DCS 2.5.2 Open Beta

An update has been released today for DCS 2.5.2 Open Beta.

DCS 2.5.2.20036 Update 8

DCS World
Corrected an airdrome surface marking in the ME satellite view.
The helicopters will landing on the CVN-70 deck.
The helicopter doesn't perform the task Ground Escort in some cases - fixed.
MP. Net phantom long teleportation for new client - partially fixed (WIP).
Eliminated the strange maneuvers of AI aircraft after attack a target in group.
SAM and AA missiles. The system of variable coefficients of proportional navigation is implemented. Only for MIM-104 Patriot so far. WIP.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
When Using Custom Cockpit Livery other than Default, the Default will not to Load simultaneously.
HUD glass has become lighter.
Corrected Radar Page TDC Control.
Implemented the Maximum aspect cue.

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed crashing issue on aircraft re-initialization (respawn, refly)
Fixed crashing issue due to ELINT page dump
Fixed crashing issue due to Radar texture memory issues
Reworked overall Sidewinder seeker behaviour.
Increased Rb-74 (AIM-9L) all-aspect capabilities.
Fixed RB24J (AIM-9P) to be properly rear-aspect.
Re-added kneeboard settings page
Fixed trim on ground start - now defaults to 3 degrees
Added realtime mirror rendering
Added clickable helpers to disable mirrors
Completed release candidate of flight manual
Viggen canopy glass now uses glass shader - compatibility with Kegety's VR mod
Viggen canopy glass raindrop effect added
Overhauled night lighting
Improved accuracy of all bombing modes/sights (sans Dive bombing)

DCS Hawk T1 by VEAO
New cockpit 3D model
Info on missing files for this update: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=217162
NOTE: Parking brake has moved to right hand panel towards the rear behind the map box.
New PBR cockpit textures
Cockpit night lighting bug fix
Cockpit performance tweaks (better FPS)
Cockpit further enhancements for VR
Keyboard and Joystick Controls updated for night lighting
DCS Spitfire IX
When you call the Input Panel in the game will open the correct profile of the Spitfire modification.

DCS Ka-50
Training missions added CN voiceover
DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Added new cockpit 3D model and textures.

Campaigns
A-10C Operation Piercing Fury - Mission 08: Removed some trees blocking target view. Mission 14: Removed trees, adjusted AI helicopter landing logic, adjusted enemy vehicle waypoint logic. Mission 15: Removed trees along main road, fixed friendly helicopter landing / timing, and bomb in zone for bridge trigger (GBU-12).
P-51D Charnwood Campaign - added RU localization.

Known Issues
Due the technical issues the cockpits of MiG-21bis and SA342 are temporary disabled in this build.
Possible issues with the respawn of clients on the carrier deck.

This is not a new update, just some housekeeping to keep our files up to date. This was the small hotfix released last week just before flight time.

DCS 2.5.2.20143 Update 8 Hotfix

Introduced DCS: Yak-52
The work of MiG-21bis and SA342 cockpits restored.

DCS World
4th client will not explodes when appears on carrier deck.
ME. Added option to select which CAT a client or player spawns on.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
Corrected AIM-120 HUD symbol.
Added Rmin, Rne, and Rmax indications on radar display.
Missing AIM-120 loading options - fixed.
Corrected AIM-120 loadout mass and drag.
Wings will be folded in the spawn on the carrier parking hot.

Campaigns
Spitfire Epsom Campaign. Update to all 12 missions that adds drop tanks and bombs to Spitfire flights where appropriate. It also adds a section on dive bombing tactics to the mission 2 and mission 12 briefing.
Viggen Red Flag Campaign. Update to lineup cards for mission 2-10.

Just went into Open Beta and there was an update (about 450 Mb) - Open Beta is now version 20601 while Release remains at 20143

Just went into Open Beta and there was an update (about 450 Mb) - Open Beta is now version 20601 while Release remains at 20143

As Devil mentioned last week, Open Beta has been updated to version 2.5.2.20601.

I traded e-mail with SeaQuark yesterday and today and confirmed that the Korea! 1952 server will now be permanently updated to open beta. He mentioned that the only reason he might switch temporarily to Release is if a really bad open beta update slips through the cracks.

So, you can make up your own mind about the need to keep a copy of DCS Release in your PC. Frankly, if you need the space in your hard-drive for those nice pics of you and the kids at the beach, then un-install the Release version and save yourself the angst of having to keep two versions up to date. Since Devil helped to solve my Tacview control screen issues with Open Beta, I no longer have a need to maintain Release. So it's off to the recycle can for that.

version 2.5.2.20601 update is 248 MBs in size and includes:

DCS 2.5.2.20601 Update 9
The next modules was migrated to new keyless DRM copy protection system.
Nevada
Normandy
WWII Asset Pack
Spitfire
Su-33
AJS-37 Viggen
Mirage-2000


DCS World
Added South Africa (ME, logbook)
Don't work pre-planned failures on some planes - fixed.
Fighters taking off from CV drift to the right - fixed.
VR. The problem with second mission launch on ATI video cards fixed.
Fixed Error appears when you try to add a input key commands after switching between different modules.
DCS won't start after cleaning list of coalitions - fixed.
P-51D added to China.
F-14A added to Iran.
Added units to Oman and UAE.
Added to Iran missed earlier SA-10 CP 54K6.

DCS F/A-18C Hornet
Eliminated slides on deck.
Added AIM-9X Air-to-Air missile.
Added indication and sounds for EW.
Added FLOOD mode for AIM-7.
Added max target aspect cue на DDI (Radar format)
TOF issues for AIM-7/120 fixed.

DCS AJS 37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Exterior mirrors now reflect the environment
Fixed various clipping and shine-through issues in exterior (esp. Cockpit)
Sculpted new normal map for exhaust nozzle and area
Sculpted new normal map for exterior exhaust shell
Added RoughMet textures for the exhaust shell
Added static turbine texture for better deep engine detail
Metal elements on wings now have appropriate material definitions
SPA-mode: Fix of adding more than 9 MALs should reset count + manually entered MALs shouldn’t be overwritten.
SPA-mode: Info about fix (target heading and speed) wasnt displayed after a SKU-fix was taken and then it was also immediately overwritten in AKTPOS.
Other various fixes to SPA-mode
Bombing: Added bomb-rate "catch-up" on first bomb impulses: improves bombing accuracy
Bombing: DYK/dive bombing mode changed so release is begun at later time making the sight more centered in view and easier to use
Custom cartridges: Automatically generated mission plans improved with additional info in kneeboard
Custom cartridges: ability to automatically generate mission for MÅL and SKU targets by landing and setting master mode BER.
Custom cartridges: for dynamically generated cartridges the time-on-target can be changed with key command.
Other custom cartridge fixes
Added Quick Missions for Persian Gulf Map.
Changes to AI RB-04E definitions. AI now fire RB-04 and break away.
Updated RB04 / RB15 Warhead
Tweaked RB04E motor burntime..

DCS Yak-52
3 blade propeller skin corrected.
Animation of priming plunger corrected.
Throttles visuals sync in both cockpits.
The flaps control is available for solo flight.
Fixed ARK-15M control light not showing status upon mission start.
Changed ejection order so that trainee ejects first.
Added Bare Metal skin for all countries.
Maximum nose wheel deflection angle corrected.
The setup radio frequency in the ME will be shown on the cockpit radio correctly.
Set trim analog axis to be bi-directional.
Added a properly sized oil cooler.
Implemented hide stick option.
Major improvement of input terms and cockpit tooltips.

DCS FC3
Su-27/J-11A. AI intake FOD shields not retract after takeoff corrected.
J-11A. Engine sound corrected.
Su-25T. Very bright screen of Shkval corrected.
Su-33. Corrected an AI deck takeoff procedure without strange movements.
Su-27. Fuel increases after maneuver if "Unlimited Fuel" is checked - fixed.

DCS Spitfire IX
Spitfire CW liveries LODs corrected.
Reworked drop tank jettison so it pulls on attached drop tank only.

DCS F-5E
TACAN Volume Knob axis fixed.
Restored animation of TDC.

DCS Persian Gulf
Corrected Sirri Island VOR wrong frequency in map

Missions
Mi-8MTV2 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
Ka-50 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
FC3 - added Instant Action missions for Persian Gulf.
F/A-18C - added new Instant Action missions, gate flight, 8 vs 8 battle and two Case III landing.
Yak-52 - Added Instant Action missions for Nevada, Persian Gulf and Normandy maps.

Campaigns
F-15C Red Flag Campaign added CN localization

Skins
L-39C skins:
French EC24 by NOiD.
German Bundeswehr 28+53 by Papacharly.
P-51D skins (China Asset Pack):
PLAAF by zj_561
F/A-18C skins:
Turkey 162nd Sq by c@sper

VERSION 2.5.2 OPEN BETA IS COMPLETE. PLEASE REVIEW 2.5.3 OPEN BETA THREAD FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT UPDATES.