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https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.21.16362/ NEW: Added F-14A-135-GR (Early) variant DCS Core AI (Ground, Air, Sea) AI aircraft. F-16 won't attack head-on targets with missiles in certain cases - fixed. AI aircraft. Dangerous approaches during refueling have been adjusted. AI aircraft. Corrected moving on runway and taxing in some cases. AI aircraft. AV-8B. Fixed nozzles short landing configuration used when conventional landing speed is too high, Power Break Nozzles used, overhead pattern landing added for Harriers. AI aircraft. Tu-160 is not performing air refueling - fixed. AI aircraft. F4U AI sometimes descends to 500 feet before climbing and continuing its mission - fixed. AI aircraft. New tasks added for helicopters: ‘External Cargo Load' and 'External Cargo Unload'. Old task 'Cargo Transportation (External) is removed, and the possibility to add in the mission editor has been hidden for new missions while compatibility with old missions has been retained. ‘External Cargo Load' makes HAI hook up cargo as it was in old task, but after hooking, HAI will continue its route set by the missionmaker so that it is the missionmaker’s responsibility to now limit altitudes and airspeed for such cargo delivery. ‘External Cargo Unload' is an advanced waypoint action with trigger or script. It will make HAI fly towards the cargo drop zone and unhook cargo there (if HAI have any) after calling the task. Some tuning was added to HAI control when it carries external cargo that includes yaw velocity and max AoB limitations when cargo weight is more than 10% of helicopter gross weight. It will reduce arrival and landing speed (40m/s, 77knots, 144 km/h max). (AI flies way too fast with sling load - Aircraft AI Bugs (Non-Combined Arms) - ED Forums) Dedicated Server Dedicated Server. Server CTD when client disconnects while in a ground vehicle - fixed (Server Crashes When Leaving Server While Controlling a CA Vehicle as Game Master - Game Crash - ED Forums) Dedicated server webGUI restart button causing server to start with the first mission in the list -fixed (it should launch the last mission played instead) (WebGUI Restart Server Bug - Multiplayer Bugs - ED Forums) Weapons Additional post penetration checks added for GBU-31.(https://forum.dcs.world/topic/378982-jdam-settings/) Note: for the case in forum report 180s is not a suitable setting for this kind of target. It should be set to a shorter one. R-27 missiles. Improved network sync of trajectory. Improved network sync of explosions for Air-To-Air and SAM missiles. BetAB-500 and BetAB-500ShP. Fixed excessive splash damage being dealt when these bombs exploded on runways or concrete objects/surfaces. User Interface Adjusted colouring and grouping design for the debriefing screen. Coalition join screen bug for cases when players could see units on map while choosing coalition or role, even when “Map only” is chosen for map option in mission - fixed. Dynamic spawn slots interface. Client gets a connection block after several attempts to occupy the slot. Dynamic spawn slots interface. When the main aircraft pilot in multicrew leaves the current slot, other crew members are not automatically removed from the aircraft slots - fixed. Mission Editor Added new options for warehouse resource manager interface "COPY TO" functionality Added ability to add subtitles to Radio Transmission Trigger Action. Graphics / Effects Explosive/smoke effects displayed in MFD in the cockpit have artifacts (black textures) - fixed. 3D Models Added new USSR/RF civilian trucks with various liveries: GAZ-66, KamAZ 43101, URAL 4320 (refueler ATZ-5, flatbed version and canopy version), ZIL-131 tractor unit. In the list of units they will be displayed with the mark "civil". Added new liveries for technical LC series. Features Multiplayer dynamic aircraft slots. Aircraft (usually larger aircraft) spawning in open shelter parking that are too small to contain the aircraft in question - fixed. Dynamically spawned FARPs via script/API do not appear in dynamic slots interface - fixed. Added coalition change block: this functionality allows server admins to prevent players changing coalition at any time. If Block is activated then only initial coalition choice is allowed for the player and player won't be able to change it until time specified by mission designer passes. “Release slot” action is not correctly working in track replay - fixed. Launcher Fixed. Position of checkboxes on the Files > Available page. Fixed. Error when trying to open FC2024 bundle. Fixed. Links