DCS: F-22 Raptor MOD Vs F/A-18C Hornet Dogfight

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So in this video, we're doing a dogfight between an F-18 Hornet and an F-22 Raptor, its important to remember that the F-22 is simply a mod and doesnt represent the true capabilities of the F-22. We go for a 3 round dogfight in this one hope you guys enjoy the video. and thanks so much for the on going support.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@schweizerluchs7146]

I can't believe u killed him nearly twice

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

i can't believe I killed him even once lol. deff got lucky.

[@tatenapier25]

When will u get to fly F 22 PVP that would be cool maybe 8 to 1, good vid as usual do u do missions with players just wondering

[@tatenapier25]

@TAKYON that's awesome

[@josephfowler8698]

Growling Sidewinder you shouldn’t be flying a clean hornet, best case you’d have 5 pylons still on after jettison. Try kill it with that extra drag it’ll be much harder.

[@kamp.4466]

F22: *loses right engine* GS: "Nice. I think we might win this one..." F22: *starts climbing again* GR: :o

[@zhunn5251]

Jesuz mode

[@seb1148]

"he was having fun and he paid for it" basically every competitive scene in every videogame ever

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

ahah true mate

[@Kay_213_]

“I think he’s pissed off this round” Okay I’ll just go hide in a corner and beg for mercy

[@Oomuu]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Are you sure he didnt just think since you were in an American plane, and he was in an American plane, that you were just his friend?

[@Rotaks]

Games are supposed to be about having fun.

[@svenschwingel8632]

I just gotta throw in an Ace Combat 7 quote here. "Trigger, kindness gets you killed"

[@avidgamer5676]

I bought AC7 not long after finding this channel lol

[@aviationdude9546]

Same

[@stratdaddy]

BACK TO SOLITARY (x1000) Dialogue forced me to stop after the 4th or so mission

[@svenschwingel8632]

@@avidgamer5676 AC7 is fun as long as you don't regard it as a sim.

[@kennyraiden9346]

So many thoughts are flying by. I hope sometime in the future it will be but for now, the sky is not connected.

[@_Matsimus_]

You have no idea how much I enjoy your content brother! Amazing footage and great gameplay. Very well done!!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Thanks a lot man it's always an honor and a pleasure to see you commenting

[@lepermessiyah5823]

"Yea hes definitely pissed off this time." Had me in stitches. You dont want to hear that when you're fighting a F22 haha

[@Kay_213_]

F-22: playtime’s over Me: fucc

[@johnnguyen6361]

Last time I was this early, Jester shat himself and ejected from an F-14 LOL 🤣

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

jester is never gonna be able to let that one down

[@Juliocf58]

Still laugh just thinking about it HahHahaha

[@knox721]

Poor Jester, he was scared!

[@sharonishere]

Which one was that?

[@sharonishere]

@@xikungao2376 Thanks mate

[@aimready]

The fact that you downed him once and hit him twice speaks volumes. Was rooting for you. Keep up the great content!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Alex Riley thanks brother I appreciate ur support

[@KC98561]

The F-22 and F-35 wear radar reflector and amplifiers in peace time called "Luneburg lenses" that allow it to be seen by radar. If a combat situation were to happen these are removed and I believe they can be jettisoned by the pilot on the F-22, not sure about the F-35. Any training with foreign countries with the F-22 will have these lenses so that any attempt by a foreign power to gauge the planes true stealth will be impossible. Nice video! Great work in putting these videos out.

[@weasle2904]

yeah, which makes all the tests with Eurofighters null void. And iirc a lot of the time the F-22 has limited functionality, and reduced control.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thats a very interesting piece of information I did not know, thank you for sharing brother.

[@jasonosmond6896]

This is why the US doesn't want to sell F-35s to Turkey if they're going also going to buy Russian S-400 air defense systems: Turkey could then fly their F-35s *without* the Luneberg lenses against their S-400, and obtain extremely valuable information on how the F-35's stealth features would perform against its most dangerous adversary SAM, data which more likely than not would end up in the hands of the S-400's manufacturer.

