DCS: Kola | AH-64D Animations | Free WWII Assets Pack
Kola Map
Introduction
In collaboration with Orbx Simulation Systems, we are excited to announce the development of a new terrain module: the Kola Peninsula. Orbx has over 15 years of experience creating highly detailed scenery and airports for flight simulation platforms.
For Russia, the mostly ice-free ports of the Murmansk area, home of the Northern Fleet, are of immense strategic importance. Thus, the narrow land corridor from the Kola Peninsula to central Russia has evolved into dense clusters of military airfields and bases.
Similarly, the northern areas of Norway, Sweden, and Finland mirror the military and economic importance of this peninsula, with significant bases for all branches of the respective armed forces and extensive training ranges hosting key exercises for western alliances.
The Kola map will cover more than 550,000 square kilometers of land across northern Scandinavia and northwestern Russia, plus large sections of the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea for naval operations.
Detailed airbases, included with the initial release of the Kola Map, will be Bodø, Bardufoss, Evenes, Rovaniemi, Luleå, Vidsel, Monchegorsk, Olenya, Severomorsk-1 and -3, and others. They will be modeled in their contemporary configuration. Beyond airfields, many of the important army and naval bases, test ranges, radar and storage sites will be added, as well as the entire road and railroad network.
Civilian POIs will also be represented, including key buildings, bridges, hydro dams, power plants, port facilities, and vertical obstructions.
Dramatic fjords and glaciers, with the many islands, creates an interesting coastline. The lake-studded taiga forests and arctic tundra complete the natural beauty of this region. Both Summer and Winter versions of the Kola map are planned.
The Orbx team is collaborating with experienced DCS campaign creators Baltic Dragon and Reflected Simulations to create engaging F/A-18C and F-16C campaigns at launch.
AH-64D Animations
Development Progress
We are improving the Pilot and Co-Pilot/Gunner animations for DCS: AH-64D. Above you can see a preview of the CP/G unboarding. These animations are work-in-progress and we look forward to sharing more soon.
The Channel
WWII Assets Pack
From the 29th of July to the 5th of August, you can grab the DCS: WWII Assets Pack for free with the purchase of DCS: The Channel map from our Eshop. Take advantage of this fabulous opportunity to improve Second World War immersion levels with an ever growing list of air, land and sea assets.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
Introducing DCS: Mirage F1
DCS: Mirage F1
Early Access
After more than three years of active development, the DCS: Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Aerges Engineering is very excited to bring you this new module and we are sure that it will provide you endless entertainment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsDu6EmCW3k The Mirage F1 is an iconic French fighter from the Cold War era. The module offers the unique experience of flying this powerful 1970s Western aircraft in DCS. Although this aircraft is equipped with piloting aids it requires a skilful hand to fly accurately and maximise its capabilities.
As an all-weather interceptor, the Mirage F1 is equipped with the Cyrano IV-M radar, multiple air and ground modes, and a variety of heat-seeking and radar-guided air-to-air missiles including the AIM-9J, MATRA R550, and MATRA R530. The Mirage F1 is also a capable air-to-ground platform that can be equipped with a large variety of unguided bombs and rockets.
Open Beta Features
In the release into Open Beta, the Mirage F1 CE will be available in an almost complete state. As development continues, the other Mirage F1 planned models (EE, BE and M) will be added. Some of the most relevant features available at the release date are:
Professional Flight Model (PFM) Based on performance and engineering data of the real aircraft. Situations of high angle of attack and outside the flight envelope like stalls and spins are also accurately represented.
Extensive and detailed simulation of all flight systems:
Flight control system, both in its normal electro-hydraulic mode and in degraded modes.
SNECMA Atar 9K-50 engine including working envelope, damage, compressor stalls, flameouts and emergency modes.
Cyrano IV-M radar, a unique Cold War era radar in DCS.
Electric system.
Hydraulic system.
Fuel system.
Navigation suite: Navigation Indicator (IDN), TACAN, VOR.
Radios: TRAP 136 and TRAP 137B.
Electromechanical 1970s era Thomson optical sight (a predecessor of present-day HUDs).
