DCS Open Beta Update 24/08/2022

[DD_Fenrir]

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DCS 2.7.17.29140
DCS World

• The extended cooling physics and additional damages are added to Mosquito, P-47D, P-51D, FW 190A-8, and FW 190D-9
• Weapons. Corrected R-60 exhaust plume.
• Weapons. CBU-97 some bomblets not detonating - fixed.
• ME. P-51D Added the intercept task.
• Weapons. R-40 AA missile. Corrected FM and DLZ.
• F10 map. All Directional Beacons have a null angle in F10 view - fixed.
• Weapons. AGM-84A incorrect glide height randomization - fixed.
• Input. Added possibility to assign keyboard or joystick combo for Camera transpose mode (cells in INPUT are inactive).
• AI aircraft. MQ-9 Reaper armed with Hellfire missiles would miss sometimes. Adjusted AGM-144K and launch conditions.
• AI aircraft. F/A-18C. Hornets would fall from the sky if arriving before a tanker - fixed.
• AI aircraft. AI flights would perform a random S pattern after a certain length of flight - fixed.
• AI Submarine. Weapon Type 'Torpedo' is now available in ME under the 'Attack Group' action.
• Voice Chat. Mic mode button disabled after slot changing - fixed.
• Voice Chat. Added voice level normalisation
• Ground AI. SON-9 arty radar will be able to be detected on the RWR and HARM.
• ME. Trigger event set to ON MISSION START doesn't work - fixed.
• Weapon. Corrected AGM-84E guidance at terminal stage.
• ME. late activation SAM with set option ALARM STATE RED - fixed.
• Weapons. Kh-31 missile explodes short of target - fixed.
• AI aircraft. Planes fails to A-A refuelling - fixed.
• Sounds. Fixed a bug with the rain sounds in the helicopter's cockpit.
• Fixed some bugs that can cause CTD in certain conditions.
• Static objects. Added 2 containers 20ft and 40ft.
• Descent. Infantry told to embark in 'ALL' vehicles won't embark in ground vehicles - fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Crash when trying to drop GBU-38 JDAM, from a severed wing.
• Fixed: AGM-84E has a huge undershoot
• Fixed: Slant range cue should not be fixed at 5500
• Fixed: Marking an offset places a markpoint on at the original designation
• Fixed: User track shows TWS contacts jumping around wildly
• Fixed: Check TACAN CPL behaviour when using Magnetic heading
• Fixed: TACAN CSEL with true/magnetic heading
• Fixed: ASL and DIL flash logic error
• Fixed: "CPL SEQ" message displays incorrect number
• Fixed: User track shows free fall bombs colliding and exploding
• Fixed: Updates to Lessons 24 & 25 - TOO and WPDSG
• Fixed: PPLI symbol missing from AZ/EL page
• Fixed: Harpoon guides to OAP instead of O/S in R/BL
• Fixed: Upon STT donor target data is lost
• Fixed: Incorrect offset bearing set by UFC
• Fixed: Investigate Gun being fired with JDAM selected
• Fixed: Rearmed JDAM is already aligned

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed Possible crash in avionics and weapons
• Added FLCS BIT (work in progress to be further adjusted)
• Added ALT Release button functional
• Added SIM indication on HUD
• Added DTE static page
• Added ECM centerline adapter for ALQ-131
• Added TGP Attitude Advisory Function (AAF)
• Added Gun Gas Purge Door animation
• Added Gun barrels rotation
• AoA bracket and VV adjustment
• Refined flight model for STR and ITR
• Fixed: TGP not working after cursor zero
• Fixed: Second Detent on trigger does not fire laser
• Fixed: Incorrect DTOS Solution Cue
• Fixed: Max Toss Anticipation Cue Errors
• Fixed: Missing CCRP Loft Scale
• Fixed: Incomplete LASER DED Page
• Fixed: TMS Forward hold not working for Mavericks
• Fixed: Broken ASL
• Fixed: Depressible Reticle Switch not affecting HUD
• Fixed: Incorrect type of fire for LAU-3 after rearming(unlimited weapons).
• Fixed: Wing pylons not jettisoning with wing external fuel tanks.
• Fixed: RWR Priority mode with search reverts to open mode
• Fixed: IFF LOS does not interrogate until release of TMS Up Long
• Fixed: SMS page doesn't show gun, if Mode changed to another page
• Fixed: EMER Jettison not functioning with only EPU running
• Fixed: General HOTAS Short and Long Press behaviour
• Fixed:Magnetic heading not showing in DED only true heading
• Fixed: AIM-9 Sound during startup and NAV mode if ACM switch toggled before startup
• Fixed: Odd canopy texture with wing vapour
• Fixed: Spotlight Search mode
• Fixed: "Ghost bomb" remain on TER when selective jettison
• Fixed: Stores drag excessive on takeoff
• Fixed: Selective jettison not working with ground jet enabled
• Fixed: Selective jettison works with Master Arm set to safe
• Fixed: Tail light is different on left and right, only one shows the bloom
• Fixed: Radar AGR (CZ added if cursor is moved)
• Fixed: Target found via LSS doesn't cue sensors as SPI
• Fixed: Specific Mach number for endurance does not display in HUD
• Fixed: INV option in MFD
• Fixed: CBU-97 in CCIP isn't dropping cue within parameters
• Fixed: GBU-12 fails to release in CCRP if released after GBU-38
• Fixed: Bombing Mode HOTAS Selection Remove redundant modes
• Fixed: GBU-12. Incorrect MLE
• Fixed: Steerpoint data not updated until cycling steerpoints
• Fixed: Unable to carry weapon pylons in stations 4 and 6 from ME
• Fixed: TMS-Right for Radar CRM mode
• Fixed: ECM containers appears on INV - S-J page
• Fixed: HMCS Sensor not seen in external view
• Fixed: Japanese fuel tank not correct on livery
• Fixed: Gaps on fuselage near gear doors
• Fixed: Gaps in the canopy when open
• Fixed: Threat ring turns red, number in ring should also turn red

