPOT when T5 pressed and hold (need to rebind T5 press) under INTC master mode
Added: AA radar BS/NAR and HA/WIDE modes toggled by S2 press when no target locked under DGFT master mode.
NAR is same as BS, but radar scan center can be controlled by TDC
WIDE is same as HA, but radar scan center can be controlled by TDC
Added: AA radar won’t re-lock same target within 1 second after unlock it under DGFT master mode
Added: manual (DIR) submode of AG master mode (for unguided weapons) when T2 pressed and hold (need to rebind T2 press)
Fixed: MFCD radar display in DGFT mode
Fixed: black screen flickering caused by WMD7
Fixed: AG radar MAP black after pausing game
Fixed: AG radar FRZ for MAP EXP/DBS/DBS2 modes
Fixed: AG radar update SPI in MAP EXP/DBS/DBS2 modes with FRZ
Fixed: exported MFD freeze in F2 view
Fixed: MFD OSB text appear when power off
Fixed: QS mission sink cargo
Fixed: weapon model LODs
Updated: WMD7 no auto-laze after releasing LS-6-100
Updated: external pilot model
Updated: JF-17 afterburner texture
Updated: loading wallpaper
Known issues:
WMD7 jitter when ground stabilized
AG radar RBM may not appear sometimes (fixed but missed this update)

Fixed: JDAM target markers not moving according to EHSD orientation
Fixed: CAS Page text overlap
Fixed: CAS RECALL page text overlap
Fixed: HD bomb selection through ACP
Fixed: Point Blank designation not working with DMT
Fixed: Flare Salvo not working when Group Release mode selected
Fixed: Kneeboard showing NO TARGETS after selecting targets with the F10 map
Fixed: Selective Jettison Button functional when Selector is OFF
Fixed: AV-8B floods dcs.log with Rapier-related INFO messages at a high rate
Fixed: Station selection prevents the use of DIR delivery mode
Update: HUD brightness control.
Update: A/G Bomb solution wind correction.
Update: AUTO ASL now steers towards the release point.
Added: Rapier SAM to RWR library. Code ‘RA’.

Added: Realistic stopwatch
Updated: Sun Visor in VR
Updated: Ability to select a trailer when locking, instead of always locking the closest return
Updated: Emergency landing gear handle
Updated: Normal and Emergency LG deployment rates
Fixed: Clock stuck at 12 when zulu and local are on different days
Fixed: .dtc format MIP loading with longitude above +90° or below -90°
Fixed: HUD brightness in DCS MT