to products’ pages in the news. Currenthill Asset Pack Fixed liveries for the T-90A, Mi-28N and T-95MS. Fixed the list of available payloads in ME for the Mi-28N and Tu-95MS. DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics AFCS : Improved: Autopilot-induced oscillations. (work in progress). FCR: Fixed: Cooperation mode track range bug. Fixed: Random STT break. Fixed: Azimuth zone switch and delta H knob do not affect close combat mode anymore. Fixed: Lost track in CC mode if COOP is on. IRST: Fixed: Gun trigger guard for NAV mode. Fixed: Radar acquisition (COOP mode) in OPT and HELMET modes. Fixed: Missile acquisition in OPT and HELMET modes. Fixed: Tone and voice message in Boresight (BS) and Grid. Fixed: IRST Close Combat (CC) and FCR CC formats. Fixed: Wrong segmented HMD indication. Weapons: Added Training mode for bomb, rocket and gun (can choose in DTС (see the description in the game manual). Fixed: Missile launch in BS mode. Fixed: Missile emergency launch is restricted on ground. Fixed: NOLA indication freezed. Fixed: KMGU unloading. Fixed: Corrected self altitude based on the laser range. SPO-15: Fixed: Database update: changed condition for CW illumination for F-4 to illuminate for all AIM-7 variants. Fixed: wrong elevation volume when a submode changes bar pattern, was causing extremely faint signals in those cases from AI radars in search mode. Adjusted formatting for occlusion remarks in kneeboard. Fixed: Damaged engines continue to spin at 80% RPM. Fixed: Test HUD color. Fixed: APU power mode (hydro source instead of apu cold crank). Fixed: Startup mode switch logic. AFCS BIT can't complete when using FFB (stick pos checking disengaged in FFB case). Editing the oxygen panel switches. Fixed: HUD/HDD start up. (The HUD/HDD display should appear approximately 54 seconds after turning on NAVIGATION after a cold start. (Ground power must be present.) If none of the GYRO Man, GYRO STBY, or NAV controls are enabled, the page is displayed without the airplane, pitch and bank scales, horizon line). Fixed: Damaged INS continue to steer HUD/HDD directional ring to true north. Added sound when scrolling messages on the AEKRAN, and slightly adjusted the message format. Fixed: Missing max G-load on the AOA/G meter. Fixed: Display export needed the correct aspect. Fixed: Added Shaking the rubber band over the HDD. Fixed: Left (red) nav light stays on when the corresponding wing is cropped. Fixed: AI and static units have wrong configuration of exhaust nozzles when cold. Fixed: VR. Helmet is not drawn correctly when the "Force IPD Distance" parameter is changed. Command "Gun Trigger - toggle(FIRST DETENT/RELEASE)" has been added with categories 'Stick', 'HOTAS', 'Special'. Fixed: The angle of attack measurement range on the AOA/G meter. Fixed: Logbook not recording time in MiG-29A. Fixed: PRMG channel is set to 54 at mission start. DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics Added first-person view Visor effect. New units added to the NCTR database MIDS name table updated. Fixed: Significant lag in frame rate and game stutter when ATP XR entered/exited. Fixed: Point track drifts off target after switching to non-tracking camera. Fixed: HOTAS Strafe command (UNCAGE >1 sec) does not change SMS format to STRF. Fixed: VR. Helmet is not drawn correctly when the "Force IPD Distance" parameter is changed. Fixed: ATP A-A TGP moves off track erratically at start of tracking. Fixed: MFD format selection issues. DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics Added first-person view Visor effect. Fixed: JDAM/JSOW: QTY reset if another weapon is selected. Fixed: VR. Helmet is not drawn correctly when the "Force IPD Distance" parameter is changed. Fixed: RWR Friendly "NO ID" option not working in SA page. DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics Added "Multifunctional Input (Center)" to AH-64D CPG Controls. Renamed the "Consent To Fire" command in AH-64D Pilot Controls to "Multifunctional Input (Center)" to more accurately describe AI CPG functions added to this command in the DCS update on July 23. Added AI Subtitles checkbox in AH-64D Special tab options to selectively disable George subtitles during gameplay. NOTE: If DCS subtitles are disabled entirely in the Misc tab options, the AI Subtitles option in the Special tab will be overridden and the George AI subtitles will also be disabled. Fixed: George speech volume adheres to the intercom volume as set by MASTER knob on the COMM panel. Rotating the MASTER knob fully left (counter-clockwise) will mute George and disable his subtitles. Improved AI Pilot user interface. Added AI Helper Interface for viewing available AI Pilot commands. Renamed CMWS mode to DEFN (Defense) and is only accessible with long press (>0.5s) of the George AI - Show/Hide command to improve workflow between FLT, H-B, and CMBT. Improved AI Pilot logic Added new speed settings. Added Multifunctional Input command for toggling between using ground speed (GS) or true airspeed (TAS) as assigned speed reference. 