DCS Stable Release Update 09/02/22

[DD_Fenrir]

Heads up chaps and chapettes, DCS stable release got an update today. Lots of fixes to many modules.

This brings Stable and OpenBeta to the same version number.

 

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DCS 2.7.10.19473 Stable version

 

DCS World

• Ingame UI. Added Messages History function for radio messages and texts.
• Fixed 052C HHQ-9 behaviors
• Fixed 052C HHQ-9 ammo capacity
• Fixed C701 range
• Updated C802AK scheme
• Screen flickers black in some cases - fixed
• Fixed crash that appeared on the air tanker in some cases.
• Fixed crash that appeared on ATC in some cases.
• Aircraft AI hangs and slides on high AoA - fixed.
• JDAM will override unacceptable terminal heading.
• Aircraft AI. Escort task. Escorts punctually pitch up or down during their task - fixed.
• Engage distance with search then engage task ignores the distance from waypoint task was assigned on
• ME. Scripting. Added Trigger Effect Smoke Stop.
• A-10C, F-16C LMFCD + Camera + RMFCD - Displays freeze if not in F1 view - fixed.
• Aircraft AI now only pop flares when threatened by planes able to carry missiles.
• Aircraft AI. Added C-47 cargo plane.
• AFAC task. AI aircraft with an AFAK mission will now be able to attack targets with combat weapons, not only markers.
• Added CAS task for MQ-1 Predator.
• MP. P-51, TF-51. Added animation of cowls of coolant system on the clients.
• AI wingmen don't copy flight leader Formation lights status (planes only) - fixed.
• Helicopter AI. Fixed some bugs leads to helicopter AIs hitting the ground during maneuvering and colliding during flight.
• Aircraft AI. Heavy aircraft can now be set in one flight up to 4.
• Aircraft AI. B-17 in WW2 formation - warping and losing formation positions - fixed.
• Aircraft AI. Aircraft Won't Dive Bomb when direction set - fixed.
• Aircraft AI. F-16 cannot refuel whenever the tanker is turning - fixed.
• Helicopter AIs are unable to lift cargos from ships - fixed.
• Sound update for sonic boom (medium distant added).
• Kh-31 missile. Added realistic ramjet model and flight data.
• AI aircraft. AI does not use AGM-62 at max range - fixed.
• AI aircraft. AI aircraft with CAS task do not follow the desired ammo quantity release - fixed.
• AI A-20G added Anti-ship strike task.
• AI aircraft. JSOW gets stuck when launched from F-16 - fixed.
• AI aircraft. AV-8B Harrier AI takeoff issues - heavy harrier tuned, short take off procedure implemented.
• VR. Added free cam mode.
• Resource manager. More meaningful warehouse transfer messages added.
• Voice chat. Radio. Correctly reset radio options when changing the cockpit with HOT MIC is On.
• Voice chat. Radio. Added setting to allow using extra radios on a server
• Voice Chat. Extra radios added to the integrated radio box.
• Fixed issue with crash reporting in some cases.
• Corrected a mistake in the Russian translation of the name of R-60M on APU-60-1M.
• Fixed CTDs when using Damascus VOR-ILS.
• Network protocol version increased to avoid crashes connected to weapons in flight during joining of clients.

DCS F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Added DTOS Bombing Mode
• Added ALQ-184 Long Pod
• Fixed: Crash on cockpit:
• Fixed: Markpoint FCR Mode
• Fixed: AG radar scale arrows disappear after switching from A-G to DGFT override and back
• Fixed: Wing tanks contain fuel even with wings ripped off
• Fixed: A-A targets bugged in RWS SAM don't appear on the HSD
• Added input, corrected clickable hints for ECM Pod control panel
• Fixed: TDC in Mark point mode can be broken
• Fixed: MAV Keyhole remains on target after last MAV has been fired
• Fixed: Markpoint TGP Mode
• Fixed: HMCS markpoint indication missed in NAV
• Fixed: SEAD DED page closes when TMS right to cycle HAD targets
• Fixed: ACM Slew Mode Elevation Error
• Fixed: CMDS SEMI/AUTO inhibits manual dispensing (incl. slap switch) when expendable is in bingo quantity
• Fixed: Radar pointer keeps moving on SOI switch

