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PLEASE!!! Was just mentioning to somebody last night how nice it will be when this can actually be viewed without sunglasses :slight_smile: Looks like lots of stuff coming though which is great!

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Let me check my calendar…
10th of August works for me. You?
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DCS World Newsletter - 3 August 2018

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DCS: Yak-52 Now Available!
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DCS: Yak-52 early access will initially be available as part of the DCS World 2.5 Open Beta.

The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a tandem seat, radial engine, trainer aircraft that served as the primary aircraft trainer for the Soviet Union and many other nations. Introduced in 1979, the Yak-52 has been a popular choice among air forces given its rugged construction, ease of handling, tricycle landing gear, and simple maintenance. These same characteristic have made it a popular civilian aerobatics aircraft in its later years.

The Yak-52 is powered by a single Vedeneyev M-14P, nine-cylinder radial piston engine with 360 horsepower. We have created a new radial piston engine simulation from the ground up with a highly-realistic engine cooling model. The aircraft is very response given an empty weight of just one ton and large controls surfaces. Capable of pulling over 7 G and pushing up to negative 5 G, it’s no wonder the Yak-52 has been popular with aerobatic teams around the world.

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The DCS: Yak-52 provides a realistic pilot training progression from the Yak-52, to the L-39C jet trainer, to modern fighters like the MiG-29 and Su-27.

Purchase in DCS e-shop

Key Features:

  • Professional Flight Model that duplicates the flight characteristics of the Yak-52.
  • Detailed and realistic simulation of post-stall behavior that allows edge-of and out-of-envelope maneuvers.
  • Complete systems modeling of the Yak-52 that includes the engine, fuel, electrical and pneumatic systems.
  • Realistic, mouse-interactive cockpit in which almost all controls can be interacted with.
  • Accurate external and cockpit sounds that were recorded from a Yak-52.
  • Interactive training missions included. Learn to start up, taxi, takeoff, and land the Yak-52 like a real pilot.
  • Multiple liveries as both a military trainer and civilian aerobatic aircraft.
  • Cooperative multiplayer. Fly with a friend in the same aircraft.
  • Full virtual reality support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft Mixed Reality, and others.

Yak-52 FAQ

DCS World 2.5.2 Open Beta Update 8In addition to providing support for the DCS: Yak-52, update 8 for the DCS World Open Beta bring several other improvements.DCS 2.5.2.20036 changelog

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Hey!
I thought we agreed on the 10th…!
I’m still on vacation… Not fair!
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You’re on vacation, was hoping you wouldn’t see :wink:

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Sneaky buggers, the lot of you!
Releasing modules during the summer should be prohibited! There must be a law against it…
Oh well, I’m having a Carlsberg and reading the manual. Life could be worse… :wink:

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Yeah, much worse… :wink:

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DCS World Newsletter - 10 August 2018

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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbkPLavQ3MU

DCS 2.5 Persian Gulf - Yak-52 - First Look by Hellreign82
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hdGgq69ieA

Purchase now in DCS e-shop

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

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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.

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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!

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This makes me happy.

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DCS 2.5.2.20601 Update 9

The next modules was migrated to new keyless DRM copy protection system.

  • Nevada
  • Normandy
  • WWII Asset Pack
  • Spitfire
  • Su-33
  • AJS-37 Viggen
  • Mirage-2000

DCS World

  • Added South Africa (ME, logbook)
  • Don’t work pre-planned failures on some planes - fixed.
  • Fighters taking off from CV drift to the right - fixed.
  • VR. The problem with second mission launch on ATI video cards fixed.
  • Fixed Error appears when you try to add a input key commands after switching between different modules.
  • DCS won’t start after cleaning list of coalitions - fixed.
  • P-51D added to China.
  • F-14A added to Iran.
  • Added units to Oman and UAE.
  • Added to Iran missed earlier SA-10 CP 54K6.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

  • Eliminated slides on deck.
  • Added AIM-9X Air-to-Air missile.
  • Added indication and sounds for EW.
  • Added FLOOD mode for AIM-7.
  • Added max target aspect cue на DDI (Radar format)
  • TOF issues for AIM-7/120 fixed.

