How Useful Is The Cobra? | Su-27 Flanker DOGFIGHT | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@M1A2_AbramsSEPv3]

Your videos are always consistently great man keep it up!

[@7gmeister]

Looked like the Cobra didn’t work on the Mirage because you didn’t have any energy left. For a second if you would have been able to point your nose at him on the over shoot you might of been able to take him.. Who knows?

[@SasNolan]

Can you please credit songs used in videos ? I really like outro track, but dont know its name.

[@daviddoyle982]

I dunno 🤷‍♂️, I feel like, for example in the conclusion of round 4#, that the debris should be modelled, can cause damage by either, hitting your aircraft and/or, being sucked into the jets intake thus taking out the engine(s). Thoughts 💭? After all, this is a simulator…

[@daviddoyle982]

Also, love the videos mate! From a man down under 🇦🇺

[@whalelord9641]

The A-10 using his gun to stabilize himself is the most A-10 dogfighting strategy I've every seen.

[@7pastorb]

a cool maneuver that I would never have imagined lol

[@dimaanghilcev6697]

That giant rotating GAU-8 just worked as stabilizing gyroscope

[@cmurphy3748]

P-factor????😂😂

[@TurboJohn74]

The poor cattle and civilians receiving the gun spray fallout 😆

[@becausereasons8981]

You gotta bring your A-game against GS lol makes you stronger

[@mortenBP]

Shoutout to Bane who had to quickly adapt his way of dogfighting for every new aircraft used. Well done. (That A10 gun stabilizer was SICK)

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Underrated comment of the month.

[@S.Figur-the_real_one]

Indeed^^ He did well

[@NovaNeedsTherapy]

​@@ThirdLawPair active radar homing maverick when

[@geography5637]

@@ThirdLawPair it doesnt carry an a2a radar or radar guided missiles but it is dcs so there probably is a mod for it

[@timsullivan4566]

Full marks to Bane for at least having the guts to bring an A-10 to dogfight a Flanker!👍👍👍😆

[@hasimozturk5540]

He took "it's not the plane, it's the pilot" a little bit too seriously, sometimes it's the plane lol

[@Archer89201]

Well if the A-10 can dogfight a F-22 Raptor, then he can do it with the Flanker

[@BaseSerpentMessmer]

Great guy to test things out and not just use the raptor every time

[@maverickmissile801]

​@@BaseSerpentMessmer facts

[@BaseSerpentMessmer]

@jerryatrick6127 I was hoping for a warbird or two

[@tc.avphoto]

That A-10 really dumped 30mm HE/AP into someones dog just to stabilize himself.

[@cockatoo010]

I mean... It's a dog-fight, innit?

[@_jaegerboy_]

Literally brings out the dog in a dogfight

[@xueqianchuang4131]

GS: “That was John Wick’s dog!” A-10: “Ohhhh”

[@Archer89201]

Most probably it saw friendly ground units and couldn't resist the infamous friendly fire curse when they see infantry or armor

[@yourearidiculouslunatic8435]

Wait when did the ATF get A-10’s?

[@evilcheesestick9306]

If I’m ever in a real plane with growling and he says “ok I think we’re good” I’m ejecting immediately

[@giantnanomachine]

Everyone clowning on Jester, but the guy knows what's up.

[@cockatoo010]

Hi Jester. Didn't know you had a Google account

[@notHere8801]

Found Jester!

[@skullrevenant9573]

Hey Jester

[@Tfisgoingon69]

" Put the thing on the thing and squeeze the thing " Absolute cinematic master piece

[@eagle4010]

cristal clear explanation😂

[@_jaegerboy_]

It's really some-thing

[@dlbracer56]

Jotatoe's (aka Brandon) speech writer

[@mortenBP]

I could almost hear Tom cruise use that line...

[@GM-fh5jp]

It's code so the Russians watching can't figure out what he's doing.

[@PhycoKrusk]

Calling shenanigans here: The A-10 is flown by the Air Force, but the pilot we saw today was clearly a Marine.

[@ryz_vik]

rah

[@maverickmissile801]

Throwback to when GS's opponent pulled a cobra in the Tomcat. One of my favorite moments on the channel

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

I remember that, but also remember he crashed after doing that lol.

[@ryanfitzgibbons7537]

do you remember what video so I can rewatch?

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@dimaanghilcev6697]

I like how A-10 used that giant rotating GAU-8 just as stabilizing gyroscope

[@CharlesZane_]

I think the cobra you pulled in the F22 in a past video is possibly the best i've ever seen. You just don't forget something like that.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Ya against the j20, that was great. Only the f22 will give you that kind of shit.

