The A-4E-C community mod for DCS has received a new update, bringing it to version 2.3 as of 14 May 2025. The release introduces several new features, changes to existing systems, and a series of fixes aimed at improving usability, compatibility, and stability.
Changelog
- Added
- AGM-45 Shrike seeker head selection compatibility and sound response. There are some limitations that require pilot attention. After you rearm and before takeoff, a new set of new bindings (LSHIFT+1, 2, 4, 5) allow you to define the desired seeker head response for each station. Dynamic spawn A-4E-C units with AGM-45s in their loadout assume a MK 50 seeker.
- AN/APR-25 RHWS audio responses for SA-8, SA-10, SA-11, SA-13, and SA-19 search and tracking radars. Like the SA-3, these units give no audible launch indication.
- AN/ARA-63 MCL (ICLS) compatibility with Veinticinco de Mayo carrier.
- A-4E-C (Scooter) version number is recorded in DCS.log.
- Changed
- AN/ARN-25 Automated Direction Finder (ADF) antenna rotation speed increased.
- CBU 1/A, 2/A, and 2/BA launchers now use the DCS standard weapons introduced with the F-4E.
- Instant Action Carrier Start should provide a clearer taxi path to the Stennis catapult.
- Exterior light animation improvements.
- External 3D model UV unwrap improvements for canopy, speedbrake, tailhook hinge, wheel well launch hooks, and refueling probe.
- Kneeboard manual updated with new information, and corrected a few typos.
- Fixed
- Enabling TACAN and MCL/ICLS radios no longer cause crashes. Fixed TACAN bearing pointing North when off.
- MER and TER work with DCS bomb fusing.
- Non-axis throttle inputs properly disengage the APC.
- The ECM Panel REC warning light turns on if the AN/APR-25 RHWS is contacted by an SA-3 radar.
- AWRS STEP SINGLE and STEP SALVO bindings are no longer swapped.
- Raising flaps complies with Supercarrier crew “awaiting wing fold” requests.
- AI takeoff behavior on the Supercarrier (thanks Nearblind).
You can find out more about and download the Community A-4E Project here.
