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DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta

DCS World
Corrected AGM-62 info in the encyclopedia.
Corrected armor of some vehicles.
Bullets of M134 minigun will be less powerful.
MP. Server in the servers list will not flashing while refresh in progress.
Fixed Su-33 radio menu error when bolting from Kuznetsov.
VKB Gunfighter Pro joystick customized profiles added for A-10C, F-5E, F-16, F-18, Ka-50, MiG-15.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
AGM-62 TV picture will not duplicated on the central MFCD.
AWW-13 link pod will not interact with Maverick missiles.
Maverick TV picture will be B/W on the central MFCD, not greenish.
Corrected JDAM's drop sequence.

DCS F-16C Viper
INS Implemented (WIP)
Updated descriptions related to AIM-9 uncage to match new behavior. See Flight manual.
TONE and SQUELCH switches animation corrected.
Corrected some texture glitches in cockpit.
Rudder pedals will not intersect wall when brakes depressed.
Engine Feed Selector fixed.
Fuel imbalance fixed.
SAI cage knob fixed.
Radio Presets cycling on the DED page.
EPU Run Light turns off sooner using the EPU/GEN Test Switch.
Selecting TACAN band fixed.
CDI sensitivity fixed.
The 3 and 7 pylons will be able to correctly changed payloads with corresponding launchers and racks.
Corrected sun glare on the canopy.
Added selective jettison section to F-16C guide.
Fixed weapon release after partial jettison, fixed weapon count on AG page after jettison

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Added animation and functionality of following control stick and throttle elements:
-Flight Control Stick GA Button
-Flight Control Stick TCS Button
-Rain Repellent Button (system not implemented)
-Stores Release Button
-Stores Release Guard
-Fixed Weapons Trigger
-Trigger Safety Catch
-Fuel Enrichment Button
-MPR Button
-PTT Button
-Sight Range Selector Handle in throttle grip
Fixed Standby Artificial Horizon pitch adjustment.
Fixed MPR function, it now disengages once electrical power is lost.
Implemented optical sight brightness (both forward and rear cockpits).
Optical sight depression rotaries are now correctly animated ( i.e. do not change values in an instantly manner), the first one is limited to value 2, other two got cycled animation.
Optical sight AUTO/MAN/TEST stich got TEST position spring-loaded.
Removed AFM_LODS and SFM_LODS folders.
Fixed Enrich label in throttle.
Added red texture to Trigger Safety Catch.
Removed SFM binaries from the module config, removed redundant C-101CC FM dll (single dll is used for both aircraft with FM varied with input parameters).
Trigger can be depressed (animation) only if safety catch is unlocked (both cockpits).
Stores Release Button can be depressed (animation) only if guard is open (both cockpits).
Control input names reorganization (WIP).
Increased opening speed of map box when using keyboard or joystick buttons.
Improved animation of PTT Pushbutton.
Smoke will only work now depending on guard and safety catch and Easy Flight setting in DCS interface (for now, until we make our own specific condition in Options "Special" tab of DCS interface).
Any weapon release and gun trigger will only work now depending on guard and safety catch and Easy Flight setting in DCS interface (for now, until we make our own specific condition in Options "Special" tab of DCS interface).
Reorganized and edited names of Smoke System in control inputs.
Fixed Throttle model of C-101EB (removed MPR button).
Fixed duplicate texture in canopy frame area of external model.
Command “Force cursor to show on/off” can be also mapped now to mouse.
Fixed pilot harness external 3D model.
Added default keyboard mapping for Stores Release and Trigger.
Improved AOA indexer 3D model.
Fixed 3D model of ejection seat once ejected and separated from pilot.
Modified auto-trim due to airbrake extension, to make it stop when reaching airbrake extension/retraction limits.
Added airbrake auto-trim cutout malfunction.

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations
Idle-cut off command for Warthog HOTAS or similar throttle.
Probable fix to erroneous glideslope indication with TILS.
Guard against undefined behavior when selecting Bx-waypoint without loading data cartridge before.

DCS Fw 190 A-8
Fixed prop governor on cold plane.
Electrical circuit breakers correction that had an influence on gear selection and weapon usage.

DCS UH-1H
Startup mission trigger fix.