[@hirumaryuei]

TBH just based on stated RCS of the F22, a Hornet should be able to pick it up inside visual, possibly slightly before.

[@stupidburp]

Yeah they are basically like bicycle reflectors for radar. Within visual range F-18 should be able to get a lock even without them.

[@avidgamer5676]

Congratulations on the sponsor dude you deserve it with all the hard work.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks very much brother

[@HappyFlapps]

6:01 - "Nice... I think I might win this still..." Famous last words. : p

[@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze]

In round 2 that F-22 said “NANI MOTHERFUCKER”

[@formallyknownasj.a.2074]

WHAT UP BROTHA Great match, you put up a hell of a fight. You basically got him twice. There’s def a life lesson to be learned that first round... if you don’t take shit serious when you need to, you become a fireball crashing to the ground. Thanks brotha

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

J. A. That's right my man I guess that is a valuable lesson right there

[@Adin21st]

*Killed by F-22 *Mobius 1, Shootdown a Bandit*

[@kingoftheorient]

memories

[@dylansoren5309]

Mobius 1 bandit splashed

[@dondovahkiin7899]

Next time you take the F 22, let's see how it handles, at least in DCS.

[@Dan20q]

So this WAS Ai... lol.

[@keymind117]

@@Dan20q It was a mod...lol

[@yalmazalpha1]

Moral of the Dogfight: Never being cocky even when you are flying F-22 against legacy fighters.....

[@c.t6149]

In real fight, you are already dead before u realize its f22 attendance

[@sayan-4971]

"Dont be cocky even if you are in a f22" sun tzu

[@peterweller8583]

Attack where you are strong run where you are weak in other words dinner

[@gr1pen]

This was one of the first Growling Sidewinder videos I remember watching. It's amazing to see how far the channel's come!

[@trfmusic902]

Agreed

[@jimmyrecard6021]

3:42 I count 56 impacts.

[@trevorl440]

Had to laugh at the round two slow mo kill replay. That F-22 has magical regenerating engines! I think you were robbed.

[@weasle2904]

F-22 would be able to operate with a single engine. But yeah that was a lil nuts lol

[@weasle2904]

@TAKYON seems like some hitreg going on there lol

[@jimtroy4380]

Yeah i mean you can function with one engine. But definetely not enough power to even go vertical and climb that fast

[@mickeyg7219]

F-22 has a better thrust-to-weight ratio than the Hornet though, and all the Raptor's weapons are internal, so it helps reduce drag as well, so of course, it's going to retain energy better unless it recently used thrust vectoring.

[@ionator2000ist]

@@mickeyg7219 it has a better thrust to weight with both motors running. In that engagement the 18 nailed the the 22s right engine making it inop.

[@SogenOkami]

The range an F-22 can be locked by radar varies by several factors including radar noise floor, amplitude, frequency, viewing angle, and the Raptor's control surfaces. As a general RULE OF THUMB, cuz I know someone is gonna jump in with semantics and try to look smart, the Raptor can be detected at about 10 miles by older 4th gen aircraft like the F\A-18C, while newer PESA radars from the SU-35 or Eurofighter can detect it at about 15 miles or so. But since most IR missiles have a range of 20+ miles, aircraft will likely use other cueing methods such as electro optical.

[@olekkuvppl]

The Rafale is unable to lock it up in bfm it only gets a lock from irst when f22 turns it's engines directly at it without that computer has really no idea where it is

[@CMDRSweeper]

@@olekkuvppl Well with the missiles the French employs, it really doesn't matter much either. They have really really short ranges compared to the rest of Europe, but the Rafale is also fairly hard to detect with old school radar.

[@Colidace]

I am missing words to describe my surprise how good the films are. Shots from several cameras and tactical analysis are what I was looking for. Incredibly good work. Always watching your films on my big TV and hi-fi :)

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

you're too kind man thank you, i'm glad you are liking what you are seeing.

[@dannycookvideos]

I believe in a real dogfight that the F-22 would always win against an F-18! Also if the pilot is any good!

[@jordananderson2728]

@Mars Exulte Eh, maybe with newer pilots. With the more experienced guys, the F-16 has to use burner and is pushed to its limits. “It’s not a matter of trying to kill him, but to see how long you can survive!” is a direct quote from a Viper pilot of the 56th FW.

