Holding Back China | F-16C Viper Defends Special Forces Insertion | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@Thatonegamer31]

Maybe try flying an f-15? (It’s my favorite plane)

[@warthog6467]

If the data was so important why send an F-16 when the F-22 or F/A 18 would be the stronger opinion cuz of their higher maneuverability and better stand off capably

[@iamarizonaball2642]

Odd question but what if the DSB-LK tried to strike Washington DC from Siberia against a modern U.S. fleet?

[@warthog6467]

@@iamarizonaball2642 is that aimed at me?

[@jayjayquest4958]

You have been posthumously awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross.

[@ThisDudeSomewhere]

I was thinking Silver Star personally. The citation is quite glowing.

[@hayden4516]

Air Force Cross at minumum

[@0devast8r0]

Purple Heart too

[@jackjetpilot]

You served honorably. Family and friends are proud.

[@magnanimus9692]

Best of all, the President got his anime girl bodypillow back.

[@DibellaThePan]

​@magnanimus9692 08 Glad to see the waifu is alive.

[@JP-ul9tb]

Dude absolutely brilliant defense to the death. Amazing video. I watch these like its NFL sunday

[@US.NVG.]

😂

[@winter5991]

for real

[@jswjr6001]

I mean, with some of these comments, why dont we a 747 vs A380 with gunpods into the merge???

[@Lilililincy]

😂

[@victormikecharlie1596]

A321 neo vs Boeing 737 max 10 in bvr fight

[@CN_MightyDragon]

Hate to say this but when I saw 747, my brain pops out building😂

[@Vladimirthetiny]

@@CN_MightyDragon⁠Pops out building what exactly? Evidently not building structured sentances 😂😂😂😂

[@lallen3327]

Now you've got my attention. The mental image is hilarious.

[@Highice007]

SEAL Team commander: "We have accomplished our mission with no casulties." Central Command: "Not quite Commander. An F-16 pilot lost his life protecting you, but he took all the bastards with him."

[@metalgear6531]

[presses F to pay respects]

[@ian_lewono]

@@metalgear6531 F

[@Jackal19x]

F

[@disturbed15141]

@@metalgear6531 F

[@MihalisNavara]

F

[@shawnbrady4438]

GS...love the scenario-based engagements. Keep 'em coming!

[@chaitanyamaddineni2020]

YF-23 vs bicycle please

[@snakeeyes9246]

🚲

[@andromeda7418]

🚲🚲🚲🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@RT42069]

I want to see A-10 vs Porta Potty round 2

[@PaulMcElligott]

@@RT42069more like round 5 at this point…

[@madmadmal]

Now let’s be real, F22 vs 172.

[@Mako2-1]

Na those spec forces and chinooks were in an absolute ACTION MOVIE 🤣🤣🤣🤣 15:07

[@twallace71a]

That was some jerry bruckheimer michael bay shit

[@Mako2-1]

@@twallace71a 😂😂😂😂 FACTS

[@CMonster0125]

Really needed a wingman on this mission

[@jurajhablak3424]

whole DCS is autistic simulator, completelly different than reality would be.

[@timonsolus]

@@jurajhablak3424 : Different how?

[@637man3]

The countdown to that last AMRAAM launch, knowing the SOF Chinooks were in the air and it was go time, was great story telling.

[@SVSky]

.... Gallantry and Intrepidity in battle, going above and beyond the call of duty at the cost of his own life, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force...

[@curtism-w6b]

We always had Apache's for cover, and for some reason my brain just clicked and said, "Well, yeah ... the enemy didn't have an air force..." 😅

[@DanSetiBello]

Following the trend I want to ask for F-16 with no engine vs F-22 with no elevators Su-27 with backwards engine vs J-10 with no wings.

