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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.

The “DCS: Black Shark 2” upgrade requires “DCS: Black Shark” and is available as a $19.99. “DCS: Black Shark 2? is also available as a full product at $39.99. Both versions can be purchased online from our E-Shop.

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

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