2025 and Beyond
A Look Ahead
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2025 promises to be a busy and exciting year for Eagle Dynamics, with the continued improvement of DCS Core, the enhancement of existing modules, and the launch of new and valuable products. Along with our 3rd party affiliates, we aim to elevate DCS to new heights and we hope that this video offers a good glimpse into some of the exciting things we are up to. While several of the products featured will be released in 2025, the video also focuses on our development priorities and objectives, many of which such as Dynamic Campaign, have been in the works for far longer than planned, draining more resources than expected, and sometimes creating frustration for many. This seems to be a constant with technology and engineering projects the world over and ‘par for the course’. But as we push the envelope and seek to achieve ever higher levels of realism and authenticity, we promise to do our very best to meet your expectations. Thank you for standing with us and for helping us improve and grow DCS, and thank you for your understanding and support as we move onwards and upwards.
Landing Gear Modelling
Development Progress
Previously relying on a simplified single-component system, our team has transitioned to a two-component model (strut and tire), solving complex second-order nonlinear differential equations to replicate real-world suspension behavior.
The new model supports various suspension types, such as oleo-pneumatic, rubber stack, and spring-oleo systems, allowing high-precision tuning using drop-test data. A specialized tool was developed to simulate drop tests, ensuring accuracy in energy absorption, displacement, and force metrics.
Tests based on real-world Mi-38 helicopters and WWII-era Bf-109E warbird undercarriage performance demonstrate the model's versatility when compared to similar aircraft in DCS (the Mi-8 and Bf-109K-4), even when dealing with conflicting reference data. These advancements allow for realistic suspension behavior across multiple aircraft types, enhancing the overall flight model fidelity. Please read about the extensive development process behind the new suspension model in the Tire Strut Suspension Modelling white paper.
Mi-24P Hind
Livery competition
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Mi-24P Hind Livery Competition! While our original plan was to select just three winners, the outstanding quality of so many submissions has led us to include more. Check out the winners below:
Top Three Winners
- German Democratic Republic (GDR) Mi-24P, No. 361 - 100,000 ED Miles + 1 Free Eagle Dynamics Module
- Soviet Bagram - 50,000 ED Miles
- CZ Livery - 25,000 ED Miles
Runner-Ups (Each Awarded 15,000 ED Miles)
- German Democratic Republic (GDR) post-unification Mi-24P, No. 361
- US Coast Guard (Fictional)
- Bagram Soviet Schmerle
- Mi-24P – Polish 49 PŚB (49th Assault Helicopter Regiment)
- Mi-24P – Polish 56 BLot (56th Aviation Base)
- Bulgarian Air Force Bort 129
- Mi-24P Azerbaijan Army 1993
- Egyptian Air Force
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, your continued passion and support drives the development of your DCS. We look forward to bringing you all these new liveries for the Mi-24P Hind in an upcoming update!
Thank you again for your passion and support,
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
