Hornet Mini-Update
A mini-update for the F/A-18C Hornet focusing on targeting pod enhancements, JDAM delivery logic, and the introduction of air-to-ground radar.
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- F/A-18C HornetAir-to-Ground Radar:Introduced the first iteration of air-to-ground radar featuring MAP mode for searching and designating target locations.→Added
- Targeting Pod
- Tracking:Air-to-ground tracking modes have been updated for increased realism.→More realistic
- Tracking:Added FLIR tracking of aerial targets in cooperation with the radar.→Added
- Offset Function:Added the ability to shift the aimpoint or move the track center without reverting to snowplow mode.→Added
- JDAMDelivery:Included the In Zone Launch Acceptable Region (IZLAR) to provide additional delivery information for JDAMs.→Added
- AGM-84E SLAMGuidance:Introduced the AGM-84E SLAM land attack missile, providing stand-off precision attack with man-in-the-loop guidance.→Added
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- Targeting Pod
- Moving Target Track:Set the current tuning value for CCD camera tracking range to 6 nautical miles.→6 nm
- Moving Target Track:Set the current tuning value for FLIR camera tracking range to 11.5 nautical miles.→11.5 nm
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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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