Integrated ALE-40 countermeasure suite.
Internal and external lighting.
Armament system.
RWR.
Extremely high-quality 3D Model Based on blueprints and laser scanning of a real Mirage F1. Includes animations, lights and a damage model.
Accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) Cockpit Realistic and detailed instruments and controls.
Variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, some of them not seen before in DCS:
Short range IR missiles: MATRA R550 Magic I, AIM-9 J, AIM-9 JULI, AIM-9 B.
Medium range missiles: MATRA R530 IR and EM.
Rocket launchers: MATRA F1 and F4.
Antirunway Durandal and cluster Belouga bombs.
SAMP family of bombs (both free fall and parachute equipped)
Laser guided GBU-10, GBU-12 and GBU-16.
Other American and Spanish made bombs.
Sound Modelling Based on recordings from the real aircraft.
Extremely Realistic Flyable Simulation The Mirage F1 CE, EE, BE and M models. The EE, BE and M will be released after the initial release of the CE.
AI Models Most other variants of the Mirage F1: C, CT, CR, EQ, EDA…
Vast variety of Liveries For the different countries that operated the aircraft.
Interactive Training and Practice Missions Help you gain proficiency in the F1.
PDF User Manual Pilot level understanding of all the systems in the aircraft.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071330/DCS_Mirage_F1/ The Mirage F1 is now available in Early Access. Do not forget to take advantage of the 20% Early Access discount. Purchase now and experience this 1970s aircraft! We await your feedback.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
MK-84 AIR | Weather System Progress
F-16C Viper
New Weapon
Coming soon to the DCS: F16 Viper is the MK-84 AIR. This 2,000 lbs general purpose bomb is fitted with a BSU/50U tail assembly ballute that provides high speed, low altitude delivery. The high drag of the bomb allows the aircraft to avoid the blast pattern. This can be an excellent choice to destroy runways, enemy unit concentrations, and high-value targets that require a low-altitude attack. You may select to deliver the bomb in either low-drag or high-drag mode based on mission requirements. The inert, training version will also be available.
Weather System
Development Progress
We are currently working on a variety of weather system enhancements. In the above screenshot you may see the progress on the ice halo effect. Also in progress is the addition of cirrus clouds and moving clouds that are affected by wind direction and speed. The next task will be a preset selection window that will allow for rapid weather tuning using the Mission Editor.
KS-19 100mm
Ground Unit
Originally deployed aboard ships in the Second World War, the towed version was named the KS-19 heavy calibre anti-aircraft cannon, which also had some surprisingly good utility in the ground attack role against heavily armoured targets. Look out for the Soviet 100mm cannon coming in the next Open Beta.
Compared to the 23 and 57mm anti-aircraft artillery guns, the KS-19 allows engagement of targets at even higher altitudes. When combined, the three types of AAA provide a layered air defence umbrella.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
Mirage F1 | B-52 Textures
Mirage F1
Development Report
After the Early Access release of the Mirage F1, the immediate focus of the Aerges Engineering team will be on completing the remaining Mirage F1 CE work-in-progress systems. In particular, several radar scan modes, the radio navigation modes of the autopilot, and the implementation of the S530F ‘Supermatra’ missile.
Thereafter, work will continue on the other variants of the Mirage F1, starting with the Mirage F1 EE. Once air-to-air refueling is completed, the inertial navigation system (INS), and the new RWR will be delivered and the EE will be ready for release. The rear cockpit and multiplayer interaction of the F1 BE will be the following task. The final step will be the Mirage F1 M radar, screens, armament, and radios.
