Mosquito Livery Competition | ARC-210 Development News | New Campaigns
Mosquito FB VI
Livery Contest
Using the official template found here, take part in this DCS: Mosquito FB VI livery contest that starts today and will conclude on the 24th of March, 2023. The top ten submissions will have their skins integrated into DCS and their names will also be included in the official Mosquito FB VI manual.
Contest requirements:
The skin must be created using the linked template.
The livery must be based on current or historic schemes from any Mosquito variant.
The livery must be associated with one of the countries currently present in DCS.
All ten winners will receive a free Eagle Dynamics module that can be also given as a gift to any DCS account. Please read the Mossie Livery Competition entry details.
ARC-210 Radio for the Warthog
The Final Key Feature
The ARC-210 radio is the final Key Feature of the DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer, and it’s planned for the next Open Beta. The ARC-210 replaces one of the two VHF radios on the left console and provides UHF and VHF modes that can also be programmed from the COMM page on a Multifunction Color Display. The ARC-210 can also be controlled from the Upfront Controller (UFC) and display the current setting on the HUD.
Following the initial release of the ARC-210 with UHF and VHF modulation, the satellite radio functions will also be added, in addition to other DCS aircraft that support satellite radio communications. The ARC-210 will be fully compatible with the integrated Voice Chat system.
Three New Campaigns!
Coming in Next Open Beta
DCS: Mosquito FB VI V for Victory campaign by Reflected Simulations The ‘’V for Victory’ campaign includes thrilling missions like night intruder, ranger, pathfinder, and photo recce to mention a few. It also contains accurate recreations of some of the most iconic Mossie missions of the war. Help the prisoners break out from the Amiens prison, bomb the Gestapo headquarters, and attack the radio station as Reichsmarshall Goering is delivering a propaganda speech. Put on your Irvin jacket, climb into the cockpit, and see if you have what it takes to be the leader of a Mosquito Squadron.
This campaign consists of 12 historical and semi-historical missions, nearly a thousand specially recorded voice-over messages and radio broadcasts, historically accurate liveries, and much more as you’d expect from a Reflected Simulations campaign.
DCS: AV-8B Kerman campaign by Ground Pounder Sim Join ‘Detachment B’ of US Marine Corps Harrier squadron VMA-311 as they embark on ‘The Kerman Campaign’ over the Persian Gulf map. The 2011 Arab Spring has sparked civil unrest across southwest Asia, and this has led to violent Iranian repression of its citizens. This chain of events has led to the formation of a US-led coalition and the launch of Operation Persian Freedom. The Kerman Campaign puts you in the shoes of USMC Captain Mitch ‘Mike-Mike’ Mickleson as the Harrier pilot of ‘Det B’ to fight to protect his fellow marines on the ground.
This highly-immersive and exciting campaign is set across 11 missions, and it features a standalone story set within the Operation Persian Freedom campaign storyline. The Kerman Campaign will push virtual Harrier pilots to the limits as they experience intense and detailed close air support operations.
DCS: F/A-18C Inherent Resolve campaign by Looking Glass This exciting and player-friendly Hornet campaign takes place over the Syria map. Join the multinational coalition to fight against ISIS in 13 epic missions that are suitable for flyers at all skill levels. You are “Stryker”, a rookie deployed to Incirlik Air Base with your wingman “Jazzman”. This progressive campaign utilizes a wide range of target locations and airfields such that you will be bombing some of the most interesting parts of the map! The action piles up fast as you navigate your way through a series of dramatic and exciting missions that you will enjoy playing again and again. Mission briefs are quick and easy, and it comes supplied with kneeboards, mission PDFs, and associated imagery.
These three new campaigns are planned for the next Open Beta update and will provide you with a wealth of new gameplay from talented DCS campaign makers. Stay tuned!
Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
F-15E Strike Eagle in Coming Soon. Reserve yours now!
