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4 déc.
2019

DCS 2.5.5.40603 Open Beta

Introducing DCS JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations

DCS World
  • RTC crash when multiplayer track replayed - fixed
  • MP. Fix crash when client is entering a server with JDAM in flight.
  • F-5E AI. Nose gear strut will now fully de-hike before it enters the wheel well.
  • Voice Chat button will be disibled in simulation.
  • Fixed crash when ship is deactivated if helicopter starts up at this time.
  • Ground vehicles. Adjusted armor for BRDM-2, COBRA, Fuchs, LAV-25, M113, GAZ TIGR.

DCS F-16C Viper
DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations
  • Aircraft now repairable.
  • Adjusted acceleration at height. Fixed bug with abrupt deceleration at M1.85/1.72.
  • Corrected HUD height information when setting altitude reference via HÖJD switch.
  • Fixed sounds and heatblur from engine while the engine is shut off.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
DCS P-51D
  • Updated P-51 Mustang Sounds (External, Internal, Distance, Startup/Shutdown).


Campaigns
M-2000C Red Flag campaign by Baltic Dragon. Changes are to missions 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15.
- Updated numerous missions to fix possible bug with AI wingmen and other flights not following their lead.
- Updated safeguard for Gazelles in M15 to make sure they are destroyed.
- Updated M04 and removed chatter about lack of NVGs.


Known Issues
Windows 7. A crash on the second start of mission with JF-17.
27 nov.
2019

DCS 2.5.5.40269 Open Beta

Added initial release of DCS Voice Chat

DCS World
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
DCS: F-16C Viper
  • Jettison will no longer break SAM designation or STT Lock.
  • Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
  • Track While Scan (TWS)
  • Data Link (Link-16 with MIDS)
  • External Lights (wip)
  • Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) manual option programming
  • Fixed countermeasures rearming.
  • Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
  • Corrected RWS Contact Symbols. Now contact displayed as a small square with velocity vector.
  • Now radar scan area centered about cursor.
  • Radar cursor is drawn below friendly and foe contacts - fixed.
  • FCR tracks bugged target up to 20 degrees outside antenna limits - fixed.
  • FCR cursor jumps from page edge to center even at max/min range scale - fixed.
  • Added missing SAI pitch trim scale and arrow on the knob.
  • Corrected antenna elevation axis.
  • Added 300 gal centerline fuel tank.
  • Adjusted payloads drag.
  • MFD Clips text on SMS page - fixed.
  • The eject sequence animation has been adjusted.
  • Adjusting the seat animation by height corrected.
  • Added radio-commands for radar usage to wingmen.
  • Improved cockpit interior lighting at night.
  • Added MPO test function.
  • Added AUTO Steerpoint sequence function.
  • Long press of the NWS/MSL Step button will now cycle the missile type.
  • HMCS enable/disable corrected such that it is only DMS switch aft now.
  • AoA indexer lights control added.
  • Tadpole (sherm) logic adjusted.
  • Adjusted engine nozzle animation for short, fast throttle changes.
  • Added Steerpoint and Heading autopilot modes.
  • Steerpoints now start at Steerpoint 1, there is no Steerpoint 0.

DCS: MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC
  • Added Phase 1 Radar glass screen cover.
  • Added Phase 1 Radar indicator lights.
  • Added Phase 1 T-4, T-6, and T-10 indicator lights.

DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC
  • Fixed propeller animation at idle.

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev
  • Engine won't stall now when using emergency fuel lever with engine computer off.
  • Now it's not so easy to get engine stall when moving throttle abruptly is engine computer is off.
  • Changed the name of "computer total failure" for "failure of auto and manual modes (back-up mode)".
  • Added specific normal inverter and standby inverter failures, apart from both inverters failure already present.
  • Implemented caution lights of normal and standby inverter failure.
  • Normal and standby inverters failure logic:
    -After a failure of normal inverter there is an automatic switching to standby inverter, if CB Normal Inverter is IN.
    -When there is an inverter failure, the corresponding caution light will illuminate, unless the pilot sets the inverter switch to the position of the working inverter.
  • Added several new liveries made by "Etten" for Chile and Spain.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM
  • 3D Model: RWR display cutting off symbology fixed
  • 3D Model: PCA CAS button texture changed
  • Coding: RWR & Radar threat library update
  • Coding: Covered switches behavior fix

DCS Fw 190 A-8
  • Eliminated black stripe artefact that was displayed after pilot ejection.

DCS Mi-8MTV2
  • Pilots not die at external view - fixed.
  • Good old mission "A Hop from MinVody" (Russian voiceovers) is remade and available from Single Mission menu.

DCS Combined Arms
  • Clients unable to assign fire at point tasks via Combined Arms for units dynamically spawned in multiplayer - fixed.