[@matthewivans8590]

"put the thing on the thing and squeeze the thing" GS is going to get in trouble for leaking classified user manual text

[@CaptainBiggles.]

looooooooool

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thats straight from the highly classified NATOPS manual handed out to F-22 pilots.

[@bernymonty22]

More this "bandit unknown" series please. I love them 💪🙂

[@harshilshah980]

The A-10 losing control for no reason got me laughing for no reason

[@ege5804]

There was a video on the internet about a guy who was an F-16 pilot who saw the cobra in action for the first time. When they asked him what he would do if he was fighting that thing he said ''eject''. The maneuver was so outlandish for it's time (despite being performed by sweedes initially) it scared americans to death when they found out the Flanker also carried helmet mounted display to lock on a target off bore. Truly an amazing demonstration of it's powers and weaknesses. Missed your collabs with Longshot. That guy can do some black magic with Flankers. Any plans on flying together soon? Thanks again for the top quality content. You deserve your success, GS. Edit: typo

[@termitreter6545]

That sounds a bit like that myth around the Cobra. Its NOT a powerful tool, nor is it even a soviet thing. In reality, the Cobra was first documented with the Saab Draken, the predecessor to the Viggen from the 50s. So the Swedes invented the Cobra, and only later a soviet pilot found their Mig-21 could do it as well. Its not some "black magic" by the Su-27/Mig-29. But it was never used in combat, its only shown off in airshows, including by aircraft like Super Hornets. Idk how common the Immelman is, but its actually useful because youre not just brainlessly bleeding off energy, youre trading it against altitude and might cash it in with a dive. A Cobra is like russian roulette, if your opponent is ready to react, or quickly adjusts, then youre just dead.

[@ege5804]

@@termitreter6545 That is basically a longer version of what i said. Americans did not really know what the capabilities of the maneuver were during combat. In fact, back then, russia was such a huge threat, seeing an aircraft that resembles F-15, pull a maneuver of such sort surely scared the shit out of them. It was like how they were terrified of Mig-21 at first only to find out how crudely it was made when a russian landed it on a japanese airfield to escape soviet union. This is why the pilot's initial reaction was ''eject''. Flankers are extremely lethal non the less.

[@Devin7Eleven]

@@ege5804 It was a Mig-25P, not a Mig-21

[@ege5804]

@@Devin7Eleven My mistake, i meant Foxbat not the Fishbed.

[@sheeplord4976]

@@termitreter6545 Combine the Cobra with HOB missiles and huge nose authority, and suddenly you have the ability to rapidly jam the enemy WEZ, get far behind them, and get a missile on target, even with them on your 6.

[@chriscasey7113]

The F-22, when you are just flat tired of losing.

[@hellofellowkids9530]

9:00 Exactly. A lot of people says that some plane is better than the other. No. It is mentioned many times that its not just about the plane itself, but the pilot. Also, can you make a video of each (4th gen) fighter and show their advantage/disadvantage? Because I love these dogfight series. You're videos are awesome! Have a nice day/evening!

[@baomao7243]

I almost wonder if this could be presented as a table of X vs Y

[@Talguy21]

I mean- except the Raptor. That thing's a cheat code. xD But conversely watching something else shoot down a Raptor is always super funny, so we go for it. lol

[@quasimondo1933]

All good as long as nobody posts a link to the technical manual to prove their point...

[@Tapochek6996]

​@@Talguy21 Well tbh Raptor is badly modeled in dcs so no wonder it kills everything

[@timsullivan4566]

Against the Mirage, I think playing to YOUR strength unfortunately just happened to also be playing to HIS strength.

[@TheChaosCorvid]

Yeah, I fly both because of how similar they handle.

[@termitreter6545]

Seems like the Mirage 2000 is just one of the best turning fighters in DCS in general? It can somewhat keep up with speed and vertical of the F-16, but also turn as hard and efficiently as any other top tier dogfighter at slower speeds. And the big Delta is almost perfect for countering the Cobra; its great for tight turns, low stall speed and bleeding energy. If DCS is anything to go by, then the french really nailed the Delta-design with that aircraft.

[@kinka16]

​@@termitreter6545dassault have made a lot of planes with delta wing, and the story goes on aigain for the rafale...

[@termitreter6545]

@@kinka16 Tbf cant forget the Swedes, they really pushed the delta tech forward.

