🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To 5 REASONS NOT TO MESS WITH THE US MILITARY!

[@DowntunedDevil]

#6 - The US Citizens. No one will ever invade us. To quote General Masimoto: "It is impossible to invade the US homeland as behind every blade of grass would be the barrel of a rifle."

[@tadlambert1493]

Absolutely correct. There are over 390 million civilian firearms (not counting the gangsters) in the US. There will never be a ground invasion onto US soil.

[@DowntunedDevil]

@@tadlambert1493 And you can bet if it did ever happen, a lot of non-gunowners would suddenly own one. Just saying....

[@ELCADAROSA]

And a lot of our citizens are military reservists, or former or retired military. Getting mobilized in a hurry would not be difficult.

[@SirBedevereTheWise]

Right to keep and bare arms is what he referred to. He knew of this and that most households had at least 1 firearm. 👍👍 God bless our forefathers and our patriots assuring our freedom 🇺🇸 🦅

[@robertzander9723]

With all the depts the US has, the most things are owned by foreign companies and the all-might US has a lot of depts in China. And it would be a lot easier to find the right people in the US himself, the attack would come from inside, from your own people.

[@kajemi2]

I used to love training with Brits. I remember this one SAS guy getting his first US MRE, he was pissed it didn't have tea.

[@kabirconsiders]

I don’t blame him, tea is life 🤤😂

[@anthonycorapi3166]

@@kabirconsiders HAHAA i remember as a former marine the Brits had it going on when it came to skills, abilities, and the chow, best in the world! i told one marine who swapped and mre with a british marine, that he owes the british marine a ten spot as well!

[@Stevie8654]

We used to have British boats come into Kings Bay when I was in C school. They were on a whole other level of drinking.

[@parsifal40002]

The USA and British military together would make us a fighting force no enemy in its right mind would even consider going against. I, as an American, am thankful we have an ally like the United Kingdom!!

[@kabirconsiders]

Brothers in arms now and forever! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@motonut4503]

The problem is since trump left office (we were under him on good terms and allied with Russia) Russia has been communicating with China now as putin lost faith in the USA. WE had our chance for the strongest allied global power in the world to eliminate the horrors of China and North Korea once and for all. Eliminating the possibility of mass large scale world War in the future. World War 3 now looms a certain reality in your lifetime. We look broken and weak on aglobal scale to our enemies and even has been allies. God help us all.

[@JOEMAMA-il6vp]

We should thank Britain for makin America a country

[@batsonkeyz8821]

And throw Israel in there too they are very elite!

[@willc5023]

i love brit and us unity and all but if 2 countries were to come together to become the biggest power would be US and Russia but that would never happen but if it did, its a wrap

[@MlTCH]

The thing a lot of people don’t realize is that the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia are pretty much one military, just compartmentalized from each other. We all share technologies, information, training, and responsibilities in warfare. An attack on one is an attack on all. That’s how strong of a bond our militaries and cultures have, all going back to mother Britain. Edit; if the military gave up their secrets on how to not need GPS on a KZbin video, I’m pretty sure that would be a big mistake lol

[@SAVikingSA]

A lot of the "Task Force" teams we heard about in Iraq going after high value targets in the early days were made up of transnational special forces teams. Basically real life GI Joe.

[@kabirconsiders]

Absolutely! We’re all part of the Five Eyes initiative too

[@MlTCH]

@@SAVikingSA definitely. Stronger together than apart.

[@MlTCH]

@@kabirconsidersAbsolutely correct. I totally forgot about New Zealand! Sorry to our NZ friends, had a brain fart.

[@robertevans2450]

This is less true every year. Whether you wish to judge it by $$$ spent by one country into the other via defense, or # of bases, or # personnel stationed/deployed, or joint participation, or even what tech is shared with whom. The trends clearly show a sharply multi-decade decline that declares this to be only slightly true. Politics are making it more likely that this trend will continue to withdraw and at an accelerated rate. Currently by all measures of comparisons, Japan is the #1 US ally. Just as an example, the most advanced anti air defense system the US has ever developed is not only shared with Japan, but also US assets are stationed in Japan, and Japan has participated in funding the research to keep advancing it further with the US. There is more anti missile defense systems deployed to Japan than there is deployed to Canada. In the 1990's (when I served & was stationed in the UK) there were approximately 100 US military bases in the UK. This # declined to 13 by 2015 and is down to only 6 today. The interaction of the US military with the UK military is less today than it was in 1991. This includes training, Joint mission interaction & integration, & it spans all branches of the military. Read the Libyan War after action reports, it is shocking at how far behind NATO allies are to the US, and while UK is the best among those allies, they still are hard pressed to perform at levels needed to carry out a modern war. This degradation from 2003 to 2011 is shocking. This isn't just the normal post war regression of skills and capabilities lost to attrition in immediate post war downsizing, but a serious lack of capability no matter the amount of prep time afforded. The advancement needed to integrate into a US based strike force is becoming more than many allies are capable of meeting.

