DCS: Yak-52

Last week we launched our Yak-52 into early access and we are ecstatic about its great reception! This week we moved DCS: Yak-52 to the release version of DCS World. Next week, 15 August, the Yak-52 will be available on Steam. Since the early access release, we’ve seen some great videos:

• DCS World - Yak 52 - Review by Jabbers

• DCS 2.5 Persian Gulf - Yak-52 - First Look by Hellreign82

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We are now focused on bringing the Yak-52 out of early access with the following improvements already accomplished internally, and coming to you next week in the DCS World Open Beta:

• Post-stall flight dynamics improved
• Corrected propeller rotation direction
• Added wheel chocks
• Fixed the co-pilot always being displayed in the cockpit
• Added solo flight configuration (the possibility to fly without the co-pilot, which has effect on flight dynamics)
• Corrected the 3 bladed prop texture issue
• AI ejecting through a closed canopy is now fixed
• The skin texture template has been released
• Corrected radio presets from the Mission Editor radio control menu

Work continues on the following elements to bring the Yak-52 out of early access:

• Addition of damage modelling
• Realistic oil temperature behavior during different flight modes
• Add unique Yak-52 starter sound
• Faster engine turn over at start up
• Corrected rudder input levels while airborne
• Pitch behavior with lowering of flaps
• Many other bugs and improvements

DCS World Release Version Update

This week we moved the new DCS World Open Beta content to the Release version. In addition to adding the Yak-52, other important changes include:

• Improved helicopter landings on the USS Stennis
• Partially corrected network spawning errors on the USS Stennis, and corrected spawning of 4th client
• Implemented initial test of new missile guidance logic, with Patriot as the testbed
• Adjusted Hornet HUD coating
• Added Hornet radar page TDC control
• Added initial AIM-120 test for the Hornet
• Multiple AJS-37 and Hawk T1 fixes and improvements

You can find the complete change log on the DCS forum

HY-2 "Silkworm" Anti-ship Cruise Missile

As we continue to add more content to the Persian Gulf Map, an import aspect is adding new weapon units to help create engaging and realistic missions and campaigns. An important weapon system of the region is the Chinese-built HY-2 “Silkworm” anti-ship cruise missile. Operated by Iran along it’s coastal regions, the HY-2 is ground-launched and is a significant threat to shipping in the Persian Gulf, and specifically, passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Along with SA-2 and Rapier SAMs, SCUD short-range ballistic missiles, and other new units, the HY-2 will make the Persian Gulf map even better!