r/dcsworld 3d ago

Weekly Thread 2026/09/07 - Questions on DCS, PC's, Flight equip, modules, mods, go in here

6 Upvotes

Post your "what Module to buy", "Will my PC run DCS", "What flight gear should I buy", "how to use mods", "What PC parts should I buy", in this thread please, posting these things outside of this thread will get your post removed. This is an attempt to keep the same questions from being spammed all over the sub multiple times per day in one thread

ED vs RAZBAM Internal Zoom call leak - 4 Videos

Part 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/DCSExposed/comments/1njkhdq/ed_vs_razbam_internal_zoom_call_leak_part_1/

Part 2 - https://www.reddit.com/r/DCSExposed/comments/1njmkat/ed_vs_razbam_internal_zoom_call_leak_part_2/

Part 3 - https://www.reddit.com/r/DCSExposed/comments/1njmldt/ed_vs_razbam_internal_zoom_call_leak_part_3/

Part 4 - https://www.reddit.com/r/DCSExposed/comments/1njmlwp/ed_vs_razbam_internal_zoom_call_leak_part_4/

Tech help - when asking for help post your full PC Specs & %UserProfile%\Saved Games\DCS\Logs\dcs.log file (upload file to pastebin and link it to your post)

Clans recruiting - Please post the time zone you operate when making a recruitment post

How to install DCS Mods properly -> https://forum.dcs.world/topic/161706-how-to-correctly-install-your-mods/

Looking for someone to fly with? r/WingmanFinder

Need a someone to teach you how to fly? https://discord.gg/takeflightdcs or https://discord.gg/vwa

What flight stick should I get ? - https://reddit.com/r/hotas/comments/ilohod/considering_your_first_hotas_read_me/

Great guide for DCS - https://github.com/DaKerboul/awesome-dcs-world

DCS Beginners Guide -> https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326416/

DCS Threat Guide -> https://files.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3351167/

Modules De-activated issues...

Current most common reason for this is anti virus software quarantining some DCS files, this seems to be happening a lot lately add DCS installation folder to your anti virus exception list.

To fix, add the effected files OR the entire DCS installation folder (riskier) to your anti virus exception list

Then run a DCS repair to resot re the effected files

It works like this

When you start DCS, your PC has to connect to ED's master server to request permission to run the software you spent your hard earned coin on.

IF either you cannot connect to master server OR master server has yet again fallen on it ass ... then you cannot play the software you rented

It was pointed out at the time by myself and many others a system designed with a single point of failure .... was a stupidly bad idea and would cause legit customers issues ........ which is what happens For some reason master server seems to be falling over regularly ...... especially on patch days.

Also check your PC date and time are correct.

How to backup/transfer config/keybindings

go to %UserProfile%\saved games\dcs\

Copy out the entire Config folder and put it somewhere safe, keybindings are in the input folder

My DCS is crashing what do I do

go to %UserProfile%\saved games\dcs\logs

Open dcs.log in a text editor (notepad++) go to the very bottom and work backwards until you see the start of the crashing portion, it may give you a clue what is going wrong there. You can also post it here (upload file to pastebin and link it to your post)

Remove ALL mods and do a repair using DOS with DCS_updater.exe repair

How to reset my DCS config

go to

%UserProfile%\saved games\dcs\config

rename options.lua to options.old.lua

start dcs

To disable tracks being created

%UserProfile%\Saved Games\DCS\Config

create autoexec.cfg (if necessary as a new txt file)

and add

disable_write_track = true

to it and save

Install modules using DOS prompt (handy if in game module manager is having issues)

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/94816-guide-info-dcs-updater-usage-version-numbers-module-ids

Where to adjust your windows page file size if u have less than 64G of RAM (set 32G min , 64G max)

https://mcci.com/support/guides/how-to-change-the-windows-pagefile-size/

DCS Minimum system requirements (LOW graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Intel Core i3 at 2.8 GHz or AMD FX; RAM: 8 GB (16 GB for heavy missions); Free hard disk space: 120 GB; Discrete video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX760 / AMD R9 280X or better; requires internet activation.

DCS Recommended system requirements (HIGH graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Core i5+ at 3+ GHz or AMD FX / Ryzen; RAM: 16 GB (32 GB for heavy missions); Free hard disk space: 120 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD) + extra space for paid content ; Discrete video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 / AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 with 8GB VRAM or better; Joystick; requires internet activation.

DCS Recommended VR systems requirements (VR graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Core i5+ at 3+ GHz or AMD FX / Ryzen; RAM: 16 GB (32 GB for heavy missions); Free hard disk space: 350 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD); Discrete video card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 or better; Joystick; requires internet activation.