0 knots (hover) can only be set to GS. Added more speed options for realistic maneuvers, tactics, or time-on-target arrivals. Speed options now include 0, 20, 40, 60, 75, 90, 100, 110, 120, and MAX. Added new altitude settings. Added Multifunctional Input command for toggling between using radar altimeter or barometric altimeter as assigned altitude reference. Improved switching logic between altitude references when operating over terrain with high elevations. Added: GND (Ground) interface mode. Includes commands for start-up and shutdown procedures, to include intermediate stages of readiness. Added: Exterior lighting settings in DEFN mode. Includes multiple exterior lighting configurations, including black out for combat conditions. Fixed: TSD PAN to POINT> does not work if no points are visible on TSD. Fixed: Some MPD button states do not affect other MPD on the BAM page. Fixed: RF missile target data erroneously retained when sight is changed. Known Issue: Switching George AI Pilot’s altitude reference between radar and barometric when hovering at an altitude of 20 feet or less over the surface can cause a conversion error that will force George to land and may not be able to switch back to radar altitude. This has been fixed internally. DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics Tuned Petrovich AI target search algorithm for the cases when targets are located within the clutter of many different objects. (Petrovich cannot see units that are in plain view - Bugs and Problems - ED Forums) (Line of sight bug in syria - Bugs and Problems - ED Forums) Petrovich AI can’t hit amphibious vehicles with ATGM while they are in the water - fixed (can not hit amphibious vehicles in the water with missile - Bugs and Problems - ED Forums) DCS: Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) by Eagle Dynamics Added F-16 and F/A-18 Reprogramming RWR threat tables: F-16 RWR reprogrammed on RWR tab within “Threat Tables (ELINT)” DTC partition. Reorder threat priorities for HIGH ALT and LOW ALT threat tables. Select which radar types are programmed within the RWR database and assign radar types to only be displayed when enabling SEARCH or UNKNOWN buttons. F/A-18 RWR reprogrammed on DIS TYPE tab within “Threat Tables/Countermeasures (ALR-67)” DTC partition. Reorder threat priorities for NORM, AI, AAA, UNK, and FRND threat tables. Select which radar types are programmed within the RWR database, designate radar types as FRIEND, and assign ASPJ to only jam specific radar types. Delete SPO-15 threat program choosing from DTC. Fixed: Airfield RW direction is always zero if there are L/R RW types. Fixed: GUI Error when trying to change runway in Airdromes tab in some cases. Fixed: GUI Error when Import\Load DTC after using Route Point Arrows. Fixed: MiG-29A Data from Program 1 tab is displayed in Program2 tab in some cases. Auto choosing aircraft type (If there is aircraft with skill "player", need to choose this type automatically on "New" window). MiG-29A: Added airdromes sorting in the drop-down menu. Fixed: Keystrokes during exporting DTC file picked up in cockpit. DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics Fixed. Incorrect input via scratchpad on the REF SELECT page. Fixed. Can’t change VOR/ILS frequency via Presets page. Fixed. Back ramp visibility when the machinegun is installed. Fixed. LEFT_MFCS viewport not visible. Added. Unique cockpit noises for VOIP background. Improved. Controls indicator now has information: stick trim pedals trim throttles ground detent DCS: NS430 by Eagle Dynamics Fixed. It is impossible to turn off the 3D model in the MiG-29A cockpit. Fixed. The last page stays visible after powered off the device. DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations NEW: Added the DCS F-4E Phantom II Guide by Chuck Owl to Docs (Mods/aircraft/F-4E/Doc) and to the Virtual Browser. NEW: Added Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), providing insight into various aircraft systems. Access via RCTRL+I or the clickable document holder on the pilot’s left sidewall. (WIP) Fuel System page. Electric System page. Engine page. Mission Editor option: “Allow use of