[@Backseatercomedian]

I think it’s so funny that GS going banzai is literally just: “YOU BASTARD GET OVER HERE!-“

[@hubertzimnicki1770]

Well, if people are suggesting some engagements, why won't you go crazy? A. Two same planes against each other or B. You and wingman against someone + wingman guns only Sick content, man, I always enjoy it!

[@randyjohnson5426]

I wait for the latest gaming video everyday....I love watching this.

[@bigmac3006]

Thank you for your service.

[@christianperez8037]

Next time you use the F16, if you could use the “FM” tail code skin that’s my local unit, the 93rd fighter squadron “florida makos” thanks :D

[@JJPlayzOnP5]

no

[@blablabla5361]

You APG?

[@Vortex_329]

Was thinking about suggesting this, turns out someone beat me to it… we do need some mako representation though!

[@christianperez8037]

@@blablabla5361 nope, I’m just a photographer that’s always at the base seeing them takeoff

[@blablabla5361]

@@christianperez8037 Oh damn, I got a friend that was Active Duty at the Makos. I’m over at McEntire in the SC Air National Guard.

[@microbuilder]

mmmm F-16 *drools* My dad used to work for General Dynamics down in Texas, we lived just down the road from the plant/airstrip...could watch those beauties fly all day.

[@James-in2lt]

Thank you GS for scratching my DCS itch while my household goods are being moved. You’re alleviating my boredom in my empty house haha.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

All the best brother I know that feeling. Hope you get it sorted out soon.

[@thegreyarea-WPP]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Is there a reason you say you’re going “bonsai” like a little tree rather than “banzai” like the Japanese term for an all out charge on the enemy? Just curious if it’s a little joke I’ve missed along the way.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

@@thegreyarea-WPP Its Banzai, pronounced I guess what you think "bonsai" should sound like, here is a video where the dude says banzai at the start. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKLMmouZetCKhMk&ab_channel=bunnyhead48

[@thegreyarea-WPP]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Thanks mate. I figured I might be missing something. I’ve never actually played DCS but spent enough time flying Typhoons and since retiring from that role have found myself rather hooked on your vids. I have to say that I’ve had more jump scares from you being shot down than I ever once faced in my years of flying. You do a great job here, I really do think that. Stay awesome, and if I can make one request it isn’t a Typhoon one, but simply a little more Two Morons.

[@johngalt3568]

PCS moves suck

[@kristianfischer9814]

Damn, that second Flanker, tho...

[@coffeeguyd]

He was in an all-black jet, so you know he was a REAL baddie! 😂

[@kristianfischer9814]

@@coffeeguyd Plot armor.

[@kenhutchens513]

Every vid I have ever watched and I have been watching GS a very long time. Always edge of the seat hoping that GS will come out unharmed. He also keeps fighting till the end. Always an awesome watch. Every video. Much love.

[@robertm8401]

Love these Banzai missions, I also remember the F-15 vid which was a mission success but sadly didn't go well for the pilot either. That rendering showing the pilot inside the cockpit so mega dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@Krobear]

You never, Ever leave your wingman. Oh wait, no wingman. Try this with one of your friends we see on the one on one vids, flying as a wingman this time. Our pilots do not fly alone.

[@timonsolus]

I can imagine an F-22 or F-35 flying alone, as they are stealth jets - but not an F-15, F-16 or F-18. Then again, in this mission, the Chinese would probably have 4 Flankers involved and not 2

[@Spydr6684]

8:43 That is got to be one of the coldest yet accurate statements I’ve heard you make to date. 😂

[@KhayGreen]

This was awesome and refreshing from the normal stuff you do! Not saying the others arent but I felt like it was something at stake here good video

[@Ikbeneengeit]

6:15 that's a lot of nearly friendly fire arty coming in!

[@drawingdead9025]

What makes you think that was friendly?

[@turleyelectric8136]

You guys had great fun.. it showed.. enjoyed it thanks

[@Tigerheart01]

The F-16's visibility out of the cockpit is amazing.

[@davidakes8892]

Great video , great ending !