AI B-52 Stratofortress
Development Report
In the screenshots above, you can see the characteristic stressed-skin body of the aircraft. Initial work has begun on external texturing. Next, the chassis, chassis niches, bomb bay, and cockpit will be painted. Dirt, dust, signs of wear, and identification marks and technical inscriptions will also be applied.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
JF-17 Thunder Report | Summer Savings
JF-17 Thunder
Development Progress
Third party developer, Deka Ironworks Simulations, has provided their roadmap for DCS: JF-17 Thunder. It is with great pleasure that we may share it with you. The module is scheduled to exit Early Access by December 2022. By the end of the year, the following items will also be completed: 1. Chinese flight manual update 2. English flight manual update after finishing the Chinese version 3. Improve existing sensors and fix certain bugs (radar, pod, etc) 4. Improve existing weapons and fix certain bugs
Weapon features will be updated as soon as possible with missing sensor features and functionality such as the WA radar mode which will be added once they are available in DCS.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1199120/DCS_JF17_Thunder/ After Early Access, the module will continue to receive updates. Notably, external textures will be finalised and more liveries will be added. A canopy ejection animation and a detailed model of the landing gear compartment will be added. The Damage model and Levels of Detail (LOD) will continue to be updated.
Sale In Full Swing
Summer Sale
The Summer Sale is a fantastic opportunity to add some great stuff to your hangar and expand your DCS knowledge. Until the 11th of July at 15:00 GMT, don’t miss out on savings across our entire product range. Our most popular modules, like DCS: F/A-18C Hornet, DCS: Supercarrier and DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer are available with a 30% discount. We are also participating in the Steam Summer Sale until the 7th of July at 17:00 GMT.
The Summer 2022 Sale is here! This is your chance to grab a great deal on your next aircraft, map, campaign, or all! Running until the 11th of July 15:00 GMT, don’t miss the opportunity of benefitting from up to 50% off. We are also participating in the Steam 2022 Summer Sale that will run until the 7th of July 17:00 GMT.
Modules with 30% savings:
DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer
DCS: F-16C Viper
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
DCS: JF-17 Thunder
DCS: Mi-24P Hind
DCS: Channel
DCS: Syria
DCS: Supercarrier
Modules with 25% savings:
DCS: F-14 Tomcat
Campaigns with 30% savings:
DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part 1 Campaign
DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign
DCS: AV-8B Hormuz Freedom Campaign
DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign
DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign
DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign
DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign
DCS: F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign
DCS: F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign
DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign
DCS: F/A-18C Persian Lion Campaign
DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign
DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign
DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign
DCS: Ka-50 2 Pandemic Campaign
DCS: M-2000C Red Flag Campaign
DCS: Mig-21bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign
DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign
DCS: P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign
DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign
DCS: The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign
DCS: UH-1 Paradise Lost
Campaigns with 50% savings:
DCS: A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
DCS: A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign
DCS: A-10C Basic Flight Training Campaign
DCS: A-10C Stone Shield Campaign
DCS: A-10C Tactical Training Qualification Campaign
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign
DCS: L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 The Border Campaign
DCS: P-51D Charnwood Campaign
DCS: P-51D High Stakes Campaign
DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX Operation Epsom Campaign
DCS: Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign
DCS: The Museum Relic Campaign
DCS: UH-1H Argo Campaign
DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign
AH-64D
Competition Winners
We would like to extend a special thank you to all the participants in the AH-64D Livery Competition. This contest was a testament to the talent and dedication of our wonderful community. Selecting just 10 winners was tough with so many excellent entries. Our 10 winners are listed below. Congratulations on a job well done!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRPcWZRnHkE The DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign takes place three years before the events portrayed, and it is set during a deployment to the Eastern Mediterranean, using the excellent Syria map for DCS. It offers a variety of faithfully recreated armed patrols, alert launches, and power-projection strikes flown from DCS: Supercarrier.
This campaign features 15 immersive missions that offer over 24-hours of gameplay and more than 3,400 voiceovers recorded by 89 different voice actors that includes; Jell-O, Kevin Miller, Ward "Mooch" Carroll, RedKite, Growling Sidewinder, Tricker, Spudknocker, Bel Geode, Casmo, Tactical Pascale, and others. It is bound to keep you strapped in and ready for the next launch!
The characteristic holes and oxygen mask fasteners of the fixed-wing aircraft version have been removed. The helicopter variant of this iconic Soviet-era helmet is equipped with a standard microphone and a mount. In this screenshot above a counterweight is attached to the back of the helmet for use with night vision goggles. The helmet received a protective matte green colour and it will first be available as part of the new Black Shark pilot model.