EFB”. NEW: Added Persistent Aircraft system: allows saving and loading the same aircraft—including its properties, wear, tear, and condition—across missions or campaigns. The aircraft state is automatically saved when successfully left on the ground. Enabled via either the Mission Editor or Special Option. If enabled through Special Option, press the “Initialize Persistent Aircraft State” keybind in-game to initialize aircraft state saving (LCTRL+P). Aircraft is tracked by its livery and tail number. Optionally, a Persistent Aircraft Key can be set in the Mission Editor to enforce specific airframe continuity across missions (useful for campaign builders). Mission Editor persistence settings override user Special Options. NEW: Added QF-4E aerial target drone AI unit with dedicated livery. NEW: Added (partial) Display/Screen Export (see manual for details). Systems: Wear and Quality improvements: Flight instruments now exhibit degraded behavior when of low quality or worn (e.g. reduced accuracy, sluggish needle response, increased friction). Implemented random failures based on each component’s Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and current aircraft condition. Aircraft wear now negatively affects aerodynamic and engine performance. Systems: Fixed pilot glareshield bending in the wrong direction while rolling. Systems: Adjusted cockpit pressure regulator efficiency. Systems: Corrected power sources for Landing, Anti-Collision, and Fuselage lights. Systems: Added Combat Tree (AN/APX-80A IFF Interrogator System). Added “Combat-Tree Spoofable” Mission Editor option. (NEW) Weapons: TV-guided weapons improvements Weapons: Fixed broken seeker on CATM (training Sidewinder). Weapons: Fixed CAGE+TV and CAGE+ARM preventing A/A weapons use. Weapons: Added Zuni Rockets (by DSPlayer). (NEW) Weapons: Fixed missing appearance options for AIM-9 (by DSPlayer). Multicrew: Fixed WSO throttle animation sync. Kneeboard: Improvements to Turnpoints page Sound: Fixed conflicting speedbrake sound bug. RWR: Added handoff diamond manual switching. RWR: Updated database (also including units from Currenthill). RWR: Updated handoff sounds. RWR: Added RWR utility site to Virtual Browser (by DSPlayer). JESTER: Added the “Jester UI Animation Speed” Special Option. (NEW) JESTER: Fixed “lost cabin pressure” call triggering too frequently. JESTER: Added an "Own Markers" subcategory to the Navigation Map Markers menu. JESTER: Jester now uses the AN/APX-80A IFF Interrogator combat tree. Added new IFF Jester menu entries. (NEW) JESTER: Improved prioritization of CMS dispensing. JESTER: Fixed countermeasures quantity readout. JESTER: Fixed Jester keeping flares off after temporarily disabling them. JESTER: Renamed “Talk With Me” to “Talk To Me” in the Jester menu. Missions: Adjusted WSO Startup lesson takeoff parameters to mitigate problems with autopilot engagement. Visual: New exterior model with Israeli refueling probe (visual only for now) and Greek AUP. Inputs: Fixed stuck navigation computer rollers. Inputs: Added pilot throttle outboard animation in afterburner range. Inputs: Fixed 3-position knobs remaining operable when damaged. Inputs: Default chaff burst interval set to 0.4 s. Inputs: Fixed Altimeter Mode and APX-80 Test/Challenge switch clickable and animation being reversed (for mission makers). Localization: Updated CN bind localization. DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations NEW: Added F-14A-135-GR (Early) variant NEW: Added raw radar audio to AN/ALQ-100/126 ECM Inputs: Added "Pre-Contact" and "Intent To Refuel" keybinds Inputs: Fixed some functions not being bindable to mouse RWR: Updated threats library Updated the manual DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations Fixed: Bingo Fuel warning on CPG load-in. Fixed: MMS disturbance effect removed. RWR flickering excessively. Fixed: Hellfire missiles should show codes in STBY. Fixed: CTD when using certain entries in the FIRE MSNS HOG menu. Fixed: When inputting a new frequency it will auto change the freq if it out of range instead of giving an error message. Fixed: Unable to enter FM frequency within the COMMS page. DCS: SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations Fixed: CTD when leaving the cockpit. DCS: Black Shark by Eagle Dynamics Fixed FPS drop when a Vikhr missile appears on Shkval display (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/321754-shkval-continues-to-make-fps-go-alot-lower-both-stmt/) DCS: Flaming Cliffs 2024 by Eagle Dynamics MiG-29. Autopilot-induced oscillations fixed DCS: Normandy 2.0 Map by Ugra Media A new winter season has been added. New airfields have been added New hangars have been added at Orly, Creil, Ford, Hawkinge, and West Malling airfields. New ATC towers have been added to Tangmere and West Malling airfields. An officer's canteen and an operating room have been added to Kenley Airfield. Kenley, Ford, and High Halden airfields have been changed - the airfield territory has been updated, new facilities and caponiers have been added. The old Headcorn airfield has been renamed Lashenden. Fixed taxiways at The size of parking lots at Biggin Hill, High Halden, Ford, Chailey, Conches, Needs Oar Point, Lympne, Kenley, Tangmer, West Malling, Saint-Omer Wizernes, Orly airfields have been increased. The capital hangars at Bazenville, Brucheville, Cardonville, Longues-sur-Mer, Sainte-Laurent-sur-Mer, Saint Pierre du Mont, Sommervieu airfields have been removed. New unique venues have been added 50 new scenes of German radars have been added. The islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Oderni have been added. 12 generic stadiums have been added in London, Paris, Dunkirk, Amiens, Calais, Le Havre, Lens. Added tram lines in London. Damaged buildings and structures have been added in London, Paris, Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre, Rouen, Calais, Amiens. The terrain has been fixed and a forest has been added on the coast between Folkestone and Dover. Fixed the bridge on the north side of Ile Saint-Germain. The topography of the river north of Stony Cross has been fixed. Fixed a wall located on the road in London. Fixed a wall in Buckingham Palace. Fixed assets with incorrect transformation axis; now scene objects will be displayed correctly in some places. Fixed a tiling forest. The historically incorrect artificial reservoir Beulah Water has been removed. The grass on the concrete firing points has been removed. Surface texture resolution has been increased. DCS: Kola map by Orbx New content Updated runway number markings on Poduzhemye, Kalevala and Koshka Yavr Airfield Trees blocking taxiways at Koshka Yavr Airbase removed. Removed trees south of the runway at Kalevala. Fixed issue with planes getting stuck while turning at Kaleveala. Reduced parking slot size of I01 at Monchegorsk Airport. Removed trees blocking taxiway at parking slot C17 at Andoya. Adjusted vector data in the eastern side of Russia. Campaigns DCS: A-10C II Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky Mission 2: Removed ads for the previous Outpost AH-64D campaign. All missions. Fixed radio spam from AI Aircrafts. DCS: AH-64D Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky Mission 1: The player appeared at spot 17 instead of spot 1. Fixed. DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line Campaign by Badger 633 Mission 4: Wing AI crashing into ground fixed. DCS: F/A-18C: The Rampagers Campaign by Baltic Dragon Minor edits to briefings, kneeboards and dialogue Mission 15 updated to reduce risk of fratricide on friendly troops in contact Mission 16 scoring updated Missions 1, 3, 11, 12 and 14 updated GBU fuzes for player and wingmen DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze Campaign by Sandman Simulations All missions: Flight lead flight behavior smoothened by restricting AB use All missions: Tuning correct frequency is recognized automatically Mission 12: Better SA image for player by better AWACS coverage DCS P-51D Blue Nose Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations Normandy 2 map update fixes DCS Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations Normandy 2 map update fixes DCS P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign by Reflected Simulations AI not dropping bombs - potential workaround Mission 3 - all scripting removed because some users get an error. Outro - AI pathfinding fixes Normandy 2 map update fixes DCS Bf-109K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations Normandy 2 map update fixes DCS P-47D Wolfpack II Overlord Campaign by Reflected Simulations Normandy 2 map update fixes DCS Mosquito FB.VI V for Victory Campaign by Reflected Simulations Intro mission: AI pathfinding fixes DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims Mission 9 - Adjusted weight of Tornadoes to help improve their performance Mission 16 - Adjusted triggers to compensate for new splash damage DCS: F-16C Dragon's Fury Campaign by SorelRo Missions F-16M13, F-16M14, F-16M15. SnapViews.lua file removed. This file overrides user-saved cockpit snapviews. DCS: UH-1H The Huey Last Show Campaign by SorelRo Mission 11. AI behaviour, trigger zones and trigger logic updated

