Naval Operations | SU-33 Flanker-D Vs F/A-18F Super Hornet | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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On this channel we like to do a lot of dogfighting most videos are some sort of dogfight between 2 different aircraft as we explore their different capabilities. From time to time I like to dabble in Virtual Reality, I think VR is a great new technology and I love to show that stuff off for the channel from time to time.
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[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@simonespaziani3236]

no mission dowload? :(

[@numberyellow]

NGAD vs F-15 ACTIVE, dogfight, guns and missles plzkthx SU-57 vs F-15 ACTIVE, dogfight, guns only plzkthx

[@allaltitudeproductions]

Day 35 asking for F-22 vs 10 MiG 21

[@Klara51369]

The fact that you never know how close one of those missiles are to you blows me away with each clip showing the missile’s POV

[@MeerkatADV]

No way to tell, that's what's terrifying about it.

[@jagerdergroe8604]

You can actually tell how close the missiles are by looking at their signal strength on the RWR of the Flanker.

[@ahmedslihbuza6645]

I dont bu if you know what you are doing you can guestimate

[@aapopesonen2902]

Yep, it will literally blow you away.

[@mohamadbehtash9386]

16:11 what a landing, thanks for your work

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

it was a tight one lol

[@bruceknowblock2585]

You caught the edge of the deck on that landing. Nice.

[@Cg23sailor]

A Hair's breadth from a ramp strike fireball on deck. Been there seen that IRL. Not fun.

[@danpatterson8009]

A few centimeters lower and not so nice!

[@beverlychmelik5504]

Yup, nearly took himself out with a ramp strike, though it might have looked beautiful on on one of his replays on dieing.

[@bez01234]

edging

[@maxmeesters5649]

0:35 In 2018 the dry dock for the Kusnezow sank and a collapsing crane left a hole in the flight deck. In 2019 and 2022 fires broke out. To run the carriers systems a basic crew has to remain on board, which have to use the board facilities with no hot water in winter. No power supply from the shore means that generators have to run permanently. If I remember it correctly there were some reports that they had issues with the toilet system and some other important things for the daily means, but to prove this I have to do some more research.

[@MrErictank]

Jeez. Damn near hooked the back edge of the flight deck on that landing

[@jasonlast7091]

That's because the real Admiral Kuznetsov normally sits a few inches lower in the water.

[@kelvingrullon4099]

I'm a new FA18 pilot, been playing for 3 months. Chucks guide and your channel are my training materials. From hardware to bvr. Love your content man

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

appreciate you brother, glad you find some stuff here useful, Much Love.

[@HeatMyShorts]

8:52 I laughed way too hard at the Hornet takin a poop

[@Cg23sailor]

No Grade Taxi 1 wire. The Squadron LSO and the Skipper wants a word with you.

[@icaleinns6233]

If they didn't want him to use it, they wouldn't have put it there! 😂

[@vernonkuhns3561]

Hey, the Kuznetsov runs just fine, while being towed...

[@nickschultheis9590]

She sails with dignity. Dignity being the name of the ocean going tug that accompanies it at all times.

[@stinkyfungus]

​@nickschultheis9590 Dignity And Poise. You mustn't forget Poise - the fire fighting ship that follows the Admiral, and Dignity wherever they go.

[@buster9081]

An EF-111 and E/F-18 Growler need to be in DCS

[@LeonAust]

Growlers are definitely used by the USN and Aussies in their battle plan, DCS certainly disadvantages countries with superior 5th gen and electronic warfare aircraft in their inventory.

[@HandFromCoffin]

Agree.. I'm a sucker for canards and they look great on the Flanker. Almost didn't make that landing... :P

[@TheGreyAreaBetween]

I’m the same. I always thought this was the best looking aircraft to ever come out of Russia. I always had a love for the beautifully curvy Dassault Rafale too. It was pretty awesome to see them side by side with the Typhoon in the Qatari air force.

[@RT42069]

​@@TheGreyAreaBetween what about its Swedish single-engine counterpart, the Gripen?

[@farmergeo5374]

They also dropped a drydock crane on the deck during repairs, not sure if that was before the fire or after.

[@Sir_Neguboba_of_Burdschiz]

blyat

[@bblvrable]

You say "the" fire, like there was just one.

[@juanhoyos7793]

Im all for the American fighters and everything. But you gotta admit that those Sukhois look real good...I mean they're really badass

[@therocinante3443]

I've heard it said that aerodynamically, they're the most advanced 4th generation fighters as Russia was working on them while we were moving to F-22

[@jamesyoungquist6923]

Flanker series is the sexiest series

[@drawingdead9025]

The Russians do make pretty fighters.......that no pilot would chose over a Western fighter if given the choice.

