Community A-4E-C v2.2-beta

Version 2.2-beta - 23 Oct 2023

Hello A-4E-C pilots! This is the second major update since version 2 and this new update comes with some exciting features like new damage effects, ADF, improved radios and new nosewheel castering simulation.

Added

• A new NWS (that's Nosewheel Simulation, mind you) makes correcting turns on the ground much easier, and eliminating the "stuck wheel" feeling due to over-braking in taxi. Amaze your friends with your drifting skill!
• AN/ARC-51 UHF Radio supports DCS VOIP radios. In addition to Radio Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Transmit binding for sending to VOIP radio, a second Radio Microphone Push-to-Talk (PTT) Guard bindings allows the pilot to transmit to the guard frequency when the radio is in TR+G mode. See the Updated AN/ARC-51 UHF Radio guidance on page 1-2 for additional details.
• AN/ARN-25 ADF (Automated Direction Finder) system is now modeled for use with the AN/ARC-51. Information on using the equipment is detailed in the Kneeboard Manual on page 1-3.
• Weapons:
  • AGM-45B Shrike is available the loadout options for inboard and outboard stations.
  • 2.75" Hydra rockets are available loadout options with LAU-3 (19 rocket) and LAU-68 (7 rocket) launchers, including white phosphorous, HE, HEAT, as well as Mk1, Mk61, and WRU-1/B practice munitions to the loadout options. LAU-68 launchers also allow loadouts with Para Illum and Practice Smoke Hydra rockets. Outboard stations support 1 launcher, inboard stations up to 2, and up to 3 can be added on the centerline station.
• Enhanced damage modeling: In addition to Reduced effect of transient forces to prevent wake breaking wings, and improved engine damage. The following system failures can be triggered by damage, or selected as a failure in mission editor:
  • Radar Receiver
  • Gear Jamming
  • Gear Actuator
  • Pitot Tube
  • Static Port
  • Boost Pump
  • Wing Pump
  • Aileron Actuators
  • Elevator Actuator
  • Rudder Actuator
  • Wing Tank Leak
  • Fuselage Tank Leak
  • Engine and Inlet
• Cold Start, Taxi, Takeoff, and Free Flight missions for the Sinai map are available in the Instant Action.
• Input bindings:
  • Else option for the Chaff Dispenser Select added (for a 3-position switch).
  • Radar Altitude Warning - Slew axis.

Changed

• Standardized naming conventions for loadouts with multiple ejector racks, and provided additional detail for weapon payloads original to the A-4E-C.
• Recalculated the weight of rocket launcher pod payloads.
• Kneeboard Manual:
  • Updated AN/ARN-52 TACAN guidance on page 1-3.
  • Updated Airfield Radio and ILS data on page 1-4, which can now accomodate up to 30 entries, making it compatible with the contents of the Sinai map.
  • Updated Shrike and Sidewinder delivery guidance on page 3-5.
  • Updated AN/APR-25 Radar Homing and Warning System guidance on page 3-6.

Fixed

• TACAN and MCL system crashes.
• The AN/ARC-51 UHF Radio volume knob now adjusts radio and VOIP radio volume.
• The AN/APG-53A Radar OBST tone and AN/APR-25 RHWR audio properly route to the Helmet sound channel.
• Black lines along center and around the nose cones of fuel tanks have been removed.
• Malaysia TUDM livery uses the provided custom fuel tanks.
• Station arming switches no longer produce a debug printout with the weapon selector in the BOMBS & GM ARM position.
• Loadout option inaccuracies in the Kneeboard Manual on page 1-6 are corrected.
• Eliminated Kneeboard Manual typos in page reference annotations.