Chuck_Owl Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 With images and links : DCS World 1.2.15 and MiG-15bis! Both DCS World 1.2.15 and DCS: MiG-15bis are now available. You can download DCS World 1.2.15 using the automatic updater or download the installer files here. DCS: MiG-15bis can be purchased from DCS E-shop. DCS: MiG-15bis product page. We also have a series of videos to help you get started with the MiG-15bis here: DCS World 2 We are nearing a point where DCS World 2 will be available for a public, alpha release. The primary work remains with sorting out some issues with the unified .exe (no longer will the front end and simulation end operate as two separate exe). We have also been using this time to give mission builders better control of AI weapon jettison, afterburner use, and restrictions of when they can attack air and ground targets. Now that the 1.2.15 update is released, the team will be focused on final testing and preparing DCS World 2 (and the NTTR map) for its debut. DCS: Nevada Test and Training Map The actual art construction (elevation mesh and textures) of this map is more-or-less done with the remaining work being performance optimization and getting the AI units to operate within the map correctly (such as airfield taxi operations). As with DCS World 2, once 1.2.15 is released, this map will be the focus of testing to get it ready for its alpha, public release. In parallel with the new map, Red Flag campaigns for the F-15C and A-10C are in active development. DCS: L-39 Albatros The next aircraft to be released by Eagle Dynamics will be the L-39C and the L-39ZA. Both aircraft are in a later stage of development with most of the work now focused on the various cockpit systems and flight dynamics. This will be a fully-realized module with mouse-interactive cockpit and professional flight model. Although it will not be available at launch, two-players in the same aircraft is planned for the L-39. We see this as an important feature, not just for the L-39, but other current and future DCS modules. DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt The next World War II aircraft for DCS World will be the Thunderbolt. As you can see by the images in this newsletter, the cockpit is quite far along and overall project status is moving along nicely. Once the Bf 109 K-4 is out of beta (good progress as you can see in the 1.2.15 preliminary change log), progress on this module will further accelerate. DCS: Spitfire IX Following the Thunderbolt, the next of our World War II aircraft will be the glorious Spitfire IX. While not as far along as the Thunderbolt, aspects of it are underway as evidenced by the early cockpit renders seen in this newsletter DCS: F/A-18C Hornet No, it’s not a myth. Work on the Hornet continues with great progress on the air-to-surface radar. The real beam mapping mode is just about done, and once complete, the team will start work on the various sub-modes. This has been a critical new technology that had to be developed from scratch for this project. Included in this newsletter is the current status of the 6 DOF cockpit. It is still very much a work-in-progress but project development is now accelerating. Hawk for DCS World We are working closely with VEAO Simulations on preparing the Hawk for sale on the DCS e-shop. There have been a few remaining bugs that need to be resolved, but once complete, the module will be available from the DCS e-shop. In the meantime, you can download the VEAO installer here.
Chuck_Owl Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 Hi-res screenies available here http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2330706#post2330706
Blooddawn1942 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Can't wait to get my hands on the Jug! Outstanding aircraft! 7 tons and 8 barrels of pure devastation!!! My father witnessed them attacking our hometown at several occasions!
Blooddawn1942 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 We found 50 caliber cartridges and bomb fragments in our garden, resulting from attacks at the small railyard 300 meters away from our house. My father remembered oh to well the airraids he witnessed as a boy back in the days.
ram0506 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 The L-39 is definitely on my shopping list. The only trainer aircraft I`m going to purchase. I flew the little Albatros in FSX years ago. And I fell in love with her! The F-18 cockpit is also looking great by the way, very promising.
Bearcat Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Whoooot! Looking forward to that.. I already have the Jug & Spit in my lineup thanks to the DCS WWII investment.. I got the 190 & 109 that way as well...
TheBlackPenguin Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Same with Bearcat, have the Spit and Jug lined up due to DCS WW2 investment. Also got the Hawk and use that for jet training.
Guest deleted@30725 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Still seem to end up taking out the 190 whenever I go prop plane flying. I really like the mustang, but 'everyone' like the mustang. bah humbug. I'm looking forward to the spitfire most, but I'm trying not to get too hyped over it as I might expect too much from the legend and feel let down, but 109 vs spit fights will be nice if the wing tip issue is ever resolved in the 109. Some good years to be into flight sims. EDIT - Lets not forget I love the challenge of winding up the huey to do payload missions, plinking tanks in the ka 50 or playing some old school jet with the sabre. Edited February 28, 2015 by deleted@30725
MarcoRossolini Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Wow, DCS is going crazy, it's line up just gets bigger and bigger... If only I could get good with at least one of the aircraft...