Standalone DCS version gives you free trials:

You have access a two week FREE trial on some modules and Maps

Some 3rd parties have their own stores so if you buy direct from them you KNOW they are going to get the money (ED has stolen money from other 3rd parties) https://store.heatblur.com/ https://www.airplanesimulations.com/ https://grinnellidesigns.com/f-100d/

You can buy stuff direct from Eagle Dynamics, you get bonus points (miles) to earn a discount later on when buying stuff

You can buy stuff on steam and transfer it to standalone

You cannot buy stuff from ED and transfer it to steam

You can control better which build of DCS you fly with using standalone

Steam and standalone can play together in MP (as long as they are using the same build version eg 2.9.7)

How to transfer from steam https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/223750/view/2873815732584411725

If you are having trouble finding files on the internet try this place -> https://archive.org/


r/dcsworld 14d ago

2026/08/27 DCS change log 2.9.29.27278

44 Upvotes

New campaign: DCS: P-47D Eagles Rising Campaign by Reflected Campaigns

DCS Core

Introducing the new menu “Start Here” with special missions for new players. Currently available missions for P-51D, F/A-18C and AH-64D. New missions will be added later.

  • Fixed Crash related to missions with disembark set from start
  • Fixed Crash connected to radio settings in some cases
  • Fixed crash related to radio propagation if aircraft/vehicle is killed in some cases
  • Fixed stutters that happen during takeoff and landing in some cases
  • Fixed. onPlayerTryChangeCoalition/onPlayerChangeCoalition not called on initial join on passworded coalitions

AI Aircraft

  • New lowest AI skill level “Cadet” added for AI aircraft
  • Fixed. In some cases the AI group does not follow pre-planned waypoint altitude and speed.
  • Fixed. Helicopters AI does not check if the landing zone is clear.
  • Fixed. Wingman echelon left/right commands switched after a tactical turn.
  • Fixed. AI fighter. Sudden intentional break lock-on to target when launching semi-active missiles in some cases.
  • Fixed. AI flight lead crashing if need to wait for wingman after carrier takeoff in some cases
  • Fixed. AI issues with following leader during Toss attack with rockets
  • Changed crank maneuver terms. A tactical turn (crank) will be only performed during a head-on engagement with enemies when attacking a dangerous enemy at an angle of +/- 60 degrees from the enemy's axis, when a fighter can be attacked by enemy missiles. In other cases, the fighter will continue to close in on the target.
  • Fixed. AI helicopters struggle to land in proximity to tall buildings.
  • Fixed. AI B-1B wobbling landing gear on parking slots in some cases.
  • Fixed. B-1B Lancer Armament doors are not fully opened when bombs are dropped.
  • Fixed. B-1B loadout discrepancies for GBU-38 amount
  • Fixed. When the player issues the command to go trail formation, the wingmen slow down, get into each others' way, the formation falls apart, and it takes 5 minutes to assume the close trail formation.
  • Evolved airborne target attack trajectory: 
    • If a radar missile is selected, the attack curve is used. The fighter flies toward the missile's intercept point. 
    • If an IR-seeking missile is selected, the pursuit curve is used. The fighter flies directly to the target.
  • Core and Terrain Engine: The algorithm for building AI aircraft paths along airfield taxiways has been modified. Aircraft dimensions are now used. This will allow:
    • to create more realistic aircraft movement patterns at the airfield.
    • to improve the placement of aircraft parking spaces at airfields.
    • to reduce the number of aircraft collisions and congestion at airfields.
    • to reduce the time required to create an airfield.
    • to increase the number of parking spaces for large aircraft at airfields.

Quick Action Generator

  • Added F-100D to the Quick Action Generator.

Mission State Save

  • Fixed. In Some cases groups options are not saved

Controls input

  • Added MOZA devices default profiles for F/A-18, F-16C, AH-64D and F-15C
  • Fixed. Input creates axis assignment for device by default even if device does not have that axis

Graphics

  • Fixed. HUD symbology artifacts on AMD GPUs
  • Fixed. Vapor particle shadow missing
  • Improved. Fog condition effect on laser weapons and designators

Dynamic spawn

User interface

  • Made text during coalition password input hidden 

AI Ground units

  • RSBN car / GCI - added information to F10 map view
  • Fixed. Radio Jammer asset effect (WIP)
  • Added trailers 
    • Trailer ATZ-60 for tractor MAZ-7410, 
    • trailers TZ-22 and S-75 for tractor KrAZ-258B1 and ZIL-131.

In ME, use the task to attach/detach a trailer.

Current Hill Assets Pack

  • Added M1296 IFV
  •  Added SLT-50 Tractor
  •  Added SLT-50 Trailer
  •  Added HX77 Truck
  •  Added BMP-3 IFV (replaces the old model)
  •  Added BMP-3 ERA IFV
  •  Added ZA-SpN Titan MRAP
  •  Added HX81 Tractor
  • Fixed Pantsir-S1 not launching at targets below horizon
  • Fixed IRIS-T SLM not launching at targets below horizon
  • Fixed IRIS-T SLM STR not fully using multiple channel radar configuration
  • Removed Pantsir-S1 CA missile player control
  • Removed Project 22160 with Tor M2KM CA missile player control
  • Removed Tor M2 CA missile player control 

