DCS 2.5 Update News

[Paul(Dragon)0043]

Todays update which brings DCS World Open Beta to v2.5.5.33184

DCS: Fw 190A-8 Introduced to Steam

DCS World
No parking available error on ships/FARPs - fixed.
ME. Restored working of the action "Sound to Country" in triggers.
Small water explosions from guns will not produce visible shock wave effect.
HUD filter doesn't works when droplets are visible - fixed.
Gun-sight Glass disappears with rain - fixed.
Aircraft AI will feel the rocking deck of the ship on landing.
Fixed cropped radio menu list.

DCS F/A-18C
Ground & Sea units received via datalink will not show as air contacts on the SA page.
BRU-41a sequencer fails to drop multi BDU-33 - fixed.
It is now possible to add negative elevation data on the HSI

Flaming Cliffs
Restored working of the switch route points or airfields LCtrl+~ combo.
DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblure Simulations
Restored AGM-65 Maverick functionality.
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When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber (W.Churchill)

[Neil Willis]

Today's update which brings the Beta version to v2.5.5.33552:

Introduced F/A-18C Aggressors BFM campaign by Maple Flag

DCS World

AI Wingmen will no longer call out “Tally Bandit” if bandits are within 4km of each other, this is to cut down on the number of “Tally Bandit” calls.
Scripting Engine. Function coalition.getAllCargos and coalition.getStaticObjects corrected.
Bug with misaligned yellow boxes in tutorial missions is fixed.
Corrected Stinger MANPADS guidance.
Fixed bug when aircraft with Search Then Engage task attack Air Defenses when Air Defense checkboxes are unchecked.
Corrected Linebacker and Avenger SAMs exceeding elevation of missile trajectory that could cause a miss on low level targets.
Redesign of the Mission Editor MAP, SAT, ALT buttons in lower information bar.
Time setting fields restored in the AVI recording panel.
In the Mission Editor, when LATE ACTIVATION is unchecked - VISIBLE bef. ACTIVATION checkbox will be grayed-out (disabled).
Reworked Audio Settings volume sliders sensitivity. ’World’ slider now only affects external views.

DCS F/A-18C

HUD TD box now shows a hemisphere over it when both ownship and donor classify a contact as friendly.
Extending the landing gear after a belly landing will no longer cause an explosion.
Fixed loss of Gun use after firing off all Mavericks.
Zuni Rockets no longer pause after every 4 rockets.
Hydra Rockets no longer stop firing after 4 rockets.
PLID & STEP functions have been added to the SA Page - Currently WIP.
INTERVAL BOMBING in AUTO & CCIP modes has been fixed.
Added wing fold function to auto start sequence.
Pilot kneeboard is now functional.
Corrected NVG graphics artifacts.

DCS Fw 190 A-8

Adjusted gun sight glass tint.
Increase/Decrease RPM Mouse Tips in wrong place was removed.
Control stick connectors and lamp intensity animation added.
Clock connectors and animation corrected.
Added animation for the CB covers.

Combined Arms

Units will no longer fire unless they have a direct line of sight to the commanded target.
Adjusted the sound volume of the Igla MANPAD.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM

CTD when entering a new waypoint bug fix.
INS Stuck on invalid steerpoint bug fix.
EHSD not clearing after un-designating a target bug fix.
EHSD does not display range to waypoint bug fix.
EHSD Waypoint numbering corrected when using SEQ bug fix.
Kneeboard now displays the AWLS channel list.
RWR Codes updated to include J-11A and F-14B.

DCS M-2000c by RAZBAM

PCA/HUD logic modified.
Master Arm functionality modified.
MAGIC and CAN (AA guns) can only be selected by HOTAS.
Special modes switch functionality modified.
RWR Codes updated to include J-11A and F-14B.
Please see notes in ED Forums to learn about new PCA/HUD logic

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

Reduced probability Rb15s fired in random group mode will target the same ship.
Removed invalid error-warning in dcs.log output.