Release Version Current version number: DCS 2.9.20.15384 Next planned update: 22nd October 2025

patch is live, we hope you all enjoy

Neither another helicopter nor observation plane is in the making. But it's also a master of the sky. Thanks to TAZ56 for the EC-121 Warning Star model donation! Some early WIP screens:

22nd October 2025 patch includes a fix for this long standing issue, thank you to everyone who has provided track replays and dcs logs it has helped. thank you

Us right now be like

edited, its been a long day for me

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.21.16362/ Log live patch to follow soon

That's your opinion others don't feel that way. Plus it would be nice to have something that was mentioned when the update to the A-10C was announced released 5 years after the updated module was released. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2020-10-02/ They already changed and don't plan to include things originally announced such as updating the TAD would be a shame if the pilot body ended up not happening as well.

Work continues on Afghanistan and Iraq, as soon as we can share more news we will. thank you

Well, speak for yourself. The 3D pilot is very useful in VR (and in 2D too), as example, when i need to check my checklists/charts i just look to my leg in the 3D pilot, also helps a lot in immersion. Flying in VR without a body in cockpit it´s not the same in terms of immersion.

Ideally that would be the case yes. But as I’m sure you’re aware, DCS massively overexposes the view as soon as you enter the cockpit, and because of the lighting changes in version 2.7 the gamma required for a consistent experience now depends on a module by module basis, based on their age and the availability of a working visor. In FC3 and the A-10, anything over 1.6 blinds me. In the F-16/18 I can get away with 1.7 or 1.8. In the F-4 I use 2.1, and in F-15E, OH-58, Mirage 2000 and F1, and now in the MiG-29 as an ED-first I can use 2.2 - because visors correct the overexposure and makes colour representation consistent between external view and cockpit view. This is all in daylight conditions, mind you. DCS’s night lighting is pretty bad so at night and depending on the circumstances I go up to gamma 3.5 for a believable experience.

Not in this patch ( 22nd Oct), but we are close. thank you

Hopes of Tornado and JA37? And updated Nevada. Just joking. I am happy with everything that's coming or being updated / repaired! Did I say that I am in love with DCS somehow?

Soooo - no Intruder in this patch. Again. I'm quite disappointed.

Not forgetting Take-off assistance, Auto rudder, Rudder pedal trim, Game level G force effects, No wake turbulence, Unrestricted GPS, Easy comms, Invulnerble, Unlimited ammunition and fuel, just to name a few. Neither of these options have ever affected those who what to simulate realism! But a simple request for a legacy SPO-15 as a mission editor option is a step to far? Despite having exactly what is being asked for in the game since its inception.

Would much rather have a properly working visor so we don't have to faff about with gamma any more

I'm not sure where I was being mysterious. But the team are doing final checks on our content delivery network and patch notes are being refined. When we are ready to post them we will and the patch will then follow. thank you

A tweak will be included on todays October 2025 patch, please test after and report back. thank you

Hi folks - I was fortunate enough to spend an afternoon with the amazing Heater. Taking all my questions from flying the Heatblur F-14 Tomcat around the boat Heater kindly recorded an interview of all the nitty gritty details of flying the Tomcat. Hope you all enjoy! P.S I showed him lots of DCS footage and I think he is keen to get into the cockpit of the F-14 with us!

I completely understand that and I am not advocating for a quick/half a$$ed fix however, when you look at the big picture and realize how long this module has been in development and take into account that this is the second month since M3 has not had an update, it is even more bewildering that M3 sees fit to sit back and say nothing to a rather large groups of paying customers.

Great patch. But I thought the AI A6 was coming this time?

Visors for F-16 and F-18, nice! I was hoping for them to be added to all other ED modules too, however.

Yes, for me the game changer was the new kneeboard. Very immersive.

The patch is currently undergoing final inspection and is scheduled to go live by this weekend.

Just wanted to ask are over-wing vapor effects for the module going to be tuned more? I know they depend on multiple parameters (atmospheric conditions, AoA etc), but in my uneducated opinion are a bit over the top in the simulator right now. I don't see them appear in the RIAT 2015 demo flight videos in that much degree for example:

Thanks for the update, Team! We'll continue to (mostly) patiently wait for that "Buggy, Erratic TWS/Radar Behavior" Hornet series of bugs to make it in.

Gotta say, some great additions in this patch. But I'm really disappointed of the Heatblur stuff - they promised the A-6 Intruder AI (!) variant that has been first teased about seven years ago would definitey come with this patch. I also kinda thought we would get the 95GR variant of the Tomcat, but this might be just me misunderstanding something. With the early 135 we get one additional skin. I know the old liveries will probably work just fine with this one, but still, one or two new official skins would have been nice. The QF-4 is a nice idea though - always great to blow something up

This latest update is UNBELIEVABLY DISAPOINTING!! I don't know which is more infuriating, the lack of any kind of improvements or the absence of any comment from M3.

Shh, shh….. don‘t say that too loud! Some are easily spooked when the status quo is questioned…..