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations
Fix for ripple bombs counting empty stations
Adjust default Num0 snap cockpit view
Fixed missing weapons for wingman in Normandy Dissimilar Air Combat Training Quickstart mission
Removed A2G set command for "Watching the Devildog" SP and COOP carrier start versions
Added Cage The Bear campaign cold start version. Thank you Kaba!
Several fixes to Cage the Bear hot start version. Thank you Kaba!
Fix for TCS line-of-sight not displayed on HUD in TCS slave mode (TCS slaved to radar) when it is tracking
Fix the ever-so-slightly misaligned radar scan coverage lines on TID
Reduced chaff effectiveness against AIM-54C
Added AIM-7F to loadouts
Updated to latest AIM-7M
Fixed smoothing errors on rear of fuselage
Improved appearance of exterior canopy
Re-positioned HGU-33 knob for visor-down in exterior (int pending)
Updated shader defs
Tweaks to memory management
Fix to ACLS wing drop in close when HDG and ALT hold are engaged
Adjusted drag penalty for full flap deployments at high speed
Adjusted buffet for slat and full flap deployments at high speed
Fix to buffet at full flaps

DCS MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC
Implemented special menu option to test the new SPO-10 function.
Note: Labeled as “Experimental Features” which upon activating, will switch to an updated version. Users who do not wish to participate in testing, should leave it unchecked, which will basically allow the use of the current and default version of the SPO-10.
Leave feedback at: https://leatherneck-sim.mantishub.io

DCS Spitfire IX
Corrected engine sounds (External, Cockpit, Distance).

Campaigns
F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign by Mapple Flag:
- Added manual INS alignment instructions in briefing and kneeboard.
- Updated radio frequencies for channels.
- Updated voice over trigger timing.
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Enemy units hidden on F10 map.
- Adler 1 and 2 will drop their bombs in mission 5.
P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Enemy units hidden on F10 map.
- Mission 14: enemy aircraft changed to FW-190A-8s, as it happened in real life.
Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Enemy units hidden on F10 map.
- Mission 1: altitudes of enemy units adjusted
A-10C Basic Flight Training Campaign by Maple Flag:
- Corrected Flight Examiner aircraft altitude and waypoint timing in Missions 12.
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DCS 2.5.5.39003 Open Beta.

DCS World
Serverlist refresh will not infinite looping when user pressed F5 too often.
AIM-7. Fixed bug that caused the missile seeker to not see chaffs.

DCS F-16C Viper
Fixed crash with rockets firing after selective jettison

F/A-18C Hornet
Fixed DCS hangs on SA page.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Fixed engine sound that was broken in the latest update (real engine sound still WIP).
Fixed startup training mission. "VOR ON" step after startup will not pass without moving the NAV Volume selector in VOR-ILS-MB equipment.
Gear up and gear down commands added.
Gear emergency extension works now when using input command.
AoA indicator does not jump anymore from max to min and vice-versa when turning the knob with keyboard or joystick button.
Control stick can now be hidden using keyboard or joystick commands, not only click-spot.
"Ventilación Emergencia / Emergency Ventilation" depressurizes now cockpit.
Gear override button (crash button) has now a press and release function.
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The latest update change log from ED:

v2.5.2.39384 Beta Only

DCS World

MP. Restored direct connect by IP.
MP. Fixed direct connect by DNS-name.
Error window appears on request picture calls to AWACS (F5) - fixed

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

Cockpit Textures:

- Updated and Added all New textures
- Added English cockpit livery
- Changed Textures to match the color of modern Cockpits used today in the Ada
- Remapped new items and altered existing items older Cockpit Mods will not work!
3D Model:

- Removed older VHF Analog Radio
- Added newer VHF Digital Radio
- Changed UHF Radio to be more accurate
- Added Hand Lantern
- Changed "Sec Carb" Cover to be more accurate
- Removed Pneumatic Hammers from Canopy Frame (not in operations anymore)
- Changed Canopy Frame to be more accurate
- Changed Ejection Seat adjustment operation
- Changed Ejection Seat Harness
- Added Gun Camera Wiring
- Added NVG Filters
- Added NVG Goggle Mount and Goggles with Carry Bag
- Removed older Eclair Control Unit
- Added new ECM Indicator
- Added/Remodeled various items within the existing 3D model for better edges/shapes and accuracy
- Added JVN/NVG Switch for Night Operations with NVG
- Changed the Flood Lights now used with modern Cockpits used today in the Ada
Coding:

- Added F-16c to RWR database
- Implemented new Radio
- Implemented new ECM
- Changed Radio stations to match real aircraft - Now 1-20
- Correct Spacing on INS Panel Display
- Enabled Easy Comms with new radio
- Enabled new EEF Button to mute warning lights to match real airframe
- Enabled new NVG’s with multi position interactions

