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F/A-18C

HeroJet · Multi-role · Carrier · Navy · US Navy
18 patcheslast touched 2mo ago▲ +50

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Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+50Dec 12, 2018Jun 23, 2026Dec 12, 2018 — DCS 2.5.3.24984 moved to Stable +7 / -0 (cum +7)Jan 16, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.26368 for Open Beta +2 / -1 (cum +8)Jan 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.26479 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +9)Apr 3, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.29167 moved to stable +5 / -0 (cum +14)Apr 24, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.30038 Open Beta +2 / -1 (cum +15)May 15, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.30386 to Stable Version +2 / -0 (cum +17)Jun 6, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.31917 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +19)Jul 17, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.33552 Open Beta +10 / -0 (cum +29)Aug 14, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34644 Open Beta +4 / -0 (cum +33)Aug 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34864 Open Beta update +1 / -0 (cum +34)Aug 26, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34864 update to Stable +5 / -0 (cum +39)Mar 31, 2020 — DCS 2.5.6.45915 Open Beta 2020-03-31 +3 / -0 (cum +42)Oct 26, 2023 — DCS 2.9.0.47168 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +43)Dec 28, 2023 — Open Beta 2.9.2.49940 +2 / -0 (cum +45)Jul 22, 2024 — DCS 2.9.6.58056 +0 / -0 (cum +45)Feb 5, 2025 — DCS 2.9.12.5336.1 +5 / -0 (cum +50)Apr 21, 2025 — DCS Update 2.9.15.9509 +0 / -0 (cum +50)Jun 23, 2026 — DCS 2.9.27.25183.5 +0 / -0 (cum +50)
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Patch history

  1. Jun 23, 2026·DCS 2.9.27.25183.5
    • 🐛Bug fixAIM-120AACQ auto-STTAlwaysFixed

      Fixed an issue where AIM-120 launches caused AACQ auto-STT every time, similar to AIM-7 behavior.

      Fixed auto-STT behavior.

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash related to FA18C.dll.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixUHF ARC-210stability

      Fixed a crash occurring when interacting with the cockpit UHF ARC-210 radio.

      bugfix

  2. Feb 5, 2025·DCS 2.9.12.5336.1+5
    • 🔁Reworkmission flowImproved

      Overhauled Mission 13 of Inherent Resolve for better gameplay and target ordering.

      Inherent Resolve Campaign M13 overhauled with better target sets and flow.

    • 🎯Behaviortaxi sequenceAdjusted

      Adjusted taxi sequences in Flaming Sunrise to prevent collisions when the taxi director is disabled.

      Flaming Sunrise Campaign taxiing adjusted to prevent collisions.

    • 🛠QoLintercept instructionsClearer

      Improved player instructions and added safeguards during the intercept phase of Arctic Thunder M01.

      Arctic Thunder M01 added safeguards and clearer instructions.

    • 🔁Reworkinteraction systemSpace BarSeamless

      Removed Space Bar requirements and implemented seamless frequency changes and datalink in Raven One Dominant Fury.

      Raven One Dominant Fury M03-07 updated to new I/R standard.

    • 🐛Bug fixrefuelingBrokenFixed

      Fixed issues where Smoke and wingmen refused to refuel in Raven One missions.

      Raven One M02/M03 refueling issues fixed.

  3. Jul 22, 2024·DCS 2.9.6.58056
    • 🐛Bug fixHUDAG target diamond

      Fixed the AG target diamond location and jittering on the HUD.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixAACQexit/bump

      Fixed the inability to exit or bump AACQ while in bumped mode.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixTGP/Laserstability

      Fixed a potential crash when utilizing the TGP and laser simultaneously.

      bugfix

  4. Dec 28, 2023·Open Beta 2.9.2.49940+2
    • 🐛Bug fixAGM-88stabilitycrashfixed

      Fixed a crash that occurred when launching AGM-88 in PB mode under certain conditions.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixA/G Radardesignationbrokenfixed

      Fixed an issue where the aircraft could not designate targets using the A/G radar.

      bugfix

    • 📝TextManualcontentold2023 edition

      Updated the RU Hornet manual with expanded sections on radar, ATFLIR, Litening II, JHMCS, SLAM/SLAM-ER, ASPJ, and Navigation.

      text

    • NewPilot ModelVisualsAdded

      Added a new first-person pilot model (Work in Progress).

