DCS: World News

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New pic Mig-29 WIP.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...postcount=9197

New screenshot of new model Mig29 (WIP) by Skylark
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...&postcount=649

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DCS: World 1.2.7 Update

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...94&postcount=3

DCS 1.2.7.23803 Release Update 1 Change Log EN
Multiplayer. Improved server stability.
Combined Arms. Multimonitor Setup. Compass scale will shows in right position.
A-10C. CADC will works after repair.
F-15C. TWS. Added command 'Return To Search/NDTWS'. 'Unlock TWS Target' renamed to 'Target Unlock' command.
UH-1H manual updated.
Group fails to spawn if group ID is not specified for coalition. Fixed.
Su-25T. The CCIP mark will movable in the all height of HUD.
Fixed wrong location and name of the video file after video rendering.
A-10A. Corrected cockpit shape and textures.
ATGM launchers doesn't launch second missile. Fixed.
Some minor graphics tunes.

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http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...postcount=1423

Progress...

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ED Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics

Roland WIP

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http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...36&postcount=2

Su-24M WIP.

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more progress of Oculus Rift into DCS: W

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...postcount=1494

So, I got permission for Oculus to say a bit more...

Both myself and the team in Moscow have the HD Prototypes that are 1080P. (1920x1080)
Split to 960x1080 per eye. It also has reduced latency. This version already provides a much better experience than the DK1 with 640x800 per eye (split).

Alex has been working with it the last week and we already have DCS up and running on the Rift to include:

Head tracking
Re-centering hot key
Automatic Rift detection
Stereo 3D
Fixed HUD projection for 3D
In-mission GUI
Using Rift for view control in Replays
F2 view working with Rift control
Adjustments for distortion and chromatic aberration

More to still do, but things are shaping up well.

-Matt

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http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=120893

Press Release

NEW CUSTOMER BONUS SYSTEM!

DUXFORD, UK, February 19th, 2014 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics will reward our loyal customers with a new bonus system that will provide discounts with DCS product purchases.

When purchasing a DCS product a full price (not on a discount sale, or discounted price), customers will receive a 20% bonus based on the price of the purchased DCS product! A bonus is applied to only the first purchase of a specific DCS product.

If you purchase two DCS products at full price, you will receive a DCS bonus of 25% based on the value of the order.

This bonus escalates with the purchase of additional DCS products:

• 3 DCS products: 30%
• 4 DCS Products: 35%
• 5 DCS Products: 40%
• 6 DCS Products: 45%
• 7 DCS Products: 50%
• 8 DCS Products: 55%
• 9 and more DCS Products: 60%

Customers that purchased DCS products at full price prior to the start of the bonus program can register their products and receive a bonus of 20% of the purchased price.

These bonuses will be credited on the customers’ personal Bonus Accounts of the DCS website. Customer bonus funds can only be redeemed for the purchase of DCS products from www.digitalcombatsimulator.com.

The bonuses for previous purchases can be reviewed at:
English: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...sonal/account/
Russian: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...sonal/account/
Note: Bonus accounts are based on the local currency of purchases.

About DCS World
DCS World is a vehicle combat simulation game created by Eagle Dynamics. DCS World uses a powerful engine that delivers realistic and engaging gameplay. The battlefield includes a spectacular mission area - the location of the Georgian conflict in 2008. Fly the Su-25T in a massive, semi-dynamic campaign to achieve dominance in the skies over Georgia! DCS World serves as the basis for which all DCS aircraft operate within.

The huge variety of aircraft, land units and warships are included from countries such as the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and others. Units are controlled by sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and they have an amazing level of detail. This all allows for the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true "sandbox" simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units.

About The Fighter Collection
The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

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Su-33 6DoF Cockpit WIP

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Spring Discount:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...45&postcount=1

rom March 26th to March 31st, Eagle Dynamics will have discounts up to 60% off the following DCS products:

DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99 (60% off)

DCS: UH-1H Huey. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)

DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)

DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)

DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $20.99(30% off)

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $39.99 (20% off)

DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $23.99 (20% off)

A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)

Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

Note: As these are products on sale, purchases during this sale will not be applied to the DCS Customer Bonus System.

