diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 81928d91..78f33d03 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Retribution 1.0.0
 
 ## Features/Improvements
-* **[Engine]** Support for DCS v2.8.0.32066.
+* **[Engine]** Support for DCS v2.8.1.34437.
 * **[Briefing]** Add tanker info to mission briefing
 * **[Campaign]** Add 5 new campaigns by Oscar Juliet from WRL
 * **[Campaign]** Add ability to define livery overrides also for ground/naval units
diff --git a/game/ato/ai_flight_planner_db.py b/game/ato/ai_flight_planner_db.py
index e513d42f..473e22b9 100644
--- a/game/ato/ai_flight_planner_db.py
+++ b/game/ato/ai_flight_planner_db.py
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ from dcs.helicopters import (
     CH_47D,
     CH_53E,
     Ka_50,
+    Ka_50_3,
     Mi_24P,
     Mi_24V,
     Mi_26,
@@ -289,6 +290,7 @@ CAS_CAPABLE = [
     SA342M,
     SA342L,
     Ka_50,
+    Ka_50_3,
     Mi_28N,
     Mi_24P,
     Mi_24V,
diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 5d09fcbb..f4948c2f 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ platformdirs==2.5.4
 pluggy==1.0.0
 pre-commit==2.20.0
 pydantic==1.10.2
--e git+https://github.com/pydcs/dcs@f12d70ea844076f95c74ffab92ec3dc9fdee32e4#egg=pydcs
+-e git+https://github.com/pydcs/dcs@3894ab209d7750ab8adb8522df2e33e7a6b3282b#egg=pydcs
 pyinstaller==5.6.2
 pyinstaller-hooks-contrib==2022.13
 pyparsing==3.0.9
diff --git a/resources/customized_payloads/Ka-50_3.lua b/resources/customized_payloads/Ka-50_3.lua
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..db5b1a49
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/customized_payloads/Ka-50_3.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+local unitPayloads = {
+	["name"] = "Ka-50_3",
+	["payloads"] = {
+		[1] = {
+			["name"] = "CAS",
+			["pylons"] = {
+				[1] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{9S846_2xIGLA}",
+					["num"] = 6,
+				},
+				[2] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{9S846_2xIGLA}",
+					["num"] = 5,
+				},
+				[3] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{A6FD14D3-6D30-4C85-88A7-8D17BEE120E2}",
+					["num"] = 4,
+				},
+				[4] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{A6FD14D3-6D30-4C85-88A7-8D17BEE120E2}",
+					["num"] = 1,
+				},
+				[5] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "B_8V20A_OFP2",
+					["num"] = 3,
+				},
+				[6] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "B_8V20A_OFP2",
+					["num"] = 2,
+				},
+			},
+			["tasks"] = {
+				[1] = 31,
+			},
+		},
+		[2] = {
+			["displayName"] = "STRIKE",
+			["name"] = "STRIKE",
+			["pylons"] = {
+				[1] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{9S846_2xIGLA}",
+					["num"] = 6,
+				},
+				[2] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{9S846_2xIGLA}",
+					["num"] = 5,
+				},
+				[3] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{6DADF342-D4BA-4D8A-B081-BA928C4AF86D}",
+					["num"] = 4,
+				},
+				[4] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{6DADF342-D4BA-4D8A-B081-BA928C4AF86D}",
+					["num"] = 1,
+				},
+				[5] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{37DCC01E-9E02-432F-B61D-10C166CA2798}",
+					["num"] = 3,
+				},
+				[6] = {
+					["CLSID"] = "{37DCC01E-9E02-432F-B61D-10C166CA2798}",
+					["num"] = 2,
+				},
+			},
+			["tasks"] = {
+				[1] = 31,
+				[2] = 32,
+			},
+		},
+	},
+	["tasks"] = {
+	},
+	["unitType"] = "Ka-50_3",
+}
+return unitPayloads
diff --git a/resources/factions/bluefor_modern.json b/resources/factions/bluefor_modern.json
index 2537be58..cc696d5f 100644
--- a/resources/factions/bluefor_modern.json
+++ b/resources/factions/bluefor_modern.json
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
     "F/A-18C Hornet (Lot 20)",
     "JF-17 Thunder",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "Mirage 2000C",
     "Mirage-F1B",
     "Mirage-F1BE",