DCS A-10C

Corrected training missions. For mission progress the trigger wait for specified command (gun trigger 2nd position), so if user have re-assigned Space key, training mission will stuck. This action replaced with "Start Wait User Response"/"Stop Wait User Response" pair for all such cases.

DCS Yak-52

Some gauges appear to stay dark even in sunlight - fixed.

[Neil Willis]

Today's changelog bringing DCS World to v2.5.5.34108:

Supported new Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulation

DCS World

Stinger and Igla manpad missiles. Corrected guidance logic and the motor and booster data.
AGM-88 HARM will now update emitter tracking while the missile is in flight for better accuracy against slow-moving targets.
Improved the AGM-84E Harpoon launch effects.
MP. SSE. Dynamically spawned and hidden units will no longer be visible to clients.
MP. Serverlist: Fixed only 16 symbols being visible in the server player names.
MP. JTAC will now respond to all wingmen, not just the group lead.
Encyclopedia. Fixed KDO mod.40.
Fixed ground unit AI sometimes getting stuck on a bridge if the terrain leading up to the bridge is above it.
Scripting Engine: Corrected Unit.getPosition() function.
Fixed incorrect behavior of aircraft AI on the carrier deck if you give control to AI (takeoff from parking).
PAI : AV-8B AI will landing to deck vertically, not as conventional aircraft.

DCS: F/A-18C

The initial release of the AA/ANQ-28 Litening Targeting Pod (WIP). Other modes like air-to-air mode, INR tracking, additional HUD symbology, and slave to target point, and other functions will be added later in early access.
Marking a target on the SA page with PLID now is shown correctly on the radar page.
Sharing PLID info in Multiplayer displayed correctly to and from donors.
STEP data now matches Radar Data for a selected target.
SA page STEP marker doesn't pass through all displayed contacts - fixed
SA page EXPAND option added
JDAM TOO mode does not respect WPTs loaded as TOO MSN 1 or TOO MSN 2 - fixed
Radar shows target as hostile even if DL and NTCR are turned off - fixed
MSI: donor HAFU not displayed on RADAR page - fixed
Fixed a crash that could happen when trying to restart AUTO at the end of a WP route.
Fixed disabling AUTO in mid-route could break AUTO sequence.
TDC movement now shuts off STEP.
Radar altimeter is now set correctly at zero before Hornet start-up.
Updated the Hornet Guide.
Fixed CTD when setting bomb interval.
After this Open Beta, the next big system to add will be the AGM-84D Harpoon anti-ship missile.

DCS: Bf-109K-4

Fixed the MW50 gauge animation.
Ammunition counters are now pre-set.
Ammunition counter dials now work with assigned axis.

DCS F-5E

Fixed odd yawing behavior over 300 knots.

DCS A-10C

A-10C LWS could not see other aircraft lasers from more than 3-4 km; this has been increased to 10 km.

DCS A-10A

Canopy glass at opened canopy removed

DCS Fw 190 D-9

Asymmetric loadouts are prohibited.
Fixed artificial horizon not being powered.

DCS Fw 190 A-8

Light animation tuned. CockpitLocalPoint coordinates, cockpit external geometry edited.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM

TPOD Slave bug fix (Known issue it will not track moving vehicles locked by the DMT).
Kneeboard update: Target points 1 to 4 display (WiP).

DCS M-2000c by RAZBAM

Disabled keyboard input file bug fix.
MAGIC Select/Visor Down bug fix.
MAGIC Select improved.
Specific HUD page for POL.
POL behaviour fixed.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

Added pitch trim indicator light operation (it was previously working trim light test only, now the light illuminates also when trimming, via normal or emergency trimming, front and rear cockpit). (C-101EB and C-101CC).
Added functionality of ADI DH light to both front and rear cockpit (it illuminates now when a/c altitude is below decision height).
GA light in rear cockpit ADI illuminates now as well (previously only front cockpit GA light was operative).
Partially fixed multicrew sync for canopies.

Campaigns

FA-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag: Corrected Tanker speeds, altitudes, radios and TACANs. Updated documents to add tanker info.
DCS BS2 Republic: Minor changes in 05 mission
P-51D High Stakes Campaign: 10th - targets moved to clearings, 9-th - oil tanks replaced.

