It is already posted on the F-16C Viper news and discussion thread but I want to post it here so others no interested in the Viper will not miss it.
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DCS 2.5.5.36986 Open Beta 2019-10-03
Added new DCS: F-16C Viper support.
DCS World
- Carrier aircraft bouncing when landing at an airfield should now be fixed
- FLAK 38 no longer using Russian Ammo
- ME. Corrected some tabs that was not disappearing after unit removing.
- AI Helicopters. Fixed rolling-off runway in some cases.
- ME. Fixed error when you Ńlick on task WW2: Big Formation (or Escort) in some cases.
- AI Aircraft. Aerobatic task will work even on the end waypoint.
- ME. Incorrect waypoint switch in the Switch Waypoint task fixed.
- AI ships. Ship smoke will not be visible before ship activation.
- ME. Payloads. When editing someone elseâs mission, the request to save the payload will be only once (not infinite).
- Fixed process of randomization that causes the incorrect replay of tracks.
- MP. Triggers. MP client will not ignore the time set for messages by mission design.
- ME. GUI Error when click on airplane group after type change fixed.
- Aircraft explodes after landing when started from carrier after rearming fixed.
- AI helicopter. Corrected the contact model when player take control of AI helicopter landed on the sea-shelf platform. Helicopter will not sink into platform.
- WMR VR Corrected cross eye effect.
- GUI Error when use Template with disabled module fixed.
- AI Tanker has no lights on for refuelling in moonlight night - fixed.
- Helicopter AI taking off from hold position instead of runway on Kobuleti airfield - fixed.
- MP. There is a current issue that has been affecting the Hornet, and now the F-14 in multiplayer, users are reporting seeing these aircraft bouncing at times, like many hundreds of feet above and below the surface or carrier deck - fixed.
- Ground AI. Manpads will not try to shoot through buildings.
- AI Aircraft detecting optical locks - fixed again.
- ME. GUI Error when you try to open task Embarking - fixed.
- MP. Carrier. AI Using carrier Blast deflector not syncâd with clients - fixed.
- ME. Custom payload is not saved for next session - fixed.
- ME. GUI Error when click on task Embarking after use Static template - fixed.
- ME. Bullseye coordinates reversed - fixed.
- MP. Dedicated Server. Trigger END MISSION has no effect - fixed.
DCS: F/A-18C
- Harpoon Options now refresh properly when switching to new station after launching missile.
- Harpoon POP maneuver implemented now.
- Updated Russian manual.
- Fire control application now calculates wind for rockets.
- Changing laser code for GBU changes code for AGM-65E if carried - fixed.
DCS: Mi-8MTV2
- Fixed sequence of rockets firing.
DCS C-101 by AvioDev
- DH light will not illuminate now, when triggered, if secondary DC bus is not powered or RAD ALT CB is pulled.
- Added radio altimeter switch functionality.
- Added canopy fracturing lever functionality and effects (depressurization, visual effect and sound).
- C-101CC main altimeter baro setting synchronization in multicrew: the rear cockpit main altimeter uses the forward cockpit altimeter pressure setting.
- C-101EB VHF radio (ARC-134) multicrew synchronization implemented.
- Added explosive depressurization to Mission Editor failures.
- Several fixes regarding canopies functionality both in multicrew and in single player.
- Corrected radio altimeter name in ES localization (RadioaltĂmetro <-> CC RadioaltĂmetro).
- Added depressurization due to damage of front or rear canopies.
- Improved fractured canopy model and texture of cockpit view.
- Cabin will depressurize now when ejecting.
- Fixed binding to keyboard and HOTAS of ARC-164 UHF radio knobs and switches.
- Added IFF Reply Test Lamp and IFF Test Light control inputs, which were missing.
- Fixed Standby Horizon Pitch Reference Adjust binding to keyboard and HOTAS.
- Added hypoxia (oxygen starvation) effect.
- Added ARC-164 (C-101EB UHF radio) multicrew synchronization.
- Cockpit labels are now readable when using low textures option (increased resolution).
- Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of ARC-134 (C-101EB VHF radio) knobs and switches.
- Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of C-101CC V/TVU-740 radio knobs and switches.
- Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of console and instrument lights dimmers.
- Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of cabin temperature control.
- Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of intercom knobs and dials for C-101EB and C-101CC.
DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
- Add bindable toggles for AFCS panel
- Add bindable toggles for Pilot Display Control Panel (PDCP)
- Add correct default axis assignments for Thrustmaster TPR pedals
- Ignore STAB switch in all radar PD modes (always earth stabilized in PD)
- Fix radar altimeter aural warning remaining on forever when fix is lost while it was on
- Reduced radar altimeter inaccuracy over water
- Radar altimeter accuracy now also depends on the depth of water; it is more accurate over shallow water
- Improved trimmer behavior
- A/G impact point solution over water jitters less now (this affected rockets the most)
- Fixed INS confusing spawn position if 2nd ship was too close to the carrier
- Fixed TTG on dest not working if dest was left of the nose
- Fixed being unable to detect small RCS aircraft
- Fix not correctly identifying aircraft carrier when on deck in a tight battlegroup
- Added CAP-9M/CATM-9 to allowable stores
- Updated mission fail trigger logic for Quickstart âWatching the Devildog - Laser Guided Bombsâ
- Updated mission fail trigger logic for âWatching the Devildogâ SP and Coop versions
- Further tweaking of pitch moment with flaps
- Further tweaking of pitch damping
- Improvements to flight model testing systems
DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM
- VTH Radar elevation bar is now visible only in BA2 and BAH modes
- Fix for MAG unlock, slaved and not
- Radar TWS heading arrow fixed
- RDI lock ranges changes for all close combat modes
- Mag lock triangle resized to match radar square
- VTB colors changed to match real one
- RDI contacts detection fix when exiting from close combat modes
- WSC AG memorize feature fix, now will save PCA/AG setting and will reset hud to NAV
- Fix for CNM Neutral (PCA) when pressed in close combat modes.
- RDI in TWS will now have a single bar tracking
- BA2 re enabled as next to BAH
- Radar unlock available only via WSC depress
- TDC position and radar range doesnât reset after unlock or close combat modes exit
Campaigns
- M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon. Mission 7: fixed issue with AI flights not following player.
- Worlds Apart 2026 Campaign by Low Level Heaven. All missions updated with bug fixes and improvements.
- Mi-8 Oilfield: Fixed crash of Mi-26 at start of the 5th mission. Removed AI Yak-40 that collides with Mi-26 in 1th mission.