[@rorythurman7843]

We thank you for your service!

[@JasonArter]

This is a signature Ranger Battalion mission -- airfield seizure and classified material retrieval/destruction. Awesome!

[@lilmacfarlan3]

Since this is what we’re doing in the comments, I’ll request sr71 vs ISS

[@Jackal19x]

repost

[@wk3818]

Really enjoyed the action movie current events type scenarios. Being inside your helmet cam when that missile hit Really hurt.

[@robertallison9653]

The Ultimate sacrifice! Great Job! Gold star my friend!

[@Godfrey_Solomon]

GS really loves the Viper, really solid aircraft

[@harkosenmatti4781]

personally i enjoy these scenario x videos a lot keep it coming GS. much love!

[@jorgeavila3885]

Probably the best video yet.

[@PilgrimBangs]

Please do a few WWII prop plane duels. You haven't in a very long time.

[@cominhomewithjohnalan9103]

Those flankers look beautiful.

[@prospopo377]

I love F-16C❤❤❤❤ Great Video ❤

[@mat_tamarin]

Love these scenario videos, great job!

[@ratking1608]

That Flanker lead was just as good as GS it seems. I look forward to finding out it was your secret Chinese brother

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

Your untimely demise may have been avoided if only the base had used those all those Hornets to help with the mission, and I dunno, maybe escape so they wouldn't get blown up?

[@mwdouglas3794]

I'd guess whatever the attack was probably took out the runway first.

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

@@mwdouglas3794 Possible. I know the US has cruise missiles armed with cratering munitions specifically designed for runways. China may have something similar.

[@truthseeker9454]

@@Ifoughtpiranhas Yeah, but they may only work in DCS. China's newest nuclear sub just sank. 😐

[@andersjjensen]

@@truthseeker9454 It looked up to it's bigger brother, Kursk, so much it followed in his footsteps!

[@kiernanmccleerey]

Absolutely love the mission based videos

[@beibei93]

you are getting a medal for this one.

[@landonrogers1557]

Curious as to why you carry a LANTERN pod and a targeting pod for HARM’s but you’re only shooting AMRAAM’s?🤔

[@bradberntson3369]

The Special Forces team have all memorized your name and undertaken to look after your family.

[@brianstephenson01]

Did anyone notice that the SF landed on an airfield full of F/A-18s. Where are the pilots for them? Did they go out to lunch or were they so scared and ran? Oh wait a minute… is this one of those scenarios where we make the Navy/Marines look pathetically incompetent that they had to actually call in Special Forces and all they can send them was two Chinooks and an Air Force Flyboy in an F-16?? Not worthy enough of a F-22?… 🤔 lol but seriously I absolutely love these videos!! Keep up the good work GF “Semper Fidelis”

[@getahanddown]

Really enjoying the mini missions and reattempts when you don't complete them

[@Bart0920]

Last Friday the Netherlands said goodbye to the F-16. Definitely a beautiful plane to see! The F-35 will be completely replaced by this.

[@jansvoboda4293]

6:11 That is really danger close artillery.

[@timbaskett6299]

Heli crew, "We just lost linebacker!!! Evac, Evac, Evac, now, now NOW!!!"

[@christopherlynn8255]

Like the mission oriented content better then the dogfights/one on one!

[@andretavares472]

1x Darkstar VS 10x J-20 Chinese Dragons pls

[@Cobra-King3]

Darkstar in DCS is used for strike missions, also, I don't think it has a modeled cockpit yet

[@ObiWanShinobi917]

Its amazing how much better American aircraft are than their Chinese/Russian counterparts when flown by a capable pilot. Good stuff

[@codychild2665]

Awesome fight. Great scenario. I was wondering what version of the AMRAAM you were using and then you did that awesome close up of the Charlie. Very entertaining.

[@lawrencebrewer8769]

You’re a hero!

[@SirHenryMaximo]

You just got awarded a posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor, Sir.

