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.

[@ParkerZviper]

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

[@karldergrosse-333]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@DriveCarToBar]

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_

[@D0WNT0WN]

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

[@murph3194]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@icaleinns6233]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@MedEighty]

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

[@RagsHSC-7]

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.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

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

[@jordub]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@chadh7005]

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

[@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.

[@rnicholasmartin1335]

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

[@Devin7Eleven]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mediamonitor980]

The big reveal at the end! Perfect. 😂

[@oggaraggairoaawfauhaiu31_UN]

8:39 that's amazing dude

[@jamiegable964]

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

[@ret7army]

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

[@TheWildSlayer]

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

[@MrSmith-cm2yo]

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

[@jayminer9416]

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

[@phantommenace5407]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@subpilot1000]

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

[@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!

[@Anarchy_420]

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

[@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.

[@NoobAlike]

8:45 cool shot

[@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

[@Glumpsy]

I enjoy these way more than dogfights.

[@CivisMilitarum]

You had that T-72 shook lol

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@yowie0889]

Brannigan: No matter-- I'll simply shoot it from here with the ship's 30mm Kiff: Sir, I don't think that's wise. Brannigan: Kiff, if there's one thing I don't need it's your "I don't think that's wise" attitude.

[@davidzanelli6847]

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

[@davidpalmer4184]

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

[@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.)

[@jedibusiness789]

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

[@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

[@tertiaryobjective]

"should I do a gun run?" Yes "it's not wise to gun run a BMP" More yes!

[@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.

[@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.

[@mooncatt79]

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

[@veristul1041]

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

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

30 Mike Mike did some damage but she's a beast.

[@Eis_]

My love-hate relationship with the A-10: I like the fact that its a missile truck that can loiter in the air for minutes and can receive enough punishment to do its job and go home. But, it kinda annoys me that it's essentially built around the gun and there's even a system built for it just to compensate for the gun's recoil and rotational inertia. It would've been nice if the gun can kill everything, but no it can't. In most cases, it is probably just unnecessary risk to dive down and do a gun run.

[@RedDotChiliPepper96]

Babe quick, GS uploaded a new A10 video!

[@KingofDoubleBogey]

Thanks for the A10 video

[@mightymouse4661]

I think the first generation jet fighter (F-80) vs the 5 generation fighter (F-22) would be a cool video idea

[@pallenmilburn3372]

lmao! "..... i knew attacking that bmp was a bad idea!"

[@stevenvargas1244]

That will buff right out.

[@European1123]

F15: hey baby, wanto to merge? A10:nah, I can't defend your missiles. Your speed and range will kill me. F15:But I have no missiles, I'm gun only A10:*top gun intro*

[@BrettManZA80]

Even more in love with the Warthog now ❤️

[@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

[@joeldierker5982]

I'm pretty sure your crew chief is preparing to spit roast you right about now...

[@Ecrocken]

As far as the A-10 being obsolete, it may be, in contested airspace, but given air-superiority I think that if you asked any grunt what is the best ground support aircraft, most would quickly answer the A-10.

[@jonmolineaux1804]

Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel VS the F22 Raptor

[@2bparistol8]

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

[@kirbyr558]

A10 is obsolete but at the same time you don't need state of the art for shooting down balloons or bombing things with no threats around.

[@louisdrexler7745]

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

[@skyhorseprice6591]

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

[@dapwn3ritswatido]

would of been funny if you added a cash register Cha-Ching SFX and "tax dollars well spent" caption at the damage reveal

[@robinh82d]

Darn that bmp shredded your engine

[@bingobongo8101]

The maintainers hate this man

[@piconano]

I love this beast.

[@MP-wm9gb]

I love this kind of videos!!!

[@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!😊

[@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

[@trainer1]

30mm from that BMP, and the A10 takes it without much drama. I'm leaning towards not obsolete. The F15E makes a good case though.

[@iceman90734]

Love the 10!! Amount of arms is yummy!

[@marxeting]

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[@dragonback6075]

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

[@thecrazyjace]

my favorite plane

[@01ZO6TT]

No, the A-10 is not obsolete!!

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

I would say that it is outdated. But there's nothing like it. It needs better engines and larger wings.

[@domthedonkey69420]

Have fun explaining to your commander why you gunned a bmp then landed with almost all your armaments lol.

[@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.

[@InSearchOfReality]

That was a Reverse Maverick, lol.

[@tombaldwin328]

A little paint and putty, she'll be good as new😂

[@Firesword534]

Bah! It's an A-10. That'll buff right out.

[@Agilaz89]

2000lb Bunker Buster vs a T72, just a little bit of overkill

[@buffnerd9313]

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

[@uglyigor3055]

exactly my experience with A/G missions in dcs in general. These greedy gun runs always get you killed. Even more so as you had enought mavs on the pylons. But it happens to all of us lol. You just want to kill it with guns...and then you die...