Eagle Dynamics has released DCS World update 2.9.17.12034, introducing a range of fixes and improvements across the simulator. These include adjustments to radar behaviour, AI logic, aircraft modules, and third-party campaigns. The patch also expands the Sinai map by OnReTech with new terrain coverage and airfields.
The latest Sinai update adds “medium detail areas” covering parts of northern Israel, Lebanon, and western Syria. Several new airfields have been introduced, including Ramat David, Damascus International, Mezzeh Air Base, Rafic Hariri International, and Tabuk. According to OnReTech, these locations feature unique hangars and updated structures.
Additional changes include reworked terrain textures, updated normal maps, and colour correction across the region. The Saudi Arabia section has also been refined, and new military bases have been added with icons now visible in the mission editor.
You can view the full changelog for DCS 2.9.17.12034 here.
Changelog
DCS Core
- SA-11 Buk does not trigger RWR warning for launch or tracking – fixed
- Weapons. AGM-45 all seeker models able to track 052B/054A and HQ7 radar – fixed
- AI aircraft. AI cannot taxi properly at Rovaniemi (Kola map) if AI group has human taxi with them at the same time – fixed
- QAG. Units are placed outside Marianas WWII map bounds – fixed
- QAG. Anti-Ship mission is generated incorrectly on Afghanistan map – fixed
- AI aircraft. AI F4U will not engage shipping with BAT bomb – fixed
Flaming Cliffs by Eagle Dynamics
- MiG-29. Exported displays not respecting brightness
DCS: F-16C Viper by Eaglе Dynamics
- Fixed: HOTAS commands missing for the HARM WPN page.
- Fixed: Crash to Desktop when switching to A-A after shooting HARM POS.
- Fixed: AGM-88 is not able to be fired in POS modes.
- AGM-88 is not able to be fired in POS modes:
- fixed wrong 1st threat selection when enter POS mode.
- fixed threat not deselect using second OSB press.
DCS: Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) by Eagle Dynamics
- Fixed: Opening DTCs created in versions prior to 2.9.17 causes issues with auto program tables – Added compatibility of DTC auto programs on F18 with older missions.
- Fixed: Add currenthill radars to CMDS tables – fixed error when after adding new string to the middle of the list, an existing cartridge may be filled incorrectly.
DCS: CH-47F by Eaglе Dynamics
- Fixed. Overlapping text on the Model aircraft CDU page
- Added. Option to use lower resolution textures for cockpit and cargo hold (via Special options menu)
DCS: Yak-52 by Eaglе Dynamics
- Fixed. Engine parameters for AI bots
- Fixed. Duplicated commands in the Controls menu
DCS: Mosquito FB VI by Eaglе Dynamics
- Fixed. Undercarriage warning horn sound in improper conditions
DCS: Sinai Map by OnReTech
- Added medium detail zones: Northern Israel, Lebanon, part of Syria.
- Added terrain textures – color, normal map at new medium detail zones.
- Added airfields: Ramat David, Damascus Intl, Mezzeh Air Base, Rafic Hariri Intl, Tabuk.
- Added unique scenes, including on new airfields, 2 unique hangars at Ramat David airfield.
- Improved Saudi Arabia region.
- Color correction of terrain textures (entire territory).
- New normal map (entire territory).
- Added military bases throughout the terrain, added icons to them in ME.
- Various bug fixes.
Campaigns
DCS: AH-64D The Four Horsemen Campaign by Fight’s On Simulations
- M10. Fixed CH-47 not landing issue. Fixed Ground troop now continuing route post contact.
- All missions resaved in latest release build 2.9.16.10973
DCS: UH-1H Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign by Flying Cyking
- Mission 01 “The Ferry Flight”. Fixed parking position of AI Mi8 overlapping with player aircraft.
DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims
- Mission 5 – Fixed trigger that incorrectly detects a hit on the mosque.
DCS: A-10C Operation Operation Persian Freedom Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims
- All missions updated with temporary fix to bypass issues with radio triggers.
DCS: F-4E Northern Defenders ‘Phantoms Rising’ by Flying Cyking
- Mission 02 “First Sortie”. Corrected naming of departure map kneeboard.
- Mission 04 “Fleet Defender”. Temporary fix for Crash to Desktop while engaging the bombers, still under investigation what has caused this.
DCS: F-16C Arctic Thunder Campaign by Reflected Simulations
- Parking spots revised
DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion 2 by Badger633
- Mission 3: Combat help from your Wing adjusted.
F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 by Badger633
- Mission 10 all variants: Mig attack adjusted.