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

• Added a separate function for the switch of Launch Bar
• Fixed: Mav undesignate
• Fixed: No autostart possible with NVGs
• Fixed: GRID Entry changes data link channel
• Fixed: 3D Wing fold Beercans Missing
• Fixed: HARMs in PB mode have their TGT numerical value applied to the selected DL channel
• Fixed: Changing laser code for GBU also changes D/L frequency
• Fixed: GPS Weapons delivery data entry training mission
• Fixed: User mission creates flight model error for no apparent reason
• Fixed: Manual page 279 - On the TAC page, the “HARM DSPLY” legend is displayed below pushbutton X
• Updated Ru localization of inputs (FA-18C, overall improvement for consistency)

DCS: Combined Arms by Eagle Dynamics

• Tactical commander can't assign the target for AI aircraft - fixed.

DCS Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

• Improvement: further sound improvement including rotor sound and max speed and distance related sounds.
• Added: New keybind mappings in ASP-17V Sight, DC Panel, AC Panel, IFF transponder and MC-61 categories.
• Fixed: Collective automatic snap moving in certain modes (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/289035-collective-problem).
• Fixed: Red panel light knobs line not illuminated (https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/286385-light-intensity-knobs-on-the-right-instrument-panel-are-not-illuminated-and-rain-drops-are-way-oversized).

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• FR24 transmit power changed to 3W in VoIP.
• Fixed FR22 frequency display when set at x99 frequency.
• Ground crew is now heard with a closed canopy.
• Fixed no sound when disengaging the parking brake via toe brake.
• Mission data will be cleared before loading new data.
• Fixed countermeasure bindings.
• Canopy state is now updated in the cockpit after being jettisoned.
• Improved AKAN gunsight accuracy.
• Allowed kneeboard settings to be used on cold start and changed their hotkeys slightly to avoid conflict with weapon selection knob hotkeys.
• Fixed LS points not repopulating on cartridge change.

DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• Adjusted AIM-54 FM data to more closely correlate with CFD research.
• Fixed lofting definitions for AIM-54, AI should now loft AIM-54’s.
• USS Forrestal: Added collision box to LSO platform, allowing placement of crew and objects.
• Fixed JESTER menu typo in Ripple Quantity in the A2G submenu.
• JESTER now sets waypoint altitude for waypoints added from map markers.
• Fixed F-14B RPM Gauge flickering.
• Improved instances of MP spawn on carriers causing wing damage to neighboring spawns. Some cases persist.
• Fixed Mic Button UHF1/2 presses not being recognized as PTT for VOIP if the radio menu is open.
• Fixed VF-41 livery folder structure.
• Updated VF-32 Swordsmen AB200 livery by Yae Sakura (thank you!).
• Added VF-14 Tophatters liveries AB100, AJ200 and AJ201 by Ben_Der (thank you!).
• Adjusted AIM-54 terminal guidance, significantly improving AIM-54 overall performance.

DCS: UH-1H Huey by Belsimtek

• UH-1H 'Weapons Employment' training mission messages don't go away - fixed.

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• New: require engine cold crank before another start after an engine shutdown, otherwise the engine start could fail
• Added: HSD shows SPJ jam coverage (RWR symbols of being jammed objects will have an underline)
• Added: inlet cover and lander in cold ramp condition (contact ground crew to remove them before flight!)
• Added: WinWing F-16 HOTAS devices binding
• Fixed: AG radar TDC drifts when aircraft has bank angle
• Fixed: AA radar jamming target render bug
• Fixed: C701 WHOT/BHOT gain/level cannot be remembered
• Updated: EWS database

DCS: MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3

• Adjusted hydraulic pressure bleed off rate with an inoperative engine.
• Fixed sound crackling heard inside the cockpit.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

• Fixed corrupted CoG computations after the airplane crashes and then the mission is restarted.
• Minor fix in startup macro sequence lua.
• Minor fix in Russian localization.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

Fixed:

• WPT Offset using true bearing all the time.
• EHSD DATA page: slewing with the TDC is relative to AC heading.
• EHSD COURSE Delta error is miscalculated.
• Cannot fire a second IRMV after the first launch.
• CAS Pager: Pressing “ENT” key does not move to the next line when editing a CAS brief.
• CAS Page: L/L coordinates are displayed when using UTM.

Updated:

• CAS Page: Now it is possible to “USE” T0 for targeting. Note: T0 is not available for “Absolute” JDAM targeting.
• Campaign:
  • FIXED: bort numbers in all campaign missions
  • FIXED: problem with AI taxiing in M05

Added:

• EHSD DATA page: Display PP UTM coordinate when in AC mode.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

Fixed:

• AP Flight path hold issues (blocked star)
• Canopy model not breaking from outside
• Issue with kneeboard binds
• TACAN X/Y bind
• crash at game start with non ASCII saved games path
• Replay issue
• Engine RPM stuck for 5 seconds after touchdown (preventing quick go around)

Improved:

• Small delay for reconnecting with neutral stick after releasing AP standby
• AP ALT mode (gains, lights, gong, reengage logic)
• Clock needle movement
• VTH and VTB accuracy during cold start
• S530D low range behavior

Updated:

• Autopilot (gains and logic)
• AP Autotrim reworked and more reliable
• AP Realistic roll law in course rejoin mode
• AP ALT AFF mode standbys until capture
• AP ALT AFF mode has no condition on flight path angle
• AP ALT AFF mode cannot be engaged with 0 set altitude
• AP ALT AFF mode more aggressive to capture altitude
• Rework of IDN(HSI) look and mechanics
• INS alignment sequence impacts instruments
• Cockpit Model:
  • Added symbols to NDI Flags
  • Changed the NDI needle texture pattern
  • Changed the rotational axis of the Flags
  • Changed the VAD Knobs orientation 180 degrees
  • Changed the Mode Selector Knob rotation axis to the correct direction and alignment.
• Campaign:
  • ADDED: Mission 07, additional prompt with coordinates
  • FIXED: Mission 08, AWACS blocking the taxiway

Added:

• AP Roll angle can be overriden during an AP course rejoin
• AP Course mode can make more than 180 degrees turns
• AP Course change will not reverse turn if done from turn hold mode
• AP APP LOC mode can compensate small CP errors
• AP APP mode more efficient for capturing LOC and GLIDE
• More aggressive autopilot turns
• Gong when crossing selected altitude +1000ft and -300ft even with AP off
• TPC/TPL tests move the control surfaces
• AP test light sequence
• Encoder style binds for interior lights
• Sel Jet guard/toggle combo bind
• Thumbwheels selectors can be changed with mouse wheel
• INS alignment waypoint read happens 36s after pressing VAL

DCS MiG-19P by RAZBAM Simulations

Added:

• Pump Tanks 1, 2, 3 & 4 Switches
• Cockpit Heating Switch
• Anti-Skid Brake System switch
• Engine Starter System switch
• Fire Extinguisher Power switch
• Left and Right Oil Cutoff Switches
• Left and Right Afterburner Cuttoff Switches
• Fuel Tank 2, 3, 4 Light Test Button
• Engine Fire Lamp Test Button
• Left and Right Engine Fuel Cutoff Covers and Buttons
• Fire Extinguisher Activation Cover and Button
• TP-19 Braking Parachute Jettison Cover and Button
• Left and Right Engine Start Covers and Buttons
• Left and Right Engine Air Start Covers and Buttons
• ARU-2V Auto/Manual Mode Selector
• Long and Short Arm Manual Mode Selector
• Warning Button (Just nosewards of the parachute jettison cover)
• Rocket Counter Night/Day Switch
• TP-156 Pitot Tube Selector
• Canopy Front Anti-Freeze Button
• Canopy Pressurization Switch
• Canopy Lock Lever Left or Right
• Right Side Flood Light
• Canopy Emergency Jettison
• RUFO-45 Left and Right Side Control Knobs
• Cockpit Pressurization Lever
• SRO-2 IFF Self Destruct Cover and Button
• SRO-2 IFF Power Switch Cover and Switch
• Cockpit Ventilation Open/Close Switch

DCS A-10C II Tank Killer by Eagle Dynamics

Missing Key Bind - Scorpion HMCS Power' Added the following commands:

• Joystick
  • ON/OFF toggle command
  • ON, OFF, BAT positions commands
  • ON<>OFF and BAT<>OFF switching commands
• Keyboard
  • ON/OFF toggle command

DCS Black Shark by Eagle Dynamics

• Laser designator can't be repaired / checked and maintained by ground crew - fixed.

