AGGRESSIVE F-16 DEMO !!!

Watch, as the F-16 Viper West demonstration piloted by Captain Garrett "Mace" Dover performs some INTENSE maneuvers as a rehearsal for the Jacqueline Cochran Air Show. Footage I shot in Thermal, CA Friday November 4th, 2011. This was the LAST TIME the F-16 Viper West demonstration team performed due to all Air combat command single ship demos being cancelled in 2012.
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[@RangiferADV]

This shows the stark difference between US flight demonstrations and demonstrations here in Russia. In Russia, they showcase low speed, near-stall maneuvering, it looks beautiful and honestly, our jets are better in that slower range, but then you have a flight like this. This is what you'll see in combat, a jet never slowing below 200kts, these American jets own the skies from 250kts+ and we know it. If you ever watch a Sukhoi jet, or a MIG perform at high speeds, they look sloppy and they can barely maintain a smooth angle of attack, while all these western demonstrations, every jet looks like they're on RAILS. Keep it up, I'm a huge fan of these vids

[@smithnwesson990]

Yes. The su 27 is an amazing aircraft so is the mig 29.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Quixxlez Well said! What is seen here by the F-16 is never losing energy, pulling high g maneuvers, that is rarely shown in Russian demonstrations. What the Russian trolls cannot seem to comprehend is that most dogfights are not one versus one, but several versus several, and going slow doing fancy flips might look nice, in reality only makes them a sitting duck. That’s why when aircraft compete for military sales, the maneuvers that you see by Russian aircraft are not criteria used to make the determination which aircraft is better. For dogfights specifically they look at instant, sustained, and roll turn rates, and the ability to recover from high bleed maneuvers. The F-16 displayed all those traits here. For BVR it’s avionics, situational awareness, sensor fusion, radars, stealth, all areas exceeded by western aircraft.

[@TruthWiz]

@@Thetequilashooter1 What's your background? (If you don't mind me asking.) You seem rather knowledgeable on the subject. Thank you all for the comments in this thread.

[@NH2112]

Thetequilashooter1 the Su-27’s Cobra maneuver everyone orgasms over is impressive to watch, but like you said there are more than just the Sukhoi and the guy behind him involved. Pull that maneuver with an F15 on your tail and yeah, he’ll probably overshoot, but then you’re at 150kts, still in controlled flight of course, but with no energy to get away from his wingman. Slow isn’t good. Low and slow are even worse.

[@adjustings673]

Speed is life. In a world of HOBS missle launches in dogfights, it's impossible to dodge an AIM-9X while you are at 50 knots ;P

[@maro]

escaping Fort Zancudo like

[@luisfernandomendoza6832]

A qué"+

[@iiAshes]

69th like

[@zoinks5717]

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[@MANGO-md8yy]

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[@Knave_Orange_24]

@Angelo Landon no

[@John-yt5zr]

I've probably watched this video at least 50 times, and it's still as exciting as the first. This pilot is on the pipe from take off to landing. I'm so grateful we have pilots with his skill in our Air Force.

[@albertarcher1839]

F 16 is still amazing. Incredible Agility and Speed... The Pilot in this video is one hell of a pilot.

[@mtsilvagt]

Albert Archer Thanks, Al !!

[@9carcottrell246]

Thanks for watching captain and shift commander LaBonte. Air mobility command.

[@abdulbasitnwz3519]

all pilots are like that but they don't show their ability to people .

[@albundy316]

Ha-ha-ha. You must see what MiG-29 can do.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Тодор Живков What, go low and slow performing high bleed maneuvers that will only get pilot killed in real combat? What you saw here is what pilots talk about to keep alive in a dogfight, which is to maintain energy. You don’t see the MiG 29 pull as many high g’s. It’s one of the reasons why the most advanced Fulcrum, the MiG-35, didn’t fare so well in the MMRCA tender. The only area it did well was top-end speed. When it came to instant and sustained turn rates it did not perform as well as its competition. The prime reasons why it failed were its engines and its radar failing to reach desired acquisition ranges required under the tender.

[@odelinserrano4096]

This grandpa jet is NOT behaving it's age. For a 70s design it rocks -and will continue to do so for a while. I love the f16.

[@cmac9029]

Odelin Serrano Could say the same for the Super Hornet. Older design, but still deadly in the hands of a skilled pilot.

[@peped6607]

how the fuck do you call this a grandpa jet? you rich or something'...ima use this plane to get your good earned dollars

[@WhipRunner]

Designs don't age. Materials do.

[@kamilo1175]

@@WhipRunner Technology on the other hand, does age.

[@Ninnuam999]

This is more like a cool uncle

[@gilbertrudy626]

Flying it like he stole it lol....

[@studiodevelopers2467]

@nicoloco9974 Wow this guy has a lot of flight hours on the f 16.

[@rowanmakesmemes7301]

Funny thing is you can steal these in gta but there called the p996 lazer.

[@uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug8574]

@@rowanmakesmemes7301 i was searching this comment

[@KevinbelUAPBelgium]

dinosaures from real life guys birds

[@zachcast2735]

Would be funny if someone actually went after him.

[@benjackson1109]

These are the best displays... no fancy turns, just a show of pure force and speed of the powerful aircraft. Great video man👍

[@hazmatt3250]

3:41 gave me butterflies in my stomach just imagining doing that maneuver. Impressive!

[@kd4pba]

That hard turn then slamming on the brakes into a corkscrew was bad ass.

[@brandondaniels9471]

Yes, one might even coin the slang word, _"GANGSTA!"_

[@markusdaxamouli5196]

Christopher Smith yea it was.

[@MuhammadUmerToor]

Can you specify the time?

[@carlafernandes5113]

Christopher Smith cu

[@ybrik5937]

+Muhammad Umer Toor 2.43 ~ 2.47. I particular liked this demo flight by this pilot!

[@jra5624]

This has been my favorite aircraft since I was a kid. And I have so many jets lined up in 2nd position... The F22, F35, Rafale, A10, F15.. it just keeps going. It’s such a gorgeous aircraft. It’s the small sport cars of jets in my opinion.

[@pchiare]

Lol a small sports car with SIDEWINDERS, it's got to be a bad day if you piss this thing off.

[@xekoan507]

2:03 holy shit this gave me chills

[@firstlast9731]

yea that was my favorite maneuver he did

[@itstoliyyeeeeeeee]

thats the sound every other country shits their pants when they hear it LOL

[@namename1]

Black terminator at 6:35

[@ursoj1235]

XD

[@soulnickos2245]

Hahahahaha wtf was that!

[@NimerionTech]

It's called Discipline and protocol.

[@farhadahmadyar1092]

hahhh

[@diaperturd6885]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[@gonciusebastian8024]

Romania choose F 16 and I'm proud of that ! This awesome plane can help with great abilities in dogfight F-22 and F-35 ! Is not obsolete! With a good pilot this plane can be a nightmare for the enemies ! And this excellent pilot are prove this! Great flight and great demonstration ! F-16 must remain in service! I hope Romania and USA to have good relationship and cooperate in many domains.I wish all the best for american friends!Greetings from Romania.

[@jamesweinzierl7399]

Gonciu Sebastian why do you want to dogfight F22 and F35 then ?

[@billionmillionandone]

Greetings friend! From USA

[@chelseaK11]

Gonciu Sebastian greetings from the USA! Romania and USA could be great Allies!!

[@briandonavan2872]

@@Dimi1980 F-16 is an awesome fighter jet! And with the block 70 coming out it will be around for another 20 years!

[@ryandunphy3703]

I think he is saying it can dogfight with those planes. Hello from the USA 🇺🇸 my Romanian friend.

[@Slomith6]

6:35 My guy looked like a GTA5 MPC

[@gearingdd-7107]

The F-16 is a superb aircraft, amazing how maneuverable it is.

[@brycewakefield6565]

because it light

[@briandiff1459]

The F16 is the greatest airframe EVER designed, PERIOD.. and it is still the worlds pre-eminent dogfighter. RAND approves this message !

[@gwmcklintock]

I'm really kind of speechless. I swear that thing flew like it had thrust vectoring. I've seen a lot of aggressive demonstrations by aircraft from other countries and I just don't see some of these more supposedly advanced aircraft being any better and in a dogfight than the F-16.

[@madkabal]

Hopefully now you understand why thrust vectoring technology isn't needed

[@sadiaawais671]

Braden A hnbbgvvvjnnbfsM

[@joshuareed6894]

It was designed to be a dog fighter from scratch. It still has the fastest turn rate of any American Jet except the F-22.

[@ariane19.]

@@joshuareed6894 the F22 has a better turn radius while the F16 has a better turn rate (meaning the F22 would favor a 1-circle fight while the F16 would favor a 2 circle rate fight)

[@joshuareed6894]

@@ariane19. Ah, but does it? Depends on the configuration of the aircraft. The slick version of the F-16 might squeak a tenth or two of a degree per second of turn rate. As soon as you start adding missiles to its wings the F-22 is gonna dominate it because of the increased drag. The F-22 doesn’t suffer as much due to its internal stowage bays.

[@supercarsnaviation6148]

2:20 sounds exactly perfect

[@dimidomo7946]

Masterfull piloting with a very responsive F-16. That dude is so young and ambitious ~ wow!! What an outstanding video ~ I was riveted.

[@vincebermudez869]

Dang, that rollover at 2:57

[@morrielarsen]

5:00 check out this sustained high speed high G turn. I can't think of many other aircraft that can do it as well as the Falcon. In a dog fight, thrust vectoring can compensate for a lesser aircraft in this arena, but a competent pilot, in an f16, can simply evade your thrust vectored solution with energy retention and roll rate until you are out of energy and then just kill you.

[@vincebermudez869]

Damn, that roll at 2:58 is extreme. This pilot has mad skills. 👍👍

[@donwilber1628]

This never gets old. I was stationed at Hahn Air Base, Germany when they were first deployed there over forty years ago to replace the aging F4 Phantoms.

[@hayesj6698]

my first duty station was 50th TFW Hahn AB Germany. '86to'88 sheetmetal backshop. the fighting falcon will always be my first true love.

[@edgarpacifico3421]

It's amazing how flexible it is on such agressive manouvers!!

[@brianskrocki7]

You're right. That was aggressive. I wouldn't have been sick had I been along for the ride, I'd have died.

[@theatom7264]

Yeah me to. I hear its like riding on a rollercoaster traveling at 1,000 MPH

[@Pilot545]

It absolutely ruined roller coasters for me. I still enjoy them somewhat but just don't get much of a thrill from many of them anymore.

[@deeremeyer1749]

They can put you to sleep pretty easy if you're a backseater "guest" in an F-16D. 9 Gs will do that. Whether or not you toss your cookies depends on your attitude, lol. If you make any Top Gun or Maverick comments or talk smack about the little old F-16 or have a "been there and done that attitude", hold on to your ass, lol. There are barf bags in the rear cockpit normally but you have to be humble enough to grab one right away. Hard to get a hold of one when the ride starts. That's another good way to try to ensure you won't need one. The VIP/PR flights are recorded by a rear-facing camera and the passenger gets a copy. The pilot can see the video real-time on a small display. If you grab a bag early and show proper respect you'll at least get some consideration and some warm-up maneuvers. What makes most people sick is fear rather than motion sickness because visibility is no problem at all. And the cockpit atmosphere and pressurization is a little different than what you get in an airliner and that has an effect too. So does forgetting to breathe. The pilots don't really like making people puke because it costs them cold beer or whatever on the ground when ground crew guys have to clean it up and they want people to enjoy their flights and the aircraft. But some people have to be humbled a little bit before they lighten up and let themselves become little kids at the amusement park again.

[@deeremeyer1749]

You need to ride better roller coasters. I'm not saying there's a comparison because there's not. That's the point. There are things that plane will do that no roller coaster ever could and vice versa. Roller coasters are more dangerous, too.

[@november2076]

This aggressive this dude is pulling so much g's

[@klaasklapsigaar1081]

2:35 - 2:47 Pulling more G's than CJ in Grove Street.

[@RS4-AIRLINES]

klaas klapsigaar haha inderdaad

[@kixakii436]

The lazer is also based on a mix between F35 and F16

[@rowanmakesmemes7301]

@@kixakii436 actually its just the f16. However its counterpart the hydra is based on the f35 as well as the English. AV AB

[@kixakii436]

@@rowanmakesmemes7301 lazer's rear is taken from the f35

[@Pollux95630]

Nothing in the world sounds like an F-16 on the afterburner. Witnessed a couple demonstration like this at airshows and OMG that sound!!! ♥

[@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL]

IMO An F-35 sounds just like that and is just as loud too. It is cooler seeing and hearing the Thunderbirds tho

[@altonwilliams7117]

The best looking fighter jet of them all. Looks like a bird of prey.

[@eduardolucas6593]

The display was pretty damn cool and all, but nobody is going to mention this dude almost getting his head stacked? Lol 6:24 - 6:30

[@ladiesman1ate7]

At speeds with which a real dogfight would occur, this plane is still pretty damn menacing.

[@NPC-fv3nc]

Bulgaria is getting the new block 70 Viper in 2 years, cant wait to see them! Amazing jet!

[@mussellpixelberg8693]

@HyperNova What country do you live in mate?

[@Chris-yy5pj]

The block 70 is just a really heavy 16 Because of the radar mounted on the spine... Sure it's got a slightly powerful engine but still

[@castlebravo1467]

Saw a flight of two F-16s fly over my house last week. First one went into a right turn and the second one hit the after burners to catch up. Even in the morning desert sun I could see the long tail of fire against the bright sky. The best memories are the ones that just happen and you're in the right place to see it.

[@michaeltaylor258]

I didn't even know an F-16 could do that at 3:40

[@ShurlockHolmes]

Me either. It almost looks like its thrust vectoring. But the engine nozzel isnt moving.

[@ToreDL87]

The F16 started the whole "unstable with avionics (what most jets are today)" thing moving nozzle or not it can do some nice moves :)

[@danielomingomingsr9203]

USA classifies a lot of things, i was surprised too, they dont say much about their jets

[@eastsider85]

Handbrake to a screw

[@winchestermodel7044]

I didn’t either. There’s a video on KZbin of a Swiss F-18 legacy hornet doing some incredible stuff, better than this even, and in the comments some guys are saying it has advanced software updates. It’s pretty incredible! Does several cobra maneuvers and flat spins that I thought could only be done with thrust vectoring.

[@zingermike]

Served in the USAF back in the 80’s and the F-16 was and still is my favorite fighter jet. This video was better than watching the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels

[@rogerbraxton1592]

TThats one of the most aggressive displays I've ever seen!

[@KPX-nl4nt]

The Viper West and Viper East demo teams put on a far superior show than the Thunderchickens in my opinion.

[@maxjanssen7872]

A Hell of a pilot. The F 16 amazing. She set the standard for all the other so called 4th generation fighters.A pure beauty!!

[@wifebeater69]

not many things out there that are more badass than this

[@toont6749]

f16s are quality look so intimidating and agile

[@N8DOGG520]

Great vid! Thank you. This helps fill the void during the lull of air show season. Living next to DMAFB helps a lot too.

[@cinimatics]

Nothing sounds or looks cooler than an F-16.

[@twowheelsoneworld712]

Literally the best air to air and multi role fighter on the planet. I was never a big fan till I recently read about it. This thing is king of the skies.

[@therealman2016]

Plus it’s really adorable

[@ramtron1775]

Had one of these dive in on me and 2 of my comrades. We were in an OP providing security for our unit and they spotted us an night. We thought it was going to be blue on blue. I signaled the pilot with my IR on my Night vision goggles. You do not hear them coming. You only hear when they bank away and then it ia super loud. Scared the shit out of us. I am so glad we have AF, USN, and USMC pilots. You guys keep us safe.

[@stevo7807]

The Ferarri of the sky !!!

[@rguigRG]

F 15 ; AND TORNADO ARE LOUDER

[@smithnwesson990]

@@rguigRG The F 16 can still out fight the Tornado. Nothing and I mean NOTHING handles like it

[@322_smokey-aviation]

Mrguig Rguig no mirage

[@shaycormac1745]

@@smithnwesson990 I'm pretty sure an F-22 can out maneuver the F-16

[@Count.Dracula46]

@ Stevo.. The perfect analogy, my supremely intelligent and honest friend. Thank you

[@encryptedaviation1452]

This was the best viper demo I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@Magic-gk9vg]

Wow, folks got their moneys worth that day for sure. I've seen an F-18 Hornet demonstration & with the stationary background it's amazing to see how fast these guys are travelling.

[@Engine201]

That guy is a straight up Ace

[@choward874]

That dude's a badass he was on full afterburner the whole time, I can't imagine how many g's he was pulling!

[@markusweichsel5494]

So wie der Mann aussieht, scheint es ihm nicht's auszumachen. Ganz im Gegenteil.

[@slpkntmggt06]

What's even more amazing is that this is a block 40/42 f-16... optimized for air-to-ground work.

[@chookiebum]

Holy crap, my new favorite plane! Outstanding video AS USUAL!!!

[@cristianpopescu7340]

THE BEST VIDEO AND EVOLUTION OF F16..I REPEAT..GOOD WORK TIM!

[@02DZ]

It's still hard to beat a Viper at ACM. Still very much a formidable combat aircraft. One word: BADASS!

[@GOBUCS82]

Best F-16 Demo I've seen yet. Incredible! Well Done Garrett! 🇺🇸🦅

[@Straywolf514]

The Fighting Falcon as seen in the movie Iron Eagle,i loved the movie and i love the F 16!

[@DJ-il8iv]

Hail to the King. ! I was USAF F16 “Jet Mac” in the 90s. What a beautiful bird still kickin ass

[@ruicravomarques]

the F16 is a magnificent and elegant plane !

[@GHOSTPGS]

ruicravomarques in old times ... but now.? Is just a little memories from the past

[@davidsalcido383]

ruicravomarques: “F-16: ‘Like admiring your Great Grandmothers Whale bone Corsett!!!”

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Still is

[@leo.k1047]

Nice demostration ! Saludos desde Chile a nuestros hermanos EEUU❤🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@exotic444]

I watched a video of an F-35, and the F-16 looks even more agile and majestic

[@MegaSupermule]

ONE OF THE BEST EVER PLANE !!!

[@abdulbasitnwz3519]

@Virtual DCS Fighter Pilot one of the jealous person ever!

[@johnblaesel5493]

Can you imagine if he went into a time warp back to 1863 and zoomed past a bunch of Union soldiers camping out in Kentucky. In full after-burn? They’d freak out big-time! 😱

[@devontreleaven534]

Holy crap! He turned that after burner on at takeoff and never turned it off! Lol

[@MuhammadUmerToor]

they didnt show the transitions

[@devontreleaven534]

That is pretty obvious. Even considering that the pilot still had that afterburner ripping!

[@MuhammadUmerToor]

@@devontreleaven534 yeah true. watched again. he took seriously sharp turns returning

[@antoniozolud6405]

Bro, probably the best video to showcase this properly bred racehorse!

[@eagleone53]

Awesome Video!! Greets from Germany.

[@johna.s.3847]

An example of the worlds finest pilots flying the finest fighter in my opinion in the United States Airforce !!!

[@b0bl00i]

Fantastic performance!

[@jamestucker9803]

Took my son to an airshow when he was about 10 years old. I was disappointed that they only had an F-16 demo. Man, why do they have this old POS? Well, we got to watch the entire pre-flight and startup/take off sequence from a very close distance. When the engine started, I realized that my opinion about this old POS might be slightly off. Get through pre flight........the hair is just starting to tickle the back of my neck. Taxied down the runway and then turned around and immediately floored it and took off straight up in what seemed like 2 feet. The hair on my neck was standing up at attention now and y son was just staring. This plane proceeded to do an demo that was incredible and reminded me that something old can still be quite bad ass. Fast forward to 2021........my son is now in the USAF and is an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief.

[@longsweep1]

AGGRESSIVE is the right word

[@olafweinzer5746]

Still modern design, even from the 70's

[@xpressmusikkk]

Thr most beautyfull single engine jet.

[@xpressmusikkk]

Under the table everything is possible.

[@kingmaker5602]

@Luke Wilson 🤣🤣 can't even win against terrorist Taliban.

[@kingmaker5602]

@Luke Wilson oil in Afghanistan? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Stop speaking from you 🍑 mate.

[@alexlima1027]

Excepcional exibição do F- 16 Figth Falcon Uma aeronave de altíssimo potencial ofensivo que em mãos de pitolos bem treinados causa um verdadeiro estrago em um Dog Figth apesar de ser um caça de 4 geração o F- 16 jamais deve ser subestimado. Aeronave com altíssima manobrabilidade em alta e baixa velocidade,tem um motor de grande propulsão e com seu cockpit em formato de bolha dando praticamente uma visão de 360° ao piloto. Belíssimo Who Dares Wins !!

[@jefdamen2977]

6:33 Damn!

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Jef Damen Do you mean 3:33 ?

[@kgaminggplayz5419]

Its black terminator

[@jefdamen2977]

@@Thetequilashooter1 Nah i meant the spike and the taxi man. The flying is cool too obviously?.

[@manuwilson4695]

...bloody awesome!...EASILY the best single engined jet ever built.

[@spanishbballathlete3862]

This pilot so good damn

[@ME-wq8lq]

My opinion the absolute most beautiful fighter jet ever designed

[@TheRealIII]

I would be sick as hell from turning that much.

[@truthfulkarl]

imagine how much FUN that pilot is having right now. pushing that plane hard

[@muhammadakmal4569]

Pakistan Airforce is Proud to have them. Thanks USA. They served and protected our Nation very well. I hope we could get along in the future. A fair USA Pak friendship, a dream awaited.

[@RS-bu1vz]

Man, i love seeing the vapor come off of the fuselage.. As i was typing this the pilot pulled out of a hard left turn, into half a barrel rol and exitted right at around the 3:10 mark.. damn this thing turns..

[@RS-bu1vz]

PS: the only thing that could've made this video better is if they added the cockpit radio.. combine that with the visuals and you'd get a tiny sense of the forces at work here

[@nobiazcustomsinc5030]

im sorry but fighter pilots and astronauts have the biggest nads of any of the human species

[@TheGreatWasian_]

Someone gotta give creds to the filmer because the filming is spot on so good

[@GHOSTPGS]

Raptor of the 70's .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@208SledHead]

One of the best ever made. She's like a little sports car

[@gavcom4060]

Nome Cognome whats wrong with she boomer

[@208SledHead]

@Nome Cognome Huh?

[@ShurlockHolmes]

My all time favorite plane ever! It looks like it owns the sky!

[@ogburger1297]

Old planes: noo you can't go brrrt like A-10 F-16 and F-35: Haha gun go *BRRRRRRT*

[@daniele86388]

F-16... a living legend!

[@TD402dd]

With the Block 70 soon to come on line it has been modified with a strengthening of the fuselage, and electronics from both the F-22 and F-35. With its agility it will be hard to shoot down and can find the enemy over the horizon. It's always less expensive to improve an existing model than to design a new aircraft. Bahrain, Slovakia, and India will receive the first of this new model.

[@dominicowen9965]

Escaping from the cops in your stolen key be like:

[@TheTbet]

This display would look fast and crazy even for a today's f 35 and other modern planes, great machine

[@Littlefish1239]

F-35 is more stealthy

[@Littlefish1239]

Not made for top speed

[@AhmedYT7]

The Most gorgeous jet of all time

[@PoleToPoleTravel]

I hope in the next two decades these will be something that can be realistically be bought on the civilian marketplace because holy hell do I want to pilot one. Bad. Ass.

[@commissaryarrick9670]

Matthew Costa imagine how much the insurance would cost on an F16

[@Crg_eli]

Lol the cost price alone is through the roof haha as much as I love the f-16 but the f-18 super hornet my goodness now that’s a jet I’d wanna reck shit in

[@Crg_eli]

g mack if it were to be sold to civilians everything that involves weapons will be removed from the jet so it’ll just be a normal unarmed f-16

[@Cash_McCoy]

F-16 Pilot: I can do an impressive high alpha flyby. F-18 pilot: Hold my beer... Seriously, love these things. Very sexy jet that has aged well and can obviously hold its own against most any other modern fighter. I just have one question for you USAF types... Is this thing called a Falcon or a Viper?

[@dwizzleusa4202]

Watched the whole vid still tripping about that sharp turn after take off all I can say DAMN!!

[@MuhammadUmerToor]

it was good, they do much lower 90 degree bank these days

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

He'll be pulling some serious G in those tight turns

[@BINLASH123]

Love that sound :) of the Sonic Boom !

[@hansvangameren5167]

Geweldig wat een schitterende vliegshow met een geweldig kundige piloot die alle vermogen op het juiste moment weet te benutten.Maar ook alle lof voor de man achter de camera die dit zo weet vast te leggen "Top Gun " is hier een kleine jongen bij.Toppy !!!!!!!!!

[@Mr51Caveman]

I was lucky enough to backseat fly an F-15 and a F-16. Without a doubt the 16 was an amazing flight. I ended pulling 7 plus G's in the 16 and was certified. The F-15 flight was exceptional for our takeoff cause we went near vertical with both burners. I really don't know what the altitude was when we rolled out but it was a once in a lifetime event. The pilot tried to make me sick I think but he was actually worse for wear when we landed!

[@8aleph]

I remember the First time I saw the F-16 fly, I was stationed at Carswell AFB just across the runway from the plant where F-16s were built. It and an F-4 chase started their takeoff roll together, by the time the Phantom broke ground the F-16 was out of sight vertically

[@patriotsfan1236]

this is why the us needs to buy some block 70 f16's as our aging fleet is retired.

[@patriotsfan1236]

imagine one day the f35 being the main performance of the show. it will be kind of boring because how poorly it moves compared to the f16.

[@patriotsfan1236]

MrOrthogonalization what do you mean they won't sell them to us. they are the largest defense contractor in the world and we have the most defense contacts with them? they develop things for us . ? we're just obsessed with 5th gen aircraft.

[@MrSuperkaji]

because Lockheed is also developing the F-35 to replace the F-16.

[@patriotsfan1236]

MrSuperkaji I know :( all I'm saying I don't see why we wouldn't be able to still buy the f16 because it's still in production and is extremely cheap to produce. even with maintenance costs etc. I wish the us didn't order so many f35 s (I know they had to to make the cost go down)we should produce f16 to save us some tax dollars.50/50 would be ideal America is too obsessed with 5th gen aircraft that will soon be obsolete because of radar technology. and after that it sort of is a turkey. we're going all out and I kind of think it's a mistake. I'm not saying the f35 is bad. just expensive and terrible agility which none of us can deny. ( I know thrust vectoring , good aoa but it still isn't good. nowhere near a f16 at low and high altitudes) truth is we would never use that many stealth aircraft at once as no one in history has. undeniably a complete waste of money.

[@patriotsfan1236]

well not the best agility. maybe not terrible but you get what I'm saying

[@beauniekerk1884]

I hope it takes many, MANY years, before the last one makes his final approach. Never, EVER will there be a beauty like this.

[@falaky]

As of today, 168 Indians disliked this video :D :D

[@MrRocks101001]

nyc try

[@mattgaming8717]

Thank you Thank you Thank you Top 3 best demos Ive ever seen.