F-15E Strike Eagle
Pre-order by RAZBAM
The F-15E Strike Eagle was developed in the mid 1980's as a multi-role fighter, designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An impressive array of avionics and electronics systems give the F-15E the capability to fight at low or high altitude, day or night, and in all weather. The Strike Eagle is the USAF's premier strike fighter still in use today.
The Strike Eagle delivered fighter aircrew several first-time capabilities. Its APG-70 radar, based on the very capable APG-63 from the F-15A-D, boasted a synthetic mapping capability that can create pictures of the target based solely on radar imaging. A self-contained, networked electronic warfare suite gives the aircraft excellent self-protection capabilities with enhanced battlespace information being delivered to the ergonomic two seat cockpit layout.
The Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) allows the aircraft to fly at low altitudes, at night and in all weather conditions to attack ground targets with a variety of precision-guided and unguided weapons. The LANTIRN system, consisting of two pods attached to the exterior of the aircraft, gives the F-15E unequaled weapons delivery accuracy. The Navigation Pod contains a Terrain-Following Radar that allows the pilot to operate at very low altitudes following cues displayed on the heads-up display. This system can also be coupled to the aircraft's autopilot to provide fully "hands off" capability.
Each of the low-drag Conformal Fuel Tanks adapted to smoothly fit the F-15E's fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. The tanks hold weapons on short pylons rather than conventional weapon racks, reducing drag and further extending range. For air-to-ground missions, the F-15E can carry most of the weapons in the Air Force’s inventory. It may also be armed with AIM-9M Sidewinders or AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the air-to-air role. The "E" model also has an internally mounted 20mm gun that can carry up to 500 rounds.
The subject of this study level simulation is the F-15E Strike Eagle Suite 4E+ software installed in Strike Eagles around 2003.
Key Features include:
Advanced Flight Model that provides realistic performance and flight characteristics for the F-15E Strike Eagle with P&W F100-PW-229 engines.
Highly detailed external 3D model and textures for the most accurate F-15E currently available in any simulation software.
Highly detailed and accurate 6 DOF cockpit based on 3D scanned objects with high resolution textures, specular and bump mapping, and mouse-interactive controls.
Detailed and thorough simulation of the F-15E’s AN/APG-70 Radar.
Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) datalink.
Training material includes:
A set of interactive training missions covering all the most important instruments, weapons and aspects of using the aircraft.
Fully detailed manual for the aircraft and all systems
A free story-driven campaign built by Baltic Dragon
A set of single missions for Singleplayer, Multiplayer and Multicrew.
Please kindly note that DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM is now available for pre-purchase and benefits from a 30% discount exclusively on our E-Shop.
Thank you again for your patience, passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
J-8II by Deka Ironwork Simualtions | F/A-18C Pilot Model | RealSimulator
J-8II
Deka Ironwork Simulations
During the 1980s, China’s J-7 and J-8 could no longer confront the threats of the Su-24 and Tu-22 from the north. Therefore, there was an urgent need for a fighter with medium-range interception capabilities that consequently gave birth to the J-8II. In order to install a larger radar, the nose air intake and its shock cone were replaced with an ogival radome and lateral air intakes. Benefitting from an upgraded power plant, using two WP-13B turbojet engines, the J-8II, as an interceptor, can carry medium-range air-to-air missiles and fly Mach 2.2 at 12,000 meters.
The upgraded J-8II by Grumman (a.k.a J-8PP) was fitted with APG-66(V) radar, 1553B bus, and other western devices. For the first time, the 1553 data bus concept was introduced to the Chinese aviation industry. To launch and guide Aspide/PL-11 medium-range missiles, a Chinese made continuous wave emitter was installed to work with the APG-66(V) radar. The J-8PP can perform medium-range interception against low-altitude / high-speed and high-altitude / high-speed intruders. It also has limited ground attack capability.
The DCS: J-8II module will include the flyable J-8PP and the AI J-8F.
