F-16C Viper

Patch history

1. Sep 24, 2025·DCS 2.9.20.15384 Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixhot start switch

     Fixed incorrect left cheek pylon switch state during hot start.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixTGPtracking

     Fixed ATP A-A TGP stopping target tracking after emergency jettison.

     bugfix

2. Jul 1, 2025·DCS 2.9.17.12034 Update+2

   • ▲🐛Bug fixHARMHOTAS commands

     Added missing HOTAS commands for the HARM WPN page.

     quality

   • ▲🐛Bug fixHARMfiringDisabled→Enabled

     Fixed an issue where AGM-88 missiles could not be fired in POS modes.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixHARMthreat selection

     Fixed incorrect first threat selection and deselection behavior when entering POS mode.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Fixed a Crash to Desktop when switching to A-A after shooting HARM POS.

     bugfix

3. Apr 21, 2025·DCS Update 2.9.15.9509+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixRadar RWS TDCrange/azimuth settingsbroken→working

     Fixed an issue where bumping range and azimuth settings in Radar RWS TDC mode no longer worked.

     bugfix

4. Aug 14, 2024·DCS 2.9.7.59074 Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixRWSTarget SymbolsShow Altitude→Hide Altitude

     Fixed RWS target symbols no longer showing altitude when the cursor is hovering over them.

     bugfix

5. Jul 22, 2024·DCS 2.9.6.58056

   • ≈🐛Bug fixRearmingstability

     Fixed a crash that occurred during the rearming process in some cases.

     bugfix

6. Apr 12, 2024·DCS Hotfix 2.9.4.53627+3

   • ▲🐛Bug fixINSdata retention

     Fixed an issue where the INS would lose data if the engine shut down and the EPU was triggered.

   • ▲🐛Bug fixLaser Codefunctionality

     Fixed a bug where the laser code set in the Mission Editor was not working correctly.

   • ▲🐛Bug fixIFA AlignmentGPS velocity update

     Fixed the IFA alignment process to correctly utilize GPS velocity updates.

7. Dec 28, 2023·Open Beta 2.9.2.49940

   • ≈🛠QoLSMSCBU-103/105 labelunlabelled→labelled

     Fixed missing labels for CBU-103/105 in the Stores Management System.

     quality

8. Oct 26, 2023·DCS 2.9.0.47168 Open Beta+1

   • ▲🐛Bug fixTDOAServer Load100% CPU→Optimized

     Fixed TDOA in multiplayer causing severe server lag and 100% CPU usage.

     Performance fix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAA FCRTargetingDetecting ground→Fixed

     Fixed AA FCR incorrectly detecting ground units based on radial velocity.

     Radar fix

9. Dec 23, 2020·Open Beta 2.5.6 Patch+2

   • ▲🐛Bug fixHARMTracking

     Fixed HARM POS/RUK failing to track SA-2 track radars.

     bugfix

   • ▲🐛Bug fixCCRPTOT

     Fixed missing Time On Target (TOT) in CCRP mode after firing two Harms.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixCCIPRelease Point

     Fixed post-release CCIP point disappearing while the weapon release button was held.

     bugfix

   • ≈•OtherMissions—→Updated

     Updated the Taxi and Take-Off mission.

     update

10. Apr 22, 2020·Mini Update+1

    • ▲🐛Bug fixLanding GearFPS

      Fixed FPS drops that occurred when retracting gear while on the ground.

      performance

11. Dec 24, 2019·Stable version DCS 2.5.5.41371 patch notes+1-1

    • ▼✨NewG-force damage—→Added

      Added structural damage resulting from G-force overloads.

      new

    • ▲✨Newcenterline fuel tank—→300 gal gal

      Added 300 gallon centerline fuel tank to missions originally designed with them.

      numeric

12. Dec 20, 2019·Open Beta DCS 2.5.5.41371+4

    • ≈🐛Bug fixlanding gear compression

      Corrected landing gear compression for AI-controlled F-16C on the ground.

      bugfix

    • ▲🎯BehaviorFlashlightpower requirementBattery Required→Battery Not Required

      Flashlight can now be used without aircraft battery power.

      behavior

    • ▲🐛Bug fixGround Refuelingbattery requirementBattery Required→Fixed

      Fixed ground refueling functionality when the battery is off.

      bugfix

    • ▲🐛Bug fixAIM-9Radar SlaveBroken→Fixed

      Fixed issue where Uncage was needed for Radar Slave.

      bugfix

    • ▲🐛Bug fixAIM-9Seeker DiamondStatic→Moving

      Fixed Sidewinder Seeker Diamond not moving to target.

      bugfix

    • ≈🐛Bug fixMissile RailsVisible→Removed

      Fixed bug where missile rails remained visible in Mission Editor after pylons were set to be removed.

      bugfix

13. Nov 27, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.40269 Open Beta 2019-11-27+5-1

    • ▼✨NewG-force damage—→Added

      Added damage resulting from G-force overloads, increasing realism and risk during high-G maneuvers.

      New mechanic

    • ▲✨NewRadarTWS—→Added

      Implemented Track While Scan (TWS) capability for the radar.

      New feature

    • ▲✨NewData LinkLink-16—→Added

      Added Link-16 with MIDS data link capabilities.

      New feature

    • ▲✨NewAutopilotmodes—→Steerpoint/Heading

      Added Steerpoint and Heading autopilot modes for improved navigation.

      New feature

    • ▲✨NewFuel Tankcapacity—→300 gal gal

      Added a 300 gallon centerline fuel tank option.

      New equipment

    • ▲🐛Bug fixJettisonlock stabilityBroken→Fixed

      Jettisoning stores will no longer break SAM designation or STT Lock.

      Bugfix

14. Nov 6, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.39003 Open Beta

    • ≈🐛Bug fixRocketsstability

      Fixed a crash that occurred when firing rockets after performing a selective jettison.

15. Oct 31, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta+1

    • ▲✨NewINS—→Added

      Initial implementation of the Inertial Navigation System (WIP).

      new

    • ≈🐛Bug fixPayloadpylon 3 and 7

      Pylons 3 and 7 now correctly change payloads with corresponding launchers and racks.

      bugfix

    • ≈🐛Bug fixJettisonweapon release

      Fixed weapon release and count on the AG page after partial jettison.

      bugfix