DCS: World

The L-39ZA will be part of the DCS: L-39 Albatros module, but it will probably not be included in the initial open beta release.

Another point: The Albatros module will be released as an open beta in September 2015 along with DCS World 1.5.0. This version will use the new rendering engine, but only include the Black Sea map.

I will discuss this more on the next stream.

Here're some progress-shots of the cover of Mainrotor housing and the Lady with the finished HOT Carrier.

Hi, we would like to have some feedback from your regarding the Mirage F1. Just take in count, we are not promising anything, as it's not depending only in our side, but it would be important for us to have your feedback. So once we finish our C-101 project, we can start this exciting journey we have in front of us.


1.- In which version would you be interested ?

a.- Mirage F1C
b.- Mirage F1E
c.- Both

2.- Would you be interested to have later on an update the two-seat version, the Mirage F1B?

a.- Yes
b.- No

3.- In which language would you like to have labeled the cockpit?

a.- Spanish + French (original CE and EE)
b.- French
c.- English
d.- Other

4.- Would you be interested in the Mirage F1M as a independent product in the future?

a.- Yes
b.- No

The module simulates the Airbus Helicopter SA-342M Gazelle Viviane HOT for DCS World.
Systems and Flight model.

All systems and the flight model have been simulated from available data in the manuals and tuned to fit real pilots and technicians feedbacks.

Rotor System
Normal flight phases and autorotation are simulated.
The OA209 airfoil has been taken as a reference and then tweaked to fit the real blades lift and drag. Lift and drag coefficients of the OA209 airfoil have been recorded from a wind tunnel simulation. Then the rotor lift and drag are calculated in real time in game.
Blades flapping is simulated regarding the real time flight parameters.
Rotor Rpm fits the charts when in autorotation.

Fuel System
The fuel system follows the available charts from the manuals.
Fuel consumption is calculated depending on aerodynamics (external loads),
weight, atmosphere density, temperature and altitude, flight phase ...

Flight model
All flight phases are simulated : Hover, Linear flight, turns, autorotation
Vortex effect during hovering is functional.
Ground effect is functional.

Navigation System
All real Gazelle navigation devices are simulated : NADIR, ADF Radio, ADF/Sight/NADIR gauge (horizontal situation, ADF and waypoint indications)

Radio communication system
The AM radio and the Intercom are simulated
The FM radio (PR4G) is also simulated with custom datas and procedures due to its classified aspect.

Sounds
Sounds of the cockpit have been extracted from original videos recorded by a Gazelle technician. Sounds of the Turbine and the rotor are original as well.

Weapons
This gazelle simulation features the HOT3 missile and the needed devices to fire it.
Video display : The TV displays a moving map and the Viviane sight datas
Video command : The Video command allows to use the moving map or to display
the Viviane sight datas.
HOT missile console : it allows to make the missiles up to fire and is linked to the Video command console.
Viviane (APX 397) sighting device : external camera linked to the weapon system.
HOT3 missile : wire guided missile, the user has to guide the missile manually to the target until the impact.

Warning Receiver
The warning receiver system is simulated through the sensors and a display (DRAXX 33)
The real symbology is not used due to its classified aspect, a custom symbology is used instead.

Flare dispenser
The Flaredispenser system includes the Flaredispenser cockpit command (MATRA B0) and the external launcher.

Lights system
Cockpit lights and external navigation/anti-collision lights are simulated.

Damage system
The damage system is simulated and includes external visual damages
(rotor and blades, fuselage, main cockpit glass...)
The effects of the damages are taken in count and change the flight conditions
(aerodynamics, lift, speed ...)
All systems include the damage effects too (electric, fuel, engine ...)

Multi-Crew
The player can swap from the pilot position to the board commander position.
Missiles can be fired only from the board commander position.

Performances
Maximum speed during linear flight fits the charts.
Ceiling fits the charts.
Maximum vertical velocity fits the charts.

The start-up procedure follows the pilot manual.

Autopilot
More than a real Autopilot, the Gazelle features a SAS (Stability Augmentation System)
This feature is simulated as well in the module, and follows the real functions.

Lights
All available lights systems from the real model have been simulated, including navigation lights, formation lights, strobe light, extend-able landing light.
The cockpit features instruments internal light, UV light and a roof lamp with a move-able red lens so you can have a white or a red light.

All this is subject to change and will be updated in time.

Dear DCS Simmers,

some progress on the Pilot which was made by our 3D-Artist Sven.
We will give you more WIP as soon we have some nice shots, as always

In the Open Beta today!

