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Work progressing nicely on the Gloster Meteor engine.
As you can see the legal of detail our artist has put into the Meteor is simply stunning
My hope is still to get this out the door in 2015
Pman
Continue the test, a test of the fuel and electrical systems beginnings.
https://youtu.be/IHdGeFLhi00
Wohoo!
Our official Eagle Dynamics Wiki (http://en.wiki.eagle.ru) already restored.
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We'll provide technical support and moderation control.
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In the Open Beta today!
Changelog of 1.2.16.38601
DCS World
Multiplayer. Net traffic will be more scalable.
Update German and Spanish localization.
Oliver Perry bug with incorrect attack group is fixed.
Multiplayer. Payloads authorization check added.
Fixed crash with assigning embarking task via scripting engine.
Added guided bombs in trigger condition 'BOMB IN ZONE'.
Incockpit G-Effect is tweaked.
Piston engine detonation physics introduced.
Increased the life value for a concrete hardened objects (ammo depot, command center, aircraft shelter).
Added individual warheads for cluster's submunition: PTAB-2.5 (slightly increased); PTAB-10,5 (slightly increased); PTAB-1M (slightly increased); Mk118 (decreased); Bl-775 HEAT (slightly decreased).
Increased mightiness of MLRS Grad and Uragan rockets.
Corrected S-25 and S-25L warheads.
Tuned to slight penetration capabilities the S-25 rocket and S-25L missile warhead.
Tuned BetAB-500, BetAB-500ShP, KAB-500Kr, GBU-27/28/31v3 penetrators.
Decreased HE capability of S-13 rockets.
Basic penetration warhead is tweaked.
KAB-1500L(Kr). Replace simple warhead to penetrator.
AIM-120B/C. Adjusted weapon system DLZ calculation at low altitudes. AI's will not launch AIM-120 outside DLZ.
R-27ER/ET. Decreased a weapon system calculated launch range in upper hemisphere.
AIM-9M. Increased max structural limit G from 35 to 40.
Su-17, Su-25, MiG-27. Added antiship task.
DCS CA
Ground Units cockpit. Overlapping information strings fixed.
The formations in the command bar will work.
DCS Flaming Cliffs 3
Su-27. Gear and speed brake drag is tweaked.
Su-27. The nozzle automatics is corrected.
Su-27. Dependence of engine RPM by environmental parameters is corrected.
DCS P-51D
Quick Start. Updated P-51D Intercept mission.
Quick Start. Restored mission dogfight P-51D vs P-51D.
Fixed crash during descent when supercharger switches from HIGH to LOW.
DCS Bf 109 K-4
Fixed duplicate key bindings of Game mode.
Aerodynamics tweaks.
Added English Bf 109 campaign by SiThSpAwN.
Input. Night Vision Goggles was removed.
QuickStart. Dogfight mission. Corrected trigger text.
QuickStart. Intercept mission corrected. Transports now fly more like WWII bombers, they do not evade, or fire defensive flares, etc.
Wings will be more steady with overloads. Will not destructed by one critical overload.
DCS Fw 190 D-9
Too high power with MW50 fixed.
Battery will charge with generator.
Enable ram air.
DCS Black Shark 2
Update German training descriptions.
Added special option - pedals trim flag.
DCS MiG-15bis
Oil pressure corrected.
DCS UH-1H
Bug, after cargo has been unhooked, helicopter behavior like as cargo still connected and rope is tense, is fixed.
http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2 ... tcount=525Yes I removed the old videos because they didn't fit the real state of the module anymore.
Here's a new one I made showing firing HOT missiles with the new cockpit.
http://youtu.be/9EQ_2_dBQ2I
Here are some details of the texture WIP regarding the external model
The FM has been coded to reflect the real helicopter as close as possible.
Spring is here and it’s time to reward yourself with some new DCS modules at great savings! Take advantage of this sale that runs from Thursday April 9th at 12:00 Moscow time to Monday April 13th at 12:00 Moscow time.
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/
DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: A-10C Warthog: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: Black Shark 2: $39.99 to $11.99 (70% off)
DCS: P-51D Mustang: $29.99 to $8.99 (70% off)
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DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Combined Arms: $19.99 to $5.99 (70% off)
F-15C for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
A-10A for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
Su-25 for DCS World: $9.99 to $2.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-15bis: $49.99 to $29.99 (40% off)
DCS: F-86F Sabre: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: UH-1H Huey: $49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight: 49.99 to $14.99 (70% off)
DCS: C-101 Aviojet: $59.99 to $17.99 (70% off)
DCS: MiG-21bis: $49.99 to $24.99 (50% off)
Hawk T.1A for DCS World: $39.99 to $19.99 (50% off)
Progress update on the C-101CC
Buenas/Hi,
We know we’ve been a bit quiet lately regarding the C-101CC, so here is a brief overview of where we are with progress.
* Air Data Computer - the foundations of the ADC were in place with the EB, and it has been further refined and expanded to supply additional systems with data, and drive failure logic in those systems.
* Flight Director - this system is proving to be a major under-taking. The system as installed in the EB is fairly rudimentary, however the system in the CC version takes into account many more parameters in order to refine steering commands.
Due to the inter-relations between various systems that feed into the Flight Director computer, it is taking significantly longer than anticipated to get this system working as per the real unit.
Progress is in the right direction, and we are not far from making a major break-through that will hopefully see this system suddenly completed. Emoticono grin
* Weapons System - this was actually fairly trivial to implement, though the apparent simplicity of the panel belies the underlying logic that drives it.
* HUD - WIP.
* Electrical System - work on this will follow the work on the Flight Director. There are some 20+ additional circuit breakers to implement, in addition to re-assigning some existing circuit breakers to different systems as it is not 100% identical to the EB.
* Navigation Radios - the ADF radios are now implemented and working in basic form. Left to be added are complex systems behaviors associated with such a system, including mountain effect, coastal effect, night effect, static effects, and quadrant error due to relative position of the station to the aircraft. We are aiming to have the most comprehensive simulation of ADF radio in existence.
* Advanced Flight Model - work is progressing very well on the AFM.
We are working like crazy, and we look forward to getting this out to you!
Muchas gracias,
AvioDev.
DCS World Website Update
The new and improved DCS World website is now live. The website has been reformatted to make it more organized, look better, and more mobile device friendly. Please visit the revamped new site at:
http://www.DigitalCombatSimulator.com
DCS World 2
Each day we are making more progress in moving DCS World 2. Since the previous newsletter, the team has made great progress on AI landing logic, an all-new multiplayer interface that includes such features as Favorites and Filters, new smoke effects, improvements to the lighting and shadows, replaced the general ground texture with a higher resolution one, increased new terrain graphics performance, the ability to load and work with different maps in the Mission Editor, improvements to the Graphical User Interface (GUI), dedicated server, and a new protection system.
We often read questions regarding how the current Black Sea map will look in DCS World 2. Rather than try to describe this in words, we have included a non-edited gameplay video of the freely available Su-25T Instant Action mission “SAM Killer”. We hope this will paint a clear picture.
Video: https://youtu.be/xaKkwChLE5c
We are burning the midnight oil and we will release an alpha of Nevada Test and Training Range map once we feel it is ready. Before we can do so though, there are still several items that need to be addressed. These will also include: completing the new multiplayer interface, performance optimization, various unified .exe issues, remaining crashes, and some night lighting issues.
DCS: L-39 Albatros
The next aircraft module to be released by Eagle Dynamics will be the L-39 Albatros. The front and back cockpit are nearing completion as you can see in the included video. This video also gives you another look at the Black Sea map in DCS World 2.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xo6chhW9pPk
Primary aspects to still complete are an all-new external model and the completion of the cockpit systems and flight dynamics.
The biggest innovation for this aircraft, and a big part of our reason choosing it, was the inclusion of multiple network players in the same aircraft. This technology has been a big focus of the team as of late. This has also been a big reason for our re-design of the multiplayer interface. It is to be determined if this features will be part of the initial beta release.
DCS World 2: Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) Map
We are further improving the Nevada map and moving it closer to Alfa. Items being worked on include adding the various TACAN and VORTAC stations, improving the mountain textures, improving ground object shadowing, and adding collision models to most ground objects.
Included is a video demonstrating the urban density possible with DCS World 2 and the tremendous sense of speed it provides when flying at low altitude. No, no time acceleration is used.
Video: https://youtu.be/LMOzd89daiU
DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map
When not working on the Nevada map, our map team is making steady progress on the Strait of Hormuz Map. Most of the airfields are now placed and a great deal of work is being done on manually improving the elevation mesh and textures. However, this map still has a long way to go with items such as airfield taxi routing, water textures, airbase lighting, ground object placement, navigation aids, and ATC still needed to be addressed.
DCS: Combined Arms 1.5
A lot of new work is going into Combined Arms in regards to improved user control (particularly from the external unit movement control), intercom messages, and improved AI. While a bit too early to show off these new features in this newsletter, we hope to be showing these advancements off soon.
DCS: P-47D and DCS: Spitfire
Work continues on the object models, cockpit systems and flight models, but there is nothing new to show this month.
DCS: F/A-18C Hornet
Work is mostly focused on the air-to-ground radar that is making good progress; the team is now starting to create the various sub-modes such as the expanded modes. We have included a couple of images that show samples of the new air-to-ground radar technology that is based on radar reflectivity logic.
Future Newsletters
When there is sufficient new news to justify a newsletter, they will be provided. However, there is no set schedule.
Open Beta update to ver. 1.2.16.39472
DCS 1.2.16 Update 2 - Changelog
DCS World
Briefing pictures added to some German missions.
Wingman incorrectly performs radio command ‘Go to Route’ - fixed.
Added missing pictures for S-125 SNR and P-19 radar in Encyclopedia for RU localization.
Helicopter AI shooting on ground targets - fixed
Added Su-25T missions for FR localization.
FPS loss when cluster bombs use - fixed.
Some documentation updated - corrected ReadME files, deleted outdated changelogs.
DCS Fw 190 D-9
Updated RU Flight Manual.
DCS MiG-15bis
Black line coming out of mig-15 cockpit in f2 view removed.
Corrected fuel transfer speed from external tanks.
Single missions added
DCS: Mi-8MTV2
Removed the light spots on ground when taxi/landing lights disabled.
Dragging our feet a little -- we're wrapping up some new sculpted artwork and finishing touches on the F-14 product page.
Thank you for your patience during the long publicly quiet period we've had over recent weeks.
We're not announcing any new products just yet, but will be telling you a little more about them and the technology involved. (Sorry to take the wind out of your sails there!)
We will be moving away from the monthly newsletter based updates and into smaller, more frequent updates as we move forward.
In the meanwhile;