[Paul(Dragon)0043]

Today's changelog bringing DCS World to v2.5.5.34644

DCS World
AGM-154A now corrected for wind conditions
Increased draw distance of static objects to compare to AI/Player objects
Increased draw distances of Map objects
Kuznetsov carrier. The AI aircraft will takeoff with the “takeoff from ramp” (parking hot) type of start.
Su-34. Default payload with X-59M displayed incorrectly in simulation fixed.
DCS can be closed by pressing Close window in taskbar.
The render distance of the static objects in the optics devices is adjusted.
F10 map view will not show a small caliber shells.
ME. When you copy and paste a group with EPLRS tasking the group Id tied to the task will be changing.
SSE. world.getMarkPanels is returning correctly.
CAP-9M adjusted mass and drag index.
Logbook. Fixed A-A kills scoring issue.

DCS: F/A-18C
Added work-in-progress AGM-84D Harpoon in BOL mode (for single player first)
AGM-65F IR Option WHT/BLK now only changes proper elements and not entire screen
TGP WIDE/NAR HOTAS command no longer changes MAV FOV when TGP is selected
FLIR - LTD/R - LST Key Assignments now available in Options
EXPAND will close when target is lost
EXPAND will not affect the Radar causing loss of targets
SCS Depress no longer controls Point/Area Track selection
Added Litening Pod to centerline station in single missions.
AIM9 boresight reticle restored.
Laser latch function works in different way randomly fixed.
AGM-65F will be possible to fire when if it's slaved by pod.
TGP Zoom will not controls Radar elevation in FLIR page.
Added input commands for FLIR, LTD/R, LST/NFLR switches.
Digital Map: electric circuit, TV screen condition for camera fixed.
Moving map fixed after GPS warmed up.

DCS: Fw 190 D-9
Turn indicator working again

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
Slightly increased G at which wing structural failure will occur
Adjusted pitch moments for flaps, speedbrake and power
Adjusted yaw damping with flaps down
Fixed wing sweep program indicator in bomb mode
Bomb mode now doesn't stick
ASH better handles spawn heading errors on carrier
Fixed INS drift due to DCS reporting different aircraft heading before and after spawn.
Fixed ASH wrong wind calculations, fixes bomb fall line inaccuracy at high wind speeds.
Installed anti-lag filter in the INS alignment routines - should reduce INS drift from lags.
Fixed afterburners being invisible - pending further improvement
Fixed invisible RIO DDD lights
Fixed invisible TID HCU lights

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Fixed rear map box cover, now it doesn't open when activating rear canopy jettisoning lever.
Further work on multicrew sync for canopies, will be totally fixed in the next update.

DCS F-15C
Throttles step movement input commands will work.

DCS NS430
Better shadow bias and sampling.
Increased shadow map resolution on high option.
Optimizing bias for terrain shadow map.
Adaptive splitting of shadow cascade for camera near and cockpit view, optimized shadow map sampling.

DCS WWII Assets Pack
KDO.G.40 corrected.

Campaigns
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulation. Corrected custom livery scripts of P-51D.
A-10C BFT Campaign by Maple Flag. Mission BFT09 - Updated pattern altitude trigger.
FC3: F-15C campaign. Added missing voice-over to mission 00. Adjusted success criteria for mission 03 to be less restrictive.

Known issues:
AGM-84D “Harpoon” in multiplayer flies with wrong trajectory
Trees shadows quality is degraded

[Paul(Dragon)0043]

Today's changelog bringing DCS World to v2.5.5.34864

DCS World
ME: column width in units list saved between sessions
ME: read only mission doesn't corrupted now when user attempts to save them
Tasks ‘Follow’ and ‘Escort’ can be performed now at the ‘Takeoff’ waypoint
Fixed mass and type of the double rockets payloads (player’s A/C no more makes unexpected roll after rockets launch, rockets in twin payloads can be launched in salvo mode)

F/A-18C
FLIR polarity switch no more affects on Maverick picture
AGM-84D Harpoon network trajectory fixed

