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  • @GrowlingSidewinder
    @GrowlingSidewinder  ปีที่แล้ว +42

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    • @thedishonoredamerican129
      @thedishonoredamerican129 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The EX is an absolute beast. If there was an aircraft that could be considered a flying SAM site, that would be it.

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great flying GS

    • @nitesan2814
      @nitesan2814 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can we get some SU 47 berkut content?

    • @firebald2915
      @firebald2915 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Radar fails and pitbull missiles"... Tight situational awareness for you in the F-16 against a missle truck. Great job all the way to the "merge ?"

    • @sayeedahmed47
      @sayeedahmed47 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is F-16V block 70/72?

  • @kawasaki8051
    @kawasaki8051 ปีที่แล้ว +1435

    Shooting 16 Aim120s is better than losing a F-15EX with 16 Aim120

    • @ljbrandt500
      @ljbrandt500 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I was extremely underwhelmed with the 120's performance in this video. How many millions worth of missiles did not hit target?

    • @brianwright9514
      @brianwright9514 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      ​@@ljbrandt500 they were all shot at low altitude, low PoK. More strategic than tactical.

    • @ljbrandt500
      @ljbrandt500 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@brianwright9514 at a cost of over 1m per missile I wouldn't accept that excuse and would challenge the contractor (raytheon?) to figure out a more effective implementation. It seems the technology hasn't improved much in 20yrs

    • @kawasaki8051
      @kawasaki8051 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      @@ljbrandt500 alot of them were launched knowing they wouldn't hit the target. They are used to keep the other guy defensive.

    • @utley
      @utley ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ljbrandt500 3 million per missile as of a few years ago. Im sure its more now.

  • @ShinobiFox1980
    @ShinobiFox1980 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    That angle... with the F-15 dropping flares as the missile rips in to destroy the F-16. If Growling Sidewinder ever made a Top Gun style movie he'd know all the camera angles and shots to make to build the tension.

    • @logandavis333
      @logandavis333 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      lots of the visuals from his videos look cinematic enough to be movie worthy but this looked like one of the cooler shots

  • @wolterbalthazar5739
    @wolterbalthazar5739 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    Rare to see you lose a BVR, but I guess 16 AMRAAMs will do the trick!

    • @zymuralchemy
      @zymuralchemy ปีที่แล้ว +60

      F-15EX: "Fox... everything!"

    • @cakej1
      @cakej1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Did you hit the F-15 with you 9x?

    • @benn454
      @benn454 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cakej1 Looks like it got flared off.

    • @jimlthor
      @jimlthor ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Impressive he made it that far. I thought this was gonna be one of those videos where he dies 4 times and gives up

    • @markymarknj
      @markymarknj ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like GS said, the F-15EX kept pushing him off with those BVR shots.

  • @icin4d
    @icin4d ปีที่แล้ว +385

    With the crappy F-16 radar and a 10 missile deficit, you're just getting to the merge. That's impressive. Would have liked to have seen Tacview on this one.

    • @turnnburn6892
      @turnnburn6892 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      The F-16's radar is way less powerful than the F-15EX's radar yes, but it's definitely not crappy.

    • @icin4d
      @icin4d ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@turnnburn6892 The 16 was dropping lock so often and had a hard time locking even with datalink it doesn't instill much confidence.

    • @NoName5589
      @NoName5589 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It might not be a crappy radar on its own, but when you compare it to the F-15..

    • @milkelangelo1
      @milkelangelo1 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@icin4d The APG-68 does that sometimes (which is in part fault of the RWS), and tbf, the F-15's radar is like twice as big
      However remember to not corelate Datalink and Radar, as the former can not influence the later: all the datalink does is tell you what the others see by combining a net of comunication and geographical infos to guarantee maximised Situational Awareness, but if the radar has no return waves (or if they get ignored, which may happen for several reasons including weak signal and pulse doppler filters), it will not see the bandit. What he did at the start was simply tell the F-16 he was interested in that aircraft detected by the AWACS, so that the Viper could display it on the HUD and HMD

    • @rocketremity9571
      @rocketremity9571 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We actually have not seen a tacview in a long time

  • @astro1322
    @astro1322 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    The F-15EX is essentially supposed to be a missile truck that will support the f-22 and f-35. I believe the idea is the stealth fighters go up ahead since they are stealth and use their radar to lock targets and then use data link too guide missiles fired by the f-15EX . But the Air Nat Guard is also getting f-15EX as a direct replacement for the f-15C. in the Nat guard they will still maintain the crew of one pilot even though there is space for two crew. The airframe is essentially a highly upgraded Strike Eagle.