[@hoghogwild]

@@jordananderson2728 You arent a fighter pilot if you arent using FULL BURNER on every engagement. Its not the top speed that is being sought with huge engine outputs, its the acceleration that comes with it that matters. Acceleration is so much more important than top speed.

[@jordananderson2728]

@@hoghogwild thank you for pointing out my gaffe. It has since been fixed. I will now take all my AR-47Ks off of full semiautomatic so that doesn't happen again. Also, you don't always want burner - with some maneuvers, that can actually get you killed.

[@hoghogwild]

@@jordananderson2728 "Also, you don't always want burner - with some maneuvers, that can actually get you killed." Yup, there was an American fighter pilot F-111/14/15 that was experiencing a single engine out situation and he remarked that he was hesitant to use A/B on the remaining engine as he didn't want to be confused with the multitude of single engine Iraqui aircraft in the area. Using the "jugs" makes your IR signature MASSIVE. My point was that there are many people that think using a/b is only for reaching a faster top speed, when in reality max a/b is used moreso for the huge acceleration it produces as most engagements occur at subsonic speeds.

[@smithnwesson990]

@Mars Exulte Unless i hear that from actual F16 red squadron pilots I take that with a grain of salt

[@gazellhra5479]

round 2 was so hilarious!! "Oh my God!.....What?" :-D

[@koolmoe1971]

I am waiting to see you fly theF-22 vs the Russian Pak Fa /T-50!

[@m3dicated]

Neither of them represents the real aircraft, since both are highly classified. But just for views? Eh.. maybe once.

[@THEQuantumBacon]

@@m3dicated Though at least the F-22 is a mod of a real aircraft. Any Pak Fa/T-50 mod would be a mod of propaganda material.

[@mississippirebel1409]

I'm not sure why you would want to see the Su-57 because the program was a total failure. All Russia managed to build was two prototypes that weren't capable of performing any combat missions. Also the Su-57 wasn't very stealthy, underpowered engines, and lacked the advanced senors and avionics that the F-22 and F-35 carry. Anyone can build a really super maneuverable fighter, but super maneuverability doesn't win air to air engagements in modern warfare anymore. The F-22 is the most manueverable and agile fighter in the world and that is the LEAST most impressive thing about the F-22!

[@damoldavsky]

​@@mississippirebel1409 not at all. 10 flying prototypes of Su-57 are built. There was also combat testing in Syria in 2018. Objectively, Su-57 is more maneuverable then F-22 because of Su-57's engines capability of changing vector thrust in 2 dimensions. Also, it's not possible to compare F-22 and Su in other characteristics like avionics and stealth capabilities objectively, because they are classified for both of the aircrafts. But in my opinion avionics of Su are better, just because F-22 was produced about 20 years ago.

[@md-run]

Denis Moldavskiy but it will still be more advanced as Russia is over 20 years behind in this field

[@TheZeek34]

3:51 one of the most satisfying moment I've ever seen on KZbin.

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

YES. Absolutely wrecked across both wings and fuselage. HAMMERED.

[@Aidoon]

I haven't caught up on much of you vids in a while but as usual excellent execution! Love this vid, very well done!

[@foxhound4955]

My man, what would be of me without a daily dose of sidewinder's videos

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

u the man brother

[@TJP443.]

You can lock an F-22 at close range, also in most training exercises, the training transponder gives the location away pretty well.

[@patrick764]

Calm, objective, humble.

[@RydalS]

What happens when one of the world's best fighters is hopelessly outclassed by the world's best fighters.

[@Virdual_IT]

3:31 brrrrrrrrrrrrt - god i love DCS and I’ve never even played it. Amazing videos GS!

[@HappyFlapps]

These are such amazing jet combat replays. I know this is just a simulation, but intuitively, it seems there's a lot of knowledge to be gained by watching these replays.

[@Registered_Simp]

6:01 Of course he might not even need that engine. Just one of those After-burning Turbofans is making almost the same amount of thrust as both your engines COMBINED

[@romanoutlaw6554]

Great demonstration of it’s not about what your flying, but who is flying it.