DCS Mosquito FB VI by Eagle Dynamics

• Improvements to the Mosquito 3D model
  • Fixed paint leak in nacelle.
  • Added safety vents for cooling system.
  • Exhaust stacks are modified
• Improvements to input
  • Reworked keyboard-driven brake handle movement to match that of the Spitfire
  • Reduced tail trim wheel button-driven sensitivity threefold

DCS The Channel Map

• Fixed issue with Mission Generator, "create fast mission" - working now

Campaigns

DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Campaign by SorelRo:

• Mission 8. AI flights tweaked.

P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• C-47 Added.

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• C-47 Added.

DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Bomber formation fixes.
• C-47 Added.

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Bomber formation fixes.
• C-47 Added.

DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Typos fixed in mission 1 & documentation.
• Yellow bus removed from near the flight line.
• Added an in flight guide pdf.
• FM homing should work during the entire long count in Mission 6.

DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Added a brand new Exposure mission with PDF.
• Stock ATC disabled to avoid bugs.
• f-4e Skin folder name fixed.

DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1 Campaign by Bunyap:

• Added new ECM and HTS pods to player loadouts.

F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign by Baltic Dragon:

• Mission 2: Fixed false ROE violation
• Mission 9, 11: Updated position of ground units blocking AI taxi routes

The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

• Mission 13: fixed issue with Uzi orbiting and shooting at the hangar instead of landing.

M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

• Mission 05: fixed issue with wingman not taxiing behind the player.

DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part I Campaign by Baltic Dragon:

• Horizontal changes: Set Nellis ATC to "silent" in all the missions which should fix the issue with AI failing to take off behind the player. Added UHF radio presets to mission 2-10.
• Mission 01: Made startup instructions optional. Moved using radio presets from M06 to M01. Fixed the issue with players not getting the shut down part.
• Mission 02: Startup messages made more clear for the player. Updated ATC VOs. Updated wrong Biff's VO (HSI is "Horizontal Situation Indicator" and not "Horizontal Selection Indicator").
• Mission 03: Updated messages for landing at Tonopah to make things more clear for the player.
• Mission 05: Updated trigger checking player's formation during fly-over (should be easier to get 100 points now).
• Mission 06: Added Mormon Mesa Departure to the kneeboard.
• Mission 07: Added location of MOAPA to the kneeboard. Added additional checklists / references to the kneeboard.
• Mission 08: Added additional checklists / references to the kneeboard.
• Mission 09: Updated voiceovers about Mask Zone question. Fixed possible bug where mission gets stuck after TGP discussion. Added additional checklists / references to the kneeboard.
• Mission 10: Added additional checklists / references to the kneeboard.

F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 Campaign by Badger633:

• Mission 3. Winds updated, Kneeboard for Arco frequency corrected to 318, Tanker now in Racecourse pattern in case of slow plug.

F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign by Badger633:

• Mission 1. Kneeboard updated to make the requirement for low fly past clearer.
• Mission 11. Ref to 410 corrected to 420
• Mission 13. Mission fail added if enemy Helos not stopped.

DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims:

• Mission 12. Fixed bug where Davy fails to stop attacking targets near mission end.
• Mission 14. Altered engagement on task 1 to compensate for AI ground troops accuracy improvement, Fixed rare bug that allowed third JTAC task to enter a continual loop.
• Mission 15. Fixed bug that allowed Davy to get shot down, Removed exploding tree from Archangel LZ, Tweaked JTAC cleared hot condition.
   

  DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development

  • Mission 5-1 Problem with convoy at the beginning of the mission solved  
  • Mission 7 A-10 AI is doing their job now. 

 

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