The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation with the release of “Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark 2”. “DCS: Black Shark 2” is a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and the next entry in the Digital Combat Simulator combat series. "DCS: Black Shark 2" is a greatly improved version of the original "DCS: Black Shark" that brings many new features.
The Ka-50 "Black Shark" 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.
- Features of the DCS series includes:
- Advanced helicopter and ground force AI that creates a realistic combat environment
- Detailed modelling of 330,000 sq km of the western Caucasus region
- Twice the ground detail of previous TFC simulations
- Head-to-head and cooperative multiplayer
- Powerful mission editor with advanced scripting capability
- Campaign system with a moving front line that depends on mission results
- As with all DCS aircraft, the Ka-50 of "DCS: Black Shark 2" features:
- Highly-detailed six degrees of freedom cockpit
- Unrivalled flight physics system
- Realistic damage model and system cascade affect
- Mouse-clickable cockpit
- Detailed modelling and control of engine, fuel, hydraulics, electrical, navigation, radio, fire suppression, sensor, and weapon systems (casual game play modes also available)
- Advanced weapon physics for missiles, rockets and cannon rounds including ricochets
- Improvements over the original "DCS: Black Shark" include:
- Updated Mission Editor with many new features
- New air, land, and sea AI units at incredible levels of detail
- Improved AI for a smarter, more realistic behavior
- Expanded map area to the east to include Tbilisi and location of the 2008 Georgian War
- Dynamic weather with variable weather fronts, winds, and precipitation
- Improved graphics effects like HDR
- Improved low level terrain graphics like grass, bushes, tree shadows and high resolution textures provide a better sense of speed when hugging the Earth
- New campaign based on a follow-on to the 2008 Georgian War
- Network compatibility with "DCS: A-10C Warthog"
- Dynamic shadows in cockpit
- Improved 3D model of Ka-50 cockpit
- Fast mission generator to easily and quickly generate missions
- Takeoff and landings from pitching and rolling ships according to wind speed and direction
- Radio messages from all other friendly flights helps makes the battlefield come to life
- Improved FARP textures