[@olivialambert4124]

You really need to work on your energy management. And your general aggression in all fights to be honest. 2 circle fight, even with a deep slice you ended up well under 200 knots which just gives the fight to the enemy. Seen that in pretty much all dogfights, along with exclusively lead pursuit trying to get the guns kill. Unfortunately theres more to ACM than putting the enemy on your lift vector and pulling the stick back as far as it will go. With a bit of moderation and energy management you'll be in a much better place to actually work on the other tactics like lag offset rolls and the like. Still, against an F-22 whilst trying to keep the fight above 350 knots would help you're still outclassed in every area. An F-15 would be a fairer fight, except for its missiles and lack of HMS it is the best performing machine in pretty much every area of the official DCS aircraft. I'd still want the fight above 350 knots, but it might have actual parity in that region which is something. Also as an aside above about 450 knots you're not really gaining anything. You might turn with a higher G, but the degrees per second is still lower which is the important part in a rate fight like the 2 circle.

[@woofhound1635]

I think I love this girl... Olivia, why no ACM or any content on your channel? 1400 Subs with zero content, how does that work? Sounds like you have some strong air combat skills though. If you don't already, you need to get in and mix it up with these guys.

[@olivialambert4124]

Appreciated. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to make content now. I've a fairly severe medical issue right now, I haven't even been able to casually play DCS for some time. 1400 subs with zero content - there's a lot of desperate creeps on youtube and I used to comment fairly regularly. Pretty sure it was 2500 at some point before the youtube sub purges, its just silly. Its not really important, if I was to make content it would be a new channel. I'd want a subscriber base who are there for my content, not for creeping on me. I'm guessing with good content surpassing that number shouldn't take long at all. I'm lucky enough to have grown up with some of the best books around on ACM. It just takes time (and practice) and some reliable and accurate sources and it falls into place reasonably quickly. Unfortunately most online sources and videos show misinformation (both WVR and BVR) which significantly slows down most people's understanding. As you've mentioned making videos would probably help that somewhat but for now I'm limited to comments. Still until I can get back on DCS its at least something. I was looking forward to the F-18 since they first mentioned it and I really haven't been able to play it properly. Plus it passes the time fairly well, air combat is something I could talk about forever.

[@sirblackstone]

I've seen you're comments a few times. If you wouldn't mind answering, what do you do in a Mirage (my regular choice) against an F/A-18? I was told by a French player to try to get between 5-8 nautical miles and shoot a Super 530. Is this right, and how do I get that close without getting shot, and while obtaining situational awareness?

[@Old-Boy_BEbop]

ty, you literally said what was thinking during this gameplay fight, poor mis-use of energy, mis use to lead, pure and lag pursuit, poor aoa in the 2 circle fight... f18 wouldn't fair against the f22 but that f22 made more mistakes on accord to being arrogantly sloppy, and should of been punished severely for it.

[@zanea6820]

its not a girl its a dude and every guy is wanting her P lmaooooo

[@Reticuli]

That f-22 guy was being nice letting you get some hits in. If he doesn't do that, people probably wouldn't want to fly against him :-)

[@Jolly-Rogers]

This video is really cool, too! The F-22's ability is too scary.

[@berkeyazc1803]

“It's not a matter of trying to kill him [F-22], but to see how long you can survive!” F-16 pilot says.

[@stupidburp]

In a tight turning gun fight an F-16 is a tough opponent, even for the F-22. This F-22 model is broken. An F-18 should not be far behind an F-16 in agility. At low speed an F-22 should not be able to sustain tight maneuvers because of wing loading, even with vectored thrust. It should be bleeding energy like crazy but in this video it keeps flying circles around a teen series in tight turns. It should get one or two tries to bring nose around and then have to back off and get energy.

[@JuanDiegoPinillos]

Most modern radars can detect the turbulence stealth fighters generate when they move through the air and some others can also perceive the heat their turbofans or turbojets generate

[@bnab7834]

Those were some amazing shots bro! Instant sub good stuff keep it up!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks man I appreciate that welcome to the channel.