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

Cockpit Textures:

- Fixed Spelling mistakes
Coding:

- Corrected drag index calculations
- Implemented Bingo for VREST page
- Implemented Cruise for VREST page
- Added F-16c to RWR database
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Here is the latest change log from Eagle Dynamics bringing DCS World to v2.5.5.40269 Beta only:

Added initial release of DCS Voice Chat

DCS World

ChinaAssetPack: Add all JF-17 related weapons
Fixed DCS crash in AI Follow task.
Fixed GUI Error when use Trigger Zone window after change locale.
Server folders navigation will work in case of user name in windows contains dash symbol '-' (2D hex).
Graphic options. Graphic preset "High" will set "Default" value for "Terrain objects shadows".
ME. Custom coalition list isn't applied to new mission if it isn't saved - fixed.
Shadows of some aircrafts will not disappear in some conditions.
In relation of integrating the Voice Chat there was implemented new SOUND options.
AI Wingmen will use radar by default without player permission.
SPG Msta armour tweaked.
Fixed crash caused by train destroying.
MP. Fixed servers disappearing from the master list (error 28 ).

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
Added Aft Antenna for the AWW-13 Data Link Pod
Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
AGM-62 Walleye trying to lock target right after uncage fix.
Added noise on Walleye/Data Link video.
AGM-62 Walleye select/deselect fix.
AGM-62 Walleye Datalink interaction fix.
Drop Tank Textures on VFA-106 skins fixed.
Added illumination of some knobs in cockpit. Albedo of come cockpit textures tuned.

DCS: F-16C Viper

Jettison will no longer break SAM designation or STT Lock.
Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
Track While Scan (TWS)
Data Link (Link-16 with MIDS)
External Lights (wip)
Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) manual option programming
Fixed countermeasures rearming.
Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
Corrected RWS Contact Symbols. Now contact displayed as a small square with velocity vector.
Now radar scan area centered about cursor.
Radar cursor is drawn below friendly and foe contacts - fixed.
FCR tracks bugged target up to 20 degrees outside antenna limits - fixed.
FCR cursor jumps from page edge to center even at max/min range scale - fixed.
Added missing SAI pitch trim scale and arrow on the knob.
Corrected antenna elevation axis.
Added 300 gal centerline fuel tank.
Adjusted payloads drag.
MFD Clips text on SMS page - fixed.
The eject sequence animation has been adjusted.
Adjusting the seat animation by height corrected.
Added radio-commands for radar usage to wingmen.
Improved cockpit interior lighting at night.
Added MPO test function.
Added AUTO Steerpoint sequence function.
Long press of the NWS/MSL Step button will now cycle the missile type.
HMCS enable/disable corrected such that it is only DMS switch aft now.
AoA indexer lights control added.
Tadpole (sherm) logic adjusted.
Adjusted engine nozzle animation for short, fast throttle changes.
Steerpoints now start at Steerpoint 1, there is no Steerpoint 0.

DCS: MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC

Added Phase 1 Radar glass screen cover.
Added Phase 1 Radar indicator lights.
Added Phase 1 T-4, T-6, and T-10 indicator lights.

DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC

Fixed propeller animation at idle.

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev

Engine won't stall now when using emergency fuel lever with engine computer off.
Now it's not so easy to get engine stall when moving throttle abruptly is engine computer is off.
Changed the name of "computer total failure" for "failure of auto and manual modes (back-up mode)".
Added specific normal inverter and standby inverter failures, apart from both inverters failure already present.
Implemented caution lights of normal and standby inverter failure.
Normal and standby inverters failure logic:
-After a failure of normal inverter there is an automatic switching to standby inverter, if CB Normal Inverter is IN.
-When there is an inverter failure, the corresponding caution light will illuminate, unless the pilot sets the inverter switch to the position of the working inverter.
Added several new liveries made by "Etten" for Chile and Spain.

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

3D Model: RWR display cutting off symbology fixed
3D Model: PCA CAS button texture changed
Coding: RWR & Radar threat library update
Coding: Covered switches behavior fix

DCS Fw 190 A-8

Eliminated black stripe artefact that was displayed after pilot ejection.

DCS Mi-8MTV2

Pilots not die at external view - fixed.
Good old mission "A Hop from MinVody" (Russian voiceovers) is remade and available from Single Mission menu.