[@drawingdead9025]

@@therocinante3443 The F16 has entered the chat and would like a word.

[@maximipe]

@@drawingdead9025 How many pilots did you ask?

[@phosphorneuntausend8868]

SU-33 and SU-30SM both are super beautiful

[@tmytyson]

It is time for Battle of the Canards: A dogfight battle royale featuring (at a minimum) the SU33 Flanker-D, Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, and JAS39 Gripen. May the best 'nard win.

[@sorryociffer]

Great thing about Super Murder Hornets is that they are massive missile trucks…

[@waynevan5069]

The Moskova operates surprisingly really well from the bottom of the Black Sea.

[@bigrattila5]

Would like to see most tacviews, like I am curious if that mad-dog found a target

[@firebald2915]

It looked like the last Hornet downed was GS's mad dog shot.

[@bigrattila5]

​@@firebald2915 Possible, but it also could have been a trade with another SU-33

[@spacetaco1]

Not just more than 8 F18s but F35s with that ridiculously powerful radar.

[@Greasy__Bear]

Probably shouldn't be nitpicky here but it's not a powerful radar, it's an advanced radar. It gains range/power by using multiple f35s linked together. One alone has a fairly weak radar.

[@arkadious9320]

@@Greasy__Bear lol no. . it is not by any means a fairly weak radar. . .

[@alexvolute7454]

@@arkadious9320 compared to an AWACS i suppose

[@lightningxx]

@@Greasy__Bear lol only the most powerful radar installed on a fighter

[@RT42069]

And a few EA-18s absolutely blinding every enemy radar in the area

[@xeiroe_gaming]

out of all the low-fidelity planes in DCS, the su-33 is my favorite

[@therocinante3443]

Agreed!

[@FeNite8]

​@@AB-jp2ebplanes that are simplified. They are easier for newer players to fly

[@vitaly2432]

​@@AB-jp2ebnon-clickable cockpits and a simpler flight model

[@alexanderleach3365]

A carrier launch from the Kuznetsov carrier. Nice.

[@jasonmorahan7450]

That was insane. You know the Su35 concept started out as a digitalised Su33 development for land-based use and the naval fighter was originally intended to be upgraded to a similar standard, if economics hadn't gotten in the way.

[@Aotearas]

Damn, everytime you say "I think I'm good" I reflexively check the video lenght to see if I can avoid the missile jumpscare.

[@suspiciousobscurity9886]

Amazing video dude, they're always fun to watch, how did you get those r-77-1's though?

[@saadsajidul9001]

Can you carry out some Air to Ground actions with the Flanker off the Kuznetsov?

[@pmeyer37]

Always amazed at how calm you remain, soothing even...

[@abbaerfani9007]

You did unbelievable landing on the end. Gerat job by you GS again thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@paVlo711]

hell yeah su-33 content

[@fossilrexjaw6473]

Really love these scenario videos from you, GS.

[@jmtpolitico80]

I think you did an absolutely amazing job of Piloting for sure, especially if you are not used to Naval battles, cause they are so much different than any other Flying Battle. It's way harder! You did awesome and just missed a couple missiles but you did and were the only one to come back so that is a plus. Now I can't wait to see another one, and flying as an American Pilot! Thanks! And Great job!

[@numbnutz9398]

The Kuznetsov must be being towed when you landed. Otherwise, it should be shrouded in thick black smoke. Makes it dead easy to find on the horizon though 😂

[@smithrajs1379]

The f18 firing a missile down 11:29 and getting splashed looks so cinematic. So epic

[@Raz.C]

Dude, you have become a LOT better at landings!!! Christ, I remember you REALLY used to suck at them, but that landing was beautiful!

[@moistmike4150]

16:10 - Dat landing! - GS, you almost face-planted the ass-end of yer carrier!

[@Sir_Neguboba_of_Burdschiz]

Bring the Sukhoi 30mki back on!

[@bkbaughn]

Speaking of Navy I was really hoping to see more Harrier content!

[@Clean97gti]

There would likely be F35s too, not just SuperHornets. Also, the US Navy would be raining AEGIS missiles in.

[@marvingillespie6199]

If you want to be real the Russian carrier would have never gotten that close it would have been sunk way before

[@unknownname6519]

Russia would simply nuke US-soil..

[@msytdc1577]

​@@marvingillespie6199if you want to be real weather satellites would be seeing the smoke from it's trashed engines and issuing emergency NOTAMs warning of newly formed mid ocean volcano plumes to be on alert for.

