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DCS World Newsletter- 27 October 2017

 

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DCS: AV-8B N/A VTOL by RAZBAM Available for Pre-Purchase with Discount

We are very pleased to announce the start of the pre-purchase period for RAZBAM’s eagerly awaiting AV-8B N/A VTOL! During the pre-purchase period, this module will be priced at $49.99 USD. Once the Early Access is released in late-November 2017, the price will be $59.99 USD.

 

Pre-purchase now in DCS e-shop

 

Pre-purchase Trailer video

 

 

The AV-8B project was born in the early 1970's as an effort to address the operational inadequacies of the AV-8A first generation Harrier, aimed to dramatically improve the capabilities and performance of the early AV-8A's. The AV-8B made its maiden flight in November 1981 and entered service with the United States Marine Corps in January 1985. It later evolved into the AV-8B N/A (Night Attack) and AV-8B Harrier II Plus.

 

First flight of a modified AV-8B in the night attack configuration was on June 26th, 1987. Deliveries to the USMC began in September of 1989 to VMA-214 at Yuma, Arizona. Follow-up units based out of Yuma received their Night Attack AV-8Bs by the end of 1992.The AV-8B N/A variant (originally known as the AV-8D) had its first operational development in 1984 and included use of the NAVFLIR (Navigation Forward-Looking Infrared camera, consisting of a GEC-Marconi FLIR system mounted in the nose) for night operations. Additionally, GEC Cat's Eyes night vision goggles were provided to the pilot as well as a revised cockpit with color MFDs, a wider field-of-view HUD display, a color CRT digital moving map, and a complete "heads-down" operation capability. The AV-8B N/A also sports four Tracor ALE-39 countermeasures dispensers along the top of the rear fuselage, in addition to two ALE-39 dispensers along the lower rear of the fuselage. The AV-8B N/A also fields an updated version of the Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 (F402-RR-408 ) vectored-thrust turbofan engine.

 

 

More AV-8B screenshots

 

The subject of this study level simulation is the AV-8B N/A Bu No's 163853 and up which are the latest variant of this very capable AV-8B version.

 

Key Features of DCS: AV-8B N/A VTOL by RAZBAM include:

 

  • Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft
  • Highly detailed external 3D model and textures with animations
  • Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls
  • Highly realistic modelling of the aircraft systems including electrical, fuel, hydraulics, lighting, engine and navigation that includes:
  • Digital Engine Control System (DECS)
     
     
  • Automatic Fuel System
     
     
  • Air Refueling System
     
     
  • Electrical Power System
     
     
  • External Lighting
     
     
  • Internal Lighting
     
     
  • Hydraulic Power Supply System
     
     
  • Flight Control System (FCS)
     
     
  • Head-Up Display (HUD)
     
     
  • Up-front Control (UFC)
     
     
  • Option Display Unit (ODU)
     
     
  • Multipurpose Color Displays (MPCD)
     
     
  • VREST Computer (for jet-borne flight)
     
     
  • Air Data Computer (ADC)
     
     
  • Environmental Control System (ECS)
     
     
  • On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
     
     
  • Realistic weapons, sensor, and defensive systems include:
  • Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground GAU-12 Equalizer 25 mm (0.984 in) 5-barreled Rotary cannon pod
     
     
  • 6 under-wing pylon stations holding up to 9,200 lb (4,200 kg) of payload which include:
     
     
  • AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar-sized infrared-guided missiles
     
     
  • AGM-65 Maverick Air-to-Surface missiles
     
     
  • Mark 80 series of unguided bombs (including 3 kg [6.6 lb] and 14 kg [31 lb] practice bombs)
     
     
  • Paveway series of Laser-Guided Bombs (LGBs)
     
     
  • Joint Direct Attack Munitions (GBU-38, GBU-32, and GBU-54)
     
     
  • Mark 20 Cluster Bomb Units (CBUs)
     
     
  • AN/AAQ-28V LITENING targeting pod
     
     
  • ALQ-164 ECM Pod
     
     
  • Several skins
  • Detailed Operational Manual and Pocket guide
  • Instant Action, Single, and Training Missions
  • Detailed representation of the USS Tarawa (LHA-1), lead ship of her class.

