A-10C Warthog | Close Air Support | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@MrComplainer]

Day74: F35 Vs SU57 BVR and Merge

[@Marauder1981]

Please more and longer vids like that with the a-10!!!

[@kristopherjones2586]

I believe Ukraine is receiving some migs. Can you do a match of Slovakian Mig 29 vs Russian Su 27 and other Russian fighters?

[@daveh.354]

So you finally convinced me to download DCS. I purchased the F/A-18C and the A-10C at the same time due to being 50% off. I tried entering your code, but it wouldn’t take it. I’m guessing because I had 2 planes in the cart. So I don’t know if that’s something you want to mention to folks. Can’t wait to try some of these missions.

[@Evodocturine]

I'd love to see "Yellow 13" from AC4 vs. you in whatever you choose....

[@CapMarkMcLeod1]

Do a Wright Flyer vs F22 if you love us.

[@blizz94it70]

1.500 likes to this comment to make It happen.

[@revengefullobster4524]

If you're going to request something ridiculous, at least make it interesting. The Wright flyer was unarmed and could barely turn. Suggest something like an Eindecker, Spad or DR 1...

[@gavinrice9237]

A video with a bunch of wacky match ups with Longshot would be great

[@corvuscorax8459]

He would literally have to ram an F-22 in that thing and I love the idea.

[@alidaraie]

I second this

[@wvvalencia]

Would love to see some A-10 content that is time sensitive - troops in contact kind of cover mission.

[@toastrecon]

I think DCS would absolutely swell in popularity if there were large missions or campaigns or something. Air and ground units. Realistic scenarios. Tens or hundreds of players.

[@BlyGuy]

I second this. Time sensitive and where the enemy is right on top of our boys and in desperate need of some close air support.

[@matts2758]

One of the limitations of DCS is there's not much stuff going on on the ground because as soon as ground units move it melts your computer. Being able to actually influence the outcome of a ground battle would be amazing.

[@rattleheadx]

I dig the mission-based vids, and the A-10 stuff is probably the best of that. It makes it feel like you're a part of a larger conflict and what you're shooting at actually matters.

[@rollingcode3]

That pass at @8:40 was immaculate. Perfect timing, perfect placement

[@StEvEn-dp1ri]

As far as the damage goes, it's fine. Those bodywork guys in the AF can buff that out no problem. Gives the ground crew something to do. Besides, it builds character.

[@jessechaskey7205]

I seriously just had 4 of these bad ass planes fly over my house today in Northern Michigan!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@happyhaunter_5546]

I love the A-10 content because the AI of the ground stuff is always fun to me; feels like more is actually happening with all the activity on the ground. Have a good day GS and yall :)

[@DiaconescuAlexandru2024]

Hello fellow Cinnamon enjoyer

[@jeffmonson2073]

I’d love to see an A-10 engaging naval ships. I believe the Air Force has shifted to do some A-10 training vs. ships recently

[@bblvrable]

I think the A-10 is still one of the best close air support platforms around. Comparing it with an F-15 isn't really fair, since they're meant for two totally different sorts of missions. An F-15 is great if you need to get in, hit something, and get out immediately. The A-10 is for when you need longer time on target to take out multiple enemies in a single sortie.

[@koffeekorner4207]

I love how the friendlies are laying there having a good time. Watching the Air Force take care of them.

[@glenblanton250]

No it is not obsolete! It is the perfect CAS platform. As long as we have air superiority, and we ALWAYS DO! then it can stay on station longer and do a ton of damage!

[@Trackgod07]

Watching this man has made me a better pilot in every game that I play with flying. Love the content. Keep it up man

[@icaleinns6233]

It was still flying fine, shoulda given the 2nd one the Maverick in revenge for the engine! 😂

[@D0WNT0WN]

Just wanted to say your content is awesome, dude. Thanks for the continued uploads.

[@wraith444]

That gun run on the tank tho... You might not have killed him yourself, but you definitely fucked him up a bit, spooked him out of defilade, and gave the friendlies a fighting chance!

[@chrishardee1631]

You got the GUNPAC going on this one. Well done! Helps immensely with the grouping. As for the damage, seen worse. She's a great plane! Great video!

