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“The loss of a single Chinook…” GS immediately proceeds to jet wash their flight path while they are flying just above treetop level. As a former Chinook crewman, I just wanna say “Yeah… thanks bro 🙄” on behalf of those crews.
Mentally, yes. And for the real pilots it’s also incredibly physically exhausting. Everyone loves to dunk on the Air Force, but the guys that are capable of withstanding high Gs all while playing 3 dimensional chess at Mach 1 are truly a breed above the others.
Just gonna point out the energy retention of the F15EX. Armed with 16 missiles, two external fuel tanks, CFTs, and an IRST pod in the belly and is still able to constantly pull defensive cranks and notches, while also being in parameters to launch missiles on multiple bandit groups coming at different directions, all while splashing them.... That beast can MOVE like no other
It's no wonder. If you've heard the audio for the video showing the F-15EX on its maiden flight, the absolute HOWL of those engines sounds like the screaming of the damned. The sheer amount of power in that jet is disgustingly overpowered, I love it so much.
Actually it’s a nee jet, it has the 229 engines which are from 1989, but it has a fbw system in it now which came out when the ex was produced, so yes the airframe is old but technically not really at the same time
Friend of mine is an engineer for Lockheed and worked on the Shuttle and the F-22. Got to enjoy watching them launch frozen turkeys into the motors lol
@@tomfoolery5680 Russian designers did a good job on the Mig-29 and Sukhoi Su-27 but we will never know who would have won in a real battle between American versus Russian pilots at that time.
I was a maintainer in an Air Control squadron. We had some exceptional contollers who used to let me take a spare seat. That was some fun listening. Thanks for the memories.
Ignoring for a moment that the F-15 is airforce and the AIM-174 is navy so they will probably never meet 😭 the AIM-174 is enormous so even the impressively sized F-15 could probably still only hold 4 of them, maybe 6 if the ground crew was really creative but probably no more than that and she'd be sacrificing at least 12 AMRAAMs to do so. The F-15EX has a lot of hard points, but there's no getting around the physical size of a missile, so even if the plane was capable of lifting more, there likely just wouldn't be space to put them. Would be super cool though, going to bat with 8 or 10 of those suckers strapped to the airframe 🤩
It’s not actually I doubt you’ll see a navy weapon on an air force jet for the foreseeable future if ever and also with how the 15 is set up hardpoint wise you’d maybe get 4 on her if that
A missile bus with a top speed of Mach 2.5 and a radar that's been upgraded to the point of X-Ray vision. The best part is that this isn't even our most lethal airframe because you can still see it coming.
???? RADARs do not work like X-Ray. Also top speed is mostly irrelevant because of drag limitations. It's really only achievable on a clean loadout. The most lethal airframe would be the F-35.
I actually love the more mission immersed style. In contrast to the normal narrated videos it shows that managing this many targets with an AWACS in a scenario like this requires almost all of your focus. Good job GS
Love this style of video! Having the calls and radio comms is a awesome touch to the usual talk through of the missions (which are still great). Only thing I'd like to see is a reference in the description for certain call outs and abbreviation so we can keep up with the comms. Fantastic video would love to see more of this!
This thing is a fucking monster. To even have the arms to take out 10 planes is wild. This thing will fly around with up to 22. That is bonkers. Put 20 of these things in the air, you can level a sizeable air fleet without landing once.
10 kills in one flight, contributed to 5% of the F-15's total kill tally in one sortie. "Reflects great credit upon himself, and the United States Air Force..." F-15EX= "Our enemies fight in the shade"
Ok, so hear me out. @GrowlingSidewinder in a single F-15EX. How many simultaneous 3rd generation fighters (like say, all F4s for example) could one take on? Is there a limit where you get overwhelmed? It’s like the old thought experiment how many house cats, or squirrels or whatever could you take on at once.
I've been watching your content for over 2 years. This will be the first time I've commented. Just know, I enjoy your content, so there's not much to comment on. I especially enjoy when you collaborate with Longshot. That is more of the amusing content you put out. That said, Dude, today's video is your finest work. I took me a full minute to figure out your voice in the video. Today's video was outstanding. I would like to see more content of this nature. Well done!!!
