The Community A-4E-C represents more than three years of work on behalf of the development team. We’re proud to present the most comprehensive DCS World module to date, boasting such capabilities as air-to-ground radar and carrier operations. The A-4 was a cold war workhorse, providing a capable, reliable light attack aircraft to dozens of nations around the world. From the Sinai Desert to the Jungles of Vietnam, the A-4 was a common sight above cold war battlefields.
We thank the DCS World community for their support over the years, and dedicate the module to our friend, mentor and lead coder, Eric “Gospadin” Mudama. His passion and brilliance left a mark on us all, and this labor of love which would not have been possible without him.
Please DO NOT redistribute this mod without permission!
Gospadin, gyrovague, kryb / Archimaede, plusnine, Merker, Jones, Farlander, Heclak, Nero, Dr. Manius
SkateZilla, uboats, The Original HoggitDev Team
- Clickable cockpit
- Air-to-ground radar
- Shrike anti-radiation missile
- Carrier landing and takeoff
- New weapons:
- AN- series WWII munitions: M30, M57, M65, M66, M81, M88
- MK4 HIPEG 20 mm gunpod
- Mk-77 napalm canister
- SUU-7 bomblet dispenser
- Added carrier catapult mechanics
- Added radar warning receiver system with original sounds
- Aircraft chocks now available, allowing carrier cold starts
- Added collision mesh (aircraft no longer invincible)
- Enhanced shrike functionality, with original sounds
- Reworked cockpit lighting
- Fixed TrackIR issues
- New menu music by Eric Haugen http://erichaugen.bandcamp.com
Dispensing high volumes of bomblets (40+) from SUU-7/CBU-1/CBU-2 causes serious performance dip and/or crashes to desktop
- Drop bomblets in lower release settings via the kneeboard or mission editor
- This tends only to happen in single player games. Restart DCS World
- Certain systems are either unimplemented or unable to be replicated by the developers at this time. These include, but are not limited to radio, in-flight refueling, D-704 Buddy refueling pod, and Walleye guided missiles.
Find a bug? Let us know! Report bugs here
Download the latest A-4E-C installation file from the releases page
Unzip the contents of the zip file into the following folder: C:\Users\username\Saved Games\DCS
To assist JSGME users, we’ve included the “mods/aircraft/” folders in the zip. You can safely merge these folders with your DCS World user folder.
To update your A-4E-C to the latest version. You must delete the currently installed A-4E-C folder before placing the new version in its place. This is to remove any old files that are no longer used in the updated version. Not doing so will cause problems with your installation.
If you have used multiple instances of DCS World (especially users who have used DCS_updater.exe to change versions of their installation), you may need to experiment to locate the correct DCS World user folder, e.g. C:\Users\username\Saved Games\DCS
The correct folder might not match the version of DCS World you are using. You can quickly identify which folder is in use by your computer by launching DCS world, creating and saving a mission file in the mission editor and noting its file name and location.
Do not attempt to install the A-4E-C module files directly into your DCS World installation folder. This will cause the A-4E-C to fail, and your client will fail any file integrity checks made by multiplayer servers!
Q: Is it really free?
- Yes, it’s really free!
Q: How large is the module?
- The download file is 442 MB. Installation size is 515 MB.
Q: Can I donate to the A-4E-C project?
- We cannot accept donations, but we appreciate your words of support!
Q: Is there a paint kit I can use to create my own A-4E-C liveries?
- Indeed, there is! (Requires Adobe Photoshop CC): Download Paintkit
Q: Is there a user manual or tutorials available?
- Heclak's Community A-4 Guide is a great resource: Community A-4E-C Guide