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01 December 2023
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
The DCS Autumn Sale ends on the 3rd of December at 23:59 GMT. Please take this grand opportunity and enjoy up to 50% off most of our popular modules. Shop now!
We updated the DCS Stable version this week, and it included all the latest and greatest features from our most recent Open Beta. We continue the development and updates to the X-29 and X-25 family of air-to-surface missiles. Please read the details below and stay tuned.
The live finals of the annual VIRPIL Controls Shadow’s Trophy 2023 will take place on the 2nd of December at 17:00 GMT. Please visit and support 36 of the finest DCS helicopter pilots from 13 countries as they compete for their space on the podium and grand prizes from VIRPIL Controls and Eagle Dynamics. Join the helicopter madness!
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
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Kh-29
Advanced Weapons Dynamics
Following a review of weapon development processes and available materials, we have developed improved and more accurate modelling of the Kh-29 air-to-surface, guided missile. In particular, the aerodynamic characteristics have been refined. The seeker model has also been reworked to more accurately reflect the restrictions on target acquisition based on target range, maximum gimbal angles, and angular target velocity. A realistic model of the guidance and stabilisation system has been introduced that also accounts for the modelling of actuators, animation of fins, and seeker movements.
Guidance is a sequential combination of three different methods that increase the target Probability of Kill (Pk).
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At the initial phase, homing is provided with a constant bearing angle, about plus 6 degrees, to increase the approach angle to the target. This is clearly noticeable when launching from low altitudes, less than 500 metres, where the missile will perform a lofting trajectory.
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When the required angle of the line of sight inclination to the horizon in the vertical plane is reached (23 degrees max), it switches to an intermediate mode with a constant G.
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Once the angle between the missile axis and the target direction becomes less than 8-degrees, a transition to proportional navigation guidance occurs. This is the terminal guidance phase.
In the next update, similar improvements will be brought to the Kh-25 (Х-25) family of missiles.
In the included screenshot, you can see the first phase of guidance in which the missile lofts whilst the missile seeker is pointed down toward the target.
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Shadow Trophy 2023
VIRPIL Tournament Finale
This Saturday 2nd of December, DCS helicopter pilots will compete for premium VIRPIL hardware and modules from Eagle Dynamics! Please note that the tournament organisers have prepared an audience contest with a VIRPIL Store €100 coupon up for grabs! Join the live broadcast on the official YouTube channel @VIRPILControls and answer the question to enter in the prize draw!
We hope you enjoyed the DCS Autumn Sale 2023 and found something truly special. Please stay tuned for more weapons updates and make sure to show your support at the VIRPIL Shadow Trophy Tournament 2023 finale!
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
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