DCS Combined Arms

Clients unable to assign fire at point tasks via Combined Arms for units dynamically spawned in multiplayer - fixed.

Known issues

Known issue: track reproducing crash when Voice Chat option is set ON
Workaround: set the checkbox 'Voice Chat' in OPTIONS -> SOUND to OFF
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Here is the latest update change log to DCS World 2.5.5.40603 Beta:

Introducing DCS JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations

DCS World

RTC crash when multiplayer track replayed - fixed
MP. Fix crash when client is entering a server with JDAM in flight.
F-5E AI. Nose gear strut will now fully de-hike before it enters the wheel well.
Voice Chat button will be disibled in simulation.
Fixed crash when ship is deactivated if helicopter starts up at this time.
Ground vehicles. Adjusted armor for BRDM-2, COBRA, Fuchs, LAV-25, M113, GAZ TIGR.

DCS F-16C Viper

Fixed inlet and wingtip lights flashing.
Adjusted inlet and wingtip lights brightness.
Fixed external lights brightness control.
Fixed ANT ELEV control sensitivity with keyboard.
Datalink tracks now aren’t correlated after switching from TWS to RWS.
FCR does not produce mid-course update for missiles - fixed.
ACM Radar Lock Problem fixed.
All target symbols disappear from FCR screen in EXP mode - fixed.
Fixed wrong countermeasures amount after rearming.
Fixed chaff/flare voice message.
Fixed programme not running with either chaff or flare empty.
RWR tones corrected.
Added centerline fuel tank to F-16C missions originally designed with them in mind.
Stick in the cockpit can be hidden.

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations

Aircraft now repairable.
Adjusted acceleration at height. Fixed bug with abrupt deceleration at M1.85/1.72.
Corrected HUD height information when setting altitude reference via HÖJD switch.
Fixed sounds and heatblur from engine while the engine is shut off.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

Gen tie switch guard should move switch to NORM when closed - fixed.
EXT XFER Caution fixed.
Autostart in cold weather fixed.
Fuel temperature initialization fixed.
OBOGS failure causes pilot death even on the ground - fixed.
Data link 16/MIDS between clients F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft is working.
FCS override switch guard should move switch to NORM when closed - fixed.

DCS P-51D

Updated P-51 Mustang Sounds (External, Internal, Distance, Startup/Shutdown).


Campaigns

M-2000C Red Flag campaign by Baltic Dragon. Changes are to missions 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15.
- Updated numerous missions to fix possible bug with AI wingmen and other flights not following their lead.
- Updated safeguard for Gazelles in M15 to make sure they are destroyed.
- Updated M04 and removed chatter about lack of NVGs.


Known Issues

Windows 7. A crash on the second start of mission with JF-17.
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There has been a hotfix bringing DCS World Beta to v2.5.5.40647:

DCS World

Fixed crash in TF-51 when P-51D is not installed.


DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

RWR display cutting off symbology near the lower area.
RDI: removed most of the ghosting on targets out of cone
RDI: contacts, contact displayed at at the VTB botton
GreenBox radio: MEM shows selected channel freq when in config mode
CC modes: change all radar elevation/azimuth values
Boresight not available for 530
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The latest update to DCS World 2.5.5.41256 Beta:

Introduced new high quality A-10C cockpit.
Update for Normandy map (see details below).
Support of F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations.

DCS World

China Asset Pack: added ZTZ-96B
No active AI reaction for broken lock with fox 3 - fixed.
Voice chat. Client in the default configuration can connect to a non-standard server port.
Voice chat. Problem when server with UPnP can not see other clients in voice chat is fixed.
Voice chat. Connect to local Voice chat server via localhost, not the external IP.
Voice chat panel. Added Illumination of the PTT button while transmitting.
MP. Check for second instance BEFORE creating the logs.
Fixed helicopters slide off the deck of moving ships.
AI Spitfire erratic behaviour fixed.
AI UH-1 gunner. Attack enemy helicopters restored.
Dedicated server. Added the ability to take a screenshot of any player's DCS window.

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

JDAMs Enabled
Fuel Flow modelling improved

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations

NEW!: Added “Wrath of Thunder” (Caucasus) Campaign
Climb back into the cockpit, directly following the events that happened in "The Mjolnir Response". Help to end the war in Georgia. Enjoy!
NEW!: Added Pilot Body in Cockpit + associated keybinds
NEW!: Added Ram Air Turbine (RAT) visuals. The RAT will deploy with weight on the front wheel.
NEW!: Added Radar Night Filter (not clickable yet)
Minor tweaks to cockpit graphics.
Fix to TILS station being on the wrong end of a runway when landing in the opposite direction
Fix for afterburner not relighting after high alt flame-out
Increased max cockpit FoV
Sight ballistics improved for LD-bombs (tossing)
Fixed IRRB FRAMSTEGN (Sidewinder missile step)
Corrected issue where inputting wrong wind data would increase Bk90 accuracy
Removed various assertion-errors, especially associated with low-drag bombing

DCS F-14B by Heatblur Simulations

Added JF-17 VID/ recognition callouts for JESTER
Added JF-17 to the RWR threat library as '17'
Added all variants of Tornado to the RWR threat library as 'TO'
Added utility kneeboard charts for radar elevation
Added utility kneeboard charts for scan bars
Updated both versions of Cage the Bear Campaign. Thank you Kaba!
Fixed Jester Navgrid Reference manual entry being stuck after first use
Possible fix for idle lockup RPM bug
Tweaked damage probabilities for the engine (the engine will take damage more consistently from direct missile hits to the aircraft)
Adjusted damage thresholds for aerodynamics/structures (the airframe, structure and flight surfaces will take damage more consistently from direct missile hits to the aircraft)
Tuned AB thrust for top speeds after stores drag improvements
Further increased full flap drag when deployed above 275 KIAS

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed one critical and some potential bugs that caused ctd
Fixed ctd caused by LD10 destroying rwr emitter
Fixed FPS drop caused by HSD wpt render
Fixed warning panel light adjustment problems
Fixed timeless BIT of WMD7 after Cold Start
Fixed CM-802AKG and C-802AK missiles do not function properly after Cold Starts.
Fixed radar too strong signal strength in other plane RWR
Fixed TWS to RWS, keep 3 line, RWS have no 3-line pattern
Fixed radar missing check terrain mask for hpt/spt
Fixed radar GMTT/SMTT/FTT mode terrain mask check
Fixed radar TDC can move all the way up to HUD
Fixed TDC EL range calculation: need add half beam width
Fixed TDC will keep distance position if radar range changed, but still limit to range
Fixed HSD rwr/datalink targets are too bright and unreadable
Fixed UFC dots
Fixed quit ACM mode to prev master mode (S1 Press)
Fixed A/A weapons can fire when wheels down on the ground
Fixed IR AA missile should attack target locked by its seeker, not SPI(HPT/SPT)
Fixed SMS program change with mismatched wpn
Fixed typo in TACAN Menu
Fixed ufcp AP button when in edit mode
Fixed MFCD SMS page when GUN is selected
Fixed IFF result for radar/dl synthesis
Fixed WMD7/TVIR/MIL response IFF command
Fixed Oxy refill after rearm
Fixed HSD contact polar position (no longer affected by self att)
Fixed emergency hydraulic
Fixed MAWS cannot detect SA-18 missile (ED may not set missile shot time accordingly, always 0)
Fixed HUD missing FCS BIT notification
Fixed MFCD SMS AG page when SMS off
Cleaned radio com1/2 trigger keys (only HOTAS keys)
Added U1 OSB for APR Menu
Added UFCP DST Lat N/S toggle (E/W will be added later after issue being Fixed)
Added massive keybinding for both keyboard and joystick
Implemented AG radar picture frozen if radar in GMTT/SMTT/FTT mode
Implemented WPT# in F10 mark parser (WPT1 ~ WPT29)
Implemented ME Com1/2 20 preset freq channel, 21st channel will be wing freq if enabled in ME
Added AF names/rwy direction/ILS freq to kneeboard
Implemented MFCD saving last pages when switching master mode
tweak AA radar INTC bar spacing: RWS: 1.3 degrees, TWS: 1.6 degrees
tweak radar TDC: carret size az +-4 degrees
tweak radar TWS default 25 degree 3 bar
tweak WMD7 control: Sensor_Antenna_Up: FOV zoom in; Sensor_Antenna_Down: FOV zoom out; Sensor_Antenna_Left: gain decrease; Sensor_Antenna_Right: gain increase
Improved radar jam behavior
Add SD-10 loft only if SLINK is on (check AAP SLINK status), SLINK off, SD-10 will not loft because no radio correction available
Corrected EFCS law. Pitch-rate command with maximum 12.8deg/s only.
Corrected performance at ceiling.
Fixed on-speed AoA Beeping conditions
Implemented accumulated wing structural fatigue
Implemented stores rip-off at high Gs
Corrected ground effect
Now can refill brake-chute by rearm
Now can repair external fuel transfer pump
Now can repair canopy
Fixed qs missions
Fixed training mission cold start
Added general splinter camo livery can be used by all countries
Fixed PLAAF fiction livery tail number
Added HOTAS_Throttle_T2_Press cage/uncage IR missiles in AA mode
Added rudder pedal brake & panel buttons animations.
Added precomputed GI to cockpit.
Added HUD fake double eyes view
Updated cockpit textures
Updated rocket texture
Added lod to brm1 and unguided rocket
Decreased LD-10 warhead power
Added 2 OST (composed by our audio engineer)
Note: all credits can be found in Doc/credits.txt