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: glitches and double switches
• Refined Lod 0 and added Lod 1 and Lod 2.
• Fixed: RAD and BAR ALTITUDE HOLD signals
• Fixed: Damaged engine 2 will not work even after a repair
• Fixed: AIrcraft “ORIGINATOR” PAGE behaviour
• Fixed: TADS Shut Down Errors
• Fixed: Bezel Button Options and Sub-Pages
• Fixed: FREEZE TEDAC/TDU Function
• Fixed: Viewport error - pilot seat
• Fixed: Cued LOS dot in the Field-Of-Regard box should always be visible on the TADS
• Fixed: Stored point is slightly offset when slaving back to the point.
• Fixed: Multi monitor setup - AH-64D Displays remain active even after full shut down
• Fixed: Can slave to deleted target point
• Fixed: BRU’s should not function If the IHADSS is turned off
• Fixed: Underlay selection should remain when returning to the VID page
• Fixed: No radio presets
• Fixed: Friendly Patriot site showing as threat on TSD even when hidden on MFD selected
• Fixed: Desync Between Pilot and Gunner in the Ah-64 on the Engine Page
• Fixed: Some training missions load in gamemode when launched from training menu
• Fixed: M Button functionality for XPDR, COM and COM PRESET
• Fixed: Wrong vertical speed reading (all displays)
• Fixed: COORD page behaviour when expanded ACQ source is selected
• Fixed: TGT/THRT points added during mission are missing threat rings
• Fixed: ENG page issues
• Fixed: DTV WFOV Slew rate too high
• Fixed: Crosshairs on TADS don't align with units when George points
• Fixed: Tbilisi Guard mission wingman will not engage
• Fixed: REMOTE logic/messages in High Action Display
• Fixed: Desync issue between server missile and client (Hellfire)
• Fixed: SA-19 Grison/Tunguska is shown as "GU" in TSD
• Fixed: When using PAN on TSD, ASE deltas hover almost above targets
• Fixed: Altitude fluctuations when turning on Alt Hold at speeds above 100 knots
• Fixed: Flashing icons and black square of ASE threats in TSD
• Fixed: WPN-MSL-UTIL Page TADS STOW Barrier Error
• Fixed: TEDAC Grayscale (G/S) Button Errors
• Fixed: TADS: Limit Indication Error
• Fixed: Screen Save Mode
• Fixed: Discrepancy in cockpit temperature status
• Fixed: Maximum digital readout of Engine Torques should be 255%.
• Fixed: The windshield wiper knob behaves incorrectly with no generator power

DCS: Mi-24P by Eagle Dynamics

• Added. First wave of voice-overs for Petrovich AI. Same amount as in AH-64D, more coming with future updates.
• Added. New ATGM sight texturing and FOV changes, adjusting it closer to real specs.
• Added. New routine for Petrovich AI, when S-5 rockets used with bombs Petrovich will choose appropriate mode with bomb/pods switch (for this system to work bombs should be on racks 1 and 4)
• Added. Kord gun iron sights deployed
• Added. New ATGM and empty rack icon for weapon payload manager
• Fixed. Weapon Selector control mapping duplicates
• Fixed. R-60 missile panel hints and control buttons remain when R-60 equipment is disabled
• Fixed. Client camera not moving to Kord gun place if Kord is added after rearm
• Fixed. Petrovich AI "Designate target/open fire" button function bugged
• Fixed. Petrovich AI NATO AI target list color scheme works as Coalition AI color scheme

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed. Engine: too easy main bearing damage
• Fixed. Water Injection is not filled on Rearm/Refuel

DCS: Mosquito FB Mk VI by Eagle Dynamics

• Engine failures are completed

DCS: AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM

• Fixed: TPOD relative position indicator not accurate.
• Fixed: CTD caused by misclicking on button when entering Waypoint coordinates.