    • @EDCandLace
      @EDCandLace ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's exactly what it's roll is***** dang auto correct.

    • @gravyd316
      @gravyd316 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Okay so yeah it's going to be in direct support for the F-35 and possibly the F-22. People are totally oblivious to the fact that it's also going to be a ferocious bomber once the airspace is clear.

    • @thebushwook1e
      @thebushwook1e ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Exactly since the airframe is still capable and supported it made sense to have it serve as a support amramm launcher due to data link epicness

    • @JAnx01
      @JAnx01 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Except, they won't support the F-22 because the F-22s are getting retired. The F-15EX will simply become the workhorse ADF.

    • @Spider2point0
      @Spider2point0 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, it's basically meant to carry and toss a lot of missiles, which will be guided in via datalink information, whether that's given from stealth aircraft or AWACS or whatever.

  • @F15ElectricEagle
    @F15ElectricEagle ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Air Force ordinance crew: "How many AMRAAMs will you like?"
    F-15EX - "Yes"

  • @GM-fh5jp
    @GM-fh5jp ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Ratheon Exec: "What do you mean he fired 8 AMRAAMS at an F16 within 30 miles and they ALL missed"?
    "Tell the chief engineer not to bring his lunchbox tomorrow"

    • @perryrush6563
      @perryrush6563 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Until the contract gets canceled...he increased the sales. Ha ha

    • @aaronstaeven312
      @aaronstaeven312 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was thinking the same, WTH happened to all the early missiles? no explanation. I guess they were all duds

  • @lukecreamer8426
    @lukecreamer8426 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Every F-16 pilot thinks they're the king of BVR until an F-15EX shows up to the party with 16 AMRAAMs.

  • @johnleonard9102
    @johnleonard9102 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I just got my bachelor's degree, and now I'm starting the paperwork to become an F-15 pilot!
    I've been watching your videos to get my own VR setup going.

    • @EDCandLace
      @EDCandLace ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck! You will be living my dream!

    • @gt7984
      @gt7984 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      aerospace bachelor here, good luck bro!

    • @kmb96
      @kmb96 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congrats man I’m graduating next year and currently starting my navy ocs package for the pilot board later this year

    • @liberalconservative7122
      @liberalconservative7122 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you going Guard? Don’t the let the recruiter fool you into thinking you can go in as an F-15 pilot. You have to graduate at the top of your UPT class to F-15’s - and that’s if one is available in your drop. If you’re going to a guard Unit where they fly F-15’s you still have to graduate in the top half to go to T-38’s from T-6’s.

    • @RyanFranny-xb4uq
      @RyanFranny-xb4uq 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol you don't start paper work to be a f15 pilot. You start paper to go to fight school. Only the top few guys get a fighter

  • @chatterjeeorama
    @chatterjeeorama ปีที่แล้ว +80

    GS , you are up against a missile truck ! you need two more vipers to match that kind of payload .

    • @Laerei
      @Laerei ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Actually that's a good question: can Eagle II fight two F-16s simultaneously and win?

    • @immortaldev1489
      @immortaldev1489 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Laerei good chance, the F15EX carries more missiles than 2 F16s

    • @Nanchon21
      @Nanchon21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@immortaldev1489 whta do you mean good chance? its guaranteed. The EX was holding 16 aim120s while the f16 could carry a max of 6

    • @immortaldev1489
      @immortaldev1489 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Nanchon21 well, it's two different planes that he has to keep an eye on, it would take extra skill trying to manage them both while the recommit/defend, and if one of them catches you while your defending a missile, it makes things much more difficult

    • @CoffeeMatt10
      @CoffeeMatt10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The EX apparently will be able to carry up to 22 AMRAAMs, so 3 Vipers would still be short.

  • @diamondmane1061
    @diamondmane1061 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I would've wanted to see a tac-view of that whole engagement. Being able to see where all of the AMRAAMs went and how the f-15 flew would have been cool.

    • @jimlthor
      @jimlthor ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd bet most of those missiles were much closer to hitting than not. I'd have never made it that close once, let alone 5 times

    • @hphp31416
      @hphp31416 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimlthor they were almost all fired at edge of range assuming enemy is flying towards it

  • @heathb4319
    @heathb4319 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And just for the record...that outro beat is awesome.

    • @MagicZazzi
      @MagicZazzi ปีที่แล้ว

      I NEED that title❤😂 heeelp

  • @williamsjm100
    @williamsjm100 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    The Eagle II is just immense. Who would have thought the F15 would see off even the might Raptor.

    • @TymaDem
      @TymaDem ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I believe GS is already made a video F22 vs 7 F15 EX. Spoiler alert: Raptor smoked all of them

    • @Vaporisers
      @Vaporisers ปีที่แล้ว

      Eagle II could never

    • @williamsjm100
      @williamsjm100 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@TymaDem I was using "see off" as in the Eagle II will be in service when the Raptor retires in a few years...

    • @yuboijackson4432
      @yuboijackson4432 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@TymaDembecause the F-15EX doesn’t have any of it’s defensive systems properly modeled in dcs

    • @TymaDem
      @TymaDem ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yuboijackson4432 neither are F22 and F35, that would be weird to say the least

  • @magnanimus9692
    @magnanimus9692 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Other countries: "Why would you need high capacity jet fighters?"
    USA: "Yes."

    • @schmerkampfmunde
      @schmerkampfmunde ปีที่แล้ว

      NATO: No!

    • @johns1625
      @johns1625 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Other countries designing new fighter jets like we don't have 186 F-22 Raptors and 600 F-35's 😂😂

  • @dmomintz
    @dmomintz ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Think, just 10 F-15EX's in formation with a couple of F-35's scouting ahead... That is 160 missiles ready to ruin your opponents' day.

  • @yuvl32
    @yuvl32 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    F15 could have a “semi/auto” switch for missiles )

  • @tyalore2826
    @tyalore2826 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always use the term M.A.R. when deciding to go through a yellow light or not. Thanks to you dude!

  • @mrblablablabla
    @mrblablablabla ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Interesting BVR. Would’ve loved to see a tac view of the whole engagement to see where all those missiles went.

  • @NoName5589
    @NoName5589 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm very impressed you withstood the glory that is a loaded F-15 for as long as you did, that's so many AMRAAMS

    • @wurfyy
      @wurfyy ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm impressed too, especially seeing as he didn't do a very good job.
      The F-16 in a BVR fight shouldn't really go below Mach 1.2, I consider myself to be getting a bit slow if I'm under 1.4. He was just chilling at 0.6 regularly, and was briefly like 0.45 during that vertical recommit towards the end.

  • @redssracer4153
    @redssracer4153 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That Eagle was dumping ALL the flares!!!🤣🤣🤣

  • @daviddorminey1434
    @daviddorminey1434 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The F15EX is an E with Fly by wire, slightly more powerful engines, better offensive and defensive suites, new cockpit with a huge display. The FBW enables the use of the outboard station on the wings. The EX's will probably be flown more without the CFT's than the E's because they are filling the C's role. A F15E without CFT's is a F15C airframe with a little over 3k lbs but with about 11k more thrust but E's hardly ever fly without CFT's. An EX without CFT's will be more than a match for a C in BVR and WVR.

    • @derekbennett1453
      @derekbennett1453 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huh!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

    • @debbiestimac5175
      @debbiestimac5175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AFJAG has entered the chat.

    • @YuppieRacer
      @YuppieRacer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@Counter Air make hauling ass great again

    • @hunterjones225
      @hunterjones225 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Counter Air And just think, if it hadn't have need to be fielded so quickly they could have gone with the GE-132s instead of -129s. Talk about a absolute missile of a jet

  • @marionmorrison2854
    @marionmorrison2854 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone remember back when futurists said that the lancer would be an air to air missile boat? Did that ever happen?

  • @jamespfp
    @jamespfp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    0:30 -- RE: Playing as the F-15; *You* say Underdog, I say you're playing as the Starscream.

  • @nooneyouknowhere6148
    @nooneyouknowhere6148 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When i saw you were in the f-16 in this scenario, i immediately said "dude you are so screwed!"

  • @Shace616
    @Shace616 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hopefully DCS gets the F16V Block 70/72 at some point. Would be cool to see.

  • @luckyomen
    @luckyomen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spooky finisher. Loved the immediate transition into the closing tune. Very entertaining.

  • @robertkelly3186
    @robertkelly3186 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Someone just kept saying "MORE", until they were told that the F-15 would no longer be able to takeoff with 17 AMRAAMs.

    • @vicroc4
      @vicroc4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "How many missiles would you like?" "Yes."

  • @MattWagner
    @MattWagner ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pro move using the PDLT to keep SA.

  • @Rose_Butterfly98
    @Rose_Butterfly98 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well as we like to say, the age of dogfights is supposedly over, an air superiority fighter just needs to carry a ton of missiles.
    Especially when those AIM260s come into service
    The only way to really beat it I think is to play cowardly and try to make him run out of missiles but that's really hard since he can just push you to the edge of the map.

  • @jorgeiriartej.3840
    @jorgeiriartej.3840 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    would love to see a F15EX vs MiG 31, nice video by the way love it!

    • @debbiestimac5175
      @debbiestimac5175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With 16 AMRAAM D models. MiG-31 driver would be in for a load of hurt.

  • @MattWaller04
    @MattWaller04 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As an American tax payer watching a F-15 fight a F-16, I just hope both teams have fun 🇺🇸

  • @clarkchase28
    @clarkchase28 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m addition to that, the EX has a thrust weight ratio just under the f22.

  • @CaptainHeadcrab
    @CaptainHeadcrab ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the F-15 pilot just constantly slinging missiles

  • @ConnieShearer-m1v
    @ConnieShearer-m1v ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well, THAT was too close for comfort! But "Yay" for my F-15, that I ALWAYS root for! ;-)

  • @aviationgaming1564
    @aviationgaming1564 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Imagine how terrifying an F-15EX would be with the AIM-260

    • @Master_champ_24
      @Master_champ_24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What if Americans install the meteor bvraam into the F-15 ? 😏

    • @freddarau
      @freddarau ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Master_champ_24 The Aim-260 is a better missile.

    • @ell8711
      @ell8711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@freddarau no shit, it's newer technology.
      he's talking currently as it's still in development

  • @jfiery
    @jfiery ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I feel a lot better with the issues I've been having with the F-16 radar from to update to go after seeing GS go through the same issues with getting locks in them dropping since two updates ago

  • @mightymouse4661
    @mightymouse4661 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’d like to see the F-35 in a long range fight please

    • @sogerc1
      @sogerc1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, against a Su-35 because they have the same digits in their names.

    • @MaxIsStrange1
      @MaxIsStrange1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sogerc1 The Su-35 wouldn’t detect anything unless the F-35 got within ~20 nm so the Su would just lose 100% of the time which might not be that interesting.

  • @920utdoors9
    @920utdoors9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If u remember the History Channel dogfight show episode where the F-22 would lock targets and they had a B-1R missle truck. Basically the airforce ran with that idea but with an eagle platform instead. F-22s stealthily lock targets and the F15 ex launches archer shots from a safe range

  • @becausereasons8981
    @becausereasons8981 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    correct me if i'm wrong...but the 15 can JAM radar too, right?

  • @bobbythomas6520
    @bobbythomas6520 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Growling you should do an informational video on all the variants of the F-16 like the new block 70 and you could do it with the F-18 and so obviously. And some aren’t even upgrades they’ll be used for different applications.

  • @Stephen7344
    @Stephen7344 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So structurally.. there's a lot of differences not visible to the eye but. Has the DAS similar to the F35. The TR modules on the radar got increased... and idk if they're Gallium Nitrite or not but. Its got the EPAWSS from BAE systems. And its got an extra hard point under each wing. New Engines with Better nozzles... this is what ik so far

    • @januslast2003
      @januslast2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's 2-seat (Air Force requirement), but is also fully functional as a 1-seat (Air National Guard requirement).

    • @turnnburn6892
      @turnnburn6892 ปีที่แล้ว

      The F-15EX does NOT have the AN/AAQ-37 EODAS that the F-35 has.

    • @Stephen7344
      @Stephen7344 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@turnnburn6892 i said a similar DAS not the same one present on the F35. Obviously it wont have the exact same

  • @herbderbler1585
    @herbderbler1585 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "How many missiles does it take to splash GS in an F-16?"
    "Yes."

  • @BigBossIvan
    @BigBossIvan ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I'd LOVE to see the Tomcat take on the new Eagle. Old vs. New, Navy vs Air Force. It'd be legendary.

    • @CHECK6-963
      @CHECK6-963 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I fought the tomcat several times in the Eagle in Okinawa. The answer is it came down to the pilots.

    • @BARelement
      @BARelement ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CHECK6-963 Not when it comes to the EX…

    • @phantomzero2413
      @phantomzero2413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would love to see the Super Tomcat 21 go against the EX

    • @920utdoors9
      @920utdoors9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @phantomzero2413 yes someone needs to model an advance tomcat

    • @mikeku825
      @mikeku825 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That would be a short fight. Both jets are awesome, though. That's for sure.

  • @paulshi5974
    @paulshi5974 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    It's a pity that F-15CX wasn't chosen and disappeared after 2019... EX is probably the more rational choice, but I just think a single seater eagle looks cooler

    • @hphp31416
      @hphp31416 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      they are going to fly EX with single pilot in units where it will replace C model

  • @000-z8n
    @000-z8n ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great piloting, GS.
    The '16 was comparable to the F-15C...but I just don't see it routinely hanging with the 5EX Eagle.

  • @BARelement
    @BARelement ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you did the Phantom Tumble you would’ve survived that last missile 😎. Top Gun sh^t mfs!

  • @cameron1975williams
    @cameron1975williams ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like a boxer keeping you at range with his jab, until he's ready to land the knockout blow. Good kill.

  • @apanbortae
    @apanbortae ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey! EX pilot here, feel free to ask any questions. Thought i´d do an AMA :)

  • @phillm156
    @phillm156 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s like charging a machine gun nest.😂

  • @saddamhussein5462
    @saddamhussein5462 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The F15EX is essentially supposed to use datalink to lob off missiles while using its improved cross section to get a little closer to targets than say a regular F15E. Still not invisible but definately harder to see. Since F22s and F35s would be guiding AMRAAMs in to their targets via datalink (while launching their own) it would essentially be able to help those stealth fighters clear the skies much easier. Once skies are clear the F15EX basically becomes a bomb and atg missile truck. Able to carry much more than an F35 or F22 for strike missions.

  • @JoshEastham
    @JoshEastham ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video! You did very well, you were fighting for your life! It shows how those misses make a massive difference

  • @daviddoyle982
    @daviddoyle982 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    15:03 My dude, in all seriousness, it’s a win to the F16-C just for getting that close (sidewinder - guns) to a F15-EX. Bravo 👏 Could’ve gone either way at that point.

  • @williamjr5825
    @williamjr5825 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He was still generous with his missile he should stayed high and use cranks at the beginning of the fight and catch you while you’ll cold and than push you untill your dead that way f-16 dies with a full rack missile

  • @Recklessness97
    @Recklessness97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy the BVR videos since it's how 99% of modern jet battles will take place

    • @hphp31416
      @hphp31416 ปีที่แล้ว

      BVR will almost never be 1v1

  • @CoffeeMatt10
    @CoffeeMatt10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    1:06 “and how many missiles would you like today, sir?”
    “ALL OF THEM!” 😂
    I’ve heard the EX can carry up to 22 AMRAAMs? Insanity!

    • @vicroc4
      @vicroc4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cue Nero from Star Trek 2009: "FIRE EVERYTHING!"

    • @traviswalker8933
      @traviswalker8933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      During development, it was to carry 22 but they scaled it back to 16.

  • @sogerc1
    @sogerc1 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    From what I understand the F-15EX should be a missile truck for F-35s although I can't imagine how you hand off a missile to another fighter.

    • @michaelthayer5351
      @michaelthayer5351 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That might be sarcasm but I'll explain anyway:
      Basically, from what I understand the F-35s fly further ahead with their stealth and have a datalink with the F-15EXs that are some miles back, the F-15s launch their AMRAAMs at max range while the F-35 systems take over terminal guidance to the target. Wonder how the Air Force would tally the kills though, as the F-15EX fired the missile but the f-35 used its radar to guide it in.

    • @Ifoughtpiranhas
      @Ifoughtpiranhas ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's the beauty of the F-35. Its avionics package and ability to interface with other aircraft at real time, not to mention stealth, is why pilots who fly it love it.

    • @phoenix042x7
      @phoenix042x7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The entire squadron shares its targeting and telemetry data over datalink. If one craft can see a bandit, any of the others in the squadron can see and fire on it as if they saw it, themselves. Get the F-35 in closer due to its stealth to mark the targets, relay the info to the Eagle IIs and then let them fire BVR.

    • @Azframer
      @Azframer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michaelthayer5351 it is what data link is all about. The F-35 targets the enemy and sends to the F-15EX to shoot the missiles.

    • @magnanimus9692
      @magnanimus9692 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Datalink: "Toss me a mag" but at 37000 feet.

  • @mohnazaidi4666
    @mohnazaidi4666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The F-14 has a beast of a radar. I wonder how these two will square up in a BVR fight, especially considering the AIM-54 Phoenix...

  • @johnreynolds1527
    @johnreynolds1527 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Damn That was Good flying that Viper 👏

  • @mikejett2343
    @mikejett2343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    16x AIM120s? Thus the the F-15ex became the Spamraam Eagle

  • @LionPride11241968
    @LionPride11241968 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    F-15 EX is Fly-by-wire, Most Advanced Radar, Rated 9G - 12G, All Digital Cockpit, 2.5 Mock.

  • @liberatumplox625
    @liberatumplox625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    F-15 sees the kids you haven't had yet...
    ... And then deletes them as it microwaves your gonads.

  • @flipnsoclean0972
    @flipnsoclean0972 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your channel has been my new obsession over the last month or so. Love your content man! Would love to see you dogfight piloting the F-15EX with it's improved maneuverability !

    • @GrowlingSidewinder
      @GrowlingSidewinder  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you brother, I appreciate you. Ya maybe something like that in the future.

  • @jettblack9696
    @jettblack9696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I spoke to Eagle pilots they said that the back seat in the EX can be filled in for air to air or put back in for air to ground

  • @mikes2821
    @mikes2821 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's funny. Every time you say "we're gonna recommit," I expect a missile to come screaming into your cockpit inside the next second lol

  • @mikecrabtree8200
    @mikecrabtree8200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First video I’ve seen where y’all sim the EX.
    Ready to rock.

  • @squid0013
    @squid0013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If i recall the ex is based on the Qatar airforce f15, but with our own electronics packages

  • @maverickmissile801
    @maverickmissile801 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That F15EX made a whole eagle wall by itself lol

  • @wezz221
    @wezz221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    According to an F15EX pilot that also flew the F15E the EX is superior to the E in air-to-air combat and just below. The c model in terms of air-to-air superiority. One thing I've Noticed in DCS? Is The cockpit still Shows. The E Model not the EX which is full digital Cockpit and has fly by wire controls. I'm guessing the flight model is that of the older E and not the EX meaning. The EX would be superior air-to-air in DCS if modeled correctly, that is just my assumption.

  • @karelpgbr
    @karelpgbr ปีที่แล้ว

    4:03, “…confuse any AMRAAMs that may be going pitbull.” Is such a good line

  • @malusignatius
    @malusignatius ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So, from what I understand (and I totally admit I'm an amateur enthusiast, nothing more) the F-15 EX is as you said, an F-15E but with a massive software and hardware upgrade (including new engines). And an F-15E still has much of the air-to-air ability and agility of the F-15A/C. Yes, it's a missile-truck, but it's a missile truck that can still knife-fight with the best of them.

    • @vinchazz
      @vinchazz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's a nimble missile truck basically

  • @DKoL-e6d
    @DKoL-e6d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    F-16: Im think I might make it to the merge, I can go gun-
    F-15: Nah, I'd win

  • @tinman3586
    @tinman3586 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My understanding is The EX is basically an improved Strike Eagle. It can do everything both the Strike Eagle and regular Albino Eagles do but better.

  • @Mrbluegamereal
    @Mrbluegamereal ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my god I think we might make it to the merge if we just beat this one, we can go gun!
    Growling Siderwinder last words

  • @davpea1
    @davpea1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The videos of the f15 ex are very very impressive. The fly by wire systems really make a difference. It looks far more manoeuvrable than previously iterations.

  • @Nanchon21
    @Nanchon21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GS after already merging: "We might be able to make it to the merge"

  • @eleazarreyes1915
    @eleazarreyes1915 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    With US' next gen air-air missiles around the corner. Would love to see an F-15ex loaded with 8 AIM-260 and 16 Peregrine missiles.

  • @Oats4761
    @Oats4761 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Arriving at the merge felt impossible without some terrain. I would have tried to notch and hug the ground and just maybe he would lose me long enough to approach his 6 w/ radar off

  • @bluebrrry
    @bluebrrry ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The new F-15 is a beast, it can shoot from, eventually, 200 miles away. No way anything can take it on.

  • @loganproksch9305
    @loganproksch9305 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every time he fired in TWS and watching you close on him made me nervous as hell.

  • @MysticEagle52
    @MysticEagle52 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a shame, he was 1 missile away from -retirement- the merge

  • @DriveByShouting
    @DriveByShouting 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    F-15EX “SUPERBIRD”
    Imagine those being AIM-260’s

  • @skyhorseprice6591
    @skyhorseprice6591 ปีที่แล้ว

    _OUCH!_
    That was still a helluva fight. You made him work for that one.

  • @IEATUO
    @IEATUO 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never witnessed you lose that is a new one for me

  • @giantnanomachine
    @giantnanomachine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The EX is a very "American" sollution to BVR. No upper limit to cost, just throw as much firepower at the opposition as possible. It's kind of the opposite of the F-35's approach, at even higher cost (imagine that :D).

  • @SuperDiablo101
    @SuperDiablo101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When your one F-15EX has more missiles on it than North Korea has aircraft within thier whole inventory...airgasm

  • @jerrodcorey25
    @jerrodcorey25 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was intense that actually would have been cool to see the tacview and all his amram's chasing you

  • @kyledorsty906
    @kyledorsty906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “We can go Gu………” classic GS killed in action

  • @xtremehuber7727
    @xtremehuber7727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would’ve loved a breakdown on this one

  • @grisslebear
    @grisslebear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With the F15's "LOOK DOWN/SHOOT DOWN radar capabilities, unless you can teach a viper to fly subterranean, trying to sneak up on the ground isn't even an option.

    • @wurfyy
      @wurfyy ปีที่แล้ว

      Every aircraft since the late 60s has look-down-shoot-down. That's nothing new.
      Sneaking up would be possible if there were any terrain features to hide behind. No matter how good your radar is, it's not looking through a hill.

  • @ukps9632
    @ukps9632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the definite finality of your KIA outros

  • @Austin.Kilgore
    @Austin.Kilgore ปีที่แล้ว +2

    F-15’s are so damn good looking

  • @allenliu8820
    @allenliu8820 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how you were so excited to get into gun range to only see an aim 120 come in

  • @onlyvfue2329
    @onlyvfue2329 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Day 32: F15 vs A10 dogfight

  • @Phantom-v1r
    @Phantom-v1r ปีที่แล้ว +9

    F-16 is the top g of jets just behind the Tom cat

  • @MMuraseofSandvich
    @MMuraseofSandvich ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16?? Yeah that's a missile truck. I'm thinking the idea is to have an F-35A acquire targets and have this monster just spam AMRAAMs.

  • @MactoEgo
    @MactoEgo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever think of cross uploading to Rumble? Seeing quite a few game streams pop up. I would assume most of the target audience of rumble would be like here and get some more traction. Just a thought, love this channel

  • @Melen818
    @Melen818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how all of his AMRAAMs are probably higher in value than f16 itself.

  • @MajSolo
    @MajSolo ปีที่แล้ว

    The way they hang more an more weapons on EX makes my mouth water.
    F16 already was great and the generals loved it .... now maybe F15 can become a generals plane if it ground capability is as strong as F15E.

  • @ahmetcemyilmaz9494
    @ahmetcemyilmaz9494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wish could see all those amraams on tac view