diff --git a/resources/factions/redfor_russia_2010.json b/resources/factions/redfor_russia_2010.json
index e58f0f79..debff5b2 100644
--- a/resources/factions/redfor_russia_2010.json
+++ b/resources/factions/redfor_russia_2010.json
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
     "J-11A Flanker-L",
     "JF-17 Thunder",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "L-39ZA Albatros",
     "Mi-24V Hind-E",
     "Mi-24P Hind-F",
diff --git a/resources/factions/russia_2010.json b/resources/factions/russia_2010.json
index eaa45fec..06cfa1c7 100644
--- a/resources/factions/russia_2010.json
+++ b/resources/factions/russia_2010.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
   "aircrafts": [
     "IL-76MD",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "L-39ZA Albatros",
     "Mi-24V Hind-E",
     "Mi-24P Hind-F",
diff --git a/resources/factions/russia_2020.json b/resources/factions/russia_2020.json
index dfbabb81..9d17e0e7 100644
--- a/resources/factions/russia_2020.json
+++ b/resources/factions/russia_2020.json
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
   "aircrafts": [
     "IL-76MD",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "L-39ZA Albatros",
     "Mi-24V Hind-E",
     "Mi-24P Hind-F",
diff --git a/resources/factions/wrl_taskforceblue.json b/resources/factions/wrl_taskforceblue.json
index 0b1e22e9..6fb5e6b6 100644
--- a/resources/factions/wrl_taskforceblue.json
+++ b/resources/factions/wrl_taskforceblue.json
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
     "Mirage 2000C",
     "AH-64D Apache Longbow",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "Mi-24P Hind-F",
     "Mi-8MTV2 Hip",
     "SA 342L Gazelle",
diff --git a/resources/factions/wrl_taskforcered.json b/resources/factions/wrl_taskforcered.json
index 961dcb85..f94b9928 100644
--- a/resources/factions/wrl_taskforcered.json
+++ b/resources/factions/wrl_taskforcered.json
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
     "Tu-22M3 Backfire-C",
     "Tu-95MS Bear-H",
     "Ka-50 Hokum",
+    "Ka-50 Hokum III",
     "Mi-24V Hind-E",
     "Mi-24P Hind-F",
     "Mi-28N Havoc",
diff --git a/resources/ui/units/aircrafts/banners/Ka-50_3_24.jpg b/resources/ui/units/aircrafts/banners/Ka-50_3_24.jpg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a682366a
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diff --git a/resources/ui/units/aircrafts/icons/Ka-50_3_24.jpg b/resources/ui/units/aircrafts/icons/Ka-50_3_24.jpg
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cbcb72f1
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diff --git a/resources/units/aircraft/Ka-50_3.yaml b/resources/units/aircraft/Ka-50_3.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..356c62f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/units/aircraft/Ka-50_3.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+class: Helicopter
+always_keeps_gun: true
+carrier_capable: true
+description:
+  "The Ka-50 Black Shark (NATO reporting name: Hokum) is a unique and deadly
+  single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat in the Northern Caucasus.
+  It combines a high performance dual rotor system with a deadly weapons payload of
+  guided missiles, rockets, bombs, and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in
+  that it has an ejection seat. The Black Shark III can also carry A-A Igla missiles."
+introduced: 1995
+lha_capable: true
+cabin_size: 0 # Can not transport troops
+can_carry_crates: true
+manufacturer: Kamov
+origin: USSR/Russia
+price: 20
+role: Attack
+variants:
+  Ka-50 Hokum III: {}
+radios:
+  intra_flight: R-800L1
+  inter_flight: R-800L1
+  # The R-800L1 doesn't have preset channels, and the other radio is for
+  # communications with FAC and ground units, which don't currently have
+  # radios assigned, so no channels to configure.
+kneeboard_units: "metric"
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