Changelog of 1.2.16.42215


DCS World
Corrected English commands' localization
Corrected German localization
Russian Installation Guide added
French version of Oil War Campaign updated
Credits list updated for all languages
Fixed crash during fall of the aircraft, when using some triggered events
Weapon Type options list of Fire-At-Point task for Ground Vehicles and Ships has been corrected
Plugin section in options.lua now initialized before first launch
Added antiship task to A-10A, AH-1W, AH-64, F-86F, MiG-29, Su-27, Su-33, F-4E
Added/corrected antiship payloads to A-10A, A-10C, AH-1W, AH-64, F-4E, F-86F, Ka-50, Mi-24V, Mi-28N, MiG-29, Su-27, Su-33
Fixed crash on deactivation tanker after completion of refueling
Fixed alpha channel for trigger zone in ME

Combined Arms
Added joystick commands for turret and sight
Chinese CA manual added
Restored circle of attack zone for artillery
DCS Flaming Cliffs
Corrected German localization of Su-27 campaign
Added German localization of F-15, A-10A, MiG-29, Su-33 campaigns
German localization of the training missions corrected
Su-27 engine temperature behavior is corrected
Su-27 fuel tank-sequencing procedure is corrected
Fixed missing training install button for Flaming Cliffs module in ES locale
Fixed sound bug in Mig-29S "Over the Hump" campaign

DCS F-86
Russian localization of Controls/Tooltips implemented
Russian localization of the single and instant missions added
Missing briefing image added for F-86F Take-off instant mission

DCS Bf 109 K-4
Reversed keyboard adjustment for gunsight brightness

DCS P-51D
Russian localization of the single and instant missions added
Chinese Flight Manual added
Corrected the briefing image for P-51D Take-off Batumi instant mission in Spanish version

DCS Mi-8MTV2
Russian localization of Controls/Tooltips added
FOV (Field Of View) option was added into Special Menu settings
Corrected embarkation category of the radio menu
Fixed embarking through radiomenu
Implemented trigger activation while changing frequency for ARC-9 and ARC-UD (it means that changing frequency can work as a condition for triggers in DCS)
Engine resource in ME can be set by entering digits (not only by analog sliders)

DCS Fw-190
Russian localization of the single and instant missions added
Chinese Flight Manual added
Russian Quick Start Manual updated

DCS MiG-15
Controls/Tooltips corrected
Fixed minor ASP-3N bugs occurring while working
English Flight Manual added

DCS UH-1H
Added training menu tab for RU locale
Unlimited ammo option now works for machineguns
A few minor bugs fixed.

Hey Guys,

Well it didn’t take you long to spot that now did it!

Yeah I am sorry to confirm that for the time being at least we have pulled all our rotary projects including NH-90.

I completed an annual review recently on the progress of the modules in development along with all the process’ that we are going through for them. As part of that I have to assess viability for each project, when we came out with our roadmap we have envisioned that we would recruit at least 3 new programmers, in reality we only got 1 on top of the 2 we had already. In short it’s just too much work and without extra programmers helo’s were just something that was in the long grass. Compounded by the fact that we do not have any work outside of DCS that encompasses helo’s it made them the category that was the one to go.

That is not saying that they won’t come back at some point in time, just that it is not right now and that it won’t be in the next 3-4 years which is what this roadmap is primarily focused on.

For the time being we are concentrating on what we are becoming experts on, Warbirds, Early Jets and of course Typhoon!

Thanks for your understanding

Pman

Hi guys.

Here is a little update of the pilot. The last 2 days I worked on the facial texture. I think right now I have hit the right color tone and placed the first basic color blocking of the helmet.

Next step, details on the helmet and at last the mic.

After that is done I will add some ageing and scratches to the objects.
In basic you see there the internal view, which will be used for the external too, so the textures will stay the same and only be reduced in scale so it does not hit the gpu to much.

cheers
Sven

Hi Guys

Something Chris and I have been reviewing recently is our communication policy with the community and forums at large. To be quite honest with you it can be very depressing and demoralising for everyone involved.

Hundreds of hours, Thousands of messages are exchanged monthly in working on these projects for you, the general populous, and to be frank we get a lot of hate and grumbling about incomplete or WIP shots of things that are going on in the background. It has already cost us 2 development members who quite frankly just don’t want to work on DCS or be in the community any longer.

This cannot continue.

As such effectively immediately we will not be releasing any renders or WIP of any of our projects going forwards until they are in test with ED and pending pre-sale and then release.

Chris and I will maintain our presence on the forums and answer questions as/when we have time or the need but aside from that we will not be communicating any progress on our projects until they near completion.

We are both sorry that it has come to this but we just cannot continue as we are.

