From b9609a00f650c195149363caf3ad1b4dd40f7bb8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Albert Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 15:00:28 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update radio configuration for the A-10s. The latest DCS update both added support for preset radios (two both A-10C modules!), and re-ordered the legacy A-10C's radios so we can use the VHF radio for intra-flight. After this patch, the legacy A-10C will use VHF for intra-flight, the new module will use one AN/ARC-210 for intra-flight and the other for inter-flight comms, and both modules will have preset channels assigned. --- changelog.md | 9 +++++++++ resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml | 21 ++++++++++++--------- resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml | 24 ++++++++++++++---------- 3 files changed, 35 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md index 6ca4ad85..096d3218 100644 --- a/changelog.md +++ b/changelog.md @@ -88,6 +88,15 @@ Saves from 6.x are not compatible with 7.0. ## Features/Improvements +* **[Engine]** Support for DCS 2.8.3.37556. +* **[Engine]** Saved games are now a zip file of save assets for easier bug reporting. The new extension is .liberation.zip. Drag and drop that file into bug reports. +* **[Flight Planning]** Package TOT and composition can be modified after advancing time in Liberation. +* **[Mission Generation]** Units on the front line are now hidden on MFDs. +* **[Mission Generation]** Preset radio channels will now be configured for both A-10C modules. +* **[Mission Generation]** Both A-10C modules now use separate radios for inter- and intra-flight comms (similar to other modern aircraft). +* **[Modding]** Updated Community A-4E-C mod version support to 2.1.0 release. +* **[Modding]** Add support for VSN F-4B and F-4C mod. + ## Fixes # 6.1.1 diff --git a/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml b/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml index 521b5d84..fb1c16be 100644 --- a/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml +++ b/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C.yaml @@ -1,11 +1,12 @@ always_keeps_gun: true description: - The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. - The A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for - the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against - tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces. - The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can also be armed with - Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and rockets. + The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. The + A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for + the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack + against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of + ground forces. The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can + also be armed with Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and + rockets. introduced: 2005 manufacturer: Fairchild Republic origin: USA @@ -14,7 +15,9 @@ role: Close Air Support/Attack variants: A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 3): {} radios: - # VHF for intraflight is not accepted anymore by DCS - # (see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4499738). - intra_flight: AN/ARC-164 + intra_flight: AN/ARC-186(V) AM inter_flight: AN/ARC-164 + channels: + type: common + intra_flight_radio_index: 1 + inter_flight_radio_index: 2 diff --git a/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml b/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml index d491bf71..dfe1f8ae 100644 --- a/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml +++ b/resources/units/aircraft/A-10C_2.yaml @@ -1,11 +1,12 @@ always_keeps_gun: true description: - The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. - The A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for - the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack against - tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of ground forces. - The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can also be armed with - Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and rockets. + The A-10C Thunderbolt II, also known as the Warthog, is a 'flying gun'. The + A-10C is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft, popular with pilots for + the 'get home' effectiveness.The mission of the aircraft is ground attack + against tanks, armored vehicles and installations, and close air support of + ground forces. The Warthog is famous for its massive 30mm cannon, but it can + also be armed with Maverick guided missiles and several types of bombs and + rockets. introduced: 2012 manufacturer: Fairchild Republic origin: USA @@ -14,7 +15,10 @@ role: Close Air Support/Attack variants: A-10C Thunderbolt II (Suite 7): {} radios: - # VHF for intraflight is not accepted anymore by DCS - # (see https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=4499738). - intra_flight: AN/ARC-164 - inter_flight: AN/ARC-164 + type: common + # DCS will clobber channel 1 of the first radio compatible with the flight's + # assigned frequency. Since the A-10C's first two radios are both AN/ARC-210s, + # radio 1 will be compatible regardless of which frequency is assigned, so + # we must use radio 1 for the intra-flight radio. + intra_flight_radio_index: 1 + inter_flight_radio_index: 2