Fighter Pilot Breaks Down Every Fighter Jet From Top Gun: Maverick | WIRED

Navy fighter pilot Matthew "Whiz" Buckley breaks down the fighter jets featured in Top Gun: Maverick. Whiz, in incredible detail, explains everything you need to know about the iconic F-14A Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51 Mustang, SU-57 and more. He also takes a critical look at the film itself. Just how realistic is Top Gun: Maverick?
Director: Maya Dangerfield
Director of Photography: Kevin Layne
Editor: Louis Lalire
Talent: Matthew “Whiz” Buckley

Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
On-Site Producer: Carolina Sauer
Gaffer: Anthony Duckett
Audio: Justin Hall
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
00:00 - “As a result of (Top Gun), everyone wanted to be a Navy fighter pilot!”
00:33 - F-14A Tomcat
02:00 - F/A-18 Hornet
04:20 - P-51 Mustang
05:06 - F-35A Lightning II
06:55 - SU-57 “Felon”
08:29 - Dark Star
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[@jopo7996]

When he said a jet was his first love before his wife, he was taking a highway to the danger zone

[@mikotagayuna8494]

More likely that's the exact reason why he took her breath away

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

She already knew

[@Lee-One]

@@mikotagayuna8494😏

[@emiliebyfuglien7967]

I know.. I understand totally what he is saying.. my first love too.. My F/A-18 and still is.. that love will never disappear.. ❤️

[@Secretname951]

One of his first loves.

[@user-jn7mv4gl1r]

He’s what I imagine a fighter pilot to look like

[@arbyjack2552]

Old?

[@Lee-One]

@@arbyjack2552American

[@santarosahero]

Not in 15 years it will all be powered by AI.

[@iscifion7122]

@@santarosahero Well we're working on it.✌️

[@marioelburro1492]

@The Hacks-By-Jack Channel Russias already trying to incorporate ai systems into newer su-57s and im pretty sure USA and China are already on it. Definitely gonna be interesting to see all of them

[@tysidaho]

"Over air conditioned, with mountain dew and pizzas". That felt incredibly specific.

[@hillbilly4895]

"Designing stuff is easy, anyone can do it. Making stuff is really, really hard" ~ Elon Musk The guys/gals at Skunk do both all day and night long

[@TuBui2]

it's accurate

[@nicholassmith7984]

@@hillbilly4895 Because making a thing is where the design hits physical reality, and you learn just how dumb some ideas really are.

[@hillbilly4895]

@@nicholassmith7984 "Tell ya what, Sport. You show me how to violate at least 3 known laws of physics and I'll make you as many of these as you want" ~ Me, engaging with engineers for the past 35 years.

[@nicholassmith7984]

@@hillbilly4895 Exactly how I'd imagine it going.

[@cleverusername9369]

Not only does Tom own a P-51 Mustang, the Mustang featured in the movie is actually HIS personal Mustang.

[@franciscs1604]

Let’s not get confused between the pony car and the plane. 😅😅😅

[@bertg.6056]

True, and he was flying it.

[@F-18Super]

Not only that but he does legitimately fly it in the closing scenes

[@jeffct87]

Also the motorcycle he rides, that was in the first movie and here is his motorbike. He kept it after the first movie.

[@maxwalker440]

@@jeffct87 Also the F14 he flies, that was in the first movie and here is his jet. He kept it after the first movie.

[@petrkrytinar5695]

I like the guy. "I am not the sharpest tool in a shed." I like him much🙂. He even _looks_ to be a fighter pilot. Definitely a good choice for video like that.

[@hansolowe19]

I always love humility.

[@Lee-One]

@@hansolowe19yep, people lack it now days but always good to have, and much easier to talk to instead of some bone head.

[@tunsies8131]

The fact that he can say that suggests he's one of the sharper ones!

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

@@tunsies8131 Very true: if he says he's not the sharpest tool in the shed, then you can be sure the shed is full of MIT and CalTech PhDs...

[@ironsmack10]

Callsigns are given to you, usually with a story with your part. Him saying that make some really want to hear the story behind his callsign

[@kaitlynoddie9649]

“anybody can be a fighter pilot” except my dad who was one inch too tall to be accepted lmao

[@joostvisser6508]

This hit me in the feels man. The Dutch AF wants a max height of 193cm, I'm 194

[@t.3465]

@@joostvisser6508 get a haircut

[@iamwritingrightnow8217]

@@joostvisser6508 hydraulic press

[@slomosvlone]

Get your feets dead skin shaved

[@mark-ish]

@@t.3465 im sure that was already considered.

[@jamesdick2580]

who could NOT smile at the sight of the P-51? absolutely iconic fighter!

[@kingachuu]

For real! For me, my favorite ww2 planes are F4U Corsair, P-51 Mustang, and the F6F Hellcat.

[@jamesdick2580]

@@kingachuu LOVE WW2 planes. i've heard that along with the Mustang, the Corsair, Hellcat, and the Warhawk were pretty good brawlers in the sky.

[@riproar11]

@@jamesdick2580 What is the purpose of ever saying "pretty good"? They were all excellent in combat and for strafing. US Air Force: "How well does the P-51 perform for combat use?" North American Aviation: "Pretty good". US Air Force: "Pretty good? Then we'll take 15,000 of them."

[@jamesdick2580]

@@riproar11 was talking about in terms of performance. some of the early models of the Mustang was great as a low altitude fighter, but as an all-around warplane, it just didn't have what was needed. The engine couldn't cope at high altitudes which made it less of a pure fighter. This meant it couldn't take on the roles it was needed for, such as being a long-range escort for bombers. though i'm sure most of those problems were solved when later models were equipped with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.

[@liamweaver2944]

@@kingachuu P-40 is cool too

[@CadetClark1996]

Last year, I happened to meet a former F-14 pilot who now flies Boeing 777s for a major U.S. airline. He was inspired to fly after the original Top Gun and he didn’t think he would be able to be an F-14 pilot. He really loved what he did! At some point, he was ready for a new job and decided to fly for one of the airlines flying passengers. He was super humble to the point where he paid for my hotel bus fee even though I told him he didn’t have to. He embodied the best of what the U.S. Navy has to offer!

[@Gold_png]

🫡

[@jackturner214]

Most everyone thinks that fighter pilots are dudes like Maverick (arrogant, cocky, "alpha" male types), but that wasn't most of the personnel in my squadron, and it certainly wasn't me; you want the person who makes it look easy without being a jerk about doing it.

[@gregpierquet5818]

Pilots in my squadron were cool. Invited us to their houses and cooked for us. Met the real Hollywood in my squadron.

[@raheelakhtar7]

@@jackturner214you don’t want the careless to the point of insane personality handling $100 mil government property!!

[@gaborkiss1425]

Doesn't it feel boring to him after flying the F-14?

[@Mirage0153]

I love how humble he is while downplaying the skill involved in flying these aircraft. True gentleman. Making it look easy but never being smug about it.

[@demonicguard9539]

if you can fly one of the planes in DCS you can probably do the same irl with little conversion needed

[@lol-em6bj]

@@demonicguard9539the hardest part isnt flying the jet

[@junxuan5983]

​@@lol-em6bj Very true

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@demonicguard9539 Except you are not subjected to high G's in DCS.

[@Pierrot9315]

I’m an aircraft mechanic, and flew with pilots on both small Aeroclub aircrafts and 737’s. Just flying the aircraft isn’t that hard. Taking off requires a bit of training and reflexes, landing even more, but what gets is all the other tasks you must do. Navigation, communications, checking the instrument, weather forecasts, pre flight plannings, route mapping, remembering to check all the instruments. It felt as an hassle just being on the jump seat, can’t imagine doing it myself.

[@chriscubbernuss3288]

I had no idea that if you walked up to an F-35, it would feel spongy. I always figured you would just be shot.

[@CoffeeMatt10]

😂

[@MatthewAGilbert]

I was able to walk within a few feet of one on display at an airshow (it was roped off). Wasn't able to touch it, but was very surprised at how small and fragile it looked -- though I realize that mainly has to do with the stealth requirements.

[@lucadipaolo1997]

You'll end up like a sponge lmao

[@janvisser4132]

@@MatthewAGilbert When the first 2 F35's were delivered to my country, the air force base fire brigade gave them a salute when they taxied in. But one of the trucks accidentally used foam. That stealth coating does not handle that well, it costed a lot of money to get that repaired. So they are quite fragile. Also not a career-enhancing move for the firefighter I suppose.