A-10C
Crash when user changed TAD profile after cold start fixed

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed black wings/TCS pod due to texture corruption

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed ARAK rocket pods causing destructive aircraft roll

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Completed multicrew canopies synchronization (fixed pending bugs).
Fixed multicrew canopies initial synchronization at cold start, and when 2nd pilot enters the aircraft (any seat).
Fixed canopies animation jitter when observed from another station in multicrew aircraft (external views only).
Partially opened canopy (canopy closed with locking lever in forward position, which means canopy won't close completely) is visible now in other station (client or server).
__________________
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber (W.Churchill)

[Neil Willis]

Today's change log bringing DCS World to v2.5.5.35461 Beta only:

DCS World

ChinaAssetPack. Add HQ-7 Launcher and Radar Vehicles
URAL-4320T now takes damage as expected
Naval Units now have health bars on the F10 map
ME. Trigger Zone of Search Then Engage task no longer freezes for relocation in some conditions.
Dedicated Server. Issues with -norender and AI not attacking now fixed.
ME. Error after clicking the Add button in tab Suppliers that appeared in some cases is fixed.
Corrected trees shadows.
In external view, the SPAAA ZSU-23 can cause lag, memory leak and even crash if stuck - fixed.
ME. Error when click on task Embarking, after changing infantry group - fixed.
ME. GUI Error when trying to select tasks "Radio usage when contact" in some cases - fixed.
SSE. RAlt+J command will not breaks unit name of the object for the scripting engine.
SSE. Coalition.addStaticObject unable to spawn objects on ships - fixed.
The spreading under fire of ground units - restored.
AI aircraft will not react to lock by undetectable optical systems.
Nose illumination lights don't longer illuminate the nose - fixed.
F10 map. The names of enemy airfields will not float away in the Fog of War mode.
MP. If setting is not enforced in mission file, used setting is not displayed on MP UI - fixed.
ME. Error when use the selecting arrows from stop condition with LAST WPT - fixed.
ME. Error when trying to delete cloned task - fixed.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

JSOW/JDAM Launch Zones will now update when switching to TGP TGT Point
Maverick no longer tries to lock while during slew to TGT Point with Non-Realistic TDC Slew Option
Weapon Programming no longer retained after the aircraft is shut down
Auto-bombing no longer affected by unselected waypoint altitude
AGM-65E(F) indicates RDY when Master ARM is SAFE - fixed.
Added some more input commands for FLIR controls on Right Console on Sensor Panel for 3-pos switches in category "Special For Joystick".
AGM-65 FOV can be changed even when not selected.
Aircraft position initialization, WPT designation isn't canceled by range if aircraft position is invalid.

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC

Adjusted alpha channel for afterburner flame effects. (WIP)
Added missing floodlights.
Corrected directional sounds
Increased volume of external engine sound.

DCS Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC

Decreased volume of structural stress sounds.
Corrected error from having the module show up twice in the mission editor.

DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

NEW: JESTER can now tune radar elevation for a specific distance and altitude
Added JESTER Elevation Menu
Adjusted trim speed
Adjusted pitch damping
Adjusted power at low speeds
Adjusted Speedbrake drag
Adjusted pitch moment with gear and flaps
Adjusted High AOA buffeting to start at higher alpha
Fixed VF-24 Livery
Gave JESTER a bit more trust in his pilot, adjusted his eject criteria
Fixed swapped x and y in map markers, will work with JESTER again
Fixed possible right engine flameout bug on in-air respawn
Added new Quickstart mission “Watching the Devildog - Laser Guided Bombs”
Added SP and COOP (2 Crews) version of Watching the Devildog
More Tweaking to Afterburners (which remain WIP)

DCS 2000C by RAZBAM

Weapons System Command enabled.
Radar search behavior updated to simulate real radar:
Radar antenna in TWS will not follow locked target.
Contact icons can disappear if they are not inside the radar sweep.
Contact icons now display on which bar they are located.
Following keybinds are modified:
Special Modes FWD to Weapons SystemCMD FWD
Special Modes AFT to Weapons SystemCMD AFT
Target Unlock/Special Modes Deselect to Weapons SystemCMD Depress
Updated Mission 06 of the campaign:
- fixed the AI flight lead behaviour. He will now drop bombs from the
- south and return to the anchor point.
- fixed rare problem with the AI flight lead not taxiing.