Chizh confirm the next Su-25T 6DoF will be release on the 1.2.8. Russian forum (google translation).
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...&postcount=185

New 3D cabin Su-25T will be in the near patch

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DCS: World Preliminary Changelog
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=122086

1.2.8 Preliminary Change Log


Note: As a preliminary change log, any and all items listed below are subject to change between now and 1.2.8 release. Additionally, more items may be added between now and release.

DCS World
• Added Su-25T 6 DOF cockpit.
• Added initial Oculus Rift support, this does not include front end GUI yet.
• AGM-114L/K: Increased speed to about 1.4M.
• TACAN added to Lochini International (25X; TBS).
• Corrected detection ranges of ground target by aircraft sensors. This can determine spotting of enemy ground units when Fog of War mode is enabled.
• MQ-1 Predator: The radar has been removed.
• Corrected wingtips vortex position for flyable aircraft.
• Corrected HE warheads for unguided rockets.
• SAM Hawk: Decreased altitude detection range from 25 to 22 km. Increased missile battery control time from 60 to 80 seconds.
• SAM SA-11 Buk. Increased max speed from 3.2 to 3.4M.
• MPQ-53 and SA-10 SR radars: Decreased minimum RCS detection level of target from 0.15 to 0.04 sq.m.
• Fixed client crash when attempting to add task 'Fire At Point' for a dynamically created group.
• Su-25T: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
• "LockOn" label has been deleted from FC3 module description in Main Menu.
• User images in Kneeboard will no longer disappear after window switching.
• ME: Fixed toolbar becoming inactive in some conditions.
• ME: Corrected location of the buttons in mission goals window.
• Added internal cargo trigger.
• Reworked chaff and flare rejecting logic for AA and SAM missiles.

DCS Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
• Corrected campaign and single missions.
• Emergency jettison switches are now wired correctly.
• Fixed swapped buttons on the UV-26.
• Hardpoint racks and additional armor can now be disabled.

DCS: UH-1H Huey
• ADF AN/ARN-83: Audio signal can now be heard in all modes.
• Fixed animation of control lamp on flare dispenser control panel.
• Fixed side M134 bracket arms clipping with side doors.
• Added 3D model for wipers motor in cockpit.
• Barrel block of M134 minigun now rotates in correct direction.
• Pilot and co-pilot sights are now removed from the "civilian" variant.
• Added additional armor option to the ME.
• Fixed blurred texture of the tail rotor when damaged.

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
• Added F-15C Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
• Added Su-33 6DOF cockpit.
• Su-25: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
• A-10A: "Minimum Speed" sound is no longer heard during repairs.
• MiG-29: EOS has had its detection range reduced to realistic performance levels.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
• Left smoke generator will no longer be present when user added to loadout through in-game menu {LAlt + '}.
• Decreased count of tracers in the guns.

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2
• Corrected gun shell cases appearance point.

DCS: Combined Arms
• Corrected color of bullet tracers for 23 and 30mm SPAAG and 2A42.
• Added SAM unit acquisition/search radar display.
• Added ability to control naval units from the Command Map.
• Laser ranging and automatic barrel elevation for tanks.
• Increase destructiveness of 155mm artillery round.
• Control of air units now possible for clients in multiplayer.

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ED March Newsletter, interesting future develops

Dear Pilots!
In this news letter we have several interesting DCS developments and the announcement of our DCS Spring Sale!

DCS Spring Sale

Eagle Dynamics E-Shop.

Friday, 25th March 2014

From March 26th to March 31st, Eagle Dynamics will have discounts up to 60% off the following DCS products:

DCS: P-51D Mustang. $39.99 now $15.99 (60% off)
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DCS: UH-1H Huey. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
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DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3. $49.99 now $19.99 (60% off)
Trailer

DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade. $29.99 now $20.99(30% off)
Trailer

DCS: A-10C Warthog. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
Trailer

DCS: Black Shark 2. $39.99 now $27.99 (30% off)
Trailer

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight, Pre-Purchase Beta. $49.99 now $39.99 (20% off)
Trailer

DCS: Combined Arms. $29.99 now $23.99 (20% off)
Trailer

A-10A: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
Trailer

Su-25: DCS Flaming Cliffs. $14.99 now $11.99 (20% off)
Trailer


Note:
As these are products on sale, purchases during this sale will not be applied to the DCS Customer Bonus System.


2014 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year for DCS with some great developments:

1 - The impending release of DCS version 1.2.8. You can read the preliminary change log at the end of this letter.

2 - We are making great progress on implementing our new graphics engine into DCS version 1.3.0 later this year. The new engine brings several important improvements, notably: improved visual qualities, DX11 effects, improved performance, and the ability to support multiple maps including the long-awaited Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) map!

3 - While we continue to update several of our existing aircraft like the F-15C, Su-27, Su-33 and MiG-29, the team is also hard at work on new aircraft including the Fw-190 and F/A-18C Hornet.

4 - Our third party partners have also been very busy! 2014 will see the release of several new third party aircraft including the BAE Hawk, MiG-21Bis and F-86F Saber.

5 - In additional to our traditional focus on aircraft, we are also gradually expanding and improving the ground combat component of DCS World. Not only does this include continued improvements and additions to Combined Arms, but also work towards our first DCS level armor vehicle simulation.
Exciting times!

[Minoslas]

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...83&postcount=5

Updated Su-24M WIP images.

New preliminary changelog DCS: World 1.2.8 additions
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=122086

DCS: World
Added FREE TF-51D for DCS World!
Improvements to the multiplayer scoring system.

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
Russian fighters. The angular size of HUD indication was reduced to real volumes.

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DCS: World 1.2.8 changelog final... Beta available to download

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?...20&postcount=5

DCS World
Added FREE TF-51D for DCS World! This is the P-51D with the weapons, radios and rear tank removed with a jump seat added in the back. This does not include dual controls.
Added Su-25T 6 DOF cockpit.
Added initial Oculus Rift support, this does not include front end GUI yet.
AGM-114L/K: Increased speed to about 1.4M.
TACAN added to Lochini International (25X; TBS).
Corrected detection ranges of ground target by aircraft sensors. This can determine spotting of enemy ground units when Fog of War mode is enabled.
MQ-1 Predator: The radar has been removed.
Corrected wingtips vortex position for flyable aircraft.
Corrected HE warheads for unguided rockets.
SAM Hawk: Decreased altitude detection range from 25 to 22 km. Increased missile battery control time from 60 to 80 seconds.
SAM SA-11 Buk. Increased max speed from 3.2 to 3.4M.
MPQ-53 and SA-10 SR radars: Decreased minimum RCS detection level of target from 0.15 to 0.04 sq.m.
Fixed client crash when attempting to add task 'Fire At Point' for a dynamically created group.
Su-25T: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
"LockOn" label has been deleted from FC3 module description in Main Menu.
User images in Kneeboard will no longer disappear after window switching.
ME: Fixed toolbar becoming inactive in some conditions.
ME: Corrected location of the buttons in mission goals window.
Added internal cargo trigger.
Reworked chaff and flare rejecting logic for AA and SAM missiles.
Improvements to the multiplayer scoring system.
Fixed Command Start not functioning for AI aircraft.

DCS Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
Corrected campaign and single missions.
Emergency jettison switches are now wired correctly.
Fixed swapped buttons on the UV-26.
Hardpoint racks and additional armor can now be disabled.
Full function ADF (MV) ARK-9, ADF (UHF) ARK-UD
added instruments: magnetic compass, G-metr, outdoor thermometer

DCS: UH-1H Huey
ADF AN/ARN-83: Audio signal can now be heard in all modes.
Fixed animation of control lamp on flare dispenser control panel.
Fixed side M134 bracket arms clipping with side doors.
Added 3D model for wipers motor in cockpit.
Barrel block of M134 minigun now rotates in correct direction.
Pilot and co-pilot sights are now removed from the "civilian" variant.
Added additional armor option to the ME.
Fixed blurred texture of the tail rotor when damaged.
Added Sling Load mission capabilities
Update DCS UH-1H Flight Manual_EN

DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
Added F-15C Advanced Flight Model (AFM)
Added Su-33 6DOF cockpit.
Su-25: SPO-15 sound is now muted when electric power is OFF.
A-10A: "Minimum Speed" sound is no longer heard during repairs.
MiG-29: EOS has had its detection range reduced to realistic performance levels.
Russian fighters. The angular size of HUD indication was reduced to real volumes.

DCS: P-51D Mustang
Left smoke generator will no longer be present when user added to loadout through in-game menu {LAlt + '}.
Decreased count of tracers in the guns.

DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2
Corrected gun shell cases appearance point.

DCS: Combined Arms
Corrected color of bullet tracers for 23 and 30mm SPAAG and 2A42.
Added SAM unit acquisition/search radar display.
Manpads controlled by players.
Added ability to control naval units from the Command Map.
Laser ranging and automatic barrel elevation for tanks.
Increase destructiveness of artillery rounds.
Control of air units now possible for clients in multiplayer.
All ground group shoots on one target.
Corrected time reloading for artillery.

Beta link (1.2.7 Beta can update by autoupdater): http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...rld_open_beta/

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F-15C Flamming Clifft segregate module is "near".
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...laming_cliffs/

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Wags put a term update list and modules:
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.ph...47#post2039947

The below is provided to explain the various fidelity levels of flight dynamics and cockpit systems modeling available in our various DCS aircraft simulation products. We provide this to you to help better understand what your are purchasing:

Standard Flight Model (SFM). This has not changed and defines a more data-driven means of achieving flight dynamics, in conjunction with some scripting. SFM was used in the Lock On series and is still used in the Flaming Cliffs 3 Su-33 and MiG-29. However, we do plan to update these at a later time.

Advanced Flight Model (AFM) and AFM+. An AFM uses multiple points of force application and calculation on the relevant flight surfaces. This simulates edge of envelope conditions well and avoids scripted behaviors as used in an SFM. This system also partially implements the aircraft's flight augmentation systems. DCS aircraft that use AFM includes the Su-25T. A further evolution of the AFM is what we term the AFM+ and this uses the same calculations as AFM but adds limited modeling of the hydraulic and fuel systems. Examples of AFM+ in DCS include the Su-25 and A-10A.

Professional Flight Model (PFM). This is generations beyond an AFM/AFM+ and is based upon:

• Use a wider array of wind tunnel tests CFD methods for aerodynamics parameters calculations.
• A higher level of aircraft construction details for forces calculations. For example: our landing gear model includes individual kinematics of retracting/extending is used to calculate its movement, servo-piston forces, etc. In such cases, we truly use real lengths, arms, etc. This also includes such items as a realistic simulation of airflow along the airframe due to the propeller or helicopter rotor thrust.
• Realistic simulation of Flight Control, CAS and Autopilot systems.
• Realistic simulation of Hydraulics, Fuel, Electrical, Engine and other systems influence flight characteristics.
• Unprecedented access to test data packs.

This is combined with much more detailed and accurate accounting of the physical forces on the aircraft and airfoils. DCS examples of the PFM include the A-10C, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, F-15C and Su-27 (in development) for DCS Flaming Cliffs, and the Fw190-D9 (in development).

External Flight Model (EFM). Used by our partner developers, the EFM uses only a part of PFM - rigid body physics and contact model. What forces and moments are applied to this rigid body from aerodynamics and any other sources except the contact forces is up to EFM developer.

Standard Systems Modeling (SSM). A DCS module using SSM is characterized as including just the most essential cockpit systems and using keyboard and joystick commands only to interact with the cockpit. Examples of SSM in DCS include all of the Flaming Cliffs 3 aircraft.

Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM). An ASM enabled aircraft goes into great depth to model the intricacies of the various cockpit systems, to include functionality for almost all the buttons, switches, dials, etc. A key element of an ASM cockpit is the ability to interact with it using your mouse. ASM DCS examples include the A-10C, Ka-50, P-51D, UH-1H and Mi-8MTV2.

In the coming weeks, we will be updating our store pages to use these product definitions.

The content of the module matrix

Su-25T Advanced Flight Model (AFM) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
Su-25 Advanced Flight Model + (AFM+) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
A-10A Advanced Flight Model + (AFM+) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
F-15C Professional Flight Model (PFM) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
Su-27 (In Development) Professional Flight Model (PFM) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
Su-33 Standard Flight Model (SFM) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
MiG-29 Standard Flight Model (SFM) Standard Systems Modeling (SSM)
A-10C Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)
Ka-50 Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)
UH-1H Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)
Fw190-D9 (In Development) Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)
Mi-8MTV2 Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)
P-51D Professional Flight Model (PFM) Advanced Systems Modeling (ASM)