 

Steam Halloween Sale

From 26 October to 1 November, Steam is having their Halloween Sale. We are taking part with 40% off on most of our Steam library.

 

DCS World Steam Store

http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 3 November 2017

 

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DCS World 2.1.1 Update 6 Released

This week we released the 6th update to DCS World 2.1.1. This update primarily addresses improvements to the level of detail and lighting of the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map.

 

You can find the complete changelog on the DCS forum

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet – Cinematic Gameplay Video 1

With the addition of “Glowing Amraam” to our team as our video producer, he’s been busy creating all sorts of new multimedia content. For this week, we have our first Hornet cinematic gameplay video. We hope you enjoy it as a taste of what’s to come.

 

 

 

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen Available on Steam

 

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DCS World Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

Trailer video:

 

 

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 10 November 2017

 

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DCS World 1.5.7 Update 5

This week we have released a fifth update to DCS World version 1.5.7. The primary feature of this update is to fix the server crash that could happen if a client has been disconnected by time-out.

 

You can find the complete DCS World 1.5.7 Update 5 changelog on the DCS forum.

 

DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map Teaser

In addition to the development of new aircraft for DCS World, the creation of new theaters in which to fly in are an equally important aspect of the simulation. Today we are happy to provide a little look at the next map coming to DCS World: DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map! As we get closer to release, we will be providing more details on this new combat theater coming to DCS World.

 

Teaser Video:

 

 

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 17 November 2017

 

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Autumn 2017 Bonus Event

Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until 27 November at 0900 GMT, you can use your bonus points to save up to 60% on most DCS World store items! Please note that this is a bonus event and not a flat sale on all modules. You can read about the bonus program here.

 

If you have available bonus points, you can apply them during the store checkout process.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack Update

In our continuing effort to add more content to the World War II Assets Pack, several new AI-only aircraft are in development. These include the Ju-88, A-20, and C-47.

 

The Junkers Ju-88 was a German, twin-engined medium bomber. Over 16,000 were produced and ranged in roles including bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, and others.

 

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The Douglas A-20 Havoc/Boston was a United States light bomber that was flown by several allied nations during WWII. The A-20 was a very versatile aircraft with good speed and maneuverability for a light bomber.

 

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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was a work horse for the allies in World War II and served as a troop and cargo transport. Also known by the nickname “Gooney Bird”, the C-47 was also instrumental in paratrooper operations.

 

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet Cinematic Video – Over the Strait of Hormuz

This week we bring you our second cinematic video for DCS: F/A-18C Hornet. Today we see our Hornet over our next, new map for DCS World: the Strait of Hormuz Map. This map is being specifically created to support our Hornet. However, like all DCS World maps, this map will support all DCS World aircraft modules and Combined Arms.

 

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 24 November 2017

 

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Announcing DCS: Yak-52

We are pleased to announce a new DCS World aircraft that is currently well into development: the Yakovlev Yak-52. This is an outgrowth of a professional, training project that we are also bringing to you.

 

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.

 

Powered by a single Vedeneyev M-14P, nine-cylinder radial piston engine with 360 horsepower, the aircraft is very response given an empty weight of just 998 kg 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.

 

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

 

Key Features:

  • Professional Flight Model that duplicates the flight characteristics of the Yak-52
  • 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 sounds of the Yak-52 like the engine and pneumatic system
  • Multiple liveries as both a military trainer and civilian aerobatic aircraft
  • Cooperative multiplayer. Fly with a friend in the same aircraft

 

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More WIP screenshots

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/screenshots/

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack Available on Steam

 

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Today we are pleased to release both the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack to Steam as part of the DCS World Open Beta on Steam. Combined, these introduce our first World War II environment for DCS World, and they are fantastic products to have for your P-51D, Spitfire Mk.IX, Bf 109 K-4, and Fw 190 D-9. This a big step for us to create an authentic World War II combat environment for the most realistic World War II aircraft simulations available.

 

In addition to purchasing the Normandy 1944 Map and World War II Assets Pack separately, we are also offering a bundle deal that consists of both with a 20% savings!

