DCS 2.9.27.25183.5

✦AI summary2h

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

▲Buffs7

AIM-7M/MHFixed an issue where the semiactive seeker block struggled with ECM tracking.
R-27R/ERFixed an issue with ECM tracking by the semiactive seeker block.
F-100D Super Sabre
- Added force feedback sliders for each component and moved the enable toggle to special options to avoid confusion.→Added
- Fixed a bug where the anti-ice system was not functioning.→Fixed
Mirage F1Fixed missing cockpit sounds including alarms, fuel counter, and afterburner clicks.Missing→Added
F-14 TomcatTARPS:Added new UI messages for TARPS to indicate if it is not equipped or if the aircraft is on the ground.→Added
GeneralCBU-97:Fixed an issue where CBU-97 bombs would miss their target.Misses→Fixed

▼Nerfs3

AIM-7M/MHIntroduced real-time glint noise which can cause the missile to dart between reflection peaks, potentially leading to a miss.→Added
R-27R/ERIntroduced real-time glint noise based on actual target size, which can cause the missile to miss.→Added
F-100D Super SabreFlaps:Reduced the flap damage safety margin, making them more susceptible to damage.→Reduced

✚Bug fixes4

F/A-18CAIM-120:Fixed an issue where AIM-120 launches caused AACQ auto-STT every time, similar to AIM-7 behavior.Always→Fixed
Mirage F1Weapons Launch:Fixed weapons launch logic so (C+M or SW) mode correctly takes priority over armament panel pushbuttons.→Fixed
General
- Potential fix for an issue where Windows Regional Format prevented DCS from starting in some countries.
- Cargo:Fixed issues where cargo spawned on ships could not be unloaded or disappeared instantly when dropped.Broken→Fixed

◆Other changes3

AIM-7M/MHSwitched to a new scheme with updated SARH seeker and realistic English Bias modeling for improved flight physics.→Updated
R-27R/ERReadjusted guidance filter and added Time-To-Hit dependent angle gating for better accuracy.→Adjusted
F-100D Super SabreFlaps:Adjusted the drag produced by the flaps for better flight modeling.→Adjusted

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DCS World Steam Edition · Jun 23, 2026

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