Just a little update…
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These latest Newsletters have been Amazing!! Chalk full of info and Exciting News!!
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We really need ability to select maps installation directory. My ssd cant have all of those maps on one ssd…
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I have to say if we see Improved AI, more detailed ATC and properly modelled weather that will big a BIG step forward!
Excited about the Syria map too…“What?” I hear you cry… a map that makes actual sense in terms of plane sets and scenarios (its enough to make me forget about the Marianas map debacle)
I’m sure we won’t see the Dynamic Campaign in 2020 but thats another thing to look forward to (even if it is more “Tactical” in focus than the much beloved BMS Dynamic Campaigns)
Great update…though a shame we can’t have a better damage model for Ground Units if we’re having improved Aircraft damage modelling…
All in all good work DCS if some (most) of this actually comes to fruition!
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This has me a bit worried.
By itself - all good, for sure. However, does that mean two Kuz’s in the mission editor? Will the old model get patch for spawn issues?
I guess we’ll need two put both in MP incase non-owners can’t catch a wire on the new model as part of the license restrictions. Questions!
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Gotta bump this as well. I like the idea of the carrier modules, but it’s an absolute terror from a multiplayer mission creation standpoint. I’ve settled on the fact that I’ll have to use the existing carrier for most missions because for a public facing server, having 2 carriers of the same class is a rough proposition.
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I can’t see 2x kuznetzov in the same game, they may have to rename the old one or get rid of it altogether. It will be interesting to see how they do it
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Huh, I hope this will still get reconsidered. That is small for naval operations! Backfires will launch their anti-ship missiles across a third of this map. There is 2000 km of open ocean in any direction around the Marianas, us it!
Impressive amount of features for a home PC Simulator!
I’m utterly, absolutely, impressed! 0.0
Really… Lighting, ATC, Weather!
WOW!
That said… Nope, quite sure I’m not going to buy the Channel map. 
All the others?
Eh… I guess so!
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The Channel map is intriguing, with such an overlap to the Normandy map. Wouldn’t be surprised if we start seeing rumors of a P-51 v2 with the B model included; just a few more like that and we’ve essentially got the DCS version of Il-2 Normandy.
The rest of the newsletter is absolutely awesome. It may take a few years for everything to come to fruition, but man it’s going to be great when everything is in place. Considering flight sims are supposed to be a niche in a niche, with the DCS updates, Il-2, and FS2020, it really seems like we’re entering a golden age.
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I’m waffling a bit on the supercarrier module. Not liking the answers I’m seeing to questions about that, in particular how the Kuznetsov and Arleigh Burke are being handled. It’s still early so I’d imagine some details are still being ironed out, but I’m starting to feel the baseline assets will remain the standard in my missions.
The Channel map… That’s dependent on the appropriate assets. So far, too much seems barebones for me to justify getting it.
P-51B would be Sweet!!! 
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Oh I’m getting it all.
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Really looking forward to better lighting and weather.
…would love to see a Typhoon mentioned in one of those updates…
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DCS 2.5.5.41962 Open Beta
DCS World
Added AI short-range missile Scud-B launcher into ground units of some countries (Iran, Iraq and others). It can drive, but missile is not yet functioning and does not launch. WIP
Western RWR:
- LHA-1 Tarawa index ‘40’, – same AN/SPS-40 as on Spruance.
- KJ-2000 index 50.
- JF-17 index JF.
- HQ-7 LN SP index 7.
- HQ-7 STR SP index HQ.
Fixed M249 AI Infantry poor response to enemy contact.
Fixed name liveries for DEN Leo2A5.
Fixed flight.dll crash on user track.
Fixed mistake in text pop-up in the Russian version of lesson 1 (flaps rising) for Su-25T tutorial.
DCS F-16C by ED
Cockpit. MFD. Fixed wrong AG weapons number. Tuned lighting of navigation gauges and SAI.
Gap near canopy with head shift and mouse look - Fixed
LERX vortex effect corrected.
INS no longer tracks current coordinates in ATT mode.
No longer ALIGN indication in NARF.
Hydraulic flow corrected for JFS start procedure.
INS alignment resets when knob placed to NORM from STOR HDG.
INS coordinates should be confirmed by pilot on DED with enter.
INS coordinates fields on DED no longer limited to 5 or 6 digits.
INS coordinates confirm procedure added to autostart macro.
INS alignment now degraded in BATH mode.
Restored missing INS altitude correction from CADC data.
SAI pitch trim index animation corrected.
Fixed DED sub-pages switching.
Fixed AIM-120 reticle position on target
DCS: A-10C by ED
Custom cockpit options updated to correspond with the new model name.
Added strip on windshield glass by outer edges.
Canopy still present in F1 view after jettison - fixed.
Glued strip antenna added to the top of canopy.
BRT DIM Switch has no effect - fixed.