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

 

The DCS: Normandy 1944 Map is centered on the World War II battlefield of Normandy, France and is specifically created to depict the period after the D-Day landings and the establishment of several allied airfields in Normandy to support the beachhead breakout in late June 1944. The map measures 267 x 348 kilometers and includes airfields in both Normandy and southern England. The map includes the famous D-Day landing beaches and the "Atlantic Wall", rolling bocage fields of Normandy, large cities like Caen and Rouen, ports of Cherbourg and Le Havre, and 30 airfields. The map also includes multiple seasons and more detail and accuracy than any previous DCS World map by utilizing new map technologies.

 

In addition to being developed to support DCS: World War II modules, other module eras from the Korean War to Modern Day may also be used with this map.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack

 

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack provides numerous World War II air, land and sea assets to populate the Normandy and other DCS World maps with. Eagle Dynamics has spent several years creating an entirely new set of combat vehicles to support DCS: World War II, and each unit is created with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy.

In addition to populating World War II era maps, this asset pack can be used with all other DCS World map modules.

 

These assets include:

  • Tanks and Mobile Artillery
  • M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly
  • M4 Sherman with "Rhino" hedge cutter
  • Mk VIII Cromwell
  • Sd.Kfz. 162 Jagdpanzer IV
  • Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I
  • Pz.Kpfw VI Ausf. B Tiger II
  • Pz.Kpfw. V Panther
  • Pz.Kpfw. IV
  • Sd.Kfz. 166 Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär
  • Sd.Kfz. 173 Panzerjäger V Jagdpanther

Cars and Trucks

  • Jeep Willys
  • Truck CCKW 353
  • Bedford MWD
  • Kübelwagen 82
  • Truck Blitz 36-6700A
  • DRG Class 86 locomotive
  • Tank wagon
  • G10 covered wagon
  • DR 50 Ton Flat Wagon Type SSys

Anti-Aircraft Artillery

  • Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 8.8 cm Flak Gun 18, 36, & 37
  • 2 cm Flak 30/38/Flakvierling

Ships

  • LST Mk2
  • USS Samuel Chase

Infantry

  • US soldier
  • UK soldier
  • German soldier

Aircraft

  • B-17G bomber

 

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack will continue to grow with DCS: Combined Arms compatibility and free asset additions.

 

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Spitfire LF Mk.IX: Epsom Campaign Available on Steam

In addition to the Normandy 1944 Map and World War II Assets Pack, we are also releasing the first Spitfire campaign on Steam for the Normandy 1944 Map: Operation Epsom.

 

Fly the legendary Spitfire LF Mk. IX over Normandy in June 1944 as the allies attempt to break out of the D-Day landing beachheads. Battle German forces in the air and on the ground as the allies push south over 12 missions south of the Juno and Gold landing beaches. The missions consist of a combination of armed reconnaissance, intercepts, and directed ground attacks.

 

For this campaign, we teamed up with the greatly respected "Bunyap", who has created an amazing level of detail and content for the briefings and historical background. All missions and flights in the campaign are based on actual missions down to the squadrons, targets, locations, times, weather, flak locations, etc. We believe this will be the most historically accurate portrayal of World War II air combat in a PC flight simulation.

NOTE: DCS: Normandy 1944 Map, World War II Assets Pack and DCS: Spitfire LF Mk.IX are required to play this campaign.

 

Key Features:

  • 12 historic missions taken from detailed accounts of Operation Epsom
  • Detailed briefing and briefing images, including separate PDF mission files
  • Unique kneeboard graphics for each mission
  • Hundreds of specially recorded voice-over messages to recreate the actual callsigns and accents
  • A wide array of missions included armed reconnaissance, intercepts and ground attack
  • Takes advantage of new AI features like Flak avoidance and authentic formations

 

DCS World Steam Store

 

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 1 December 2017

 

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DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL Released!

We are delighted to announce that DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL by RAZBAM was released into Early Access on 29 November. This is the second offering from RAZBAM for DCS World after their critically acclaimed DCS: M-2000C. The AV-8B continues their dedication to detailed craftsmanship of this iconic aircraft.

 

Note: DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL uses our new, keyless protection system. This system requires periodic internet connections.

 

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Purchase from DCS e-shop

 

 

About DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL:

The AV-8B project was born in the early 1970's as an effort to address the operational inadequacies of the AV-8A first generation Harrier, aimed to dramatically improve the capabilities and performance of the early AV-8A's. The AV-8B made its maiden flight in November 1981 and entered service with the United States Marine Corps in January 1985. It later evolved into the AV-8B N/A (Night Attack) and AV-8B Harrier II Plus.

 

First flight of a modified AV-8B in the night attack configuration was on June 26th, 1987. Deliveries to the USMC began in September of 1989 to VMA-214 at Yuma, Arizona. Follow-up units based out of Yuma received their Night Attack AV-8Bs by the end of 1992.The AV-8B N/A variant (originally known as the AV-8D) had its first operational development in 1984 and included use of the NAVFLIR (Navigation Forward-Looking Infrared camera, consisting of a GEC-Marconi FLIR system mounted in the nose) for night operations. Additionally, GEC Cat's Eyes night vision goggles were provided to the pilot as well as a revised cockpit with color MFDs, a wider field-of-view HUD display, a color CRT digital moving map, and a complete "heads-down" operation capability. The AV-8B N/A also sports four Tracor ALE-39 countermeasures dispensers along the top of the rear fuselage, in addition to two ALE-39 dispensers along the lower rear of the fuselage. The AV-8B N/A also fields an updated version of the Rolls-Royce Pegasus 11-61 (F402-RR-408 ) vectored-thrust turbofan engine.

The subject of this study level simulation is the AV-8B N/A Bu No's 163853 and up which are the latest variant of this very capable AV-8B version.

 

Key Features of DCS: AV-8B N/A VTOL by RAZBAM include:

 

  • Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics of a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft
  • Highly detailed external 3D model and textures with animations
  • Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls
  • Highly realistic modelling of the aircraft systems including electrical, fuel, hydraulics, lighting, engine and navigation that includes:
  • Digital Engine Control System (DECS)
     
     
  • Automatic Fuel System
     
     
  • Air Refueling System
     
     
  • Electrical Power System
     
     
  • External Lighting
     
     
  • Internal Lighting
     
     
  • Hydraulic Power Supply System
     
     
  • Flight Control System (FCS)
     
     
  • Head-Up Display (HUD)
     
     
  • Up-front Control (UFC)
     
     
  • Option Display Unit (ODU)
     
     
  • Multipurpose Color Displays (MPCD)
     
     
  • VREST Computer (for jet-borne flight)
     
     
  • Air Data Computer (ADC)
     
     
  • Environmental Control System (ECS)
     
     
  • On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)
     
     
  • Realistic weapons, sensor, and defensive systems include:
  • Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground GAU-12 Equalizer 25 mm (0.984 in) 5-barreled Rotary cannon pod
     
     
  • 6 under-wing pylon stations holding up to 9,200 lb (4,200 kg) of payload which include:
     
     
  • AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar-sized infrared-guided missiles
     
     
  • AGM-65 Maverick Air-to-Surface missiles
     
     
  • Mark 80 series of unguided bombs (including 3 kg [6.6 lb] and 14 kg [31 lb] practice bombs)
     
     
  • Paveway series of Laser-Guided Bombs (LGBs)
     
     
  • Joint Direct Attack Munitions (GBU-38, GBU-32, and GBU-54)
     
     
  • Mark 20 Cluster Bomb Units (CBUs)
     
     
  • AN/AAQ-28V LITENING targeting pod
     
     
  • ALQ-164 ECM Pod
     
     
  • Several skins
  • Detailed Operational Manual and Pocket guide
  • Instant Action, Single, and Training Missions
  • Detailed representation of the USS Tarawa (LHA-1), lead ship of her class.

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 8 December 2017

 

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DCS World 2.2 Now Available

Version 2.2 of DCS World released!

The primary features of this update are the addition of the AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL and the P-51D Mustang: Charnwood Campaign to DCS World 2.

 

You can find the complete change log here.

 

P-51D Mustang: Charnwood Campaign Available

Created by the same team behind the Spitfire LF Mk.IX: Epsom Campaign, the Charnwood Campaign is a historically-based campaign for the P-51D Mustang over Normandy in July 1944. The Charnwood campaign reproduces P-51D missions flown in support of the allied breakout of Normandy and the eventual capture of Caen. Given the Mustang’s combination of air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities (bombs and rockets), this campaign offers a wealth of mission types and challenges. Each mission is based on real missions, down to the weather, mission times, squadrons, mission tasks, and allied and axis locations.

