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Mar 21, 2025 · 15mo ago

Update 2.45.0.18

✦AI summary2mo

Update 2.45.0.18 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft interactions, HUD refinements for Su-series jets, and the replacement of the Afghanistan alternate history mission.

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▲Buffs4

F/A-18C LateNVG:Fixed a bug requiring two key presses to disable thermals, improving responsiveness of NVG mode switching.2 presses→1 press
Su-30SMR-77-1 Missile:Changed default hardpoints for R-77-1 missiles to allow better combination with other guided weapons before researching modifications.5 and 8→2 and 11
Sea HarrierAAM HUD Mode:Fixed a bug where air-to-air missiles were not selected automatically when switching to AAM HUD mode.
GeneralNuke Button:Fixed a bug where the nuke button did not appear in the GRB hotbar after reaching required spawn points.hidden→visible

✚Bug fixes5

F/A-18Fixed a bug where the aircraft did not sink in water, ensuring correct physics during water crashes.
Do 217Bomb Bay:Fixed a bug where upper 50kg bombs could be dropped through lower ones, correcting bomb release physics.
XM246Radar X-ray:Fixed radar X-ray bugs where vertical guidance and radar folding were not correctly reflected visually.
General
- Shell Stat Card:Fixed an issue where penetration values in the shell stat card were not consistently ordered by angle.random→0-30-60
- Cloud Rendering:Fixed a bug that caused aircraft to become less visible when flying against a cloud background.low→standard

◆Other changes2

Su-27 / Su-27SM / Su-33 / J-11 / J-11AHUD:Missile launch distance markers on the HUD have been made thinner for better visibility.thick→thin
AfghanistanReplaced the [Alternate History] Afghanistan mission with the new [Operation] Afghanistan mission.Alternate History→Operation

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