      New Model

    • 🐛Bug fixATFLIRMaskingIncorrectCorrect

      Fixed external fuel tanks not masking the ATFLIR correctly.

      Visual fix

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a critical bug where the plane would explode after multiple uses of RAlt+J.

      Fixed explosion after RAlt+J

    • 🐛Bug fixRadarMSI display

      Fixed an issue where client aircraft did not appear in the MSI on the radar page.

      Client aircraft now show in MSI

    • 🐛Bug fixMk5 Rocketsavailability

      Fixed Mk5 Rockets not being available for inner wing stations.

      Now available for inner wing stations

    • NewLitening Targeting PodAdded

      Initial release of the AA/ANQ-28 Litening Targeting Pod (WIP) added to centerline station in single missions.

      new

    • 🎯BehaviorZuni Rocketsfiring sequencepause every 4continuous

      Zuni Rockets no longer pause after every 4 rockets, improving fire rate consistency.

      behavior

    • 🎯BehaviorHydra Rocketsfiring sequencestop after 4continuous

      Hydra Rockets no longer stop firing after 4 rockets.

      behavior

    • 🐛Bug fixLanding Gearbelly landing interactionexplosionno explosion

      Extending landing gear after a belly landing no longer causes an explosion.

      bugfix

    • NewAGM-84D HarpoonBOL modeAdded

      Added work-in-progress AGM-84D Harpoon in BOL mode for single player.

      new

    • 🐛Bug fixFLIRpolarity switchaffects Maverickno effect

      FLIR polarity switch no longer incorrectly affects the Maverick picture.

      Bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixAGM-84D Harpoonnetwork trajectorybrokenfixed

      Fixed the network trajectory for Harpoon missiles, ensuring more reliable targeting.

      Bugfix

    • NewAGM-84D HarpoonBOL modeAdded

      Added work-in-progress AGM-84D Harpoon in BOL mode for single player missions.

      new

    • 🎯BehaviorAGM-65Ffiring trigger

      AGM-65F can now be fired when slaved by a pod, improving weapon deployment flexibility.

      behavior

    • 🎯BehaviorTGPFOV interaction

      TGP WIDE/NAR HOTAS command no longer incorrectly changes MAV FOV when TGP is selected.

      behavior

    • 🛠QoLFLIRkey assignmentsAdded

      LTD/R and LST key assignments are now available in Options for better customization.

      quality

    • NewLitening PodavailabilityAdded

      Added Litening Pod to the centerline station in single missions.

      new

    • 🐛Bug fixAIM-9boresight reticleMissingRestored

      Restored the AIM-9 boresight reticle for better targeting clarity.

      visual

  5. Jul 17, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.33552 Open Beta+10
    • 🎨VisualHUDTD boxHemisphere overlay

      HUD TD box now shows a hemisphere when both ownship and donor classify a contact as friendly, improving situational awareness.

      visual

    • 🐛Bug fixLanding GeardeploymentExplosionSafe

      Extending landing gear after a belly landing no longer causes the aircraft to explode.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixGunavailabilityDisabledEnabled

      Fixed a bug where the gun became unusable after firing all Mavericks.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixZuni Rocketsfiring ratePause every 4Continuous

      Zuni Rockets no longer pause firing after every 4 rockets.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixHydra Rocketsfiring rateStop after 4Continuous

      Hydra Rockets no longer stop firing after 4 rockets.

      bugfix

    • NewSA PagePLID & STEPAdded

      Added PLID and STEP functions to the SA Page (Work in Progress).

      new

    • 🐛Bug fixInterval BombingfunctionalityBrokenFixed

      Fixed interval bombing in AUTO and CCIP modes.

      bugfix

    • NewAuto Startwing foldAdded

      Wing fold function is now integrated into the auto start sequence.

      new

    • 🐛Bug fixKneeboardfunctionalityNon-functionalFunctional

      The pilot kneeboard is now fully functional.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixNVGgraphicsArtifactsCorrected

      Corrected graphical artifacts when using Night Vision Goggles.

      bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorAGM-88 HARMtargetingSwitchingLocked

      HARMs will no longer switch targets after launch, increasing reliability.