New cockpit caution panel APU GEN not illuminated - fixed.
ADI pointer not illuminated - fixed.
Emergency Chute Safety pin Should be removed for flight
DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Fixed RWR issue in MP, RWR signals will be displayed in order of priority, and the total number is limited
Fixed DL receiving E-2/E-3 message in MP
Fixed unguided AG gun/rocket/bomb CCIP not precise because it’s based on sea level.
- Using SPI (except waypoint) height for CCIP calculation
- self radar alt as backup height source
Fixed rada hpt/spt
Fixed radar TDC wont lock target in real time
Fixed radar antenna will try to follow hpt
Fixed radar AG image glitch (with ED’s help)
Fixed CM-802AKG will self destroy if launcher landed
Fixed PL-5EII IR missiles will have no tones if not fully powered, default caged, need HOTAS ‘T2_Press’ to cage/uncage PL-5EII missiles
Fixed HUD TDC axis control logic error
Fixed WMD7 camera init state error, WMD7 camera wont cage after OSB cage clicked
Fixed WPT/RP/PP load issue in MP
Fixed CMS loading issue
Add smoke generators support for pilon 1/2/4/6/7, default ‘T’ key assigned to turn on/off smokes.
Limitations to turn on smoke generators:
- MUST be in NAV master mode
- Gun MUST be deactivated
- FCS WOW signal MUST be off
Tweak AA missile TOF/TOA, limited by rocket power system time and life time, not hardcoded
Tweak CM-802AKG narrow FOV axis control speed, more quickly now
Tweak CM-802AKG gain/level control, by OSB buttons or keys sensor up/down/left/right, for game play
Restore kneeboard map
DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations
Added active stores display activated when in TAKT/Out, just pressed IRRB FRAMSTEGN (unless in IDNR) and when UNSAFED (unless in IDNR).
Fixed minus-sign on CK37 thanks to user outbaxx.
Fixed fading-effect of CK37 panel display.
Improved accuracy of low-drag bombs.
Time-to-waypoint is now zero when landing gears are extended or in landing-mode, before it was just frozen.
Fix to IFF IDENT CTD.
Fixed issues with sidewinder step (IRRB FRAMSTEGN) button.
DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED
TWS - AUTO scan centering does not center antenna elevation on L&S.
ACM entered from TWS incorrect.
L&S/DT2 trackfiles should appear above the LAR Indicator.
AIM-9 Tone does not come through headphone / helmet - fixed.
AIM 9 Not firing after selective jettison.
Fixed TD BOX Guns inside 3000 occluded.
Ground Targets will appear on SA Page if engaged - Fixed
R/BL Harpoon off axis warning - Fixed
DCS Fw 190 A-8 by ED
Gear indicator lights failing or not working correctly - fixed.
SZKK4 controls (knobs and switches) clickable zone increased.
DCS Fw 190 D-9 by ED
Clickable zone increased for cockpit controls: FuG 16 radio selectors, Landing Gear and Flaps Controls pushbuttons, Rocket control switches, Fuel gauge switch, ReVi altitude selector (rotary I)
ReVi altitude selector rotary II is fixed at “63”
DCS Mi-8MTV2 by ED
Fixed broken view position of door gunner at the second mission run.
DCS UH-1H Huey by ED
Fixed broken view position of door gunner at the second mission run.
DCS Combined Arms by ED
Mouse click will no longer fire weapon when ingame debriefing window is open.
DCS Caucasus by ED
Trees restored to original visualization.
Trees removed from roads in some locations.
Mozdok 08 runway broken lights fixed.
Improved a scene on the Gudauta airfield.
Larger aircraft can not use the taxiway. Fixed
Some minor visual improvements.
DCS Campaigns
Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon:
- M07: helipad and insurgent camp is no longer covered by the trees.
- M09: minor changes to AI wingman target reporting.
- M13: fixed rare issue when briefing at WP1 wouldn’t start.
- M14: fixed issue with F-16s not engaging bandits.
- M16: updated triggers so that chances of saving HVA are higher. Minor fixes to VO timings.
- M17: fixed issue with show of force by player having no effect on the CLA troops on the ground.
F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Corrected F-86 livery folder name for displaying of custom liveries.
sadly, no EEGS radar guns for viper yet 
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What are Deltas that we download every update? I am currently d/l 1169.5 Mb of Deltas 
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I have been wondering the same since they introduced that into their updater. I assume that is the part of the update where delta compression can be applied but I’m really unsure.
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Delta is often used to denote change, as in delta-V for the amount of velocity change a rocket can put out.
So I’d say delta’s in this context mean the bits that are changed. Now why those don’t just suffice, I have no idea. Because after that entire gig of deltas the thing decided to suck down almost 5 gigs of other files.
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It could be that they have delta compression applied only to certain types of files, and exempted other types. Or there’s actually 5 gigs of new files (which i doubt).
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