DCS 2.5.6.60645 Open Beta

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Open Beta changelog

Introduced new campaigns:

  • DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations.
  • DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86.
  • DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon.
  • DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Сampaign by SorelRo.
  • DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1 Campaign by Bunyap Campaigns.
  • DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign by Inverted.

DCS World

  • Sound. Fixed sound beating on external views with some angles of view.
  • Ships placed in shallow water vanish - fixed.
  • MP. Visual damage to the carrier not shown on server rejoin - fixed.
  • MP. AI Aircraft phantoms. Some control surfaces do not show movement - fixed.
  • SA-2 (S-75). Corrected missile autopilot. Fixed high-probability miss.
  • AI cold start with RADAR continuous search enabled on waypoint zero - fixed.
  • AI Ticonderoga class ships will fire even if they dont have line of sight for weapon - fixed.
  • Improvement. Player controlled ground unit now shown as white on F10 map.
  • BTR-82. Added desert livery.
  • Channel map. Units fall through bridges - fixed.
  • AI Continues to fire on aircraft after the pilot has bailed out - fixed.
  • F10 map. Measuring tool in F10 misaligned if Scale GUI not set to 1.0 - fixed.
  • MP. Blackout/Redout in MP - can still control aircraft - fixed.
  • 3D. Add new model Mk-82 Snakeye inert.
  • AI aircraft. 'Attack Group' task appears broken - fixed.
  • The torpedo LTF5b misses the target - fixed.
  • AI aircraft. Escorts do not engage correctly, SP and MP Server - fixed.
  • AI F/A-18C should turn off radar if their ECM is ON - done.
  • Voice chat. Returned the ability to select audio devices in simulation mode.
  • NS 430: Manual brightness cannot be adjusted - fixed.
  • M45 Quadmount doesn't register hits because of incorrect armor thickness - fixed.
  • DCSUpdated Czech localization.
  • Time of the bridge destruction is not recorded into track, that caused wrong replays - fixed.
  • Cockpit Missile Launch sound update.
  • MM. Allow to uninstall multiple modules at once.
  • AGM-154A/B JSOW final maneuver miss - fixed.
  • ME. Fixed GUI Error while trying to save mission when window "New mission setting" is open.
  • ME. Triggers. INITIALIZATION SCRIPT buttons (Open, Reset) doesn't work - fixed.
  • Fixed a typo in checkMaxDistance function which prevented it's proper work with marker beacons.
  • Fixed bug in the global Radio that should have led to some improvement of game performance.
  • Ships. Added bulk cargo vessel Handy Wind with helipad.
  • ZSU-57 recoil animation without shot for left barrel - fixed.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3

  • Adjusted cockpit gauges’ glass reflections.

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

  • Added: AG Radar TA mode.
  • Added: cockpit throttle texture.
  • Added: clickable mirror.
  • Added: call ground crew to reinstall/refill supplies (drag chute, oxy bottle, etc).
  • Added: if M>=1.35, cannot move the throttle from AB zone to [IDLE, MIL] zone unless the throttle emergency button is pushed down. Otherwise, it may cause engine surge or even flameout.
  • Added: gun sight/limiter preset in special option panel.
  • Added: more keyboard binding for knobs.
  • Fixed: number of tracked contacts in TWS mode (up to 10).
  • Fixed: SD10 not track jamming target after radar burn through.
  • Fixed: if radar not burnt through jam, SD10 can still loft.
  • Fixed: radar un-notchable (need more tuning).
  • Fixed: radar HOJ contact status not updated if jam after lock/track.
  • Fixed: SMS program not reset if DTC updated after rearm.
  • Fixed: pod still works after disappearing from pylon.
  • Fixed: campaign 07/09 localization.
  • Adjusted: chaff/flare program burst can be salvo (check your special option panel).
  • Adjusted: if born in air, it will not trigger foggy canopy, until land and open canopy then fly high (if relative humidity is high on ground).
  • Adjusted: zeroizer seat function switch turned on by default in cold start (Don't forget to turn it off before repair!).
  • Adjusted: throttle keyboard control step size.
  • Updated: localization (CN, RU, DE, ES, and FR) and credits.
  • Updated: cockpit model and texture.

