We’ve got a new update from Magnitude-3 (you may still remember them as Leatherneck Simulations) and this one is almost entirely focused on their DCS: F4U Corsair project. Let’s have a look!
Corsair update
Magnitude-3 report that they are into their second round of testing on the F4U Corsair. Flight model parameters are apparently coming together nicely with a special focus right now on getting the glide ratios in different scenarios tuned to an accurate level.
Their art team have been busy too tuning the work on the cockpit in particular. Textures have been adjusted to better match recent updates to DCS World. That includes making sure that the colours and lighting are physically accurate to real world values.
Damage models are also well into development with every rib in the aircraft have been created and then destroyed with a lot of detail showing off the physical aspects of aircraft damage. The flight model is also apparently being tuned here to ensure that it accurately reflects the damaged sate.
Other items
Magnitude-3 have also reported that their old website address referencing Leatherneck Studios will expire sometime next year while the new address, magnitude-3.com, will be their home for the future. The website banner has been updated with the newer logo and it looks like they have finally dropped the Leatherneck name.
We haven’t learned anything new in this update on what state their planned USS Essex class carrier is in nor the status on their MiG-21bis 2.0 and F8 Crusader projects are in. Hopefully we’ll learn about these later on down the line and it does seem like the team is focused completely on getting the Corsair done. In the meantime, the Corsair looks superb! Read the full annual update right here!
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