A Worthy Opponent | F/A-18C Hornet Vs F-16C Viper | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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On this channel we like to do a lot of dogfighting most videos are some sort of dogfight between 2 different aircraft as we explore their different capabilities. From time to time I like to dabble in Virtual Reality, I think VR is a great new technology and I love to show that stuff off for the channel from time to time.
If you enjoy war thunder or Microsoft flight simulator 2020 or even dogfighting in Battlefield 2042, consider getting yourself into Digital Combat Simulator by Eagle Dynamics, the Combat side of Aviation with the BVR and Dogfights really provides a different and interesting perspective on aviation. You can fly all kinds of combat aircraft including the F-16, F-15, F-14, JF-17, Su-27, Mig-29, Mirage and the F-18 Hornet along with many other aircraft and helicopters like the Ka-50 and Mi-8.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Check out the Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ On The Server With A Hornet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opK5k6SGlpeBi5o&&ab_channel=GrowlingSidewinder Flanker Hunting In The Mountains: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvOgIJ7f7NkodE&ab_channel=GrowlingSidewinder This video is intended for those you who are a little newer to the Sim or the Server and you want to know how to stay safe in the F-16 while still getting plenty of kills, this is how I do it. If you want to see how I try to get kills in the Hornet you can check out the links above. Thanks for watching and I'll see you in the Next one, Much Love.

[@Anarchy_420]

F-22 Raptor VS Nine North Korean MIG-29's BVR

[@baomao7243]

With World Cup on the brain, seeing an F/A-18 v. F-16 video I immediately felt like i am watching the Final !

[@_Peperek]

@@Anarchy_420 the f-22 is gonna clap them, not really an exciting video

[@maxstonecro1]

@@Anarchy_420 just nine?

[@thedishonoredamerican129]

Dogfight everything, but with only the I-16. That would be interesting.

[@vaga4239]

If you're getting "spawn camped" in a mil sim it's called "you've lost"

[@noscopesallowed8128]

Ehh, there are a lot of reasons you could get spawncamped in "milsims" and not be at fault. People do things they otherwise wouldn't when there's no risk of them actually dying.

[@omarselim6281]

@@noscopesallowed8128 Kamikazes entered the chat

[@BradleyGibbs]

@@noscopesallowed8128 losing doesn't make you necessarily at fault for anything

[@ValentineC137]

@@BradleyGibbs You can do everything right and stil not win, life just be like that sometimes

[@vexingrabbit1824]

@@noscopesallowed8128 In a milsims when your spawn camped then you indeed lost. "people do things they otherwise wouldn't when there's no risk of them actually dying" This is called strategy. The entire point of milsims is to maximized ur enemies deaths while you minimized your own forces deaths. It's not about fighting "fair", it's about being cheap and claiming victories. You can do everything right tactically and still lose, while not at fault it doesn't change the fact the other side beat you strategically.

[@codykillerpup1971]

don't have DCS but love watching your videos. Really entertaining to watch but also educational at the same time. Thanks for making this type of stuff, I don't know of anyone else out there that makes content quite like this.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Is there a reason you don't have it? It's a free download and two free modules.

[@user-ib5hi4tb5r]

@@valuedhumanoid6574 pc requirement probably. You don’t want your pc turning into a a380 when launchjng

[@jamescloudsdale4648]

@@user-ib5hi4tb5r i have it but cannot play it in vr for that reason lol

[@christophersparkman]

Same here. Don't have DCS, but still very entertained by these often educational videos!!

[@gerardob7364]

I love planes and dont have dcs too lmao physics student lets gooooo

[@dystopianlucidity4448]

Ha, that “we have ourselves an old fashioned BVR fight” line. You can hear the joy in your voice! Awesome stuff bud!

[@MattWagner]

If you want to maintain DL SA on him through the HMD, you may want to use PDLT.

[@DoradoFever]

One of my favorite cheeky ways to turn radar to silent and sneak up on people

[@co9681]

Can someone disambiguize PDLT for me?