Regards

Pman

The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) has the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peacetime military operations in the free world. The NTTR land area includes simulated air defense systems, mock airbases, and several target ranges. The NTTR was also used for nuclear testing. Today, it is home to RED FLAG and other military exercises that include countries from around the world. The NTTR map for DCS World 2 includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and the infamous Groom Lake AFB (aka Area 51). This map also includes the city of Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport, and Hoover Dam.

For those that pre-purchase prior to October 1st, 2015, you will receive a 20% discount and two free Red Flag campaigns (one for the F-15C and one for the A-10C). For those that pre-purchase between October 1st and the Open Alpha release in late November, you will receive a 20% discount and one free Red Flag campaign. Both of these options also include a 20% bonus savings on future purchases at full price.

Note: Customers that purchased DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta (prior to February 21st, 2011) will be provided this map FOR FREE!

The alpha version of DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map will be available until the end of November 2015.

The Fighter Collection with Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce that DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map is available for pre-purchase from the DCS e-shop

DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map will sell for $49.99 in November 2015. Pre-purchase now for $39.99 and save 20%!


The Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) has the largest contiguous air and ground space available for peacetime military operations in the free world. The NTTR land area includes simulated air defense systems, mock airbases, and several target ranges. The NTTR was also used for nuclear testing. Today, it is home to RED FLAG and other military exercises that include countries from around the world. The NTTR map for DCS World 2 includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and the infamous Groom Lake AFB (aka Area 51). This map also includes the city of Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport, and Hoover Dam.

https://youtu.be/10h71xyU6C4

Key Features of DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map:
366,000 sq. kilometres that covers portions of Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California.
Highly detailed modelling of Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, McCarran International Airport, and the Area 51 facility.
Hoover Dam and Lake Meade.
All VOR and VORTAC radio navigation beacons.
High resolution mesh and textures around the detailed airbases.
The entire NTTR airspace as well indication of all sub-ranges.
Las Vegas, Pahrump, Mesquite, Moapa, Indian Springs, Boulder City and other cities and towns in and nearby the NTTR. This also includes all major roads, railways, and power lines.

For those that pre-purchase prior to October 1st, 2015, you will receive a 20% discount and two free Red Flag campaigns (one for the F-15C and one for the A-10C). For those that pre-purchase between October 1st and the Open Alpha release in late November, you will receive a 20% discount and one free Red Flag campaign. Both of these options also include a 20% bonus savings on future purchases at full price.

Note: Customers that purchased DCS: A-10C Warthog while it was in beta (prior to February 21st, 2011) will be provided this map for free!

Hola a toda la comunidad hispana. Hace unas semanas nos juntamos un grupo de entusiastas de la simulación aérea y decidimos comenzar un proyecto muy ilusionante, el SH-3 Sea King.
Podréis seguir la evolución en este post:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=147020

Os dejo algunas imágenes de los primeros pasos que hemos dado:










Queremos trabajar duro para poder ofrecer a la comunidad esta leyenda de la aviación naval. Estamos convencidos de que será un buen aliado del Hornet y el Tomcat en el futuro. Una de las claves que nos impulso a hacer este helicóptero fue la de imaginarnos dentro de la cabina de este, en una cubierta de portaaviones atestada de ambos aparatos alrededor.

De momento estamos dando nuestros primeros pasos y sabemos que nos queda un largo camino para finalizarlo, pero haremos un esfuerzo enorme porque el resultado agrade a toda la comunidad.

No quiero terminar sin mencionar que uno de nuestros miembros es Silver Dragon, un viejo y bien conocido miembro de este foro.

Esperamos que este proyecto os ilusione tanto como a nosotros.

Saludos.

Korean BO-105 WIP ...

I am just going to leave this here
Pman

I do understand importance of a trains for WWII scenarios. We have all major railroads in the Normandy map now. Big problem is that trains in DCS aren't objects for mission makers. So we should create this feature for sure.

There are two features actually:
- train as a object for missions;
- train as a transportation unit for warehouse-airfield supply system.
It takes time to make any of them.

Hi,

I know, communication is not our best asset, and it's something we have been trying to improve, and we will keep trying for sure. Apologies for that.

As our first projects, we were ot free to make mistakes, and bad choies at some points, for example thinking to take two variants of the same version, it would be not so hard to achieve. Then we found those two variants had more diferences than we expect, and also both are two-seaters. That means in terms of code, manage four cockpits, ang brings a massive time invested to implement them in the best way. Just multricrew meant rework and reestructure a big part of the code to make it possible, in talking EB/CC that means do it twice. Add to this, AFM integration with systems and get a proper results.

