DCS 2.8

Flight Sims
1152

there are no fighters in russian inventory, all interceptors :wink:

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1153

Not according to NATO.

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1154

Iā€™d fly a Foxbat, mainly Iā€™d be curious how DCS handles high altitude flight.

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1155

From what Iā€™ve read about the MiG-25 and 31 itā€™s like flying a single/2 seat Concorde with missiles (plus gun for some of the 31 models).
The only in service fighter with a turn radius that matches the SR-71.

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1156

absolutely, but the most interesting part about it imo is that they, in multiple theaters, used it in a combat anyway

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1157

:eyes: :eyes: :eyes:
Current version number: DCS 2.8.5.40170 Open Beta
Next update: Planned 8th June 2023 ( subject to change )

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1158

I wonder if we will see Gazelle 2.0 in this

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1159

i think they said it would be in the next patch :grin:

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1160

:face_with_monocle: :face_with_monocle: :face_with_monocle:
Sooo many things on The DCS Horizonā€¦Soooo many Possibilityā€™s

1161

I highly doubt that we will see the Strike Eagle, I know we wonā€™t see the Phantom :unamused:, Iā€™d be really surprised if we saw anything else new. Especially since the Kiowa was not going to be released until the Gazelle update came.

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1163

:eyes: :+1: :eyes:

1164

Youā€™re quick.

Iā€™ll likely get it, then try and add some ā€˜lifeā€™ to it.

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1165

:thinking: Gonna be one of those afternoons. But hey, Iā€™m off for a few days. I can wait!

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1166

Can you imagine How Bad The DCS site will Crash when The Heatblur Phantom Arrives??

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1167

Yup, massive compressor stall there trying to get on - was only trying to install my Mirage. Bad timing.

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1168

I am usually not home by the time a DCS Update lands so I do not get to enjoy the struggle to buy a product when the servers get hammered like this :sweat_smile:

Guess Iā€™ll be back later. I did manage to install the update though, at least the update servers seem to have bandwidth - it downloaded at a full 100MB/s :slight_smile:

1169

Didnā€™t see it in store, but if you start the game, it patches then listed in game BUT that patch just unlicensed everything I had, lolā€¦ sure, it will get fixed in time.

1170

While we wait for the E-shop to settle down, here are the latest OB notes:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.8.6.41066/

some highlights

Infantry no longer smoke when injured or killed :no_smoking:

Sinai Instant Action missions added to the Viper, Hornet, Apache, Hind, Hip

Viper and Hornet get new radar modes

Apache
Added Windshield wipers clear rain drops :umbrella:
Fixed: AGM-114L seem to fail to hit targets fired while aircraft is moving

Viggen

  • NEW: Added over 100 user requested keybinds (with special thanks to Munkwolf et al.).
    • Does not affect existing keybinds.

Tomcat

  • NEW: Major Ground Handling and Suspension Overhaul Phase 2:
    • Significant suspension and ground handling qualities update.
    • Increased Brake Torque.
    • Adjusted kneel actuator rate.
    • Completely redone strut forces and dynamics.
    • Adjusted kneel spring energy.

JF-17

  • Added: Weapon Qualification missions

Gazelle (major overhaul)

  • Flight model
    • Entirely rewritten FM
    • Overhauled engine and rotor behaviours
    • Updated mass and payload mass parameters
    • Many new behaviours added or reworked (ground effect, flapback/blowback, retreating blade stall, density altitude, ETLā€¦)
    • Engine surge effect from rapid collective movement added

SA342L

  • Added new weapons:
    • 2x/4x Mistral
    • 2x/4x HOT3
    • HMP400 gunpods (100, 200, 400)
    • Selectable GIAT M621 20mm

Mirage F1

Many weapons and flight model and controls adjustments

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1171

Thatā€™s just because it canā€™t connect to the ED Servers. And yes, ā€œofflineā€ mode initially requires internet accessā€¦ Welcome to the 21st century :confused:

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