[@truemenimprovedaily]

“ Sir, I think you need to come see this. I have a bee traveling at Mach 2”. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@kabirconsiders]

😂😂

[@LottiDotti76]

Makes me proud as hell to have served a career in the U.S. Air Force. 18 years of my life. Too bad I was medically retired 2 years early. I would have hit 25 years in this year if I was allowed to stay.

[@oknowIguess]

Thank you for your service!

[@laurataylor8717]

It was funny how the video exactly anticipated your response to the plane the thickness of a bee. When you said "that's insane" the guy responded "what's more insane..." 🤣

[@kabirconsiders]

It was like he could hear me 😂

[@peterhulsebos4049]

As the father of a US marine recon sniper, I'm happy to be so close to the Brits! BTW his mom is from Wales

[@kabirconsiders]

Yeah mate I’m so glad to have the special relationship with the US. Brothers in arms! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@kaize6194]

Thank your son for his service for me🙏🏻❤️ Prayers for safety going his way🙏🏻

[@TasteOfCaramel]

Your son is a sniper? Thank you for identifying your son and yourself.

[@Nightmare_Texas]

Bro you and me are friends I don’t care what anyone thinks you’re alright with me. If you ever come to the US come down to Texas, BBQ brisket, history tour, guns, horses etc. I got you fam

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks so much brother :) likewise if you ever visit london I’ll take you to some very cool places! 🍻

[@tempplays576]

Texas 💪💪

[@SansAziza]

This man has the itchies for those ribs. Heh

[@deborahallen3318]

@@tempplays576 😝

[@calebbranam8317]

“That’s like trying to track and insect. Insane!” - immediate commentary on video “what’s more insane is”😂

[@kabirconsiders]

It’s like he read my mind 😂

[@johncee853]

As someone else in the comments stated, it wouldn't be just the USA. We have some VERY badass allies too. A better video would be 5 reasons not to mess with NATO!

[@kabirconsiders]

Absolutely, if you ever got into a serious dispute we’d be right there with you 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@johncee853]

@Joe Hansen there is no I in team buddy. We might be the strongest country in NATO, but it's a team effort. Never forget that. People like you saying bullshit like that is why so many people hate Americans.

[@johncee853]

@Joe Hansen soooo sad. Trump supporter...now I get it. We are not the best. We did not save the world, we helped save it. We pay the biggest bill in NATO, agreed. But we are not the best by a long shot, but you are a Trump supporter so I'm not gonna even try. You fruitcakes live in your own little "superior" world. You should try the real one. Grow up...please.

[@flaminggaming143]

A cool fact about our Aircraft Carriers: All Aircraft Carriers here are equipped with a net on the landing strip that can stop a jet almost instantly for emergency landings, repairs and ammunition reloads

[@fabfabby]

The planes at 2:42 are not F-22's, they are Russian Su-57's.

[@joshuabittikofer5441]

You are right I was like how do you get these planes mixed up .

[@ealan3694]

@@joshuabittikofer5441 The silhouette and leading lines are very similar, so a fighter layman mistaking it, is understandable. The tail tale is the afterburner cones and that centerline projection between the engines. Plus, the US doesn't tend to paint our F-22's differently from one another. Gotta assume he isn't a fighter connoisseur. :)

[@Fergus_0703]

@@ealan3694 plus, the video has a poor way of connecting their videos and photos to what their saying so can’t blame him for mistaking some things.

[@thatoneguy3989]

@@ealan3694 not even close to the same

[@smilingreaper1125]

Exactly 😂😂😂I was concerned that if he knew what he was looking at idk why there is a sukoi-57 on an US vid

[@GenXfrom75]

Proud wife of an Army combat veteran, daughter of a Vietnam era vet, and granddaughter 0f a Papa who fought at the Battle of the Bulge... All US Army. 🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@americansmark]

Those MTAR shells are guided without GPS using reference photos. Essentially, the military shows the computer what the enemy looks like and it uses a video feed and object scanning to avoid obstacles and find the target. Very interesting tech.

[@kabirconsiders]

That’s amazing technology. I’d love to know what the likes of DARPA are working on!

[@Ira88881]

I was blown away when I first heard about this tech. Meanwhile, I can’t even figure out the GPS in my car.

[@jdanon203]

Similar to Tomahawk cruise missiles which have been around for a long time.

[@anthonycorapi3166]

@@kabirconsiders when they revel that they r soon to release 6th gen fighters it is always because the testing on 7th gen fighters is already underway, the stealth was revealed in the mid 80's but the us already had a squadron of 59 f-117's ready for deployment in the very late 70's

[@paultiki9968]

@@kabirconsiders they'd tell you but then they'd have to kill you😁

[@kimbugg4154]

You are so intelligent and knowledgeable about the US and. Persons of importance..such as former and current presidents etc...you are so very well spoken and obviously have such good morals . your parents must be so proud of you. I wish you continued success and much happiness in your life.

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks so much Kim :)

[@tomcat3769]

And that was not the F-14 tomcat that was F/B-117 stealth fighter the first stealth aircraft that was flew by the U.S. Air Forces , the F-14 was flew by U.S. Navy.

[@bikeman80]

love 117

[@nrvoutdoors3172]

time marker 5:25 is a f-14

[@jakesbel8237]

F14 is retired. Husband flew Air Tanker for 4 years, then instructor pilot, and finishing out in AWAC.

[@BA-nq5hn]

That was F 117, the first stealth bomber. F-14 is the one you find in the movie Top Gun.

[@wxchaserz1434]

That first aircraft was the F-17. The F-14 was the aircraft in the original movie, "Top Gun". I called the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) home for 4 years, 2000 - 2004.

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

Pause, "insane!" Resume, "what's more insane is..." That was spooky.

[@kabirconsiders]

Its like he heard me 😂

[@user-ku2es4zt7k]

I enjoyed the information! As an American, I really loved listening to your British accent too!!

[@nitajjones7112]

My dad was in the Navy 1936-1956. World War 2 he was a rear seat gunner and radioman in an open cockpit plane (SBDs). Received a DFC pinned on by Admiral Nimitz earned when he was on the USS Yorktown in the Battle of the Coral Sea. His squadron was transferred off 3 days before the ship was sunk in the Battle of Midway. He would have been so proud to see this.

[@djkd21]

I'm former US Navy and the amount of money we spend in the Navy is 2nd to the Air Force. The Navy has some of the top fighter pilots in the world. The capability of our ships and planes is Insane and the training is intense.

[@pastorofmuppets22]

The thing is...we have all those shiny toys,but we don't need them.We basically defeated Iraq's 5 th largest army in the world,and only deployed one B2 Spirit stealth bomber.Victory in 2 hours was mostly achieved with helicopters and tanks

[@robertzander9723]

You did what, are kidding? What kind of army, that little dictator, that got the most weapons from the US himself to fight the Iran for you. You betrayed Saddam Hussein and he was stupid enough to believe you. The most military things that man had was old vintage stuff from the US and later a little bit from Russia. The US made him a lot bigger than he really was.

[@alreadyblack3341]

@@robertzander9723 Iraq was equipped with mostly Soviet 50's-60's era equipment. T-55's were the MBT in use, and the AK family was the largest used weapons platform for the Iraqis. Their Air Force was primarily composed of MiGs at the time. Not to mention that Iraq had just defeated Iran in a 12 year war, in which Iran had a larger set of advantages. Are you mentally capable of reading any kind of sources besides spouting off your fringe conspiracies?

[@GilaMonster971]

@@robertzander9723 “betrayed Saddam Hussein” 😂

[@DarkKatzy013]

@@alreadyblack3341 😂😂 you mean the truth? Despite what you may think to your self. We beat them fair and square they were given the chance to stop whatever evil they where doing and did not.

[@alreadyblack3341]

@@DarkKatzy013 You misunderstand a reply to a deleted comment. Granted there is no context for you to understand, so I won't bother dismantling you because of that. Everything I listed was in direct response to Robert Zander saying that the Iraqis were equipped with the M4 series of Rifles, and other American equipment. At no point in time does my comment at all diverge into the morality argument of the Gulf War, nor do I think the Iraqis were right. At all. If you intend to necro a thread that is almost half a year old without the proper context, at least be somewhat intelligent, instead of completely side stepping the discussion at hand. And try not to be an idiot while doing it, that helps too.

[@flaminggaming143]

Another cool fact!: The way our Submarines launch Missles underwater is quite interesting! All attack Subs are equipped with shields around missle bays that line the top of the Submarine that keep water out. At a moments notice, they can swing open the lid to the bay in seconds and shoot the missle out with high pressure gas at a speed of almost 40 Mph. Once its out of the water, it automatically activates it Thrusters and can either be used to hit a certain coordinate or lock on to enemy vehicles. We can launch these missles from 150 Ft under the water so talk about a hell of a jumpscare! Imagine being a lone destroyer out on patrol and a missle shoots from the water at random with no ships nearby

[@jadenking4268]

The thing to remember is all this tech, is technology is 20 years old so the stuff they have we dont know about is mindblowing really

[@JohnnyWalker-rl9pm]

The F-14 was the Tomcat, the plane from the movie Top Gun. What you were thinking of was the F-117 Nighthawk

[@sr71ablackbird]

somehow, i do not think that the human element of a pilot will be permanently replaced, seeing that there is no substitute for what is called `situational awareness'.