But when beta was released, we acquire a compromise with the community about the features in the C-101, and we feel we must complete the project with this features even it means lot of extra time invested. It is a very special project for us, and we won't be happy with us if for release something quickly, we have to a lite version of DCS C-101.

This week we implemented Comm UHF and VHF radio + Intercom in front and rear cockpit on EB. It took time to achieve this milestone. We were waiting to make a post with this feature and a video showing how they work now, so there was no news in almost one month as we wanted the whole pack of comms radio ready. This will be available on next update.

I know this post can be understood as excuses, or doesn't help to dissipate some concerns. As some of you could think this looks very bad, but after all this months, and with all the problems, hey we are still alive and ready, as we never had any doubt about this project, and we keep everyday focused and working on the target.

We really want to thank you very much to all these people who still sends their support to us, it really means a lot to us. And for those who has lost their faith on this, we just hope our work and commitment will reverse this.

DCS 1.5.4.55584 Update 3
The Museum Relic (MiG-15 and F-86F) campaign release!

DCS World
Multiplayer. Improved aircraft motion algorithms.
TrackIR input data separated to own cpp, cockpit will use angles from trackIR directly (like in old way).
Removed “headtracking disabled” message.
Artifacts on Maverick's IR-view and Shkval view fixed
Input chat commands moved to UI layer
Trim will working when secondary FFB device connected
Module manager. Added DRM controller for campaigns
Su-25T. Incorrect Mechanical Devices Indicator fixed
Su-25T. Updated Chinese version of the Georgian Oil War campaign

DCS FC3
Su-33. Incorrect Mechanical Devices Indicator fixed

DCS F-5E Tiger II
AIM-9P5 missile corrected
AA1/DG mode tuned
HUD circle tuned in MSL mode
Damage model corrected
Auto lock corrected in MSL mode
DCS crushing on using GUNS fixed
Fix G-limited indication in MSL mode
Fix aircraft behavior at IDLE Engines on high-altitude airfields
Fix Choсks animation linked to canopy animation on net phantom
Added possibility to change laser code for GBU-12
Added laser code for GBU-12 to kneeboard
Smoke engines adjustment
Added LAU-68 for FFAR
Mk5 FFAR HEAT - improved FM
Rocket rotation frequency adjustment
Dispersion of FFAR increased
Fix Radar "In Range" indicator doesn't flash when below minimum range
DCS will not hangs at weapon release if RIPPLE mode selected
Added control of radar indicator brightness
Changed default radar indicator brightness
Wing brake fixed
Corrected only one attempt to lock-on after ACQ button release in radar search mode
Added nose ballast, when inboard fuel tanks are carried.
Radar elevation controls will not stop working after target lock is broken
Fixed wind in FM
Tail light will flashing on net phantom

DCS M-2000 by RAZBAM
Super radar fix
Magic selection bug fix
VTB STT display for CCM.
Dropping contacts when out of STT range.
Checks that STT target is within the +/- 60º cone.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Reworked cockpit structure
Radios (VHF, UHF, intercom) implementation. Front and rear cockpit
New cockpit (knobs, oxygen system, tap on glass...) realistic sounds. Front and rear cockpit
Tweaked AI takeoff performance
Modified mirror vision
Integration work between front and rear cockpit continues. Several improvements

DCS Mi-8MTV2
Repair crash fix

DCS Ka-50
Chinese flight manual updated

Hola everyone,

A little update... today the Caucasus map for DCS World 2.5 had its terrain elevation resolution increased by an average of 400%. This has eliminated almost all sharp edges to the terrain; and it's added rolling hills, much more detailed ridges and mountain sides, and provided many new places to hide down low.

I'll try to post some images in the coming weeks.

Yes, this is still a FREE upgrade planned for later this year.

Thanks

Our new weapon officer for the BO-105

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10 August 2016
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- Added SA342Mistral model featuring Mistral anti aircraft short range IR missile
- Added additionnal SA342Mistral separated manual
- Corrected encyclopedia files to display 3D weapons models
- Corrected lased distance to be calculated once only when asked
- Corrected autorotation collective behavior in final stage
- Corrected autopilot slaved mode to be linked only to camera azimuth
- Corrected range finder, now ground and vehicles can be spotted, but still no building
- Corrected landing in grass, now landing while sliding is possible
- Corrected module behavior when pilots die
- Corrected pilot sight display
- Corrected camera slew speed when not in autopilot slaved mode
- Added multi crew feature
- Added multi crew user manual
- Changed Video command box power rotator to be 2 positions now, flight manual has been corrected accordingly.
- Added Yougoslav livery for Serbia
- Corrected pilots eyes