DCS AJS 37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

  • Exterior mirrors now reflect the environment
  • Fixed various clipping and shine-through issues in exterior (esp. Cockpit)
  • Sculpted new normal map for exhaust nozzle and area
  • Sculpted new normal map for exterior exhaust shell
  • Added RoughMet textures for the exhaust shell
  • Added static turbine texture for better deep engine detail
  • Metal elements on wings now have appropriate material definitions
  • SPA-mode: Fix of adding more than 9 MALs should reset count + manually entered MALs shouldn’t be overwritten.
  • SPA-mode: Info about fix (target heading and speed) wasnt displayed after a SKU-fix was taken and then it was also immediately overwritten in AKTPOS.
  • Other various fixes to SPA-mode
  • Bombing: Added bomb-rate “catch-up” on first bomb impulses: improves bombing accuracy
  • Bombing: DYK/dive bombing mode changed so release is begun at later time making the sight more centered in view and easier to use
  • Custom cartridges: Automatically generated mission plans improved with additional info in kneeboard
  • Custom cartridges: ability to automatically generate mission for MÅL and SKU targets by landing and setting master mode BER.
  • Custom cartridges: for dynamically generated cartridges the time-on-target can be changed with key command.
  • Other custom cartridge fixes
  • Added Quick Missions for Persian Gulf Map.
  • Changes to AI RB-04E definitions. AI now fire RB-04 and break away.
  • Updated RB04 / RB15 Warhead
  • Tweaked RB04E motor burntime…

DCS Yak-52

  • 3 blade propeller skin corrected.
  • Animation of priming plunger corrected.
  • Throttles visuals sync in both cockpits.
  • The flaps control is available for solo flight.
  • Fixed ARK-15M control light not showing status upon mission start.
  • Changed ejection order so that trainee ejects first.
  • Added Bare Metal skin for all countries.
  • Maximum nose wheel deflection angle corrected.
  • The setup radio frequency in the ME will be shown on the cockpit radio correctly.
  • Set trim analog axis to be bi-directional.
  • Added a properly sized oil cooler.
  • Implemented hide stick option.
  • Major improvement of input terms and cockpit tooltips.

DCS FC3

  • Su-27/J-11A. AI intake FOD shields not retract after takeoff corrected.
  • J-11A. Engine sound corrected.
  • Su-25T. Very bright screen of Shkval corrected.
  • Su-33. Corrected an AI deck takeoff procedure without strange movements.
  • Su-27. Fuel increases after maneuver if “Unlimited Fuel” is checked - fixed.

DCS Spitfire IX

  • Spitfire CW liveries LODs corrected.
  • Reworked drop tank jettison so it pulls on attached drop tank only.

DCS F-5E

  • TACAN Volume Knob axis fixed.
  • Restored animation of TDC.

DCS Persian Gulf

  • Corrected Sirri Island VOR wrong frequency in map

Missions

  • Mi-8MTV2 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
  • Ka-50 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
  • FC3 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
  • F/A-18C - added new Instant Action missions, gate flight, 8 vs 8 battle and two Case III landing.
  • Yak-52 - Added Instant Action missions for Nevada, Persian Gulf and Normandy maps.

Campaigns

  • F-15C Red Flag Campaign added CN localization

Skins
L-39C skins:

French EC24 by NOiD.
German Bundeswehr 28+53 by Papacharly.
P-51D skins (China Asset Pack):
PLAAF by zj_561

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Is this for the versions outside of Steam? And can we expect all modules go to this system in the near term?

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DCS World Newsletter - 17 August 2018

DCS World Open Beta Update
This week we released DCS World Open Beta Update #9. Highlights of this update include:

  • Several more modules have been moved to the keyless protection system. These include the NTTR and Normandy maps, WWII Assets Pack, Spitfire, Su-33, AJS-37 Viggen, and the M-2000C. These modules are now tied to users accounts rather than keys.

  • Many new Hornet additions to include preliminary AIM-9X, AIM-120 active and time-to-go timers, AIM-120 VISUAL mode and AIM-7 LOFT mode, EW page symbols, EW HUD, EW Offset, increased of ICLS needles size, and eliminated deck sliding after landing.

  • Many new AJS-37 Viggen changes like corrected mirror reflections, adjusted normal maps, fixes to the SPA mode, custom cartridge settings, and others.

  • Yak-52 changes include corrected textures for the 3-bladed prop, hide stick option added, tool tip improvements, primer animation corrected, and more.

You can read more about these and many others in the dedicated thread on the DCS forum.

SS-1C Scud-B
Earlier we have showed off work-in-progress images of some new units coming to DCS World like the SA-2 and Rapier SAM systems and the HY-2 “Silkworm” anti-ship cruise missile. This week we’d like to show you the first images of the SS-1C Scud-B short-range ballistic missile.

First developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s, the Scud-B (Russian Theater Ballistic Missile system 9К72 Elbrus with missile 8K14 or R-17) has been fielded by more than 32 countries, has a range of up to 300 km, a 450 meter accuracy, and a 985 kg high-explosive warhead. The Scud-B is a mobile system that is transported and launched from a MAZ-543 Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) (Russian index 9P117).

The Scud-B was infamous during the first Gulf War and will play a critical target for missions and campaigns in the Persian Gulf map and others.