[@laurenworlton7941]

I ‘love’ how they only added three states for ICBM, obviously they don’t want you to know how much we have. Western Utah has one of the biggest ICBM and missile testing sites, it’s located near Tooele Utah. In high school, I lived in Grantsville; about 10-13 miles from the testing site: Tooele. Every Wednesday, regardless if we were in school or not, loud alarms would start. Regardless of where you were you’d hear the alarm, almost like they were located in every building and street. Then you’d hear a man come on the alarm and say “this is a test, stay where you are” etc… One time when I was in school Wednesday, they had a ‘test’. The teacher stopped and we stayed in our seats. I remember the projector on the ceiling shaking. It wasn’t enough to shake the floor, but enough to shake anything attached to the ceiling or walls. I have a grandpa who served in Vietnam and he always told me that if anyone was to attack America, one of the first places they’d destroy would be Utahs base because of how much nuclear power we have here.

[@TheToweringOtakunt]

The United States has constantly learned from its carrier program, as well. This is not surprising. But one of the things we learned during the lifetime of the Nimitz-class was that building the ships with power generation capacity equal to (or slightly exceeding) the demands of the onboard equipment at time of launch is a mistake. Most ships in the class have had to undergo extensive refit to accommodate the exponentially growing electrical demands of new generations of electronic equipment. Thus, the Ford-class was built with this in mind. We don't know what the exact numbers are, of course, but the Navy has said that the Ford-class's nuclear reactors pump out over twice as much juice as the ships need at this time. This future-proofs the vessels in anticipation of as yet unconceived technologies.

[@kabirconsiders]

I definitely need to put a vid that discusses carriers on my list, fascinating machines

[@davidcruz8667]

No, you keep misidentifying the F-117 stealth fighter, I've said it in another video. Last time it was silhouettes and you thought they were B-2s. The F-14 Tomcat is a variable-sweep wing fighter, was used by the Navy (used in the movie "Top Gun", but even there they tried to pass off F-5 Tigersharks as MIGs, darn it), but it is now retired in favor of the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet. So, what you're seeing is an F-117 Nighthawk. Used during Desert Storm and in Eastern Europe.

[@denevaflath1397]

How about the American Soldier, the Navy, Air Force, and Marines? The hardware of the US pales in comparison to the men/women, they make the US Military great

[@kabirconsiders]

Absolutely, fantastic personnel!

[@sherryarflin726]

Amen, Amen!

[@kjsalomonsen9299]

you forgot the Coast Guard they're part of this, also.

[@pjc342]

The brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces are the heart of our military might, and this American couldn't be more grateful for their service!💗🙏

[@viperch25]

3:33 that is the f-117 night hawk the f-14 is the tomcat which was in the movie Topgun

[@EthanBSide]

Just FYI, the world's largest air force is the US Air Force... the world's 2nd largest air force is... the US Navy (and Marines as they are under the Navy)

[@kabirconsiders]

That’s an incredible statistic 😳

[@christopherhanton6611]

rq -170 sentineal is in service already 20 to 30 of them and the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Carrier Launched Multi-Role Squadron 10 (VUQ-10) in October 2021 with "four Engineering and Manufacturing examples of the MQ-25A".

[@dallasarnold8615]

A very important point this video leaves out it the number of experienced and battle hardened service men and women that we (U.S.A.) have to support, maintain, and operate all of these weapons. Not to mention all of our ground forces. And numerous allies.

[@BlackChaos9674]

3:30 min: F117-A Nighthawk which is now discontinued and replaced with F-22's and F-35's - Air Force Veteran and Aircraft Mechanic

[@winder597]

served 21 years in the navy ,believe me many more ships are in a deployment of a carrier

[@raspycellist]

That was the F-117 Night hawk, now not in use. It's obsolete. The F14 had also been retired. It was the main plane in Top gun.

[@kabirconsiders]

Awesome, thanks for answering my questions mate!

[@morganconstantino5386]

They don't mention special operations forces, of which the u.s and england have the absolute best in the world

[@ArashiKageTaro]

Let’s not forget that although Delta Force/CAG could arguably be considered the best special ops/SMU in the world, they wouldn’t exist without the UK’s SAS. Respect! ✊🏽

[@Montweezy]

@@ArashiKageTaro As an American saying this neither would any of the other NATO countries special forces but we have had 50 years to modify our elements...

[@C0LL0SSUS]

USA special forces are that good because of the amount of actual missions they get to take part of. Experience is a huge part of their effectiveness.

[@americanthundergod9749]

That is the F-117 nighthawk. The F-14 was a two seater twin engine swing wing interceptor.

[@kavik2825]

At 3:32...that is the F-117. The F-14 is a Nave Jet, that is now retired. Is was in the original Top Gun Movie. It's the one with the wings that can sweep back for faster flying.

[@daltonv5206]

@2:44 those are Russian su -57 felons, but yes. Both the felon and raptors look amazing

[@foxco2378]

Marine vet here and worked with the aussie army and british Marines. any country in the world would have a death wish to fight us

[@carboncloak1949]

In 1980, you could have laid a coin, any coin on the hood/trunk of your car, and you could have been told what coin you laid down, what it was, it's size, in some cases the date could be read.

[@MajorDstruction]

Bear in mind that the F-22 and F-35 are actually unstable platforms(intentionally). It's why they're so agile. Having said that, they need a human to use the computers and controls to keep the platform in the air. Fun reaction. Keep up the good work.👍

[@kabirconsiders]

Ahh I see, I wasn’t aware of that! Both are phenomenal planes, if a tad expensive 😅

[@phogandivephogandive3885]

F14 was the plane Tom Cruise flew in Top Gun, the plane in the video is the F-117 stealth fighter.

[@kabirconsiders]

Yep you are correct!

[@tylerhollis7928]

The aircraft carriers can stay on water for 20 years at one time

[@alanrowley6402]

25

[@kdrapertrucker]

Well, no. They do need periodic maintainence, the Franklin Delano roosevelt, a midway class carrier launched just after WWII was retired a decade earlier then her 2 sister ships because the crew did not keep up the maintanence.

[@somecalvinist6875]

We use Radar Triangulation Systems on guided missiles in order to cut out ineffective gps signaling. It works in any circumstance, regardless of weather disruption or interference.

[@jameswebb8162]

Sweet video man, love ur site! I was stationed in the UK for 6yrs while serving for 24yrs in the USAF. I have had the rare opportunity of working on the most high tech aircraft in the world!! I loved being stationed in the UK!!! Stay healthy and safe!!

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks so much mate :)

[@theblackbear211]

Current planned service life for an Aircraft Carrier is about 60 years for the ship. Refueling schedules are well over a decade between refuelings.

[@kabirconsiders]

Apparently the new carriers can go 25 years without needing to refuel. Incredible!

[@theblackbear211]

@@kabirconsiders Yeah, its amazing what they have been able to do with that - I had heard that the latest subs are designed to never need a refueling during their designed service life. But the advantage Nuclear power for the Carrier is that all the fuel on board can be used for either the Air Wing, or the Escort vessels - so they are less dependent on tankers.

[@spuds416]

Each ICBM has up to 10 Warheads When I was Stationed in Germany in the Early 80's we would go on "Alert" and load all of our Aircraft, usually around 60 with B61's. Each B61 has up to a 350 Kiloton warhead, they can be dialed in from. .3 KT to 350 KT depending on the Target.

[@kabirconsiders]

350 kilo tons?! That’s a lot of power!

[@heavymetalyogi1767]

US navy vet here great reaction !!! love our British fighting men!!! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks so much mate :) 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@BrienneofDarth]

Regarding nuclear powered carriers, according to a documentary they can stay at sea up to 25 ish years without needing to refuel. The limiting factor is usually fuel for the planes, and food and supplies for the crew. Which is typically delivered by supply ships.

[@vanhattfield8292]

They need to be docked for maintenance approximately every 18 months at a max, though. They currently rotate at a much shorter interval, ensuring that there is always as many ships available as possible while meeting maintenance requirements. They do not need to be refueled often, but they need a ton of work to keep them operational....

[@dylanwhite3383]

The 4 f-22s you were looking at were actually 4 5th generation su-57 stealth multi role fighter jets flying in formation

[@kabirconsiders]

Oh wow, the silhouette looks so similar to the f22!

[@kristy7823]

Can I just say that I am impressed at how much you already knew about those planes and stuff, you're certainly a lot more knowledgeable about them than I will probably ever be and I'm American born and raised lol! I'd bet you'd make a really great pilot or something like that!

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks Kirsty, you’re too kind :)

[@Thetequilashooter1]

Always thankful that the USA and UK are allies. All other nations know if you mess with one the other will be there for them. That’s what being friends is all about.

[@kabirconsiders]

Absolutely, brothers in arms now and always 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@mikehunt368]

they say the top 2 air forces in the world are: 1. US Air Force 2. US Navy

[@kabirconsiders]

That’s crazy, I wouldn’t have assumed navy would have so many aircraft!

[@dustycoutu2721]

Insane

[@tjlawhon]

Until last September I lived in Shalimar, Florida...about 5 minutes drive from Eglin Air Force base. F-22s and F-35s would fly over my house all day every day. I loved it. The sound of freedom.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

The only "youtube reactor" I like. You're chill.

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks bro :)

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@kabirconsiders NP, I also. have subbed! Cheers.

[@pecrawf7767]

My brother was an engineer working on the F-35 in Fort Worth. Now retired, but still proud of him.

[@BillColeExperience]

Not 75% success rate. Seventy-five percent of all targets.

[@kabirconsiders]

Ohhh I see

[@gregweatherup9596]

Yeah, of all munitions fired (I’m assuming that is defined as missiles and bombs and perhaps artillery shells though presumably not down to individual bullets) 9% were PGM’s, yet those accounted for 75% of all destroyed targets - which actually makes the non PGMs seem really bad & wasteful - to make calculations easy let’s round it 10%: non-PGMs were 9x time’s the number fired for 1/3 the effectiveness would be 27 times more effective (is my math right?). Yes, PGMs are more expensive, but are they more than 27 times as expensive? If it’s not, then why do we still produce any munition that isn’t PG?

[@TheInfinityzeN]

I spent the last decade of my time in the Army working with UAVs, including 7 years in ODIN. Something people do not realize is just how big most UAVs are. Most of them are 30~40' (9~12m) long with a wingspan from 50~60' (15~18m), powered by engines ranging from 100 to 1,000 shaft horsepower. In other words, they are roughly the same size and power as small turboprop planes which means they dwarf automobiles in total area. They can be piloted from anywhere in the world, with their sensors observed and controlled from anywhere. The pilot normally has no control of sensor systems (other than ones related to flight) or onboard weapons. The pilots and sensor operators can be anywhere in the world. In fact it is often advantageous to have them in consolidated centers, which means there is always fall back operators if something happens along with having a great deal of combined experience and knowledge. Being able to tell what FMV sensors are looking at is not easy for people without experience. Then there is all the other sensor capabilities they have. If you want to know how effect ODIN is in combat, when first deployed to Iraq they had over 3,000 confirmed EKIA in a year that are unclassified from just one of their dozen platforms.

[@cdtaylor7732]

Reason for the protection of carriers is that they can carry 5000 personnel. If there weren’t strike groups to protect the carrier, they’d be a big floating target.

[@markspiesman1090]

Problem we have is politicians who is scared to use it.

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

America learned the hard way from both World Wars to maintain a standing military. It used to be that the U.S. would deactivate almost all of its military after a war was over, only to have to rush to have enough men and material to be able to be able to do anything. This led to subpar training and equipment at the beginning of any war we fought, needlessly costing the lives tens of thousands of Americans. Couple that with the Cold War and the continuing problems with Russia and China, well.... the world needs America to maintain its military otherwise Russia and China would be bullying the hell out of their neighbors.

[@kabirconsiders]

Absolutely, important lessons were differently learned

[@IVEGOT_THEBLUES]

There is a decommissioned missed silo in northern Colorado. Been empty for a long time. My dad and some college friends snuck into it in the 70s. Got in BIG trouble.

[@hdtripp6218]

If all the licensed hunters in Wisconsin showed up at one spot it would be in the top 10 standing armies in the world..which is why no country has ever invaded us and one of the reasons our founding fathers deemed the right to bear arms as fundamental

[@72cut87]

Doesn’t matter the country is being destroyed from within

[@deborahallen3318]

@@72cut87 It sure is! From within the X Trump administration/ Traitors!

[@vanhattfield8292]

It doesnt hurt that we have oceans separating us from almost all of outr potential threats, either...

[@spuds416]

ALCM's "Cruise" Missiles use TFR Terrain Following Radar. They fly a premapped course, turning around Mountains following Valleys etc usually below Radar

[@timesthree5757]

One problem though is close ground to air defense. When testing in the field in the Af they found that cross fire from the moutains would shoot them down. So when planning the flight they steer it away from resistance areas. They also discovered that a laser pen would throw it of course. So they use light filters. No weapons system is perfect.

[@jimgreen5788]

Kabir, the thing I'm proud of is that, though we could "throw our weight around", and abuse our power, we don't, unlike what Russia, China and others would, no doubt, do if the situation were reversed. Our superiority silently says, "Don't even consider it.", rather than, "Now we'll wipe you off the map."

[@richardperez9068]

exactly...I often wonder what would happen if it was the other way around and China had the military we had..U think they would try to take over the world

[@danielwengert1790]

You’re joking right?

[@danielwengert1790]

This is like, sarcasm?

[@jimgreen5788]

@@danielwengert1790 , uh . . . no, not at all. Do you think we're trying to wipe them off the map? What bombs have we dropped on either them? I grew up during the Cold War, and although it's not world peace we're experiencing at present, it's certainly that kind of world today. This is, of course, assuming I understood your question correctly. If I didn't, my apologies.

[@vanhattfield8292]

As far as China goes, they are already taking over the world and they are doing it without military conquest. If you travel to the middle east and visit the Iraqi oilfields, you will find the Chinese. They were there working on commerce while we were there fighting. They are a big part of the the growth of Dubai and the UAE. China is all across Africa and have been financing and providing engineering to build infrastructure in countless countries. They have been there for decades. China has long term plans and goals, they need natural resources and ways to feed their population in the near future. They recognize that war destroys the economy and isn't conducive as a way to increase their world power. What they are doing is building up Africa so that they will have a source that they can acquire the resources they need in China while aslo building the economies in Africa which will provide a customer base that they can sell/trade Chinese manufactured goods to. People do not realize that the US has made it very hard for China to get the electronics components, such as transistors, they need for manufacturing. That is one of the big reasons that Taiwan is at risk, China needs what Taiwan makes and the US is the one that helped create that situation. There is more, but I'll stop there. Just for reference, I'm from the US, spent years in the Middle East, then Africa and I'm currently in Southeast Asia. I'm out here seeing the world... Cheers!

[@loneranger668]

Really enjoyed your reaction to this video.

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks Ranger :)

[@Tijuanabill]

Even if an ICBM fails to detonate, the kinetic energy from something that heavy moving that fast, is greater than it would be, if you replaced that nuclear bomb weight with any conventional explosive. In other words, adding explosives to a dud nuke, would only matter because the weight of the conventional explosives. You could get the same effect from adding bowling balls, as adding explosives.

[@spuds416]

Not only do we have Super Carriers we have Amphibious Assault ships, which carry Marine Expeditionary Forces for Amphibious lendings including F35's and Helicopters for Close Air Support but they are actually smaller Aircraft Carriers

[@LarryHatch]

You should watch the videos of the British subs testing their American made Trident missiles. I like the idea of the UK having their own military industrial complex but buying American Tridents was a smart move, saving lots of money in the long term.

[@kabirconsiders]

That’s a solid suggestion mate!

[@darlenecheatham7775]

The midair refueling valve was invented by the Key brothers in Meridian Mississippi in the late 1920’s. Early 30’s

[@zaveok7751]

The US and Britain are allies but if another Brit says “why is it called gas if it’s a liquid” ima lose it

[@kabirconsiders]

😂😂😂🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@kdrapertrucker]

NIMITZ CLASS CARRIERS YOU HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE PART OF THE SHIP TO REFUEL. YOU NOT ONLY HAVE TO SWAP OUT FUEL RODS, but also parts of the reactor that are subject to damage from constant exposure to radioactivity. The Ford Class carriers are designed to never need refueling, they have enough fuel rod to last the entire 50 year life of the carrier.

[@michaeldesanta977]

I think you misunderstood a teeny bit: During the first Gulf War, the success rate of precision guided missiles was not 75%, they accounted for 75% of _TOTAL_ confirmed hits despite being only 9% of _TOTAL_ weapons fired. Taken as their own category, they were approximately ~98% effective.

[@kabirconsiders]

Ahh I see, thanks for pointing this out!

[@emxa7688]

The supercarriers usually get refueled through a RCOH process at the 25 year mark of their life. The Navy also has 10-11 amphibs or "gators" that are akin to carriers of other nations, the America & Wasp Class can be flexed to hold almost 30 F35b and sit around 45k tons. Even with the aircraft, the Navy and Air Force are running 2 separate 6th Gen fighter programs and it's rumored a new 5th gen fighter is begging developed as a cheaper alternative to the F35, called the Kingsnake.

[@kabirconsiders]

Once every 25 years?? That’s incredible longevity!

[@Subzer039]

3:30 thats an F-117 Nightwawk stealth "fighter"

[@Subzer039]

I would just like to point out that I typed that before the video answered it lol Also misspelled "Nighthawk" haha but I'll edit this so the heart stays on the first one :p

[@kabirconsiders]

It happens 😂

[@vorsutus753]

@@kabirconsiders the f117 so was stealthy back in the day during the first gulf war they were flying circles over bagdad waiting for the go for the war to start (at night) for like an hour or so and they had no idea lol. If I can find it there is a great KZbin video of the first gulf war showing just how insanely down to the detailed they got for the opening strikes against Iraq.

[@karlshaner2453]

We learned the lesson painfully on the rigid hoses for air to air fueling. 1980 perfect storm.

[@beaujac311]

Kabir Considers:. I know you love the look of the F-22 Raptors and I think it is a very beautiful design too. But my favorite is the now retired SR-71 Blackbird. It was and is still the fastest manned jet ever made. It was faster than bullet. You should consider it.

[@kabirconsiders]

I’ll put a vid of it on my list!

[@whispyrr3802]

If you are ever in the DC area visit the Udvar Hazy annex of the air and space museum, you can see space shuttles and an SR-71 up close and personal

[@jimfitzhugh6050]

We already have pilotless fighter aircraft. Like our drones, they can used anywhere in the world, by an operator in the US.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

Not to mention, IF and that's a huge IF, a foreign power were to attempt a ground war on US soil, and made it. You have millions of armed citizens to contend with.

[@archaeologyfornon-archaeol1014]

Most armed developed nation, and not just pistols and rifles, sadly enough.

[@djkd21]

Our biggest and closest Allie is the UK. Since the World Wars. Both countries together is a the fiercest. ❤️💯😎

[@joep5146]

As an American I say thank God for the U.K. - our friends through thick and thin. God save the Queen.

[@kabirconsiders]

Brothers in arms now and forever! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@MartinScheuerJr]

Very curious on the UK tempest program! Sounds killer!

[@jdanon203]

The ships can sail continuously for over 20 years thanks to the nuclear power. The carriers are designed for about a 50 year service life and undergo an expensive nuclear refuel replacement and other tech upgrades on their 25th birthday.

[@kabirconsiders]

That’s very impressive. 20 years! Nuclear reactors are fascinating things

[@vanhattfield8292]

They need to be docked for maintenance at an interval no greater than 18 months, though, although in a critical situation they could stretch that out some but there would be issues as a result...

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

🤔 I'm thinking if you track a bumblebee at mach speed, you may wanna go ahead and fire a missile at it anyway

[@tracierainey8200]

My father was a USAirforce pilot in The Vietnam war, so growing up on Military base (Love for my Country is why I began an engineer contractor for DOD and what you're seeing is just a tip of the iceberg.

[@stevenwallman2346]

The new British aircraft carriers are really the only other truly modern aircraft carriers on the planet.

[@stykz_9680]

Bro I stumbled onto this video by random and when I heard you say Lockheed that shocked me because I work for Lockheed and its cool to see that people from around the work know about us

[@kabirconsiders]

Yeah Lockheed is a well respected company over here!

[@blake7587]

Imagine a foreign country at war with the US being like: “Sir! According to our radar readings it’s either the US Airforce F35s entering our air space…or a swarm of bumble bees. 😂 “

[@lazyblazer]

Another great reaction keep em commin broski!

[@kabirconsiders]

Thanks brother :)

[@shawnjohnson21]

Still one of the coolest things is the old ICBM bases from the Cold War that private citizens have bought and turned into homes or crazy bug out shelters.

[@gatzad]

Yeah and surprisingly, many of those are pretty affordable, in the range of $80K to $1.2M. In most cases, these are fully hardened bunkers with air and water filtration systems included, along with acres of fenced land. Granted, most of these would require a bit of cash to make them useable but still pretty cool stuff nonetheless.

[@williemaddox3667]

The speed of a carrier is classified but I have 2 estimates from 2 sailors. They each did a med cruise upon coming home, the skipper told everyone that the flight deck was off limits once we pass the striates of Gibraltar. One sailor said it took 3 days and the other it took 4 days to reach NAS Norfolk in Virginia.

[@tankeater]

12:35 that's a lie. ARMY Infantry Mortarman for 6 years. Mortars are a KEY asset to ground troops because we're on the front line. If GPS goes down from an EMP, it doesn't effects us.

[@ronluk76]

Thanks for doing the reaction, dude! Great video. Have you had a chance at all to follow or watch the NBA playoffs conference semis going on right now?

[@kabirconsiders]

I’ve been following it a little bit, the lakers got eliminated right? Surely the nets are going to win it this year

[@ronluk76]

@@kabirconsiders I don't know, we'll see. They gotta finish off Giannis and the Bucks first. Tonight is game 7. And against its all on KD to put the team on his back with no Kyrie for the at least the rest of this series and a injured Harden who can barely move!

[@anthonyhargis6855]

One of the things not mentioned is that a single U.S. carrier has a larger "air force" than some 200 nations of the world. in other words, one U.S. carrier can take on an entire nation, in most instances.

[@alanrowley6402]

Well considering there are not 200 nations on the planet that can't be completely correct

[@anthonyhargis6855]

@@alanrowley6402 There were once 215 individual nations on earth. But, you are correct. There have been some changes. At present, there are only 195. So, nit-picking indicates that yours is one of the nations that can't defeat a single American aircraft carrier? I find that people who are constantly looking to find fault, do so out of jealousy.

[@alanrowley6402]

@@anthonyhargis6855 lmao I live in western NY I literally have an American flag tattooed on me and I'm fat. Don't think I could get much more American. Just not the Uneducated kind. Now pull your foot out of your mouth and run along now little buddy

[@vanhattfield8292]

​@@anthonyhargis6855 I find that people who make statements and claims but dodn't make the effort in advance to verify that what they are saying is true, should not be taken too seriously or thought of as clever. The average number of aircraft on a US Carrier is 64. At number 52 on the list of largest Air Forces in the world, you will find Qatar and they have 165 aircraft in their Air Force, 100 more than on an average US Aircraft Carrier. I stopped checking at that point because it was already obvious that you had no idea what you were talking about and 51 countries proving that is more than enough. Someone that corrects you when you are passing off lies as facts isn't nitpicking you, they are providing a service to anyone else that may read your comment by providing the correct information.

[@ssjwes]

13:40 I believe they have topography reading capabilities, or something to that effect. Where they're being self guided, from on board readings and inputs. So they don't need satellite data anymore, for guidance.