Cockpit controls and animation - Omnibearing/Heading Selectors, IDN, F1EE INS:
Fixed ‘Omnibearing Selector’ knob rotation speed. Added missing knob animation, when it is moved by keyboard/joystick.
Updated ‘Omnibearing Selector’ display counters: hundreds and tenths are animated now as a single tape with values 00..35.
Fixed 'Omnibearing selector' and 'Heading Selector' knobs animation directions.
Fixed ‘Heading Selector’ knob missing animation, when it is moved by keyboard/joystick.
Adjusted ‘Heading Selector’ and the IDN AP heading pointer animation speeds.
‘Omnibearing Selector’, ‘Heading Selector’, and IDN bearing/distance selector knobs input is accelerated now when the corresponding keyboard/joystick key is held pressed continuously. Adjusted the corresponding knobs animations.
Adjusted IDN bearing/distance knob rotation speed.
IDN bearing counter is animated now with hundreds and tenths as a single tape with numbers '00' to '35'.
Added toggle input command for 'Additional target selector switch’ in F1CE.
Adjusted 'Additional target selector switch' animation speed.
Fixed F1EE INS waypoint selector wheel, when operated by keyboard/joystick.
Fixed F1EE INS Parameters and Modes selector switches, when operated by keyboard/joystick.
Cockpit controls, animation, and functionality - Radio Navigation Aids:
Fixed inoperative TACAN Y mode.
TACAN channels counters’ animation was reworked: 1) hundreds and tenths are a single counter now, 2) the animation is directly linked to channel setting knobs.
Updated VOR/ILS frequency display counters KHz animation.
Removed delays in VOR/ILS frequency display counters animation: now counters animation is directly linked to the corresponding knobs rotation.
Missile launch and symbology logic:
Implemented missile masking by aircraft body for radar missiles.
Added harmonization time to missile locking.
Added Mission Editor option to allow simplified missile locking logic (no missile harmonization time or missile masking).
Adjusted missile maximum launch distance calculation (green dot in sight).
Added automatic launch for radar missiles. When this option is selected, the missile fires automatically when getting within missile range of the target.
Added 1 second wait for radar launched missiles.
Added missile light symbology, flashing when a launch order is given.
Added disappearing missile light symbology after IR launch.
Added full functionality of Magic/SW on switch.
Updated Magic missile launch delays: 1.8 s for Magic 1, and 0.8 s for Magic 2.
Mechanical clock:
Fixed the non-rotating clock winding/setting knob when it is set by keyboard/joystick.
The clock winding/setting knob rotation is not limited by one full turn now, when it is in Clock Set mode.
Fixed the inability to rotate the clock winding/setting knob counterclockwise, when it is in Clock Set mode.
Updated the clock time set function. Added accelerated input from keyboard/joystick when the key is pressed continuously.
Implemented the clock wind up function. The clock spring has a total capacity of 2 days of operation. It is initialized as half wound up (one day of operation).
Added a clicking sound to the knob, when the clock is wound up.
Fixed mechanical clock accuracy issues. Added clock time error, when the clock spring is almost fully discharged.
Landing gear fixes:
Gear lever is no longer moveable with weight on wheels.
Damaging the landing gear now can cause damage to the antiskid and hydraulic systems.
Trying to raise the aircraft from the ground with the gear will result in it getting stuck.
Fixed bug that only allowed retraction of the gear on the ground when the override button was released.
FM changes:
Adjusted payloads lift coefficients.
Tweaked elevator authority.
Changed elevator starting position on the ground.
Adjusted behavior of the yaw damper in the transonic region.
Other fixes and improvements:
Added control surface test.
Added a special option to select the volume of the fuel counter noise.
Change default ALR-300 voice messages language to Spanish, when 'Native' cockpit language is selected in Options. French voice messages will be heard only when 'France' is selected as the aircraft country.
Added 'Disable Voice Message System subtitles' to Mirage F1 Special Options submenu.
Autopilot integral commands no longer update during active pause (solves the issue with jumps after having the AP on in active pause).
Corrected throttle animation bug.
Adjusted AP disconnect limits to increase sensitivity.
Adjusted sight interception commands coefficients.
Fixed roll-pitch coupling issue in sight interception commands.
Fixed TACAN test.
Fixed FUS armament panel light not turning off when carrying an empty CLB4.
Fixed warning light acknowledgement logic for EE.
Payload and AI changes:
Added BR-250 bomb to the CLB4 4 bomb pylon.
CT version is available again for AI.
Fixed AI units payloads: replaced S530D with S530F, fixed related payload names.
Added fuel tanks to BQ and EQ and GBU bombs to CT. Removed GBU and BR bombs from C and C-200.
Added PL-8 AA missiles to the JA Ecuadorian version (to represent the Python III).
Added Kh-29 AG missiles to Iraqi F1s.
Fixed payload names typo: replaced S530IF by S530F.
3D model:
Improved tinted sight.
Fixed standby compass lubber line.
Fixed cockpit darkness.
Several pilot's 3D model texture improvements.
Fixed corrupt damage model that generated error logs.

Fixed missing C-101EB TACAN channels animation.
Implemented the mechanical clock wind up function. Added clicking sound to the knob, when the clock is in the wind up mode.
Clock winding/setting knob is accelerated now with time when activated by keyboard/joystick.
Added clock time error, when the clock spring is almost fully discharged.
Implemented control stick movement animation.
Implemented joystick FFB movement.


Fixes to tertiary air hatch conditions and animations
Fixed gear door tactical numbers not working

NEW: Added Singleplayer Campaign “Operation Reforger II - Flanking the Bear”
NEW: Added option for a more realistic AOA buffet schedule

Major improvement and overhaul of F-14B FM performance characteristics:
Tuned F-14B level flight acceleration
Tuned F-14B turn performance
Tuned F-14B top speed and excess power across the flight envelope

Made fuel tank loads exclusively symmetric
Vastly improved loadout possibilities, limiting many incorrect or impossible loadouts through mutual exclusion
Fixed HUD pitch ladder values for Take Off, Landing and A2G modes
Fixed mirror floating with open canopy
Fixed Operation Reforger I - Mission 7 not progressing

Captions of fuel indicator changed "R" to "A"
ATGM Vikhr top row launcher covers animation is wrong - corrected
Cold crank sounds updated
MT build: IT-23 display colored - fixed

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Cockpit weapons sound update
Front wheels dont seem to be on the ground - fixed

Cockpit and external weapons sound update

Fixed multithreading support.

Missions 12: Mission scoring broken - FIXED

Missions 1 and 6, the preset frequencies on the channels of the main radio stations have been corrected

All missions, the trigger for the successful completion of the mission for the multi-crew mode has been improved.
Added instructions for online multi-crew game to doc-file.

Mission 7: Added additional fail safe features for mission progression trigger issues, as well as minor changes to enemy helo units. (MiG-15 + F-86)

NOTE: Major update only for A-10C II Tank Killer version, as it utilises a lot of its features, weapons and the new radio. The support for the old A-10C version will be limited.
Horizontal changes. Fixed issue with ATC comms not working in all missions. Added new graphics at mission start and end. Added modular debriefings after each mission (accessible via Briefing Menu). Silenced wingman enemy spot reports. Swapped E2 to E3
Mission 01. Updated starting speed for player and reduced amount of fuel. Dodge 2 and 3 flights land quicker. Fixed issue with no comms with Overlord in the last stage of the mission.
Mission 02. Fixed rare issue with convoy stopping along the way. Fixed rare issue with convoy getting destroyed despite player's timely reaction. Fixed issue with the truck not turning back properly.
Mission 03. Updated weather information in the kneeboard. Numerous minor updates and fixes.
Mission 04. Changed Axeman frequency to FM to avoid necessity to switch between channels. Added SP BAR options to allow player to choose better pace of mission. Numerous minor updates and fixes.
Mission 05. Updated Hunter frequency to avoid overlaps. Updated wrong voiceover for Player. Updated loadout for Georgian Mi-8s. Other minor fixes.
Mission 06. Updated frequencies for other flights and assets. Minor fixes.
Mission 07. Updated player's loadout. Updated conditions for checking if main targets are destroyed. Small fixes and improvements.
Mission 08. Updated player's loadout. Updated some of the VOs. Wingman will no longer attack Russian SA-11 on the other side of the border. Updated conversation between Warrior and Player over Anvil. Many minor fixes and improvements.
Mission 09. Fixed issue with wingman engaging targets from second part of the mission too early.
Mission 10. Fixed problem with PL Vipers not engaging targets on range or flying somewhere to Turkey after dropping their bombs. Fixed issue with Uzi 11 refusing to take off after picking up Schaefer. Updated some of the VOs. Other minor fixes and improvements.
Mission 11. Fixed problem with UZI not taking off from the roof. Updated Viper 11 voiceovers. Numerous minor changes and fixes.
Mission 12. Updated situation at the airport. Damaged A-10 does not disappear now. Minor tweaks and fixes.
Mission 13. Added some static units to the airport. Swapped CLA ZU-23s with technicals.
Mission 14. Moved AWACS to Overlord frequency and made sure his calls do not overlap with other messages on the same freq. Removed "ROLEX" as code-word to commence attack. Updated several of the voiceovers throughout the mission.
Mission 15. Updated frequencies to better use all the radios. Fixed issue with AI Overlord comms constantly stepping over custom radio transmissions. Minor updates and fixes
Mission 16. Fixed issue with wingman being silenced during engagements. Fixed issue with JTAC not responding to player. Fixed issue with incorrect audio playing after terrorist attack.
Mission 17. Updates frequencies to make better use of the radios. Restricted wingman's possibility to attack wrong targets. Updated some of the units (technicals instead of ZU23s). Fixed issue with Charlie getting stuck on the way. Fixed issue with AAA stopping on top of Charlie.
Mission 18. Updated frequencies to make better use of the radios. Fixed issues with some missing VOs. Updated loadout for Player's flight.
Mission 19. Fixed issue with missing VOs for Banshee. Updated loadout for Player's flight.
Mission 20. Fixed issue with Dodge 2 overstepping over player's transmission. Updated loadout for Player's flight.
Mission 21. Fixed some minor problems with overlapping VOs. Updated frequencies to avoid messages playing one over another. Updated loadout for Player's flight. Updated credits part.

