24 September 2021

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

In the most recent Open Beta we have added the Radar Warning Receiver symbology to DCS: F-16C Viper’s Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). Enjoy. Also now available is the Xian H-6J, an AI Naval bomber created by our third party partners Deka IronWork Simulations. This impressive aircraft comes with new KD-20 and KD-63 cruise missiles. A new feature that enables mission selection in Single Player campaigns is also now available.

Progress on DCS: AH-64D is well underway and we are currently working on the M230 Chain Gun. Special attention has been made to the hydraulic actuators that rotate and provide elevation when aiming. The gun’s spring loaded mechanism is also being modelled, enabling it to be locked to a fixed firing position. The gun can be slaved to an IHADSS line of sight or to the Target Acquisition Designation System (TADS). Additionally, check out the video showcase of the M230 30mm Chain Gun and this sneak peek.

DCS: WWII Asset Pack will be receiving yet another free of charge update. The first unit to become available will be the Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe; a German self-propelled artillery gun. Stay tuned for further information on additions to this fabulous European WWII asset pack.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

Xian H-6J

Deka Ironwork Simulations

The H-6J is a naval version of the H-6K long-range strategic bomber. It has a reinforced structure made of composite materials and enlarged engine inlets for Russian Saturn D-30KP-2 turbofan engines. A glass cockpit with large multi-function displays and a reworked nose section contain a powerful radar. The H-6J is one of the first high polygon model AI bombers in DCS World.

Six underwing hardpoints can carry new KD-63 and KD-20 cruise missiles as well as YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Another three hardpoints are used for ECM and datalink pods. Conventional and guided bombs can be carried under the wings or in the bomb bay.

AH-64D

Development progress

The M230 Area Weapon System (AWS) is a 30 mm single-barrel chain-driven autocannon. We have finished the 3D modelling and texturing of this lethal chain gun as well as the 2 hp electric motor that drives linkless ammunition at a rate of 550 rounds per minute into the firing chamber.

AWS ammunition will include both M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) and M788 training rounds. Note that these rounds do not have tracers. Please check out the In Development Screenshots and this DCS: AH-64D | M230 Chain Gun Showcase.

For a taste of the AH-64D’s powerful Tactical Situation Display (TSD), we present this sneak peek. DCS: AH-64D | TSD Sneak Peek.

WWII Asset Pack

Development progress

The Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe (German for “Wasp”) is based on the chassis of the formidable Panzer II and features a 105mm artillery gun with light armour plating capable of absorbing small arms fire. The Wespe was appreciated by axis forces for its mobility and firepower, able to keep up with the fast moving panzer formations. A fantastic addition to the DCS: WWII Asset Pack, the Wespe gives axis forces a powerful long range punch. Download the pack now to ensure you have access to the new units as soon as they are available.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team