F-5E Tiger II
Development Progress
https://store.steampowered.com/app/411894/DCS_F5E_Tiger_II/ We have improved the flight dynamics modelling to account for payload-specific, as well as aircraft-specific aerodynamics. The initial implementation of this new approach includes: improved wingtip missile aerodynamics for DCS: F-5E Tiger II during flat-spin regime, and enhanced modelling effects of payload-to-airframe and interference on supersonic drag for Viper and Hornet. You can expect these updates soon.
New Campaigns
Coming Soon
DCS: MAD JF-17 Campaign by Stone Sky This campaign guides the player through a gripping storyline about a PMC pilot named Vitalii Gerasimov. You will take part in a series of campaign missions called MAD, Mutually Assured Destruction.
DCS: Spitfire Beware Beware Campaign by Reflected Simulations In the winter of 1942, the raging air battle over Europe was fierce. The Focke Wulfs and Messerschmitts flown by the Luftwaffe’s ’Experten’ proved to be more than a worthy foe for the RAF’s new Spitfire Mk.IXs. Total air supremacy of the Allies was still just a distant dream, but then again the Luftwaffe was far from in control of the British skies.
At the heart of this battle stood the Biggin Hill Wing with West Lancashire and Ile de France Squadrons. Soon, you too can join the 611 Squadron at the height of the fight for air supremacy over Europe and be a fighter pilot in the RAF in the most realistic way ever possible.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
South Atlantic Now Available | Free CVN-74 Stennis Update
DCS: South Atlantic
Available now in Open Beta
The RAZBAM Terrain Development Team is proud to present the South Atlantic map that is a beautiful and majestic combination of Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. The topography of the region includes the beautifully rugged mountains of Chile, the vast and colorful Patagonian plains of Argentina, and the windswept islands of West and East Falklands/Malvinas. Covering an area of 3.1 million square kilometres, the team’s goal has been to give the DCS community the opportunity to develop missions that reflect the scale and complexity of modern-day operations in this scenic region.
When developing this map, the team was proactive in listening to the DCS community regarding both scale and requirements of modern-day military operations. This provides the best possible experience and leverages land-class textures drawn from aerial and satellite photography.
Development of the South Atlantic map will continue, and the team is now moving their focus from the Falkland/Malvinas Islands to mainland Argentina and Chile. They will flesh out the rural areas of the map to provide a more authentic and lived-in look. This will include adding additional buildings, infrastructure, and tidying up vector data (like mountains). Our community's input pushed for the inclusion of mainland and the team dedicated to make it even better.
Moving forward, additional airfields will be added throughout the map to provide a diversified area of Naval and Fighter operations. The goal is to include all airfields at a high quality level. More villages, settlements, and road infrastructure improvements will be added across the various regions.
The following items will also be further improved during the early access period:
Visible tiling around some airfields and at certain view angles.
Some angular sea cliffs
Forest tiling from some view angles
The DCS: South Atlantic map has undertaken a new strategy for generating terrain. Whereas all other DCS maps rely heavily on art-created ground textures combined with satellite textures, the South Atlantic map relies mostly on satellite textures. While this results in a more realistic looking map at medium to high altitudes, ground textures may appear less defined at low altitude. The team is committed to further improving the low-altitude terrain textures.
CVN-74 Stennis
Free Update
We have updated the 3D exterior model of the CVN-74 John C. Stennis aircraft carrier, and are pleased to announce that this update is completely free to all of you. We eagerly await your feedback.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
Improved FLIR image | Hind Gunner and Viper DFLCS
FLIR
Development Progress
Based on feedback from the community, we have tuned the FLIR image level and gain settings for both the Litening and ATFLIR targeting pods, as well as infrared-guided Maverick air-to-surface missiles. The next main task is to complete infrared textures for all ships and aircraft. This will include FLIR effect improvements to explosions, smoke, and dust.
Mi-24P Hind
Development Progress
A new weapon for the Hind is the R-60M missile that will be available with the next Open Beta update. In order to use it, you will need to tick the "R-60 equipment" box in the helicopter slot in the Mission Editor, it is active by default. This will place additional equipment in the cockpit, which is used to engage and prepare missiles for launch. In reality, this equipment and its wiring is installed within 3 hours.
The APU-60-I and APU-60-II missile launchers are placed on the outer weapon rack pylons, and they can accommodate one or two missiles per launcher respectively. After the missile's power is engaged, warm-up will take 1 minute before it can be used. The pylon selector on the same panel will choose the missile launcher, and after the missile launcher is switched on, it will take an additional 10 seconds for the missile's gyros to spin-up. The R-60 missiles use the Peltier effect, which is also called thermoelectric cooling. It transfers heat from one side of the device to the other and does not use any additional consumables to cool the seeker.
The pilot uses the ASP-17V aiming sight's inner circle to aim and obtain a missile tone for launch. If the missile locks a target, its seeker is uncaged automatically and tracks the target within the seeker’s capabilities. If target lock is lost, the seeker is re-caged automatically. It is worth mentioning that the missile was used against ground targets as well and we are planning to add this capability later within DCS overall.
The Kord heavy machine gun and gunner are also being prepared for DCS: Mi-24P Hind. The new 3D character model and animations are nearing completion, and we are planning to release it in one of the upcoming updates. You will be able to mount the machine gun on the right or left side of the helicopter and it will have the same features as DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight and DCS: UH-1H Huey gunners.
F-16C Viper
Development Progress
New DCS: F-16C Viper Flight Control System (FLCS) improvements include; increased negative G capabilities, a smooth transition between flight and landing gear down modes, improved roll rate logic, greater rudder authority that allows knife-edge passes, eliminated yaw instability when low and very fast, as well as a reduced “G Bucket” effects when at high G and decelerating through Mach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2A6Gqekzvo The Viper will have the ability to sustain 9.3 G when the energy state allows and the FLCS gains in landing and aerial refueling modes are also being updated. Additionally, improved stability when firing the gun, and greater negative G will be available when using Manual Pitch Override (MPO). Stay tuned for these updates, coming soon.
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
Be a Maverick | F/A-18C AIM-7 & ADM-141 Progress
Be a Maverick
A tribute
It is with great pleasure that we bring you DCS MAVERICK. Please enjoy and make sure to update to the latest version to receive the new DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: F-14 Tomcat liveries. We look forward to your feedback. Stay healthy and as always, fly safe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96B1eJFAlo
F/A-18C Hornet
Development Progress
We are working on the next update for the Hornet and are happy to announce that the AIM-7P and ADM-141 TALD will be released in the next Open Beta update. We are currently finalizing sparks when firing the gun at night, and have crushed many of the multiplayer mission bugs which were apparent when several Supercarriers are in the mission.
AIM-7P The AIM-7P is similar in most ways to the M versions. It was primarily an upgrade program. The main changes were to the software and improving low-level performance. A follow-on Block II upgrade added a new rear receiver that allowed the missile to receive mid-course corrections from the launching aircraft. Plans initially called for all M versions to be upgraded, but currently P's are being issued as required.
ADM-141A TALD Used to help suppress Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems by distracting them with false targets. TALDs can also trick hostile radars into emitting and allowing them to be attacked by Anti-Radiation missiles. They can also be used to confuse hostile air-to-air radar operators. In the first Gulf War, hundreds were launched by A-7s and F/A-18s on the first night of the war. An additional purpose is to act as a target practice for radar-guided air-to-air missiles. In the above screenshot you can see a Hornet carrying TALDs to act as AIM-7 practice targets.
Bundles
Promotion
Be a Maverick DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: Supercarrier are now available as a bundle option that allow you to save a massive 30% on a combined purchase. Included are three new liveries. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26381/Be_The_Maverick/
Maverick Legacy In collaboration with Heatblur Simulations, we are pleased to bring you a special bundle comprising DCS: F/A-18C Hornet and DCS: F-14 Tomcat with a valuable 35% discount! This offer is only available this weekend so do not miss out. https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26382/Maverick_Legacy/
