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DCS World DCS: Persian Gulf is a map add-on for DCS World centered on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage between the Persian Gulf and the rest of the world. The region includes Iran to the north and the UAE and Oman to the south, as well as the Arabian Sea, which provides space for aircraft carrier operations. The area was the site of Operation Praying Mantis in 1988, when the US Navy sank several Iranian naval vessels.

The Persian Gulf map

The map covers 201,000 sq km and features detailed terrain, textures, seas and buildings. Its landscapes range from mountains and valleys to desert plains, with vegetation including trees, bushes and grass. Detailed cities include Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bandar Abbas, each with distinctive buildings; the map also includes the islands of Abu Musa, Siri and the Tunb islands.

Airbases and operations

You can fly missions from land bases in Iran, the UAE and Oman, or from an aircraft carrier. The map includes 17 accurately recreated airbases across the three countries, with landing aids that can include TACAN, VASI lights, realistic approach lights and VOR. The region offers combat mission scenarios across the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.

Map features

• Detailed map area centered on the Strait of Hormuz
• Iran, the UAE and Oman added to the list of DCS World nations
• New map objects, including super tankers, cargo ships, pleasure craft and dhows
• New Iranian liveries for ground and air units