[@johnny5thousand000]

I miss your ww2 dogfight content

[@jmtpolitico80]

Ok I am 4:45 into the Video and I already think you hit a Homerun with this mission and bringing these to your platform now if that is what you are planning on doing. Awesome so far I love Naval Battle Concepts, these are by far my Favorite kind of role plays and missions. Nothing better than an Old Fashion Naval Battle (just with updated naval assets) between two countries or even multiple if you can get the Server Space.

[@ironcross112]

Sweet, i'm getting this one rite out of the box. 5 mins. old. Keep them coming

[@Peterax788]

Hey GS, another superb video man, hope to see more red air naval missions

[@seductive_fishstick8961]

Su-33 has to be my favorite jet fighter for the sole reason that it just looks so damn cool

[@rodneyrangitihirameka]

Good Chalange's.Epic..

[@HeatMyShorts]

Great content as always.

[@davidpalmer4184]

I was a little surprised that the landing cable didn't snap and ditch you into the water. I was also surprised that there wasn't a tug trying to pull the Russian carrier up to speed for the landing. Well done GS!

[@pliniocarvalho6288]

I love watching this channel, what a battle show.

[@isaac77655]

Su-47 vs YF-23 dogfight?

[@parks2195]

Yf-23 would clap the su-47

[@kirsankaifat3702]

​@@parks2195In BVR sure, but in dogfight doubtfully

[@Quadnick]

Sick video bruv. Though it would have been great to see a tac view of the engagement.

[@icaleinns6233]

That would be a fun one to do in a server type of situation.

[@CWebs]

If Mr. Rogers was a fighter pilot, he’d sound like you! Lol. Calm and soothing with a little bit of joy

[@jmtpolitico80]

Wow this is a change! Awesome! I think this is the first Naval video of yours I have seen so I can't wait! Though I think you already got through the hardest part cause you are a great DCS Pilot, and you are off the Deck! Shockingly as well with it fully armed up. Good Luck! Ya as if I am talking to you right now. I swear ADD flipping sucks!

[@ian_lewono]

Is the R-77-1 a missile that comes only with the Sukhoi Su-33? I have the Su-27 Flanker/J-11 Bravo which only comes with the normal R-77 if you are flying the J-11.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

No that’s from the su30 mod I put them on the aircraft by editing LUA files

[@ian_lewono]

@@GrowlingSidewinder oh ok, is there a video online I can follow to do the same for the J11?

[@janstrzelba5446]

2:03 is that the submarine missile cruiser that's not effing itself?

[@ryanking6811]

This would be another interesting tacview debrief

[@Kcco03_]

Here’s the daily upload I was waiting for😂❤

[@thomasharden2727]

Love the carrier ops!

[@Ryan-go6id]

Damn those Super Hornets are armed to the teeth

[@LeonAust]

US and Australian have the extra capabilities of having EA-18G Growlers in accompanying F/A-18E-F Super hornets. If you have to fight with any 4.5gen multirole aircraft then a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft certainly helps.

[@mbc9290]

Will NEVER get over that Hornet Howl!

[@jaejones3239]

Was really interested in if you were going to land ok on the carrier....but you aced it... great job....

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Hahah I don’t know about aced brother almost hit the back of the thing, but hey any landing you can walk away from as they say…

[@magnusfoxfowler]

Noice! More aircraft carrier missions pls.

[@flywheel986]

Main problem, ( among many) is Admiral Kuznatzov, has not had any below waterline maintenance since Gorbachev was top banana. Hard to have expectations of professionalism from a Navy who is managing to lose all it's naval battles to a country without a Navy.

[@mbc9290]

I’ve not done any research (obviously need to) into as to exactly how a folded winged aircraft can still perform under such hi G. Pretty wild when you think about it.

[@funkytownjedi]

The fight we all wanna see 🎉

[@dystopianlucidity4448]

Holy crap dude, that was really close to a ramp strike! Good mission, better video!

[@abdulmismail]

Whoa. I'm not sure if you noticed 11:54 to 11:55 but check out the missile (probably an AIM-120D) flying over the Su-33. If you blink, you'll miss it. In fact, if you freeze frame at 15:11, you'll see another one passing behind G/S.

[@darthtytherous2107]

I have for some reason just come to the realization that those of us who fly in DCS regularly likely have more experience than some actual Russian pilots.

[@JuanmaBaiutti]

Tac view of this one should be cool

[@user-ev7de5ib6j]

How do you get the modern missiles R77 - one and such on the su 33?

