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The AI “breaks the laws of physics” only to the extent that the input data it is given contradict the laws of physics and basic common sense. For example, take the AI’s data set for the F4U-1: A zero-lift drag coefficient CD0 of 0.0155? Even the P-51 Mustang did not achieve such a figure. CD0 of 0.018 at Mach 0.8 is pure fantasy for a straight-wing aircraft — as is a maximum CLC_LCL of 1.0 at M=0.8M = 0.8M=0.8. Such numbers are physically unrealistic because straight wings experience strong compressibility effects as they approach transonic speeds: drag rises sharply, and the maximum achievable lift coefficient drops well below subsonic values. Assigning these “perfect” transonic coefficients effectively gives the AI a wing that defies real aerodynamic limitations. The value of the induced drag quadratic coefficient in this data set is more in line with that of a low–aspect-ratio wing, such as on a MiG-21. A value of 0.09 is far from what an aircraft with a straight wing of the Corsair’s aspect ratio should have. What’s fed in is exactly what it flies with. This is data from a well-known U.S. NACA report, showing the variation of maximum lift coefficient (CLmaxC_{L_{max}}CLmax) with Mach number for several aircraft types and wing configurations, based on both flight tests and high-speed wind tunnel measurements.

Is there a drag/weight penalty with the fairing?

Yes the dynamic cargo system

Whenever I see your very rude manner of communication, I find it extremely difficult to believe that you actually work on an F16 yourself. Apart from that, it would be important to know which Army regulation prohibits refueling an external tank unless it contains less than 4,000 pounds of fuel? Why less the 4,000 pounds of fuel and not 3,500 or 4,500 or empty? There should be reason for it! What is it? What happens if a pilot lands with more than 4,000 pounds of fuel in the center tank, the aircraft is rearmed, and he basically needs a full center tank to complete his mission? It may well be as you describe here, but what are the reasons for this, and what measures are or must be taken to ensure that the center tank can be refilled to capacity when it contains 4,100 pounds of fuel instead of 3,999 pounds? Please share your knowledge with us. An essential part of this hobby is knowing why and how to do things so that they work in the end. When you work on the F16, you will be told the reason. At least that's how it is in the Deutsche Luftwaffe. Everyone is told why certain things have to be done in a particular way. I firmly believe there is no difference in the US armed forces. It would be nice if you could help us to understand what are the reasons for all of this. Thank you!

To appear frequently, it means that the release is near.

i know what mirror source does but not the other 2

find a SURV track on the RDR ATTK page, and TDC depress to designate as Launch and Steering

PLEASE! When do we get the new soldier model - They were first shown a couple of years back, they have been appearing in all subsequent promotional videos, they are now in Wags latest Afgan video, surely they must be ready for release now? They are so needed to make all of the new maps more realistic.

Cargo. Internal cargo support added for UH-1H, Mi-8 and Mi-24P What exactly does this mean? Is it related to this thread?

Update: Units are visible in Encyclopedia

Friendly bump to PLEASE consider adding the Currenthill Chinese PLA SAM units into the core!! Would be so great, to not have to rely on RWR/ALIC mods to encounter these beastly PLA SAMs!

Unofficial mods will always be unofficial, and I am sorry if you think there is no mod support, but frankly without our platform the DCS modders would not have the opportunity to show their great work. And many of the mods are great, we have even added some to the core of DCS. But not everyone can be chosen to be added. So please do not derail this thread thank you

Looks like a great update for Afghanistan has been published... yet still no ILS at Kandahar. @NineLine

Thats always their awful opinion. No mod support. They recruit the good content creators and say good luck to the rest.

Aktiv ist angegeben wie ich bei mir sehe. Habe es also gefunden

Manually go through each country's entry.lua file and comment out the textures, sensors, weapons, and vehicle definition lua files for each of the platforms listed in the patch notes. Once that's done, launch DCS and use the search feature in the mission editor for the ground vehicles, missiles, helicopters, ships, and aircraft categories (search for "[CH]") to ensure you got all the duplicates.

Good question, which I asked in the DCS news thread too. @BIGNEWYsuggests to disable all "non official" mods. However may be the CH experts here have different opinions?

In dieser Einstellung wie im Bild hier.. ist ( Computer kann das Gerät ausschalten, um Energie zu sparen ) ein Häkchen drin Dieses was mir hier als Bild angezeigt wird, finde ich nicht um zu schauen was da eingestellt ist. Achso ja, ja das USB Gerät ist an einem Verlängerungs USB Kabel angeschlossen

Arid means dry and hence a pretty brownish terrain. The Spanish mainland is very dry in summer. The eastern Canarias are very dry throughout the year - the others have a slightly more humid side and a dryer side.

With today's 2.9.19.13478 this seems to be fixed.

Can confirm this has been fixed with today's 2.9.19.13478

DCS 2.9.19.13478 - 13.08.2025 With todays DCS patch, the following changes or updates came into to the campaign: All Missions: Adjusted Naqoura static unit placement. Changed Naqoura beacon to 280 kHz. Updated kneeboard with new naqoura beacon. Mission 09 - "Sheeba Farms". Adjusted trigger settings to mark target as destroyed. Resaved FOB Settings -> all weapons available.

that's a good question actually lol.