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v2.0.1
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Hello, everyone. This first update since the 2.0.0 release is primarily aimed at fixing bugs, although a few other nice new features have been added as well.

A-4E-C 2.0.1, is not compatible with DCS versions after 2.7.18.30765. If you are on DCS World version 2.8 or later, you must upgrade to the latest version of the A-4E-C to avoid unexpected crashes.

Without further ado, let's get to the changelog!

Version 2.0.1 - 6 Mar 2022

Added

  • Missions:
    • Option to disable the use of Night Vision Goggles equipment (NVG) in the mission editor.
  • Liveries:
    • USN VC-10 Challengers, 1988.
  • Quality of Life:
    • The A-4E-C can now be operated by many new countries. Liveries have been edited to match, Malaysia to the TUDM livery, for example.
    • Several new single input (momentary) bindings, and continuous inputs for AFCS Heading Select Pull-to-Set Knob.
    • Waypoint names specified in the Mission Editor are displayed on the kneeboard. Included missions have been updated to make use of this.
    • Fuel and aircraft loadout information are displayed in the kneeboard. This page automatically updates if the aircraft is rearmed or refueled.

Fixed

  • Features:
    • Ground handling improved for greater control using differential braking (cleaned the oil out of the brake drums).
    • Improved pitch stability and more correct low speed/high aoa handling.
  • Systems:
    • Altimeter updated to use more realistic realistic barometric calculations.
    • AN/APG-53A Radar AoA Compensation Switch now properly affects returns from ships. A/G mode uses the same monte carlo sampling for beam shape, taking a weighted average of intensities to determine the range.
    • APC light now turns off once the system engages (thanks pohlinkzei).
    • Fuel system getting no longer gets stuck in flight refuel mode. 3-position fuel system switches default keybinds now cycle between available positions.
    • Fixed IN RANGE lamp no longer flickers when MASTER TEST pressed (thanks nima3333).
  • Weapons and Loadouts:
    • CBU-1/A, CBU-2/A and CBU-2B/A Cluster Dispensers now dispense an accurate number of bomblets with a minim amount of performance impact.
  • Missions:
    • A-4E-C now properly represented by an A aircraft icon representative of the aircraft's role.
    • Unlimited fuel support in the mission editor works (thanks nima3333)
  • Quality of Life:
    • Up/down mouse click behavior for 3-position switches that were inverted so that all such switches behave identically.
    • Hemisphere information on waypoint coordinates on the kneeboard now display properly on Nevada and Normandy maps.
    • Corrected documentation URL files.

Changed

  • Systems:
    • AN/ARN-52 TACAN volume provides a better response across available knob position range.
    • CP-741/A steady gunsight position must be established to receive accurate raging information. The computer now accounts for ejection velocity improving accuracy in some regimes.
  • Weapons and Loadouts:
    • Changed MK-77 napalm canisters to have a cluster effect which is much closer to actual napalm.
    • More realistic MK12 guns charging and clearance: Guns can be armed and safed a total of 3 times before available charging nitrogen is depleted. The gun arming and safing when these charges are dispensed is audible. The ground crew performing a rearm will replenish nitrogen charges.
    • More realistic MK4 HIPEG Gun Pods charging: Gunpods will now respond to charges only when their station is readied before engaging the gunpod switch to the CHARGE position. Setting this switch to CLEAR clears all gunpods on the aircraft, until the ground crew rearms the aircraft.
    • Fixed wheel brake default keybinds to a more comfortable LCTRL+W and LALT+W, to make differential braking easier for keyboard users and to be in accordance with more DCS modules. As a result, the Emergency Stores Release Handle (Jettison) has been reassigned to LCTRL+J.
  • Quality of Life:
    • 4k- and VR-friendly asset for the loading screen. (thanks Tuuvas)
    • New mission briefing screen.
    • Kneeboard manual updated. Unified kneeboard font sizing across in-game dynamically generated kneeboard pages.
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