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

Full set of 20 training missions made by Baltic Dragon is now available.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

Added cockpit lighting synchronization in multicrew.
Fixed anti-collision light that could be off disregarding cockpit switch position at hot start.
Fixed not working animation of rear canopy of another human controlled C-101 in multiplayer.
Fixed again forward canopy synchronization so that partially opened canopy of human controlled C-101 is visible now for another player in multicrew.
Radioaltimeter DH light will not illuminate now above 2000 ft.
Added wing condensation effect.
Fixed several knobs inputs binding to keyboard or HOTAS (like markers, ignition light and MPR dimmers, stby horizon caging etc).

DCS Su-27

Corrected Su-27 training mission "Internal 30 mm Cannon".

DCS Spitfire IX

Added german Spitfire flight manual

DCS F-5E

Combat Mix set as default munition mix for cannon.
Added interface for assignment of default AMMO type.

Campaigns

F-15C: The Georgian War campaign by Baltic Dragon:
- M10: Adjusted windsock position to prevent interference with AI flights.
- M11: Adjusted windsock position to prevent interference with AI flights.
- M12: Prevented Flanker despawning after landing from triggering an ROE violation.
- M14: Adjusted trigger logic to allow player to escape ambush without being fired upon.
F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Maple Flag
- Corrected Tanker speeds, altitudes, radios and TACANs
- Updated documents to add tanker info
- Corrected some voice over triggers to stop overlaps

[Neil Willis]

DCS 2.5.5.36986 Open Beta 2019-10-03

Added new DCS: F-16C Viper support.

DCS World

Carrier aircraft bouncing when landing at an airfield should now be fixed
FLAK 38 no longer using Russian Ammo
ME. Corrected some tabs that was not disappearing after unit removing.
AI Helicopters. Fixed rolling-off runway in some cases.
ME. Fixed error when you сlick on task WW2: Big Formation (or Escort) in some cases.
AI Aircraft. Aerobatic task will work even on the end waypoint.
ME. Incorrect waypoint switch in the Switch Waypoint task fixed.
AI ships. Ship smoke will not be visible before ship activation.
ME. Payloads. When editing someone else's mission, the request to save the payload will be only once (not infinite).
Fixed process of randomization that causes the incorrect replay of tracks.
MP. Triggers. MP client will not ignore the time set for messages by mission design.
ME. GUI Error when click on airplane group after type change fixed.
Aircraft explodes after landing when started from carrier after rearming fixed.
AI helicopter. Corrected the contact model when player take control of AI helicopter landed on the sea-shelf platform. Helicopter will not sink into platform.
WMR VR Corrected cross eye effect.
GUI Error when use Template with disabled module fixed.
AI Tanker has no lights on for refuelling in moonlight night - fixed.
Helicopter AI taking off from hold position instead of runway on Kobuleti airfield - fixed.
MP. There is a current issue that has been affecting the Hornet, and now the F-14 in multiplayer, users are reporting seeing these aircraft bouncing at times, like many hundreds of feet above and below the surface or carrier deck - fixed.
Ground AI. Manpads will not try to shoot through buildings.
AI Aircraft detecting optical locks - fixed again.
ME. GUI Error when you try to open task Embarking - fixed.
MP. Carrier. AI Using carrier Blast deflector not sync'd with clients - fixed.
ME. Custom payload is not saved for next session - fixed.
ME. GUI Error when click on task Embarking after use Static template - fixed.
ME. Bullseye coordinates reversed - fixed.
MP. Dedicated Server. Trigger END MISSION has no effect - fixed.

DCS: F/A-18C

Harpoon Options now refresh properly when switching to new station after launching missile.
Harpoon POP maneuver implemented now.
Updated Russian manual.
Fire control application now calculates wind for rockets.
Changing laser code for GBU changes code for AGM-65E if carried - fixed.