      No switch after launch

    • NewHSIcoordinate entryPrecise

      Added precise coordinate entry to the HSI.

      Added feature

    • NewJDAMAdded

      Added JDAM support, expanding the aircraft's precision strike capabilities.

      Initial implementation of JDAM weapons.

    • 🔁ReworkHARMflight profileloftno loft

      Adjusted HARM flight profiles in SP and TOO modes to remove lofting behavior.

      HARM flight profile for SP and TOO modes adjusted to remove loft.

    • 🎯BehaviorLTWSradar mode

      Improved LTWS functionality allowing radar switching during AIM-7 launches in STT mode.

      Added switching radar in STT mode in AIM-7 launch.

  6. Apr 24, 2019·DCS 2.5.4.30038 Open Beta+2-1
    • 📊NumericJDAMaccuracyincreased

      Increased the accuracy of JDAM weapons.

      Increased accuracy.

    • 🐛Bug fixJDAMstability

      Fixed a crash associated with JDAMs.

      Fixed crash.

    • 🎯BehaviorAutostartradio powermanualautomatic

      The autostart procedure now automatically turns on the radios.

      QoL improvement.

    • 🐛Bug fixAPUstartup

      Fixed an issue where the APU would not start after repairs in some cases.

      Fixed startup after repair.

    • 🎯Behaviorrefuelingstartablerequires repair

      Aircraft now require repairs to start if fuel was completely depleted, even after refueling.

      Fuel depletion now requires repair to restart.

    • NewMIDSLink 16 datalinkAdded

      Added MIDS with Link 16 datalink functionality, significantly improving situational awareness and coordination.

      New Feature

    • NewSA PagefunctionalityAdded

      Introduced basic Situational Awareness page functionality including MSI symbology, PPLI, and EW symbols.

      New Feature

    • NewHARMTOO modeAdded

      Added HARM Target of Opportunity (TOO) mode for more flexible SEAD operations.

      New Feature

    • NewRadarLTWS modeAdded

      Added initial Latent Track While Scan (LTWS) mode to the radar.

      New Feature

    • 🎯BehaviorIFFinterrogationImproved

      Improved IFF to allow interrogating targets on the RDR page without a radar lock.

      Improvement

    • 🐛Bug fixAGM-65Etarget lock

      Fixed an issue where the AGM-65E missile would fail to achieve target lock.

    • 📝TextTraining - Lesson 12 (AIM-9)default languageRUEN

      Corrected the default language for the AIM-9 training lesson from Russian to English.

    • 📝TextTraining - Lesson 15 (Rockets)default languageRUEN

      Corrected the default locale for the Rockets training lesson from Russian to English.

    • NewSelf Protect modeHARM deliveryAdded

      Added the ability to deliver HARM missiles while in Self Protect mode.

      Added HARM delivery in Self Protect mode.

    • ✂️RemovedBRU-33GBU-16 dual carryEnabledRemoved

      Removed the ability to dual-carry GBU-16 bombs on the BRU-33 pylon.

      Removed GBU-16 dual carry.

    • 🐛Bug fixHUDVVI indicationWrongCorrect

      Corrected the Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI) indication on the HUD.

      Corrected wrong VVI indication.

    • NewJHMCSAdded

      Introduced JHMCS, allowing pilots to cue weapons and view radar info via the helmet.

      Introduced Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System

    • NewFPASAdded

      Introduced FPAS for improved flight path awareness.

      Introduced Flight Path Angle Symbol

    • NewAGM-65EguidanceLaser

      Added AGM-65E with laser guidance, usable with JTAC/AFAC assistance.

      Added laser guidance

    • NewAGM-65GavailabilityAdded

      Initial introduction of the AGM-65G missile in Open Beta.

      Open Beta version

    • 🔁ReworkRadarperformance

      Major refactoring of the radar system for better stability and accuracy.

      Big radar refactoring

    • 🎯BehaviorACM modeperformance

      Improved ACM mode performance regardless of target aspect.

      Improved regardless of aspect

    • NewWingmenradio commandGo to Tanker

      Added radio command to AI wingmen to 'Go to Tanker'.

      New command

F/A-18C balance history — DCS World Steam Edition