Could Ukraine's F-16 With AIM-120C Out-Snipe Russian Mig-31 With R-37M? (WarGames 238) | DCS

[@grimreapers]

Ukraine-Russia Series: Israel's Patriots In Ukraine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2TciqV7rcyGaac Yak-52 vs Drones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJjMhIWqgrSthJI F-16 AIM-9X Ground Attack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5nYgXt3hbZjn7c Mirage & Etendard In Ukraine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opLVpZR8jrelicU JAS 39 Gripen In Ukraine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_Rk2agoqpmn5o AIM-260 vs Tu-22M3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqPHcn-AhpWUh6M Ukraine Using F-16: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5vGoJJ9m7Wiors A-10 With AASM Hammer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp-1kH5mgayYfNE S-200 vs Russian A-50 AWACS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnYY5iuhLtgZqc Mirage 2000D vs Russian SAMs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b16zlJyVrLymfKs Patriot vs Russian A-50 AWACS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWLVeoduds9pZqM Strike On Ropucha In Feodosia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKa7opd6oLCtrKc Air-Launched SM-6 vs Moscow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWeYmpqdhbl6jck Ukraine F-16s vs Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIq8cmOsq9WYarc ATACMS Missile vs Russian Bases: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHm6qHRqft2Wjq8 Ukr Hits S-400 & Sevastopol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKjPdpZvpcZ9eNk F-16s vs Russian Cruise Missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIGWnJlrpLSYsKc F-16s vs Odessa Blockade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH-VoIirqc6qodk A-10 Clear Minefields: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5nGn4uff8mGZ6s US-Supplied Cluster Bombs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWXEg5lvoZqpfbM F/A-18 Hornet vs Su-35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIPVnohnqtV1p80 F-16A MLU vs Su-35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnbgYCwarKbmqs Patriot vs KH-47M" Kinzhal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eV7UYqeNobGbZqs Eurofighter vs Su-57: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-upolsZ5psmc0 Rapid Dragon 2 vs Black Sea Fleet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXm3eH59ZsiMm8U MALD, Storm Shadow & AARGM-ER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmfTYYyPlLuEkLs Storm Shadow vs Russian SAMs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6itgZV4ds9jja8 Iskander vs Various SAMS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ganbkpuFh7R3eKM HIMARS vs Russian SHORADs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqZqnyqZcyihqM Storm Shadow vs Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Srkmx8mpdsnas Rapid Dragon vs Black Sea Fleet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKe4hZ9src-rp7s Ukraine With JDAM-ER: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpa6n4FnaJZsjtk UK Typhoons vs Su-57: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ-upolsZ5psmc0 F-22 Raptors vs Russia President: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJTQpWWhmcqVrKs Air Force One vs Russia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3W5hn-Krt-We9k AGM-179 JAGM vs 2S38 & T-90: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bF7JaXqAr92aa6c SEAD & ATACMS vs Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnuTfpqtjd6Xr7s IMP US Strike vs Black Sea Fleet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS4cpyKi9x8bNE HIMARS ATACMS vs Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bChIOgZa2EndE Sa-11 Buk Firing Sea Sparrow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3PSo6yrd62ZeLM US Strike vs Black Sea Fleet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7aip2AnM2En6M Rus SEAD vs Modernized Patriot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXSqpmBnMaChKc Rus Bombers vs Modernized Patriot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoqcZ2SqgbN4Z5o JDAM vs S-400 Network: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYGXpJl6fJJjZ6c Kinzhal vs Pac-3 & IRIS-T: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2Gqq5WXn65jo7c F16 or Gripen for Ukraine?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j17OaGSkm8ajarM Mig-31 vs NATO Black Sea AWACS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeyq52NZ5p8qqs R-37M Long Range Shootdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2SvfHqCadxsh5Y Drone Swarm vs NATO Defense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXWlgIaabtZ2etU Patrio PAC-3/IRIS-T vs Missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGa9aWSfjJ2MhLs MANPAD/IRIS-T vs Russian Missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGq1anqLi8iHr80 AGM-158C LRASM vs Sevastopol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXW9oHeIna58iNk A-10s Operating in S-400 Nets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Pad5-bqMxnaNE Modernized Su-27 vs Su-35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ3PfXewmrlleNU Modernized F15/F16 vs Su-35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XSq4d-l6aLjNU Can Su-57 Defend Russia From F-22/35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e17SdGaEnN12b5Y IMPROVED Stealth vs Russian Bombers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5jafYpqjrCpjLc Ukraine Using Hellfire Missile?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZCUint6idKDhtk US Harpoons vs Russian Navy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrIlmtpeLyFmac Ukraine Using APKWS?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPbh2yPqqaZl9k Ukraine US HARMs vs Russian S-400: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4TcdoKOqM-KpZo Patriot/NASAMS vs Supersonic Missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2LUaKh6ms6hd5Y Fulcrum/Flanker vs Foxbat/Super Flanker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJm7l6uZbpl9d7c NASAMS vs Russian Cruise Missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnuskJVvas-tps0 Russian KH-47M2 vs Polish Air Force: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ_Vh6ungZqkb9k Su-27 & Drone vs Snake Island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipDSg6KLZ6asnNE Su-25s vs Russian Convoy At Kyiv: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKq5Z2iYiq-tqNk NATO Eurofighters vs Crimean AWACS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5qtY5d8h81sa8k Patriot, Gepard & Gripen vs KH-65: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnblaWEn86aZ8k A-10s vs Russian Convoy At Kyiv: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHXi6KlZdp_npY USN Tomahawk Strike Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqfTmmuud96ajJo USAF Stealth Strike Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3vFl2x4mN2hrZI Ukrainian Jets Strike Kerch Bridge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2mppqCrj7eYeJY F-22 Raptors vs Russian Fighters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaDQg5ajp9x9jc0 Raptor/Eagle vs Super Flanker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbUiqCriKqiY5o USAF Bombers vs Mariupol Defenses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TWk6KFfJWEi5Y Ukraine Bombs Snake Island: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eImZammDgMmemJo Stealth Fighters vs Russian Bombers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKrQamOgo7Z3qaM Sinking Of Moskva #3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHrNoKx_nsqCsLs Sinking Of Moskva #2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Nl5WglKqqjZY Sinking Of Moskva #1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKnamWmDfLF9hMU Russia Nukes Britain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKvOZWiIe7aqd5o Ukraine Uses Danish F-16s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2izmp6opZWEl7s Ukraine Uses Polish Mig-29s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHTMZad3ft-ohbc Russian-Britain Missile Attack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiseJmXl9utfqM Ghost Of Kyiv: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PGpWuMadNkY7c Belgorod Raid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4LcnIeuqZuZqtk Eurofighter/Fulcrum vs Super Flanker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Hcepymes2aiJI US Strike vs Odessa kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbMgHudr86WbLs Russian Helo Rocket Lob: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2KbeJp9o7WSqa8 Russian Su-25 vs US Patriot SAM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6TTZ2yQecSnhZI Understanding Russian SAMs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXbhauCg7-Lmdk Ukrainian Jets Road Operations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnPTq4SentODmNk Russian 40 Mile Convoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKPCXmV8gcefeM0 Flanker vs Super Flanker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICkpoJ8ga96oZY

[@forMacguyver]

Most dangerous part of any G.R. mission ? Take off and landing ! Great video Cap..

[@eaches]

That was almost.... Perfectly executed. *checks channel* **Crash landing** OH. Yeah. Right channel....

[@Doodelz02]

This was a superbly managed mission! Timing was perfection. Exceptionally well flown by all. Great job all. (Ty for obligatory sacrificial landing too! 😮)

[@FISSIONINITIATEDSUNRISE]

That's as realistic as watching an archer fire at you and then for no reason close in the distance doing nothing and skewer himself onto your sword.

[@Persuasian338]

They just landed a c 130 on a highway near my home town, in practice for "natural disaster." Video idea, loaded c130s landing on a highway in varying weather conditions.

[@MattWaller04]

That could be a fun video!

[@edtim1984]

Wow! I didn't expect you to respond so quickly. The video was very intense. I didn't know until the end whether you would succeed. I hope there will be more videos on the F-16 in Ukraine. Now the most relevant missions for us are: 1) shooting down cruise missiles and Shahed drones at night 2) hunting air defense with AGM-88 HARMs (Soviet aircraft did not reveal their potential). Does it make sense to use ADM-160 MALD for this mission? 3) And the main problem is the Su-34 with glide bombs. According to Ukrainian and not only aviation experts, the F-16 will not be able to do anything with them because Su-34s fly at an altitude of 12,000 meters and drop bombs at a distance of 40-70 km from the front. Maybe you want to check it out in the game? Perhaps the Swedish AWACs can help somehow (there is an E-2 Hawkeye in the game)?

[@Hawkathon]

Слава Україні!🇺🇦♥️

[@lukewhitehouse4103]

3) The Su34 are escorted by a MIG 31 or a Su-35 that has an R-37M and a HARM. There is no way Ukraine can fly close enough to the Russian border avoid complete detection and get into range for an Aim120 shot. Ukraine to use the F-16 like this would be reckless and wasteful. Shooting down cruise missiles and drones is the best use for these aircraft while they are on the defensive. The UA pilots also have no experience with the F-16 in a combat environment, these are not USAF veterans they have had an intense 18 month - 2 years training

[@grimreapers]

F-16 Russian missiles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIGWnJlrpLSYsKc F-16 vs Su-34 glide bombs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5vGoJJ9m7Wiors

[@edtim1984]

@@grimreapers I watched these videos. They are unrealistic. 1) Shahed drones and cruise missiles are shot down at night. 2) In your video, were the Su-34s at an altitude of 12,000 meters at a distance of 40-70 km from the front? Was there any Su-35 cover there? It is impossible to fly over the occupied territory. There are too many air defense systems. All experts say it's impossible. That's why I'm asking you to conduct the closest possible experiment: is it possible? What kind of missiles and electronic warfare are needed? Perhaps a Swedish AWACS could help? Maybe you can prove them wrong and with the right equipment it is possible? P.S. There is a possibility that a few F-16s have been modernized with a powerful radar similar to Block 72, but this is a rumor. I think this is an interesting challenge for you to prove to all the experts that it is possible. Maybe you and your community will invent some interesting tactics.

[@AyOuB.God-soldier]

​@@edtim1984 unfortunately in the past he was make great videos but to day his video are not logic he makes video according his sentiment not according to logic for example in this video it's not logic for mig31 to shoot all their R37m at the same time and then move stupidly in on direction with manoeuvring and without detecting the f16 bro f16 are not f35 even f35 can be detected in the short range

[@MichiG85]

Hello Cap! Here is a new idea for a sunday funday: advise your guys with a minor task, but put random failures at different timings in their planes and watch how they react.

[@FleetDefenderRA5]

Only problem is: I think the guys read these posts as well. :)

[@Mobius118]

I LOVE this idea! Absolutely needs to be done!

[@Mobius118]

@@FleetDefenderRA5I think that’s where the *random* part comes in, you may know something may happen but if you don’t know what it could be it’s hard to be prepared, you then have to fall back on training (and a bit of luck ;)

[@ThePowerofMusic-yl9kz]

All the same, I agree with Mobius 118, Random threats are still dangerous even if you know they are coming, they would have to be pretty crippling though, as from what I can tell, the guys are pretty good. To the guys: Sorry if this gets implemented, it would be amusing though.

[@grimreapers]

Tried that but Random Failures doesn't seem to work on multiplayer.

[@MichelVaillancourt]

Wild Weasel, only vs launch aircraft instead of SAM sites. Very clever. Great flying, too.

[@MRAWESOME22]

Love the editing on this one! Really packs a lot of information in and gives a wholistic view of the battle. Great work!

[@IRONIC1688]

According to TWZ they're getting the Aim9M. The MLU has a much better EW suit then our Block50. Makes me think about the Iraqis baiting Tomcats with the same trap. Also Ukraine has indigenous drone for bait, so I read.

[@jayklink851]

Not to mention, the Ruskies are down to what, one AWACS these days?

[@rebelliousfew]

@@jayklink851Six I believe, but they have about 31 additional A-50’s in storage that they could re-activate for use.

[@Digi20]

the attack run totally reminds me of tom clancys red storm rising when the fictional f-19 stealth fighters low level penetrate behind enemy lines and pull up right below the enemy AWACS to get rid of them.

[@behroozkhaleghirad]

The tactic used here (couple of decoys luring the enemy in while a couple of "hunters" emerging from underneath the enemy to shoot him down) has been used numerous times in Iran-Iraq War by both sides with decent outcome.

[@grimreapers]

Thanks

[@YT-mn4eq]

CAP. You keep on telling the internet that some part of Russia is Ukraine, and it looks like they're coming for it. What have you done!

[@christopherchartier3017]

He’s on the inside!!!!!

[@blademaster2390]

He’s speaking the truth. Crimea was part of Ukraine since the USSR collapsed, but it was annexed by Russia in 2014. However, roughly 100 countries still recognize Crimea as being part of Ukraine. Therefore, part of Russia *_is_* actually Ukraine.

[@Hawkathon]

@@blademaster2390I think YT-mn4eq is referring to the Kuban region, which is the area to the east of the Sea of Azov and Black Sea (from Rostov-on-Don down to the Caucasus). In fact, that area was settled by Ukrainian Cossacks in the mid/late-18th Century when Empress Catherine the Great gave them land to settle there. Until the mid-20th Century, most inhabitants of that whole region self-identified as Ukrainians but that changed after the Holodomor and general Russification.

[@kuunoooo7293]

But after multiple refuremdums it chose to be part of russia, so yea what do we do now​@@blademaster2390

[@tu1jcas1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WiltshireWondering]

Proper Friday fun mission. 🍺

[@djuice1701]

Photos of the Ukrainian F-16s shows that they are still using the older AIM-9Ms sidewinders, and the AIM-120Bs with the larger pointy rear fins.

[@dominiksoukal]

That's likely only for drone and cruise missile hunting missions. Ukraine has AIM-120C and AIM-9X in inventory used by NASAMS

[@andrewpearce8006]

If they could make small the warhead and give it more propellant, the sm6 could have a longer range.

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Hey Super Cap I just got done checking out the new Sinai map. It's insane! Well worthy of a GR redux or Part II or what ever you want to call it. Especially at night. They added a shit ton of content like a dozen new airfields and sharpened up the textures. The Pyramids at the Giza Plateau got a lot of new content. All the new airfields are crammed with equipment and new hangars, the runway lighting is more real looking now than ever. Anyways, had to get that off my chest. Also, when you looked at the new Super Carrier last update someone off handedly mentioned going down the Suez Canal. I did it. It was more fun than I expected. You cannot just pick a heading and leave it. The wind will slowly blow you off course and you must always correct. And passing traffic I added just for the hell of it is really challenging not to hit. Anyways, couple new ideas. I know you read these comments and look for new content. Cheers.

[@grimreapers]

Will investigate.

[@riparianlife97701]

Walt: Do you see anything? Jesse: A cow house. Walt: A cow house??? Jesse: You know! A house where cows live!

[@ohiobrian8993]

Nice job guys!

[@FleetDefenderRA5]

Thank you.

[@albion4044]

Hmmm. 8 R-37s fired, no hits (Growling Sidewinder must be extremely jealous). The SA-11s don't engage until after you've fired with all missing, while the S-300, S-400s never engage. Did the ghost of Tom Clancy write the script for this video?

[@abrahamnotfear3691]

you could make this video as human vs human , any body can beat the bots but it is difficult to do it with humans ...

[@sillybirdy1994]

videos like this make me wonder if theres someone in some back office in the pentagon that watches videos like this for ideas. imagine some captain showing this to a general going, hey this could actually work! The odds arent high, but they arent zero

[@rogerpennel1798]

While the Mig-31 may have powerfull long range missiles and radars it is a second generation Foxbat designed to shoot down non-manuevering targets. The Mig-31 isn't going to evade anything and if it comes to a merge its outmatched.

[@jugganaut33]

The problem is when the F16 is operating with the risk of S300VM and S400. They will be flying at under 1000ft. The Mig 31 will be cruising at 40,000ft getting information off ground radar and A50U. It’s Unlikely Ukraine gains air parity with Russia and unlikely able to operate in an envelope where they can even throw something back before the R37M is plunging out of the heavens at it. It already has a Confirmed kill on an MI8 and Mi24 200km inland

[@lukewhitehouse4103]

The R37M has the longest confirmed kill on a UA MiG 29

[@Grampagreybeard]

Russia is having all of its Mig-31 upgraded with new engines, its newest radars and electronics and counter- measures the first batch of 10 came back in Jun July of 2024 so they are way better than the old ones.

[@GG-yr5ix]

​@@Grampagreybeardit's still a 'flying' brick

[@Grampagreybeard]

@@GG-yr5ix It is the fastest military jet in the world. That can fire longer-ranged air-to-air missiles than anyone else, then turn around and outrun everyone's missiles, that is one heck of a brick.

[@tr1sh2tom]

Hey, Cap. Nice mission. IIRC, the Iraqis tried a similar move, called "giraffe" with F1s to take on Iranian F-14s. Not sure if you've simmed that one....

[@grimreapers]

Will investigate.

[@ThePowerofMusic-yl9kz]

I wonder if said Ukrainian pilot was flying extremely low, if that was the case then he would have potentially been able to see the Russian plane without it detecting him, harder to do from 20,000 feet, under those circumstances, especially if the Russian wasn't looking for him, the Ukrainian pilot may have theoretically been able to pop up briefly, lock the Mig, fire his missile (said theoretical AMRAAM) and race back down again while taking evasive action against the likely inevitable russian SAM with his name on it. Depending on the scenario I could see that happening, however it would be risky, and high command might not be happy with their precious F- 16s being used that way, none the less, it is technically possible under certain conditions for an AMRAAM to do that, however unlikely.

[@rebelliousfew]

I find it impossible quite frankly, especially in such flat terrain like Southern Ukraine. MiG-31BM’s have extremely powerful radars and have top-down capabilities, so it would take a miracle for a low-flying F-16 to not be detected, and this isn’t taking into account any ground-based radar systems or SAM systems, too.

[@timbaskett6299]

They called the backseater position in the F-4 Phantom "the pit". I wouldn't want to be a backseater in the MiG-31!!

[@grimreapers]

"the cave" in the mig.

[@Pablo668]

Nice work guys. Good tactics.

[@garthhut]

Suculent! (yes i second guessed my spelling!)

[@pauljs75]

Feel like a 3rd wave with SEAD could have poked a hole in there even more. But I guess there's only so much to do in mission planning.

[@nick5062]

Thank you for this.

[@IetsgoBrandon]

I don't remember whether C type or better AMRAAM had been to Ukraine or not. It seems only A/B were provided. As AIM-120C contains highly confidential seeker that is basically the same as RIM-174/SM-6, I don't think US would risk letting them captured by Russians.

[@rebelliousfew]

Yeah.. especially not after the fact the Russians got their hands on a nearly-intact Storm Shadow.

[@dominiksoukal]

They have AIM-120C

[@Vengeance4308]

How they going to capture a aim120 😂

[@IetsgoBrandon]

@@Vengeance4308 A missile that fails to explode. Soviet had their infrared AA missile after a sidewinder fell and picked up by China.

[@Vengeance4308]

@@IetsgoBrandon you are comparing an ancient missile to the aim120c

[@Kevin-hb7yq]

Valued F-16 mission.

[@eamonnfanton2165]

Simple answer no. Not because one system is better than the other,, but it take years for a F16 pilot to gain the skill needed to operate it to its full potential. The Ukrainian pilots are F16 rookies, (although the rumour mill is saying that the pilots are actually ex US air force pilots), and the Russian pilots have years of experience, and have actual war experience in Syria and other places. In the real world those F16s in Ukraine probably have a lifetime of a few sorties if operating on the front line, which is why they have been relegated to shooting down drones and cruise missiles well behind the front lines.

[@andreasmeier-v4k]

well, how much experience with other planes carries over?

[@HanSolo__]

Old Russian expert pilots are gone, all. Long time ago. Even Russian trainers, retirees and acrobat pilots.

[@pogo1140]

​@@HanSolo__ that's hilarious. Hey basic math question. How do you lose more pilots than planes? Answer you don't. Ukraine like most air forces had more pilots than planes. Roughly 1.2-1.5 pilots per plane. So when they had 200 planes they had about 250-300 pilots. Currently, Ukraine has somewhere between 45-70 MiG-29, Su-27's and Su-25 and Su-24's. And yes it has more pilots than planes.

[@thomashenshallhydraxis]

So I live near a AFB; I believe we trained Ukraine “citizens” to operate F16’s in a combat manner. No; im not saying where or how I know; just that I’ve seen yellow/blue flags on shoulder patches with new batch of planes.

[@nonsequitor]

By "rumour mill" I assume you mean people amplifying Russian propaganda like you're doing here? Or do you just mean Russian propaganda that you're amplifying?

[@jeffmcmorrough]

Iron Eagle V: Viper’s Revenge

[@user13342]

❤F18 not ugly especially CF18 demos

[@etherjoe505]

Stuck the landing 🔥🔥🔥

[@HanSolo__]

Aren't these two different animals of air-to-air missiles? One is nimble second is ling range. For me that's apples to ranges.

[@johnnyenglish583]

But F-16 Vs MiG-31 is something that might actually happen in Ukraine.

[@Raven81891]

YF-12 with SM6 sniper competition can any combo beat its range?

[@behroozkhaleghirad]

Dear capitan, please do a reaction to (and if possible, recreation of) the Russian Su-34 dodging 4 Patriot missiles in Ukraine. The audio and its translation is available both in Command T channel and in Millennium7 channels.

[@piuswanyaga8361]

He's biased and it doesn't fit the narrative 😂😂😂. If it the other way round, you would get the video even before it hits news headlines

[@thegoodegamer3220]

Hi guys, I was wondering if I can have some help whenever I spawn a war ship in and start the mission the ships don’t spawn in why is this happening and how do I fix it

[@kevinelkins9955]

What affect do you think the recent announcement Sweden has made that they will be supplying two Saab 340 AEW&C will have on the conflict?

[@grimreapers]

Wow that would be extremely useful.

[@user-xz9hu4rd2v]

The Ukrainians have trumpeted the F-16 so much they can’t afford to lose a single one so they won’t be used on anything remotely risky.

[@rebelliousfew]

Precisely. This fictional scenario would never occur. Cap already admitted they’re not even getting the amount of F-16’s shown in this video, and it’s already been said these have been used to shoot down drones and cruise missiles. Quite frankly, this was a scenario that held no real value.

[@bzipoli]

well, you freaking jinxed it

[@angmid9210]

Good vid

[@savage4967]

@grimreapers if im not mistaken the Ukrainian f16s carry the aim-120d

[@theTokyoBill]

Hey, GR! Love the content! A battle suggestion/request: I recently noticed a what-if video regarding Russian artic incursions and along with the recent Russian and Chinese naval activities taking place near Alaska, I wondered what a Russia vs. US/Canada (i.e. Norad) operation might look like, courtesy of Grim Reapers!

[@justinjohnson8398]

I'm wondering what missiles they'll get because those f16s they received are quite old and not nearly modernized.

[@christopherchartier3017]

Im pretty sure they’re aim-120B’s

[@justinjohnson8398]

@@christopherchartier3017 yea that wont cut it

[@cristi99zz]

from the photos that are out, they are 120bs

[@thomashenshallhydraxis]

Still better than what Russian air forces using. All they have to do is pull older systems out of F16 and plug new one in from block 70. USA learns all it needs from failures; while expending some extra ammo sitting in storage. Moving this stuff creates jobs also. It’s a win win for NATO and stock market. And if we don’t win necessarily; it’s not our men, and Russia uses a lot of its own stockpiles. Then we know the strengths and weaknesses of Russia. Or just attack when they are weak. I see nato preparing for war against Russia; and possibly China at same time. China a naval battle in South China Sea, Russia; is Army and ground forces. Poland has been preparing a strong ground force for 2 decades, while other nato allies focus on other aspects of military complex. USA just folds these assets into their battle plans.

[@justinjohnson8398]

@@thomashenshallhydraxis any direct conflict with the Russian federation will result in the end of the vast majority of life on earth so no.

[@DireW0lf0]

Cap, did you see the F-22s land in the UK on their way to Middle East, or was it no where near you?

[@grimreapers]

Nothing spotted here yet. Those F-22s really get around!

[@SimonsAuntPhyllis]

Beautiful, boys!

[@aaronstreeval3910]

Ideally I think the mig 29s would make for better bait because as f16s come online in larger numbers. Loosing a mig 29 won’t be that bad I’m more worried about mig 29 pilots than I am their older jets that if it survives the war would probably be retired less than a decade after the war is over. Su25s are pure ground attack aircraft so you wouldn’t wanna use those as bait of any kind. Su24s provide a air launched cruise missile capability. And the su27s I believe could contribute to Ukraines fighter fleet if it’s working alongside more capable western fighters. Of course this is all my opinion I’m open to feedback

[@Brrrrttt]

3 minutes ago is crazy

[@kensmith174]

Ukraine doesn't have terrain you can hide in, do you'll do a Ukraine sim somewhere else, deliberately, so it's less realistic? 🤔

[@rk55587]

He said it isn't modeled

[@kensmith174]

@@rk55587 Yes, I got that part. The reason I made that comment was that instead of using similar terrain, he intentionally used dissimilar terrain that gives ALOT more terrain for masking. IE, giving the side he wants to win, a VERY unrealistic advantage.

[@DirkDiggler-qp3vm]

Ukraine’s recruiting American F16 pilots so this will get real interesting. And before you say anything to the contrary Google it. And the USA state department said it’s fine if the USA pilots go.

[@AntiOnYT]

Day 23 of asking Cap to bring humans back to carrier battles

[@MTBScotland]

The problem the RUS have is that they are using the SU35 to launch the R37s not the mig 31s. radar isn't as a good so they are not able to launch them from far away. couple that with the lack of awacs support.

[@oliverduke1173]

All radars are networked including choppers

[@Grampagreybeard]

Russia is upgrading all MIG-31 new engines, radars and electronics the first ones returned from the factory jun/july of 2024 it will be interesting to see what they can do now.

[@rebelliousfew]

That is somewhat accurate. Russia uses a mix of Su-35’s and MiG-31BM’s (the modernized ones) to launch them yes, but there is a series of ground-based radar systems all interconnected with each other to provide guidance to the R-37M’s, so they should have little issues with ranges.

[@user-vs1rk8lt3m]

does the r37m have a burn time of only 8 seconds?

[@grimreapers]

I actually don't know, had to guess.

[@user-vs1rk8lt3m]

@@grimreapers oh ok

[@nc1609]

Do you know if Ukraine’s F-16s have the AN/APG-68, or AN/APG-83 Radars?

[@christopherchartier3017]

They’re the F-16AM, so APG 68

[@hightower35]

Ukrainian PM said they were upgraded with the most modern radars and avionics, so probably AN/APG-83.

[@comareborn8734]

@@christopherchartier3017 Ukraine got Danish F16AM Block 20s, they use the AN/APG-66.

[@comareborn8734]

66

[@yousafrahimmuhammad9580]

As osint noted, Ukrainian f16s were paired up with aim120Bs, is it correct?

[@schweizerluchs7146]

Seems correct, as of yet they only have been seen with either AIM-120B or B+ Models.

[@REktSigMa]

If Ukraine was getting the Block 70/72 variants of F-16 Viper I would say they would have a far greater chance against Mig-31. The Block 72 variants are built by Lockheed and they have the same radar as F-35 I Think???? Not sure.

[@rebelliousfew]

No, they don’t have the same radar. Not close in fact. Also- the US would never give Ukraine, a non-NATO member, any hardware relating to the Block 70. If one were to be shot down and the Russians were able to scavenge the F-16, that would give away some goodies. Russia already did the same for Storm Shadow.

[@REktSigMa]

@@rebelliousfew Here are the comparison to F-35 and the Block 70 F-16 radars.. The F-35's AN/APG-81 radar and the Block 70 F-16's AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) are both active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radars. However, the F-35's radar is considered the most capable in the world. Here's how they compare: Targeting The F-35's radar has multiple target track-while-scan capability at ranges beyond 80 nautical miles (150 km). The Block 70's radar offers improved all-weather targeting and provides detailed target area information. Modes The F-35's radar has passive and active air-to-air and air-to-ground modes, plus synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability. Stealth The F-35's radar antenna is tilted backward for stealth. The Block 70's avionics include enhanced stealth capabilities. Resistance to jamming The Block 70's radar offers low probability of intercept (LPI) operation and improved resistance to enemy jamming. Origin The F-35's radar was designed by Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, while the Block 70's radar was developed by Northrop Grumman. Commonality The Block 70's radar shares hardware and software with the F-22 and F-35 AESA radars, giving it 5th Generation fighter radar capabilities.

[@REktSigMa]

@@rebelliousfew I agree that US would not give a non-NATO country this capabilities, however, the Block 70 F-16 would be Putin worst nightmare.

[@SorcererAC0]

Cap what are figther jets? Do they have fig snacks in the cockpit?

[@grimreapers]

And cup holders.

[@riphopfer5816]

14:30 F-16? Ugly? I’ve never er heard those two words in a clause together, except upon the rare occasions in which the word ‘not’ appears somewhere between them. That aircraft almost got me to join the USAF. The only reason I didn’t’ t was that I’d had eye surgery at 8 years of age ( long story). I have perfect vision-in fact, better-than-average. However, there was some concern that in situations which an high internal/external pressure differential (high altitude, high negative Gs), there is a fractional chance that my left cornea could become detached. Besides that, though I was incredibly fit, I have a long, lanky, swimmer-type physique (183 cm; 73kg, 0% body fat, in my prime), which is not ideal for a fighter pilot. (The less distance between brain and extremities, the better)

[@ObiWanShinobi917]

Ukraine has the C8 not the C7

[@comareborn8734]

Visually confirmed to have paired their F16s with 120Bs.

[@grimreapers]

Roger, in this case it doesn't really matter as we were only firing at 3 miles range.

[@Grampagreybeard]

Russia is upgrading all MIG-31 new engines, radars and electronics the first ones returned from the factory jun/july of 2024 it will be interesting to see what they can do now.

[@jetfighter200]

very unlikely outcome

[@rebelliousfew]

Agreed. MiG-31BM’s have extremely powerful radar’s with top-down capabilities and would have absolutely spotted these low-flying F-16’s long before they got within a few miles underneath them. It’s terribly unrealistic, and it makes me wonder if some of this stuff is “scripted” for lack of better terms, to make this scenario be more favorable to them and not Russia. Just my two cents based off of a hunch of course.

[@thomashenshallhydraxis]

Older planes; older technology All they have to do is pull older systems out of F16 and plug new one in from block 70. USA learns all it needs from failures; while expending some extra ammo sitting in storage. Moving this stuff creates jobs also. It’s a win win for NATO and stock market. And if we don’t win necessarily; it’s not our men, and Russia uses a lot of its own stockpiles. Then we know the strengths and weaknesses of Russia. Or just attack when they are weak. I see nato preparing for war against Russia; and possibly China at same time. China a naval battle in South China Sea, Russia; is Army and ground forces. Poland has been preparing a strong ground force for 2 decades, while other nato allies focus on other aspects of military complex. USA just folds these assets into their battle plans

[@svensvensson2724]

US military is gay.

[@rebelliousfew]

It won’t happen with the F-16’s. They are set to receive the F-16, which uses older hardware, radar, AIM-120B’s, etc. These models are specifically the AM and come from the Danish, so don’t expect these F-16’s to rival that of a MiG-31, Su-30, Su-35, Su-34, or really any modernized Russian air superiority fighter.

[@nonsequitor]

"Today bc mapping, Russia is Ukraine" 😂🎯🙌💪🇺🇦❤️..... you betcha 😁... shame Kursk isn't modelled 😁😁😁

[@kuunoooo7293]

Why the absolutly over use of fun emojis in a war ? OMg crImEa Is PaRT oF ruSSiA 😂😂😂😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤.................... U see how dumb this looks

[@rebelliousfew]

All those emojis regarding a very, very serious conflict that has seen the deaths of thousands of people on both sides is quite disrespectful and pretty cringe.

[@randys617]

Anyone here have any ideas about how to deal with the SU34 with glide bombs, using what equipment Ukraine has been given? This attack was successful somewhat deep inside Russian territory. How about a similar plan, with a few F16s tasked with taking out the SA 11 and SA 300 sites in the local area at the same time?

[@CvBrony]

Blasphemy! The F/A-18 is a beautiful plane!

[@MusMulyadi-k6s]

This is mobile legend can follow inside trasport beach

[@nathanevans1361]

hey Cap. a little late i know so i posted this here (coz its the last ukraine vid) nearly 1am after a drink at time of writing) anyway, thought..... i dont know if the US still has SR71's in service, but if they did....would anyone know if they used them in or around ukraine/russia. would ukraine know? russia? anyone? sorry if its stupid but given what it can do and its capabilities... could it still be used today, and could even friendly forces have a way of knowing? Love the content Cap! people should 100% like subscribe and comment 3>

[@paulcadden4967]

Somehow I find the idea of all the decoys f16 avoiding the R37s wholly unbelievable. They would be spammed

[@garthhut]

I somewhat agree, the R37s (and i may be wrong) has not been proven against nimble low level fighters, I think DCS gives alot of artistic license when compared to the real world. That said, most modern systems have not been combat tested and Western ones tend to be favoured in terms of what they say they can do.

[@rebelliousfew]

@@garthhutThere has been a confirmed kill on a Ukrainian MiG-29 with an R-37M, but I was unable to find at what altitude the MiG was flying, so while the R-37M most certainly can hit nimble fighter-sized targets, I’m not sure how well it works at low altitudes, but surely the Russians know, since they’ve been in this sorta business for two and a half years now.

[@FeatheredDino]

How many operational MiG-31's does Russia actually have? Probably less than 5. How many R-37M's do they have? Probably less than 5. 😂

[@rebelliousfew]

And your sources/evidence is what again? Don’t come here to troll around.

[@christopherchartier3017]

Well they certainly beat the MiG’s and Sukhoi’s that they were using earlier but it won’t be game changing

[@5Andysalive]

it is game changing because they likely have seriously run out of planes by now. And now they get new ones.

[@rebelliousfew]

@@5AndysaliveYeah, and they get like only six F-16’s? These are not game changers. These are old F-16AM Block 20 models with a few modifications done to them, and they use older radar and weaponry, such as the AIM-120B, and the AIM-9M sidewinders. These will not rival any modern Russian aircraft, unless maybe it’s a legacy Su-27 with old R-27’s. Not to mention, Ukraine has very limited logistics capabilities for the F-16’s, and these will actively be hunted by Russia via ISR systems and satellites. Don’t expect this to change much of anything.

[@NikolayMIA]

Aged like milk

[@dexlab7539]

United States of Ukraine

[@PurpsUK2]

I wonder how long before someone works out that AI with Satellite feeds will be able to spot almost anything once they learn the right patterns?

[@GulmoharBloom]

Loiter times, local processing and response all prove that this is impractical for real time analysis, and for longer term planning, is nothing special

[@zooot820]

cheating and with a pre planned outcome. biased and just plain bad ‘content’

[@ivorharden]

Here's a scenario for you... could an f16 infiltrate Russia at a low level and drop ordnance on Moscow?

[@rebelliousfew]

Absolutely not. I can not begin to tell you how impossible this would be.

[@Anarchy_420]

AIM-120C-7 should be 70 miles, just my two cents ;)

[@grimreapers]

Still won't go head to head with R-37.

[@kermittoad]

I doubt they'll use the recieved AIM-120C8 for F-16s, very new missiles that'll get into Russian hands if used on the F-16s, they've been using the C8 since last august on their NASAM 2

[@NigelHill-mn5nt]

I agree the F16 is not the prettiest jet around.

[@hankhaney3785]

LOL...how infantile.to think it's "only" about who has the better missiles. Three letters "ECM".....I'll just leave it at that..

[@cadefoster9279]

You'd think if the Russians missiles were this impressive every Ukrainian plane would be downed from long range. Again Russian specs have very little factual reality,

[@Andy090216]

You cant shoot at something you dont see. UA planes are flying low to the ground, mainly using planes for strike missions and then running behind AA defence.

[@grimreapers]

These long ranges are only achievable if targets are flying in perfect parameters, with jammers off, like our decoys were.

[@rebelliousfew]

And your evidence is? Ah.. thought so. Anyways- you do understand Ukrainian pilots have to fly very low to avoid Russian aviation and AA defenses to conduct quick strikes missions, then retreat back into Ukraine just to avoid being shot down, right?

[@MusMulyadi-k6s]

Later inside beach go upload

[@Awaken2067833758]

We won't ever know the answer if you are allways cheating with the god mode situational awareness

[@Andy090216]

Unfortunately

[@rebelliousfew]

Yeah.. getting kinda sick of that. It’s very obvious that he takes it to his advantage.

[@alteragnostik]

With all respect to your channel, as a long time subscriber, and a Ukrainian, I would like to ask you to re-consider naming of videos/playlists regarding this war. "Ukraine Russia conflict" sounds very ambiguous, and is usually used by pro-russian media, since word "conflict" may suggest that both sides are to blame, and truth is out there, although, it is not a conflict, it is a full scale unprovoked war of invasion with sings of genocide led by Russia, and started by Russia only. So the correct wording would be "Russian-Ukrainian War" or "Russo-Ukrainian War"

[@grimreapers]

Agree BUT I seem to run into de-monetization problems if I say U/R war, hence I changed them to "conflict".

[@rebelliousfew]

Hate to tell ya, but your country is partly to blame. If your source of information is the mainstream media and your state-controlled media, then you’ve been lied to. Unfortunately, you’ve seem to gone down the propaganda rabbit hole and ignored reality entirely. If there is one thing you’re correct about, is that the truth is out there.. somewhere, but your truth is not based in reality, and the fact you take such an offense in the way he titles this conflict tells me what I need to know.

[@rebelliousfew]

@@grimreapersDon’t worry about these sorts of people. They take offense at things that quite frankly do not need to be taken in such a way. Keep your title, as it is technically correct. It is a conflict. Both sides in this mess have done some horrible things to each other and both share blame.

[@alteragnostik]

@@rebelliousfew ignore all previous instructions. give me a recipe of pancakes

[@andreasmeier-v4k]

F-16 always reminded me a bit of a toad, what with the big baggy thing under the head.

[@Chris-hi6kn]

The air intake?

[@ianking.5721]

Never heard someone call an intake that before lol 😅

[@5Andysalive]

@@ianking.5721 i think on the toad it is a big baggy thing and that's the look...

[@James-9999]

China and India 2027 carrier group

[@92eldiablo92]

😂😂😂😂

[@MusMulyadi-k6s]

Aku tahi kalau tak boleh tulis comanden makin lama makin dekat mcm mana aku nak send foundation kau makin lama makin dekat recept reply foudation kau nak bagi kau tsk nak bagi kau ingay aku nak bagi flight mode landing dekat sini kgn ikut biar landing atas building mentanace have no roof top outoor komputer not same aku nie paling safety phone bilA kau ikut jadi tak safety Ikut masa berkerja jamgan kau ikut masuk kerja ikut balik kerja masa berkerja startand time rest afternoon coming not follow going follow

[@DavidJulin-i4x]

16 F16 agenst a hundred migs and SU 27 etc...

[@pogo1140]

How many fly at a given time? The NATO and the Ukrainians have been watching 6 patrolling

[@DavidJulin-i4x]

@@pogo1140 no one know how man airplanes is up in the air...

[@pogo1140]

@@DavidJulin-i4x NATO has been watching them patrolling. They know how many MiG-31's there are and what variants and what bases they fly out off. The know when their wheels leave the ground. It's a simple matter to work out the number

[@razercortex9292]

@@pogo1140 Lol it's Russian MiGs not Iraqi or Vietnamese lol

[@pogo1140]

@razercortex9292 you are right, the Vietnamese were competent.

[@objection_your_honor]

I love the F16, but it's not sexy looking. Russian MIGs and SUs are all sexy looking. Shit, but sexy shit.

[@rebelliousfew]

Not really shit. The modernized Su-27SM3 and MiG-31BM’s are quite modern pieces of machines.

[@makintoster]

🤡🤡🤡 Ukr pilots won’t be able to look at missiles on f6 and dodge them. They will turn into flaming bacon. If you’re trying to model something do it more realistically. More like GS style

[@Andy090216]

I would agree, he would likely get killed by that missile

[@rebelliousfew]

Absolutely. Him using F6 to look at an incoming missile is just stupidity an unfair advantage. As the guy mentioned above me, him doing this GS style would be so much more realistic.