China Asset Pack by Deka Ironwork Simulations

  • Adjusted: all ground units use WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER as wstype4.
  • Adjusted: weapon rcs.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

  • Added: Missing keybinding for seat height adjustment.
  • Added: JDAM Terminal Parameters are enabled.
  • Added: AGR20 - APKWS II guided rockets.
  • Updated: USS Tarawa: Changed the missiles from Sea Sparrows to RIM-116 RAMs.
  • Updated: Changed Course Knob to Course Switch functionality.
  • Updated: Rocket options: FFAR rockets (Mighty Mouse) have been deleted.
  • Updated: JDAM LAR representation on the EHSD.
  • Updated: Added 1.5 sec delay for JDAM release. This is the time the AC computer takes to send the bomb the target coordinates and terminal parameters.
  • Updated: High quantity bomb loadouts for consistency in weight and drag.
  • Improvement: Engine sounds with the assistance of 112th_Rossi.
  • Improvement: MPCD converted to Stroke (SVG) symbology.
  • Improvement: JDAM Data Block enabled in the EHSD.
  • Fixed: Course line not appearing for target points.
  • Fixed: WYPT and WO/S position when map is North-UP and Magnetic Heading selected.
  • Fixed: Map rotation when it is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
  • Fixed: TCN and TO/S position when map is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
  • Fixed: AWLS station position when map is North-Up and Magnetic Heading selected.
  • Fixed: SEQ. not displaying correctly on EHSD.
  • Fixed: Analog clock shows only ZULU time regardless of cockpit time set in ME.
  • Fixed: ALE-47 is OFF when starting in the air.
  • Fixed: EHSD bearing indicator always uses True Heading (fixed with SVG).
  • Fixed: TD symbol missing dot in center (fixed with SVG).
  • Fixed: EHSD course line remains green when a different color is selected.
  • Fixed: EW not resetting ECM dispensing program after rearm.
  • Fixed: CCIP cross and BFL still visible after all bombs have been released.
  • Fixed: Corrected position of wing tip vortices for KC-130.
  • Fixed: MPCD displays show on same spot when display mode is HUD ONLY.
  • Fixed: Aircraft going supersonic when high quantity bomb loadouts are released.
  • Fixed: DMT HUD symbology.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

  • Added: New keyboard bindings. See forum entry for complete list.
  • Added: New axes. See forum entry for complete list.
  • Added: NVG gain (with keyboard binding).
  • Updated: HSI VAD rho/theta select behavior.
  • Updated: ADI Cage/Uncage mechanism behavior.
  • Improvement: INS Vertical Update.
  • Improvement: INS Oblique Update.
  • Improvement: Updated exterior Model LODs to show Navigation Lights better when further away.
  • Fixed: Cockpit flood light rheostat.
  • Fixed: HSI adjustment knob behaviour.
  • Fixed: Locked target becoming DO when decreasing range.
  • Fixed: boresight/vertical scan display order.
  • Fixed: Radar ACM mode elevation bug.
  • Fixed: IFF HUD "A" or "F"(english) symbol not shown on Magic triangle lock.
  • Fixed: HUD FPM wrong drift caging at high bank angles.
  • Fixed: Wrong altitude transitions for HUD FPM caging/uncaging.
  • Fixed: Behavior for UVHF preset knob when using manual freq.
  • Fixed: OBL radar cue to match beam position.

DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

  • Fixed C-101EB Syria medium landing quickstart mission.
  • Fixed C-101 EB IFR Flight training mission.
  • Fixed boarding ladder, helmet and chocks flickering at cold start.
  • Fixed excessive pitch up moment during takeoff when using correct trimming.
  • Added trim margin to landing phase.
  • Modified elevator efficacy. Now the control stick has to be pulled further backwards during takeoff, as in the real airplane.
  • Reduced engine pitch moment.
  • Fixed Heading Reference System drift when flying headings close to 360° or 180°.
  • Added C-101CC IFR training missions (EN and ES).
  • Added C-101 Campaign.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED

  • Added GMT/GMTT radar modes.
  • Added SEA Mode for radar.
  • Added functionality for ASPJ (jammer).
  • Added functionality for S/A and AUTO ALE modes.
  • Added Transmit Designate (TXDSG) option on the Situational Awareness display.
  • Added Fuel Low BIT.
  • Added Bullseye on Hornet Targeting Pod.
  • Added Black Area Along Top of Targeting Pod Display.
  • Added BDU-45.
  • Added Auto lase for GBU-24.
  • Cockpit Missile/Rocket Launch sound update.
  • Jamming targets not displayed on radar, should be in dugout - Fixed.
  • RWR Contacts displayed on the wrong azimuth - Fixed.
  • Change OFFSET function logic - no more freezing symbols.
  • When on the ground with weight on wheels, it should be possible for the player to create/edit countermeasure programs - Fixed.
  • After command AACQ on the target, the acq point cue remains frozen on the display, even when press undesignate to return to search - Fixed.
  • Acq point cue should not be displayed if an L&S exists - Fixed.
  • CCIP Gun piper aims low on first run of DCS - Fixed.
  • AGM-154a PP missing target - Fixed.
  • FPS Hit on user track using EXP-1 - Fixed.
  • TWS mixes with other modes - Fixed.
  • Issue with maverick after rearm, display fails - Fixed.
  • Moving the TDC or simply manoeuvring render the radar beam stuck - Fixed.
  • Radar raw hits and tracks are displayed in AOT zone - fixed.
  • RTS GACQ not displayed when radar tracks target with GUN selected - Fixed.
  • Missile flyout symbol in radar page is not azimuth stabilized - Fixed.
  • TWS BIAS azimuth centering can cause radar to get stuck at the new azimuth center - Fixed.
  • TGP target point on SA page behaviour is opposite to TGP movement when DCNTR is used on SA page - Fixed.
  • Radar scan can lag or get stuck under heavy maneuvers - Fixed.
  • TWS mode. Radar sweep can become stuck during scan - Fixed.
  • JADM Crossed out in DDI but not HUD - Fixed.
  • AGM-65E can't be fired with Mav page as SOI in certain conditions - Fixed.
  • "Right Engine RPM Failure: Auto Start Stopped" - Fixed.
  • SLAM X'd out in DDI but not in HUD - Fixed.
  • FTT break lock on TDC HUD - Fixed.
  • Barometric pressure knob sensitivity - Fixed.
  • Walleye jettison issue - Fixed.
  • Fix Hat symbol on RWR for aerial emitters - Fixed.
  • Jammed radar can support SARH tracking - Fixed.
  • FLOOD mode issues - Fixed.
  • When you start AACQ when B-sweep left from the target, it move on left after targeting - Fixed.
  • SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - Fixed.
  • Gauntlet instant action syria mission problems - Fixed.
  • A2G radar. Oil rigs are not shown in sea mode - Fixed.
  • PAI Phantom pilot remains in the brace position after catapult launch - Fixed.
  • Sensor control switch left doesn't display Az/El anymore after re-entering A/A mode - Fixed.
  • F18 Dispenser program 1 not showing when starting from ground - Fixed.
  • Hook bypass switch solenoid not functional - Fixed.
  • Added missing czech Hornet training localizations.
  • Hornet sounds like chopper - Fixed.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED

  • Moving the TDC or simply manoeuvring renders the radar beam stuck - Fixed.
  • Speed brake close seems to fast - Fixed.
  • NO Waypoints set can not move tgp in CCRP - Fixed.
  • AIM-54 shows as a U in RWR - Fixed.
  • Barometric pressure knob sensitivity - Fixed.
  • New single missions - Titles in caps. Does not match other missions - Fixed.
  • Steering Select Autopilot Error - Fixed.
  • Improve Shutdown sounds.
  • RS on HARM and SD / 11 Filter creates count down problem - Fixed.
  • Added Chinese Viper Early Access Manual.
  • Fixed typos in TWS & Link-16 Training mission.
  • Updated Viper Early Access Manual.

