DCS 2.9.29.27278

New campaign: DCS: P-47D Eagles Rising Campaign by Reflected Campaigns

Introducing the new menu “Start Here” with special missions for new players. Currently available missions for P-51D, F/A-18C and AH-64D. New missions will be added later.

• Fixed Crash related to missions with disembark set from start

• Fixed Crash connected to radio settings in some cases

• Fixed crash related to radio propagation if aircraft/vehicle is killed in some cases

• Fixed stutters that happen during takeoff and landing in some cases (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/382475-consistent-big-stutter-when-taking-off-and-landing/)

• Fixed. onPlayerTryChangeCoalition/onPlayerChangeCoalition not called on initial join on passworded coalitions

AI Aircraft

• New lowest AI skill level “Cadet” added for AI aircraft

• Fixed. In some cases the AI group does not follow pre-planned waypoint altitude and speed.

• Fixed. Helicopters AI does not check if the landing zone is clear. (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/383949-spring-tension-mission-7-ai-helicopter-does-not-check-is-landing-zone-is-clear/)

• Fixed. Wingman echelon left/right commands switched after a tactical turn. (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/387980-wingman-echelon-leftright-commands-switched/)

• Fixed. AI fighter. Sudden intentional break lock-on to target when launching semi-active missiles in some cases.

• Fixed. AI flight lead crashing if need to wait for wingman after carrier takeoff in some cases

• Fixed. AI issues with following leader during Toss attack with rockets

• Changed crank maneuver terms. A tactical turn (crank) will be only performed during a head-on engagement with enemies when attacking a dangerous enemy at an angle of +/- 60 degrees from the enemy's axis, when a fighter can be attacked by enemy missiles. In other cases, the fighter will continue to close in on the target.

• Fixed. AI helicopters struggle to land in proximity to tall buildings.

• Fixed. AI B-1B wobbling landing gear on parking slots in some cases.

• Fixed. B-1B Lancer Armament doors are not fully opened when bombs are dropped.

• Fixed. B-1B loadout discrepancies for GBU-38 amount

• Fixed. When the player issues the command to go trail formation, the wingmen slow down, get into each others' way, the formation falls apart, and it takes 5 minutes to assume the close trail formation.

• Evolved airborne target attack trajectory: 

  • If a radar missile is selected, the attack curve is used. The fighter flies toward the missile's intercept point. 

  • If an IR-seeking missile is selected, the pursuit curve is used. The fighter flies directly to the target.

• Core and Terrain Engine: The algorithm for building AI aircraft paths along airfield taxiways has been modified. Aircraft dimensions are now used. This will allow:

  • to create more realistic aircraft movement patterns at the airfield.

  • to improve the placement of aircraft parking spaces at airfields.

  • to reduce the number of aircraft collisions and congestion at airfields.

  • to reduce the time required to create an airfield.

  • to increase the number of parking spaces for large aircraft at airfields.

Quick Action Generator

• Added F-100D to the Quick Action Generator.

Mission State Save

• Fixed. In Some cases groups options are not saved

Controls input

• Added MOZA devices default profiles for F/A-18, F-16C, AH-64D and F-15C

• Fixed. Input creates axis assignment for device by default even if device does not have that axis

Graphics

• Fixed. HUD symbology artifacts on AMD GPUs

• Fixed. Vapor particle shadow missing

• Improved. Fog condition effect on laser weapons and designators

Dynamic spawn

• Improved algorithm in situations where players could spawn into already occupied parking, we expect it to now happen a lot less, WIP

• Improved algorithm in situations when players use dynamic spawn on FARPs (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/368182-multiplayer-slots-not-shown-as-busy-but-can-not-be-used/)

User interface

• Made text during coalition password input hidden 

AI Ground units

• RSBN car / GCI - added information to F10 map view

• Fixed. Radio Jammer asset effect (WIP)

• Added trailers 

  • Trailer ATZ-60 for tractor MAZ-7410, 

  • trailers TZ-22 and S-75 for tractor KrAZ-258B1 and ZIL-131. 

