Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
The wait is over! The DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs is now available, bringing one of the most iconic fighters of the early jet age to DCS. Featuring an extensive weapons suite, deeply modelled systems, realistic Cold War-era avionics, and unique capabilities such as Zero Length Launch operations, the F-100D offers a challenging and rewarding experience for pilots looking to master a true classic. Learn more below.
We are pleased to bring you a robust update this month, packed with fixes, enhancements, and exciting new features. The DCS: F/A-18C now benefits from the addition of MSI and DTC capabilities, while the DCS: F-16C receives further DTC improvements. Our rotary-wing fans will notice a range of fixes and upgrades for both the DCS: AH-64D and DCS: CH-47F. The DCS: Syria map also sees significant improvements, and we have rolled out various enhancements and fixes across DLC Campaigns. We hope these updates enhance your experience and look forward to hearing your feedback. See the full changelog here!
This major update for DCS: Syria is shaping up to be its largest to date, expanding the map with new territory across Israel, Gaza, and Turkey while adding dozens of new airfields, military installations, landmarks, and points of interest. The update also introduces new spring and winter seasons, environmental improvements, updated coastlines, and enhanced airfield infrastructure, bringing even greater realism and mission possibilities to one of DCS’s most popular theatres. See details below.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
DCS: F-100D Super Sabre Released!
By Grinnelli Designs
We are pleased to announce the release of the DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs. See the trailer here! This first release from the Grinnelli team sets a high bar for DCS modules. The F-100D is an incredible and historic aircraft that challenges even the most skilled virtual pilots in the DCS skies!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4767260/DCS_F100D_Super_Sabre_by_Grinnelli_Designs/
This module offers a highly detailed recreation of the F-100D, developed using extensive photography, photogrammetry, and laser scanning of actual airframes. The aircraft features four 20 mm M39 cannons, AIM-9 Sidewinders, rockets, conventional bombs, napalm, cluster munitions, and the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile. A fully modelled Fire Control System, including ranging radar, gyroscopic gunsight, and early computer-assisted bombing, equips you for a wide range of missions.
Beyond its weaponry, the DCS: F-100D provides a comprehensive simulation of the aircraft’s electrical, hydraulic, navigation, engine, and warning systems. The AN/APR-25 Radar Homing and Warning Receiver is modelled with realistic radar signal simulation and realistic threat audio, improving the look and feel of your Cold War combat experience.
Additional features include configurable strike and gun cameras, multiple engine and afterburner configurations, realistic brake temperature modelling, dynamic damage, interactive training missions, and the unique Zero Length Launch system, which enables rapid deployment from a stationary position, a first in DCS! These items are designed to provide the most authentic F-100D experience possible.
Whether you are recreating Vietnam-era strike missions, targeting radar sites with Shrikes, or seeking to master one of the most challenging fighters of its era, the DCS: F-100D Super Sabre is a distinctive and authentic addition to the expanding lineup of Cold War aircraft in DCS.
DCS 2.9.27.24969 Update
New Update, New Releases
This update also brings a wide range of DCS Core improvements, including AI behavior refinements, mission editor enhancements, bug fixes, and numerous weapon updates. Highlights include a new SARH seeker model for the AIM-7M/MH, improved CM-802AKG missile modelling, revised bomb and anti-radiation missile behavior, expanded trigger functionality for mission creators, and additional Voice Chat support for the DCS: MiG-29A. Together, these changes continue to improve realism, stability, and the overall DCS experience.
DCS: F/A-18C
This update continues the introduction of Multi-Source Integration (MSI), a major enhancement to the Hornet’s situational awareness and track management capabilities. These changes include new algorithms for processing data from FCR, D/L, FLIR, and HARM. Algorithms for ranking, memory, HAFU detection, and track interaction with TUC and STEP have also been updated. Track display on the Radar Attack, Az/El, and SA pages has been standardized. New indicators have been added, along with the ability to specify sensors and resources that contribute to track data updates.
This update for the DCS: F/A-18C also brings substantial improvements to radar, datalink, HARM employment, ATFLIR, navigation systems, RWR behavior, and cockpit usability. With your invaluable feedback, we’ve tackled a host of issues, including SA page scaling, declutter logic, HUD and JHMCS symbology, TACAN, FPAS calculations, and HARM targeting. The update also delivers enhanced radar and sensor performance, providing even greater situational awareness and target tracking. We’ve also addressed aircraft lighting, radio operation, fuel-dump effects, altitude warnings, and a number of long-standing quality-of-life requests from the community. These updates further improve the DCS: F/A-18C’s systems and combat capabilities, making your missions and experiences smoother and more immersive. For the full list of changes, be sure to check out the changelog!
