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DCS: Black Shark 3
The Ka-50 is the world's only single-seat coaxial combat helicopter. It can effectively perform anti-tank missions, provide close air support and hit point targets on the battlefield with a wide range of weapons.
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A further development of the well-known Black Shark and Black Shark 2 projects, which are dedicated to the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter.
The Ka-50 is the world's only single-seat coaxial combat helicopter. It can effectively perform anti-tank missions, provide close air support and hit point targets on the battlefield with a wide range of weapons.
The Black Shark 3 version implements new functionality such as: Igla air-to-air missiles, which significantly expand the air-to-air capabilities and a new defence system that detects missiles launched at the helicopter. Also, for the first time in DCS, a physical model of the Inertial Navigation System (INS) has been implemented with all features including: alignment before the flight, drift error accumulation and the ability to correct according to preset fixpoints.

DCS: Black Shark 3
A further development of the well-known Black Shark and Black Shark 2 projects, which are dedicated to the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter.
The Ka-50 is the world's only single-seat coaxial combat helicopter. It can effectively perform anti-tank missions, provide close air support and hit point targets on the battlefield with a wide range of weapons.
The Black Shark 3 version implements new functionality such as: Igla air-to-air missiles, which significantly expand the air-to-air capabilities and a new defence system that detects missiles launched at the helicopter. Also, for the first time in DCS, a physical model of the Inertial Navigation System (INS) has been implemented with all features including: alignment before the flight, drift error accumulation and the ability to correct according to preset fixpoints.
Key features:
- Air-to-Air missiles “Igla”
- Defensive Missile Warning System
- Detailed model of the Inertial Navigation System (INS)
- A completely new 3D model created using modern technology
- Detailed 3D cockpit with 6 Degrees of Freedom
- Professional Flight Model that accurately simulates the characteristics of a coaxial helicopter
- Deep study of helicopter systems and equipment: sighting and navigation system, weapons control system, engines, radio equipment, cockpit instruments, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- All standard weapons of the helicopter have been implemented including: ATGM "Vikhr", rockets, bombs and internal flexible gun
Localization:
- Cockpit: English, Russian
- Radio: English, Russian
- Manual: English, Russian
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 2 cores or more
- RAM: 16GB+ RAM
- Video: Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 4GB+
- DLC size: 920Mb
- Input: Keyboard / Mouse / Joystick
Recommended
Recommended- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 6 cores or more
- RAM: 32GB+ RAM
- Video: Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+
- DLC size: 920Mb
- Input: Joystick / Pedals / VR / Track IR / Haptic Gloves
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Eagle Dynamics SA
- Brazilian rating
- 10
- Controller support
- partial
- Features
- Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Downloadable Content, Captions available, VR Support, Partial Controller Support, Includes level editor
- Languages
- English*, Russian*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- Support site ↗
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DCS: Black Shark 3 free to play?
Yes, DCS: Black Shark 3 is free to play on Steam.
What genre is DCS: Black Shark 3?
DCS: Black Shark 3 is a Simulation game.
Who developed DCS: Black Shark 3?
DCS: Black Shark 3 was developed by Eagle Dynamics SA and published by Eagle Dynamics SA.
What platforms does DCS: Black Shark 3 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.