DCS C-101 by AvioDev

Added realistic engine sound, though it’s still much WIP yet, especially cockpit sound. Expect further improvements in subsequent updates.
Fixed the bug that caused total loss of electrical power when both batteries and bus tie were disconnected. Now the secondary bus still works, as it should (and the essential bus if essential transfer is engaged).
Fixed several other electrical system issues.
Updated Caucasus hard mission and added Caucasus extremely hard mission: Using anti-ice system will now prevent ice accretion in hard mission, while it will still be a problem in extremely hard mission since it takes place in stormy weather.

DCS F-16 by ED

Added ability to change bombs laser code on ground (like in F-5).
Internal lights are creating triangle shadows in the cockpit - fixed.
Fixed AIM-9 COOL at DGFT mode.
Fixed sidewinder sound when not selected.
Added wing flex. (WIP)
Fixed significant performance drop on datalink/FCR pages with big amount of contacts.
Added steerpoints modes for Autopilot.
Fixed missile Tone with Guns selected.
Fixed radar strobe on HSD does not mimicking horizontal motion of strobe on radar page.
MAG VAR will now switch between AUT and MAN by use of the SEQ position of DCS switch.
Fixed FUEL QTY SEL knob behavior with left mouse click action.
Corrected right brake braking power.
Gun can no longer be fired on the ground.
Fixed pylon selection staying on an empty space after last missile was released.

DCS F/A-18C by ED

Added TWS radar mode.
F18 REDFOR (US Aggressors + NATO) will be able to use GPS.
Fixed significant performance drop on SA page with big amount of contacts.
JDAM/JSOW STEP Logic changed
JDAM/JSOW Power Logic changed
Fixed JSOW not releasing from stations 7-8
Fixed several AA radar mode issues.
Reworked AA modes transition logic.
Corrected target designation logic via undesignate button.

DCS Normandy 1944 map

Textures massive update for fields, cities and towns, villages, airfields
Added four new regions in France that includes:
- Cana district
- Quarantine estuary
- Coasts north of the Utah landing zone
- The Mont Saint-Michel area
Included six new airfields (The total number of airfields has been increased to 38 ):
- Argentan is a single-lane track
- Barville is a two-lane dirt track
- Essay is a single-lane grass track
- Goulet is a single-lane grass track
- Hauterive is a single-lane grass track
- Vrigny is a single-lane grass track
- Conches is a single-lane concrete track
Airfields have a significant increase in detail with many more objects.
Trees and forests have been updated to use SpeedTree, with 20 unique types of trees.
More detailed Atlantic Wall:
- Added costal anti-tank hedgehogs, barbed wire, etc.
- 8 zones were added that includes artillery batteries.
New, detailed scenery has been added that includes:
- Le Mont-Saint-Michel
- Jumièges Abbey
- Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Rouen
- Rouen-Rive-Droite Station
- More detail was also added objects in the original map
The vector data was significantly improved over 20,000 sq kms.
Additional bug fixes and performance optimizations.

DCS Campaigns

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Voice overs updated - Al Deere has a Kiwi accent now.
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
- Mission 6 - Typhoon leader returns to base properly.
- Mission 12 - clock position in voice over corrected.
- Mission 10, 12 - added more targets of opportunity.
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Some RTB speeds corrected.
- More airfield ambiance objects added.
- Mission 8: D-day landings made more realistic / dramatic.
- Mission 8-9: ROE of enemy planes change based on the player's altitude.
- Mission 10: surprise opponent added.
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations:
- Triggered explosions and fire effects added to make bombing raids more dramatic.
- Mission 10, 12 - added more targets of opportunity.
M-2000C Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon:
- M06: fixed an issue with other flights in the package (including the wingman) refusing to taxi.
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument:
- Mission 11 - added AWACS.