[@bnab7834]

Growling Sidewinder thank you man! I come from ace combat 7 and I have over 100 hrs and 6k kills in the raptor in that game. I like this game and I picked up a few things I wanna try

[@WarPuppy]

Love the slow mo close up on the Kills!!! Nice work!!!

[@benmc9657]

So out of curiosity, how does a simulator work with an F-22 since it’s HUD and a lot of the cockpit are classified. Do they just make something up that they think is similar?

[@21berkyx]

everything in DCS is as close to real one as possible. Certain jets, most of propeller aircrafts are all assumption of their real counterparts. As for F22, well don't expect it to be similar in similarities with F18 in game to F18 in real life but it is still in some range of assumption.

[@anthonyr.589]

I used to fly Jane's Combat Simulator in the early 2000's and they had the F-22 Cockpit and everything in it.

[@benmc9657]

Anthony Robinson III no they didn’t lol. That is impossible. The F-22 cockpit is classified. AKA the public doesn’t know what it looks like. It was most likely someone’s best guess as to what it looks like

[@anthonyr.589]

@@benmc9657 yes it is.. look it up. It's called Jane's USAF. It had the F-22, the F-15, A-10, F-15, and a couple other planes. It's how I survived the summer time as a kid. That Simulator was part of a three pack with Jane's F-15 and Jane's IAF. My grandparents bought it from Sam's Club for me with a Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick back in 2001 or so.

[@benmc9657]

Anthony Robinson III I know that it has A cockpit, but it isn’t the actual F-22 cockpit. The actual, real design on the F-22 cockpit is classified. It is impossible for a video game company to have the layout of the real thing

[@214JRoss]

Another great video bro! I was starting to wonder when the next one was going to be, it’s been a minute since the last one. The videos and your commentaries are great!

[@elvo6217]

I've heard of the dominance of the F22 when I was a young man. seeing this Sim I see it clearer. I actually thought of it as untouchable, like it was a God it would kill multiple hostiles in secs with no sweat. I bought into the lore hard. I see now a lesser pilot or a cocky ass can get cracked and that brought it back to reality to me. Like a MMA champion fighter if they get completely careless then can get KTFO by a avg Joe

[@VisibilityFoggy]

The thing is, in real life, there are no "lesser" pilots flying the Raptor. They select the absolute best.

[@elvo6217]

@@VisibilityFoggy OK cool. That would be a force indeed

[@ALSilverSoul1064]

I watched the first video of your dogfight with the raptor a few months ago. I'd just like to say that you did great on round 1 for maintaining position on his tail. On round 2 and 3, I was expecting he would win especially given the fact that the raptor is very maneuverable. Great fight tho. Hoping for a 3rd dogfight video

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thank you for watching the content mate, I appreciate the support.

[@Matthewsoftball]

This channel is ready to blow up!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

i hope so mate

[@jamesprice6381]

THAT second round was impressive..dang wish u coulda gottem..lol..that planes INSANE! i saw one in a hangar at NAS Atlanta where i was stationed in early 90's, ( i had been in F-14 community 7 years as electrician) to say watching him do t/o's n going vertical so FAST was a THRILL! Course the F-15s were pretty billy bob too!

[@Agm1995gamer]

In syria air patrols, the russian pilots only knew the f22 was there when it flew right besides them with the pilot waving hello.

[@koulikov4163]

damn, you freakin peppered him with that first burst

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

kieran thomas haha ya dude I don't think I've ever hit someone that much on a pass basically sawed him in half 😂

[@gimmeabreak4435]

This reminds me of Redflag. Essentially a bunch of pilots messing around in multi-million dollar aircraft. As a German pilot once said, “We had raptor salad!” Cheers man.

[@powellpan5473]

"Why do you want dog fighting?" "Because I have super mobility." "Wrong! Because you are stupid."

[@stupidburp]

This is a broken F-22 model. They are agile but at low speed should not be out turning you by that much. Vectored thrust would give an advantage but that is still a big aircraft to bring around, not a missile. It should be bleeding energy in a tight turn fight and run out of wing load. F-22 has good instantaneous turn performance but the sustained turn performance is still limited by physics. This aircraft model doesn't seem to care about physics.