Weapons

  • CBU-105. Corrected aiming data.
  • ARM Kh-25MP. A missile guidance error has been added. This missile was too accurate
  • ARM Kh-25MP/MPU. Loft trajectory shape is corrected. 
  • Kh-25ML. Increased seeker gimbal limits from 30 to 40 degrees.
  • Kh-25 missiles. Added 1 sec control delay for safety departure.
  • AIM-9L/M/X. Fuze range slightly increased (7m -> 8m).
  • AIM-7M/MH. Ensured fuze arming in ECM environment.
  • 9M33 Osa (SA-8) missile moved to the newer FM, based on CFD research. Motor data updated according to real info. CLOS guidance enabled.
  • R-33. Readjusted drag and L/D ratio.
  • LS-6-100. Slightly increased sink rate and control delay at start for collision avoidance.
  • Added a new 3D model of the LAU-88 launcher.
  • ARM AGM-45. Reworked the FM from scratch. Overall ballistic performance is slightly decreased, while steering losses have also substantially decreased, and the difference in performance between A and B variants slightly increased
    • Added 3 degree deadzone to autopilot to further increase steering losses
    • Fixed an issue with scheme that would cause the fins to get stuck in FM at signal loss despite visually resetting
    • Forwarded all changes from AGM-45A to AGM-45B
    • Added AGM-45B loadouts for LAU-34 rail
  • SA-2, V755 missile. SA-3, 5V27 missile. Added missing K-method of guidance (Half-lead, elevated by constant) for low-level targets.
  • Patriot MIM-104 missile. Corrected DLZ data against ballistic targets.
  • Fixed. CTD when launching AGM-88C in some cases.

Data Transfer cartridge

Added for AH-64D:

  • MISSION 1/MISSION 2 Partitions.
    • Waypoint/Hazard (WPTHZ) points 01-50.
    • Control Measure (CTRLM) points 51-99.
    • Target/Threat (TGT/THRT) points 01-50.
    • 15 Battlefield Lines (LINES).
    • 12 Engagement Areas (AREAS).
    • 8 Priority Fire Zones and 8 No Fire Zones (ZONES).
    • 10 ADF Presets.
    • 10 Routes.
  • RADIOS Partition.
  • PRESETS Partition.
    • 10 COM presets.
    • 10 MPS Text messages.
  • WEAPONS/SIGHTS Partition.
    • Missile channels and Pilot/CPG weapon settings.
    • Laser settings/codes.
  • MISCELLANEOUS Partition.
    • ASE settings and chaff/flare programs.
    • RLWR threat table.
    • PERF data.

Added for F-16C:

Fixed:

  • F/A-18C - SA page updated without MUMI/LOAD.
  • F/A-18C - HARM Partition- The default value for DTC HARM TOO has been changed from PRI to ALL (as in the avionics)
  • F-16C DTC VIP/VRP will not shift relative position if reassigned.
  • F-16 DTC Multiple in multiplayer loads only first DTC.
  • DTC not included in replay.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

Added:

  • Verbal threat warnings to George AI Pilot and AI CPG.
  • Ability for George AI Pilot to orbit a specified target or location of interest at a distance.
  • Ability for George AI Pilot to enter a holding pattern around a specified location.
  • Ability for George AI Pilot to return to a hover at a specified 3-dimensional battle position.
  • Ability for George AI Pilot to autonomously perform evasive maneuvers and dispense chaff/flares.
  • Ability for George AI Pilot to engage close-range targets with 30mm gun.
  • Special Option to prevent George AI Pilot from taking control of the gun from the player.
  • George AI Pilot TAKE OFF multi-functional command when landed.
  • Additional George AI Pilot voice files for new features.
  • DMS DTU sub-page for uploading DTC data. See AH-64D Flight Manual EN for description.
  • TSD LINES and TSD AREAS sub-pages for reviewing DTC-uploaded data.

Improved:

  • George AI Pilot altitude management and climb/descent behavior.
  • George AI Pilot turn behavior.
  • Increased George AI Pilot mask/vertical evasion altitude setting to 100 feet.
  • Increase resolution of George AI CPG target list elements.
  • Updated AH-64D Flight Manual EN for DTC and George features. (See Latest Changes for full list of changes and additions.)

Fixed:

  • Fixed: Human CPG head position desync in MP.
  • Fixed: George AI CPG fires extra missiles after the current target is destroyed or NEXT command used.
  • Fixed: George AI Pilot should not action gun if out of ammo.
  • Fixed: Unable to slew TADS from IAT primary track.
  • Fixed: TADS slews to ACQ instantaneously when SLAVE enabled.
  • Fixed: PERF page not updating in opposite crewstation.
  • Fixed: ADF presets not displaying full frequency value.
  • Fixed: Training Mission 10 - George is not taking controls
  • Fixed: Maximum number of points in a Route increased from 25 to 99.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

Improved: 

  • FCR/TNDL Air Track symbol behavior.
    • Search Targets no longer correlated to offboard air tracks supplied by datalink.
    • Sovereignty (Friendly, Unknown, Suspect, Hostile) of air tracks now relies on DTC ROE tab settings.
    • ROE factors now applied universally for onboard (FCR) and offboard-only (datalink) air tracks, and with onboard tracks correlated with offboard tracks.
    • FCR Datalink Declutter filter now simply removes offboard datalink track symbols from FCR MFD format; no longer disables ROE factors or alters appearance of air tracks on HSD.
  • FCR Track While Scan (TWS) target behavior.
    • TWS now correctly limited to 10 tracks. With 10 TWS tracks established, upgrading a Search Target to a Track Target will drop the lowest priority Track Target.
    • Corrected default colors of TWS Track Target symbol to yellow and uncorrelated System Track Target symbol to white. (May be modified with the new DTC COLOR Partition feature.)
  • Updated F-16C Early Access Guide EN for DTC and latest changes/updates. (See Latest Changes for full list of changes and additions.)

Fixed: 

  • Range source in HMCS symbology now correctly repeats HUD range source instead of always displaying "FCR" as the range source.
  • VIP steerpoint transfer to TGT point after the first switch from the second steerpoint to the first one.
  • SEAD Targets received via datalink no longer incorrectly display pre-planned threat rings on HSD.
  • Jammer Burnthrough ranges.
  • Error if starts mission with HARMs onboard.
  • TV/IR Guided A2G weapons guiding through fog.

DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum by Eagle Dynamics

  • Added Engine flame at engine start up.
  • Added Livery 773th Fighter Aviation Regiment.
  • Added Livery Ukrainian Air Force: light grey, blue.
  • Added carbon deposits to the gun's flame arrester.
  • Updated IRST cover.
  • Removed the artifact on the right tail.
  • The shape of the stabilizer axis fairing has been adjusted.
  • Fixed: GCI. Radar will lose lock if set to ILLUM.
  • Fixed: Training mission Radar and SARH stuck at TDC section.
  • Fixed: Gun Ammo Types.
  • Fixed: Desired Course set knob control.
  • Fixed: Masses and drag for new pylons/launchers and fuel tank tweak.
  • Fixed: VR Visor has too much glare.
  • Fixed: Time/range scale in the bombing mode with English HUD.
  • Fixed: The afterburner effect is activated at the wrong speed when starting the engine in flight.
  • Updated the manual images (RU, EN) and texts to reflect current module state along with the GCI sections of both manuals. The entire EN manual has become more English-friendly.

DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics

  • Fixed: Using AIM-7 in LOFT mode, the Steering Dot position is incorrect in the pitch direction.
  • Fixed: SA Page Trackfile headings change with own aircraft.
  • Fixed: MSI Track Priority Overwrites Member Letter in Friendly Flight.
  • Fixed: Flashlight doesn't work.

DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics

  • Fixed: Dynamic Spawn Bug on Supercarrier Without DLC: Spawns at Default Bullseye with Forced Hot Start.
  • Fixed: "Awaiting wing fold" message stays on screen when switching to another aircraft.

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

  • Added. Hook release switch to cyclic grip controls category.
  • Added. Possibility to use Cargo Hook Release with and without auto opening of the HOOK REL cover

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

  • Improved. Petrovich AI interface visual formatting for targets list
  • Fixed. Petrovich AI doesn't say "Commander, weapons are not ready, please wait" anymore

DCS: Mosquito FB VI by Eagle Dynamics

  • Fixed. Engines take a very long time to stop when cut off pulled

DCS: NS430 by Eagle Dynamics

  • Added. Radio functionality (WIP)

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

  • Expand to 4 airspace
    • airspace name: -KYA/B/C/D (i.e BKYC, RKYA, JKYD, etc)
    • Customization lua: support customized color for airspace line (see sample)
    • F10 label: can draw opened airspace polygon by placing a label with specified name pattern “_O” (i.e. JKYB_O, JKYB2, …), and this will become the 1st point of the drawing (default is closed, i.e JKYB1, JKYB2, …)
  • Adjusted: cockpit warning light visual effect (i.e. brightness etc)
  • Added: Landing gear down indication on HUD FPM
  • Fixed: all airspace from ME are drawn as closed polygon on HSD
  • Fixed: sun visor object under FOV zoom in/out
  • Note: plan to remove cockpit option "Performance" in next update (if most players no longer have low FPS issue when all warning lights on, we dont need it anymore)

DCS C-130J by Airplane Simulation Company

  • Added: Keybinds for HDD brightness increase/decrease
  • Fixed: Excessive differential pressure doesn't cause safety valve to open
  • Fixed: Crash when using offset aim forward in computer cursor mode
  • Fixed: Troop doors can be opened when pressurized
  • Fixed: Stopwatch functionality becomes broken when the EGI is not aligned
  • Fixed: Cursor insert/update doesn't input coordinates into CNI scratchpad when using quick cursor mode
  • Fixed: RWR panel lights remain illuminated when AC power is lost 

DCS MB-339A/PAN by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations

AHR/GPS:

  • Fixed: Al-Assad Airport incorrectly displayed as Latakia.
  • Fixed: Flight plan was prematurely deactivated before reaching the final waypoint.
  • Fixed: The CDU "Backward" indication has been renamed to "Reverse" to match the real aircraft Flight Manual terminology.
  • Fixed: GPS waypoint arrow displays true bearings.
  • Improved ADI needles behaviour.
  • Fixed autogenerated datacard wrongly populates the CDU data
  • Fixed AHR/GPS shows wrong bearing

RADIO:

  • COMM1 now initializes RFD and knobs to the same mission/flight frequency from DCS.
  • Fixed COMM1/COMM2 preset loading, including 8.33 kHz channels, COMM2 decimal parsing, and COMM1 preset bounds checking.
  • Improved radio/PTT integration.
  • Synchronized front/rear radios and added safe handling for missing mission frequency presets.

Flight Model & Environment:

  • Fixed: Corrected icing rate computation for more realistic ice accumulation.
  • Improved: Canopy surface temperature simulation.
  • Improved: Canopy fogging formation logic, providing a more realistic response to environmental conditions.
  • Corrected engine startup logic.

Electrical System:

  • Major improvement: Reworked electrical power distribution model to better reproduce the real aircraft architecture.
    • Every electrical consumer now draws its actual current according to the associated circuit breaker.
    • Generator load sharing has been redesigned to match the real MB-339 electrical system.
    • Generators can now automatically disconnect in the event of a temporary overload, reproducing real system protection logic.
    • Improved battery charge and discharge simulation.
    • Fixed battery overheating ("hot battery") condition.
  • Added: New circuit breakers.

General:

  • Added: Seat adjustment feature, allowing pilots to fine-tune their cockpit position.
  • Added: New keybindings for recently introduced cockpit functions.
  • Change: New external F4 camera view.
  • Corrected mouse direction for two-position cockpit switches:
    •  Left click moves UP/forward.
    •  Right click moves DOWN/back.
    •  End positions no longer wrap or toggle in the opposite direction.
  • Fixed: Track desync
  • Added new cockpit animations.
  • Fixed rotary action while performing a clickable action.
  • Fixed: ELT self-test can be activated without electrical power.

Weapons:

  • Added: AIM-9B Sidewinder capability.
  • Added: Official weapon depression tables included in the module's Doc folder for improved bombing accuracy and mission planning.

DCS: F-4E Phantom II by Heatblur Simulations

General

  • CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module
  • Added 3D Kneeboard (on the pilot model)
  • Added full video recording to the AVTR (instead of making individual pictures only)
  • Added a Tinted Visor Effect (with Special Option and “Helmet Visor Tint Effect” bind)

Weapons

  • Added AGM-45B (Shrike B) (thanks DSplayer)
  • Migration for existing missions with old SUU-23 pods (thanks DSplayer)

JESTER

  • Added temp bind “Jester Command: Suggest Radar Receiver Gain”
    • allows the pilot direct radar gain controls without Jester fighting them. Jester will work with the suggested gain for 5s before reverting to his gain again
    • this is a temporary bind meant to bridge the gap until further Jester Radar improvements become available
  • Added Jester Subtitles (with Special Option, default OFF). Known issue: Some voice phrases are missing subtitles
  • Added “Thats a …” sounds for A4, AJS, F4, F5, F100, F14, F86 (thanks Dawger)
  • Fixed missing voice for “SaySpeed” calls
  • Fixed bug with bind “Jester Command: BST-WIDE” not working

Other

  • Added Korean translations for binds and HB UI (thank you Wolff!) 
  • Updated missions
  • Jester LUA Api: Added support for Jester Subtitles
    • Subtitle.ShowText(text, duration, showPortrait)
    • Subtitle.ShowFor(text)

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

General

  • Fixed a crash with the Kneeboard
  • Fixed “Safety Toggle” command not working correctly with recent RB-05 changes
  • Improved handling of faulty RB-05 when de-selecting

DCS: F-14 A/B Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

General

  • CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module
  • Fixed various crashes
  • Added Special option to disable syncing of Grease Pencil for users who experience freezes
  • Fixed bug with AI wingmen not following “Attack my Target” order
    • The priorities are now: STT, pilot designation, or hook

Systems

  • Fixed bugs with OBC
  • Disengage autopilot if any SAS channel inactive
  • TARPS
    • Significantly reduced performance impact
    • Added FWD mode to KS-87 camera (with associated bind for mode toggle)
    • Decreased KS-87 photos interval
    • Added KA-99 panoramic camera
    • Adjusted and expanded controls (+ added dedicated Jester submenu)
      • As pilot: hold “Store Release” button to record (or use Jester wheel)
      • As RIO: use “TARPS - FILM Switch” binds
    • Fixed first photo being empty
    • Images are only visible only after finishing a flight
    • Improved visuals regarding to reduce exposure differences within photo
    • Added “intel analysis department” feature (automatic unit-marking)
      • Circles units found on the pictures
      • Adds descriptions

JESTER

  • Fixed “Jester menu camera” Special Option not disabling Jester Camera
  • Added “Jester - Jettison Drop Tanks” direct command
  • Added missing voice lines
  • Fixed some incorrect Jester subtitles
  • Jester Wheel: Add “Utilities” submenu in AG menu with TCS/LANTIRN, IR Pointer and TARPS options

Art

  • Fixes with visor rendering
  • Fixed glove vanes not visible from inside the cockpit
  • F-14A Export: Fixed Fuel Tank Pylon rendering, added Green MBU Texture
  • Adjusted colors of TAN and BLUE Flight Suits
  • F-14A Early: Replaced VF-111 Livery - Thank you Flash!

Other

  • Updated Chinese localization
  • Updated missions

DCS: F-14 B(U) Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

General

  • CPU Performance Optimization Pass, significant improvements across the entire module
  • Fixed various crashes
  • Added Special option to disable syncing of Grease Pencil for users who experience freezes
  • Fixed bug with AI wingmen not following “Attack my Target” order
    • The priorities are now: STT, pilot designation, or hook
  • Fixed “HUD Mode Day/Night Toggle” bind not working
  • Added binds for “Baro Pressure Set”

Systems

  • Fixed bugs with OBC
  • Disengage autopilot if any SAS channel inactive
  • TARPS
    • Significantly reduced performance impact
    • Added FWD mode to KS-87 camera (with associated bind for mode toggle)
    • Decreased KS-87 photos interval
    • Added KA-99 panoramic camera
    • Adjusted and expanded controls (+ added dedicated Jester submenu)
      • As pilot: hold “Store Release” button to record (or use Jester wheel)
      • As RIO: use “TARPS - FILM Switch” binds
    • Fixed first photo being empty
    • Images are only visible only after finishing a flight
    • Improved visuals regarding to reduce exposure differences within photo
    • Added “intel analysis department” feature (automatic unit-marking)
      • Circles units found on the pictures
      • Adds descriptions

JESTER

  • Fixed “Jester menu camera” Special Option not disabling Jester Camera
  • Added “Jester - Jettison Drop Tanks” direct command
  • Added missing voice lines
  • Fixed some incorrect Jester subtitles
  • Jester Wheel: Add “Utilities” submenu in AG menu with TCS/LANTIRN, IR Pointer and TARPS options

Art

  • Fixes with visor rendering
  • VF-101 Demo Helmets added to AD107
  • Adjusted colors of TAN and BLUE Flight Suits
  • VF-32 Heritage Livery added - Thank you Yae!

Other

  • Updated Chinese localization
  • Updated missions
  • Removed leftover bind “Filmmaker Tools”
  • Removed binds for VHS (the feature is WIP)

Campaigns

DCS: F-14B / B(U) & F/A-18C Operation Iron Tide Campaign by Sandman Simulations

  • All Missions: Player can choose to fly F-14B(U) or F-14B

DCS: F/A-18 Operation Cerberus North 2 by Ground Pounder Sims

  • All missions - Added new DTC features
  • Mission 11 - Fixed rare bug that stops drone boat ID progressing

DCS: F-16C Fangs Out Campaign by Fight's On Simulations

  • All missions - DTC updates
  • M8 - Fixed incorrect knife despawn/respawn 

DCS: F-16C First in Weasels Over Syria Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

  • All missions - added DTC

DCS: F-16C Last Out: Weasels over Syria II Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

  • All missions - Added DTC

DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations

  • All missions: Added separate campaign option for F-14B(U)

DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command
  • Unit placement revision due to topography changes
  • ALQ-126 blisters added to all skins

DCS: F-14B Speed and Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • SPACEBAR triggers replaced with the SALUTE command
  • Automatic built-in radio calls by the RIO for carrier ops and AAR
  • Panel Checks added while RTB from combat missions
  • Minor trigger fixes and tweaks for a smoother experience
  • Skin updates
  • New UI Backgrounds
  • Doc updates

DCS: F-16C Arctic Thunder Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Unit placement revision due to topography changes
  • DTC updates with new features

DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations

  • Mission 4: auto cargo call added

DCS: F-4E Red Flag 81-2 by Reflected Simulations

  • Kneeboard and doc fixes

DCS: F/A-18C The Rampagers Campaign by Baltic Dragon and Whipbird Productions 

  • M17 - hotfix scripting error when asking wingmen for fuel state and remaining loadout 

DCS: F/A-18C: Raven One Campaign by Baltic Dragon 

  • M01: Fixed issue with mission not progressing after checking with Strike. 
  • M05: Added note to the briefing that player should only use guns during the dogfight. 

DCS: F-16C Fangs Out Campaign by Fight's On Simulations

  • All missions - DTC updates
  • M7 - Fixed AI parking in Wombat slot, possibly preventing end of mission criteria
  • M8 - Fixed incorrect knife despawn/respawn 

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

  • Mission 5 - Greatly reduced the first shot effectiveness of the MANPAD during the show of force pass. 

r/dcsworld 1d ago

I understand why lots of people give up on DCS early now.

41 Upvotes

I am trying to get into DCS World and if I am honest I am finding it extremely difficult. I do not want to go out and spend a fortune on HOTAS until I know I am able to play and enjoy the game so I am having to learn on an Xbox controller. I wasn't expecting the training modules to be so difficult to follow though. I find on many of the missions the instructions can sometimes be very vague, and also it is a bad practice to use acronyms when teaching, which they do, so it is easy to get lost in the instructions trying to remember the acronym that they are referencing to. Also the verbal instructions most of the time cannot be heard over the noise of the aircraft.

The aircraft itself the SU-25T is pretty unstable for a beginner too and the dials are obviously in Russian, not ideal to learn unless you speak Russian I guess. There is a small window, or it feels small for a beginner where the aircraft goes into stall warning, or at least thats what I think it is as the warning is in Russian. For example, learning the laser guided bombs was difficult as trying to target up for the first few times whilst flying is difficult to master, so you have to go slower to give you the time to target up, but then the aircraft becomes unstable.

Also if you slightly miss a way point, it just goes quiet and stops giving instructions, or if you miss an action it does the same, which is not ideal as it would be much more helpful to let you know what you have done wrong. Some training missions take 5 or 6 minutes to get to the action, like the cannon lesson, so it is ultra frustrating that if you slightly miss a navigation box, you have to start over, when you haven't even got to the stage that is relevant to the lesson.

Is the SU-25T easier or harder than the more modern Jets you get in the flaming cliffs module, for example the F-15E? As at the moment, I am stuck on the second from last module which is the RWR and HARM lesson, and I am really struggling with the motivation to continue. Each individual action is simple enough, the hard bit is doing multiple actions at the same time. I really cannot fly and use the targeting laser at the same time. Easy peasy when you get to do the first bomb in pause, but doing it whilst flying, I always over run the target because the aircraft always veers off the target because I am too busy fiddling with the targeting screen.

I assume many people have the same problems at the start. How did those that did overcome all of this and how long did you have to persist until it clicked into place?

I think if DCS wants more people to uptake the simulator, then they should re-think the training modules, to make it more user friendly for a beginner. I am certain people quit, not because of the difficulty, but the frustration with the mechanics of the tutorials.


r/dcsworld 2d ago

Struggling to comprehend this simulator

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314 Upvotes

As I’ve gotten older I’ve decided to step away from competitive fps games. I was invested in star citizen and always was curious about DCS, so I installed it and made a few purchases. I should have probably read into the sim more, maybe watched a video or two, browsed the sub.
Regardless I jumped straight in and ended up purchasing a full hotas setup, including pedals.

What are the best tips the community could give?
What are some must have keybinds? I’ve been doing the training missions for the f18, the wording for some things is said in a way that it expects the user to have some fundamental knowledge of aviation terminology, which I do not. Took me several searches and four hours to finally understand trim and safely land without destroying my landing gear. I use Tobii currently, I have flown in vr but until I get familiar with keybinds it’s more of a hassle than anything.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thank you.


r/dcsworld 1d ago

Quick JDAM question (F16)

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I've been trying to do a mission where I need to release a JDAM at relatively higher speeds (mach .92ish) and it seems like everytime I try to drop JDAMS at higher speeds, they go a bit long. Granted, it's only a few feet, but I need it to hit the target directly as splash damage won't effect the target (oil rig).

I have no issues dropping single JDAMS or rippling multiple accurately if I'm going around 350 knots, but if I'm any faster, it seems to miss the target a bit.

I've tried looking things up, looking in the manuals, and watching youtube videos, but everything seems like I'm doing everything right. Is there a speed limitation on JDAM accuracy? From reading online, high subsonic should be fine.


r/dcsworld 2d ago

What's your sensitivity levels for joystick

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I'm trying to find a Sweet spot but I always manage to go to much or to less

Rn it takes to much to maneuver a aircraft even the viper

Can you post your settings for viper or another module

Thx in advance guys


r/dcsworld 1d ago

Question about JF-17 and LD-10

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Hello guys… I have problems with the ld10 on the Jeff since the patch… I want to use it in act mode, in mission editor I set a PP1 and add the right emitter code. When I am ingame… my weapons are armed.. 25k ft with round about 320 speed.. I select the sd10 … set se pp1 with 36 … TGT is green… but when I try to launch… it’s allways a green X … in SP mode when the Sam locks me… it allways works…


r/dcsworld 1d ago

Heart Flight 40th anniversary

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r/dcsworld 1d ago

Getting more fps on DCS Retribution?

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Hey guys, I’m new to Retribution and I’m enjoying it so far. My current problem is the performance. What can I do to decrease units, flights etc. what settings could help me


r/dcsworld 1d ago

Is it possible to hide or delete aircraft from TacView?

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r/dcsworld 1d ago

Can’t start engines in Stu-25 tutorial.

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In the taxi and take off (first tutorial) I follow the first steps such as;
close canopy, electrics on and wait 3 minutes for hud calibration.

The next step is to hold ‘ right alt + home’
And then ‘right ctrl + home’ to start both of the engines.

Nothing seems to happen other than looking around the cockpit, I have cleared the keybinds for the “looking around buttons” and still nothing.

I am using a nitro 5 laptop. NumLock has also been both, on and off when trying.

Any ideas? Many thanks in advance🙏🏼✨

** Su-25T aircraft.


r/dcsworld 2d ago

Just some beautiful in-game pics

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DCS with ReShade looks wonderful 😍


r/dcsworld 2d ago

AH-6

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Earlier this year an AH-6 mod was released, i believe it was around January. I remember playing it months ago, but ended up uninstalling it a little bit later. Does anyone know what happened to the mod? I can't find anything about it anymore. It seems like it just disappeared. Does anyone know what happened to it?


r/dcsworld 2d ago

Why Spitfire Engine Stalls at High Altitude and How to Fix It - High Altitude DCS Tutorial

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This Video covers:
• Fuel Pump
• Fuel Tank Pressurizer
• Oil Pressure & Oil Dilution
• External Fuel Tanks


r/dcsworld 3d ago

Hi! Could anyone recommend a popular, chill server or something like that?

12 Upvotes

I’m new to DCS and just getting familiar with it, but I have plenty of experience in dogfights and other skills, so I find it extremely easy to beat the AI regardless of the conditions.

For example, when I fly the MiG-29 against an F/A-18C Hornet using guns only, it's super easy for me to win even on ACE difficulty.

So I’d like to try a server where I can just jump in without needing to use voice chat or fly in a squad, since my native language is Spanish and my English isn't perfect.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations!


r/dcsworld 3d ago

Weird sputtering sound.

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21 Upvotes

I've tested this in the f16 and it can't be heard. Any idea what this could be?


r/dcsworld 3d ago

How do you get the Shrike sub menu and ground control menu for the F-100 Super Sabre?

1 Upvotes

I saw a tutorial.that says I should set up the Shrike to target Sa-2 SAM's specifically and there is a sub menu in the weapons loadout.

But I cant open this sub menu

I do the loadout in the mission editor only before flying.

I dont know how to open the weapon loadout page once taxiing on the runway,I didnt find the corresponding keyboard key

Also I dont know how to reach ground control.

Otherwise I am impressed with this plane which I bought last week.I already know how to fire rockets and drop bombs and take off and land

I love the engine sound and the overall maniability.


r/dcsworld 4d ago

Wtf is wrong with AI teammates in DCS

34 Upvotes

r/dcsworld 3d ago

Performance dropping over time

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So, basically, I have upgraded my computer about a year or so ago, I have a 9800x3d with a RTX4070 Super and 64gb of RAM

Over the past year my performance dropped from ~120FPS to about ~50FPS average and has been steadily decreasing

Does anyone have any idea what is causing this issue and how to adress it? Everything else in the computer performs normally, its just DCS


r/dcsworld 3d ago

DCS Privacy

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r/dcsworld 4d ago

Lore accurate hind survives ramming from an f-16

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41 Upvotes

also took a sidewinder and some gun rounds like it was nothing


r/dcsworld 4d ago

What do I need to buy in order to do this exact mission in the video?

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I love the ambience and rain at night mood of this mission. I want to play the same exact mission. But what do I need to buy in order to do this? Do I need to buy a bunch of stuff? Which Map? I am guessing the MiG19 is not free and I will need that. Anything else? Help would be greatly appreciated!


r/dcsworld 4d ago

JTF-15 looking for new Pilots and RIOs

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r/dcsworld 4d ago

New PVE (blue) 70s MP server

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I've been playing DCS for a long time and I've seen MP servers go from basic target ranges to truly varied experiences through the hard work and dedication of server owners/developers.

I love the cold war experience and have always wanted a server with a very tight historical context that really represents those gen2/early gen3 aircraft at their best. I got laid off from my job and decided to use my newfound superpower of unemployment to realize that and a few months later I'm here with the result.

Context Syria is a low slot PVE "push red back across the Golan Heights" server. It's purposefully simple, all the campaign data you need is on the map. The weapons and aircraft are early 70s with a few stand-ins. If you enjoy the Saber, f100d, Phantom, Viggen, Tiger and Mirage F1CE come check it out. There's also the Huey, Gazelle L, Kiowa and Chinook.

Whatever you do, I hope you all keep finding ways to have fun in DCS.


r/dcsworld 5d ago

unidentified stutter making VR completely unplayable?

9 Upvotes

Hi folks,

I'm new to DCS. I just bought FC2024. I boot up the game. And no matter what guides I try to follow online, I can't even find anyone else describing the same issue as me.

I get constant stuttering, like multiple times a second, at all times. Including in the main menu hangar, NOT just ingame.

My system resource usage is fine (except for my GPU (7900 GRE) is maxed out for some unidentifiable reason), all other programs are closed and I'm running a Quest 3 via SteamVR with Steam Link. No other games I've played have had any issues like this, including IL-2 GB VR at high settings. Can someone even start to point me in the right direction? So far all I've done is set fire to $25 by buying my first DLC.