[@crispy_338]

When the DRT is in QYX mode the HMRS needs to link to the BNA in FRP. Got it?

[@TheobaldTheBird]

@@crispy_338 Or you could use the YFU to YMCA his LPV, they never see that on the RWR Datalink

[@heefie8659]

@@co9681 Tricker has a great video on it

[@jamesroseii]

Dude, I've been watching you for several years and am so glad that you are finally pointing out info on your HUD and instruments and also giving definitions of some of the terms you are using. Banger content!!!!

[@jikemenkins7098]

this

[@THEdanrugaming]

Playing for an audience is a skill, looks like he's improved a lot

[@christophersparkman]

Yesssss!! Always wondered about that!

[@charleslynch340]

Big ups!

[@patrickmohney4912]

Refreshing to see a random opponent as your rival instead of knowing them in this vid! Keep up the good work i love your channel!!

[@Foobits]

"We're gonna get high.... and smoke this guy out" I hear as I'm loading my morning bowl 🤣

[@miletello1]

I knew this comment was in here somewhere.

[@montaramike]

LOL I was about to comment the same thing

[@connie.shearer5210]

Thank you for using both verbal and visual explanations of how you "read" what your opponent is flying. That really adds to my experience!

[@danielberger1378]

Klara was a damn well worthy opponent.... SHE (I'm assuming) really gave you a challenge.

[@BARelement]

Same, usually Klara isn’t a guys name like at all. It can be! But until told otherwise I’d assume she

[@binguscultist]

shouldnt you just say they if it’s unknown?

[@XLStress]

@@binguscultist OP did state he was assuming. It's no biggie at the end of the day.

[@ValentineC137]

@@binguscultist The most shocking thing for me with the english language, is how few people ever use they/them even if they think about it and realise they dont know the gender then they always take the time to write he/she for some reason

[@andygreen3575]

@@ValentineC137 because who cares, and it's not shocking.

[@amistrophy]

Aren't these two aircraft kinda like long lost siblings? Both came from the LWF program in the 70s

[@sparrowlt]

they are.. both come from esentially the same program.. tought in different ways.. the Viper was develop from scratch and its porpouse originally was to be just a cheap maneovrable short range fighter to complement the F15 with only short range air to air and maybe some basic air to ground.. While the Hornet evolved from the F-5 and was developed to be a multirole fighter bomber with full air to air, bvr, air to ground , SEAD and so capacity from the start.. Tought the Viper evolved during the 80s to grown to same capacities as the Hornet and ended up being a fully multirole fighter with BVR capacity.

[@jra5624]

It’s hard for me to find that fine line of being offensive and defensive. You’ve said in the past that you want to keep your target busy so that they have less chances to become offensive. And I tend to struggle with that. BVR is an entirely different beast. Love your videos. So happy to see you blowing up.

[@Mike_Romeo]

You should prefer to go defensive if you feel unsure. Rather run away, regain speed altitude and situational awareness to re-engage the target like gs did in the video.

[@ShifuCareaga]

The secret is there is no line.

[@NerdishNature]

Awesome fight. Also Klara in German is often used as a female name so adding props to *her*them 😊 👍🏼

[@MSFerrari248F1]

That’s how broken the viper still is. You dropping the lock and not re-acquiring him until 26 miles is the way it goes sometimes. I can relate. 😔

[@jester1663]

"Ohp lost that lock" (Viper) "Stand-by" (Yep, Viper) "Ok, what's going on here? " (Viper is what) "Come on lock! (Classic Viper) " What is this??" (Viper F16)

[@sabre051]

You know in the Viper you can bug a target on the HSD page to show as a "Primary DataLink Track" on the JHMCS. With the HSD as SOI move the cursor over the desired target (friend or foe) on the datalink and press TMS Up. That track will now indicate on your JHMCS until it is lost on DL.

[@major_kukri2430]

I was wondering about this.

[@timsullivan4566]

Another Master Class for the F-16 - thank you, Professor G.S.

[@rinsatomi9527]

Since we're talking about Klara, she probably left her hacks on I'll see myself out now

[@emilw9690]

Kick-ass video! So fun to see you doing some "random encounters"-videos as well! Also, for someone like me who loves military aircraft, but never flew any sim, I'm super happy that you've started pointing out the information you're referencing on screen so that I can learn where to find which info as well! Also just a hint of a small possibility, "Klara" is a Swedish female name, so the "he" could actually be a "she", slim chance of course, but it exists! :)

[@enginerdicon2233]

I love the arrows to point out what you’re looking at. There’s a lot of data onscreen for the rest of us lol

[@anomalyp8584]

It's nice that you explain what you see for those not in the know!

[@Jonathan_Lippert]

Loving the arrows to show where to look for the info ! Amazing for noobies like me :3 I understand that you cannot as there is pilots of all levels watching your videos but sometimes it's great ! Thank you ! Loving the content !

[@lordfilippus8243]

6:08 the Kung Fu Panda reference was just perfect

[@maitreytelang2312]

Hey GS, so I had this crazy idea. Why not have a Strike Group Vs Air-Superiority Group engagement. Something like IAF Strike Group (3 Su-30MKI + 2 Rafales) VS PLAAF Air-Superiority Group (4 J-11C + 1 J-20B). It would fun too because, both Groups would be suited for different missions.

[@fluxmechanics]

Solid engagement, I think it's my favorite. Was not expecting BVR. Solid chess!

[@TheGoddamnBacon]

Plot twist: this Hornet was the same one that escaped GS the last time he did a video in his server.

[@christianm1533]

Klara is a Nordic/German/Dutch spelling of a girls name (Clara).

[@davidweeks1997]

Oh my you're video is looking good. Thank you for the content!

[@Eld0r89]

We used Maddog as fox3 fired as forced active. Anyway brevity googling for you brought: Pitbull = fox3 is now active and will track on its own Husky = Cheapshot = sometimes supported or not completely supported to active range (? description weird) Maddog = fox3 fired visrange already active / without any guidance and will track first target it sees

[@CafeEnergy]

Really liked the annotations on this one, it’s a good way to add some info for those less familiar but doesn’t distract from the content or have you repeating yourself each video.

[@icaleinns6233]

Loved the pause when you realized just how close klara's last AMRAAM was!

[@bobbyshaftoe]

These Stranger-Danger missions really make for compelling Tac View commentary. Normally I don't care too much.

[@miguelruiz8183]

Damm good fight from that Hornet. You gotta have him or her back on GS. Imagine the trouble they'd be if they where in. A f15 or flanker!!!!

[@cz75fanatic]

Great video as always. The heads up arrow markers were a nice touch. I need to get a stable platform for my hotas so I can try out dcs again.

[@songjunejohnlee2113]

Great video as usual and always love the tacview When r u going to take on max afterburner??

[@TurboHappyCar]

I love how the comments on Max AB's videos (you know, the F-15E / Thunderbird pilot) are to the effect of "GS is so cool." Like whatever jet jock. 🤣

[@ScreamingElectron]

You, too, have datalink in your HMD brother. TMS up the track on your HSD.

[@diegoarce490]

I love the A10 videos. Make more PLEASE. I don't have DCS. You have to know a lot about aircraft piloting and missiles but I just love to see your videos.

[@keithcharlton4297]

Thank you for the red arrows to point to things your are looking at. Very quick so dont spoil the video, but VERY HELPFUL!!

[@GlitchyGamers18]

Good to see you back in the open conflict server. You should start live-streaming you playing

[@dan_3928]

Don't let Klara near your computer. She'll install cheats. Great video as always!

[@outkast94]

Yes! Keep them coming... You've been doing this long enough. I'm sure there's gang of frogs ready to leap at the chance.

[@joshfredrichpablo9861]

Are you Okay GS? you sound exhausted. take care of yourself.