[@farmcat9873]

They do a damn good job at making the vehicles, it all looks very realistic almost like you are actually inside the plane............. BIG ups to the people that put in all the work for these models.

[@Clean97gti]

There's a good argument that the Close Air Support mission is kind of over for the A-10. Old Cold War SAM platforms are one thing, but against modern stuff, the A-10 is kind of a sitting duck. Especially if it has to contend with enemy air cover. Then again, it carries a LOT of ordnance. As a bomb truck, it's a pretty serious piece of gear. The US Navy had similar capabilities in the A6E Intruder and I'd love to see that comes to DCS. Even better if they did the full re-engine and new avionics the A6F was supposed to get. The biggest issue is the lack of stealth, but the second you try to use the F-35 as a bomber, it can't carry nearly enough in its internal bays to justify its use and you have to mount things on its external hardpoints. Once that happens, the stealth factor drops off considerably and you're just flying a very expensive plane without a lot of cover to do what the Hornet and the Warthog can do (and what the Intruder and the Bombcat used to do_

[@cloudforest4087]

This was a good intense video. Nice gun runs! I'm glad you went for that gun run at the end.

[@jordub]

Been watching your channel for a while. Your calm demeanor is why I keep coming back. Thank you, keep up the good work!

[@Devin7Eleven]

Nice of you to upload this soon as I learned to start up an A10

[@miketwain202]

That mission from the get go was badass it had it all. Its really good get that comparison between the Strike Eagle and the Warthog with the videos so close together. Appreciate the content.

[@rnicholasmartin1335]

I think it would be awesome if you had a P-38 lightning versus the Dehavilland Mosquito!

[@veristul1041]

Thank you for giving this phenomenal aircraft a proper send off!

[@Ecrocken]

Again, your explanation of terms is great! I was pretty sure I understood what a notch was and you confirmed it. Thanks for the content!

[@Rufus6540]

From what I've read over the years the ground-pounders say the A-10 is "it" when it comes to CAS. Hopefully it's around for a good, long, while.

[@murph3194]

"I've cut your bloody engine off!" Tis but a scratch. I've had worse"

[@patrickoneill2726]

If Baghdad is on that map could you recreate the f117 raids ?

[@RagsAIN-14]

The debate with Congress wanting to get rid of the A10 warthog is also from the AF that it is designated to. The solution would simply be is to give it to the marines that is attached to US Navy. Then they can put it on their jump ships. It would take little modification to make that happen then it would not be a specifically a road warrior which we Navy pilots the Air Force road warriors can't take off without a runway. 90 to 96 on Big John flying helos from the sea king to the Seahawk got hurt on a training mission after coming back from Kuwait. Talk about a ponder. The A10 would be perfect for the Marines and the pilots. Also with navy assets and able to continue to support the grunts on the ground. Absolutely. Very good point that you made. Thank you 👍

[@No1sonuk]

IIRC, EVERY time the USAF starts talking about retiring the A-10, the US Army or Marines say "we'll take them", then the USAF decides to keep them.

[@TheWildSlayer]

Awesome content! Just make sure you bring Maintenance a case of beer on your way from Debrief!

[@daviddoyle982]

11:27 Look, was the logical thing to do? No, peel off and send a Maverick their way. But we all were with you said “gun run” lol.

[@oldmanfunky4909]

Love the air to ground stuff.

[@chadh7005]

A-10 I'm here for all of it...

[@revengefullobster4524]

After the way those F1's took you and Longshot out in the F18's i thought you were done! Good vid!

[@Notmeeeeeee69]

The close air support missions are my favorite. Would love to see f35, F15E and any sukhoi but especially the su30 and su35 doing higher risk close air support and SEAD.

[@KingofDoubleBogey]

Thanks for the A10 video

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

_BMP disables an engine_ A-10C: Heh, I now have differential thrust.

[@corvobatarin6785]

The A-10 is amazing. I once flew one of the training missions in the A-10A, something hit me, didn't feel like much but the plane was leaning over hard. Looked out of the cockpit, left wing was missing up to the gear. Still got home safely and landed.