[@bombercbc9431]

Yeah i think the F-35 have the same size as a F-16 which is very small​@@MatthewAGilbert

[@shiploshs]

9:22 is the funniest part of this interview "Lot of dinosaurs being burned"

[@triplemoyagames4195]

The SU-57 'Felon' Still has the best callsign of any aircraft

[@Shadowed007]

SU-27 ‘Flanker’ also sounds cool

[@duitk]

@@Shadowed007 NATO designations for soviet/Russian aircraft are cool, foxbat, backfire, bear are great as well. Although I still think Raptor and Spirit are awesome as well.

[@Shadowed007]

@@duitk i think all designations and callsigns are awesome.

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

The MIG-15 has the best 1, IMO. 😆

[@c7623kamble]

Spitfire imo

[@GraceToo_]

I'm not into fighter jets and such movies but honestly I could listen to this guy talk about them all day

[@sachgaming4509]

hes very interesting

[@andrezbeltran5406]

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[@28Pluto]

Passionate, well spoken people are almost always worth listening to. Even if you might not be interested at by the subject at first.

[@mightytitan1719]

watch top gun you will fan of fighter jets

[@absolutelyabsolute4671]

I love how he's not biased and praised The Felon's capabilities.

[@Alf763]

I mean it’s not bias to say it’s not a stealth plane, there are hardly any of them and they’re basically just over-engineered target practice for an F 22

[@dr.habibwizzy9546]

@@Alf763 You still had to do it, didn’t you. Couldn’t resist your Hollywood propaganda

[@Alf763]

@@dr.habibwizzy9546 not bias, it literally is not a stealth aircraft

[@tomaskovarik7966]

"praised" literally repeated the propaganda capabilities, nothing to praise

[@11Tits]

@@dr.habibwizzy9546 POV you have not see the wings on the su-57 up close :husk:

[@gumpy4960]

F14 is one of my favourite jets, think it just looks fantastic with its wings swept back.

[@Ayden784]

When my grandpa was a aircraft mechanic in the Air Force that was the main plane he worked on until later on he was working on b52s and kc-135s but the f-14 was always his favorite. He as a plaque for keeping one running for a long time. (Sorry for the long reply!) (I meant f-4s sorry 🤦)

[@dallasyap3064]

@@Ayden784 Air Force doesn't operate the F-14.

[@Ayden784]

@@dallasyap3064 Ik I meant the f-4s

[@Ayden784]

@@dallasyap3064 I just didn’t realize I put f-14 until someone liked my comment than I felt like a fkn dumbass

[@Ayden784]

@@dallasyap3064 thanks for actually teaching me something, some people would just call me slow.

[@makatron]

Why WIRE, more of these down to earth breakdowns. I could listen this dude talk about jets for an hour without complaining.

[@andrezbeltran5406]

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[@BogeyTheBear]

"When I was a kid, I had two big dreams of what I wanted growing up: To run my very own junkyard and to command a fighter squadron. Thanks to the Navy, I got to do both..."

[@traviscummings9178]

I've always had a special place in my heart for the F-14 Tomcat, courtesy of the Top Gun films, but mostly because of its overall appearance. Especially the way the wings pull in as it speeds up, as if it were a bird of prey pulling in its wings as it goes into a dive, about to swoop down on its prey

[@brendan7632]

I feel the same way about them. I’ve never seen one in person. Is it true they are beyond MASSIVE!? That’s what I’ve already heard if you compare them to other fighters

[@mateibogdan.27]

I was to young for the movie Top Gun at that time, but i remember when i was a kid i watched Swat Kats cartoons, and still now remains my favorit, and i was really fascinated by the Turbokat jet that was inspired by The F-14 Tomcat. God, i really love to see that cartoon recreated with all the CGI nowadays.

[@sunshinething]

What a legend. Humble, passionate, knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour. Very likeable guy.

[@charlesmayberry2825]

That reaction to the F/A-18. That's how I feel seeing them. I used to live near an airfield where the Blue Angels showed every year. The sound and feeling when they took off always blew my mind, and just watching what that plane was capable of always just hit me.

[@spazzyshortgirl23]

Oh Miramar?

[@Thistasteslikeass]

In Brisbane, Australia, there's this event every year called riverfire and it's always awe inspiring to FEEL the super hornets roar past and weave through the city and over the water. Back in the day, pre super hornet, the F111 had the ability to execute a fuel dump and burn which the hornet can't do sadly. You can find some insane clips of globe masters and stuff cutting between buildings, it's awesome.