DCS: Yak-52 Released on Steam
This week we released DCS: Yak-52 for Steam. You can purchase it from our Steam Store page

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DCS World Newsletter 24 August 2018

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DCS World Helicopter Autumn Sale Pack
Starting September 5th, 2018 and lasting until September 30th, 2018, we are offering all four DCS World helicopters for just $69.99! Normally a $199.96 value; this is a 65% saving on each helicopter. DCS World offers some of the most realistic helicopter simulations available on the PC, and nothing compares to the helicopter combat environment that DCS World offers.
For new DCS World helicopter players, this is a rare opportunity not to miss. Find here on September 5th, 2018:
E-Shop Special Offers
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/

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DCS: UH-1H Huey
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/…/…/helicopters/huey/

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/…/helicopters/magni…/

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/…/helic…/black_shark/

DCS: SA342 Gazelle
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/…/helicopte…/gazelle/

DCS World 2.5 Release Version Update 9
This week we moved the DCS World Open Beta to the DCS World Release version. Some of the more noteworthy changes include:

  • Several more modules have been moved to the keyless protection system. These include the NTTR and Normandy maps, WWII Assets Pack, Spitfire, Su-33, AJS-37 Viggen, and the M-2000C. These modules are now tied to users accounts rather than keys.

  • Many new Hornet additions to include preliminary AIM-9X, AIM-120 active and time-to-go timers, AIM-120 VISUAL mode and AIM-7 LOFT mode, EW page symbols, EW HUD, EW Offset, increased of ICLS needles size, and eliminated deck sliding after landing.

  • Many new AJS-37 Viggen changes like corrected mirror reflections, adjusted normal maps, fixes to the SPA mode, custom cartridge settings, and others.

  • Yak-52 changes include corrected textures for the 3-bladed prop, hide stick option added, to tip improvements, primer animation corrected, and more.

In our next Open Beta update, we’ll be addressing several items that include the AGM-56E for the AV-8B CTD and AIM-9X persistent search tone.

F-15C: Aggressors BFM Campaign on Steam
Purchase from:
https://store.steampowered.com/…/F15C_Aggressors_BFM_Campa…/

The F-15C Aggressors BFM campaign puts you in the cockpit of an F-15C Eagle as a new Aggressor pilot with the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base.
Based on real world procedures, you will fly as “Red Air” against “Blue Air” forces. Upon arrival you will fly a familiarization flight around the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). Then you will face a series of challenging Basic Fighter Maneuver (BFM) missions against similar and dis-similar aircraft.
Your opponents include the F-4E, F-14A, F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18C, M-2000C, MiG-29G, CF-188 and MiG-21.
Additionally, there are 10 single player practice missions with in-air starts so you can perfect your BFM tactics, techniques and procedures.
There are over 1,000 voice-overs and over 45 pages of briefing material including the F-15C Amplified Checklist, RED FLAG Spins, Red Forces In Flight Guide, Maps, Diagrams, Custom Kneeboards and Mission Data cards.

DCS World War II Update
An important aspect DCS World War II is the addition of additional player-controlled and AI aircraft. Some of these include the P-47D, Mosquito, A-20, C-47, Fw 190 A-8, and Ju-88. All of these are various stages of development, and they will serve a vital role in fleshing out the DCS World II experience in concert with the new damage modelling, new World War II era maps, and dogfight AI. As each of these elements progress to the point we’re ready to introduce in DCS World, we’ll be talking about them much, much more.
Today we’d like to show off some of the P-47D skins we are working on, as well as the Mosquito.

Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

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Mosquito! Jug! Mosquito!

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2.5.3.21016 Open Beta

DCS World

  • BRU-42 weight is corrected
  • Ground units are no more moved out of the bridge being attacked
  • Mouse camera control now works after mission change
  • Smoke from generators no more displayed after aircraft damaged
  • F10 map will center on players aircraft at first entering
  • ‘Twin S-25OFM’ payload weight corrected
  • DCS crash when user lands on carrier in VTOL aircraft fixed
  • Flight model updated for all AIM-7 family
  • Rain droplets artifacts fixed for all cockpits
  • Dust and smoke atmosphere effect added to Mission Editor

Mission Editor

  • GUI Error when using task ‘Embark’ to transport for vehicle fixed
  • GUI Error when user tries to open tab Stop Condition after add waypoint fixed
  • Different Labels options added
  • Aircraft initial speed calculated based on optimal cruise values
  • Rain droplets option listbox replaced with checkbox
  • MSAA 8x option removed
  • F10 view can be unzoomed now when mission saved with maximal zoom in ME
  • Box for ‘Time left’ text expanded (offline mode)

FC3

  • No more HUD avionics freeze when Mer*6 Fab-100 jettisoned

Yak-52

  • max weight is corrected
  • Engine damage appears when player exceeds max possible RPM
  • Engine start sequence is corrected
  • ‘Fighter’ aircraft icon replaced