 

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Key Features:

  • 12 historic missions taken from detailed accounts of Operation Charnwood
  • Detailed briefing and briefing images, including separate PDF mission files
  • Unique kneeboard graphics for each mission
  • Hundreds of specially recorded voice-over messages to recreate the actual callsigns and accents
  • A wide array of missions included armed reconnaissance, rail interdiction, and ground attack
  • Takes advantage of new AI features like Flak avoidance, authentic formations, and improve artificial intelligence for air and ground units

 

See in the Campaign section of the DCS e-shop.

 

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack Update

Last week, we and RAZBAM released DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL with a great reception! We are all ecstatic about the overwhelming positive response! We and RAZBAM released a “hot fix” shortly after release that addressed a few pressing bugs. In the coming weeks and months, we and RAZBAM will be working hard to bring the AV-8B out of Early Access and on to Steam.

 

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL Web Page

 

 

 

Here are some of our favorite AV-8B fan videos over the past few days:

 

Thanks to all the Youtubers for supporting us!

 

Mi-8MTV2: Oilfield Campaign Available on Steam

The Mi-8MTV2: Oilfield Campaign is now available on Steam! This great campaign requires the DCS: Mi-8MTV2.

 

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Life in civil aviation is far removed from dangers of military conflict. Instead, it’s based on strict time tables and lunch breaks. Meet a group of old friends: captain Jury Maksimovich Protasov and his Mi-8MTV2 crew. After the events of the "Spring Tension" conflict, they are again in business together. However, this time they are gainfully employed as cargo transportation contractors, serving the interests of the oil industry.

 

Rather than combat, this campaign will test your knowledge of the Mi-8MTV2 navigation suite in order to locate oil derricks scattered over the forests. Challenge yourself as a cargo pilot and never have to worry about being shot at again!

 

Features:

  • Based on a real-life helicopter pilot missions
  • 16 full-scale missions
  • Various cargos and mission task situations
  • Landing in a different locations and weather conditions
  • Over 350 scripted radio messages
  • Voice overs for helicopter startup procedures
  • Briefing with flight chart maps
  • Flight charts are included pilot’s kneeboard
  • English and Russian localization - voice overs and subtitles

 

DCS World Steam Store:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

 

 

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DCS World Newsletter - 15 December 2017

 

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DCS World 1.5.8 Hot Fix 2

This week we released a new update for 1.5.8 that addresses some pressing issues such as:

  • Multiple AV-8Bs can operate form the Tarawa
  • Multiple Tarawa-class ships can be included in a ship grouping
  • Weapon-related crash for Combined Arms has been fixed
  • Rearm and Refuel menu error corrected for Multiplayer

You can read the complete list of changes on the DCS forum

 

Su-33 for DCS World Released on Steam

Available on the DCS World Steam Store page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

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The Su-33 has been the backbone of Russian aircraft carrier aviation since the late 1990s and is an all-weather fighter capable of engaging both air and surface targets. Based on the powerful Su-27 "Flanker", the Su-33 is a navalized version suited for operations aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. Changes to the Su-33 include strengthened landing gear, folding wings, more powerful engines, and the very visible canards.

 

The Su-33 is equipped with a powerful pulse doppler radar and an Infrared Search and Track (IRST) for engaging aerial targets with a wide range of radar- and infrared-guided missiles and its internal cannon. For air-to-surface attack, the Su-33 can be armed with many types of unguided bombs, rockets, and cluster munitions.

Despite its large size, the Su-33 is very capable in a dogfight when combined with its integral helmet-mounted sight and off-boresight missiles.

