24 January 2025



Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

We hope that you enjoyed the 2025 and Beyond showcase that featured many of the projects we are working on, including new aircraft, maps, DCS Core and other improvements. You may also wish to check out our January 2025 Q and A video with more to come. Following the holidays, we are hard at work, adding features, resolving bugs, and striving to improve DCS. If you have not already done so, please update to the latest version now. Read the full changelog

IndiaFoxEcho have been working on their exciting upcoming DCS: G.91 module. They have prepared a status report covering their progress and important milestones. Please read the details below and check out the great development screenshots

In celebration of the Year of the Snake, we are kicking off the Lunar New Year Sale from today until the 10th of February at 15:00 GMT. There has never been a more ideal time to land yourself something new and truly special. Please enjoy up to 50% off most modules!

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

DCS Update

Development Progress

F-5E

We released a new update to DCS this week that included important updates to both the DCS Core and many modules and campaigns. You can find the complete changelog here.

DCS Core

AI aircraft received numerous improvements such as consideration of obstacles and other aircraft when takeoff, landing, and taxiing; correction of the S-3 B refueling lights; improved formation keeping for World War II aircraft; and more. Ground unit AI also saw improvements with JTAC infrared point designations; many AAA sound enhancements; and new desert liveries to name a few. There were naval improvements like fixing the Close-In Weapon System (CWIS) and a livery fix. In addition to a lot of attention to the AI, the weapons saw improvements like elimination of Maverick camera shake, Hellfire accuracy improvements, more accurate guidance method for the SA-11, general flare resistance for many seekers, and other weapon changes to create enhanced accuracy and realism.

F-16C

F-16C and F/A-18C

Both flagship modules saw improvements like eliminating the F-16C radar override crash, improved radar control and tracking, continued adjustment to the recently added false targets, and other items. The F/A-18C saw corrections to air-to-ground Expand mode scanning, changes to coupled autopilot, and fixing the video display from the Walleye to the datalink pod.

AH-64D

This update saw further improvements to VRS entry feedback, fixed two crashes, added the ability for George to target inactivated units and engage units when fog is set to AUTO, and corrected FCR RF handover to the CPG. The wheel chocks also received a texture and we improved other avionics systems.

F-5E

F-5E

Following its recent release, we were pleased to add seven new liveries, made corrections to both the 3D model and textures to better match the liveries, corrected formation lights, provided a texture template, and other improvements.

There are of course many other improvements, fixes, and new additions in this update for the Mi-24P, Mi-MTV2, Flaming Cliffs 2024, many of our third party partner aircraft and campaign developers.

G.91

Development Progress

The Fiat G.91, also known as "Gina," was an Italian tactical support and reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1950s. Operated also by Germany and Portugal, it made a significant mark on military aviation history. The G.91A version that was chosen by the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team became famous for its spectacular execution of the "bomb" maneuver, characterized by high-speed passes just a few meters above the ground. Operationally, the G.91 was used by Portugal during the Colonial War where it played a crucial role in Angola and Mozambique.

G.91

IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations is currently developing four versions of the G.91 for DCS: the G-91A, R-1B, R-3, and R-4. All of these are aimed at delivering an accurate and faithful representation in every detail.

Graphics

In 2024, IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations focused extensively on redesigning the cockpit to meet the highest standards. The next step will be an additional external model revision for even further improvements.

G.91

Flight Model

The G.91 flight model is being developed using the panel method philosophy, dividing aerodynamic surfaces (such as wings and tailplanes) into smaller sections. Forces and moments are calculated for each section, ensuring an extremely realistic simulation in all flight conditions. Aerodynamic data is derived from the aircraft's authentic profiles, while performance data comes directly from the operational manual of the Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engine. This approach makes the G.91’s flight model even more advanced than the excellent MB-339.

G.91

Systems

The G.91’s systems are entirely based on operation and maintenance manuals. Key features include separate load bars, pumps, accumulators, bypass valves, oxygen systems, and more that will ensure an unprecedented level of detail and accuracy.

G.91

Weapons

IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations has already implemented most of the weapons used by the G.91, including all fundamental parameters for the AS-20 Nord missile.

With DCS: G.91R, IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations aims to deliver the most accurate reproduction of this rare and iconic aircraft ever created for a flight simulator. Please stay tuned for more information on this exciting new addition to DCS. 

Lunar New Year Sale, Chinese New Year

Get up to 50% savings

As is the tradition with DCS, we are delighted to bring you amazing deals throughout our Lunar New Year Sale with up to half price savings across most modules. The sale has now started and will run until the 10th of February at 15:00 GMT. Don’t miss out!

Modules at -70%

Campaigns

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Other

Campaigns

Upgrades

  • Upgrade from DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2 to DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 3
  • Upgrade from DCS: A-10C Warthog to DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer

Modules at -40%

Fixed Wing

Terrains

Other

Campaigns

Modules at -35%

Fixed Wing 

Modules at -30%

Fixed Wing 

Terrains

Campaigns

Modules at -25%

Campaigns

Modules at -10%

Fixed Wing 

Modules not on sale

Fixed Wing 

Helicopters

Terrains

Upgrades

  • DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for Normandy 1944
  • DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for Normandy 1944 and The Channel
  • DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for The Channel
  • DCS: F-5E Remastered Upgrade

Campaigns

We hope that you've enjoyed the most recent DCS update and videos, and we look forward to bringing you the next set of enhancements and new features soon. Please make sure you take advantage of the great deals in the Lunar New Year sale. Good luck to all of you and best wishes from all of us for this coming year.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics