DCS 2.5.2. Release

DCS World 2.5.2.18736.400 Release

Time to update again gents,

You might have completed this already, so for the record here is the newest update to the stable release version of DCS World.

To avoid confusion please understand that the release numbers for open beta and release are now the same. I'd recommend this sequence if you have not updated it yet.

Open DCS World Open Beta and allow the new updater to download. Update DCS 2.5.2.18736.400 Open Beta (it should tell you that you have the most up to date copy). Close it.

Now open your old DCS World 2.5.2 Release and allow the new updater to download. It will ask if you want to update to DCS World 2.5.2.18736.400 Release. Click yes.

The updater will then begin to copy files from your DCS World Open Beta folder (version 2.5.2.18736.400) and paste these into your DCS World folder (40,695 MBs) to update your release version to 2.5.2.18736.400. This will apply all recent fixes and updates rolled out under the open beta into your release version.

I've completed the update and tested connection to the Korea server. All works fine.

Change-log entry lists the following updates to this Final version

DCS 2.5.2.18736.400

DCS F/A-18C Hornet and The Persian Gulf map is available.
Added CVN-74 J.C.Stennis aircraft carrier.
L-39 Kursant Campaign and F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign is available

The first version of the video memory manager is presented, which will purge the video memory when the video memory budget allocated by Windows is reached. The resources that were not used in the last 10 seconds are first to be purged.

New OFFLINE mode is now implemented. User can turn on OFFLINE mode that allows the game to be used without internet identification and without a time limit. Note: user must turn off OFFLINE mode on the same PC. OFFLINE mode cannot be turned off from another PC even with the same user's login.


DCS World
Kh-25 and Kh-29 will follow the laser beam target point of the Su-25/25T optical station when player to shift the target point after launch.
Aircraft AI will be changing altitude between waypoints less aggressively.
Removing scenery objects via trigger will not be stay in the invisible mode, they will be removed completely.
MP. Added additional list of checkboxes for advanced IC server options: require pure textures, require pure models and require pure clients.
If an airbase has multiple runways in parallel the ATC will indicate which runway the player should take.
GUI. Input window. Device names in Input table can be customized.
Added China Asset Pack.
AI helo crew will not sink into FARP surface.
StaticObject.destroy() on cargo object will removes the cargo instead of killing it.
MP. Client will not gets wrong briefing from last played single player mission instead of the right briefing from current MP mission.
Fixed crash with Transport.dll
F10 map. labels in high resolution (1440p, 2160p etc) with turned on Scale GUI option will be in correct position on the map.
Fixed crash when briefing is set by trigger.
LAU-61 and LAU-3 rocket launcher will not looks empty when rockets in the tubes.
Multi Display. Fixed some freezes in 140 degrees FOV.
Deferred Shading render locked in the game and can not be turned off. DCS ceased support of old graphic render without Deferred Shading.
The SF key linked to user's account can't be activated with another account.
A-10A, A-10C. Corrupted TV display fixed.
Fixed CTD when Helicopter AI group landing on the ground..
The sun will not shine through the rearview mirrors.
ME maps. Fixed the captions that could be corrupted by zoom and moving.
MP. Changed the order of server IC options on client.
The player will not have the opportunity to see the usermarks of the opposite coalition.
Added option to use built-in to VR device mic and speakers or not.
The aircraft will not ignores the task via triggered action for changing waypoint.
Restored moonlight in the night.
ME. MLRS FDDM vehicle has been moved to Artillery category.
ME. Fixed GUI Error after deleting a unit when using the list box.
MiG-29S. The old R-77 launcher replaced with corrected new one.
ARM Kh-25MP. Minimum range was increased.
ARM AGM-45. Minimum range was increased.
Added new warning window with switching to OFFLINE mode.
AA missile R-77. Corrected data for launch zone calculation, turn off the loft maneuver.
Fixed incockpit heavy breath sound at high G.
ME. Fixed error caused using the list box of vehicles with appointed target mark.
Su-25T: training mission CN voiceover fixed
In-cockpit mirrors will not have red outline.
Sound - reworked guns sources loading routine to allow aircraft-module-specific samples to be used.
Restored texture of KDO G40
Added scripting functions for airbase parking data (true/false parameter).
Group list immediately shows changes which user made in unit panel
Airlifted troopers will not ignore point and radius zone of embarking.
Aircraft with "uncontrolled" setting will not damages aircraft carrier.
Aircraft will not takeoff from an unactivated aircraft carrier.
Graphic options. SSAA disabled above 1080P.
Updater updated (worked with 'deltas')
Spawn cold aircraft on ship deck with folded wings.
If the unit being followed is destroyed DCS crashes - fixed.
ME. Added feature of static templates.
JTAC radios comms error due to SA-18 fixed.
ME. Ground/water units numeration corrected.
The modulation of shipborne radios set to AM by default.
MP. Server will show a warning to clients who do not have a map used in the mission.
NVG brightness adjustment is over sensitive - corrected.
AI armed speed boats. Corrected performing turns in the formation.
Mi-8MTV2. Rear gunner will be removed when cargo doors are disabled.
Western aircraft RWR's will not be pick up the FA-18C Lot 20 as Unknown.
Chinese J-11 will shows up as 29 on RWR.
Corrected a supersonic sound Mach cone of the missiles.
The radars of SA-3 will be displayed on RWR: P-19 Flat Face radar - FF,
SNR S-125 Neva Low Blow radar - LB.
Long radio subtitles are superimposed with triggered messages - fixed.
Radio subtitles will not appear if you are not on the same frequency.

DCS Flaming Cliffs
MiG-29. R-27R aligned on launcher.
MiG-29A fuel tanks position corrected.
MiG-29. External light adjustments, headlight color tuned.
Corrected carrier arresting cables physics. Su-33 will not explodes if arresting hook contact with cable in backward move.
J-11A. Corrected pilot suit skin. Different skins will have its own pilot skin in F1 view.
J-11A. The HUD symbols will not place out of glass borders.
J-11A. The HUD language will depend by selected language in the options.
J-11A. Will be displayed on the RWRs of western aircraft as Su-27.
J-11A. Added customized cockpit support for J-11A
J-11A. AI and Flyable have no Su-27 sound effect fixed.
FC3: added A-10A CN flight manual
Su-27. Slat indicator will works.
Su-27. Fuel level gauge fixed.
Mig-29. An instrument and flashlights lighting corrected.

DCS Hawk T1 by VEAO
First round of changes to the FM behaviour.
Improvements to departure from flight logic.
Improvements to electrical system logic.
Fix for the taxi bug.
Improvements to AoA calculations.
System damage improvements.
PBR improvements to the external model and skins.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM
EHSD Moving Map Enabled
EHSD Data pages
DMT axis control enabled
ECS System operational (oxygen and cabin pressure logic)
Hypoxia modeling enabled
Auto-start functional (deployed with EHSD updates)
Auto-stop functional (deployed with EHSD updates)
SAS Pitch, Roll, Yaw WCA indications functional
DEP RES WCA indication functional
Radios functional in non-easy comm (only controllable from UFC/ODU currently)
Added KC-135 Drogue Tanker AI
AG master mode selection improvements
USS Tarawa TACAN enabled
Armament control panel improvements and corrections
STRS Page update
Laser code input updated
AGM-65E handler enabled (WIP)
IRMV Sensor select bug fixed
TPOD THC select bug fixed
DMT sensor movement in LSS
Vapor effects initial implementation
ACNIP and Radio Control Set (Backup Radio Control functionality)
Cold cockpit switch position corrections
MPCD brightness glow/reflection added
EDP brightness knob functional
Cleaned up cockpit command params of unused duplicates
Engine stress damage overhaul (better indications as damage occurs, correct resetting of damage, more dynamic modeling of damage through RPM range)
Corrected inertia modeling of weight and balance with respect to fuel consumption and refueling
Corrected actuator movement rate of flight controls actuators
Corrected aileron effectiveness coefficients
Corrected COMM2 UFC knob not animating correctly and tied with water flow light on EDP
Added LODs for external model for optimization
Optimized collision model
IR Maverick slew and lock updates
Stabilator indicator correction
Corrected water flowing on and off rapidly in Landing STO mode
Corrected MPCD glow not going off when MPCD goes off after being on
Corrected minor shake due to gear model when not moving with parking brake
Increase canopy open/close speed to match video references
Canopy open/close keyboard shortcut now automatically performs unlock handle
Corrected Radio COMM 2 not working in UFC mode
Corrected ARBS/DMT TDC bug.
IR/TV Mavs launch constrain keyhole is now active.
AGM-65Es are now active.
MPCD behavior after firing a Maverick has been updated.
IR/TV Mavs axis slew is now active.
STRS Page WPN FAIL message bug is now fixed. (The bug appears when using mavericks).
Weapon AUTO (CCRP) release mode improved logic, cues, and accuracy
Weapon CIP (CCIP) release mode is upgraded. Still WiP.
NVG Brightness control
Altitude Sensor Selector preventing use of IRMAVs bug fixed.
Updated KC-135B model
Updated UFC font

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM
Added 9 Training Missions for NTTR from Baltic Dragon
Corrected overall hydraulic logic and fix loss of control when engine going off and using emergency hydraulics
Corrected control surface hard-over when on ground for high AOA (tail wind on aircraft when sitting on deck)
Corrected fuel pump switch being able to move when engine start cover it
Corrected Gun ARM, else SAFE joystick abstraction not working when going back into SAFE
Corrected transfer light not coming on during refuel
Vortices/vapor effects
Cockpit clock bug fix.
Vortices/vapor effects
Corrected issue when on engine idle on ground and subsystems not receiving power correctly
Corrected endless refueling when on ground and requesting less internal fuel than currently in aircraft
Corrected AI main gear pos contact point slightly above ground
Corrected linearity in pitch control for consistent pitch down response
Caucasus campaign bug fixes for Mission 01 and Mission 13.

DCS SA342 by Polychop Simulations
Added SA342Minigun module
Added SA342Minigun addendum.txt file in module Doc folder
Corrected PBR textures, no more "roughmet" textures are used, according to particular light conditions some issues may still show
Multicrew mode, Nadir use has been moved to copilot, pilot is no more able to use the Nadir if a copilot is aboard.
Corrected Rockets range and effect
Corrected Mistral missile, now it's all aspects and 7km range
Corrected HOT3 effect regarding unarmoured vehicles (infantry, trucks ...)
Added Copilot Intercom functionality
Corrected Cockpit glasses
Reworked Gyro and AP logic
In order to prevent conflicts between the main joystick and a possible second joystick when targeting with the camera, a new option has been added in Options/Special/SA342 named "SECOND JOYSTICK FOR CAMERA", it has to be unchecked if you don't use a second joystick for the Camera (Viviane or else) and it has to be checked if you use a second joystick.
Due to latency issues, ability for the copilot to pilot the helicopter in multicrew mode has been removed.
Added missing keyboard or joystick assignments in controls, Warning, Due to new input additions, it could be needed to re-assign some inputs.
Restored behavior at ground, the helicopter will begin to roll or pitch around 45% torque
Corrected controls position for FFB or non-FFB sticks, including diamond, 3d stick in cockpit view, 3d stick in external view
Corrected ADF guage CAP flag
Cockpit lights have been fixed including writings flickering, issues may persist under specific light conditions
Replaced "Improve your skill" mission 2.5.0 version
Corrected sun glasses
A new document has been added to the module doc folder, named "Gazelle Multicrew 24-04-2018.txt" talking about multicrew limitations.
Damages due to negative g has been added
FM has been refined in some areas
Corrected camera control when in slaved mode
NADIR, Auxiliaries will display continuously i.e "AUX 1-6". Pressing AUX key again or using the EFF long key press will revert to previous display.
Weapons training missions changed for Caucasus and Nevada.
Minigun gunner animation is still WIP and will be corrected
The Gazelle module goes out of beta state, potential still existing issues will be corrected in time.
Gazelle TV black screen fixed

DCS A-10C
Adjusted default VR View.
A-10A, A-10C. Corrupted TV display fixed.
Datalink restored.
A-10C: training mission CN voiceover fixed.
Internal cockpit flood lights restored.

DCS Combined Arms
UNCONTROLLED checkbox will disabled control of ground forces from F10 map for all roles except Game Master.
Briefing panel can be called in the game.

DCS Ka-50
Fixed crash in the Beslan airport when user asked taxiing.

DCS F-5E
Taxi/Landing lights corrected.

DCS F-86F
Corrected missions: training F-86F Bomb and 4 singleplayer Street Sweeper, Flight Suit Attitude, Sabre Strike, First Jet Strike Fighter.

DCS NS430
fixed backwards scrolling breaks autofill/info for App/Dep
fixed NRST USR WPT screen not working.
fixed Night time kills pop out window.
Right Knob scrolling through letters randomly - fixed.


DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Updated CN localization.
Updated external model with new nose shape as it was too sharp.
FD command bars will stay in view with FD powered off only when battery power is available.
Kneeboard:
Solved the inability to assign page up and page down to kneeboard both with keyboard and joystick.
Solved the inability to assign shortcuts to kneeboard both with keyboard and joystick.
Solved the inability to mark current position in kneeboard map with joystick.
Inputs:
Fixed possibility to assign HSI Course and Heading Knobs to keyboard and joystick.
Fixed possibility to assign Speed Bug to keyboard and joystick.
Fixed possibility to assign Altimeter Pressute Setting to keyboard and joystick.
Updated EB keyboard and joystick input files. Multiple corrections and additions plus added rear cockpit.
Fixed TACAN range.
Fixed helmet glass in VR.

DCS MiG-21Bis by Magnitude 3 LLC
DCS MiG-21Bis by Magnitude 3 LLC
Updated instrument needles to stop Z buffering.
Fixed ADI tape’s animation and 3D mesh.
Fixed textures on English ASP switches and other objects.
Adjusted phosphor green glow to be brighter.
Adjusted red flood-lights to be brighter.
Created new indicator lights.
Corrected SPO's center area not to rotate when switching between night/day modes.
Corrected Russian text on the T-10 indicators and radar lights.
Corrected radio channel numbers and Russian text on list.
Corrected material attribute on mirror.
Removed duplicate 3D mesh objects in cockpit.
Added raindrop effect.
HUD glass changed for visual enjoyment.
Fixed missing kneeboard maps.
Chinese cockpit added by uboats.
Fixed landing gear strut lights from being on constantly.
Fixed material attributes on RN-24/28 bombs and APU-13MT rail.
Fixed 3D mesh vertical tail top section to be more curved.
Adjusted landing and taxi lights as a temporary fix to prevent cockpit bleed-through.
Corrected materials on LOD4 causing objects to be invisible.
Corrected UVs on tac-numbers.
Added DPRK 2016 livery. (Based on #42)
Added PLAAF white livery by uboats.
Added Slovakia, Iran, Iraq and Syria liveries by Jack
Fixed a bug that caused small errors in aerodynamic forces calculation for the landing gear.
Slight improvements in "Game Flight Mode" and/or "Simplified Engine Management" when on.
Engine won't shut down on high lateral or high negative longitudinal acceleration (such are in spins)
Engine won't stop at low oil pressure time trigger.
Engine won't shut down at low fuel pressure.
Added RSBN frequencies for Persian Gulf.
Updated mission folder structure.
Added Chinese localization for missions.

DCS Mi-8MTV2 by BST
Corrected training mission MI-8MTV2-Training-Weapons.
Corrected instant missions Mi-8MTV2-QS-Convoy Raid and Mi-8MTV2-QS-Target Practice.

DCS MiG-15bis by BST
Corrected cockpit white lamps.
Corrected training missions.

DCS L-39
The behaviour of CB "МРП-РВ" when mission started first time corrected.

DCS UH-1
Added new Instant action missions for Persian Gulf.
Player aircraft will be able to born on the ramp of carrier.

DCS Spitfire IX
Tail wheel animation corrected.

DCS Normandy 1944
More detailed objects and realistic airfield textures. The textures now reflect the more dusty, lighter, sandy surfaces
Removal of permanent structures from ALG airfields
Concrete surfaces for the airfields of Evreux, Carpiquet, and Tangmere
Shallow water zones along the coastal areas
New stone bridges
More structures like farm houses outside the detailed areas of the map
Added more objects like windmills

WWII Assets pack
New units added:
M12 gun motor carriage
M30 cargo carrier
M2A1/M3 halftrack
StuG IV
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma"
Sd.Kfz. 7 artillery tractor
Sd.Kfz. 251
Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad
Horch staff car
Barrage balloons
LCVP Higgins boats
UK soldier


Campaigns
A-10C BFT Campaign. BFT01 - Some minor vehicle updates. BFT02 - Corrected voice over. BFT04, BFT09 - Corrected bug after missed approach. Adjusted the altitude triggers make them work better.
F-15C The Georgian War - missions 2, 11, 12 updated.
Mi-8MTV2 The Border - missions 6, 11, 13 updated.
A-10C Sturmovik - missions 7, 10 fixed.
A-10C The Enemy Within Campaign - missions 7 and 17 corrected.
UH-1H Argo Campaign - some missions corrected.
A-10C Advanced Campaign - corrected missions AAT10 - AG Missile Employment.
Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign - fixed conditions of landing in missions 10 and 14.
Mi-8MTV2 Spring Tension Campaign - fixed condition of landing in missions from 1 to 9.
BS2 Republic Campaign - added CN localization.
A-10C NTTR Red Flag Campaign - added CN localization.



New Skins:
F-86F IIAF Imperial Iranian by carss.
KC-135 Turkish Air Force by c@sper.
F-5E IRIAF 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron by jponti.
F-5E IRIAF by drPhibes.
MiG-29A IRIAF Sand-Blue skin by bounj.
Mi-8MTV2 NAJA Special Police by OfficerAMR.
Mi-8MTV2 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Blue by OfficerAMR.
Mi-8MTV2 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Sand by OfficerAMR.

After updating both Open Beta and Release versions I suggest you run Repair DCS World and Repair DCS World OpenBeta programs which you will find under Eagle Dynamic folder in your desktop left popup menu. Just makes sure that any unwanted fragments are removed.

Thanks Dev,

I'll do that today. I also noticed while flying a recon last night that my aliasing was off. The edges of my cockpit and instruments were very jagged and poorly defined so I've reset the MSAA x 2 and left SSAA at none (I read an article saying that SSAA uses a lot more memory than MSAA). Also noticed a lot of bad stuttering while in flight. No other players were in the server at that time and SeaQuark has eliminated all the big spawn events for the "bomber" flights so I have no idea as to what might be causing that. Maybe the repair function will correct what ever is causing this stutter.

Good news is that with the Release version I now have the Tacview controls back and can disable the auto-record function to improve my frame rates.

Let's hope that this version runs stable for the remainder of the season.

DCS 2.5.2.19273.411 was made available for download on the 11th of July. If you want to keep your Release version up to date, then open it and allow the update to download.

New build of Normandy 1944 map with all additions and corrections.
Added Spitfire IX clipped wings version.
Added bombs and external fuel tanks for Spitfire.

DCS World
ME. Payload panel. The payload can be renamed in all cases.
ME. Carrier COMM FREQ can be assigned for each ship.
ME. New a unit's 2D view on the map. Units to always appear above / on top of static objects.
ME. New a unit's 2D view on the map. New button (tank in plan view) was added to lower bar in ME for show the unit models.
ME. Ships. TACAN can be assigned to exact ship, not whole group.
Doors of hangar don't open after spawn the plane - fixed.
Fixed crash that caused by helicopter spawn on carrier.
Incorrect route for AI when parking in a hangar - fixed.
The AI aircraft will not eject after takeoff if the carrier is deactivated.
Corrected Italy chevrons script for logbook by Automan.
Added F-86F RSAF skin made by CHSubZero based on PSD of Skatezilla.
Carrier doesn't raise shield when client borned on catapult - fixed.
After saving a static template, the names of objects on the map are changed to DictKey_GroupName - fixed.
Module manager. Disable useless tabs in offline mode.
GUI. Error when trying to save template with an invalid file name - fixed.

DCS F/A-18C
Added carrier cold start instant action missions
Nose gear shuttle will be attach to catapult correctly.
Gear strut uncompression corrected.
The aiming of CBU corrected.
Waypoint number can be changed on Waypoint Data page.
MDI's blank when trying to export to other displays - fixed.
Removed 2*Mk-83 from center pylon.
Unable to select AG weapon after launching AIM-7 - fixed.
Carrier deck. After connecting launch bar to the shuttle, player can disconnect with second key U press.
TACAN TTG indication errors - fixed.
"AA Gun and AIM-9 Sidewinder" mission corrected.
Course line disappears with 5 and 10 scales - fixed.
Added abeam distance to course line.
Gen Tie fixed.
Added third option for throttle afterburner detent.
UFC doesn't display TACAN channel and status when it's OFF - fixed.
TACAN callsign is missing on DDI and HUD until TCN audio volume is greater than zero - fixed.
Selective jettison releases rack instead stores - fixed.
Holes in gear bays - fixed.
Corrected fuel tanks pressurization cautions.
Mk-82 Snakeye bomb always releases retarded - fixed.
Caution EXT XFER is missing when external fuel available with BINGO state - fixed.
Rocket pods can't be jettisoned without BRU-33 - fixed.
Rocket pods can't be jettisoned from BRU-33 after rocket launch - fixed.
AIM-7 on LAU-115 jettison - corrected.
LAU-115 can't be normally jettisoned after missile launch - fixed.
Single bomb can't be jettisoned with RACK/LCHR option selected - fixed.
Current weapon is deselected after priority weapon has been jettisoned - fixed.
Priority weapon station doesn't save - fixed.
Radar too easily losing contacts - fixed.
Systems still energized by external power despite ExtPWR switches are disabled - fixed.
AI F/A-18C will not try to taxi to catapult occupied by player.
Trigger error in Nevada FA-18C AA Gun and AIM-9 quickstart mission - fixed.
While internal wing tanks are disabled, aircraft doesn't send to tanker event for terminate refueling process - fixed.
Engine Anti-Ice system, doesn't cause caution/advisories - fixed.
Missing DUD cue restored.
Reflected CUE for CCIP bombing is mechanized correctly.
Break X/Pull Up cue is displaying when the aircraft is not pointed at the ground - fixed.

DCS CA
Incorrect position vehicles sight when GUI scale option is ON - fixed

DCS A-10C
Datalink work restored.

DCS Flaming Cliffs
J-11A input missing command fixed

DCS Black Shark
Datalink work restored.

DCS Spitfire LF Mk IX
Drop tank can't be connected to fuel pipeline - fixed.

DCS Bf 109 K-4
MW-50 restored.

DCS Fw 190 D-9
MW-50 restored.

DCS UH-1H
Fixed crash on repair.

DCS AV-8B N/A by Razbam Simulations LLC
Fixed external lights flashing inside of cockpit (disco strobe issue)
UFC Waypoint edit and data entry logic
Waypoint edit via moving map and TDC
MPCD Compass radio logic
Updated LHA Tarawa model and collision model
Corrected braking force that was causing movement during 60% RPM engine check
Add keybindings for anti-ski and electrical from community (Peagle)
Added further keybindings and switch abstractions from community (LeCurvier and Nero.ger)
Removed duplicate and unused Engine Start and Engine Stop keybind, to initiate auto-start or auto-stop sequence use the commands in the "Cheat" section (default Win+Home and Win+End)
Training missions in Caucasus
Rain falling on HUD glass fixed

DCS AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations
Fixed crashing issue on aircraft re-initialization (respawn, refly)
Reworked overall Sidewinder seeker behaviour.
Increased Rb-74 (AIM-9L) all-aspect capabilities.
Fixed RB24J (AIM-9P) to be properly rear-aspect.
Added Next Missile selector (FRAMSTEGN IRRB) button to bindable controls.
Re-added kneeboard settings page
Fixed trim on ground start - now defaults to 3 degrees

DCS M-2000C by Razbam Simulations LLC
Strobe lights too bright fixed
Rain falling on HUD glass fixed

Campaigns
Campaigns DCS NTTR A-10C Red Flag, DCS NTTR F-15C Red Flag, F-5E ACM, F-5E BFM, Spitfire IX Epsom was transferred to keyless DRM.
Su-27 Ultimate Argument added CN localization
F-15C The Georgian War - corrected all missions.
M-2000C Red Flag Campaign - added documents.
A-10C Shturmovik - no progress in 11th mission fixed.

If you want to keep up with updates over on the Release side of DCS, this one was released recently.

DCS 2.5.2.19682 Update 7

Updater ver. 2.9.4.76: ‘settings’ option is available in command line

DCS World
All terrains are updated.
Planes AI B-17G - collision during landing fixed.
RBK-500AO picture for all locales is added
Clouds generator changed to match Mission Editor settings more correctly
Radiomenu crash after triggered removing descent fixed
GUI error when loading template with linked unit fixed
Fixed crash when the ship with the task Attack group destroys the target
Error in radiomessages for USSR country fixed
Target attributes added to ‘Search and engage’ and ‘Search and engage in zone’ tasks

Persian Gulf
Shiraz city, international airport and area added
Kerman city, airport and area added
Unique Gate Hotel Dubai added
New trees introduced

Ka-50
Night vision FOV shift with SSAA fixed
Trigger UHF_FREQ fixed

F/A-18C
Second (third, fourth) client now can be spawned on 2nd (3rd, 4th) catapult when 1st CAT is busy
Radar in STT mode will not jump to another target without players action
Radar SIL and STBY modes realized
S (single) and R (Ripple) weapons loading options added
Selected A/A weapon is no more displayed on radar page in RWS mode
Night vision goggles added
COMM: Manually entered frequency will no more appears in channels settings
Random crash when F/A-18C spawned on carrier catapult in multiplayer fixed
Carrier ICLS system realized
Radar: roll and pitch stabilization system improved when user changes elevation by discrete button commands

DCS C-101 by AvioDev
Fixed autostart for SFM (engine was not starting).
Added Persian Gulf Quick Start and Single missions
Solved nav radio issues. Several nav equipment boxes were not working.

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.
Added Next Missile selector (FRAMSTEGN IRRB) button to bindable controls.
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 - compatability with Kegety's VR mod
Viggen canopy glass raindrop effect added
Overhauled night lighting
Improved accuracy of bombing sights

DCS NS430
NS430 Navigation System added in Flat mode to all DCS aircraft (excluding A-10C, F/A-18C and Ka-50)
NS430 Navigation System integrated into L-39 3D cockpit



Campaigns
‘A-10C Shturmovik’ 11th mission fixed, targets can be destroyed more easy
‘Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield’: fixed bug with crashing of cargoes

DCS have updated the Release version to bring it in line with recent changes to open beta. Both versions are now 2.5.2.20143.

The Korea! 1952 server has been updated to 20143 and you can fly either Release or openbeta on Saturday/Sunday. I just tested both versions and loaded into the server without any issues.

If you have Tacview you might consider running the Release version since you can turn Tacview off while flying to improve performance by about 10 fps.

DCS 2.5.2.20143 Update
Introduced DCS: Yak-52

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.
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
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.
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.

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.
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.

I have to say, I'm running out of disk space with both release and open beta installed. It would be nice if the server just picked one version and stuck with it.

Yeh,

That was the original plan, but I think that with the release of DCS 2.5 some internal pressure grew to get the latest toys from the open beta developments.

I'll suggest to SeaQuark that we settle down to Release. I prefer it as well since my PC runs much better on it than on open beta (Tacview off)

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