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{{Infobox VG | image = BlackShark Cockpit from left.jpg | developer = Eagle Dynamics | publisher = The Fighter Collection | series = Digital Combat Simulator | engines = The Fighter Collection Simulation Engine | ru_rel = {{Release|2008|October|17|RU|Microsoft Windows}} | de_rel = {{Release|2009|March|7|DE|Microsoft Windows}} | na_rel = {{Release|2009|April|2|NA|Microsoft Windows}} | genre = Flight Simulation | features = Single-player, Multi-player | platforms = Microsoft Windows | media = DVD, Download | minnotes = Windows XP or Vista, 2 Ghz CPU, 1 GB RAM, DirectX 9 compatible 256MB video card (ATI or NVidia), 4GB of HDD space, sound card, internet connection ([[Digital rights management|activation]] required) | ratings = PEGI-12+ | protection = [[StarForce]] (boxed version) | input = Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick, Throttle, Pedals, TrackIR | version = 1.0.2 }} '''Digital Combat Simulator''' (DCS) is a [[Combat flight simulator#Study|study combat flight simulator]] [[video games|video game]] by [[Eagle Dynamics]]. Eagle Dynamics has stated that, because of their current focus on both military and consumer simulation products, they will not simulate vehicles at a lower level of detail or using incomplete data; to do so would create a product unsuitable as a demonstration of the company's abilities for potential military clients. Many people also discussed Lock On: Modern Air Combat and its add-on Flaming Cliffs to be slightly flawed to the fact that different aircraft have different levels of realism. In the DCS series, Eagle Dynamics is avoiding that same problem in DCS: Black Shark and upcoming add-ons.<ref name="DCSFAQ">{{cite web |url= http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=718&scr=default&lang=en |title=DCS FAQ |accessdate=2008-04-17 |work= Digital Combat Simulator }}</ref> Accordingly, DCS modules focus on the modeling of individual aircraft — including the aerodynamics, [[avionics]], weather (icing, wind, visibility), weapon-systems and detailed damage-models — at high levels of detail. As in [[Eagle Dynamics]]' previous releases (namely "[[Lock On: Modern Air Combat|Lock On]]") the game includes a [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]-mode to allow players to fly [[cooperative gameplay|co-operatively]] or in competition with each other. ==Modules== Each consecutive release will feature one flyable aircraft. The modules are intended to be independent but still maintain compatibility with each other for [[multiplayer]] purposes. Though a problem arose that it only had one aircraft that was flyable per edition, each aircraft is modelled in exact detail to provide a more enjoyable flying experience. The first module ''Black Shark'' featuring the [[Kamov Ka-50]], was originally intended as an [[expansion pack]] for [[Lock On: Modern Air Combat|Lock On]]. However, it was delayed due to [[Eagle Dynamics]] and [[The Fighter Collection]] transferring resources to military contracts. It was eventually decided to launch ''Black Shark'' as a first product in a new franchise, citing difficulties in merging design goals with the engine used by [[Lock On: Modern Air Combat|Lock On]]. Future modules known to currently be under development include the [[A-10C]]. Eagle Dynamics aims to release new modules with an approximate interval of nine months.<ref name="DCSFAQ" /> Both the Ka-50 and the A-10 are [[ground attack aircraft]], wherefore there is a greater focus on ground units than in Eagle Dynamics' previous titles. New ground units include [[infantry]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?end_pos=950&scr=default&lang=en |title= Ka-50 Black Shark |accessdate=2008-04-17 |work= Digital Combat Simulator }}</ref> ===Black Shark=== In cooperation with [[Kamov]], the first module features a detailed simulation of the [[Kamov Ka-50|Ka-50]] "Black Shark" ([[NATO reporting name|Nato]]: Hokum-A). The official title is "DCS: Black Shark". The Russian version was released on October 17, 2008. International versions were delayed due to localization efforts and the requirement of an age rating. The simulated cockpit contains all switches of the real helicopter and is almost fully interactive. Most buttons and switches can be operated with the mouse and/or by a touchscreen. Additionally there are around 500 keyboard-commands, with the majority giving the player direct control over those cockpit-switches. To handle obstructions in the cockpit (namely the joystick and the pilot's legs) in order to see and reach all switches, the head of the virtual pilot can be moved to a certain degree. To help facilitate this, [[TrackIR]] is supported with up to 6 [[Degrees of freedom (mechanics)|DOF]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/03-enhanced-games/enhanced-games-all.html | title=list of TrackIR - enhanced games | accessdate=2009-04-02 | work=Track-IR, Natural Point }}</ref> The DVD contains 9 video-tutorials ("producer's notes"), and the installed game contains a documentation with 500+ pages. Besides offering a simplified game-mode called "Game", several aids can be activated to support the less experienced pilot. Those aids range from an indestructible helicopter, external views and unlimited ammunition to small labels marking every unit in visible range. The game is protected with [[StarForce]].<ref>[http://www.direct2drive.com/2/7938/product/Buy-DCS:-Black-Shark-Download Direct2Drive's DCS: Black Shark download page]</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/desc/ED%20-%20SF%20Press%20Release.pdf ED - SF Press Release (Russian)]</ref> Patch version 1.0.2 adds [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] compatibility between the Black Shark and [[Lock On: Modern Air Combat#Flaming Cliffs 2.0|Flaming Cliffs 2]]. As such, either game can host a multiplayer mission that both products can fly in.<ref>[http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/index.php?scr=news&news_sid=774&lang=en&end_pos=3 Patch 1.0.2 for "DCS: Black Shark"]</ref> ==References== <references /> ==External links== *{{official|http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/}} [[Category:Video games developed in Russia]] [[af:Digital Combat Simulator]] [[de:DCS Black Shark]] [[nl:Digital Combat Simulator]] [[ru:Digital Combat Simulator]]
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