DCS: AH-64D
This update is packed with fixes and refinements for your DCS: AH-64D experience. This release focuses on avionics, sensors, multicrew functionality, and overall cockpit usability, delivering more fluid and more intuitive operations. Interaction between the navigation and weapon systems have been improved with missing AGM-114L Hellfire range and time-of-flight indications under certain conditions being fixed, and refined FCR page behavior when using the ZOOM function. We’ve also resolved several multicrew and George AI-related issues. The IHADSS symbology and some MPD indications have been adjusted to reflect real-world behavior by reducing the refresh rate of digital readouts and increasing the sensitivity of the Acceleration Cue for easier hovering at higher altitudes. On top of that, we’ve addressed radio operation, display brightness, pilot and livery details, RLWR threat indications, and a range of quality-of-life improvements. All these changes serve to further boost the DCS: AH-64D’s accuracy and operational capability. We hope you enjoy these enhancements and look forward to your feedback as you take to the skies.
DCS: F-16C Viper
This update includes many enhancements and fixes for the DCS: F-16C, including air-to-surface strikes, emissions control, and new features enabled by the addition of DTC partitions. The logic by which the F-16 calculates slant range to the target has been expanded to include Backup Bombing Sensor functions, and the priority logic that determines which ranging source is used for bomb pop-up or release calculations has been improved, particularly when using a low-level ingress to a target area. The RF switch functionality has also been expanded to more accurately limit FCR, datalink, ECM, TACAN, or radar altimeter emissions, which will, of course, affect their functionality in various ways when the RF switch is set to the "Quiet" or "Silent" positions. With the new Threat and Destination steerpoints within the DTC Manager, new ways of interacting with these steerpoints have been added to the HSD and HAD formats on the MFD and several DED pages, including selectively hiding threat rings or designating one of these new steerpoint types for navigation or targeting.
DCS: CH-47F
Experience the latest features from the DCS: CH-47F team! With this update, you can try out the Flight Director, DAFCS Position Hold, and TRC modes for the first time. Explore the new H4 HF radio functionality and CDU pages, use the SFD controls, and view the Avionics Summary Screen. As you test these improvements, you'll also notice greater stability and smoother multicrew operations as DCS: CH-47F development progresses.
DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
The latest update for the DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations delivers a substantial expansion of air-to-air radar and stand-off weapon capabilities. New FCR antenna scan controls provide greater flexibility when searching for targets in RWS and VS modes, while additional ECCM functionality allows missiles to be launched in Home-on-Jam mode against jamming targets. The update also includes improvements to the CM802AKG, expanded weapon programming options, and new route-planning functionality for stand-off munitions. Pilots will also benefit from a comprehensive launch envelope display on both the HUD and HSD for weapons such as the LS-6, GB-6, and CM802AKG, providing clear visual cues for launch parameters and weapon employment. Additional refinements include updated SMS pages, new cockpit immersion features, and several bug fixes, further enhancing the DCS: JF-17’s growing suite of precision-strike and beyond-visual-range capabilities.
See the full changelog here for all the details!
DCS: Syria Update
By Ugra Media
The DCS: Syria map update increases the map to 1000x980 km, or an area of 980 thousand square kilometres. A new territory will include the Gaza Strip, Israel, and Turkey. The cities of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Konya, Adiyaman, Kahramanmaras, and Diyarbakir will also be featured with unique structures, world-famous landmarks, historical monuments, and modern infrastructure. The renovation also includes large industrial and infrastructure facilities, including the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey, large quarries, cement plants in the Konya region, the unique Ermenek, Berdan, and Aksifat mountain dams, amusement parks, and many new military installations throughout the theatre of operations.
The total number of airfields and heliports has increased to 84, including Evatim Airbase, Hatzerim Airbase, Teyman Airfield, and Kedem Airfield. Additional sites include Cukurova International Airport, Adiyaman Airport, Diyarbakir Airport, Kahramanmaras Airport, and Konya Airbase. Smaller airfields are Gulechoba and Zarqa Airfields, while emergency facilities will include the H4 Emergency strip and abandoned airfields T2 and T3.
New military bases in Konya, Sanliurfa, and Diyarbakir are now included with many new points for the placement of air defence systems. All in all, these new sites significantly expand your ability to conduct complex operations throughout the region.
New spring and winter seasons have also been added for DCS: Syria. For the spring season, we have created a complete set of earth textures. All trees and shrubs have also been included. Snow-capped mountains in Lebanon and Turkey have been added for the winter season.
The map now adds considerable environmental and landscape improvements. These include a redesigned coastline and numerous upgrades to airfield infrastructure. The changes more closely match modern realities and enhance the authenticity of the entire theatre of operations.
Check out their newest video to see these improvements if you haven't already!
Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics