Since the release of the DCS: MiG-29A, the team has focused mainly on correcting errors and improving the sensors and systems including the Radar/IRST suite, as well as ground attack weapons and delivery modes. We are also refining the operation of the FCR (Fire Control Radar) and IRST in COOP mode and fixing errors in INS and navigation modes.
After the initial release of DCS MiG-29, we received some excellent community feedback pertaining to limitations of SPO-15LM that did not align with pilot testimony. In particular, the inability to receive signals in the forward hemisphere while the onboard radar is transmitting. We re-evaluated the technical documentation and analysed signals from the N019 Pulse-Doppler radar to the SPO-15LM, and we determined that while full synchronization is not possible due to hardware limitations, the actual blocking logic is software-controlled. The full report is available here: Summary of SPO-15LM synchronization systems. Since the report was released, we have received additional pilot testimony and training materials that are being analysed.
We have made certain improvements to the simulation like the ability to force SPO-15LM launch warnings for specific combinations of threat types and their operating mode (search or track) via the DTC interface. Additionally, several immediate issues were fixed, and the radar parameter database was updated with the most notable changes being to the Ropucha and Tu-95 radar reception.
Current tasks:
Development of the concept for the command radio control line.
Refinement of the logic for data processing and updating in the Track-While-Scan Feature (TWF) mode.
Refinement of the sensitivity for the photodetector for IRST.
The art team continues to improve the cockpit elements and exterior models, as well as the pilot model. This includes service hatches, more detailed countermeasures dispensers, more detailed leading edge extension intakes, and new liveries. We are adding new models of missile rails and a dual bomb rack.
Once the external model is finalized, the template will be made available.
As resources become available, we plan to refine the Automatic Control System and also improve the IFF.
