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Yes, every update or repair will flag those avionics files as altered, because they are. And it will replace them with the stock versions. Was that with the .1 update from yesterday? No mention was made of anything except campaign fixes. I hadn't tried it. Wouldn't be the first time that things got broken and fixed with no mention of either though.

I fortunately have enough space on my drive that I kept 2.9.14 and just renamed the folder when I updated to the newer versions. So, it's a pretty simple matter to rename folders and swap back and forth. Going back to 2.9.14 and performance is very good. Both in normal and in VR with no other system changes. Unfortunately, I lose access to the Germany map as that was introduced in 2.9.15. There are still many other maps to fly on though until this gets resolved. I can only guess at how complex the code base for this game is. And the strides that were made in multi-thread support are amazing. To the point, I understand, we not only don't need Process Lasso any longer, but should not use it if you're on Windows 11. I'm sure they'll get this sorted out. I just hope it's soon

@bhoop19 has already started work on a standalone version that does not use the F-15C avionics. It will be a long process and not something anyone should expect anytime soon. It takes a lot of work and he, like most of us, is doing this during his free time after working a full-time job and spending time with loved ones. So, yes, something is in the works for a future date, but not anytime soon. In the meantime, be happy that we've got what we've got. It's the best it's ever been in my opinion. Assuming that you can get it working correctly in a regular mission in mission editor, as I stated above, I don't know if the quick start missions work or not. It was said that the cold start quick mission worked. It's not like this jet is hard to start up. Battery - ON, Generators Left/Right - ON, APU start. Once it's up and running, that's it. Taxi, take off. Those quick start missions were written for a version that was introduced in 2020 unless I'm mistaken.

And you did follow the directions, right? Because the enhancement mod doesn't include the F22 3d model, flight model or EFM file, all of which are required for it to work. Procedure: 1. Download DCS Aircraft Avionics file and extract into your DCS MAIN Game folder, not your DCS SAVED GAMES folder. These files are required to use any third party mods that use the F-15C or other Flaming Cliffs avionics. Without this, the F-22 will not load properly. Example: .\DCS World OpenBeta or \DCS World 2. Download F-22A Github EFM v2.0.0 and extract it to a TEMPORARY LOCATION. You will copy three folders out of it in a later step but you do not need this installed. Example: Downloads folder 3. Download F-22A Raptor Enhancement Mod and extract it to your DCS SAVED GAMES folder, NOT the MAIN Game folder. Example: .\Saved Games\DCS 4. Required: From the F-22A Github EFM v2.0.0 F-22A folder, copy the BIN, FM, and SHAPES folders and paste them into the F-22A folder under your .\Saved Games\DCS\Mods\aircraft\F-22A The mod is now installed.

The anti-radiation version of them can be. The only issue is that because they had to be flagged as Air 2 Air missiles, defenses will not engage them. So, they'll just sail on into a ship. They go after Radar of course, and they just lock onto the closest strongest signal. You cannot designate a target. I do not know if the AI can employ them in that capacity because they are flagged as A2A. @Spino actually did a video of that.

-------UPDATE 250603 Modified the AIM-174B GUI name to "Gunslinger" as that is the official name. Adjusted sound WorldID that resulted in a smoother in cockpit sound loop. Added AIM-74A/B MUTANT missiles for use in the side bay or wing pylons. Adjusted all wing pylon missile rotations to align with the launch rails. MUTANT – Air Force Research Laboratory

At the bottom of the first post, you'll see this file DCS Aircraft Avionics.zip. That needs to be extracted to your main DCS folder. It should overwrite the entry.lua for a few of the Flaming cliffs aircraft including the F-15C. It will be replaced by a repair or an update and it would need to be extracted again. With that entry.lua there, you do not have to start in an F15C. If you still do, then the file isn't in the correct location. Look at the folder structure of the zip and compare it to your DCS main game folder.

Is that because you want it that way? You quoted my reply that said "See the first post for more information on this" From the first post: (You have to scroll past it to download the mod.) ***************************************************************************************************************************** --->F-22 WON'T LOAD, I CAN'T FLY IT.<--- IMPORTANT THERE IS A DOWNLOAD LINKED BELOW TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS WILL HAVE TO BE REINSTALLLED EVERY TIME DCS IS UPDATED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MODIFIED FILES WILL BE REPLACED. THIS WILL ALSO FAIL INTEGRITY CHECK ON MULTI-PLAYER SERVERS. READ THE GLOBAL FIX LINKED IMMEIDATELY BELOW THIS TEXT FOR MORE INFORMATION. *****************************************************************************************************************************

Good catch. I never use that so didn't think of it.

Well, I just flew it for an hour earlier and it shows up every time for myself and many other people. All I can suggest is that you follow the instructions. The mod isn't the problem. The instructions are both on the first post of this thread and included in the archive.

Yes, all available flyable aircraft, mod or not will show up in the mission editor. Yellow aircraft are flyable ones.

I was meaning the Quick Mission Generator doesn't support mods. Instant action missions? Don't know.

Any update or repair of DCS is going to remove the avionics stuff since those are modified files. That will need to be reinstalled every time a repair or update is done. See the first post for more information on this.

The new instant action didn't support mods in the previous 2.9.16 release. I didn't check since Friday. I don't know if it does it or not. I use the mission editor, and it supports all mods.

While the new version does still "work" and so does the F22 mod, I've had many issues with it. And it appears others have as well. The now locked 2.9.15 thread is still there to read through. The ONLY solution I've found is to roll back to 2.9.14. You lose the Germany map, as it was released with .15. I really hope the issues get resolved.

There are issues with the core missile code, not the mod. These are recent and apparent even with a clean unmodded install. There are a lot of bugs in DCS too. No one is forcing you to use the EFM. Good luck. The recent DCS update didn't affect the mod. Still works fine for me and many other people. The GD release of v3 and older I believe had that issue. I do not maintain or curate those versions. It was fixed in a release of the enhancement mod that's available on the first page of this thread. I've made many changes and fixes to the F22 mod over the last several years. I tried to notate changes in the readme but I can't remember every one that I did. It was brought up that it was an issue, and the current release of the enhancement mod has that normal file in the cockpit textures file. I don't think that the v2.02 EFM has it yet, but it will in the next release I think.

What issue are you talking about? The file you're looking for is in the cockpit textures zip file in the textures folder. And that version is an old version that's been deprecated. That issue was fixed, the canopy glass normal and rough materials are both there.

-------UPDATE 250601 Modified VVI display so that the G-Force meter is more legible and delineated. Readings are now 0 - 12G in 2G increments positive or negative. Increased yield of the air to ground tactical nukes to their 1.0kt maximum yield. They should have a blast radius of about 3nm.

@BIGNEWY Since the 2.9.15 topic was locked and we're now on 2.9.16, I'll start a new one. Since Friday's update I have encountered every single one of the previously reported issues. Right now in fact, as I type this the game has locked up on loading for the sixth time in the last two hours. Saving missions, loading mission, exiting missions, exiting the game, starting the game, all of these continue to have the same performance problems. Sometimes it does work correctly or at least mostly responsive. Others, you're fighting just to get the thing to start up. It's really frustrating. Rolling back to 2.9.14, again, resolves every single issue with no other changes.

We're seeing a lot of inconsistent behavior with missiles since the Friday update. Possibly before actually with 2.9.15.X. TWS mode, even STT mode doesn't always track like it should. The A2A missiles are all using the same AMRAAM2 scheme. Testing shows, this behavior is also affecting core game missiles like the 120B and 120C. They broke them again. So, we have no fix for that.

You have to switch to the cannon. "C" key by default will toggle it, or bind it to a control. Also, check the control bindings as many new controls were added. I just put that tidbit in bold red next to the download on the first page.

I don't understand the question. Is there any other way for what?

-------UPDATE 250531 Removed F-15C Fuel tank as the connector never did match up with the pylon on the F-22A model. Removed 4xAIM-200A Rack as it's redundant with having the 2x racks as you can load those on the inner and mid stations. Replaced AIM-200A model with a new version with corrected attachment point -Spino Aligned AIM-200A for all bays. Adjusted AIM-200A textures. Adjusted AIM-200A exhaust position. Adjusted AIM-272A exhaust position. Created W25 tactical nuclear warhead (The W25 was a small nuclear warhead that was developed by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory for air-defense use. It was a fission device with a nominal yield of 1.7 kt) Replaced the warhead on the nuclear Mako and Meteor with this warhead. The previous was a 5kt warhead which wasn't realistic so this is now based on an actual warhead and is 34% of the previous yield. The blast radius is about 5nm. I would not suggest shooting it at anything your flying towards that's less than 10nm away. This makes employing them somewhat more "practical" with less chance of nuking yourself.

I don't have any issues with anyone helping out. This is truly becoming a community project, and I encourage collaboration!

-------HOTFIX 250530 Updated a few things that broke in DCS 2.9.16.10973 that was released today. Removed: Selecting BVR or Dogfight modes will select All weapons bays. Increased battery life on missiles to keep their guidance systems from shutting down too soon. This may improve long range shots. Type: Range: OLD > NEW Battery life MAKO 280km 240 > 300 174B 240km 240 > 280 260B 240km 240 > 280 260A 240km 240 > 280 Meteor 240km 240 > 280 272A 200km 200 > 240 120E 200km 200 > 240 120D3 180km 170 > 200 120C8 160km 140 > 180 120C7 120km 120 > 160 200A 120km 120 > 160 MICA 120km 120 > 160 120C6 63km 90 > 120