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM

• Fixed : PCA ordering
• Fixed : MISSION ACCOMPLIE livery mipmap
• Fixed : Radalt 3pos bind
• Fixed : PCA jettison issues
• Fixed : hot start VTB startup animation
• Fixed : FPM with crosswinds in A/A or high alt NAV modes
• Fixed : MGRS first in TAF Kneeboard channel names
• Updated : increased engine smoke

DCS: MiG-19P by RAZBAM

• Fixed: Engines now are unable to start at the same time
• Improved: Pitch damping dynamics and pitch control feel behaviour
• Improved: Aileron failure due to excessive roll rate enhanced behaviour
• Fixed: Afterburner texture bug

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Improved: AA radar look-down penalty model
• Adjusted: LS6-500 code in SMS changed to 650 (by following IRL rule for rocket/bomb codes). Prepared for LS6-250 (625) and LS6-100 (610)
• Fixed: DGFT STT not return to prev mode after losing track
• Fixed: ghost hpt symbol when STT spt from DTT mode
• Fixed: AA radar antenna will not follow TDC after losing track due to out of limitation

DCS: Mirage F1 by Aerges

Input and cockpit controls fixes:

• Fixed keyboard/joystick operation for the following cockpit clickable axes and multi-position switches:
  • Chaff and flares dispenser ALE 40 control unit:
    • Program selector switch
  • Sight system and recording camera:
    • Reticle intensity rheostat
    • Moving and Target Reticles intensity rheostat
    • Attitude Reticle intensity rheostat
    • Exposure time repeater
    • Overrun select thumbwheel
  • IFF:
    • All "Mode 1A..." selectors
    • All "Mode 3A ..." selectors
    • Mode 4 selector switch
    • Function selector switch
    • IFF fault light
  • Radar indicator scope control box:
    • Indicator lights brightness
    • Strobe brightness
    • Distance markers brightness
    • Horizon and radial velocity marker brightness
    • Horizon symbol vertical position
  • Radar detector indicator:
    • Indicator lights intensity adjusting switch
  • Cabin lighting:
    • Map light rheostat
    • Miscellaneous instrument integral lighting rheostat
  • Lighting control unit:
    • Light and panel lighting rheostat
    • Ultraviolet lighting rheostat
    • Dual instrument panel lighting rheostat (Floodlights)
    • Dual instrument panel lighting rheostat (Integral)
    • Dual console and pedestal lighting rheostat (Floodlights)
    • Dual console and pedestal lighting rheostat (Integral)
  • TACAN control box:
    • TACAN mode selector
  • Omnibearing and VOR/ILS-TAC selector box:
    • VOR/ILS-OFF-TACAN selector
  • Air conditioning system:
    • Temperature control rheostat
  • Warning lights intensity:
    • Combat flaps light
    • Nose wheel steering light
    • Airbrake light
    • Standby receptacle light
    • Jammer detection light (animation is absent now)
    • (C + M or SW) R light
    • Cannons too hot light
  • Incidence indicator lighting rheostat
  • Air data instrument controls:
    • Mach/Airspeed indicator reference airspeed knob
    • Slaved altimeter barometric pressure setting knob
    • Standby altimeter barometric pressure setting knob
  • Heading control unit:
    • Heading and vertical reference system control switch
  • Radio selector unit:
    • MISS potentiometer
    • TAC potentiometer
    • VOR potentiometer
    • U + V potentiometer
    • U potentiometer
    • RAP + CME potentiometer
    • MKR + TP potentiometer
  • V/UHF control unit - TRAP 136:
    • All "Frequency select thumbwheel"
    • Frequency selector switch
    • Channel selector
• Fixed clickability of the following clickable controls:
  • IFF:
    • All "Mode 1A..." selectors
    • All "Mode 3A ..." selectors
• Pedal toe brakes now animated.
• Keyboard/joystick controlled independent left and right toe brakes now operational.
• TRAP136 KHz can now be set correctly
• Fixed flaps input commands toggle option (F key).
• Removed radar control stick keyboard default assignments.
• Fixed “U/C light” that was erroneously named as “Combat flaps light” in inputs.
• “Horizon framing” command was renamed to “Horizon symbol vertical position” (to make it consistent with the name of the clickable control).
• Fixed RWR “Indicator lights intensity adjusting switch” spelling.
• Fixed seat height adjustment controls that were reversed.
• Removed delay in the preset channels counter animation of both radios.
• Fixed TACAN and VOR/ILS channel selectors animation direction when set with keyboard/joystick.
• Changed cannon 300-600 m and missile lock/unlock button default binding.
• Armament panel buttons operate now as on/off buttons when using keyboard/joystick bindings.
• Added VOIP PTT ("custom") keyboard command, as an alternative for standard VOIP commands.