[@rameynoodles152]

What exactly is being violated physics wise here?

[@stupidburp]

@@rameynoodles152 Sustained turn rate is limited by wing loading and increasing drag. This was turning far inside continuously which is implausible.

[@TheAmazingCowpig]

I'm actually pretty curious how bad that engine damage was for the F-22, and how accurate said effect was (since I remember you said its FM is probably pretty wonky). The turn-around into guns was pretty quick though, so maybe he just managed to make the most of what energy he still had and was still getting from the good engine to get that kill.

[@saxonsoldier67]

The pilot of the -22 in an above comment didn't notice any difference with one engine gone. He said he suspects the mod failed to account for an engine out.

[@Brian-nw2bn]

Just like the computer telling you to pull up if you’re going to fly into the ground, the F-22 will say, “Dumb F***, Dumb F***” when you get shot down

[@RogueSpecterGamingOfficial]

Man that new gun impact effect is amazing looking

[@ExtremeUnction1988]

One of your best videos. Good shooting. Great slow-mo!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

James Bohigian much appreciated brother

[@jtrx753]

nice fight my dude

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks mate

[@jtrx753]

@@GrowlingSidewinder welcome happy 4th🎆🎇✨

[@vladvaleriu25]

YES FINALLY!!!!! AWESOME VIDEO BROTHER

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Vlad M. Thanks buddy appreciate the love

[@vladvaleriu25]

@@GrowlingSidewinder If I may ask, is there anyway you can do more F-22 and some F-35 vids?

[@kenhelmers2603]

And the moral of the story.... hit that F-22 more than once ;) Great video!

[@thewildhuntsman8255]

Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.

[@paulybassman7311]

Clipped the Raptors wings , Literally ... Beautiful GS 👍😀👌

[@orgeebaharvin4883]

At first, I thought this was gonna be a garbage channel, I am wrong. I love the content and overall content, fly on.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks for giving me a fair shot man

[@njenga5]

yay GS uploaded opens a new youtube tab.

[@ZicajosProductions]

5:40 - 5:48 pretty epic scene

[@Eleolius]

Eurofighter has an EXCELLENT AESA. This hornet would be blind to this thing at most distances head on except you're already WAY under AMRAAM NEZ. Nevermind the Raptor could burn the Hornet's radar out with a targeted offensive EW strike. ((assuming nose on, of course.))

[@thewhiteeazye2728]

Not gonna lie him playing around looked badass from your view

[@whalehands]

I love the Hornets heads up display.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

ya the HUD is pretty awesome on the hornet hard to argue that.

[@whalehands]

Growling Sidewinder I do have to say, my love for the Hornet started when I went and watched Independence Day in ‘96. I’ve seen the Blue Angels four times. Never seen the Thunderbirds and I was in the AF. I always hear the Angels are a better show but, I always thought the ‘Birds would be better because of the F-16’s better maneuverability. Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@Dv087]

YES, YES, YES these replays are what I have been beginning for. Even if it's a middle impacting in a bvr fight. Love it. Missed you for a while. Have you been putting up less videos or is my bell notification not working.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

No i've been posting less, I been really busy with life, I'll be back man posting more like before. thanks for ur support brother.

[@lordfraybin]

Love your videos. Grabbed DCS because of them.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks man, hope you're enjoying it.

[@therealcharliesix7126]

Hey man! I could say, “Wow what a great vid.” Or “Good job man!” But since I already have said this on like every other video (Because there damn good), I’ll just say... “See my previous comments.” Nuff said.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

haha thanks buddy, I appreciate the support as always. love having subs like you.

[@Old-Boy_BEbop]

round 2 was a perfect example of celebrating before the surprise party.

[@liom1000]

Do you think that thrust vectoring on F22 plays a major role in his manoeuvrability? And awesome vid as always :) keep the good work :)

[@mantisushi]

Absolutely, but the f18 has it as well

[@piston_77]

where can i download the f22 mod??? the link doesnt work. thanks.

[@petersmythe6462]

Even in an F-22, the computer could find a way to lose vs a BF-109.

[@Zquez91]

In the third fight, the Raptor had a pretty decent flight path overshoot just before he killed you. If you had reversed and tried to go into the flats, you could've at least neutralized the fight if not become offensive. Also, you should strive to always be in the rate band even on deck transitions. Trade the altitude for airspeed and pull harder to get angles on your opponent. Being fast and enlarging your turn circle will never be a good option.

[@LogieT2K]

Good demonstration of the f-22 supermanouverability

[@dankuchar6821]

Yes you can lock it up at close range. Stealth just delays the detection! But that's a huge advantage. The point is you kill the other guy before they detect you. You're not supposed to wait till the merge and then have a dog fight. Hide and then take your opponent out before he sees you. That's the goal.

[@beaubear6516]

This is very cool. Like your channel. Subbed

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Beau Beaŕ thank you. Welcome to the channel

[@beaubear6516]

@@GrowlingSidewinder I was searching about the sr71 and boom got your channel... Come to think of it.... Far fetched but sr71 would be very cool but pointless in dog fight lol...... Your teaching me things and sayings I don't know... I'm 32.... Never stop learning in life. Thank you for teaching me.... 🤗🙏

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

my pleasure glad you're finding them useful.

[@globalvirtualmilitary2051]

Bro your skills are awesome, loved the video

[@soundknight]

"He was having fun and he paid for it" I wonder if they drill that into stealth pilots these days, I hope they do.

[@lancer737]

Ace combat isnt anywhere near as realistic, but when I did a 1 on 1 dogfight against an F-22, I was using an F-14 D, I knew I couldn't outpreform him, so I focused purely on dodging his attacks. After a long struggle, I made him run out of everything he had, including the 99 generic missiles he had. I barely won that fight and they dropped out the 2nd respawn lol

[@yoyoyoyoshua]

No shit. Ace Combat is a arcade game not a simulator.

[@GTChucker86]

yoyoyoyoshua And its a great Arcade flight game. He never implied or said that Acecombat is a sim but just recounted his own experience with the game.

[@lippytheoneguy8968]

I just realized almost every round of that burst hit in 2:55. Actually swiss cheesed the f-22

[@emersonmacintosh7673]

(F22 crashes on Moe's Tavern) "Oh, dear God, no!"

[@renaudseligmann228]

*crashes on Cleveland’s house* No no no nO

[@namja01]

I think it was back in 2007, an F-22 pilot got killed in a mock-dogfight against a T-38. Reason? He basically got cocky and underestimated his opposition almost as bad as this guy did.

[@valiantsoldier548]

The F-22 wanted to understand his enemy.

[@kenthigginbotham2754]

Love the explanation and the humility! Thank you!

[@alexanderanderson5612]

F-22 in round 2: Omae wa mou shindeiru. GSW: NANI?!

[@wwclay86]

You popped him a hot one in that first round! Nicely done!

[@jdkroh]

it sure seems he took round one real personal, then with the added touch in round 2, with his repayment to the face. cool vids.

[@mculligan5000]

Love this battle, keep up the great work GS!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thank you man, will do, glad you enjoyed it

[@wesleycook6921]

You made the hornet look great in round 1 but the f-22 is showed why it is a killer. Like to see you in the f-22

[@justicewarrior9187]

One question During dogfights are you always full afterburners?? And in tight turns as well? Because you seem to lose a lot of speed

[@Puppygirl-hj1tn]

That kill footage though. Slick

[@erikmajestic8044]

okay but got to admit that was a nice comeback with the f22 raptor engine being shot and recovering to nail u

[@kevinkelley3657]

I have said it once, and I will say it again. You are a hybrid between a Sith Lord and a ninja.

[@JCDadalus]

I forget that every 5th round is a tracer, so for every bullet we see there are 4 of them hitting something, not sure about the round to tracer number is truthfully so if anybody wants to correct me feel free.

[@thedave1602]

Love your vids dude.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thanks man I appreciate it

[@rostyloco1]

great video man. ty for the upload.

[@radioactive9861]

So, the moral of the first two fights....never take your opponent lightly.....got it.