6./ZG26_5tuka Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Don't know about the Jug, might be on my future wishlist. Definetly looking ahead to the 262 though, I can't even imagine how this one critical bird will be like to handle in DCS With this one they probably can truely make up for their hardcore image I guess. Oh and the Spit is a total no go for me, I have never liked it apart it being infornt of my Revi
Chuck_Owl Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 With this one they probably can truely make up for their hardcore image I guess. Oh and the Spit is a total no go for me, I have never liked it apart it being infornt of my Revi It's okay. Loving uglier planes is not a crime.
Saurer Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) It's okay. Loving uglier planes is not a crime. Hopefully, because it would be a shame if it's forbidden to fly the Spit Edited February 28, 2015 by Saurer
Trooper117 Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I know all you yanks like and love the P-47... but I was really hoping to get the Spitfire next. Bummer! Oh well, the Jug will no doubt end up in a sale like all the others... I'll no doubt pick it up then. As for the Spit, I'll pay full price as soon as it appears.
SvAF/F19_Klunk Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 The Jug would be the only reason I would get DCS.
1./JG42Nephris Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Great news, great planes and stuff , but what happened to Edge? To me Edge has more priority, as everything else. Which is from a customers view only of course, I guess Edge wont create that much money as new planes are supposed to do. However good progress being made.
ram0506 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Great news, great planes and stuff , but what happened to Edge? From last newsletter: We are nearing a point where DCS World 2 will be available for a public, alpha release... Now that the 1.2.15 update is released, the team will be focused on final testing and preparing DCS World 2 (and the NTTR map) for its debut.
=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Dont forget about VEAO, they also have a progress with P-40F and it appears they also got some stuff for F4F Wildcat : Its only a shame that they wont have any of their historical opponents. With P-40F you can do this and that, but Wildcat ...
t4trouble Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Dont forget about VEAO, they also have a progress with P-40F and it appears they also got some stuff for F4F Wildcat : Its only a shame that they wont have any of their historical opponents. With P-40F you can do this and that, but Wildcat ... British No. 892 Squadron Fleet Air Arm took delivery of new Martlet IV fighters (a lend-lease version of the American F4F-4 Wildcat fighter). The squadron subsequently embarked of the light escort carriers HMS Archer and HMS Battler.
=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Yes yes, I know. British had quite a bit of Martlets. That does not change the fact that the only opponent they can encounter is 190 D-9 and 109 K-4. I simply see no role for this aircraft, and buying it for fun ... well, there are better things to buy for 50 $, which you can also use later in combat.
javelina Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I'll buy any WWII bird they put out. Love the Jug, P-40, and the F4F. But would love to have "Whistling Death...."
ST_ami7b5 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I am almost scared to say that Jug is probably the only plane I won't buy in DCS:WWII series. It's just an ugly ogre imho P.S. Don't shoot me I'm just a guitar player...
ram0506 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Ugly she is! But it will be interesting to see how she behaves. And as I already gave a lot of money to kickstarter, I will get her anyways.
Bearcat Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I'll buy any WWII bird they put out. Love the Jug, P-40, and the F4F. But would love to have "Whistling Death...." Me too... 8 50s and one of the fastest fighters in a dive bested only by the Tempest and the meteor I think... IIRC.. Durable as all get out.. Whats not to like..
6./ZG26_5tuka Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) I'd definetly more intersted in the P-47 if it was a razorback, don't know why they always get left behind As for the Corsair I preferr the birdcage variants. Looks way better and also isn't as numerous as the later a and d versions in the sim genre, but that's not even planed. Another strong personal wish of mine (although not entirely WW2) would be the Skyraider. What else to say - 2800 hp of pure awesoness does not need any justification Edited March 1, 2015 by Stab/JG26_5tuka
Guest deleted@30725 Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 I am almost scared to say that Jug is probably the only plane I won't buy in DCS:WWII series. It's just an ugly ogre imho P.S. Don't shoot me I'm just a guitar player... At least only your enemies have to look at it while you shoot them down eh.
MiloMorai Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 Me too... 8 50s and one of the fastest fighters in a dive bested only by the Tempest and the meteor I think... IIRC.. Durable as all get out.. Whats not to like.. Critical Mach Number for the P-47 was .68. Spitfire was above .80.
ST_ami7b5 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 At least only your enemies have to look at it while you shoot them down eh. LOL, ofc. I will buy that ogre in the end. I have a book "P-47 Thunderbolt vs Bf 109G/K" by Martin Bowman. The 109 was about half of the P-47' weight
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