Known Issues

Normandy update. Texture glitches in autumn and spring seasons on the 6 new airfields.
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The latest update to DCS World 2.5.5.41318 Beta:

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Crash on wingman-player fixed

DCS F-16 by ED
AIM-9 seeker uncage mode indication corrected
LAU-129 - missile rails now removed together with pylons

DCS A-10C by ED
Maverick range scale position on HUD corrected

UH-1H by ED
AI Door gunners engage units through buildings - Fixed
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The latest update to DCS World 2.5.5.41371 Beta

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Corrected flight dynamics of AIM-120 missiles based on our latest CFD research. All changes increased the launch range by about 10-20%.
AIM-120C: reduced subsonic and transonic zero-lift drag, reduced lift-induced drag, increased lift.
AIM-120B: reduced lift-induced drag, increased lift.
AI F-16C. Corrected landing gear compression on the ground.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED
3D cockpit model. Eliminated some gaps and stitches in the forward part of the cockpit.
Increased length of afterburner effect, slightly decreased diameter.
Corrected afterburner textures. WIP.
Flashlight can be used without aircraft battery power.
3D model. Corrected wing flex animation with lights and pylons.
Ground refueling fixed when battery is off
AIM-9 Uncage Needed for Radar Slave - Fixed
Sidewinder Seeker Diamond won't move to target - Fixed
When the pylons are set to be removed in the Mission Editor, they missile rails still appear - Fixed

DCS A-10C Warthog by ED
3D Cockpit. Fixed glowing sticker "Zeroize".
3D Cockpit. Fixed reflections on the instrument’s glass.
3D Cockpit. Fixed texture bug "UNF -> UHF"
3D Cockpit. Restored missing 801 and 804 arguments.
3D Cockpit. Corrected tint of side glasses of windshield.
3D Cockpit. Fixed bad "Fire <APU> Handle" textures.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED
Restored missing TWS L&S Data
Corrected the heading vector of target tracks.

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed RAT clipping through intake
Fixed missing RAT textures
Fixed missing Pilot Oxygen hose
Fixed last sidewinder causing CTD

DCS Normandy 1944 by UGRA-Media
Trees: LOD switching improvement, palette added
Models: Notredame de Rouen - texture corrected, textures of bridges improved, LOD switching for water tower also improved
Airfields:
Season texture glitches removed from new airfields
Taxiways repositioned on Picauville, Needs Oar Point, Funtington, Chailey
Glidepath for Cretteville, Saint-Pierre cleared from obstacles
Wind cones added for Biniville, Longues-sur-Mer
Wind cone removed from Barville taxiway
Typo for “Cheux” name fixed
England Landscape is improved (partially)
Corrected some road objects and structures
Flooded pontoon bridge raised above river level
Erroneous Spring pack texture fixed in Autumn pack
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The latest update to DCS World takes the Beta version to v2.5.5.41962

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Added AI short-range missile Scud-B launcher into ground units of some countries (Iran, Iraq and others). It can drive, but missile is not yet functioning and does not launch. WIP

Western RWR:
LHA-1 Tarawa index '40', – same AN/SPS-40 as on Spruance.
KJ-2000 index 50.
JF-17 index JF.
HQ-7 LN SP index 7.
HQ-7 STR SP index HQ.

Fixed M249 AI Infantry poor response to enemy contact.
Fixed name liveries for DEN Leo2A5.
Fixed flight.dll crash on user track.
Fixed mistake in text pop-up in the Russian version of lesson 1 (flaps rising) for Su-25T tutorial.

DCS F-16C by ED

Cockpit. MFD. Fixed wrong AG weapons number. Tuned lighting of navigation gauges and SAI.
Gap near canopy with head shift and mouse look - Fixed
LERX vortex effect corrected.
INS no longer tracks current coordinates in ATT mode.
No longer ALIGN indication in NARF.
Hydraulic flow corrected for JFS start procedure.
INS alignment resets when knob placed to NORM from STOR HDG.
INS coordinates should be confirmed by pilot on DED with enter.
INS coordinates fields on DED no longer limited to 5 or 6 digits.
INS coordinates confirm procedure added to autostart macro.
INS alignment now degraded in BATH mode.
AG TLL Line Points fixed.
Restored missing INS altitude correction from CADC data.
SAI pitch trim index animation corrected.
Fixed DED sub-pages switching.
Fixed AIM-120 reticle position on target