@BIGNEWY@NineLine Great to see this in the patch !!

Operation Cerberus North 2 Info.

Still hoping for a hot drop!

Its gonna get late. I guess the patch is being postponed.

Finally got the video knocked out. This is a combination of the VWV pack @TeTeT, VAP pack @Eight Ball, Eightball Maritime Pack, and in game massun92 @Massun92 addons. I will be adding @ViolentNomad Cobra to the map when it is released. Dropped some of his latest images in the video. I would like to do a follow up video with some suggestions for future Vietnam content for both TeTeT and EightBall. There are some really unique Riverine boats out there that I would like to see added to your packs if possible. Hope you like what is in the oven. Time stamps added, the video is a little lengthy demonstrating some low-level flight and how well the map handles it. Greatly appreciate all 3 mod devs and everything you bring to the table. The Vietnam vibe would not be alive in DCS without you gents tearing it up.

They really need to be tied to humidity and temperature. You're not going to see that vapor in Nevada or Iraq, there's simply nothing to condense. We've already got temperature affecting contrails.

From ASC discord:

Epic wrist watch!

Thank you to everyone for your input. In todays patch 22nd October 2025 AI aircraft. New tasks added for helicopters: ‘External Cargo Load' and 'External Cargo Unload'. Old task 'Cargo Transportation (External) is removed, and the possibility to add in the mission editor has been hidden for new missions while compatibility with old missions has been retained. ‘External Cargo Load' makes HAI hook up cargo as it was in old task, but after hooking, HAI will continue its route set by the missionmaker so that it is the missionmaker’s responsibility to now limit altitudes and airspeed for such cargo delivery. ‘External Cargo Unload' is an advanced waypoint action with trigger or script. It will make HAI fly towards the cargo drop zone and unhook cargo there (if HAI have any) after calling the task. Some tuning was added to HAI control when it carries external cargo that includes yaw velocity and max AoB limitations when cargo weight is more than 10% of helicopter gross weight. It will reduce arrival and landing speed (40m/s, 77knots, 144 km/h max). We look forward to your feedback Thank you

Работаем Выход миссии - версии №2, уже сегодня.

we will provide an F-35A based on the available data at the time of project design. If new data becomes available later, like other weapon systems, we will evaluate integration then. As for the initial weapon list (only listed for about 25 hrs), that was scaled back after a more careful review of available data.' thank you

I have to agree with all the above. As a naval helicopter pilot with my main experience being Atlantic and Mediterranean, sea state was an essential element of Met briefings. If the concept of 7th wave is a large one (with 3rd to 4th the moment to choose when landing) this would be a huge bonus. A quick and dirty relationship is that the sea state is approximately 1 level below the Wind Beaufort scale. Ie Wind force 6 = Sea state 5. Actually, there tends to be two wave cycles, 7 and 41, sometimes from different directions.

Lets hope for some Kola love!

Well, anyone who refers to 95-GR as Early F-14A is mistaken and misleading. 90/95-GR is the IIAF variant. Ordered 80 aircrafts, got 79. (160299 to 160378) Last BN:160378 went to NAWC (photo taken @ Top Gun - Miramar - 1994)

Time to dust this off?

No, I meant USN 70/75-GR variant(s). 95-GR is the Persian Cat, pretty sure that's not coming anytime soon AFAIK ( images show BN:161440 120-GR before conversion, later converted to F-14B ) bottom pic: BN:159013 75-GR

Hopes of Normandy, Early F-14A-70/75-GR update ? AI A-6 Intruder, C-130, La-7 thunderstrucks out of the blue release(s) maybe ?

We are only working on vulkan going forward, it allows for more possibilities over DX12

And this is how I learned English back long time ago. Norwegian subtitles, English audio on television. No subtitles on Sky Channel, only English audio. Fast forward, got a daughter. Disney and Dreamworks DVDs. Started with Norwegian audio, then English, then Norwegian subtitles when she learned to read. Could understand English before starting school, and speak some. English is actually pretty easy. 50+%, French, (don't tell them suit on). The rest "German" and Viking. Now I'm 50 plus, teaching myself Italian.

"Lutch" indicator for antiradiation missiles (replaces the TV when BA-58 "Wyuga" pod is mounted). With su-25a avionics those are still fired "maddog" but it allows to place the aircraft at a right angle so theres higher chance for signal interception by the seeker (yes, I have tested it).