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
  • NEW: Introducing NAVGRID for the TID
  • Added Jester functionality for Navgrid
  • Added Navgrid section to the manual
  • Make Jester switch to wide FOV on TCS more reliably when target becomes too large, including when TCS is tracking without radar STT
  • Increased IR signature for the F-14
  • Added AIM-7MH (aka AIM-7M H-build) to loadout
  • Further tweaks to Afterburner cone pending new afterburner effects
  • Fixed triggers for "HB Tomcat Iran Flogger Faceoff Coop" mission
  • Fix for IP to TGT settings not synced in multicrew (for CMPTR/IP bombing)
  • TCS: you can now fire phoenix and sparrow missiles on targets that have the radar slaved to TCS; WIP/not yet implemented: lock azimuth to TCS angle for RDR supersearch
  • Removed baking residue from cookies: black helmet knob shadow removed on default liveries.
  • Show more accurate radar altimeter reading on carrier deck
  • Allow hooking datalink targets on TID in all radar modes
  • Fix: Allow half-action HCU slewing in TV mode to override slave to STT for TCS direction
  • Fixed floating RIO mirror
  • Fix HUD glow visibility
  • Fix RIO console & instrument light brightness step keybinds
  • Increased brightness of LANTIRN panel lights & text
  • Increased brightness of RIO cockpit buttons/controls
  • Tweaked missile loadout drag values on all stations
  • Fixed double fuel weight assigned to ac on carrier spawn
  • Possible fix to right engine not starting on spawn
  • Improved lead pursuit steering solution for missile launches
  • Fixes to TALD loadout definition for Jester menu naming
  • Fixes to TALD drag influence
  • Fix CTD when trying to enter lat/long for location hook


Known issues
Known issue: track reproducing crash when Voice Chat option is set ON
Workaround: set the checkbox 'Voice Chat' in OPTIONS -> SOUND to OFF
13 nov.
2019

DCS 2.5.5.39384 Open Beta

DCS World
  • MP. Restored direct connect by IP.
  • MP. Fixed direct connect by DNS-name.
  • Error window appears on request picture calls to AWACS (F5) - fixed

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM
  • Cockpit Textures:

    - Updated and Added all New textures
    - Added English cockpit livery
    - Changed Textures to match the color of modern Cockpits used today in the Ada
    - Remapped new items and altered existing items older Cockpit Mods will not work!
  • 3D Model:

    - Removed older VHF Analog Radio
    - Added newer VHF Digital Radio
    - Changed UHF Radio to be more accurate
    - Added Hand Lantern
    - Changed "Sec Carb" Cover to be more accurate
    - Removed Pneumatic Hammers from Canopy Frame (not in operations anymore)
    - Changed Canopy Frame to be more accurate
    - Changed Ejection Seat adjustment operation
    - Changed Ejection Seat Harness
    - Added Gun Camera Wiring
    - Added NVG Filters
    - Added NVG Goggle Mount and Goggles with Carry Bag
    - Removed older Eclair Control Unit
    - Added new ECM Indicator
    - Added/Remodeled various items within the existing 3D model for better edges/shapes and accuracy
    - Added JVN/NVG Switch for Night Operations with NVG
    - Changed the Flood Lights now used with modern Cockpits used today in the Ada
  • Coding:

    - Added F-16c to RWR database
    - Implemented new Radio
    - Implemented new ECM
    - Changed Radio stations to match real aircraft - Now 1-20
    - Correct Spacing on INS Panel Display
    - Enabled Easy Comms with new radio
    - Enabled new EEF Button to mute warning lights to match real airframe
    - Enabled new NVG’s with multi position interactions

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM
  • Cockpit Textures:

    - Fixed Spelling mistakes
  • Coding:

    - Corrected drag index calculations
    - Implemented Bingo for VREST page
    - Implemented Cruise for VREST page
    - Added F-16c to RWR database

12 nov.
2019

DCS 2.5.5.39262 Open Beta

DCS World
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a smoke effect that is close to player.
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a HUD glass.
  • HUD only view (LAlt+F1). Kneeboard is disabled by default.
  • Semi active missiles will not produced crash of game in some conditions.
  • FPS decreases significantly during server list refresh - fixed.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
  • Added Fuel Enrichment Button functionality.
  • Linked C-101EB idle click-spot to throttle model.
  • Normal brakes are lost now when hydraulic power is lost. Braking only available through parking brake.
  • Fuel enrichment will only work if engine computer is ON.
  • Added engine computer failure (manual mode).
  • Improved clock needles 3D model.
  • Throttle friction wheel can now be assigned to keyboard and joystick.
  • Removed throttle friction wheel from rear cockpit.

DCS Fw 190 A-8
  • Added the ability to assign radiator open/close function to the keyboard

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
  • Fixed skins: VFA-106 and VFA-106 high visibility.

DCS A-10A
  • Kneeboard in HUD only view (LAlt+F1) will not overlap TV screen, moved to left side.

DCS Ka-50
  • Shkval optics will not track targets that are obstructed by buildings.

DCS Spitfire IX
  • Corrected engine sounds.

Campaigns
  • UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development. Updated missions 7, 8, 9.
  • The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600. Updated MiG-15 and F-86F skins.

