The “New” AIM-54 Phoenix I: First Look [2.9.25.21123 11/03/2026]
This is a brief look at the updated AIM-54 Phoenix, released in March 2026. Later on, if there is enough interest, I will prepare the usual load of charts and data in more detail.
Category: Ordnance
Air Defence Units in DCS Part IV: Observations & Inconsistencies
The last part of this study moves away from the “showcase” format and proposes a number of observations whilst highlighting bugs and inconsistencies.
Air Defence Units in DCS Part III: Infantry and Tanks
And here we are, the third and last showcase of most DCS ground units seen from an air defence perspective. This time, it’s the turn of infantry and tanks.
Air Defence Units in DCS Part II: MANPADS & SHORAD
Another showcase of DCS units, this time covering MANPADS and Short-Range Air Defence Systems (SPAAA and Short-Range SAM).
Air Defence Units in DCS Part I: Anti-Aircraft Guns
Follow-up to my previous discussion about the lack of AAA units in most DCS scenarios and servers, here is a showcase of almost every AAA unit available in the game, World War II Asset Pack included.
AAA: King of Air Defence – But AWOL in DCS
Whilst cruising in the hoggit subreddit, I noticed a post about operating an A-10C in highly contested scenarios. What caught my attention is that almost everyone who commented mentioned Surface-to-Air Missiles as the primary threat. No one mentioned AAA, acronym for Anti-Aircraft Artillery. How come?