[@curteaton]

"...Last I heard it was smoking and put in drydock.." What's with the high pressure sales pitch for the Canadian Navy to buy it?

[@stinkyfungus]

Never gonna happen. The Russians refuse to convert it to run on maple syrup.

[@EB-Ghost6]

It would be cool to see some Fox 1 BVR!

[@dragonback6075]

Another great Vid 👍 bit hard to see who was who though

[@barbarossa1234]

The graphics are spellbinding, even on my phone.❤

[@SchwiftyX]

Insane how 15 aircraft were destroyed in an engagement where no one actually SAW each other

[@BlindIo42]

Ahh, the Admiral Kuzentov, the only military flagship in the world to manage a peacetime sinking while in drydock.

[@MH-ft9pq]

I would have liked to see the AUg Steyr as well

[@razorback139]

I'm hella late to this one!!!!!!! Never thought I'd see it!!! G.S. is flying one of my favorite 4th Gen Naval aircraft!!! The Flanker-D is such a beautiful aircraft!!! We need more Flanker-D content G.S!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FrostYT4444]

So I can turn quickly when I'm slow vs I can change the direction of my thrust

[@blackbuttecruizr]

No notification, I'm sub'd AND notifications are on.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Are the Su-33’s underfueled with a light missile load in order to takeoff? No catapult on the AK

[@peterweller8583]

Yeah should be five to one at least. Good video. Thanks again.

[@aceblaneescabusa5371]

Great gameplay for some Su-33 mastery on the first step. 84th time to suggest a boss fight between a MiG-29/Su-27 by pair or solo vs Su-57 Felon to fight against one of the most maneuverable jets in the world, I dare you to do so, GS! Good luck!

[@LeonAust]

Unfortunately 5th gen and stealth renders maneuverability redundant.

[@Archer89201]

Su-33 is one of the most good-looking of its family of flankers

[@Jellico1701]

The flankers look beautiful ❤️

[@Ythh1848]

"The classical air combat starts at high speed, but if you miss on the first shot-and the probability is there because there are maneuvers to avoid missiles-the combat will be more prolonged. After maneuvering, the aircraft will be at a lower speed, but both aircraft may be in a position where they cannot shoot. But supermaneuverability allows an aircraft to turn within three seconds and take another shot." - Sergey Bogdan, Sukhoi chief test pilot

[@barbarossa1234]

What a beautiful bird.

[@Olabruh]

4:32 HOLY HELL THAT HORNET IS PACKING SO MANY AMRAAMS ON THAT LEFT WING ALONE, I KNOW THE SUPER HORNETS PAYLOAD IS HUGE BUT DAMN, THAT MANY AND STILL GOT A FUEL TANK AND 2 FOX 2'S

[@s3viking214]

Imagine if they had the block 3 with EWPs

[@SpamSucker]

12:00 you’ve described the “Thatch Weave” of BVR, nice!

[@pmeyer37]

A question if you will, in reality, if you are able to pilot an f-18, what would it take to get in the air with any other modern (same era) fighter on first introduction?

[@burhanilyas]

Navy has to fight the toughest scenario

[@chpet1655]

The Admiral Kut-His-Nuts-Off

[@horusfalcon]

Looks like some OPFOR training today, huh? The Sukhois are interesting aircraft.

[@Lee-sti8wrx]

I agree man, the canards on the SU-33 and others that have them make them such a nice-looking fighter. Not sure what SU has the flatter duck bill nose, but that looks sick as well. Cool video man, and I like how you still enjoy flying the Russian jets. Man, that last missile just missed smak'n you in the ass. One more thing about the SU-33, I like how it doesn't ha e that huge bulge in between the engines. If someone could tell me what the hell that is I would appreciate it. Great video man as always, and love the channel. Still look forward to getting home from a huge 10 to 12 hr day sitting back with a beer and watching GS vids. 🤘🏻

[@Tuuvas]

Hey GS, just a FYI in case you dadn't reeleyes, there would be MOAR Super Hornets!!1!

[@LeonAust]

escorted by EA-18G growlers and F-35C

[@eluder25rs]

You committed a crime by not firing those two remaining missiles 😂

[@allhandmaker]

Six. GS returned four fox-3 and two fox-2.

[@edutaimentcartoys]

awesome 🤩

[@PaulGAckerman]

Welcome everyone! Today I'll be flying a mission from the RNS Anachronism.

[@smash79]

Does the Su 33 can use the R77 ? I wonder, I've never found any information on that. Only 33 with R27.

[@saadsajidul9001]

Admiral Kuznetsov is just going to have the same fate as the Eukranoplan (Caspain Sea Monster)