[@volcom05345]

I grew up in El Centro in the 90's and early 00's and saw the Blue Angels practice every year. I also really liked the F18 in Independence Day. My favorite jet for sure.

[@sladeuselton]

Wonderful person to be speaking for this video. Very transparent, even talking about making an F/A-18 nearly non airworthy. Love the bit at the end giving inspiration and hope for others wanting to become pilots.

[@Sgt_Long_Dong]

“Being in the air isn’t hard, it’s staying there that’s the hard part”

[@Floor773]

HAhaha underrated comment

[@user-rs1fo2dd9b]

never seen a guy sound so confident and so humble at the same time

[@Davidwilliams99762]

Much respect for the down to earth pilot

[@JH09SUMIT]

He's the most humble fighter pilot I've ever seen

[@atticusbastow839]

Whiz is such great talent. More videos with Whiz pls!

[@jessemorgan6422]

Awesome insight on fighter jets!! Thanks for the break down.

[@dupajasiu920]

The guy makes a very good impression. Calm, confident, intelligent. Pilots are simply elite subset of people.

[@charlesdavis545]

I liked this. #Whiz you the man. I love how he said if you get into a dogfight, something's broken down, and that to be that tactically proficient after not flying that #Tomcat for that long would be a bit of a stretch.

[@Anlazo]

Very humble, very articulate explanation, very cool guy.

[@azzyyy734]

Wow, kudos and props to this pilot.

[@prelvas88]

Representing South Jersey/Philly. Love it. You practically need to be a fighter pilot to survive driving over there

[@icun2212]

10:34 this gentleman is low profile, he is so good flying under the radar

[@TheAidanodian]

The same exact failure that the dark star had happened to a blackbird test crew out over New Mexico. An engine failed, became a weight, ripped the plane apart. The backseater who ejected died but the pilot who stayed in the plane as it came apart (like maverick did) survived.

[@amandajoslin-kk5zc]

My dad was telling me about the P-51 at our airshow this past weekend. He’s a retired air force loadmaster. We were lucky enough to have a world war 2 plane demonstrating its skills for us.

[@yolkiandeji7649]

Should be listed as F-35C, considering its the Navy version.

[@joostvisser6508]

F-35 Airforce F-35 Carrier F-35 Barines

[@anm10wolvorinenotapanther32]

@@joostvisser6508 Ah yes, the USA 🅱arines

[@AnAncientCatBoi]

@@anm10wolvorinenotapanther32 Gotta love the US 🅱 a r i n e s

[@HK416.]

@@joostvisser6508 "Barines" 😂

[@ethanloming001]

Should've called the F-35 M then for correct spelling lol.😂😂😂

[@bootnad]

This was a really fun video snd Whiz was awesome guy to interview. Hope to see you in the skies soon Whiz o7

[@andreypolovinkin7355]

one of the most humble human beings and a real class act

[@Gordon-dx1cl]

What a humble professional. Your knowledge seeps through your sarcasm and obvious wit. Great job and thank you for your service.

[@goaboi]

love how humble he is

[@Pylon5Productions]

You knew this guy had to have a Hornet background the way he was taking jabs at the Big Fighter! Cool breakdown Whiz.

[@rpsnider85]

I got to load armament onto fighters, specialized in 16s, but also loaded on 15s, 10s, and 22s. There's a reason they didn't feature a 22 in that movie, itd have ate everything up with ease. That thing is a total monster...straight out of every opposing pilots nightmares, there's nothing they can do to avoid a 22 deciding to end them. The SU-57 is similar to the 35 but it's not actually a STEALTH jet, it's low visibility, very different. Which is why a skilled 35 pilot could take one down fairly easily and why a 22 would absolutely curb stomp it

[@Scalabrio]

The F-22 it's not a navy fighter 😅. That's the reason it wasn't featured in the movie

[@tikitiki7610]

wow!!!! thanks so much for explaining what was happening behind the scenes! have watched TGMav 6 times and always wonder if those amazing maneuvers were for real/ I love it, i love it, i love it, and now when i watch the movie over and over, thx to you, Whiz, I feel closer

[@panxinator644]

I remember that when I was 14 or something my American uncle told me that his dad flew the F-14 Tomcat on the gulf of sidra incident, he was just joking about that but still it made me investigate about the Tomcat and besides it being an old plane that probably it will not fly I still loved it and the looks and the sweep wing design is beautiful.

[@diogobfonseca]

Wow! The Directional Infrared Counter Measure is crazy. I'd love to see a video of an aircraft using it. Loved the explanations!

[@ZombiZohm]

Certainly reminds me of Star Trek Point defense phasers

[@orcashamudeluxeu567]

I could be incorrrect but most modern day missiles are radar guided?

[@Siddich]

i love that flare sound. sounds like me in the morning after drinking way too much beer…

[@D-E-S_8559]

Wow, love it---especially the final note

[@Foxlink87]

Wiz: "F-14 is trash" Me: "But it's cool, though." I might be crazy, but on looks.. I'd say it's among my favorites. Nerding "Afterburner" like crazy as a kid might have added some more sentimental value to the bird too...

[@californiahighwaypatrol577]

Because hes a fanboy ask any pilot who flew both and they'll chose the tomcat because its more capable

[@ongweelim6030]

You are a very humble fighter jet pilot. I like the way you say everyone can be a pilot like you. I truly believe you are one of the best to be chosen to be a fighter pilot. Great video. Thumb up.

[@ron311]

Thank you for the words of encouragement at the end.

[@co_bby]

at 8:02 i felt it when he said " if i was the SU-57 driver"

[@Nesho1]

This is a typical American moron who ignores and demeans anything that is not American made.

[@icekidtvshorts4504]

He was right about the SU-57 scene cause that fella could shoot down maverick before he even had a chance to see it

[@geducam]

Loved how humble he is about his origins. Key to success.

[@anderarias]

What a nice guy. I love how humble he is.

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

There is no plane on this planet past or present as beautiful and more iconic than the F-14 Tomcat.

[@1down4upworkshop61]

I still think that the F-14 Tomcat is one of the best looking fighter jets ....

[@colinubeh1180]

He breaks it down into something so simple that everyone can understand. I like him.

[@dardobartoli]

This chap is my favourite guy on the interweb. Watched a few of these and most are up their own posteriors. This guy is the best.

[@EmmettDia]

I appreciate you for not immediately rubbish talk the Felon like any American fan does and stated some nice facts about it, Im not a fan but hate to see realities get shredded by blinded fans towards a nice piece of engineering, my love will always be the F14 followed by Su-27 and Mig-29 and JAS-39, I know a weird taste but then the felon is more than anyone thinks and it’s nice to meet someone despite being on the opposite side still acknowledging some special stuff about it, thank you

[@saynotop2w]

WIRED striking when the iron is frozen solid as usual

[@GolddenWaffles]

what do you mean by this expression? Do you say this because this guy is “not the best” or because top gun maverick isn’t as “hot” of a topic right now? BTW I think this guy might be a great pilot

[@Blackgriffonphoenixg]

​@@GolddenWaffles no, he's saying the video is really late to be released compared to when the film came out.

[@sfsa3134]

4:02 "Susie don't kill me" 💀

[@fakeaccount5888]

Extraordinary man with all the knowledge to breakdown.

[@bronsonperich9430]

I love this video. Good to hear a real-life Maverick talk about planes.

[@bradhedgehog12]

I know Some of them Wiz. I love the Tomcat. My favorite ever. The Hornet is my Second favorite. Yep The Mustang. Awesome fighter. Lucky for Cruise. I had a Liking for the F-35 Lighting 2. It’s awesome it can Operate on Aircraft Carriers.

[@PantelisKokkalis]

Great video, confident talk, informative.

[@onebravotango]

Thank you for sharing your aviation experiences and insights. You're an inspiration to all who appreciate the remarkable world of aviation and have ambitions to become a fighter pilot. Thank you for sharing great information about G-LOC and the Ground Collision Avoidance System.

[@just_some_bigfoot_hacking_you]

I'm still sad that F-14 TC didn't receive a new gen :(

[@thomashanson6603]

5:20 I don't want to contradict him because I'm certainly less experienced, but I'm fairly confident that the F-35A doesn't have thrust vectoring of any kind. Slightly confused why he would claim that.

[@jesselioce]

Prob thinking of the f22

[@n0steeze]

More likely he had the F-35B on mind, or simply a mix up. That one definitely has thrust vectoring while 35A and 35C do not.

[@thomashanson6603]

@@n0steeze True, but if I'm correct, the F-35B uses thrust vectoring solely for vtol, which still doesn't match his description.

[@veramae4098]

There have been some changes to the F-35 software that allowed different, ummm, behavior. Not a pilot, just a Retired Librarian interested in everything.

[@n0steeze]

@@thomashanson6603 Yeah I believe you're right, was more focused on the F35 and thrust vectoring than on what claims he actually made.

[@ekuche8335]

This was an amazing breakdown!

[@florianpusch]

Nice "garage" you guys have selected for this interview...i like the car and the plane in the background ;-)

[@doointhedoo]

he's being humble because he's failing to mention that being a fighter pilot requires a very rare instinct most people don't have.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

What? the F/A-18 wasnt the first Multyrole fighter, that was the F-16. also he said the Su-57 is a F35? i guess that being a pilot doesnt make you a plane expert

[@AA-xo9uw]

Remember, Buckley is a squid and he admitted that he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[@chrisdoe2659]

The F-4 Phantom would certainly have to count as multirole before either of those right? You could even make a good argument for the P-47 and F4U both being multirole back in WWII because while those were both badass fighters, they did way more attack missions.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

@@chrisdoe2659 True, but the F-16 was "Officially" the first american Multi-Rol figther! the P-47 was insanely good at ground attack

[@Spudandrowback7D]

The F-35 bit surprised me, But the F-18 was the first aircraft designed with being a multi role fighter in mind. The F-16 was built purely to be an air superiority and the multi role functionality was added later. The F-18 was also the first aircraft to prove the effectiveness of multi role fighter during operation desert storm.

[@MikoyanGurevichMiG21]

The Chinese J-35(formerly FC-31) and the Su-75(still only a concept) are planes considered to be similar to the F-35. The Su 57 is more inspired by the F22 considering its thrust vectoring capability and twin engine design.

[@larrygrossman8021]

Great video. Really interesting perspective.

[@michellecarpenter1519]

Neat guy.Could listen to him talk all day. So fascinating .

[@stephenhill1716]

The Darkstar does indeed exist. It’s being (as far as WE know) referred to as the “Son of the Blackbird” with its actual name being “SR-72 Darkstar”. It’s 98’ long, with a comfortable operational ceiling of 80k feet (though I’m sure it can go higher), as well as bolstering potential Mach 6+ speeds. It was initially developed to be a UAV with the same missions as it’s predecessor, the SR-71 Blackbird. But that’s legit all us normal folks know about it, or think we know.

[@Teampegleg]

The "SR-72" is a design proposal that Lockheed has been pushing for a decade now, the DOD largely appears to still be on the fence. I think that the mission that Lockheed is going for, ISR over denied airspace, has largely been handled by the X-37B. Which being an orbital vehicle isn't violating anyone's airspace to collect the intelligence.

[@towtruckoperator]

the SR-72 is not called the Darkstar

[@dhirajshetty483]

This Pilot's self deprecating sense of humor makes him perfect for the next Top Gun movie .... He's comic timing is perfect as would be his flying ☺️

[@poonprawatyotin1023]

Blue angles by the way is referring to a group of skilled aviators that do air shows.And yes I am a PTFS player

[@Allenmarshall]

That was great and super interesting especially recently coming off the new Top Gun with jets and flying fresh in my imagination. Thanks!

[@reivang7196]

Never did it cross my mind that the Navy has its own fighter pilots, I just always thought it was the Air Force on the Navy ships.

[@ST5S5]

The navy is the second largest Air Force in the world behind the actual Air Force

[@AA-xo9uw]

Been living a sheltered life haven't you.

[@thetohoapologist4240]

​@@AA-xo9uw tf

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I had no idea either. I honestly wonder _WHY_ it is like that. Why the need for fighter pilots in the navy instead of the just Air Force.

[@dallasyap3064]

You'll be even more surprised to find that the Marine Corps has fighter jets too. Yeah, it's weird. But I doubt that the Marine Corps actually need it, given that Air Force and Navy have more than enough jets to establish air superiority and conduct close air support for infantry marines.

[@skidstung]

wonderful video, great guest

[@josephandrews8483]

There were many many cooks but my dear friend Bunky was a cook for many years on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier,,, he had a lot of cool cool stories!!