DCS F-5E Tiger II by ED

  • The headwind and tailwind anomalies have now been fixed.
  • SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - fixed.

DCS A-10C II Tank killer by ED

  • CCIP mode uses the wrong elevation - fixed.
  • Updates to HOTAS CMS functionality.
  • Countermeasure HOTAS Command Change.
  • Implemented jammer automatic OFF function in AUTO when the threat is not valid anymore (takes 3 seconds timeout in any case).
  • Oil Pressure Gauges Oscillate prior to Engine Start - fixed.
  • Added 'Current MA' HMCS profile item to control current MA objective symbol (the red triangle) occlusion.
  • HMCS ground PPLI setting not respected - fixed.

DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED

  • Damage geometry parts updated.
  • Fixed animations for brake pipes.
  • Tail buffet destroyed the tail too quickly - fixed.
  • Open cowl flaps destruction from buffeting.
  • Light and compass light dimmers animation fix.

DCS Bf-109 K4 Kurfürst by ED

  • Fixed typos in IA Missions.
  • Added Russian localization for IA Missions.

DCS P-51D Mustang by ED

  • P-51D: full rudder authority with missing rudder surface - fixed.

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

  • NEW: Added ability to enter length and heading associated with waypoints on TID.
  • NEW: Added Co-Op version of Operation Reforger.
  • NEW: Added SuperCarrier version of Operation Reforger (WIP).
  • Added clickable cockpit on/off toggle to mouse keybindings.
  • Added Eng online manual URL to /Docs/.
  • Fixed AIM-9 Training Mission.
  • Fixed M-61 Training Mission.
  • Fixed various issues in Operation Reforger Campaign (typos, bugs, etc.).
  • Fixed Walkman crashing to desktop when switching tape sides.
  • Associate launched TWS AIM-54 with a track rather than object; to disambiguate multiple tracks with the same target object.
  • Internal work on missile API abstraction layer for future API changes.
  • Fixed JESTER staying in TWS-A with inflight missiles but no launched TWS tracks.
  • Fixed JESTER B-1 Lancer callouts.
  • Prioritized kneeboard datalink list by AWACS, Carrier, others.
  • Fixed RIO Airspeed indicator bugs not being able to be set.
  • Fixed clock becoming inaccurate over time.
  • Slightly improved DDD shader performance.
  • Fixed night backlighting on RIO weapons drum (TURN visible constantly).
  • Fixed gaps in ECS tubing connections.
  • Fixed various instances of Z-Fighting.
  • Increased AoA indicator peak brightness.
  • Fixed Indexer brightness control not influencing AOA indexer light intensity.
  • Fixed G Meter needle clipping into its dial face.
  • Increased brightness/reach of refuel probe light.
  • Fixed DN LOCK ORIDE lever moving with emerg hyd pump handle.
  • Fixed first digit in the Mode 3/A code panel animating incorrectly.
  • Added missing stencil for missile cooling.
  • Fixed formation lights not being visible in LoD 1.
  • Adjusted various aspects of TID rendering for more accuracy:
    • Increased space between radar upper/lower and elev angle
    • Repositioned weapon status
    • Fixed missing + inside circle of own aircraft symbol
    • Fixed missing altitude on some waypoint symbols
    • Slightly tweaked degree and minute symbol positions in TID font
    • Slightly tweaked degree symbol shape (now less round) in TID font
    • Added decimal point to lat long format and moved minute symbol to the end
  • Fixed max length of all TID vectors from 1.35" to 1.5".
  • Fixd JETT button moving together with ORIDE lever.
  • Fixed unbalanced internal afterburner sounds (L/R balance).
  • Added some TF-30 intake whine to interior sounds for F-14A.
  • Fixed playback location of afterburner sounds internally.
  • Improved sound balance in the cockpit slightly.
  • Adjusted drag for fuselage fuel tanks.
  • Fixed some instances of TF-30 disassembly/fire at ~Mach 1.
  • Fixed DLC ground spoiler operation.
  • Fixed Man devices partial deploy issue.
  • Adjusted TIT high altitude temperature model.
  • Added downlock override for landing gear.
  • Increased pitch with power effects.
  • Tweaked drag in the transonic region.

