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Eagle Dynamics SA · Eagle Dynamics SA
Oct 31, 2019 · 81mo ago

DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta

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DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta introduces various aircraft fixes, weapon balancing for the F/A-18C, and significant functionality additions for the C-101.

Buffs6

  • F/A-18C HornetAGM-62:AGM-62 explosive power increased to appropriate levels, improving its effectiveness.Increased
  • F-16C ViperInitial implementation of the Inertial Navigation System (WIP).Added
  • C-101
    • Controls:Added animations and functionality for various control stick and throttle elements, including trigger safety and stores release.Added
    • Optical Sight:Implemented optical sight brightness for both forward and rear cockpits.Implemented
  • F-14BLoadouts:Added AIM-7F to available loadouts.Added
  • GeneralVKB Gunfighter Pro:Added customized profiles for multiple aircraft including A-10C, F-16, and F-18.Added

Nerfs2

  • F-14BChaff:Reduced chaff effectiveness against AIM-54C missiles, making the aircraft more vulnerable to Phoenix missiles.Reduced
  • GeneralM134 minigun:Bullets of the M134 minigun are now less powerful.Reduced

Bug fixes4

  • F/A-18C Hornet
    • AGM-62:Fixed duplicated TV picture on the central MFCD for the AGM-62.
    • CCIP:Switching from TGP TGT Point back to CCIP no longer breaks the CCIP line.
  • F-16C Viper
    • Payload:Pylons 3 and 7 now correctly change payloads with corresponding launchers and racks.
    • Jettison:Fixed weapon release and count on the AG page after partial jettison.

Other changes6

  • F/A-18C Hornet
    • AGM-62:Implemented a 30ms delay on the AGM-62.30ms ms
    • JDAM:Corrected the drop sequence for JDAM munitions.
  • C-101Airbrake:Modified auto-trim to stop when reaching airbrake extension/retraction limits.
  • F-14BFlaps:Adjusted drag penalty and buffet for full flap deployments at high speed.Adjusted
  • General
    • Vehicles:Corrected armor values for several vehicles.Corrected
    • Server List:Server list will no longer flash while refreshing in multiplayer.

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DCS World Steam Edition · Oct 31, 2019
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Patch history

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  1. DCS 2.9.27.25183.5Jun 23, 2026 · 3w

    Update focusing on missile seeker physics for AIM-7 and R-27, various aircraft bug fixes, and campaign mission refinements.

    +73
  2. DCS 2.9.26.23303May 5, 2026 · 2mo

    DCS 2.9.26.23303 focuses on stability fixes for the core engine and AH-64D, seeker lock adjustments for several missiles, and mission tuning for the AV-8B campaign.

  3. DCS 2.9.25.21402 UpdateMar 19, 2026 · 4mo

    DCS 2.9.25.21402 focuses on AI aircraft stability, significant flight model and system refinements for the La-7 Early Access, and various campaign mission updates.

    +12
  4. DCS 2.9.24.20232Feb 11, 2026 · 5mo

    DCS 2.9.24.20232 focuses on stability fixes for core systems, localization updates for several Heatblur aircraft, and specific mission adjustments across various campaigns.

    +2
  5. DCS 2.9.22.17913 UpdateDec 2, 2025 · 7mo

    DCS 2.9.22.17913 focuses on extensive stability fixes and EFB enhancements for the C-130J, including the removal of the AVX CPU requirement.

    +4
  6. DCS 2.9.21.16552 UpdateOct 28, 2025 · 8mo

    DCS 2.9.21.16552 focuses on stability hotfixes for specific modules, a multiplayer slot bug fix, and AI behavior improvements for the Iron Tide campaign.

  7. DCS 2.9.20.15384 UpdateSep 24, 2025 · 9mo

    Update 2.9.20.15384 introduces the Iron Tide campaign, significant fixes and additions for the MiG-29A, weapon balancing, and various stability improvements across multiple aircraft.

    +8
  8. DCS Update 2.9.18.12899Jul 28, 2025 · 11mo

    Stability update focusing on crash fixes for the F-16C, AH-64D, and carrier landings, alongside a scripting API rollback.

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