DCS MiG-19P by Razbam
  • Increased automatic flaps up behavior to 500 kmh and allow flaps to come back down when speed is reduced and still commanded down
  • MiG-19P Paintkit
  • Russian flight manual
  • Weathered and Factory fresh cockpit textures officially added. Selectable now from the module special options (you can delete the mod as it´s included in the module now)
  • New main menu and loading screen wallpapers
  • New cockpit and external model with VR improvements
  • Fixed seated pilot being ejected 500 meters away from the cockpit

DCS World
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a smoke effect that is close to player.
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a HUD glass.
  • HUD only view (LAlt+F1). Kneeboard is disabled by default.
  • Semi active missiles will not produced crash of game in some conditions.
  • FPS decreases significantly during server list refresh - fixed.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
  • Added Fuel Enrichment Button functionality.
  • Linked C-101EB idle click-spot to throttle model.
  • Normal brakes are lost now when hydraulic power is lost. Braking only available through parking brake.
  • Fuel enrichment will only work if engine computer is ON.
  • Added engine computer failure (manual mode).
  • Improved clock needles 3D model.
  • Throttle friction wheel can now be assigned to keyboard and joystick.
  • Removed throttle friction wheel from rear cockpit.

DCS Fw 190 A-8
  • Added the ability to assign radiator open/close function to the keyboard

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
  • Fixed skins: VFA-106 and VFA-106 high visibility.

DCS A-10A
  • Kneeboard in HUD only view (LAlt+F1) will not overlap TV screen, moved to left side.

DCS Ka-50
  • Shkval optics will not track targets that are obstructed by buildings.

DCS Spitfire IX
  • Corrected engine sounds.

Campaigns
  • UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development. Updated missions 7, 8, 9.
  • The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600. Updated MiG-15 and F-86F skins.

DCS MiG-19P by Razbam
  • Increased automatic flaps up behavior to 500 kmh and allow flaps to come back down when speed is reduced and still commanded down
  • MiG-19P Paintkit
  • Russian flight manual
  • Weathered and Factory fresh cockpit textures officially added. Selectable now from the module special options (you can delete the mod as it´s included in the module now)
  • New main menu and loading screen wallpapers
  • New cockpit and external model with VR improvements
  • Fixed seated pilot being ejected 500 meters away from the cockpit

DCS World
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a smoke effect that is close to player.
  • Distant sand storm effect will not overlap a HUD glass.
  • HUD only view (LAlt+F1). Kneeboard is disabled by default.
  • Semi active missiles will not produced crash of game in some conditions.
  • FPS decreases significantly during server list refresh - fixed.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
  • Added Fuel Enrichment Button functionality.
  • Linked C-101EB idle click-spot to throttle model.
  • Normal brakes are lost now when hydraulic power is lost. Braking only available through parking brake.
  • Fuel enrichment will only work if engine computer is ON.
  • Added engine computer failure (manual mode).
  • Improved clock needles 3D model.
  • Throttle friction wheel can now be assigned to keyboard and joystick.
  • Removed throttle friction wheel from rear cockpit.

DCS Fw 190 A-8
  • Added the ability to assign radiator open/close function to the keyboard

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
  • Fixed skins: VFA-106 and VFA-106 high visibility.

DCS A-10A
  • Kneeboard in HUD only view (LAlt+F1) will not overlap TV screen, moved to left side.

DCS Ka-50
  • Shkval optics will not track targets that are obstructed by buildings.

DCS Spitfire IX
  • Corrected engine sounds.

Campaigns
  • UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development. Updated missions 7, 8, 9.
  • The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600. Updated MiG-15 and F-86F skins.

DCS MiG-19P by Razbam
  • Increased automatic flaps up behavior to 500 kmh and allow flaps to come back down when speed is reduced and still commanded down
  • MiG-19P Paintkit
  • Russian flight manual
  • Weathered and Factory fresh cockpit textures officially added. Selectable now from the module special options (you can delete the mod as it´s included in the module now)
  • New main menu and loading screen wallpapers
  • New cockpit and external model with VR improvements
  • Fixed seated pilot being ejected 500 meters away from the cockpit

6 nov.
2019

DCS 2.5.5.39003 Open Beta

DCS World
  • Serverlist refresh will not infinite looping when user pressed F5 too often.
  • AIM-7. Fixed bug that caused the missile seeker to not see chaffs.

DCS F-16C Viper
  • Fixed crash with rockets firing after selective jettison

F/A-18C Hornet
  • Fixed DCS hangs on SA page.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
  • Fixed engine sound that was broken in the latest update (real engine sound still WIP).
  • Fixed startup training mission. "VOR ON" step after startup will not pass without moving the NAV Volume selector in VOR-ILS-MB equipment.
  • Gear up and gear down commands added.
  • Gear emergency extension works now when using input command.
  • AoA indicator does not jump anymore from max to min and vice-versa when turning the knob with keyboard or joystick button.
  • Control stick can now be hidden using keyboard or joystick commands, not only click-spot.
  • "Ventilación Emergencia / Emergency Ventilation" depressurizes now cockpit.
  • Gear override button (crash button) has now a press and release function.


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