[@sbsb69]

So that others may live... Booya Lieutenant GS!

[@vicolin6126]

You could do a similar video but with the Gripen. Thailand and the Phillipines both operate the JAS 39 and have won mock-battles against China several times.

[@DunamisStan]

16:25 I had a jump scare when the missile struck💀

[@OMGWhatTheFox]

That was an excellent dogfight!

[@aestheticsdesignstudio4113]

Thats heroic move The sacrifice The joke on a lighter note

[@FlintIronstag23]

Looks like you will be awarded the Air Force Cross for that mission, posthumously.

[@landonor1]

A noble sacrifice. Rest in peace.

[@RR1976]

Sometimes a true hero doesn't make it back home.

[@exAirMover]

Stealth Blackhawks may have been a better Helicopter choice for this mission ...... yeah, assume they are not in DCS 😊

[@MihalisNavara]

The Chinooks and their passengers pressed F for you.

[@BraydenTaylor-w1b]

Watching this during the hurricane

[@PartTimeJedi]

Thank you for your sacrifice

[@agidotexe7167]

would be cool to see you do some stuff utilizing Jamming Pods, BVR, SEAD etc

[@PFSquirrel]

Nicely done. I'm wondering if an Eagle or Super Bug might have been a better choice based on the AO?

[@williamdufort176]

Did those Chinooks land in the middle of an arty strike or something? That was a hectiz lz.

[@spider_corsa]

Another purple heart... to the family.

[@davidnelson5381]

Next, the 45-second video it takes using the Raptor.

[@philgonzalez5953]

Best one yet 👍🇺🇸

[@tomdarco2223]

Right On Go Army!

[@BladeKi11a]

Still waiting for GS to drop his version of the BF3 F-18 mission “Going Hunting”

[@giovannyc.1724]

Him as WSO on a multirole w/longshot would be gr8

[@stevepreskitt283]

@@giovannyc.1724 Another candidate mission for the "Two Morons" series!

[@t.purkess9682]

YF-23 vs eurofighter!

[@realitysux_0128]

This was a bad ass video!

[@Mace8388]

the fish get a little go juice as a treat

[@kksan]

In such scenario, if the enemy is committed in a suicidal manner to shoot down the copters (prioritize attacking the copters and ignore incoming missile), would the F-16 be able to do anything?

[@esobed1]

It might be a detection and engagement distance problem. I guess one could run one flanker full speed for the airfield.

[@andersjjensen]

Not really. If one just bull charged the F-16 with the orders "Either you eat his missile or you'll eat a bullet when you land" and the other went around, there's really nothing the F-16 can do unless there is a very significant disparity in missile performance.

[@Remix2366]

Likely not,especially if mig 31s or r37s are involved

[@Bob10009]

Your wingman let you down badly.

[@leopardd3744]

Love your stuff man!

[@MaleMulungiwisdom-bg2tf]

The special forces would be proud RIP F16

[@sanagievladimir247]

Well done making that last missile count. Lightning vs Lightning II pls

[@ohmydog9171]

the rain is dope imo

[@broneauell]

We had our Farewell F-16 Flight today in The Netherlands, I will never see them fly again :(

[@jamescloudsdale4648]

the boys made it home safe though

[@Justanotherbeautifulday]

Heck of a fight!

[@sbultitude-paull303]

"Finally, a worthy opponent..."

[@abbaerfani9007]

Gerat fight by you GS you are the best in air force rest in peace champion ❤❤❤

[@jaydeister9305]

"there's a glitch in the Matrix"

[@KillerKev1961]

Way cool dude!

[@rsoxboy]

I really thought getting super low to confuse its targeting system was going to work. Truly a shame it didn't work out

[@aidanohalloran8649]

Absolute Cinema

[@mikes8948]

"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" ~ Mr. Spock

[@TheBuster0926]

*"A DUTY, HONORABLY. DISCHARGED."*