Key features of J-8PP include:
AN/APG-66V-PRC-F8 radar with NAM, STT, ACM, GM, and AGR modes
AWG-27 for loadout management
Fire Control Computer from Westinghouse
LN-39 INS
HUD from GEC
Head Down Display from Honeywell
Air Data Computer (CPU-140/A) from GEC
Radar Warning Receiver SPJ/IFF
2 x WP-13B turbojet engines
Air-to-Air missiles: Aspide/PL-11, PL-8 and PL-5
Unguided weapons: 250kg GP bombs and 57mm/90mm rockets
We hope you enjoyed this preview of this fascinating new module coming to DCS.
Pilot Model
Development Progress
We are keen to share the development progress on our new F/A-18C Hornet pilot model. Texturing of all components has been completed and it is now being animated. This will be an authentic recreation of a mid-2000s US Navy Hornet pilot with all of the associated gear and more life-like animations.
We are also working on adding cockpit view F-16C and A-10C II pilots, as well as improving Mi-24P and AH-64D crew animations.
RealSimulator
Hardware
Introducing the new FSSB-R3L MKII “ULTRA”. This force-sensing flight control system allows you to connect any of the Realsimulator or Thrustmaster grips, and it represents the same displacement and feeling of a real F-16 flight stick. It delivers the same amazing precision and smoothness, found in a real Viper.
Based on its professional force sensor technology, it is in use with prestigious organizations like the US Navy test pilot school, Australian Royal Air Force test pilot school, French test pilot school, and others.
Since the launch in 2006 of the R1 and R2 bases, which were the first force sensor bases available for the simulation game market, the development and manufacturing of these high-grade force flight controllers has evolved over the past 16 years. This new Realsimulator device has been tested by a beta group of real test pilots and simulation enthusiasts to tune the feel of the new FSSB R3 MKII “ULTRA”. They have confirmed that the new sensor base is smoother and more precise.
We encourage you to check it out for yourselves on the Realsimulator website. https://realsimulator.com
Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle Inbound
F-15E Preview
Strike Eagle
The DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle by RAZBAM has entered our final validation and testing phase. The pre-order, which comes with a 30% discount, is currently planned for the 15th of February, 2023. Once the pre-order begins, we anticipate the F-15E to be released into Early Access a few months later and perhaps sooner.
Be Afraid Of the Dark (Part 1)
F-15E Digital Book
Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1) tells the story of the F-15E Strike Eagle’s inception, development, entry into service and operational history up to 2002 (Suite 3E standard).
Based on extensive original research at Boeing’s historical archives, interviews with the men and women who turned the idea of an air-to-ground optimised Eagle into a reality, and access to the front-line crews who rode the aircraft into combat between 1990 and 2002, the book totals 100,000 words of insight, technical discussion and anecdote, all gloriously illustrated by 150 colour images.
This impressive book was authored by Steve Davies, a highly reputed military aerospace defence writer, host of the 10 Percent True podcast, and occasional co-author and contributor to DCS campaigns. Steve has revised portions of the original text and re-imagined the design of the book for this unique partnership between 10 Percent True, RAZBAM and Eagle Dynamics, and we hope it makes your experience of flying the mighty Strike Eagle even richer and more fulfilling.
Steve plans to revisit the text to include F-15E developments and operations between 2003 and 2023. This will be available in time through his website as Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 2).
F-15E Instruction
Notso Tutorial Series
As with most 4th generation fighters, the F-15E is a highly-complex aircraft to master. In addition to the manual and included training missions, RAZBAM has teamed up with former F-15E Weapon System Officer (WSO) to create a series of DCS: F-15E instructional videos. We highly recommend watching them to get a headstart learning this beast.
Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
DCS World SITREP January 31st 2023: Speed & Angels Campaign, and Mirage F.1EE
DCS World SITREP January 31st 2023: Speed & Angels Campaign, and Mirage F.1EE
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, Please enjoy this DCS World SITREP by PHH 72 on many of the recent changes brought about by last weeks update to DCS. You can see the full change log here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/223750/view/3681164521590013392
DCS New Update | F1-EE | Pilot Salute | JF17 Cockpit Textures | ON THE SPOT NEWS
DCS New Update | F1-EE | Pilot Salute | JF17 Cockpit Textures | BO-105 NOT Frozen | ON THE SPOT NEWS
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
Please check out this informative video from the people at HIP Games about the most recent Open Beta and other happenings around DCS World! See their video description below. Enjoy!
All the info you need to know from the first Open Beta update of the year for DCS World. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hipgames
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In order to participate in our next HIP Talk Show, please join our discord and follow the rules for participation. HIP Talk Show is pre-recorded and is available for our Patreon supporters and special members to participate.
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Music: www.mixkit.co - www.freesfx.co.uk and www.bensound.com BO 106 Picture by Polychop Simulations - http://www.polychop-sims.com/
We are delighted to extend the DCS Lunar Sale to Steam until the 30th of January. Go ahead and enjoy some huge bundle deals and fantastic savings across most of our aircraft, theaters and campaigns!
Mirage F1 EE
Development Report
The Aerges team is delighted to present the DCS: Mirage F1 EE, the aerial refueling capable version of the Spanish Air Force. This version also brings desirable capabilities such as the inertial navigation system and the new ALR-300 RWR, which includes a display, threat priority and specific threat warnings. The capability to equip the old RWR remains. The Mirage F1 EE (as well as the BE and M) is a core part of the DCS: Mirage F1 module, so no additional purchase is required to fly it.
Many other improvements are also available in the latest Mirage F1 update. One of the main focuses has been on polishing the pitch control and flight model, increasing the pitch up range, and adjusting drag values. The engine stall and the throttle controls have also been partially reworked. The radar has also seen multiple fixes such as elevation control, TL scan pattern, and target lock stability in 1-line scan mode. Finally, the S530F radar missile has been added. This weapon, which was extremely advanced for the era, is one of many other enhancements to this superb module.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071330/DCS_Mirage_F1/ Aerges will continue to work over the coming months to add even more improvements to the FM, radar, and RWR. They are also developing the BE and M versions which we hope will be available in the not too distant future.
New Campaigns
by Reflected Simulations and StoneSky
DCS: F-14 Speed and Angels Campaign The new campaign by Reflected Simulations for the DCS: F14 Tomcat mentioned last week is now available in the latest DCS Open Beta on our Shop and on Steam.
DCS: MAD AH-64D Campaign The battle rages on! This time you play Captain Khalid Al-Mansouri, a Special Operations Squadron officer of the UAE Air Force with Bedouin ancestry. The DCS: MAD AH-64D campaign features a realistic story that will reveal interesting facts about the weapons and capabilities of the AH-64D. In this collaborative operation, you will take part in a NATO Helicopter-Ship Qualification over the Arabian Gulf and participate in large assaults as part of operation "Sweltering Heat". Download DCS: MAD AH-64D Campaign
Thank you again for your commitment, passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
DCS 2.8.2.35759 Open Beta
DCS World
Mk-82 bomb fuse on Mirage-2000 fixed FC aircraft. Cyclic target Lock On by Enter key like easy avionics style - removed OpenXR is removed from autosearch. DCS has a chain of VR vendors in priority oculus, OpenVR, Varjo, etc. OpenXR was in that chain in top priority, now it is removed from this chain and only available when you explicitly specify it in command line of DCS. Game Options. Game avionics mode removed.
DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations
Fixed : Bomb fuses always inert as well as all the other fixes indicated in the previous OB log, but not actually presented in game, namely: Fixed : TACAN Mode Binds Fixed : PAR gun burst Fixed : SEC CALC at airstart Fixed : Log file errors Fixed : Wake turbulence causing uncontrolled spin Updated : BAP 100 drag Updated : SAMP on pylon drag Improved : Reduced engine ignition boom Improved : Sun visor effect Improved : Engine sound Added : Sun visor Elevation axis Added : SELH Warning Altitude axis Added : SELH Warning Altitude binds
DCS The Giraffe 4K Movie by Hornet Productions
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
Please take a look at this wonderful movie directed and edited by Hornet Productions . This video, which was created using DCS World, tells the true story of the “Giraffe” manoeuvre which was used by Iraqi Mirage F1 fighter pilots to foil and counter Iranian F-14 Tomcats. For more information please see the description by Hornet Productions below. Enjoy!
This video is based in true events.
The first real action of the Mirage F1 was impressive. At the very beginning of its operational life, the Iraqi Mirage F1 entered the “hall of fame” by killing some Iranian F14 Tomcats, by using the new Super Matra 530F missiles and the “Giraffe” maneuver.
After the First Gulf War, more than twenty Iraqi Mirages escaped to Iran. The US Intelligence Services discovered that the pilots were not defecting, but the flights were part of a secret plan with the agreement of Iran government.
After the First Gulf War, the Allies enforced two NFZ in the north and south of Irak. The threat of Mirage F1 pilots escaped into Iran was taken very seriously by the USAF. To counter the threat, the USAF Squadrons received a training program in Spain and Germany, before the rotations to the Gulf. In this video we show an example of the thousands of mockup combats in between the USAF F16 and the Spanish Air Force Mirage F1. The beginning was hard for viper pilots to counter the tactics and skills of the experienced Spanish fighter pilots. But the training was of high value for the mission.
Today, those Mirages in the video continue training USAF pilots, as aggressors under the flag of Draken Intl. This video is dedicated to the Spanish fighter pilots who operated the Mirage F1.
Hornet Productions Team
——DISCLAIMER——
Due to the unavailability of the missile S530F at the time of filming, the Giraffe mision was flown using the 530F, instead of S530F. The story doesn´t change, and for those willing to test this missions in DCS, the good news is that now the Super Matra S530F is available on the release. We apologise for the misunderstandings if it happen to appear. Thanks."
DCS WORLD: The Giraffe ( 4K Movie by Hornet Productions )
Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
Please take a look at this wonderful movie directed and edited by Hornet Productions . This video, which was created using DCS World, tells the true story of the “Giraffe” manoeuvre which was used by Iraqi Mirage F1 fighter pilots to foil and counter Iranian F-14 Tomcats. For more information please see the description by Hornet Productions below. Enjoy!
This video is based in true events.
The first real action of the Mirage F1 was impressive. At the very beginning of its operational life, the Iraqi Mirage F1 entered the “hall of fame” by killing some Iranian F14 Tomcats, by using the new Super Matra 530F missiles and the “Giraffe” maneuver.
After the First Gulf War, more than twenty Iraqi Mirages escaped to Iran. The US Intelligence Services discovered that the pilots were not defecting, but the flights were part of a secret plan with the agreement of Iran government.
After the First Gulf War, the Allies enforced two NFZ in the north and south of Irak. The threat of Mirage F1 pilots escaped into Iran was taken very seriously by the USAF. To counter the threat, the USAF Squadrons received a training program in Spain and Germany, before the rotations to the Gulf. In this video we show an example of the thousands of mockup combats in between the USAF F16 and the Spanish Air Force Mirage F1. The beginning was hard for viper pilots to counter the tactics and skills of the experienced Spanish fighter pilots. But the training was of high value for the mission.
Today, those Mirages in the video continue training USAF pilots, as aggressors under the flag of Draken Intl. This video is dedicated to the Spanish fighter pilots who operated the Mirage F1.
Hornet Productions Team
——DISCLAIMER——
Due to the unavailability of the missile S530F at the time of filming, the Giraffe mision was flown using the 530F, instead of S530F. The story doesn´t change, and for those willing to test this missions in DCS, the good news is that now the Super Matra S530F is available on the release. We apologise for the misunderstandings if it happen to appear. Thanks."