[@jonesy279]

This was exhilarating! Your clear joy in a tough fight is the coolest shit! Great work

[@Anarchy_420]

Please fly The MIG-28 against The MIG-29 guns only Dogfight! Differential Thrust The MIG-28/F-5 lol Russian Top Gun! Both "MIG's" flying Black Paint Red Star Skins! Just like the idea of Older Fictional VS Newer Real, would be a great challenge, and entertaining af!🙏

[@ricardosimoes1820]

The mig 28 is an F-5

[@TheRobeRanger]

@@ricardosimoes1820 that’s why he said MIG-28/F-5

[@joesaulsiii2254]

I'm thinking we might be thinking, possibly using high altitude balloons for possibly replacing a wax ? Think about it

[@mattfleming86]

Keep growing subs like this and you'll own a beater Mig 29 within a couple years.

[@narcissus79]

08:50, that wing flex!!!

[@ajfoster2348]

ever since i saw the video where your into comes from i can see the situation in my head everytime

[@docholliday1811]

I have learned a lot from you and those bvr fighter engagements. Great video thanks.

[@SHINR__]

A damn good fight.

[@ianlong8258]

his 3rd missile went pitbull on your missile

[@dingmingzou9866]

I'm almost 100% sure this guy "klara_千叶" is a Chinese DCS player and he's pretty good! Nice work both of you!

[@beatboxbuggi6884]

Is DCS even available in China?

[@dingmingzou9866]

@@beatboxbuggi6884 yes, but I’ve heard the community in China is relatively small.

[@japa8111]

It is not Chinese, it is Japanese player. It also might be a she and not he. 千叶 is Chiba Prefecture in Japan.

[@dingmingzou9866]

@@japa8111 on paper yes, but he streams and uploads on bilibili, from China, if you know what that is ;)

[@dannileigh6426]

Could likely be a she. There are female DCS players out there fyi.

[@RybecFromCanada]

Big fan of the pointing out on the hud at what you're referencing.

[@desperado1265]

that was amazing content and great explanation. thank you

[@foxhound24]

Love your vids so much man

[@scott.c9587]

I have this one. I can't wait to put it together. the only thing I don't like is that the missiles are not attached in the weapons bay and the pilot is not attached in the cockpit.

[@wraith444]

Love a good BVR fight with well matched jets over mountainous terrain!

[@karel12379]

Wow, who is this Klara? Hats of to her (I'm assuming as well). THat is the longest I've seen a f/A-18 survive against a F-16... But nice flying from you too sir

[@Plexi417]

*in BFM anyway. The Viper has a slight edge in BVR engagements.

[@blackstiele9594]

A worthy opponent of the F-16, yesss!!!!!!!

[@blackstiele9594]

Can’t wait to hear that bzzzzzzttt

[@kaliningradtoczechrepublic8162]

my 2 favourite planes… love it

[@harrylockheed79]

Somebody make this guy a kung fu panda meme.

[@crookedwookie8782]

You should do some kind of Last Fighter Standing tournament. Randomly seeded matchups.

[@waynegriswold8953]

in the second volley the first missile you said went stupid actually looked like it picked up one of your missiles.

[@crusader8102]

Hearing F-16's radar got nerfed is for some reason super funny to me.

[@pushing2throttles]

This was awesome!

[@FPS.Lancer]

6:26 me everyday after work Also, wow clara! Ggs, that shit was tight.

[@T25de]

6:27 Alright boys Light em up

[@johndeluna692]

Fighters born from the lightweight fighter program competition.

[@kozak1789]

Fantastic flying and excellent lesson

[@gibmeister5854]

Can you do a video where you are the f18 vs the f16 to see if it is the plane or the player that makes the biggest difference

[@beatboxbuggi6884]

Definitely the player between these two. But as a Hornet fan myself, I still want to see it from the Hornet’s POV!

[@Axxetto]

Definitely the player, both are crazy capable aircrafts both in bvr and bfm

[@uve_beendoogied9222]

@@beatboxbuggi6884 GS has already made videos from the hornets POV

[@JustinCglass]

Great vid as always Digging em

[@raptor4211]

Pov: You're picking your first aircraft for dcs

[@toppersgamingchannel9211]

I guess the blue missile launched @~14:23 got pitbull on the red missile you have launched... Maybe it was launched mad dog.

[@skwirl865]

I absolutely LOVE the videos when u fly your server. These are the videos that made me download dcs. I learned dcs just to be able to fly your server and if u check my stream, you’ll see that every time I fly, I’m in your server. That’s literally ALL I do on dcs lol

[@juancarrero6652]

Good Chanel I've learned lots as far as lingo goes 👍🏼

[@Anarchy_420]

F-22 Raptor VS Nine North Korean MIG-29's BVR F-16I Sufa VS F-15STOL/MTD Fox2 Dogfight Please fly The Rafale against The Typhoon Please fly The F-4 Phantom against The A-4 Skyhawk

[@deadsteezytv8552]

so all non actual modules that are in no way accurate to the actual thing...

[@FoxWithTheAngels]

@@deadsteezytv8552 Yeah, for the shits and giggles mainly

[@jamesmaddison4546]

Hoping the f16 wins, after all it beat the 18 in the usaf competition when they ordered a new fighter. The procurement reports said the 16 beat it in all performance requirements especially the superiority role

[@Dir3ect0r_Jay]

The guy who’s flying the F-18C your fighting, also did a video of this fight and you can watch it from his perspective

[@AngersFiction]

why would you say this without providing a link?

[@michaeltrivette1728]

@@AngersFiction Damage I suspect from hard drugs.

[@viper4639]

Great video! But you Can get datalink info on the HMD in the F-16 if you use data link track😊

[@TymaDem]

Would love to see an F-22 against F-35 + F-15 EX combo

[@spidlenexor]

f22 should lose, too much ordinance and the f35 can pick up the f22 for the f15

[@wtf-hc3tp]

@@spidlenexor wouldn’t work, F35’s have to be close to spot the F22, and vice versa

[@config2543]

Good job, Klara.

[@tristank9821]

Love the arrows, really helpful.

[@karolord7239]

This guy should be proud! Not an easy thing to get comments like these from the lord GS... Good fight!

[@eriveragt]

I almost can’t watch my two favorite Jets kill each other

[@yasirraza5778]

@Growling Sidewinder,,, its been longtime since watching JF17 and SD10's doing some turns

[@murphyslaw7815]

F-16 was always my favorite looking until the F-22. Still love the look from inside the F-16. Looks like you're riding on a missile

[@Shadowolf24]

When he said "get high" I felt that

[@oktc68]

Wow what a duel. Outstanding.

[@Peterax788]

Klara you did a great job buddy, almost got GS

[@baomao7243]

Well fought, guys!

[@alienware18]

Hello there !!! I see a lot of enthusiastic people around and I'm a new guy in DCS. I honestly understand the altitude and 20 degrees pitch that you gotta initially help the AMRAM's with but can some of you guys help out a brother in properly explaining the radar interpretation properly. Maybe you guys have a video for that as well ? Thank you so much and interesting chess match GS ! :P Nice one !

[@ziepex7009]

i suggest Matt Wags, hes pretty good at explaining and stuff like that! I suck at explanation stuff so 😂😂😂

[@alienware18]

@@ziepex7009 Thank you so much brother!!!!

[@shadowmaker1933]

love the visual ques.

[@Chio_OB]

Great engagement!

[@shreyjaiswal1683]

6:10 Kung Fu Panda reference lol

[@nunu4692]

6.30 that comment 😂😂😂

[@HereticsRight]

I would love to see an F16 vs F18 match in Thunderbirds/Blue Angels livery if possible.

[@TheLmiksche]

Btw. Klara is womans name most likely Czech if spelled with K... hope she doesnt see this... :D

[@newdeathscope]

Thanks for the arrows, sometimes it's hard to know where we need to look.

[@jikemenkins7098]

Cheers to Klara!

[@aerialthrills]

Does your server allow the steam download for dcs because I can’t ever seem to get the server