DCS 1.5.6.1938 Update

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DCS World 1.5.6
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Update 2017-02-10

Today we release a new crucial update - DCS 1.5.6.1938

This update introduces new aircraft DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Leatherneck Simulations also a number of fixes and additions. Release of DCS A-10C Stone Shield campaign

Below the list of fixes and additions.

DCS World
•   Su-25T. Quick Start, Single and Training missions were converted into the multilanguage format.
•   Su-25T. Added Russian localization for Training missions.
•   TF-51D. Added Training missions.
•   Added cargo name in status bar.
•   Helicopters. When track replays, helicopter "rudder trimmer" local settings will not apply. Only track settings will work.
•   Script Crash player with querying groups of Mi-8 and UH-1H will not bring crash.
•   FARP and cargo objects will be able to selecting and then viewed via the F10 map.
•   Ground units life in the trigger condition will correspond to lifebar indication.
•   Marker smoke of cargo unload zone will work at 2 km distance and closer.
•   Multiplayer. Server port can be reassigned in Multiplayer GUI.
•   VR. Tool tip box size corrected.
•   VR: Training mission helper cursor and highlight box will be visible.
•   Mission generator. Fixed error that appears with generating mission for some aircraft.
•   Fixed GUI error when using 'Nav. targets points' in ME.
•   Fixed GUI error when tried to change object type for object that already used in advanced task
•   Su-25T. Corrected payload with one jammer pod. Added second jammer pod.
•   Custom cockpit liveries now can be placed in C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Saved Games\DCS\Liveries folder (for example liveries for F-86 cockpit can be placed here: "C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Saved Games\DCS\Liveries\Cockpit_F-86F Sabre").
•   Antiradiation missiles. Corrected guidance system. Corrected launch zone calculation.
•   GBU-12 aiming corrected
•   Mouse cursor will disappear when idle
•   Mission generator. Mission generator will create radio presets section in mission file.
•   Placement of F-14s on a carrier deck corrected.
•   Training missions. Local player callsign will be correct
•   MQ-9 Reaper. Camo liveries corrected
•   Unit.getRadar() function now will return ‘true’ for tracking radars part of SAM complex.
•   Chinese speech support added
•   TOW Bradley M2 launch interval decreased to 2 sec
•   SAM Avenger too small launch interval in some cases corrected
•   SAM Stinger (Igla) launch event now appears in briefing
•   Ground unit weapons name in briefing corrected
•   ATGM launch delay when units belong the same group removed
•   Ground unit now continues deploy process after AI switching OFF and ON
•   Ground Search Radar becomes inactive (but remains rotates) when get 50% damage.
•   Updated 3D model of MiG-29S (9-13S).

Ka-50
•   Medvedev 2 Campaign. Chinese localization added.
•   Ka-50 cockpit sounds updated.

DCS Spitfire IX
•   Fixed invalid argument for side door net animation.
•   Magneto ON/OFF commands reversed.
•   Corrected typos in free flight instant mission.
•   Gunsight brightness commands works correct.
•   Wing guns will not work when corresponding wing goes off.

DCS F-5E
•   Fuel leakage from damaged fuel tank decreased
•   AHRS will not work when related CB'S are off
•   Fuel flow from external tanks corrected
•   Fixed landing gear alternate release
•   Roll trimmer motion rate decreased
•   Fixed frequent CADC failures.
•   Gear doors are open at cold start.
•   Added training mission on the use of GBU-12 bombs.
•   Added the section for use GBU-12 bombs in the Flight Manual

DCS FC3
•   Su-27. Added axes for separated pedal wheel brakes and nose wheel steering control
•   Su-27. Corrected F-5E payload in the instant mission Intercept.
•   Su-27. Emergency brake handle added into cockpit.
•   Su-33. Refueling probe will not appears inside cockpit.
•   Su-33. Emergency brake and Emergency hook handles added into cockpit.

DCS L-39
•   Added trimmer synchronization in multiplayer
•   Engine can be stopped in air when "solo flight" option enabled
•   Flaps control buttons will return into upper position after flaps moving finished
•   QS mission Cold Start corrected - added valid home ATC frequency to 19th channel

DCS UH-1H
•   Damaged pitot system can be repaired.
•   Player will not be able to interact with cockpit after all crew members are dead.

DCS A-10C
•   Air refueling sound will not play after disconnecting from tanker
•   Corrected damage model of engine nacelles.

DCS MiG-21bis
•   Fixed misaligned Taxi Lights
•   Fixed various external model (LOD) errors
•   Corrected R-13M and R-13M1 missile performance
•   Fixed anti-skid regardless of nose wheel brake
•   Corrected FM roll inertia
•   Corrected R-55 & RS-2US performance
•   Adjusted In-Ground Effect (IGE)

DCS M-2000C
•   Added dynamic nose and tail numbering
•   Added slight buffet at very high pitch rates
•   Added airfoil aerodynamic force shift back with mach
•   Updates to jammer switch functionality based on community feedback
•   Updates to reduce control effectiveness at high AOA
•   Updates to AP control tuning (some regimes still WIP)
•   Updates to various AP logic (some features still WIP)
•   Updates to afterburner fuel flow schedule (lower fuel flow with altitude as expected)
•   Updates to afterburner performance for acceleration timing (reduced from previous)
•   Updates to transonic drag modeling for performance and accelerating timing (greatly increased drag from previous)
•   Updates to external fuel tank and 530D parasite drag values for performance and acceleration timing (minor increase)
•   Updates to low speed AOA recovery control law for better response
•   Updates to airfoil tables and stability coefficients to better match sustained turn rate charts (in general before had too high subsonic, too low supersonic)
•   Updates to hydraulic system damage model
•   Fixed AP still in standby when re-engaged when AP was previously turned off while in standby
•   Fixed AP not allowed to disengage when in standby
•   Fixed FBW gains on ground behavior
•   Fixed some typos in tooltips
•   Fixed a minor blending issue in FBW control laws
•   Fixed engine inlet mass flow too high at high AOA
•   Fixed engine efficiency at altitude and at idle (reduced)
•   Fixed minor issue with drag reduction due to slats (reduction was too high previously)
•   Fixed bugs in nearly all campaign and training missions
•   Fixed INS flight plan no longer will reset when rearming or refueling