 

Key Features:

  • Professional Flight Model (PFM).
  • Virtual Reality supported.
  • Highly accurate and detailed external model and cockpit.
  • Wide range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, including internal cannon.
  • Modeling of electronic countermeasures and radar warning receiver.
  • Realistic modeling of carrier landing approach system.
  • Detailed and accurate simulation of the wing control surfaces that include the leading and trailing edge flaps and the differential ailerons. In addition to the conventional differential stabilizers, canard behavior has also been improved for more realistic behavior. The Flight Control System (FCS) will automatically reconfigure itself depending on the flight mode.
  • Includes the wing-fold mechanism, reinforced landing gear struts, and the inclusion of high-gain nose wheel steering for use on crowded carrier decks.
  • Correct physics for the arrestor wire and its' interaction with the aircraft.
  • The engines have a "special mode" that adds up to 12,800 kg of thrust (instead of the normal 12,500 kg of thrust). This mode also includes realistic operating time restrictions.
  • Includes a special FCS mode used when aerial refueling. When in this mode and the control stick is released, the aircraft will automatically maintain level flight. This FCS mode allows fine-control and thus making it easier to make contact with the tanker within a pitch range of plus or minus 5 degrees and of a roll angle of plus or minus 10 degrees.
  • The Auto-Thrust Control (ATC) is used for automatic speed holding and can be fine-tuned with a set speed switch. This can be useful with landing on the carrier.
  • Inclusion of the automatic collision avoidance system ("Uvod" mode) that allows safe nap-of-the-earth flying.

Note: This is the exact same Su-33 that comes with DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. As part of the DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 series, the cockpit is non-mouse interactive.

 

 

Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу

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DCS World Newsletter - 22 December 2017

 

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DCS World Winter Sale

It’s here! Starting today at 1500 GMT our Winter Sale will start and it will last until 3 January at 0900 GMT. During this sale, get great savings on the following:

60% off

  • DCS: A-10C Warthog
  • DCS: Black Shark 2
  • DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
  • DCS: Combined Arms
  • DCS: C-101
  • F-15C for DCS World
  • Su-27 for DCS World
  • Su-33 for DCS World

50% off on all other modules.

 

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Please find these great savings at:

Modules

Terrains

Campaigns

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, Episode 3: Preflight, Startup, Taxi and Takeoff 4K Video

This is our third introduction video to the Hornet, based on a Work-in-Progress build. In this video, we take a look at the preflight, startup, taxi and takeoff procedures in the F/A-18C Hornet. While most of the startup functions are now complete, there are still a few more to go.

 

 

If you have any questions, please see our FAQ

 

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL Released on Steam

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We are delighted to announce that DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL by RAZBAM was released into Early Access on 29 November. This is the second offering from RAZBAM for DCS World after their critically acclaimed DCS: M-2000C. The AV-8B continues their dedication to detailed craftsmanship with this iconic aircraft.

 

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL Web Page

 

DCS: AV-8B Night Attack S/VTOL in Steam

 

 

Note: DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL uses our new, keyless protection system. This system requires periodic internet connections.

 

 

 

Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу

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DCS World Newsletter - 29 December 2017

 

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Happy Holidays!

We at Eagle Dynamics would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday and a great 2018! 2017 has proved to be a great year for DCS World with the release of several great modules like the Normandy 1944 Map, the updated Su-33, the AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL, the AJS-37 Viggen, many fantastic campaigns, new objects and units for the DCS World maps like the World War II AI units, the NS 430, improvements to the mission editor and VR, and many, many more.

 

We and our partners plan even bigger and better things for 2018 to include:

  • DCS World 2.5 by the end of January
  • DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
  • DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map
  • DCS: F-14 Tomcat
  • DCS: JF-17
  • DCS: MiG-19
  • DCS: Mi-24P Hind
  • DCS: F-4E Phantom II
  • DCS: Bo-105
  • C-101CC variant for the DCS: C-101 module
  • DCS: Yak-52
  • DCS: I-16
  • DCS: Christen Eagle II
  • New aircraft carriers
  • Other new maps and continued updates to our existing maps
  • Several other unannounced projects

We will also be working on improvements to clouds, explosions with improved proximity damage, virtual reality, spotting system, network play, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), air-to-air missiles, and performance optimization with the inclusion of the Vulkan API. In parallel, we will continue to support and improve our existing modules.

With the pending release of DCS World 2.5 which will unify our projects and several exiting new modules, we see 2018 as being a great year to be a DCS World fan!

 

DCS World Winter Sale Continues

Our DCS World Winter sale will be ending on 3 January at 0900 GMT. During this sale, get great savings on the following:

60% off

  • DCS: A-10C Warthog
  • DCS: Black Shark 2
  • DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
  • DCS: Combined Arms
  • DCS: C-101
  • F-15C for DCS World
  • Su-27 for DCS World
  • Su-33 for DCS World

50% off on all other modules.