[@gennislicer1639]

GROWLING I LOVE UR VIDEOS SO MUCH UR LAUGH IS HILARIOUS KEEP UP THE GRIND I BET MONEY U WILL GET 1 MIL PLAQUE SOON U FREAKING GOAT

[@BrettManZA80]

Even more in love with the Warthog now ❤️

[@MP-wm9gb]

I love this kind of videos!!!

[@ret7army]

Early BMPs had a 73mm and a sagger atgm... modern ones use a 30mm autocannon

[@mooncatt79]

I'm quite surprised that your gun run on that t72 didn't kill it! Great video thoroughly enjoyed it

[@mediamonitor980]

The big reveal at the end! Perfect. 😂

[@phantommenace5407]

seeing you swoop in on that t-72 to save your team was well worth the cost of admission

[@cszabo8899]

I think the A-10 has the kind of loiter capabilities (and toughness)----ideal for close air support----that other platforms don't really have.

[@dragonback6075]

Love your vids, I've had hours of fun watching them. Have you ever done a torpedo run, or would you??????

[@MrSmith-cm2yo]

Since the Navy doesn’t use the S3 Vikings anymore, you should have plenty of engines around

[@rollenford08]

Good time to have long shot show up In a f15 full after burners. Love the video man

[@michaellovero7554]

That is exactly why the A-10 will never be obsolete. Loiter time, firepower, and the ability to withstand punishment that would put other planes in the dirt. As long as there is a ground war, there will be the A-10.

[@ivorbrae]

In practical terms, retiring the A-10 will be worse than the Tomcat! It is SO good at what it does. Its a phaff using the F-35 for the same job.

[@skyhorseprice6591]

I love the Warthog vids ..and ya, that engine was _REKT!_ 😱😅

[@ArnelCustodio]

Was watching and talking to the screen when you were doing that last run, "No, use a maverick!" lol Wikipedia says BMP machine guns are 7.62mm. The main gun is a 73mm on a BMP-1, BMP-2 and BMP-3 use 30 MM autocannons.

[@gotafarmyet4691]

1 if fine for a gun pass, and you were going home anyways, else use a maverick. The guys on the ground always need air support. Sudden lead poisoning on a plane is usually not as fatal, compared to a body.

[@BionicBurke]

Had 4 A-10s flying around Miami today. I guess it is for an airshow coming up but I was a bit freaked out at first.

[@piconano]

I love this beast.

[@cszabo8899]

Might be a fun video to make: Strike mission. Time to targets + ordnance deployment. *Strike Eagle vs Viper.* Aircraft to complete mission faster wins. From takeoff to landing.

[@Anarchy_420]

Itd be cool if Longshot and yourself did a Vid with The F-15E and A-10C!🙏👍

[@subpilot1000]

"Nice catch!"... a suggested phrase for when your bomb pins the target.

[@oggaraggairoaawfauhaiu31_UN]

8:39 that's amazing dude

[@Ghost-kj7kv]

Some a10 stuff with Longshot would be sick

[@stevenvargas1244]

That will buff right out.

[@jedibusiness789]

Just reviewing the clip and wondering what a notch was then BOOM GS explains it. 👍

[@petro3366]

The A-10C is really cool, but do you consider doing some SU-25 content as well? I'd really like to see how it's different guided weapons work in DCS

[@MedEighty]

2:33 The desperation in your voice was so real. "Come on, hit him. Pleeease hit him."

[@gonnabeadoctorsoon2]

Thank you for the regular uploads! I appreciate you. May I have a double bandit unknown BVR?

[@tomdarco2223]

Right On Love the Hog

[@jamiegable964]

You went from the Ferrari to the family, mini wagon, speed, wise

[@johannesdolch]

Would love an Air2Ground comparison: A-10 vs the new F-15E. The low speed is also what frustrates me about flying the a-10

[@davidzanelli6847]

That ground shot of the T-72 kill was absolutely MONEY 👌🏻

[@Glumpsy]

I enjoy these way more than dogfights.

[@Iceose]

I think the CO is going to have a little chat with you after that one...

[@2bparistol8]

I was searching for tutorials for warthunder but this is cool too lol

[@dougharper7785]

I love that evil little laugh you do when you’ve killed something! Remind me never go head to head with you in a fight 😂😂

[@AtlasJay]

I'm willing to wager that: If you had kept your confidence in the gun run and stayed on target, you could've killed both of those BMP's without taking a hit. GG anyway man, I LOOVE the A-10 videos!

[@SSJ4Brohan]

You had that T-72 shook lol

[@iceman90734]

Love the 10!! Amount of arms is yummy!

[@jayminer9416]

just cant emulate that sound........the BRRRRT WILL LIVE ON.

[@RedDotChiliPepper96]

Babe quick, GS uploaded a new A10 video!

[@thewarthogproject]

8:43 made my fkn day

[@Kiwi_FIFO]

Yeah, you did bring that damage on yourself. With all that standoff weapons, no need to get messed up like that.

[@jamesharrison5004]

The A10 is purely function over form and what a platform it turned out to be.

[@louisdrexler7745]

need to do a troops in contact video where you have to do some gun runs to bail out some troops

[@SuperJeb98]

GS: I shouldn't attack this bmp... Also GS: How about I do it anyways

[@timbaskett6299]

The A-10 is like an omnivore. It's "original" mission, maybe history but the airframe has so much potential for other missions. If they would pull some of the airframe from the boneyard I could see them fitted with a couple M134 mini guns for close in COIN operations, and AIM-9s for helicopter escort during SAR missions. Much like the A-1 Skyraider.

[@Blueridgebully]

Yup shredded is what I would call it.

[@shanebarenblatt1925]

Yo GS I think that it would be cool to see the new f-15e fitted with Raytheon aim 152 vs a formidable opponent such as an f-22 or a typhoon

[@joelcueto2460]

I hope you can do a video of A-10 doing an anti ship mission, I read before, the A-10s are also capable to take out gunboats or patrol vessels.

[@Jr55amg]

I love These DCS Videos, i watched them for years now. Havent pulled the trigger on DCS ... yet. Anyways , I always wondered: ist that all person versus person simulation? Meaning the other Aircraft and the AAs etc are being "played" by people ? Or ist is a mix of PVP and PVC ? Thanks for letting me know!😊

[@davidpalmer4184]

A cut & polish will make that engine as good as new!

[@leftnut7508]

Even in nearly perfect A10 engagement conditions it still struggles more than an f15e would in ground support. Honestly a modernized f111 with smart munitions would be a far more capable platform.

[@markstott6689]

I suspect that Grumman and General Electric will be very pleased that your handiwork will allow them to charge millions of dollars for the repair work. 😊

[@buffnerd9313]

If you're able you should do some F-15E multicrew next

[@H82L00Z]

Been watching yours and long shots videos for about a year. Been playing dcs for roughly 2 weeks. Wanna take me under your wing and teach me lol

[@Chetan_Joshi]

would love to see close air support by A-10 in heavy air defense like the S400 environment

[@Avera9eWh1teShark6]

Cool vid. My take on the A-10 is that it is still a serviceable aircraft. However, in the modern day, against a modern, near-peer adversary, if you don't want to turn CAS missions into rescue missions, we need a new dedicated CAS platform built from the ground up with new and future technologies and the realities of modern war in mind, rather than continuing to prop up a plane designed around Vietnam era technology and tactics. If I had to rework the A-10, I would do these: -minimal/no requirement for low and slow -drop the cannon in favor of gun pods -switch to two seater to reduce task overload -more powerful engines to increase speed, range, and payload -built-in sensory and targeting systems like the F-35's EODAS and EOTS and defensive EW to free up hardpoints -optionally manned if possible to maintain optempo without extra strain on pilots or continuing mission or RTB under it's own power in the event of pilot KIA while the aircraft is still mission capable -reduced frontal RCS (optional, but not mandatory. stealth is moot on site, but helpful for ingress.)

[@tenienterafael1617]

Greetings bro I'm a big fan 😎

[@Mattie_LIGHT]

Anything platform that can fly, carry a s*** load of weapons, and loiter on the battle field for sometime while helping friendlies is not obsolete!

[@mikegonzalez1821]

Thing is you brought her back home. So they'll fix her and you will be back out there the other guy won't be because thirty millimeter to the face. It's only a couple of hundred grand for the new engine.Seems like its a win in my honest opinion. . ya did good work.

[@1rbdfl]

still have no idea why i watch your vids. i don't fly or sim. you must just be really good.