DCS Combined Arms
•   BMP-1 and BMD-1 now have common sight for all the turret armaments.
•   Fixed missile armament “hangup” in mode of “missile guidance”.
•   Voice message “enemy burn” will not play when destroying infantries.
•   Fixed inverted lengthwise swinging of unit body while accelerating or braking in reverse gear.

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
•   New 3D external model, textures and liveries.
•   New 3D cockpit model and part of the textures.
•   Pilot model updated.
•   Main altimeter got updated behaviour (lagging) when the internal vibrator is OFF.
•   Fixed main altimeter negative altitudes display.
•   Fixed a minor glitch in altimeters with the pointer jump, when the baro setting is changed during aircraft climbing/descending.
•   Barometric setting is not affected now by the pointer stuck due to the internal vibrator being OFF.
•   Rear cockpit STARTER CB will prevent engine starter operation when is pulled (works in parallel with the forward cockpit CB).
•   Fixed rear cockpit TARSYN control panel and FD annunciator panel.
•   Made clock chronometer seconds hand moving discretely (4 steps per a second).
•   Clock chronometer seconds hand will move backwards, when earlier time is set and chronometer was operating.
•   Fixed CAWS lights ON/OFF and dimming logic when battery cycled ON and OFF.
•   Modified cockpit snap views and default cockpit view.
•   Fixed smoke control panel layout.
•   Fixed smoke CB position.
•   Modified smoke colour.
•   GPU sound is heard now at external views.
•   Added new sounds in the cockpit: canopy, canopy lock/ safety handles, canopy detachment lever, parking brake handle, emergency gear extension lever, ejection handle.
•   Added a specific 'buzz' sound, which is heard once batteries are ON.
•   Sounds for canopy move and open/close locks and the 'buzz' sound are heard at external views now.
•   Added a quiet 'clicking' sound in cockpit. It is heard when the secondary DC bus is energized.
•   Added sound for UHF knobs.
•   Changed several cockpit sounds from mono to stereo.
•   Adjusted delays, open/close, lock/unlock, squeeze/release timings in the canopy animation.
•   The canopy safety catch (release handle) now can be squeezed with the canopy locked - the canopy will open immediately, once the canopy lever is unlocked.
•   Canopy animation updated.
•   Fixed View axis commands for Joystick Inputs.
•   Fixed magnetic compass light switch.
•   Selected second cockpit controls can be heard now from the other cockpit.
•   Fixed ADI display.
•   Added CN version of C-101 EB Flight Manual.
•   Added stairs and helmet to cockpit view when aircraft is off and canopy opened.
•   Other seat pilot's head is now animated in the cockpit.
•   Wheel chocks and stairs work correctly now in flyable aircraft.
•   Fixed external lights panel.
•   Fixed AI external lights logic.
•   Fixed landing light position.
•   Fixed cockpit mirror animation.
•   Pilot's helmet glass in first-person view implemented (‘H’ key by default).
•   Forward cockpit canopy will be teared off if it was not locked, once the ejection sequence has been started on ground.
•   Ejection safety pin now disables the eject handle clickspot until the safety pin is pulled.
•   Ejection seat model updated.
•   Deleted fuel flow test button from rear cockpit.



DCS 1.5.6.1648 Update 2017-02-03

DCS World
•   Added F-5E-3 skins by winners of F-5E skin contest
•   Added updated Kilo class submarine
•   AI SAMs will not shooting to dead aircraf
•   Fixed bug that caused to AI wingmen not starting up in some missions
•   Fixed stuttering on loading new terrain area
•   Corrected cockpit shadows

DCS L-39
•   Turn Coordinator deflection corrected
•   Fixed GMK heading synchronization in multiplayer

DCS FC3
•   MiG-29A/S collision model edited. MIG-29s will not explode on take off or landing.



DCS 1.5.6.1938 Update 2017-02-10

DCS World
•   S-25OF rocket. The motor flame effect increased to S-25L level.
•   Sweden was added to blue coalition by default.
•   Propeller drawing procedure in controllable aircraft was reworked to handle rare negative prop phase values in a way it won't change prop blur mode.
•   Trigger zone can be set to 5 meters radius now, instead 100 meters minimum earlier.
•   Corrected 3D shape of MiG-29S wingtips.
•   Force Feedback can be enabled for Saitek Cyborg Evo Force joystick (need to add ‘input.blacklist_ffb = false’ line into \Saved Games\DCS\autoexec.cfg file).
•   MP. Corrupted F10 map after Changing mission function restored.
•   MP. Client crash after connect to server when RB-04 is in flight fixed.
•   Faded UI when set antialiasing 8xQ fixed.

DCS F-5E
•   Muzzle flashes will not appear inside cockpit.

DCS Flaming Cliffs 3
•   Su-25. Gunsight reticle was restored.
•   Su-25. Bomb sight will not be too low.

DCS Combined Arms
•   DCS crash that appears when controllable Igla manpad collides with building fixed.
•   SAM SA-15 Tor will rearm

DCS Spitfire IX
•   Changed altimeter set pressure scale from ATA to millibars.