Mission 05. Fixed problem with fuel script breaking the mission in some instances.
Mission 07. Updated wrong frequency (and kneeboard) for Marshal on AUX radio.
Mission 10. Fixed trigger with game not detecting HARM in zone. Added script detecting who shot the missile (player or Sluggo). Fixed issue with Sluggo attacking SA6 with guns.

Missions updated because the switch seat command line was changed.

Removed chaff from LAU-138

Core AI chatters forced off
Easy comms forced off because it causes bugs with the custom radio chatter
Removed chaff from LAU-138

Typos corrected
Mission 8 Departure lead not taxiing bug fixed
Mission 1 complete criteria made a little more forgiving for those who cannot fly a proper carrier break.

Typos corrected
Mission 1 'roger' out of nowhere fixed
Ships won't fire at friendly AAA
Jericho mission success codeword corrected according to original sources
Workarounds for AI now chasing the player back to Manston.

Mission 3 - Fixed rare chance for mission to be failed if player doesn't press spacebar.
Mission 15 - Adjustments to AI behaviour

Mission 3 - Added elevation to task 3 coordinates.
Mission 6,7,9 - Adjusted missions to correct for issues with GBU-12.

Mission 4: MIG call off fixed.
Missions 1 to 13: Mission briefs updated including Introduction.
Missions 6,8,10,13: Dark kneeboards added to night missions.

Mission 1 to 15: Mission briefs updated including Introduction.
Missions 5,7,9,13 & 15: Dark kneeboards added to night missions.

Mission 1 & 6: Typos corrected, zones adjusted, safety helo added, fail images added, mission briefs updated.
Mission 2: Infantry movement fixed, mission brief updated.
Mission 3 & 5: Typos corrected, zones adjusted, WP1 moved, safety helo added, press to remove coords added, fail images added, mission briefs updated.
Mission 4: Text adjusted, zones adjusted, WP1 moved, safety helo added, fail images added, mission brief updated.
Mission 7: Safety helo added, press to remove coords added, fail images added mission brief updated.
Mission 8: Safety helo added, JTAC radio note added, press to remove coords added, fail images added, mission briefs updated.
Mission 9: TGP changed to ATFLIR, supply lorry added to mortar group, kneeboard updated, fail images added, safety helo added, mission brief updated.
Mission 10: TGP changed to ATFLIR, press to remove coords added, safety helo added, fail images added, mission brief and kneeboard updated.
Missions 6 and 10: Dark kneeboards added to night missions.

Multi Threading - Change the visibility of some MIZ to avoid a rare rendering error related to MT.
M02 - Moved Aegie-4 back to the hangar and changed the removal method for ground handling vehicles in front of the player.

The winners of the DCS Mosquito Livery Competition will receive an Eagle Dynamics module of choice or the equivalent in ED Miles and have their names included in the credits. Make sure to check out their superb works of art below.

The winners of the Mossie Livery Competition are:
ZED TANK View
OLD CROW View
MarbleFalcon View
sticks_62nd View
Magic Zach View
MJDixon View
Home Fries View
Flanker View
II.JG1_Vonrd View
Static_Actual View

Thank you again to all of you who participated in this livery competition. We are incredibly grateful and impressed with all of your submissions. Stay tuned for the next one!





New engine modelling methods have been in progress during development of the Mi-24P and AH-64D modules. The new UH-1H engine model was in many ways a test bed for the methods we then used in the AH-64D engines model. We’ve been gathering feedback about DCS: UH-1H over the years and thanks to our forum users; Piston85, Ramsay and others, we have pinpointed changes we would work on during the new engine model development. Now we are finishing the deployment of the new engine model to UH-1H and are eager to let you try it. Please make sure to give us your feedback.

The new model represents fine tuning and here are some points about why we were working on it:

• Some of the old engine model parameters did not match with their real counterpart, especially in transient regimes.
  
• We wanted to improve temperature regimes compliance to match the real world counterpart, like EGT for example and other engine parameters changing, depending on altitude and outside temperature changes.
  
• We wanted to model some of the mechanics better, for instance a new model has allowed us to expand states for connection of the free turbine and main rotor.
  
• The new model allowed us to improve details of start-up and shutdown procedures, because of expanded modelling of compressors and free turbine.

The new model allows us to improve the details of start-up and shutdown procedures, because of the expanded modelling of the compressor and free turbine.



The image shows that we are now accurately modelling auto-rotation situation readings on the tachometer. The real aircraft dial is on the left and the DCS: UH-1H Huey dial on the right.





We highly encourage all campaign creators to gear up and prepare your missions in anticipation of the new Normandy! Reflected Simulations has been pouring passion into updating their Normandy campaigns: DCS: P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney, DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show and DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger. Brace yourselves for visually stunning and exhilarating missions that exploit the full potential of the new DCS: Normandy theatre.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1024701/DCS_P51D_Mustang_Blue_Nosed_Bastards_of_Bodney_Campaign/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1024704/DCS_Spitfire_LF_MkIX_The_Big_Show_Campaign/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1136150/DCS_Bf_109_K4_Kurfrst__Jagdflieger_Campaign/

Please read the Normandy 2 FAQ to get all the insider information.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

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“Development on DCS: F-14 continues, with primary focus on refining and improving the flight model for both -A and -B variants, completion of the early -A variant (F-14A-135-GR) and additional new features such as the TARPS pod. All of these elements are key to completing the aircraft and exiting Early Access.” – Heatblur Simulations



Currently, the Heatblur team is undertaking a large effort to refine and finalise the flight modelling of the F-14 Tomcat. In the previous update, the changes delivered were exclusively for the F-14A; the TF-30 powered version of the aircraft. The overall goal of this tuning pass was to even more closely match published performance data and ensure that the F-14A performs as it did in reality. The Heatblur F-14A is now more accurate in maintaining energy states across the whole flight envelope, meaning more accurate performance while manoeuvring. The flight modelling refinements for the F-14A are practically complete and the team is now focusing on the F-14B, the F110 engine powered variant of the Tomcat. If you’re interested in a full report and analysis of the changes, the methodologies used and the data sources involved, please read a full length report and article available here.



Other major additions to the F-14 and AJS-37 Viggen include quality of life features such as movable mirrors, new details for static aircraft, as well as the first version of “Forge” - a key feature of the DCS: F-14 Tomcat - enabling a more dynamic cockpit experience. Forge will add realistic dynamic elements to your cockpit, such as variations in equipment, field modifications or equipment commonly found in the aircraft. Later, this system will be fully customizable, so you will be able to customise your cockpit based on your preferences and put together your very own jet.







The F-4E Phantom II is a 3rd generation multirole fighter aircraft, and formed the backbone of many air forces worldwide. Heatblur Simulations’ recreation of the Phantom aims to be as realistic as possible, and marries together a decade of development experience with a new, powerful next generation simulation framework created for all future Heatblur Simulations products.



DCS: F-4E is now approaching completion and an unveiling in preparation for early access release. Full completion of the following systems has occurred or is imminent:

• Professional Flight Modeling (PFM)
  
• APQ-120 radar and associated systems, based on a next generation physically based radar model.
  
• Weapons Systems
  
• Flight control, trim feel and autopilot systems, accurately simulating pilot strength stick feel-dynamics,
  
• APR-46 RHAW radar warning receiver, a physically based analogue receiver with analogue sound synthesis
  
• Mass Dynamics Systems, providing far more accurate and realistic simulation of all movable and physical components of an aircraft.
  
• Persistence and Wear Systems
  
• …and much more

Currently, the Heatblur team is focused on completing some of the last remaining major items of the Phantom II, including some of the more unique and complex features found in other Heatblur modules, such as JESTER AI. JESTER AI is Heatblur’s proprietary AI technology to provide an immersive and unique experience for multi-crew aircraft, currently available in the DCS: F-14. DCS: F-4E will debut JESTER v2, a ground-up rewrite of JESTER AI, providing a better foundation for future extensibility, improvements and a more immersive experience. JESTER v2 will also serve as the foundation for future Heatblur aircraft, such as DCS: A-6E.



Stay tuned for a full unveiling of DCS: F-4E Phantom II as Heatblur Simulations reaches the end of the development process and dive deep into the aircraft, its systems and this release.

 




The Free Trials Program allows you to gain access to our most popular modules for 14 days at a time, every six months. Select the Trial button beside your chosen module from our E-Shop and then download it via the Module Manager. Please note, at the end of a Free Trial, you may take advantage of a huge discount that can help with updating your hangar. Also, new users can benefit from a 50% discount after signing up on their first order. To select a trial licence, follow the link and click on the try button opposite the module you like. Please read the FAQ for details.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics