Open Beta DCS 2.5.5.41371
Flight dynamics improvements for AIM-120 missiles, various 3D model and texture fixes for F-16C and A-10C, and significant map refinements for Normandy 1944.
▲Buffs13
- AIM-120
- Flight dynamics updated based on CFD research, increasing the effective launch range by 10-20%.→+10-20% %
- AIM-120C:Reduced subsonic, transonic zero-lift, and lift-induced drag for the C variant to improve performance.→Reduced
- AIM-120C:Increased lift for the AIM-120C to improve maneuverability.→Increased
- AIM-120B:Reduced lift-induced drag for the B variant.→Reduced
- AIM-120B:Increased lift for the AIM-120B.→Increased
- F-16C Viper
- Flashlight:Flashlight can now be used without aircraft battery power.Battery Required→Battery Not Required
- Ground Refueling:Fixed ground refueling functionality when the battery is off.Battery Required→Fixed
- AIM-9:Fixed issue where Uncage was needed for Radar Slave.Broken→Fixed
- AIM-9:Fixed Sidewinder Seeker Diamond not moving to target.Static→Moving
- F/A-18C Hornet
- TWS:Restored missing Track-While-Scan (TWS) Lock and Shoot data.Missing→Restored
- TWS:Corrected the heading vector of target tracks.Incorrect→Corrected
- AJS-37 ViggenSidewinder:Fixed a crash-to-desktop (CTD) issue caused by the last sidewinder.CTD→Fixed
- Normandy 1944Cleared obstacles from glidepaths for Cretteville and Saint-Pierre.Obstructed→Cleared
✚Bug fixes4
- F-16C Viper
- Corrected landing gear compression for AI-controlled F-16C on the ground.
- Fixed bug where missile rails remained visible in Mission Editor after pylons were set to be removed.Visible→Removed
- A-10C WarthogRestored missing 801 and 804 arguments in the 3D cockpit.Missing→Restored
- Normandy 1944Removed season texture glitches from new airfields.Glitched→Fixed
◆Other changes8
- AJS-37 Viggen
- RAT:Fixed RAT clipping through intake and missing RAT textures.Broken→Fixed
- Fixed missing Pilot Oxygen hose.Missing→Fixed
- Normandy 1944
- Improved LOD switching and added palettes for trees.→Improved
- Corrected textures for Notredame de Rouen and bridges; improved LOD for water tower.→Improved
- Repositioned taxiways at Picauville, Needs Oar Point, Funtington, and Chailey.Incorrect→Repositioned
- Added wind cones for Biniville and Longues-sur-Mer; removed one from Barville taxiway.Missing/Wrong→Corrected
- Partial improvements to England landscape, road objects, and structures.→Improved
- Raised flooded pontoon bridge above river level.Low→Raised
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Patch history
- 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.
+7−3→ - →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.
- 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→ - 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→ - 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→ - →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.
- 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→ - →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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