[@user-id8iy3vm3g]

I love how he's not biased and praised The Felon's capabilities.. "Over air conditioned, with mountain dew and pizzas". That felt incredibly specific..

[@gamm8939]

5:26 Sorry that is absolutely wrong. The F-35 doesnt have thrust vectoring. The F-35B can rotate its nozzle to land vertically, but the nozzle doesn't move to make the aircraft turn faster, it actually doesn't move at all with on the F-35 A (Air Force) and F-35C (Navy). Also, "many fifth generation aircraft are their own strike package" is also just a weird statement. First of all, the F-22 can basically do nothing but air superiorty, so his point about being able to do everything is just not applicable. Then there is also the fact there arent really any other 5th gen aircraft. Neither the SU-57 nor the J-20 are actually in use or mass produced.

[@justinmas299]

Humility is rare and good lord not everyone can or should do "it"

[@GurkiratXSingh]

What a chill dude!

[@cdatlas]

At about 5:30 you’ve basically inferred that the F-35 has thrust vectoring which is incorrect. The F-35B nozzle rotates downward for STOVL but it is not vectored thrust. Neither the F-35A nor F-35C nozzles rotate. The F-35C, operated by the USN, has larger wings and landing gear but again, no thrust vectoring.

[@dantealigieri2268]

Only the F22 has vertical thrust vectoring. SU-xx series aircraft have omnidirectional thrust vectoring.

[@CallsignYukiMizuki]

"The first thing I think of when I see the F-14 Tomcat is a target" "Pure love. Its the most beautiful airplane on the face of the planet" (on the Super Hornet) How can a man be so giga based

[@Skrenja]

Sorry, but the F-14 is the prettier plane by far.

[@CallsignYukiMizuki]

@@Skrenja No

[@RyanSheckler60]

I’m kinda curious if we will ever get to the point where all the best parts of all these planes are combined into one plane

[@njez7563]

F35?

[@feanyz6704]

F22?@@njez7563

[@Syndicate555]

"If you have ended up in a dog fight these days, a lot of things have broken down. We know when the enemy pilot has left his house on the way to the air field."

[@xaidor4152]

Matthew you are a blessed human being to call yourself a fighter jet pilot. 🎉 Lucky you.

[@TheBarcelonafan00]

"...the F/A-18 Is the first multirole fighter/attack aircraft" *F-4 Phantom enters chat*

[@Utubesuperstar]

That f/a designation means you’re wrong. The f/a 18 is the first multi role fighter by designation, the f16 was later updated with those capabilities as well. The f4 was used in that capacity but was never designated as or considered a multi role jet

[@souravchakraborty5595]

He speaks so well. Fine persona🤌🏼

[@sirclifforddrakemalcolmjac5870]

GOOD MAN!!!! Pure love is GD right!! FA18 is my favorite too!!😊😊 Everybody is always talking about how awesome the F22 & F35 are! And they ARE, but the Hornet/Super Hornets just give me a tingle!! I am kindof a blue angels fanboy too so maybe that has something to do with it!!😂😂 Thats awesome he brought them up too! Now that he says it, im not surprised they had to do with filming that movie!! Blue angels are #1!! I was born in pensacola and anytime i go back there i always try and see them, also you can see them practicing sometimes too!! So frickin cool!!😁😁

[@b-reel]

Such a humble skilled pilot..

[@apolloaero]

Was he thinking of the F-35B when he mentioned the moving nozzle? Plus, it can only be used for STOVL

[@shmookins]

I thought all models had a nozzle that moved, but the B moved way down for vertical landing.

[@apolloaero]

@@shmookins F-35 has no TVC, which is what I think he implied

[@flyboymak7118]

bro i had the same observation. F-35 series dont use TVC during flight.Only F35B STOVL variant uses it for Take off , transition and landing phase. Man this means u know your fighters

[@kesko8071]

@@flyboymak7118 man i was thinking the same thing, took so long to find anyone mentioning this in the comments🤣

[@codystout5353]

Back right after WW2 veterans could buy a P-51 for a dollar. The veterans could buy anything they wanted plus they were able to keep their weapons.

[@frajyassinelakhal9180]

very humble guy, you love to see it

[@katis999]

Thanks for the expertise :)

[@averageboulderer]

Wait he's 200lbs? My man here should be jacked AF to look that fit and be that heavy!

[@commonavionics6069]

To be nitpicky it was an F35C, not an F35A