DCS: Mi-8MTV2

Fixed sequence of rockets firing.


DCS C-101 by AvioDev

DH light will not illuminate now, when triggered, if secondary DC bus is not powered or RAD ALT CB is pulled.
Added radio altimeter switch functionality.
Added canopy fracturing lever functionality and effects (depressurization, visual effect and sound).
C-101CC main altimeter baro setting synchronization in multicrew: the rear cockpit main altimeter uses the forward cockpit altimeter pressure setting.
C-101EB VHF radio (ARC-134) multicrew synchronization implemented.
Added explosive depressurization to Mission Editor failures.
Several fixes regarding canopies functionality both in multicrew and in single player.
Corrected radio altimeter name in ES localization (Radioaltímetro <-> CC Radioaltímetro).
Added depressurization due to damage of front or rear canopies.
Improved fractured canopy model and texture of cockpit view.
Cabin will depressurize now when ejecting.
Fixed binding to keyboard and HOTAS of ARC-164 UHF radio knobs and switches.
Added IFF Reply Test Lamp and IFF Test Light control inputs, which were missing.
Fixed Standby Horizon Pitch Reference Adjust binding to keyboard and HOTAS.
Added hypoxia (oxygen starvation) effect.
Added ARC-164 (C-101EB UHF radio) multicrew synchronization.
Cockpit labels are now readable when using low textures option (increased resolution).
Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of ARC-134 (C-101EB VHF radio) knobs and switches.
Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of C-101CC V/TVU-740 radio knobs and switches.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of console and instrument lights dimmers.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of cabin temperature control.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of intercom knobs and dials for C-101EB and C-101CC.

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations

Add bindable toggles for AFCS panel
Add bindable toggles for Pilot Display Control Panel (PDCP)
Add correct default axis assignments for Thrustmaster TPR pedals
Ignore STAB switch in all radar PD modes (always earth stabilized in PD)
Fix radar altimeter aural warning remaining on forever when fix is lost while it was on
Reduced radar altimeter inaccuracy over water
Radar altimeter accuracy now also depends on the depth of water; it is more accurate over shallow water
Improved trimmer behavior
A/G impact point solution over water jitters less now (this affected rockets the most)
Fixed INS confusing spawn position if 2nd ship was too close to the carrier
Fixed TTG on dest not working if dest was left of the nose
Fixed being unable to detect small RCS aircraft
Fix not correctly identifying aircraft carrier when on deck in a tight battlegroup
Added CAP-9M/CATM-9 to allowable stores
Updated mission fail trigger logic for Quickstart “Watching the Devildog - Laser Guided Bombs”
Updated mission fail trigger logic for “Watching the Devildog” SP and Coop versions
Further tweaking of pitch moment with flaps
Further tweaking of pitch damping
Improvements to flight model testing systems

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

VTH Radar elevation bar is now visible only in BA2 and BAH modes
Fix for MAG unlock, slaved and not
Radar TWS heading arrow fixed
RDI lock ranges changes for all close combat modes
Mag lock triangle resized to match radar square
VTB colors changed to match real one
RDI contacts detection fix when exiting from close combat modes
WSC AG memorize feature fix, now will save PCA/AG setting and will reset hud to NAV
Fix for CNM Neutral (PCA) when pressed in close combat modes.
RDI in TWS will now have a single bar tracking
BA2 re enabled as next to BAH
Radar unlock available only via WSC depress
TDC position and radar range doesn't reset after unlock or close combat modes exit

Campaigns

M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon. Mission 7: fixed issue with AI flights not following player.
Worlds Apart 2026 Campaign by Low Level Heaven. All missions updated with bug fixes and improvements.
Mi-8 Oilfield: Fixed crash of Mi-26 at start of the 5th mission. Removed AI Yak-40 that collides with Mi-26 in 1th mission.

