Cutting Down German Fighters | World War 2 | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Check out the Merch Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ I'm A Cat Person Hoodie: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/listing/i-m-a-cat-person-f-14-tomcat?product=227 So as stated in the video, we have moved into a closed beta test where a group of guys on the team are trying out the server as we try to fine tune a couple things here and there and get it ready to release. You will need the CHANNEL map, World War 2 Assets pack and at least 1 World War 2 Module (excluding the I-16) to fly on this server. This server will be a mix of PvP and PvE and should offer a fairly new experience every time you log in. As we near the release of the server keep an eye out for a release trailer video I am hoping maybe sometime THIS week to go public with the server. Thanks for watching guys much love.

[@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303]

Oof. Here’s hoping I can shoot down some PVE bombers _before_ I get stomped by the 13YO PVP pilots.

[@rkwatchauralnautsjediparty7303]

@my dad beats me Well, maybe it’s not most 13YO’s cup of tea. Still, I’m terrible, bought the A-10C module before DCS existed, played the old Jane’s games in the 90s (still have all my spiral flight manuals), and still suck. So the 20-somethings will get me good.

[@noodleman5464]

I used my 50% off discount and got alot of ww2 stuff for this server I can't wait

[@skyhorseprice6591]

I like it from what I've seen. Having a server with such an open ended mission profile,-basically grab some buds, take off, go see what trouble you can get into-instead of being dependent on more scripted out missions, is brilliant. In fact, I think it models what real CAP was like back then--airplanes just flying around looking for enemy planes who were doing the same thing while everyone else was flying huge, strategic missions. It's a great way to get into some action that won't ever quite be repeated again.

[@MedusaSquadron]

Great news, my Squadron is ready to drop on it, we managed usually to have from ten to twenty pilots on SOW so it will be a good test for the server 👍

[@true_duke5381]

Bro this channel never gets old

[@traceheilman3577]

Seconded

[@traceheilman3577]

God damn it autocorrect I meant to say second

[@traceheilman3577]

@@nukewurld how I’m a newbie when it comes to this stuff

[@traceheilman3577]

@@nukewurld oooh thanks bro

[@Tarkovfoos]

Fax

[@icin4d]

Those are some Warthunder flailing moves by the 109. lol

[@kabirsharma5417]

my first thought too!

[@titan10kk]

Exactly what I was thinking lol

[@gyrro6377]

This is all that 109 mains in WT do, it's abysmal :L

[@DerDop]

@@gyrro6377 that's all you can do in WT, tbh. All german planes are nerfed to the ground in WT.

[@Neneset]

My immediate thought was stick stirring that I saw a lot of in Aces High, to the point that the dev had to put code in to disable control inputs if they were moved too rapidly. Looks silly and nothing like any WWII footage I've ever seen.

[@joerobertson3478]

Over the past couple of days I have watched several of your Spitfire videos. I'm no fan of the movie Dunkirk, but what I did find extremely impressive about it was the interior shots of the Spitfires, and the Spitfire dogfights. What incredible machines! Those young pilots had brass balls! I'm 62 and have never played any type of these video games, but they sure look beautiful and way fun!

[@priyongshupaul3431]

I would love to see you and LS do some runs together with the DH 98 mosquito, or do another two morons video where you pit vietnam war era jet aircrafts against WW2 planes

[@danieldunlap4077]

The movie The Final Countdown actually showed this.

[@damoncoombs9307]

The only plain that really could compete with a jet from say Korean war would be the Corsair.

[@adamlannerd1408]

That 51 had a Voodoo skin!

[@coldnova]

Pretty sure that 109 pilot was just trying to keep his plane in the air, hence the wobble. As for the spits firepower, the Hispanos do seem to lack the bite you'd expect. A single 20mm cannon hit should cause significant damage as long as its not a tracer round.

[@TheWhoamaters]

Il-2 has some great 20mm armaments

[@agentplaid]

Just watched DUNKIRK again a couple of nights ago, this is very reminiscent! Great stuff

[@darkodin2007]

I love it, pre congratulations on 200k! You and Longshot have grown ALOT in the last 6 months.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thank you very much, really appreciate that.

[@darkodin2007]

@@GrowlingSidewinder no thank you, thank you and Longshot for the laughter while everything else around us is all messed up. I'm waiting for my American Murder Hornet sweater lol.

[@adamgatehouse2403]

@@GrowlingSidewinder and look at you now

[@kkjesko]

This channel NEVER gets old, its just the best. Also, almost at 200k subs!!! I support you!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

also has the best subs around. You the man brother.

[@kkjesko]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Ofc :)

[@trostorff1]

Liked how you and the Mustang just switched back and forth firing on that poor fellow. Ha.

[@DBSTH0R]

Looks like the infamous "LW wobble" doesn't work as well as in IL-2, you do actually bleed off airspeed here. :)

[@higaluto]

Just wish we could have more plane sets to create more diverse scenarios, new sounds clouds and damage model are incredible

[@biggieb8900]

sad to see the il2 community degenerate into crybabies

[@flyinggoat2581]

You read my mind

[@Overlord1-1]

That mustang wanted all the smoke , literally 🤣🤣🤣.

[@old_guard2431]

Going where the Sidewinders don’t growl. Glad to see some promotion of the DCS WW2 stuff.

[@weaponeer]

the early Spitefire's fired 8 .303 British Machine gun ammo (same ammo as their rifle) but very high rate of fire

[@slammerf16]

The version modelled in DCS is the MkIX with two 20mm cannon and 4 of the. 303 mgs

[@rucaenoddy3215]

These WW2 videos are super interesting

[@Issi808]

Seeing this content makes me want to start playing DCS!

[@Tarkovfoos]

Do it brotha it’s worth it

[@rostyloco1]

yea same here, I gave in and bought a few things to get started. apparently they have a 50% sale on your first purchase.

[@mitchoconnell6944]

So fun and informative to watch man these mini films are gold! Thanks for the content!

[@mikejunior80]

Dude you have one of the most awesome channels on KZbin. Bring on more content, especially for World War 2.

[@keithwaterhouse2845]

Stirring the pot was the stick movements used by British bombers to provide an evasive target to German fighters while giving the tail gunner the best target. I see you have 4 x 20mm cannon mounted and they should have cut that 109 to pieces, they performed like 30 cal.

[@Joukno26]

This is one of my favorite YT channels. Hands down.

[@kflanders2826]

I love the dynamics of this server concept! PvP w accurate(ish) AI models mixed in!

[@RootDragon04]

Dude... This is why i love planes so much. Just this guy flying over from England to german occupied france. Just chillin tree top level. True nomad of the skies.

[@idb_caleb]

5:25 AIM-9X

[@infectedN8]

the effect on the plane when firing is so realistic. Amazing. I wish Il2 sturmovik had less cartoon like graphic. Great video as always btw

[@paez4779]

Old fashioned ocean ditch at the end..lol cool vid!

[@SmilingDave]

Damage modelling much improved. 👍🏻

[@DE-rd1zl]

Man. Watching this sure makes me wish I had the money to upgrade my computer and get a HOTAS set with VR...but it's out of my price range at the moment...so I'll just keep watching :D

[@biggieb8900]

vr aint even worth it homie

[@parithon2397]

Don’t fret too much… video cards aren’t avail right now to upgrade.

[@DE-rd1zl]

@@parithon2397 Well, when I said upgrade, I was actually referring to purchasing a newer one...my current one is ten years old and has been upgraded a couple times. It's past due for a newer one :D

[@noodleman5464]

FINALLY A WW2 VID I'VE BEEN WAITING!!

[@Raindancermusic]

Great stuff, remember the Spitfire has the gunsight anti glare shield if your chasing an enemy into the sun. I agree the Spitfire guns seem a bit lame, you pretty much need to aim for engines and cockpit to get a quick kill. Great flying mate.

[@brillixminecraft]

"Rough day at the office for this guy" lol 12:05

[@symie8]

Nice vid. Totally agree that the Spit weaponry should be doing more damage than it is. I know they're not the biggest of guns but hits, especially to the fuselage just seem to ping off it! Myself and a fellow Shrekkie both emptied our Spits on a 109 and it was still flying! Slightly damaged, leaking something but still flying. But even with the gripes, we still come back for more (especially with the release of the Mossie)! We'll need to look out for your server. Thanks.

[@kcrisher]

Every bit of knowledge i claim to know about this game, the planes, the weapons, or tactics - i got from your vids.

[@robgraham5697]

The two 20mm of the Spit don't have quite enough 'Oomph!' against later war planes. The four .303 might as well be throwing salt.

[@cosmicxsolitude6947]

the two 20's are perfectly fine hes not hitting in his convergence so its not doing maximum damage. if he hit the plane in the convergence it would completely destroy the 109plus he was clipping the wings which can be good if both 20's are hitting the same spot but just 1 is gonna waste ammo.

[@youraveragejoe9298]

Hi GS, your the channel that got me into dcs! Almost at 200k, good luck! Have a great day!

[@Genital_Malaise]

Can't wait for this to go live.

[@jcjammer8972]

Great work with the warbirds. 👊

[@meanderingmarley3910]

Can you imagine getting a strafing kill on a torpedo? Gotta be a medal in that!

[@meanderingmarley3910]

@@uncletiggermclaren7592 That's really cool. Imagine the relief of the ship's crew seeing those things getting blown up.

[@Ghoster311]

That second 109 may have been shot down but his mechanical bull impersonation was spot on.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Luving the new server setup :)

[@avramnovorra]

Man i like some Spitfire action every now and then.. nice!

[@ant_mk3596]

Really need more ww2 fighter content. PLEASE

[@chadparsons50]

Steady flying, Steady voice work. Nice.

[@clarkdewar7122]

New guy on your channel...Van BC Cdn... Fascinating your professionalism...Very enthralled and entertained...Are you a real life pilot TV

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Hello from Ontario Clark, no sir I am not a real pilot just another guy on KZbin. I've had the pleasure of learning a lot from the real guys though.

[@SoltyII]

109 DM was always really like flying tank in DCS unfortunatelly it didnt change.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Loving the WWII stuff!

[@aidanq4280]

love the new WW2 content, keep it up!

[@thejetbloke4509]

Looking forward to it, WWII combat dynamics is about all this old brain can deal with these days! Happy Hunting! TJB

[@richardroberts7629]

Thanks. More WWII stuff please!...good stuff!

[@Spilatro702]

Man.it looks friggin Awsome! Well done. I might have to spend a few grand to hit this. 👍👍👍

[@GM-fh5jp]

Imagine how devastating the Spitfire would have been in the Battle of Britain had it been equipped with 4 x 50cal Brownings like the Wildcat. The Supermarine's .303 Brownings were pretty much just rifle ammunition and unless you hit the pilot were incapable of the structural damage required to knock down a bomber or fighter easily. The 30 cal ammo would literally bounce off the engine block or other hardware whereas the 50 Cal guns such as the P-51 or P-47 used would tear great chunks of metal from engines and chassis members.

[@travishutchings7068]

the Browning .50 Cal was evaluated by the RAF, and rejected in favor of the Hispano 20mm. If Spitfires and Hurricanes had been armed with .50 Cal Brownings during the Battle of Britain, it would have potentially been a disaster, because at that time, the Browning M2 was very unreliable in a wing mount, and tended to jam under slight maneuvers. It wasn't really sorted out until around 1942

[@GM-fh5jp]

@@travishutchings7068 Interesting considering the Warhawks of the AVG were using wing mounted Browning 50cals early on against the Japanese in China...apparently without issues as you described...

[@travishutchings7068]

@@GM-fh5jp The AVG flew primarily P-40B's, which had 2 Browning M2's mounted in the cowl, synchronized through the propeller. The wing guns were 4x .30 cal Brownings, 2 in each wing. Keep in mind, that the AVG didn't start flying operations until late December 1941, and didn't receive any "E" model aircraft with wing mounted .50 caliber M2's until well into 1942

[@GM-fh5jp]

@@travishutchings7068 Thanks for replies. I guess the intent of my original post was to point out (given working 50 Cals) how much more effective the British fighters would have been using the heavier ammunition rather than as a criticism of why they didn't. I never had much time for the Hispano cannon of that era, its low muzzle velocity would have required a fair bit of loft from distance or closing to knife fighting range when trying for a decent deflection shot. The impact of those Bf109 cannons must have been horrendous on the lightly built Spitfires. I wonder how the wooden Hurricane framework fared against them? Have any stats regarding damage to either types from such hits?

[@krtee43]

Content is binge worthy

[@festermann]

GREAT Channel, good work, keep it up guys !

[@mezegeth3336]

Love it

[@davidallenperriniii7578]

Any chance we can see some Pacific theater action? Corsairs and Hellcats launching from carriers and engaging Zeroes should be pretty damn cool.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Negative not at this time brother those are not available in the sim at this time but maybe in the future

[@maydaypc]

"High Yo-Yo" While watching your videos, I wondered what happend to this term. When I try to learn simulations in 90's, manuals always mentioned that yo-yo term.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

ya its kind of an old world war 2 thing, doesn't really apply so much in the jet world at least not against a competent bandit.

[@biggieb8900]

it's essentially climbing in order to avoid overshooting a bandit and coming back down to shoot them again

[@NZHardhouser]

Looking forward to such server - my issue is button binds just aren't working or not recognized in DCS - Thrustmaster stick, rudders and throttle... Keep up the good work GS

[@mlp2034]

This is a great concept. Can you do a modern version of this server GS?

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

yes, such a thing is indeed possible but will take time.

[@uninvestigated]

that was fun to watch. makes me miss WT lol

[@ronhudson3730]

Beautiful! Don't have the gear to do this kind of stuff but love to watch your video's. All those little scratches that appear in the glare of the sun don't seem historically accurate to me. You see lots of WW2 photos of ground crew cleaning windscreens and canopies to avoid just that. The fogging is a great effect.

[@mckseal]

Can easily get versions of the cockpit without the unrealistic (but cinematic) scratches. They pass IC so can be used online.

[@rdablock]

if you have a PC you can just buy a cheap HOTAS like the Logitech Extreme 3D Pro

[@lonniebailey4989]

Others: Paint their aircraft to match the environment. The brightly colored P-51 Mustang that can be literally seen for miles: We don’t do that here. Jokes aside, that Mustang reminds me of The Red Baron.

[@sykosocial]

I can't wait!

[@Daveo12345678]

Can't wait to play the mission .

[@Fencer]

The Mk9s guns are 2 20mm with 120 rds per and either 4 303cal or 2 50cal mgs. Those 303s are just rifle bullets and do not do much damage. The Mk1 spit had 8 303s in BOB 1940. Need to set up to only fire your 20s when you are sure to hit. Check your convergance too, looks like 200yds might be good for ur style.

[@fiery_ginger7530]

Damn cant wait to get my new stick so i can try the server out

[@jackal2154]

Will there be any information system about friendly bombers missions? So I could flight escort missions?

[@seph7450]

Can't wait to try this out.

[@rjminar1980]

I’ve never noticed the crazing in the glass be the pronounced, but the repeating pattern is painfully obvious in that lighting. Come on ED, you’re better than that. Love the channel!

[@exoticxlj8815]

any ideas about hosting a server on other WW2 terrains? Very excited!

[@chriskibbe2901]

Wonder if you could shoot up the torpedoes while they are tracking in the water, before the hit a ship?? Thanks.

[@Roadstar1602]

Love the WWII stuff.

[@kennethhicks2113]

Looking forward too it! I'll need some help with the radar tho... O7 edit. Just finished vid, Your comments are ... O7. And luv the teamwork the P51 and you did.... instinctually! O7

[@chriscaarnold]

Awesome clips and commentary. Whats this sim? An playing on what?

[@Nelthalin]

Do the gunners of the big bommers shoot back? and can you man them? or can you only be a pilot?

[@Fredroix2]

Nearly 200k let’s go

[@sjandrestrydom1104]

Would love to play this sim

[@stinkyfungus]

I wonder if you can strafe a torpedo... Just before you flew over the trails i was like... is he gonna make a run at the torps?!

[@parithon2397]

Water destroys bullets momentum too much for it to be effective I believe.

[@plymouth3011]

That 109 pilot is probably a PUBG player, thinking he can bunny-hop his way out of an aerial engagement.

[@triggerhappy2408]

"Passionate kiss like spiderweb soon lead to undoing of fly." -Confucious

[@phantomTomcat1985]

Looks like an IL-2 Wehrb thought his experten moves would save him

[@csjrogerson2377]

What's that 109 made of - kryptonite? Must have been hit 30 times before he caught fire.

[@MrHeliosoul]

I wonder how many years from now it will take for me to start playing this game.

[@milemuncher5154]

What a beautiful video!

[@angelarch5352]

very awesome hunting/dogfighting!!!

[@rogued3mon414]

I hope that if an A6M "Zero" was on this game, I wanna see what it can do.

[@Mike_Romeo]

There is sadly no Zero in DCS :(

[@Overkill06]

The Spit Fire had the 303, which couldn't punch holes in paper.

[@SKYVFA142]

Will this mission be available for download for sp or coop with buddys???

[@parithon2397]

Bring your friends out the the GW server… it’ll be a blast!

[@jemarcatubig3171]

what weapons are the DCS Spitfires equiped with? is it the A wing 8x .303 MG or (based on the thumbnail) 2x 20mm cannons, and 4 x .303 MG

[@jemarcatubig3171]

because if its an A wing...it would makes sense how little the damage it does...

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

2x 20mm cannons, and 4 x .303 MG I had it loaded with API tracers too.

[@jemarcatubig3171]

@@GrowlingSidewinder.. and that 109 was tanking it like a champ... i do wonder if at certain ranges the 20mm drops too much that u r hitting things with just the 303s and that why it doesn't hurt as much

[@ДмитрийХабаров-ю1ъ]

the up and down seems to be a nice maneuver, lets try that! hits ok, lets try that again hits no, no, no, it has to work! hits damn it! ok, this time it'll work for su.. splash in water

[@lilhead9454]

4:36 average warthunder pilot

[@lobstereleven4610]

Bf-109 attacks lone P-51 GS: "Surprise muthafuka!"

[@DLevasseur]

Looking forward to this server.

For sure this guys on BF109 plays War Thunder or H&G, like me.🤣 Nice video GS. Peace ✌️

[@DylanStahl]

GS wondering if someone sees him is like a teenager wondering if someone likes them: I mean... He might not see me... *Obvious maneuvering in response to seeing them* Maybe he does... *Actively maneuvering for a shot* Hm... I think... Yeah, he might... But... *Spitfire explodes* I think he saw me, yeah.

[@redrunnercfc5438]

what version of dcs will the new server be on?

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

open beta brother.

[@redrunnercfc5438]

@@GrowlingSidewinder ah the king replied

[@LogieT2K]

My love for the spitfire is second only to the corsair

[@waltergreif4836]

Outstanding fun!! Can't wait!!

[@paulcooper9011]

The B wing Spitfire only had four 0.303 calibre versus the P51's six 0.50 calibre. It will do less damage so may be about right. The A wing had eight 0.303 and the Mk. II-B wing Hurricane had 12 0.303 brownings for comparison.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

the spitfire in the video also has 2x20mm hispanos

[@paulcooper9011]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Oh indeed but you commented on the machine guns not seeming to do enough damage to 109s and that was my thought as to why. You seemed to be using just the 303s on the 109. That is all I meant by my comment.

[@old_guard2431]

Not for me to say, necessarily, (at my skill level) but I think a bit more elevator trim up would have made your Spit a bit more stable. It just looks like you are fighting a tendency for the plane to pitch down and bobbing a bit. (That’s a lot of “bits.”)

[@ZephrusPrime]

Is there a reason it has spots on the wings that look like targets on them?

[@qball1of1]

The Spitfire? those are British markings..like the Germans used crosses.