Another Giant Fighter Jet Unboxing!

[@Aviation18]

Correction - The F-14 is not actually the one from "Top Gun" the movie, and is instead from the Top Gun training academy in California.

[@johnosbourn4312]

Actually, Topgun was never a training academy, instead, it used to be a Post Graduate style of school meant to teach air combat tactics, and today, it's a department within the Naval Air Warfare Development Center, based at NAS Fallon. The original location was NAS Miramar, untill '96, when Miramar was handed back to the Marines, and the Naval Fighter Weapons School moved to Fallon, and merged with the Naval Strike Warfare Center, to create NSAWC, or Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center. Also, this school has departments for the Navy's E-2 community; known as Top Dome, the EA-18G Growler community; known as HAVOC, and the MH-60S Knight Hawk community, as well.

[@exoticplayz6360]

Judging from the livery, the F-14 is from Strike Fighter Squadron 154, or VF-154 (as it says on the plane.)

[@fishnchips5826]

@@exoticplayz6360 “VF” is just “fighter squadron”, “VFA” on the other hand is the “Strike Fighter Squadron”

[@AnthonyHerrera2]

Hello Sir! Happy Friday! Love The Unboxing! Keep Up with the Nice Work!

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@harrylynn2572]

Definitely one of your best videos with all the background info. Brilliant

[@Anthony_Herrera]

Happy Friday Aviation18! Great Unboxing Video! Love all the Fighter Jets! Keep up with the Awaited Work!

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@GardenStateAviation]

Wonderful fighter model unboxing!

[@max8aviation693]

Great unboxing! Love your videos as always. Looking forward to Dulles and Regan being done soon.

[@Aviation18]

Thank you and yes! Progress is being made

[@blackbird4062]

34:15 The probe is out to reduce costs, maintenance and space. It doesn't really affect flight performance as the probe is thin facing the direction of flight. Great Vid!

[@Aviation18]

Very interesting, thanks for the info! and thank you!

[@Jjbbhb]

Awsome video! I always thought the F-35 was called the lightning II because of the P-38 lightning similar to the A-10 being the thunderbolt II just like the P-47 thunderbolt.

[@kdrapertrucker]

It is.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Because it was designed and built by Lockheed just like the P-38. The A-10 was called Thunderbolt II because it was designed and built by Fairchild-Republic, and Republic designed and built the P-47 Thunderbolt.

[@Jjbbhb]

@Kenneth Draper, that’s what I thought, thx for the clarification.

[@Aviation18]

@@kdrapertrucker Oh wow, I heard it was because of the EEL, maybe it's different in the UK but that's cool to know!

[@Aviation18]

Thanks man!

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

In the video you mentioned about the landing gear being white. That’s because if any fluid like hydrologic fluid starts to leak from a hose or a fitting is shows up easily.

[@reecebscottredseven7709]

Love the vid, hope to see more military 200 scale unboxings, just an FYI Top Gun is a real naval fighter weapons school and that F-14A was a NAWDC aggressor much like your JASDF F-15DJ there 👍

[@Aviation18]

Thank You and awesome! I had heard it was so that's cool, I appreciate it man

[@reecebscottredseven7709]

No worries dude, If your wanting a 1/200 USAF f-15C (single seater) let me know, I collect 200 & 400 scale military models myself and I have a few spares and rarer models that I'd be happy to send your way 👍

[@sidv4615]

@@reecebscottredseven7709 do you have the Hornets he showed in the video?

[@johnosbourn4312]

The red colored pod on your Topgun F-14 is an Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Pod, used to simulate missile shots, while flying over an Air Combat Range, and the dark blue colored Sidewinder is a CATM-9M training missile, which has the seeker head, but, no guidance system, no warhead, and no rocket motor. Also, what you were calling the guidance system seen on the lower left fuselage, is actually the fairing for the M61 Vulcan gun.

[@orangecrush5862]

It’s amazing Tom cruise was able to fit in that F14!!! 😉

[@sidv4615]

He is quite short actually

[@JakesAviation]

Lots of amazing military models man!! Great unboxing video!! :D

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@cheetahgod9856]

Hello Aviation 18 I’m glad your posting again these models look great I love them great video

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@cheetahgod9856]

@@Aviation18 your welcome

[@19thrange15]

Very nice models and unboxing. I currently have a Czech MiG 21 1/200. I think you should get a Mig 21 or EA 18.

[@Aviation18]

Thank you and awesome!

[@johnosbourn4312]

That color scheme on your second Tomcat model is an Advasary scheme, one of several worn by the F-14s assigned to the Naval Fighter Weapons School, where they simulated SU-27s, and MIG-31s.

[@vdt0_]

Thank you for accepting my request

[@Aviation18]

No Problem

[@csnakegaming7389]

MILITARY UNBOXING!!!! wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

[@Aviation18]

Yessir!

[@csnakegaming7389]

@@Aviation18 I am planning to maybe get some military stuff soon, I have the AE E175 on Pre-order, I will probably get the next KC-135R that is comming out

[@MatthewHoang6]

The French jet Mirage 2000 refueling doesn't retract because it takes up less space in the forward fuselage.😀👍

[@Fieldingthrashers]

Some of my favorite military p.anes are the sukoy su 34 and the sr71 blackbird

[@Aviation18]

Oh yes, those are some great ones as well!

[@Fieldingthrashers]

Yeah

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

Loved so much this amazing unboxing!!!. Gorgeous models but specially loved the Japanese F-15 and the Lightning, actually what brand is the Lightning as I'd love to get myself one despite the price?. I take away the quality of Hogan models which I'm actually in the process of receiving my first few models of this brand!!!. Got already the Su-27 Demonstrator which I can attest is as amazing as it can get in this review. Keep up the good work and please bring us along more amazing military models unboxing. Just too cool!!!.

[@Aviation18]

Thanks, I appreciate it and there's no brand, I found it on eBay and I think it's a handmade model, there are a few still on eBay so if you are interested, definitely check them out

[@TheRebelOfWot]

Ah a helicopter has my name awesome video

[@Aviation18]

lol, and thanks man!

[@planespottingringway]

This looks GOOD 🤩

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@lutzbohme8805]

Great

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@wb-4117]

Amazing!

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@emiratesaviation2461]

Cool like the jasdf f15

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@justinsimmonds5674]

Very nice unboxing mate.

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@bettiejohnson9336]

Great Vid, I love to watch your videos all the time. Because you're awesome

[@MSRTA_Productions]

Sweet!

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@neos6848]

11:42 that is a jolly rodgers i think

[@johnosbourn4312]

Yes, specifically, the CAG Bird, Callsign: VICTORY-200.

[@Jetclipsofficial]

Where do you buy these I really want them to

[@Carolinastrucks]

Another great video

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@johnosbourn4312]

By the way, the Osprey, in its MV-22 version only operates from big deck amphibious ships, not aircraft carriers. The new CMV-22B "CODSPREY" will operate off of the Navy's carriers.

[@johnosbourn4312]

They do have USAF F-15E Strike Eagles, and Israeli F-15I Hammers, as well.

[@SOCALAVIATION2K]

Very cool! One day you can make a model RIAT lol

[@Aviation18]

Thanks and aha, true though!

[@SOCALAVIATION2K]

@@Aviation18 yeah that would be really cool!

[@DinoAviationOrca]

Awesome

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@gplays1206]

Nice

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@BoxInThisLapVR46]

know this is gonna be a good vid

[@Aviation18]

Thank You!

[@bmx540bikeride2]

The landing gear I probably like to see damage so they can repair it the aircraft get extensively used

[@beaveravaition7773]

cool vid

[@Aviation18]

Thanks!

[@beaveravaition7773]

@@Aviation18 yw

[@wwolfee3355]

So the landing gear is white because it makes fluid spills like a busted hydraulic line way easier to spot. Just a fun little fact from a bit of experience

[@Br0nxfr]

Do you plan on making an airbase or aircraft carrier?

[@profil4e]

This was a very well put unbox/rreview video, and I enjoyed it! A question: Why go for such small models? I do understand that, as you mentioned the price is quite low, but even on that level they seem a bit to small. I mean on that scale there are many compromises, the manufactures had to make, in terms of assembly and overall details.

[@Aviation18]

Thank you and personally I think this scale strikes a very good balance between detail and size. They’re actually really well put together models with a surprising amount of detail for being so small, and that’s what I like, small with a lot of detail

[@Elias-xy9kc]

I looked at the video and said “watched it” and then I read the title I was like 🤩

[@Aviation18]

lol

[@Elias-xy9kc]

@@Aviation18 😂😂

[@nikoplanes774]

Why is germany aka my country always messing thinks up? US Air force, Spanish Air force, Royal Air force, ... and then: Luftwaffe (means Air weapon in English) ; why not German Air force???

[@kimberlyholler2221]

Where do you get these amazing jets

[@Goosen.]

Hey where do you get these models they are so awesome!!

[@depilot2035]

Which aircraft model company made the mitage 2000?

[@sidv4615]

Hogan. I do have a couple of those if you would like to buy them just let me know.

[@johnosbourn4312]

Now, your fourth, and fifth Super Hornets represent VFA-2 "BOUNTY HUNTERS", Callsign: BULLET, and VFA-103 "JOLLY ROGERS", Callsign: VICTORY, and both are CAG Bird Super Hornets, because of the Modex, or side number, and the full color squadron markings. Also, on the VFA-103 CAG Bird, the white designs in the black and yellow sash, are chevrons, not stars.

[@XCimenaticGaming]

hey man was wondering is there another link because the normal one doesn't work...

[@Aviation18]

Is that the link to the aircraft model store?

[@XCimenaticGaming]

@@Aviation18 Yeah

[@aq3121]

Very nice. Had the luck of seeing the Bell Boeing Osprey in May 2018 when i visited New York City. They were in the Marine Corps "Green Tops" livery and was part of then president Donald Trump's escort.

[@PurplePhantom04]

The Top Gun F-14 isn’t actually fictional…that jet was used as an adversarial aircraft to mimic an enemy

[@Robcfc-bs4vd]

They are called aggressors

[@PurplePhantom04]

@@Robcfc-bs4vd yes…I am aware of their name. I was explaining its role and thus why it’s painted like that.

[@Aviation18]

Oh wow, I didn't know that! Thanks for the info!

[@sidv4615]

@@PurplePhantom04 it is actually fictional. No tomcat ever wore the aggressor livery.

[@reecebscottredseven7709]

Also military aircraft have white gear so ground crews can spot hydraulic leaks easier

[@Aviation18]

That's cool, I wonder why this isn't across all aircraft and not just military then?

[@siupsinskashindifactstv559]

the blue f14 looks like an iiaf f14 tomcat

[@Aviation18]

I actually unboxed an IIAF F14 in my last fighter jet unboxing!

[@Skyteam_8492]

The Vietnamese SU-27 is a 2 seater, and the Russian one is a single seater.

[@Aviation18]

Oh cool, I didn't pick up on that so thanks!

[@Skyteam_8492]

@@Aviation18 you're welcome

[@fifteenbyfive]

F-14: 1974-2006 Impressive lifespan for a fighter but... F-4: 1961-2020 Or is Greece or someone else still using their Phantoms, so maybe it's 1961-2022? F-4 is a phenom, and don't forget, the F-14 was designed to replace it. Plus, no plane looks like it's going to kill you more than the F-4.

[@geo.m1639]

My grandad built EE Lightnings sadly dies a few years ago

[@Aviation18]

wow, that's amazing! Sad to hear he passed though

[@geo.m1639]

@@Aviation18 Thank you

[@dmvre7400]

You gonna get any F-18 legacy hornets?

[@Aviation18]

I would but I don't think they make any sadly

[@johnosbourn4312]

The items on the back are stabilators.

[@J.W_Photography]

the French user permanent probes because it costs a lot to make a mechanical one and the system takes up precious space

[@aid_rap9474]

Ik its blinds late but is there f35 and f22 models? And if so can you inbox them

[@bmx540bikeride2]

Aviation 18 operate five F-18 super hornet

[@Aviation18]

Yessir

[@BoxInThisLapVR46]

fun fact you can't land a V22 Osprey like a normal plane as the blades are to big and they'll just break

[@Aviation18]

This is true!

[@Robcfc-bs4vd]

All departments of the US military use the star and bar insignia

[@Aviation18]

I didn't know that, thanks for the info!

[@SunsetGreat]

The way u.s got their SU-27 flankers is that ukraine demilitarized their jets and sold it to the us back in 2008 One of the the Su-27UB arrived at the USAF Museum in 2023.

[@johnosbourn4312]

The Marines only fly the Legacy Hornets, they never bought into the Super Hornet, at all.

[@poopcatgameplay8495]

what company this is made by?

[@Aviation18]

Hogan wings and Herpa

[@AhmedYT7]

Pakistan also operates Mirages

[@johnosbourn4312]

Yes, they used to fly the Mirage-5P, which was custom tailored for the Pakastani Air Force.

[@thatonebanglakidofficial]

Try getting a hobby master model

[@ramsees2222]

Can you please, or anyone, provide the company name that makes these models? How to purchase? Thanks

[@JeanAnD0nly]

It’s either the Hogans Wings M-series or Herpa Those are the two manufacturers I’ve just started collecting myself about a month ago

[@KJ-yn3cr]

Could you do a vtol video

[@jkmoore1120]

i love you

[@Joe-be6nz]

Are hogan and herpa the same company?

[@JeanAnD0nly]

Herpa I believe is german hogan is hong kong

[@johndavies3100]

I’m listing on eBay some ba world tail livery’s if interested?

[@Aviation18]

Awesome!

[@johndavies3100]

@@Aviation18 I’ll be listing more next week

[@johnosbourn4312]

The SU-57 is not a carrier based fighter.

[@akalinebroom49aviation47]

Hello

[@Aviation18]

Hey

[@johnosbourn4312]

Those are not aleirons, those are cannards.

[@ottawaemergencyvideography]

First!

[@kadenawarlord2700]

Where the f do you get the cash for all of these collectable aircraft?

[@Aviation18]

A job lol

[@kadenawarlord2700]

@@Aviation18 of course haha, bc of your channel i got about 12 collectables

[@chrisarmstrong3427]

AWG-9 radar in the nose..

[@simonmartin2764]

Its 232 lol

[@stamatismarkos9232]

First lol

[@AmericanAviation]

When do you plane on Doing another Chicago ORD airport update with a lot more planes than the last airport update please like add sas a330 a350 and please some military planes jets and some cargo planes please🙏

[@Aviation18]

I will have to see, I have 2 ORD updates out on the channel so far