Flight model, aircraft systems and weapons:

• Adjusted engine thrust with AB on.
• Added an option (Special Options menu) to automatically reset the countermeasures and fuel (detotalizer) counters upon rearm or refuel.
• Fixed alternator failing outside intended failure regimes. Alternator failures are now recoverable, adjustments are still being made.
• Permanent destruction of the alternators is possible again.
• BIP trim directions switched.
• Brake light now on when the brakes activate during retraction of the gear.
• Adjusted oil failure, warning doesn’t appear so easily with negative G forces.
• Corrected problems with the calculation of weight of the CLB4.
• It is now possible to load the Mk-83 bomb.
• Pylons damage is WIP.

Сommunications:

• TRAP-137B radio is now functional in the radio menu.
• Volume controls are now enabled on the Radio Selector Unit panel.
• Radio Selector Unit panel “Green” and “Red” lights are functional now.
• “Alternate PTT” now serves as the ‘VOIP PTT’ button.

Missions:

• Fixed typo in startup mission (Sdes should read Sdef Fs).
• Fixed Marianas landing single mission briefing, should read ILS RWY 06L instead of 06R.
• Added Quick Start Caucasus dogfight practice mission.

Textures:

• Cockpit dark panel is being worked on, there is a provisional fix for now.
• Fixed Iran and Iraq Liveries.
• Deleted Libyan old skin version.
• Some fixes made to the cockpit textures.
• Updated texture of French liveries.

Other fixes:

• Corrected AI thrust tables.
• The engine now uses the correct ATAR sound again, instead of Su-25 and Su-27 engine sounds.
• Added padlock controls.
• Special options tooltips added.

Warning: due to changes in input commands some user local assignments may have disappeared.

South Atlantic Map by RAZBAM

• New - Added Animated Nodding Donkey Static object.
• New - Added SkiRamp 01 (less angled version for hornets)
• New - Ski Ramps can be found in Airfield Deck Equipment Category (missions that did include the first iteration will require adjustment)
• New - Sounds enabled for all Frigates & invincible
• New - added Launchers with New weapon number for torpedo
• Fixed - Added Both Ski Ramps; Ski Ramp 01 Rotated thru 180 Degrees in Model
• Fixed - Ski Ramps can be found in Airfield Deck Equipment Category
• Fixed - Adjusted position of Offshore Wind Turbines to now sit at their Pivot Point on the surface of water
• Fixed - Standardised naming convention
• Fixed - Swapped Achilles LOD Commented out error
• Fixed - removed the "common" from the ships all individual entities.
• Fixed - Landing point on Invincible - AV-8B NA now lands on the flight deck instead of in the sea. Set landing runway as per value recommended by ED.
• Terrain Changes
  • New - Added Airfield Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando (El Calafate Airport)
  • New - Added Airfield Aeropuerto de Santa Cruz
  • New - Added Airfield Aeropuerto Guardiamarina Zanartu(Puerto Williams)
  • New - Added Aerodromo Guardiamarina Zanartu (Puerto Williams)
  • New - El Calafate
  • Fixed - Collision with Hanger R04 with some plains
  • Added - development of new ground detail textures (WIP)

Campaigns

Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign by Stone Sky

• Mission 10 - First target kill triggers fixed
• Mission 5 - triggers checked fixed
• Mission 11 - bug fixed Mission failed

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign by Stone Sky

• Mission 3 Old friends - IL-76 landing trigger now works correctly, the mission continues

DCS: MAD Campaign by Stone Sky

• Mission 7 Battle for Lar - target destruction triggers fixed for two helicopters

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

• Shamrock gets shot down prematurely - fixed

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Tanker TACANs fixed

The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600

• Adjusted weather in missions 4 and 8.1 for both campaigns.
• Corrected Text which doesn't match V.O.'s in many of the missions.
• Corrected a number of spelling errors found in mission briefings.
• Corrected a few cases, in briefings, of incorrect aircraft named for F-86 version.
• Adjusted various triggers in certain missions to help prevent V.O.s from stepping on each other.