7 Free Must-Have Aircraft mods for DCS

[@gillcallaghan2698]

What about the t-45 Goshawk and the Machi M-339? Both are free mods with clickable cockpits and regularly used by virtual squadrons to train pilots. The T-45 is even carrier capable. For something different , theres the Pucara. A twin engine, turbo prob ground strike aircraft.

[@Sandboxcode]

Hey thanks for the feedback! Good points. I didnt include the Aermacchi MB-339 since IndiaFoxEcho is working on the paid version. Last time I tried to get the MB-339 I got some script errors and I had to go inside the .lua file to fix. I thought they dropped support for the free version. Will have to take a look at the T-45 and Pucara mods thanks

[@splitair-dcs]

@@Sandboxcode RAF and Bronco soon and more by Split Air Team ;)

[@baomao7243]

Pucara sounds interesting

[@Sandboxcode]

@@splitair-dcs Hey this is awesome to see you here!! I loved the trailer you just uploaded!! Cant wait to try it out. Thanks for stopping by!!

[@splitair-dcs]

@@Sandboxcode thx for your support !

[@foxhound24]

Me who plays DCS on laptop keyboard , 3-7 FPS, frequent crashes, lowest graphics settings and 2 gigs of RAM: hell yeah more mods! ( great vid btw)

[@blameusa7082]

dont eat and mod your pc like the rest of us!

[@Flight5imkid]

May sound stupid idk, but im downloading dcs, i havent watched the vid yet, do you know if the mod called fc3 is free and how to download it?

[@driver3306]

@@Flight5imkid Flaming Cliffs 3 is not free.

[@SCYN0]

ur not playing dcs youre sometimes pressing buttons while watching a slideshow

[@gooberminium]

Dude I am begging you PLEAAASE get more RAM, I cannot express how important it is, and how the fuck are you surviving on 2GB???

[@FLYBYRC-f2y]

Thanks for the SU 57 on discord, Although it was hard to find on the page might want to fix that GREAT VIDEO

[@Sandboxcode]

At one point, I think the su-57 was taken down entirely. Also, I think it might require the FC3 dlc. Was kind of an accident I included it (was aiming for 100% free mods) but glad it helped out some folks

[@thewindowsexperience489]

This video will be helpful for me! I've been wanting to get into DCS for a long time now, and hopefully the A-29 Tucano mod will allow me to do that!

[@control_the_pet_population]

Who won the prestigious 300th Subscriber Award? ^^^^ That's right, this guy!!! ^^^^ But seriously man, good video. Nice delivery, solid content, gold star!

[@Sandboxcode]

Awesome!! Thanks for subscribing and your comment

[@mrflandoor]

@@Sandboxcode 600🥳

[@Sandboxcode]

@@mrflandoor I just noticed this is very nice🤩!

[@PedroCFDParreira]

go figure.... had your channel on favorites already with this video... XD

[@Sandboxcode]

Yeah this was my most popular video by far

[@lakkuh]

Nice video! Have to check these out. Already downloaded the F-15EX & F-35 freewares. Nice to know there's lots of more.

[@hurnd4191]

Where you find the f15ex and f35?

[@Blueskydcs]

hello, I have a problem with the gripen, I can't bind a key to shoot.

[@MooseVR]

Thank you so much! These aircraft are so cool! 💜

[@SONICBOOM-117]

He knows there are more modules but chose these. Great video I want that su 30 currently messing with the Tucano. 🎉🎉

[@Sandboxcode]

Thanks! Also, keep in mind video is over a year old. Other 100% free mods released afterwards but its impossible to update a YT video

[@Mossyzilla]

The SU 57 mod seems to now work when I click the link

[@YoavikBs]

It doesn't show me the aircrafts in the game :(

[@TheCorruptedPumpkin]

I have a question about the Gripen, I have a problem where when I throttle up it does not work even though I disabled the throttle stop switch it just reactivates and I always stall and crash

[@Sandboxcode]

dang man sry to hear. Its been a minute since I've flown the Gripen. Planning to do that soon. For now for a quick answer, hop into the Gripen Discord: discord.com/invite/nGVDPwqMsW

[@jacobnewman2189]

Grinelli’s team did the Virtual Air Racing Series or VARS which offers high fidelity Extra 330 and Edge 540 with scripted tracks.

[@jacobnewman2189]

Oh and Bronco mod OV-10

[@scifidino5022]

Hi. Whenever I try to load any mod into DCS, it says something along the lines of "autorization failed, following modules will not be avaiable" and disables all my mods. Can anyone help me with this?

[@Sandboxcode]

Hard to pin this one down without seeing the DCS.log unfortunately.

[@scifidino5022]

@@Sandboxcode Oh, hi there! No worries, I already figured it out. I had to put it into the DCS directory that is under C:/ (something something)/SavedGames and not the one under E:/SteamLibrary.

[@markdittell]

heads up on something I ran into concerning the JAS39C Gripen, if you get DCS 10c II the Gripen will crash the AC10C II if there is a fix for this please share, DCS is all about their software!

[@Live2Ride1040]

Good afternoon. Would you be able to provide a current link for the Su 57 mod? I have not been able to find one anywhere. Thanks much

[@Sandboxcode]

Yeah its weird their discord invite has expired and their FB page is down. This man has ghosted us it seems

[@Sandboxcode]

Yep, it appears the mod author really has bailed. Sadly, YT wont let me update the video so I'll have to update the video description with a link to his explanation here: forum.dcs.world/topic/242354-su-57-felon-efm-build/page/13/

[@Live2Ride1040]

@@Sandboxcode thank you very much for this info. I appreciate it.

[@Soda_F1]

all the mods i've installed: gripen, pucara, tucano all crashes the sim. I installed them right in the folder in users/savedgames/dcs etc but never could use them only if i remove them the sim starts again without crashing and reading the comments its seems im not the only one.

[@Sandboxcode]

I suspect its a mod like the M-339 which will not work unless you manually fix the lua script. Try applying the mod one-by-one? Anyway you can upload your dcs.log file someplace I will take a look!

[@RifleRaptorYT]

i have problem, the gripen says its not allowed because i have no key access for it?????

[@Sandboxcode]

You using the A/G version? The A/A version requires FC3 module

[@RifleRaptorYT]

@@Sandboxcode nevermind, i put the gripen in the wrong file

[@Sandboxcode]

@@RifleRaptorYT Sweeeettt

[@svixfn]

@@Sandboxcodehow do i choose it ?

[@aminaliouche2802]

But please tell me how to download them

[@Sandboxcode]

Links are in the video description

[@aminaliouche2802]

@@Sandboxcode thanks a lot

[@himneeshchowdhary820]

the A29 has been always creating issues for some wierd reason. no matter which module/mod i choose to play with, as soon as the game laods, it crashes. and when i remove the mod, the game is always working fine

[@himneeshchowdhary820]

also the su57's body isnt showing up for some reason

[@TheAussieGamerBoys]

How do you move your camera around like that?

[@Sandboxcode]

You'll prob want to google for "DCS Camera keybindings" or "dcs external camera tutorial". There's a lot of keys :)

[@TheAussieGamerBoys]

@@Sandboxcode cheers

[@raar8761]

Hello! new here, I'm new in DCS and found your channel! can I ask you a question? how to activate the free mods downloaded? in this case, I'm trying to launch the UH-60L from the link in the description, put it on the mods\aircraft folder but program shows a warning about "authorization failed".

[@Sandboxcode]

I have it installed here: DCS\Saved Games\Mods\Aircraft\UH-60L. But havent tested with latest DCS version. Havent heard that it stopped working though

[@psk_26]

How to download these aircrafts? Websites name please

[@chuggon7595]

Stupid question that you probably won't see, but when I try the AH-6 littlebird mod, it says "DLCs not authorized", I thought it was 100% free?? I am just installing it wrong? I have the unzipped folder in the mods>aircraft folder. Please help as the little bird is one of my favorite helis!

[@Sandboxcode]

Hey there. Did you download v0.4 .zip file? Should work if you just took the AH-6J folder and drop it in your DCS/Saved Games/Mods/Aircraft folder. I suspect you have some other module whose 14d trial has expired (but you still have it installed)

[@chuggon7595]

@@Sandboxcode Hey! Maybe my directory is wrong?? I have it as D:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World\Mods\aircraft. I do have an F-16C and Uh-1H trial up and going (just did it last night), could those be it?? Should I try disabling those and then reinstalling??

[@chuggon7595]

@@Sandboxcode Ignore my comment!! I figured it out!!!! Thank you for the help! It was indeed my directory that was bad!!

[@DNH17]

Thank you, curious about Black hawk and the Hercules. I have already the Tucano and a Shukoi for Carriers (interested in the mig but anyway I like fully clickable ones) for that I chose the F18...

[@Sandboxcode]

Yeah those are great choices to look into. THe C-130 is being turned into a paid module but the mod still works fine. And the Black Hawk is super sweet too. Both can be played on Grey Wolf server (and maybe others) if thats your thing too

[@DNH17]

@@Sandboxcode I like story, PvP, PvPvE, immersion hardcore, role playing, handcrafted missions played within a reasearched context explained in a few lines... Simulation alone, solo, only to learn or yea, sure SP campaign... Turned into payed module, wow. Wondering if DCS will allow c 130 to become a tool to transport troops or APC ... I wish DCS could connect to Arma or another experience...

[@Moonerfirefighter]

can you help me with locating the CH-53? I just started in DCS. Also, I have the OV-10 but can not get anyone to help me with the key binding of the wheel brakes.

[@ctguy1955]

Its been a month, did You get the brakes figured out ?

[@jb92563]

I'm also struggling with the proper mapping for left and right brakes. I wanted to use the thrustmaster t16000 see-saw for that but it does not want to map it.

[@MusicByNemo1]

pls help me it wont let me fly the su57 for some reason and i thought it had to do with the fact i dont own a plane?

[@Widow_FPS]

I downloaded the Su-57 but I need the Su-27 modules?

[@Nadex_77]

Hey, I bought nothing in the simulator, I installed the SU-30 and the JAS39 but the game tell me that those DLC are not allowed. Does I need a modules like FC3 ?

[@Sandboxcode]

For those two mods- you need to use the A/G versions (Air-to-Ground). If you dont then yes you will want FC3

[@Nadex_77]

@@Sandboxcode ok thanks

[@Thatonepolishidiot]

Or the Su-33 add-on

[@Thatonepolishidiot]

I don’t have fc3 and the a/a version is working good

[@niteowl9733]

What about f22? I just installed the game. Still figuring it out but I'm not sure what to buy for my one time 50% off. How to get mods? Nexus?

[@Rockethead293]

F-22 needs the F-15 module

[@niteowl9733]

@@Rockethead293 so if I want the f22 mod I need to buy the f15. Got it. There is a couple. Either one? What f15 pack do I need?

[@Rockethead293]

@@niteowl9733 you can get FC3 or regular F15

[@niteowl9733]

@@Rockethead293 thanks man! I might get a couple. As long as its my first purchase it's all 50%. The Atlantic with the hornet, f15 and I've always had a thing for the f16. I live close to a base and they used to use the f16s. There is nothing like seeing a bunch of them fired up at the same time taking off. That and I grew up on helicopter Sims. I remember getting the AH64 sim on my commodore. It came with a cutout that for over the keyboard. Almost every key was used. It took me almost a week to complete my first training mission. I was unstoppable even against fast movers in side 2 months. As long as I had hills near by that is. There was another one from the same company called F15 strike Eagle. Same type of cardboard cutout... that wasn't as gun as AH64 Appache. Was still cool. I didn't do to bad for a 9 year old. I still know how to fly in DCS. It's turning everything on and taking off in the old plane that throws me for a loop. That and landing the Russian jet. So many keys to learn... 🙁

[@trutymeproductions]

@@niteowl9733 wow...commodore huh.....takes me back a few....that was my first personal computer ....a vic 20 lol 5k memory 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DcsMaster]

Bro pls help me i installed su 30, i opened mission editor and when i click fly i cant fly he fly on his own

[@Sandboxcode]

You tried the Air-to-Ground version? If you dont own FC3 module, you can only fly the A/G version

[@DcsMaster]

@@Sandboxcode im new in the game i dont have FC3 module

[@Sandboxcode]

@@DcsMaster Yeah then you can only hop into the cockpit of the A/G version. The Air-to-air version requires FC3.

[@DcsMaster]

@@Sandboxcode I watched video again and u said it very clear but i didnt notice. Thank u very much

[@Hg_.karting.]

nice, could you help me with the su 30, i'v installed it correctly it just goes into a map when i try to load in

[@Sandboxcode]

Do you have the su-33? That mod requires either SU-33, SuperCarrier (which includes SU-33), or FC3 (which includes SU-33). Now- if you dont have those installed then you can only use the SU-30 A/G variant

[@desnoines1]

Hi sandbox, I have a question! Will these free mods work with the Steam version of DCS worlds or is it only for the stand alone version? A lot of us have DCS beta version from steam but can't seem to get the 7 free mods to work. What are we doing wrong?

[@Sandboxcode]

Yes, they should work with the Steam open beta version. Some might require FC3 module if you're trying to use the Air-to-Air version (like the Gripen). Make sure to use the A/G version of the mods if you do not own the FC3 (Flaming CliffS) module

[@marceleiper1674]

do you made any progress ?

[@kazoix]

how do you install the Su57 i cant seem to find a download link or something

[@Sandboxcode]

Go to his post from Aug 8. click "See more" and you'll see the Discord and google drive link which leads to here: drive.google.com/file/d/1t4PRNeyB6gaq0E2BCHx6x71GhpBZg-y_/view

[@kazoix]

@@Sandboxcode could you send me the discord it said invalid

[@spo0keyg452]

C-130 Hercules is not a Jet transport aircraft

[@Sandboxcode]

I agree which is why I was trying to say I've seen people think it can only carry cargo in DCS. But it is definitely possible to equip weapons on it. Sadly, a lot of players dont realize this can be done with the Hercules mod since the "C-130 AI unit" cannot be equipped with weapons. Does this make sense?

[@takeoffwithjakesoft]

More importantly, it's doesn't have jet engines, so is not a jet aircraft.

[@spo0keyg452]

@@Sandboxcode yes its the c130 spooky that has gun on it

[@Sandboxcode]

@@takeoffwithjakesoft My bad that's a great catch! Thanks for the correction!!

[@dohc22h]

The C-130 does indeed have jet engines.... Turbo prop engines are jet engines with a propeller. Thats why the engines are so small looking. I used to refuel them and F18c, Harrier, CH46 and CH53 helos. Im a Former Marine.

[@falcon9983]

Wait. How did you get the flir to work???

[@Sandboxcode]

For which mod? The A-29B?

[@laranja9921]

Can you fly with mods on public multiplayer servers?

[@Sandboxcode]

If the server has mods enabled like GrayFlag (C-130 and Blackhawk)

[@laranja9921]

@@Sandboxcode Wanted to use the gripen with a friend of mine, i guess we will just create a private lobby. Thanks!

[@MS06R-2]

lets say i dont have fc3 can i still use them

[@Sandboxcode]

nope, not the air-to-air versions. Those will require Su-27 or Su-33 or F-15C from FC3 for the A/A radar

[@RumblerGaming]

my guy didn't even include the little bird, come on now

[@Er_FoxoneITALIANO]

How do you download them for steam game?

[@thepreacher3253]

It says I don't have the DLC and it will be deactive

[@dytrap918]

tutuorial of how to use git hub file stuff to insert to dcs for mod stuff

[@Sandboxcode]

Hey I thought bout making one but in the meanwhile checkout the one by RaptorDad Gaming: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5eWqqiBfbaoec0. If I made a tutorial it would be longer then this one I think since I'd also want to show how to use OvGme. But for like 90% of the mods you're fine doing it manually

[@dytrap918]

@@Sandboxcode thanks so much i really appreciate it

[@patrik2037]

How can I download these aircraft?

[@Sandboxcode]

Links to them are in the video description. Click "Show More"

[@Randomcatontheinternet]

@@Sandboxcode su57 doesn’t work

[@lucaallemann5941]

my top 6 is: 1)A-4 2)A-29 3)UH-60 4)SU-30 5)Pucara 6)F-104 but i am very confident that the new ov-10 will climb my top 😍... there should be even an hawker hunter mod in progress 🤔

[@Alex-c9f8i]

hello, where can i download the Pucara?? i dont found the link, and the link of the M339... have you got it? too

[@erik2494]

@@Alex-c9f8i the mb339 is going to be released soon from india foxt echo

[@Alex-c9f8i]

@@erik2494 but It have a free versión of tricolori virtual..

[@erik2494]

@@Alex-c9f8i you have or you had? Cause they haven't updated that verison since 2.5

[@Alex-c9f8i]

@@erik2494 sorry, I meant that the "mb339 have a free versión..." I don't have any versión of the mb339, I am searching It

[@mrhadi3912]

After downloading these mods, even if i click the free mode mission, it ends up putting me in a spectator mode and i couldn't be able to fly :(( help !

[@donk5058]

Can you use modded planes for PvP in DCS?

[@tomaszwota1465]

Only if the server has them installed.

[@donk5058]

@@tomaszwota1465 oh I see, I knew you could start with their free jet and buy the rest but it’s nice to see that their are other free options too

[@tomaszwota1465]

@@donk5058 there's also an option of running your own server and inviting other people to okay your mission. If all of your have the mods needed, it should also work. It's just the same problem as with running any server: you need a bit of bandwidth, etc. Some mods need FC3 or some particular airplane from it, like F15C. Some don't. Mod notes/readme will have that info, usually. ;)

[@SuperJeb98]

Why would dcs make a c 130 if there’s already a really good mod?

[@Sandboxcode]

That's a really good question. My impression was the mod maker felt like they could take it to the next level now that they're an official 3rd party.

[@SuperJeb98]

@@Sandboxcode oh, I thought dcs was making from scratch for some reason instead of asking the mod devs

[@Noodle_Fr]

the su57 dosent work

[@amisimon]

Does mods require others aircraft installed/bought?

[@julianmorrisco]

Some do some don’t. You’ll need to check mod-by-mod. I believe it’s because many mods are based on existing code in official modules. In some cases, they will be based on, say, the SU25T. As that is included in the base sim you don’t need to have anything else. There are mods based completely on their own work as well. I stand to be corrected but these seem to be some of the more complete mods like the A4, the Hercules and the Bronco.

[@amisimon]

Thank you very much ! I've been searching for a few times

[@julianmorrisco]

@@amisimon Yeah, the whole DCS experience is very user-unfriendly, at least all the admin-y stuff. I was finding it very frustrating but I’ve sorta learned how to cope because once I’m up in the virtual air, I absolutely love the flying experience. I find learning the planes is a steep learning curve but that’s why I run DCS and I find it extremely rewarding when it starts to click. The admin stuff? Not a huge fan, let’s say.

[@BarkerVancity]

uuuuummm, what about the OV-10 Bronco?

[@Sandboxcode]

Sadly, the Bronco released after I made this video. Think this video is bout 1yr old now

[@Alexgaming-ic5vb]

UH-60 isnt working i mean i cant fly it

[@blackraven9821]

You left out the f-22 that’s also a really good mod

[@Sandboxcode]

Nope, that one requires the purchase of FC3 or F-15. This video is about 100% free mods that does not require the user to purchase anything

[@blackraven9821]

@@Sandboxcode OH

[@shr3dd3rbtw24]

@@Sandboxcode I dont think the su57 is free.............. i tried downloading it

[@Sandboxcode]

@@shr3dd3rbtw24 You are correct. There's a note in the video description I was wrong on that one. Sadly, I have no way to update the video...

[@theunseenwalrus5768]

SU-57 isnt there

[@jaydengoodman5414]

What about f22 mod

[@tango-1vs9]

JAS-39C is not free. You need F-15C for A2A and Su-25 for A2G

[@Sandboxcode]

That is why this video only discusses the A2G version which is 100% free as discussed in video

[@FiveM-Mods]

sisis pero como lo instalo?? ç

[@fallcrim2458]

Sadly, the SU-57 link is not usable. Do u have another one? Rly like the video btw ❤

[@shr3dd3rbtw24]

yeah rip whenever you go to mission editor you cant actually fly the plane you are just spectating some ai flying

[@Sandboxcode]

There's a note in the video description I was wrong on that one. Sadly, I have no way to update the video...

[@joeisslung]

i didnt know Clevland brown played dcs lmao

[@Sandboxcode]

daNG! Burn!!! At least compare me to someone really cool like IDK-- Steve Harvey! I'd take Steve Harvey even tho he's quite a bit older

[@joeisslung]

@@Sandboxcode lol

[@patmathew5757]

Ac130 gunship??????!!!!!

[@onetapgrey7059]

F22?

[@Sandboxcode]

Nope, that one requires the purchase of FC3 or F-15. This video is about 100% free mods that does not require the user to purchase anything

[@onetapgrey7059]

@@Sandboxcode ahh i didnt know that, thank you :)

[@Kenny_-gc2kj]

U forgot the f22

[@Sandboxcode]

Nope, that one requires the purchase of FC3 or F-15. This video is about 100% free mods that does not require the user to purchase anything

[@inVINSONable1]

Su-57 over the F-22 ? Cmon

[@Sandboxcode]

Video is about 100% free mods that does not require any purchases (like FC3). Su-57 was accidently added

[@Daniel-kn5pk]

I want the felon so bad in 2024 if anyone could help please do so.!!!!

[@Sandboxcode]

It really sucks the mod author yanked it

[@HarryJc]

The su57 link is a pain in the sss to find.

[@Sandboxcode]

Yeah wish it was easier. I think they also provide download links in the discord. Funny part of this is that mod actually requires SU-27. I accidently added it to this list (wanted to cover 100% free mods people can play in DCS free of charge)