 

 

 

Please find these great savings at:

Modules

Terrains

Campaigns

 

Project Updates

We’d also like to take this time to update you on a few of our projects:

 

DCS World 2.5

Work is going well with all content complete and all blocking bugs resolved! Work though continues on tuning the map and updating paid campaigns that need to be adjusted for the map changes. This primarily entails moving units out of the many new forested areas on the map. We want this move to DCS World 2.5 to be as bug-free as possible.

 

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We have the holiday season fast approaching in Russia, and we need to give our staff time with their loved ones.

 

Given this, we will be releasing DCS World 2.5 by the end of January 2018. This is not an estimate, this is a promise.

 

DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version).

Modules under DCS World 1.5 and 2.2 will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 1.5 and DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 1.5 and 2.2. This should greatly reduce the amount of time to update to DCS World 2.5.

 

Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected.

Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam.

 

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

We and Belsimtek have been working long hours to bring the Hornet to an Early Access release state. Over the past few months, a lot of our time has been devoted to modeling the many fundamental systems that comprise the aircraft like the engines, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, flight control system, and many others. We are now starting to see the fruits of this labor, as evidence of the recent Hornet preflight, startup, taxi, and takeoff videos.

 

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Before we can release the Early Access version though, there are several important features we need to implement:

  • Weapon HUD modes
  • Moving map
  • Countermeasures
  • Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
  • Inertial Navigation System for Waypoints
  • Flight Model
  • Further development of the air-to-air radar
  • Integration of new weapons
  • Improve some of the cockpit art, display fonts, and HUD projection effect

Once these items are completed, we plan to release the Hornet into Early Access and we believe it will be an amazing experience!

 

For Hornet news, please consult our FAQ and our Mini-Updates.

 

DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map

 

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Our next combat theater map will be the Strait of Hormuz. All of the fundamental work on this map is complete and we are now tuning the elevation mesh, textures, and cleaning up bugs. We expect to release this map in the not-too-distant future and we believe it will be a great home for the Hornet and carrier operations!

 

DCS: Yak-52

As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, this will be an entertainment version of the Yak-52 we are developing for a commercial client. The Yak-52 will launch our new technology for radial engine dynamics which will provide a very realistic engine performance and management. This will be an extremely detailed and realistic simulation of the Yak-52 that will teach by-the-book training and aerobatics. Work is going very well and we are now focusing on the instrumentation and tuning the flight dynamics.

 

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We’re sure this will be a great lead-in aircraft for new DCS World players and provide a great progression of Russian combat aviation.

 

Happy holidays,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

 

 

 

 

 

Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу

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DCS World Newsletter - 5 January 2018

 

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AJS-37 Viggen: 16-2 Red Flag Campaign

The Viggen campaign for Red Flag is now available!

 

Purchase in the DCS e-shop

 

 

The AJS-37 Viggen: 16-2 Red Flag Campaign is a depiction of flying the AJS-37 Viggen during a typical Red Flag exercise in the skies over Nevada. Take the role of a US Air Force exchange pilot to the Swedish Air Force as you return to take part in a Red Flag in the cockpit of a Viggen. This campaign includes extensive briefing, map, and lineup card PDF files for each mission and was designed by the creators of the Spitfire: Epsom and Mustang: Charnwood campaigns.

 

All of the missions are based on input from pilots that have flown in Red Flag exercises and will provide you a challenge that will test even the most skilled virtual pilots.

 

Features:

  • 10 handcrafted mission that depict number of types of strike missions a Viggen pilot would fly in combat
  • Highly detailed mission briefings, mission maps, and lineup cards as PDF files
  • Custom voice overs and hundreds of triggers
  • This campaign requires ownership of DCS: AJS-37 Viggen, along with the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map.

 

Weekend Sale

In support of the Viggen Red Flag Campaign launch, we are offering a 40% off bundle deal that includes DCS: NEVADA Test the Training Range Map and DCS: AJS-37 Viggen!

 

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Find all of our Specials offers

 

Happy holidays,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

 

 

Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу

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