DCS: A-10C by ED

Custom cockpit options updated to correspond with the new model name.
Added strip on windshield glass by outer edges.
Canopy still present in F1 view after jettison - fixed.
Glued strip antenna added to the top of canopy.
BRT DIM Switch has no effect - fixed.
New cockpit caution panel APU GEN not illuminated - fixed.
ADI pointer not illuminated - fixed.
Emergency Chute Safety pin Should be removed for flight

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

Fixed RWR issue in MP, RWR signals will be displayed in order of priority, and the total number is limited
Fixed DL receiving E-2/E-3 message in MP
Fixed unguided AG gun/rocket/bomb CCIP not precise because it's based on sea level.
Using SPI (except waypoint) height for CCIP calculation
self radar alt as backup height source
Fixed rada hpt/spt
Fixed radar TDC wont lock target in real time
Fixed radar antenna will try to follow hpt
Fixed radar AG image glitch (with ED's help)
Fixed CM-802AKG will self destroy if launcher landed
Fixed PL-5EII IR missiles will have no tones if not fully powered, default caged, need HOTAS 'T2_Press' to cage/uncage PL-5EII missiles
Fixed HUD TDC axis control logic error
Fixed WMD7 camera init state error, WMD7 camera wont cage after OSB cage clicked
Fixed WPT/RP/PP load issue in MP
Fixed CMS loading issue
Add smoke generators support for pilon 1/2/4/6/7, default 'T' key assigned to turn on/off smokes.

Limitations to turn on smoke generators:

MUST be in NAV master mode
Gun MUST be deactivated
FCS WOW signal MUST be off

Tweak AA missile TOF/TOA, limited by rocket power system time and life time, not hardcoded
Tweak CM-802AKG narrow FOV axis control speed, more quickly now
Tweak CM-802AKG gain/level control, by OSB buttons or keys sensor up/down/left/right, for game play
Restore kneeboard map

DCS AJS-37 by Heatblur Simulations

Added active stores display activated when in TAKT/Out, just pressed IRRB FRAMSTEGN (unless in IDNR) and when UNSAFED (unless in IDNR).
Fixed minus-sign on CK37 thanks to user outbaxx.
Fixed fading-effect of CK37 panel display.
Improved accuracy of low-drag bombs.
Time-to-waypoint is now zero when landing gears are extended or in landing-mode, before it was just frozen.
Fix to IFF IDENT CTD.
Fixed issues with sidewinder step (IRRB FRAMSTEGN) button.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED

TWS - AUTO scan centering does not center antenna elevation on L&S.
ACM entered from TWS incorrect.
L&S/DT2 trackfiles should appear above the LAR Indicator.
AIM-9 Tone does not come through headphone / helmet - fixed.
AIM 9 Not firing after selective jettison.
Fixed TD BOX Guns inside 3000 occluded.
Ground Targets will appear on SA Page if engaged - Fixed
R/BL Harpoon off axis warning - Fixed

DCS Fw 190 A-8 by ED

Gear indicator lights failing or not working correctly - fixed.
SZKK4 controls (knobs and switches) clickable zone increased.

DCS Fw 190 D-9 by ED

Clickable zone increased for cockpit controls: FuG 16 radio selectors, Landing Gear and Flaps Controls pushbuttons, Rocket control switches, Fuel gauge switch, ReVi altitude selector (rotary I)
ReVi altitude selector rotary II is fixed at "63"

DCS Mi-8MTV2 by ED

Fixed broken view position of door gunner at the second mission run.

DCS UH-1H Huey by ED

Fixed broken view position of door gunner at the second mission run.

DCS Combined Arms by ED

Mouse click will no longer fire weapon when ingame debriefing window is open.


DCS Caucasus by ED

Trees restored to original visualization.
Trees removed from roads in some locations.
Mozdok 08 runway broken lights fixed.
Improved a scene on the Gudauta airfield.
Larger aircraft can not use the taxiway. Fixed
Some minor visual improvements.

DCS Campaigns

Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon:

M07: helipad and insurgent camp is no longer covered by the trees.
M09: minor changes to AI wingman target reporting.
M13: fixed rare issue when briefing at WP1 wouldn't start.
M14: fixed issue with F-16s not engaging bandits.
M16: updated triggers so that chances of saving HVA are higher. Minor fixes to VO timings.
M17: fixed issue with show of force by player having no effect on the CLA troops on the ground.

F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

Corrected F-86 livery folder name for displaying of custom liveries.
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