This is a great video - loved the content, loved the realism, and really enjoyed the focus on the mission itself. Great work! Definitely would love to see more of this!
After the mission... GS: Honey, I'm home! SO: How was your day, dear? GS: Pretty good. I flew one mission and became a double ace! SO: That's nice, dear.
That was another great mission! Some observations: Oddly, didn't see very many of the SU-27 kills eject, even though the Mig-29's pilots both survived. SU-27 much bigger airframe, I would think they would have a higher survival rate the the 29's. Also, the AAMRAMS upon launch seem to pitch down and corkscrew frequently although as you are higher the seem to launch normally. Just my .02, YMMV
My step-father flew the OV-10 Bronco in Vietnam in a FAS role under the call sign Rustic 06. Would love to see you tackle THAT old workhorse!!! Great vid!
The F-15 is such a beast. It's the definition of brute force lol. Gonna need these birds plus the F-22s and F-35s when China comes swinging with those J-20's and J-35A's (which has an uncanny similarity to the F-35 in terms of shape). China also apparently has some sort of 6th gen, space-capable fighter called the "White Emperor" (I don't think this is verified though, just rumors and a photo atm), which sounds intimidating af lolol.
Wow! That was HOT! Great mission, great aircraft!! Maybe everybody can see the F-15EX coming, but all that tells ‘em is that they’re about to have a very bad day. 👍
This was a nice departure from the usual mode of GS talking to us. It was more immersive. It was also a little exhausting just to watch, which means performing must have been even more tiring. Nice video.
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F-15C: "I am a flying SAM site!"
F:15E: "I am three flying SAM sites!"
F-15EX: (PSYCHOTIC LAUGHTER)
definitely heath leager JOKER style
Maniacal missile truck
I'm a whole INADS
The Super Hornet is now actually a flying SAM site
@@RT42069 Yeah with the SM-6s strapped to its wings, it literally is shooting SAMs lol
“The loss of a single Chinook…”
GS immediately proceeds to jet wash their flight path while they are flying just above treetop level.
As a former Chinook crewman, I just wanna say “Yeah… thanks bro 🙄” on behalf of those crews.
looooooool. My bad.
"Caution, wake turbulence!"
"....oh, oops."
I was thinking he may have goon supersonic and knocked their rotors off :)
500 ft. Bubble clear of all obstacles. Tisk tisk!
That sigh before engaging the last bandit. It really must be exhausting even in a sim. Great job.
"How many times to I need to teach you this lesson, old man?"
@@benn454”GET OUT OF MY AIRSPACE”
Mentally, yes. And for the real pilots it’s also incredibly physically exhausting. Everyone loves to dunk on the Air Force, but the guys that are capable of withstanding high Gs all while playing 3 dimensional chess at Mach 1 are truly a breed above the others.
the heavy sigh followed 10 seconds later by "copy, splash 10" made me roll.
Love this style with the radio sound filter and a controller calling out bandits. More of this please! 🙏
Question. Was GS remaining out of their range while having targets called out to him and launching missiles at their call?
Seconded. Love the comms. Hope there’s more videos with it.
@@Exile-exe simple answer; yes
Was Darkstar some sort of AWACS? I don't think we saw it.
@@sogerc1it was definitely awacs
The F-15EX absolutely gives off "You're locked in here with me!" vibes.
"You merely adopted the airspace, I was born in it. molded by it."
When your AWACS is literally untouchable.
That’s my jet! First Crew Chief on EX001, I’ll let her know she made it into a GS vid!
You down at PANG?!
This is cool
Just gonna point out the energy retention of the F15EX. Armed with 16 missiles, two external fuel tanks, CFTs, and an IRST pod in the belly and is still able to constantly pull defensive cranks and notches, while also being in parameters to launch missiles on multiple bandit groups coming at different directions, all while splashing them.... That beast can MOVE like no other
No wonder the original -A and -C models were such outstanding dogfighters, since they were absolute energy monsters when lightly loaded
F 15. Just like the 1911. Been taking care of business since its inception. 💪
It's no wonder. If you've heard the audio for the video showing the F-15EX on its maiden flight, the absolute HOWL of those engines sounds like the screaming of the damned. The sheer amount of power in that jet is disgustingly overpowered, I love it so much.
Well if you're fast enough or you're high enough it's easily doable with most jets.
Beefier airframe and more powerful engines than her siblings. SHE'S. A. MONSTER.
I'm so glad that the F-15 isn't going anywhere anytime soon. This thing has 5th gen tech shoved into a 1970s airframe, amazing.
Its like the Su 35S, completely different beast from the Su 27S we get in DCS.
Actually it’s a nee jet, it has the 229 engines which are from 1989, but it has a fbw system in it now which came out when the ex was produced, so yes the airframe is old but technically not really at the same time
Would you intercept me? I’d intercept me…
Friend of mine is an engineer for Lockheed and worked on the Shuttle and the F-22. Got to enjoy watching them launch frozen turkeys into the motors lol
@@brodykloster2102 Obviously, it's been completely rebuilt from the ground up, but the profile and design philosophy are the same.
Man, the F-15 is such a beautiful airframe.
No doubt
I thought it always looked weird with a single seater configuration, the two seater f15E seems more natural
@@ZLEEP2324some may disagree 😂
I've always loved the single seat A and C variants.
Still relevant in 2024. Imagine the bricks you'd shit having one of these looking for you in the 70s and 80s.
@@tomfoolery5680 Russian designers did a good job on the Mig-29 and Sukhoi Su-27 but we will never know who would have won in a real battle between American versus Russian pilots at that time.
His call sign is Arson because he be setting enemy combatants on *FIRE*
This single F-15 just destroyed more than $500 million worth of enemy airpower in under 20 minutes.
You mean their entire air force?
Not to mention the additional $100 million in unused ordinance. 🤣
@@mso82and the ten grand to go search for the pilots.
@@RA111333not even close😅
@@JaxxGaming7997that's more than most countries active air force.. so yeah actually it applies
Who needs stealth when you have speed and SPAMRAAM
And enough radar energy to cook a pizza.
@@mrlt1151I hope they'll try that at some point
@@bluefox9436 No. It's AFAIK non-ionizing
@@M16_Akula-III Yes it's non-ionizing, so is microwave, same thing, still cooks.
@@LuLe232 Yes but radar waves are different from micro waves, I doubt it'll actually fry it
I was a maintainer in an Air Control squadron. We had some exceptional contollers who used to let me take a spare seat. That was some fun listening. Thanks for the memories.
Which squadron?
Still love to see the F-15EX using that massive ordnance hauling capability and bonkers radar with AIM-174Bs. Seems like a match made in heaven.
Ignoring for a moment that the F-15 is airforce and the AIM-174 is navy so they will probably never meet 😭 the AIM-174 is enormous so even the impressively sized F-15 could probably still only hold 4 of them, maybe 6 if the ground crew was really creative but probably no more than that and she'd be sacrificing at least 12 AMRAAMs to do so. The F-15EX has a lot of hard points, but there's no getting around the physical size of a missile, so even if the plane was capable of lifting more, there likely just wouldn't be space to put them.
Would be super cool though, going to bat with 8 or 10 of those suckers strapped to the airframe 🤩
Then AIM -260s for branch accuracy
@@resurgam_b7 Yeah this is the problem. It's too big, not too heavy.
It’s not actually I doubt you’ll see a navy weapon on an air force jet for the foreseeable future if ever and also with how the 15 is set up hardpoint wise you’d maybe get 4 on her if that
Dude, best video you've made, by far, and that's saying something. I love this.
I appreciate you man thank you.
17:45
DS - RECOMMEND COMMIT
A - sigh, arson
0:44 “You have Darkstar on station to assist you” sent shivers down my spine
I'm new to this what or whom is DarkStar?
I'm sure they meant OnStar. 😎
@@grumpy2.0 Lockheed Martin SR72
Crew chief: "So, what loadout do you want to fly with today?"
GS: "Yes"
Crew Chief: How many AMRAAM's do you want in the loadout?
GS: "All of them"
The Eagle at an all-you-can-eat Flanker buffet.
And just like that, Double Ace in 20 minutes.
That is terrifying.
"Fourship... recommend you commit".
That's easy for you to say.
Best example of how to become a story on the Fat Electrician.
That'd be what, the first double ace in a day since ww2? You bet there'd be a fat electrician video.
A missile bus with a top speed of Mach 2.5 and a radar that's been upgraded to the point of X-Ray vision. The best part is that this isn't even our most lethal airframe because you can still see it coming.
???? RADARs do not work like X-Ray. Also top speed is mostly irrelevant because of drag limitations. It's really only achievable on a clean loadout. The most lethal airframe would be the F-35.
@ Did you even read what I typed?
@@SnuffySpaghetti this person does not understand hyperbole or have an ability to extrapolate information with practical partial information. =P
I really like these longer videos. Let's get more long missions like this, please!!!
Ive been watching for a few years now, this needs to be a weekly video style for sure.
I actually love the more mission immersed style. In contrast to the normal narrated videos it shows that managing this many targets with an AWACS in a scenario like this requires almost all of your focus. Good job GS
17:49 the “god damn it” in your voice when you responded to Dark Star haha
Love this style of video! Having the calls and radio comms is a awesome touch to the usual talk through of the missions (which are still great). Only thing I'd like to see is a reference in the description for certain call outs and abbreviation so we can keep up with the comms. Fantastic video would love to see more of this!
I do enjoy these 'roleplay' type videos, very fun. That darkstar pilot was just using you like a rifle, point you to the targets one after the other.
One of my customers is a former WSO in an E model. Guy has some really cool stories.
Dude that was AWESOME!!! Great job! I agree I really enjoyed this style of radio communication.
I don't even play this game, yet here I am, watching all your videos. Good content.
Having that eye in the Sky turns the F-15 into a Raptor with a whole dumptruck of missiles.
This is so cool. Please more videos with radio
Thank you, I appreciate you watching. Much love.
Boeing F-15EX Candy Dispenser
This is GS when the smile fades away and the fangs come out. Monster!
Great mission. Fly whatever the hell you want to fly, I'll watch.
That was an amazing video. The radio chatter in this mission really enhances immersion for the audience.
This thing is a fucking monster. To even have the arms to take out 10 planes is wild. This thing will fly around with up to 22. That is bonkers. Put 20 of these things in the air, you can level a sizeable air fleet without landing once.
And they typically operate 2 ship ，if not 4 ship flight...
Took one look at all that ordnance slung under and thought, "Holy Crap! That's _a War Eagle!"_ Great mission, man.
I’d like to see these cinematic kind of videos once a week, just because I love hearing your breakdowns still
the amount of missiles bro has is crazy
I’m a simple man. I see eagle I click
Getting strong Mork calling Orson vibes of this one.
Congrats to whoever came up with the radio call-outs. Increases the production value and viewer enjoyment immensely. Pure immersion. Loving it ❤
It's hard to believe it's been 52 years since the first F-15A rolled off the line in St. Louis. That's wild.
10 kills in one flight, contributed to 5% of the F-15's total kill tally in one sortie. "Reflects great credit upon himself, and the United States Air Force..."
F-15EX= "Our enemies fight in the shade"
My goodness. Excellent episode. Closest thing to a xwing possible
Ground team: "How many AMRAAM's should we load, captain?"
GS: "Yes."
The Missile Truck reigns supreme!!
I love the style, must have been lots of work. Thanks for the entertainment!
Dude! Best 20 minute 🇺🇸 Murica hell yeah movie I've ever seen. I loved it. We need more of this format.
The EX is a freaking monster of an aircraft.
Wicked video dude. Loved the communication. Sounded great.
Thanks Lee, much love as always
@GrowlingSidewinder no worries champ you deserve it and your channel.
GS the double ace is icing his wrist after this mission. 😄
Very impressive capability demonstration!
Ok, so hear me out. @GrowlingSidewinder in a single F-15EX. How many simultaneous 3rd generation fighters (like say, all F4s for example) could one take on? Is there a limit where you get overwhelmed? It’s like the old thought experiment how many house cats, or squirrels or whatever could you take on at once.
probably approximately equal to the number of fox 3s you take
Well, eventually he'll run out of AMRAAMs and bullets...
Depends, how many Fox-3's is the EX bringing? Because that's likely your number. So, upper range would be 20.
@@whistlingbadger Don't forget Fox-4 lol
I always heard it as “how many 5th graders could you take on?”