Terrains

  • Normandy: terrain shining removed

F/A-18C

  • AIM7 FLOOD mode corrected
  • PRF selection label by OSB 1 changed to PDI cannot be changed unless the lock is dropped
  • Hornet PAI will now engage targets with radar-guided missiles
  • Power Up sound, EW Tones and Lights added
  • HSI brightness now can be adjusted
  • Corrected AIM-9X search tone
  • Over-wing vapor added
  • AIM-9X HOBS extended to 90 degrees

L-39C

  • Gunsight option for L-39 moved to the Mission Editor, aircraft panel

F-5E

  • RWR intensity knob now rotates smooth
  • F-5E Chinese cockpit texture added

Mi-8

  • Mi-8MTV2 Chinese cockpit texture updated

China Asset Pack

  • Surface-To-Air missile parameters updated

Campaigns

  • Mi-8 Oilfield: Mission 12 improved, APA-80 starts after switching off the external power
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  • fixed AIM-9X tone (no longer gets stuck)
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DCS World Open Beta Update

This week we introduced several changes to the Open Beta for DCS World. Highlights include:

  • Fixed CTD resulting from AV-8B VTOL landing and AGM-65 use
  • Corrected rain drop effects on canopy and check box added
  • New unit label options added: full, abbreviated, and dot only
  • Yak-52 excessive RPM damage added and start sequence corrected
  • AI engaging with radar-guided missile logic corrected. Crank was also re-introduced
  • Dust and smoke atmosphere effect added to Mission Editor
  • Hornet AIM-7 FLOOD mode improved, AIM-9X search tone corrected, PRF selection added, HSI brightness corrected, over-wing vapor, High Off Boresight (HOBS) expanded to 90 degrees for the AIM-9X, and more EW tones and symbols added

Please see the complete change log here.

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign

The Memory of a Hero campaign follows the story of helicopter pilot Sergey Pavlovich Borisov. Being an honored sniper and research helicopter pilot and a hero of the Soviet Union and Russia, this campaign explores his experiences in the Mi-8MTV2 and the Ka-50 Black Shark. The campaign is full of danger and exciting moments as you relive some of his more harrowing experiences!

Download from: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com

The campaign consists of more than 16 missions that include:

  • Work for a large Siberian transport airline
  • Transport workers and repair crews to oil deposits
  • Take part in the Abkhaz-Georgian war of 1993 while flying the then-secret Ka-50 attack helicopter
  • Participate in intelligence gathering activities over Georgian territory prior to the conflict in South Ossetia. Do so in concert with the help of special FSS equipment and direct support from the Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS)
  • Perform Ka-50 counter-terror operations in the southern Caucasus region and along the Georgian border
  • Take part in rescue operations over the Black Sea in an Mi-8MTV2

The action is told through a gripping story narrative with an original soundtrack by The Last Haven.

This campaign requires ownership of DCS: Black Shark 2 and DCS: Mi-8MTV2.

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World War II Assets Update

In addition to the new aircraft we recently discussed, we continue to add new ground units. The next will be the SturmgeschĂźtz (Stug) III. The Stug III was a German assault gun and the second most produced German armor vehicle of the Second World War. Designed as an infantry support weapon with a 7.5 cm L/48 gun, it was built on the Panzer III chassis, but was also used as a tank destroyer.

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Sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

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2.5.3.21153 Open Beta hotfix 2

  • Senaki parking positions fixed in “FC3-Su-27-Blockade.miz” mission
  • Wrong mission texts in no-EN locales for “SoH-F-15C-IA - BFM” Quick Start mission fixed
  • Mission Editor crash fixed
  • Multimonitor configurations: picture on second monitor now cleared when user switches to F10 map

F/A-18C

  • ACM indication error when select AA weapon fixed

MiG-15

  • Throttle sticking in max and min positions when controlled by keyboard fixed

F-5E

  • Trimmer reverse in pitch channel fixed

Known issue: crash on protected terrains still exists

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“The Memory of a Hero campaign follows the story of helicopter pilot Sergey Pavlovich Borisov. Being an honored sniper and research helicopter pilot and a hero of the Soviet Union and Russia, this campaign explores his experiences in the Mi-8MTV2 and the Ka-50 Black Shark. The campaign is full of danger and exciting moments as you relive some of his more harrowing experiences!”

Sounds simultaneously cool and ridiculous - like a Steven Seagal movie

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DCS 2.5.3.21235 Open Beta hotfix 3

  • Fixed crash at start mission in the Persian Gulf and Normandy.
  • Fixed issue of Oculus Rift with Asynchronous Spacewarp mode.
  • Added Helicopters Ops mission dedicated to start of sales the Helicopters bundle (Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, SA342)
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