[Neil Willis]

DCS World Open Beta 2.5.5.37626

DCS World

AI Combat skill changes - See Newsletter for more info.
AI better conservation of ammo vs heavily damaged or destroyed aircraft - See Newsletter for more info.
WWII AI aircraft. Corrected ground attack pattern.
Plane disappears when assign control to AI, after player takes off from the deck - fixed.
Added textures with PBR for AGM-84D/H.
ME. The ISOLINES option in the map options removed as obsolete.
Rearming. GBUs will not appear with unfolded fins.
MP. Dedicated Server. Webgui: hardware related local and remote access to dedicated server fixed
Wingman collides with player on a cold start from deck - fixed.
Wingmen remain on deck in some cases - fixed.
VR. Force disabled VR with --norender key.

DCS: F-16C Viper

Master Caution should be clearable as expected
RWR and other sounds now properly installed for Viper (sounds still placeholders)
Adjusted HUD visibility over cockpit geometry.
Engine control switch animation through guard is fixed .
Fixed unlimited weapon rearming.
EHSI font corrected, NO DATA page added.
CARA indication for high altitude fixed.
Oxygen emergency lever clickability and input fixed.
Oxygen flow indicator fixed.
Audio for radio communications identifying players aircraft fixed.
External sound update.
Loop in DED TILS ILS freq fixed.
AOA indexer lights logic fixed.
AOA bracket will appear on HUD after lowering nose landing gear, fixed.
Changed PROBE HEAT to spring loaded TEST.
Added RU localization for Viper startup.
IFF HUD data overlapped / fuzzy - fixed.
Inconsistent response from ground crew with canopy closed - fixed.
AAR with cold start fixed.
Cockpit. Lighting textures tuned. Console panels textures updated (text readability improved).
CCIP line will point in TVV sign center point.
Default frequency on UHF backup panel fixed.
Speedbrake sound dynamics update.
UHF backup panel: status function fixed.
Radio frequencies increments fixed.
Flashlight fixed.
Fixed switching between CCRP-CCIP if you use last bomb with CCRP.
Waypoints on FCR and HSI misaligned - fixed.
ILS CMD STRG disables if ILS power removed, fixed.
Added damage of some elements WIP.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

Added RU localization for Hornet SP missions.
RWR symbols corrected.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

Fixed ADF-60 frequency select knobs for keyboard and joystick binding.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of SCAR control panel, SCAR display panel and RGS2 sight knobs.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of IFF panel knobs.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of AoA indicator knob.
Improved cockpit lighting in external view.
Fixes in ADF-60 keyboard input: Function selector switch TEST position is spring loaded now. Gain knob is functional now.
Fixed HSI digits brightness binding to keyboard and joystick, that got broken with latest updates.
Binding to keyboard and joystick of DH (Decision Height) set knob.
Implemented binding to keyboard and joystick of FD pitch adjustment knob of ADI.
Fixed crash in V/TVU-740 multiplayer sync.
Stick pitch trim button is now animated.
Airbrake throttle switch is now animated.
Added toggle function for airbrake (“B” key).
Fixed brightness of ADI/HSI digits in C-101CC rear cockpit - made independent from the forward cockpit ADI/HSI brightness.
Altimeter baro setting knob moves now correctly when binding it to keyboard and joystick (Main and Stby altimeters of C-101CC and altimeter of C-101EB).
Fixed CC ADI/HSI brightness control by keyboard.
Solved some errors (amber color) in inputs, related to UHF and VHF radios.
Solved issue with Kneeboard current position mark point not working when using keyboard, and amber color error in control inputs.
Solved amber color error of optical sight brightness in control inputs.
Fixed typo in ES version affecting amber error in control inputs, regarding an Armament CB.
Fixed amber error in control inputs regarding IFR Hood.
Fixed an ES localization issue causing an amber color error in some intercom control inputs.
Added binding to keyboard and joystick of Optical Sight Brightness (knob animation for now).
Added binding of keyboard and joystick to emergency fuel lever.
Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of TACAN volume knob and mode dial.
Fixed gyro platform sync button (synchronizer and heading set) behaviour: it now turns correctly left and right and heading synchronizes accordingly.
Fixed VHF-20B keyboard control for the radio mode and sound volume.
Fixed binging to keyboard and joystick of Gyro Platform knobs.
Fixed binding to keyboard and joystick of VHF/NAV equipment VIR 31A knobs (mode and volume).
Fixed clock set function and animation - now clock hands and knob can be adjusted and moved smoothly and in a realistic coordinated manner.
Map box cover will move properly now (slowly instead of instantly) when using keyboard or joystick commands.