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

  • Fixed issue where nav-fixes would be made after switching out of Maverick-sighting.
  • Multiple fixes to FLI and ADI gyroscopes, amongst other fixing drift simulation and (mis-)alignment.
  • Increased the strength of the Landing/Taxi light.
  • Fixed weapon selector RR mode erroneously overriding take-off symbology.
  • Fixed flares empty (FACKL SL) indication not resetting after re-arm.
  • Fixed Brä 24% (FUEL 24%) not causing a master caution warning.
  • Corrected RB-75 guidance for aircraft targets.

DCS: SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

  • Fixed color of external lights.
  • Fixed view distance of external lights.
  • Added ammo type selection for the SA-342L’s GIAT M621 cannon to the mission editor loadout screen and ingame rearm / refuel screen.

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED

  • Gunner setting (for both modes - single player and multicrew).
  • Added advanced view settings for gunner view and gun direction. Now the player can uncouple them from each other using two presets: with the head tracking devices (such as TrackIR or VR) and without such devices, and also assign the gun to other axis controlling devices. In addition, with a head tracking device, the gunner view and gun direction are automatically uncoupled.
  • Also fix some bugs, rename input profile for VR and TrackIR, and without VR and TrackIR.
  • UH-1H UN Mission 2. Trigger zone too small - fixed.

DCS Black Shark by ED

  • Ka-50. corrected single missions received except Ka-50 - Night Patrol.miz.
  • Courier single mission. Removed a soldier running through the nose of a helicopter.

Flaming Cliffs by ED

  • Su-25T. Implement a HUD colour shield.
  • F-15C. SD-10 missile appears as U in RWR - fixed.

DCS Combined Arms by ED

  • Fixed damage caused by ZSU-57-2 HE-shells.
  • Fixed ammunition amount for BTR-82A.

DCS Campaigns

Mi-8MTV2 The Crew campaign by Stone Sky:

  • 1.11Combat and 1.10Arctic. Corrected tiggers.

F/A-18C Serpents Head 2 campaign by Badger 633:

  • Mission 4 Camp 2 Rev 16TH. Update of ship fired missiles.

F/A-18C Raven One campaign by Baltic Dragon:

  • Mission 05. Reduced chance that Prince will hit the water during the dogfight.
  • Mission 06. Updated Marshal frequency to match the kneeboard.

M-2000C Red Flag campaign by Baltic Dragon:

  • Mission 04. Fixed issue with Banshee flight stuck on WP 2.
  • Mission 15. Fixed issue with flight lead orbiting instead of turning

The Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon:

  • Mission 13. Fixed rare problem where rescue helos (Uzi) would crash into each other on takeoff.

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger, F-86F Hunters over the Yalu, DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido!, P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney, Spitfire IX The Big Show by Reflected Simulations:

  • More realistic flak and AAA.
  • AI behavior tunings.
  • Mission progression fixes.

The Border campaign by Armen Murazyan:

  • Mission 8 - Radio hunting. Radio signal source did not appear on time - fixed.

A-10C Stone Shield campaign by ED:

  • Redesigned missions.

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