In ME, use the task to attach/detach a trailer.

Current Hill Assets Pack

•  Added M1296 IFV

•  Added SLT-50 Tractor

•  Added SLT-50 Trailer

•  Added HX77 Truck

•  Added BMP-3 IFV (replaces the old model)

•  Added BMP-3 ERA IFV

•  Added ZA-SpN Titan MRAP

•  Added HX81 Tractor

• Fixed Pantsir-S1 not launching at targets below horizon

• Fixed IRIS-T SLM not launching at targets below horizon

• Fixed IRIS-T SLM STR not fully using multiple channel radar configuration

• Removed Pantsir-S1 CA missile player control

• Removed Project 22160 with Tor M2KM CA missile player control

• Removed Tor M2 CA missile player control 

Weapons

• CBU-105. Corrected aiming data.

• ARM Kh-25MP. A missile guidance error has been added. This missile was too accurate

• ARM Kh-25MP/MPU. Loft trajectory shape is corrected. 

• Kh-25ML. Increased seeker gimbal limits from 30 to 40 degrees.

• Kh-25 missiles. Added 1 sec control delay for safety departure.

• AIM-9L/M/X. Fuze range slightly increased (7m -> 8m).

• AIM-7M/MH. Ensured fuze arming in ECM environment.

• 9M33 Osa (SA-8) missile moved to the newer FM, based on CFD research. Motor data updated according to real info. CLOS guidance enabled.

• R-33. Readjusted drag and L/D ratio.

• LS-6-100. Slightly increased sink rate and control delay at start for collision avoidance. (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/358863-ls-6-100-kills-the-jf-17-at-released/)

• Added a new 3D model of the LAU-88 launcher.

• ARM AGM-45. Reworked the FM from scratch. Overall ballistic performance is slightly decreased, while steering losses have also substantially decreased, and the difference in performance between A and B variants slightly increased

  • Added 3 degree deadzone to autopilot to further increase steering losses

  • Fixed an issue with scheme that would cause the fins to get stuck in FM at signal loss despite visually resetting

  • Forwarded all changes from AGM-45A to AGM-45B

  • Added AGM-45B loadouts for LAU-34 rail

• SA-2, V755 missile. SA-3, 5V27 missile. Added missing K-method of guidance (Half-lead, elevated by constant) for low-level targets.

• Patriot MIM-104 missile. Corrected DLZ data against ballistic targets.

• Fixed. CTD when launching AGM-88C in some cases.

Data Transfer cartridge

Added for AH-64D:

• MISSION 1/MISSION 2 Partitions.

  • Waypoint/Hazard (WPTHZ) points 01-50.

  • Control Measure (CTRLM) points 51-99.

  • Target/Threat (TGT/THRT) points 01-50.

  • 15 Battlefield Lines (LINES).

  • 12 Engagement Areas (AREAS).

  • 8 Priority Fire Zones and 8 No Fire Zones (ZONES).

  • 10 ADF Presets.

  • 10 Routes.

• RADIOS Partition.

• PRESETS Partition.

  • 10 COM presets.

  • 10 MPS Text messages.

• WEAPONS/SIGHTS Partition.

  • Missile channels and Pilot/CPG weapon settings.

  • Laser settings/codes.

• MISCELLANEOUS Partition.

  • ASE settings and chaff/flare programs.

  • RLWR threat table.

  • PERF data.

Added for F-16C:

• MPD Partition – ROE tab.

  https://forum.dcs.world/topic/209147-viper-mini-updates/page/6/#findComment-5806166

  • Enable/disable ROE factors.

  • Air Target Data Table.

• COLR Partition.

Fixed:

• F/A-18C - SA page updated without MUMI/LOAD.

• F/A-18C - HARM Partition- The default value for DTC HARM TOO has been changed from PRI to ALL (as in the avionics)

• F-16C DTC VIP/VRP will not shift relative position if reassigned.

• F-16 DTC Multiple in multiplayer loads only first DTC.

• DTC not included in replay.

Added:

• Verbal threat warnings to George AI Pilot and AI CPG.

• Ability for George AI Pilot to orbit a specified target or location of interest at a distance.

• Ability for George AI Pilot to enter a holding pattern around a specified location.

• Ability for George AI Pilot to return to a hover at a specified 3-dimensional battle position.

• Ability for George AI Pilot to autonomously perform evasive maneuvers and dispense chaff/flares.

• Ability for George AI Pilot to engage close-range targets with 30mm gun.

• Special Option to prevent George AI Pilot from taking control of the gun from the player.

• George AI Pilot TAKE OFF multi-functional command when landed.

• Additional George AI Pilot voice files for new features.

• DMS DTU sub-page for uploading DTC data. See AH-64D Flight Manual EN for description.

• TSD LINES and TSD AREAS sub-pages for reviewing DTC-uploaded data.

Improved:

• George AI Pilot altitude management and climb/descent behavior.

• George AI Pilot turn behavior.

• Increased George AI Pilot mask/vertical evasion altitude setting to 100 feet.

• Increase resolution of George AI CPG target list elements.

• Updated AH-64D Flight Manual EN for DTC and George features. (See Latest Changes for full list of changes and additions.)

Fixed:

• Fixed: Human CPG head position desync in MP.

• Fixed: George AI CPG fires extra missiles after the current target is destroyed or NEXT command used.

• Fixed: George AI Pilot should not action gun if out of ammo.

• Fixed: Unable to slew TADS from IAT primary track.

• Fixed: TADS slews to ACQ instantaneously when SLAVE enabled.

• Fixed: PERF page not updating in opposite crewstation.

• Fixed: ADF presets not displaying full frequency value.

• Fixed: Training Mission 10 - George is not taking controls

• Fixed: Maximum number of points in a Route increased from 25 to 99.

Improved: 

• FCR/TNDL Air Track symbol behavior.

  • Search Targets no longer correlated to offboard air tracks supplied by datalink.

  • Sovereignty (Friendly, Unknown, Suspect, Hostile) of air tracks now relies on DTC ROE tab settings.

  • ROE factors now applied universally for onboard (FCR) and offboard-only (datalink) air tracks, and with onboard tracks correlated with offboard tracks.

  • FCR Datalink Declutter filter now simply removes offboard datalink track symbols from FCR MFD format; no longer disables ROE factors or alters appearance of air tracks on HSD.

• FCR Track While Scan (TWS) target behavior.

  • TWS now correctly limited to 10 tracks. With 10 TWS tracks established, upgrading a Search Target to a Track Target will drop the lowest priority Track Target.

  • Corrected default colors of TWS Track Target symbol to yellow and uncorrelated System Track Target symbol to white. (May be modified with the new DTC COLOR Partition feature.)

• Updated F-16C Early Access Guide EN for DTC and latest changes/updates. (See Latest Changes for full list of changes and additions.)

Fixed: 

• Range source in HMCS symbology now correctly repeats HUD range source instead of always displaying "FCR" as the range source.

• VIP steerpoint transfer to TGT point after the first switch from the second steerpoint to the first one.

• SEAD Targets received via datalink no longer incorrectly display pre-planned threat rings on HSD.

• Jammer Burnthrough ranges.

• Error if starts mission with HARMs onboard.

• TV/IR Guided A2G weapons guiding through fog.

• Added Engine flame at engine start up.

• Added Livery 773th Fighter Aviation Regiment.

• Added Livery Ukrainian Air Force: light grey, blue.

• Added carbon deposits to the gun's flame arrester.

• Updated IRST cover.

• Removed the artifact on the right tail.

• The shape of the stabilizer axis fairing has been adjusted.

• Fixed: GCI. Radar will lose lock if set to ILLUM.

• Fixed: Training mission Radar and SARH stuck at TDC section.

• Fixed: Gun Ammo Types.

• Fixed: Desired Course set knob control.

• Fixed: Masses and drag for new pylons/launchers and fuel tank tweak.

• Fixed: VR Visor has too much glare.

• Fixed: Time/range scale in the bombing mode with English HUD.

• Fixed: The afterburner effect is activated at the wrong speed when starting the engine in flight.

• Updated the manual images (RU, EN) and texts to reflect current module state along with the GCI sections of both manuals. The entire EN manual has become more English-friendly.

• Fixed: Using AIM-7 in LOFT mode, the Steering Dot position is incorrect in the pitch direction.

• Fixed: SA Page Trackfile headings change with own aircraft.

• Fixed: MSI Track Priority Overwrites Member Letter in Friendly Flight.

• Fixed: Flashlight doesn't work.

• Fixed: Dynamic Spawn Bug on Supercarrier Without DLC: Spawns at Default Bullseye with Forced Hot Start.

• Fixed: "Awaiting wing fold" message stays on screen when switching to another aircraft.

• Added. Hook release switch to cyclic grip controls category.

• Added. Possibility to use Cargo Hook Release with and without auto opening of the HOOK REL cover

• Improved. Petrovich AI interface visual formatting for targets list

• Fixed. Petrovich AI doesn't say "Commander, weapons are not ready, please wait" anymore

• Fixed. Engines take a very long time to stop when cut off pulled

• Added. Radio functionality (WIP)

• Expand to 4 airspace

  • airspace name: -KYA/B/C/D (i.e BKYC, RKYA, JKYD, etc)

  • Customization lua: support customized color for airspace line (see sample)

  • F10 label: can draw opened airspace polygon by placing a label with specified name pattern “_O” (i.e. JKYB_O, JKYB2, …), and this will become the 1st point of the drawing (default is closed, i.e JKYB1, JKYB2, …)

• Adjusted: cockpit warning light visual effect (i.e. brightness etc)

• Added: Landing gear down indication on HUD FPM

• Fixed: all airspace from ME are drawn as closed polygon on HSD

• Fixed: sun visor object under FOV zoom in/out

• Note: plan to remove cockpit option "Performance" in next update (if most players no longer have low FPS issue when all warning lights on, we dont need it anymore)

• Added: Keybinds for HDD brightness increase/decrease

• Fixed: Excessive differential pressure doesn't cause safety valve to open

• Fixed: Crash when using offset aim forward in computer cursor mode

• Fixed: Troop doors can be opened when pressurized

• Fixed: Stopwatch functionality becomes broken when the EGI is not aligned

• Fixed: Cursor insert/update doesn't input coordinates into CNI scratchpad when using quick cursor mode

• Fixed: RWR panel lights remain illuminated when AC power is lost 

AHR/GPS:

• Fixed: Al-Assad Airport incorrectly displayed as Latakia.

• Fixed: Flight plan was prematurely deactivated before reaching the final waypoint.

• Fixed: The CDU "Backward" indication has been renamed to "Reverse" to match the real aircraft Flight Manual terminology.

• Fixed: GPS waypoint arrow displays true bearings.

• Improved ADI needles behaviour.

• Fixed autogenerated datacard wrongly populates the CDU data

• Fixed AHR/GPS shows wrong bearing

RADIO:

• COMM1 now initializes RFD and knobs to the same mission/flight frequency from DCS.

• Fixed COMM1/COMM2 preset loading, including 8.33 kHz channels, COMM2 decimal parsing, and COMM1 preset bounds checking.

• Improved radio/PTT integration.

• Synchronized front/rear radios and added safe handling for missing mission frequency presets.

Flight Model & Environment:

• Fixed: Corrected icing rate computation for more realistic ice accumulation.

• Improved: Canopy surface temperature simulation.

• Improved: Canopy fogging formation logic, providing a more realistic response to environmental conditions.

• Corrected engine startup logic.

Electrical System:

• Major improvement: Reworked electrical power distribution model to better reproduce the real aircraft architecture.

  • Every electrical consumer now draws its actual current according to the associated circuit breaker.

  • Generator load sharing has been redesigned to match the real MB-339 electrical system.

  • Generators can now automatically disconnect in the event of a temporary overload, reproducing real system protection logic.

  • Improved battery charge and discharge simulation.

  • Fixed battery overheating ("hot battery") condition.

• Added: New circuit breakers.

General:

• Added: Seat adjustment feature, allowing pilots to fine-tune their cockpit position.

• Added: New keybindings for recently introduced cockpit functions.

• Change: New external F4 camera view.

• Corrected mouse direction for two-position cockpit switches:

  •  Left click moves UP/forward.

  •  Right click moves DOWN/back.

  •  End positions no longer wrap or toggle in the opposite direction.

• Fixed: Track desync

• Added new cockpit animations.

• Fixed rotary action while performing a clickable action.

• Fixed: ELT self-test can be activated without electrical power.

Weapons:

• Added: AIM-9B Sidewinder capability.

• Added: Official weapon depression tables included in the module's Doc folder for improved bombing accuracy and mission planning.

General

• CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module

• Added 3D Kneeboard (on the pilot model)

• Added full video recording to the AVTR (instead of making individual pictures only)

• Added a Tinted Visor Effect (with Special Option and “Helmet Visor Tint Effect” bind)

Weapons

• Added AGM-45B (Shrike B) (thanks DSplayer)

• Migration for existing missions with old SUU-23 pods (thanks DSplayer)

JESTER

• Added temp bind “Jester Command: Suggest Radar Receiver Gain”

  • allows the pilot direct radar gain controls without Jester fighting them. Jester will work with the suggested gain for 5s before reverting to his gain again

  • this is a temporary bind meant to bridge the gap until further Jester Radar improvements become available

• Added Jester Subtitles (with Special Option, default OFF). Known issue: Some voice phrases are missing subtitles

• Added “Thats a …” sounds for A4, AJS, F4, F5, F100, F14, F86 (thanks Dawger)

• Fixed missing voice for “SaySpeed” calls

• Fixed bug with bind “Jester Command: BST-WIDE” not working

Other

• Added Korean translations for binds and HB UI (thank you Wolff!) 

• Updated missions

• Jester LUA Api: Added support for Jester Subtitles

  • Subtitle.ShowText(text, duration, showPortrait)

  • Subtitle.ShowFor(text)

General

• Fixed a crash with the Kneeboard

• Fixed “Safety Toggle” command not working correctly with recent RB-05 changes

• Improved handling of faulty RB-05 when de-selecting

General

• CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module

• Fixed various crashes

• Added Special option to disable syncing of Grease Pencil for users who experience freezes

• Fixed bug with AI wingmen not following “Attack my Target” order

  • The priorities are now: STT, pilot designation, or hook

Systems

• Fixed bugs with OBC

• Disengage autopilot if any SAS channel inactive

• TARPS

  • Significantly reduced performance impact

  • Added FWD mode to KS-87 camera (with associated bind for mode toggle)

  • Decreased KS-87 photos interval

  • Added KA-99 panoramic camera

  • Adjusted and expanded controls (+ added dedicated Jester submenu)

    • As pilot: hold “Store Release” button to record (or use Jester wheel)

    • As RIO: use “TARPS - FILM Switch” binds

  • Fixed first photo being empty

  • Images are only visible only after finishing a flight

  • Improved visuals regarding to reduce exposure differences within photo

  • Added “intel analysis department” feature (automatic unit-marking)

    • Circles units found on the pictures

    • Adds descriptions

JESTER

• Fixed “Jester menu camera” Special Option not disabling Jester Camera

• Added “Jester - Jettison Drop Tanks” direct command

• Added missing voice lines

• Fixed some incorrect Jester subtitles

• Jester Wheel: Add “Utilities” submenu in AG menu with TCS/LANTIRN, IR Pointer and TARPS options

Art

• Fixes with visor rendering

• Fixed glove vanes not visible from inside the cockpit

• F-14A Export: Fixed Fuel Tank Pylon rendering, added Green MBU Texture

• Adjusted colors of TAN and BLUE Flight Suits

• F-14A Early: Replaced VF-111 Livery - Thank you Flash!

Other

• Updated Chinese localization

• Updated missions

General

• CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module

• Fixed various crashes

• Added Special option to disable syncing of Grease Pencil for users who experience freezes

• Fixed bug with AI wingmen not following “Attack my Target” order

  • The priorities are now: STT, pilot designation, or hook

• Fixed “HUD Mode Day/Night Toggle” bind not working

• Added binds for “Baro Pressure Set”

Systems

• Fixed bugs with OBC

• Disengage autopilot if any SAS channel inactive

• TARPS

  • Significantly reduced performance impact

  • Added FWD mode to KS-87 camera (with associated bind for mode toggle)

  • Decreased KS-87 photos interval

  • Added KA-99 panoramic camera

  • Adjusted and expanded controls (+ added dedicated Jester submenu)

    • As pilot: hold “Store Release” button to record (or use Jester wheel)

    • As RIO: use “TARPS - FILM Switch” binds

  • Fixed first photo being empty

  • Images are only visible only after finishing a flight

  • Improved visuals regarding to reduce exposure differences within photo

  • Added “intel analysis department” feature (automatic unit-marking)

    • Circles units found on the pictures

    • Adds descriptions

JESTER

• Fixed “Jester menu camera” Special Option not disabling Jester Camera

• Added “Jester - Jettison Drop Tanks” direct command

• Added missing voice lines

• Fixed some incorrect Jester subtitles

• Jester Wheel: Add “Utilities” submenu in AG menu with TCS/LANTIRN, IR Pointer and TARPS options

Art

• Fixes with visor rendering

• VF-101 Demo Helmets added to AD107

• Adjusted colors of TAN and BLUE Flight Suits

• VF-32 Heritage Livery added - Thank you Yae!

Other

• Updated Chinese localization

• Updated missions

• Removed leftover bind “Filmmaker Tools”

• Removed binds for VHS (the feature is WIP)

DCS: F-14B / B(U) & F/A-18C Operation Iron Tide Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• All Missions: Player can choose to fly F-14B(U) or F-14B

DCS: F/A-18 Operation Cerberus North 2 by Ground Pounder Sims

• All missions - Added new DTC features

• Mission 11 - Fixed rare bug that stops drone boat ID progressing

DCS: F-16C Fangs Out Campaign by Fight's On Simulations

• All missions - DTC updates

• M8 - Fixed incorrect knife despawn/respawn 

DCS: F-16C First in Weasels Over Syria Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• All missions - added DTC

DCS: F-16C Last Out: Weasels over Syria II Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• All missions - Added DTC

DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• All missions: Added separate campaign option for F-14B(U)

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

• SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command

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

• SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command

• Unit placement revision due to topography changes

• ALQ-126 blisters added to all skins

DCS: F-14B Speed and Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command

• Automatic built-in radio calls by the RIO for carrier ops and AAR

• Panel Checks added while RTB from combat missions

• Minor trigger fixes and tweaks for a smoother experience

• Skin updates

• New UI Backgrounds

• Doc updates

DCS: F-16C Arctic Thunder Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Unit placement revision due to topography changes

• DTC updates with new features

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

• Mission 4: auto cargo call added

DCS: F-4E Red Flag 81-2 by Reflected Simulations

• Kneeboard and doc fixes

DCS: F/A-18C The Rampagers Campaign by Baltic Dragon and Whipbird Productions 

• M17 - hotfix scripting error when asking wingmen for fuel state and remaining loadout 

DCS: F/A-18C: Raven One Campaign by Baltic Dragon 

• M01: Fixed issue with mission not progressing after checking with Strike. 

• M05: Added note to the briefing that player should only use guns during the dogfight. 

DCS: F-16C Fangs Out Campaign by Fight's On Simulations

• All missions - DTC updates

• M7 - Fixed AI parking in Wombat slot, possibly preventing end of mission criteria

• M8 - Fixed incorrect knife despawn/respawn 

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 5 - Greatly reduced the first shot effectiveness of the MANPAD during the show of force pass.