DCS Mi-8MTV2

Restored missing sound of fire UPK-23-250 when it’s loaded to 5th hardpoint.

Campaigns

P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
Revised triggers
AI follow tasks fixed
Dozens of new voice overs added to help the flow of the missions
More ambient effects added
More ambient AI flights added
Map markers added to aid navigation where needed
Stock radio callouts reduced as much as possible

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
Revised triggers
AI follow tasks fixed
AI FW altitude fixed in mission 4
AI rules of engagement fixed in missions 5, 8 and 9
Pre-landing waypoint added to avoid a slow flying home in mission 3
New voice overs added
More ambient effects added

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
Revised triggers & timings
AI follow tasks fixed
Dozens of new voice overs added to help the flow of the missions
More ambient effects added
More ambient AI flights added
Map markers added to aid navigation where needed
Stock radio callouts reduced as much as possible
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When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber (W.Churchill)

[Neil Willis]

DCS World 2.5.5.38040 Beta Changelog from Eagle Dynamics:

DCS World

MP. Fixed Server Crash at woAIPlane::set_Air_Target_Offset
ME. Remade a saving payloads from external mission procedure.

DCS F/A-18C

Harpoon will switch back to BOL from R/BL mode when a target point is no longer available
Initial release of the AGM-62 Walleye, WIP
F/A-18C net phantom ladder will not extended into flight.

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations

Fixed Padlock not working
Fixed CTD on back to spectator after flight is delayed
Possibly fixed CTD when using ACLS/Autothrottle - please give us feedback.
Fixed untracked contacts in TWS not timing out
Added F-16 to the RWR threat library.
Added HQ-7 to the RWR threat library.
Slightly reduced drag while maneuvering to improve maneuvering performance above Mach 1
Further improvement of internal FM Test Systems
Adjusted high drag penalties for fully deployed slats/flaps at high speeds
Tweaks to buffet and full flap/slat deployment drag at high speed
Small adjustment to AB thrust at mach 1.2

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations

Fix to 80% ground collision-warning always on in HÖJD mode.
Fix to ejection not working.
Fix to intermittent CTD when using Weapon selector + LD-Bombs.
Fixed CTD related to changing cartridges.

DCS A-10C

Restored the extending boarding ladder.

DCS F-16C

Low and Out Warning now played for both Chaff and Flare
Paddle switch change reference pitch and roll attitude in addition to altitude.
Fixed KIAS calculation in FLCC, fixed low speed warning tone.
Tone sounds update.
Low speed warning tone has priority over LG warning horn.
UHF backup panel - wrong numbers on frequency window fixed.
Default radios to SQL.
Implemented basic IFF
IFF contacts on FCR page, wip
Added current interrogating status to OSB16
Added emergency jettison, WIP.

DCS Mi-8MTV2

Is now possible to assign joystick next commands:
Cargo Hatch View
Flush taxi data
Set Gunner Seat
Show Gunners Panel

Campaigns

A-10C Sturmovik campaign - fixed bug with frequency.

[Neil Willis]

Hot Fix Available now:

DCS World

Auto trim option deleted. This feature requires tuning.

F/A-18C Hornet by ED

Fixed bug where AGM-62 Walleye was cannot be released if the aircraft starts from ground.
JDAM JSOW TOO mode weapon release not always working - fixed.

DCS SA342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

Fixed not working sounds.
Fixed duplicated controls entries.
Fixed RWR symbols.
Added NVG capabilities to SA342L and SA342Mistral.
Corrected Mistral missile.

DCS Su-33 by ED

Fixed radio menu error after bolts from carrier.