I've been watching your content for over 2 years. This will be the first time I've commented. Just know, I enjoy your content, so there's not much to comment on. I especially enjoy when you collaborate with Longshot. That is more of the amusing content you put out. That said, Dude, today's video is your finest work. I took me a full minute to figure out your voice in the video. Today's video was outstanding. I would like to see more content of this nature. Well done!!!
This is a great video - loved the content, loved the realism, and really enjoyed the focus on the mission itself. Great work! Definitely would love to see more of this!
After the mission...
GS: Honey, I'm home!
SO: How was your day, dear?
GS: Pretty good. I flew one mission and became a double ace!
SO: That's nice, dear.
Tough day at the office.
So DCS has speech recognition now or did you have a live controller?
Great ASMR to fall asleep to tbh
I actually did
That was another great mission!
Some observations:
Oddly, didn't see very many of the SU-27 kills eject, even though the Mig-29's pilots both survived. SU-27 much bigger airframe, I would think they would have a higher survival rate the the 29's.
Also, the AAMRAMS upon launch seem to pitch down and corkscrew frequently although as you are higher the seem to launch normally.
Just my .02, YMMV
This gon be good *grabs popcorn*
The sigh at the end 😮💨😂 “ how many times we gotta teach you this lesson old man” 😂😂
Absolute missile truck!
This is definitely my favorite style. Something like this would be sick with Longshot in it too!
That thing is a flying Weapons Warehouse. Lots of missiles to play with.
When the mission escort has a bigger impact on the conflict than those actually conducting the mission
My step-father flew the OV-10 Bronco in Vietnam in a FAS role under the call sign Rustic 06. Would love to see you tackle THAT old workhorse!!! Great vid!
You get an AIM-120!
And YOU get an AIM-120!
You ALL get AIM-120s!
-AMRAAM Winfrey
I love that all of the hostile groups had different paint schemes
More videos like this :D, actually peaked my interest.
Would love to see a Tac view on this!
This was by far the coolest video from your channel! I loved hearing the radio callouts throughout the video
Yo! This was sweet!! Love the realism. Definitely needs a tacview debrief! Bring it back one more time?
Go get yourself a beer mister. You earned it today! Good stuff
I felt exhausted after that......great stuff
Double ace in one mission, nice.
Double-ace in one mission. Nice. I missed your commentary but the mission feed was interesting.
The F-15 is such a beast. It's the definition of brute force lol. Gonna need these birds plus the F-22s and F-35s when China comes swinging with those J-20's and J-35A's (which has an uncanny similarity to the F-35 in terms of shape). China also apparently has some sort of 6th gen, space-capable fighter called the "White Emperor" (I don't think this is verified though, just rumors and a photo atm), which sounds intimidating af lolol.
I felt that sigh at the last bandit still active.
If and when this sort of engagement happens in the real life, it will be a worldwide news.
Very cool man, I loved the voices and radio filter. Also, can you imagine becoming a double ace in one mission!
Keep up the good work!
That BF4 drop still hits after all these years.
I liked this one A LOT. Darkstar acting as your controller was a really cool twist.
That is one F1-5EXy aircraft...❤
I have no clue what most of those terms mean, but I enjoyed it regardless. The F-15 is such a beast! Love the videos.
Wow! That was HOT! Great mission, great aircraft!!
Maybe everybody can see the F-15EX coming, but all that tells ‘em is that they’re about to have a very bad day. 👍
Very cool with everyone on comms! Loved hearing that.
Proud member of the EX team thanks you for the video! Got to try out the EX glass cockpit in the sim, I can see why the pilots love it.
Beware the SPAMRAAM.
The best non stealthy Air Superiority Fighter showing how it's done.
Great video 🙌
This was a nice departure from the usual mode of GS talking to us. It was more immersive. It was also a little exhausting just to watch, which means performing must have been even more tiring. Nice video.
Brilliant. Just brilliant. Thanks for the ride along. That should be a new title theme. Ride Alongs. No commentary. Just straight mission action.
The flying Samsite gets an upgrade!
Some of those missiles were dancing off the rails or diving sharp!
This episode, my cold, refreshing PBRs, and popcorn. Great combination. Carry on.
WOW, the level of realism and intensity is off the chart with this one! Top, GS!