[@braedynhoward3644]

SU 27: Pulls an insane cobra F 22: Aw, that's cute. Let me just take your 6 again in a mater of seconds XD

[@NationChosenByGod]

Easy Peasy.

[@zovslavsforever]

Enter su 57!

[@bradlovell3884]

Whoever said that "not every problem can be solved with a bullet" has never flown an A-10 before. This guy GS is going up against lost control of his plane and got it back just by shooting. Legendary.

[@sparkshot289]

Lmao the F22 pulling a cobra to counter your cobra is such a fun thing to watch

[@ayushthosar6005]

The Su-27 was, by nature, designed so with the assumption that its pilot had downed 4 liters of vodka, and was pumping hardbass. This tends to give Russian Air Force pilots superpowers

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

if they don't down 4 liter of vodka they start to fly funny and get into mid air collisions

[@ayushthosar6005]

@@delfinenteddyson9865 Yep, Russia was totally facing vodka shortage during the invasion

[@itsdokko2990]

@@davidsmith8997 the infamous Tupolev Tu-22 xD im gonna keep that in mind when late soviet fighter jets are available to buy for civilians

[@RayHope_D]

@@delfinenteddyson9865 they probably downed atleast 3.9 liters onlyy

[@delfinenteddyson9865]

@@RayHope_D :D

[@yuvl32]

Perhaps, cobra doesn’t always work, but it always looks beautiful.

[@itsdokko2990]

the cobra is the signature "just send it and pray" move and it's great when it works

[@gurtbadger]

Cant tell you much i love this channel. Love watching it after work and unwind, makes me forget all my woes. Thanks mate.

[@isaaccoote2874]

This guy Bane has been giving you some really good fights in your videos here lately and I have been having a lot of fun with watching them.

[@benjaminrickdonaldson]

I love your dogfights that get taken to the merge, feels so tense and just awesome.

[@giantnanomachine]

Flanker: Let's try a cobra Raptor: Oh you mean this?

[@ra1der63]

I would love a sweatshirt with the funnel and a bandit and the text "Put the thing on the thing, and squeeze the thing"

[@shaunfosmark]

That last loop to steal your cobra away was impressive

[@S.Figur-the_real_one]

Yes it was so nice...

[@danielcooney5718]

I don't play DCS but watching a listening to you Growling Sidewinder had helped me get better at dogfighting

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Glad to be of service. Thanks for watching.

[@danielcooney5718]

@@GrowlingSidewinder keep up the great content

[@Matisaro]

A cool death shot may be to put the camera right where the plane crashes and look straight up as it comes.

[@phantommenace5407]

Thank you for your daily uploads. You fast became one of my favorite content creators

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Thank you I appreciate you watching

[@S.Figur-the_real_one]

That Mirage move at the end...nice. Thy for all this nice fights^^ Keep it on.

[@ksenonscentral1187]

I gotta love the new thumbnail format, great upgrade!

[@dultanur]

The Flanker is just so damn beautiful it auto wins all fights. I’m straight up pulling the eject handle when i see that thing coming.

[@mfish9374]

I love this time of year, cigar and whiskey, sitting on the deck and watching Growling.

[@JH09SUMIT]

The way you describe the mirage really suits its name.

[@roberth7100]

"My bad for even suggesting it." Man I always love your quips.

[@johnp6419]

Loving the camera angles in the last couple videos

[@type40tt]

"It's not the plane, it's the pilot." was the quote I believe.

[@numbersletters3886]

You so close to 500k, congratulations GS

[@rubenvanessen1743]

Me: seeing exactly one black pixel on my screen GS: looks like an A-10 to me

[@tuunaes]

Well, that was obvious Warthog at 3:40.

[@SpaceMonkeySalo]

'Put the thing on the thing and squeeze the thing' Is definitely t-shirt material, maybe with the hud display?

[@jpteknoman]

the cobra is more of an offensive dogfight move than a defensive one. you pull hard the nose so you can get a fox 2 off on the enemy before he can turn his nose your way

[@GatorAaron]

I LOVE any time GS even tries to be proud when it's not a kill...brrrrrrrrttt... Haircut. 😂🤣 7:43

[@frenchcountryball3138]

the a10 using the gun to stabilize was the most hilarious part of the video

[@joshuayoung1424]

460,000 subscribers is way less than it should be. This content is mint.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Thank u, I appreciate you.

[@zx-3948]

And in typical GS fashion, "we are doing fine." Immediately gets shot "Nevermind."

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

"Gotta put the thing on the thing, then squeeze the thing." Genius.😂

[@BigBossIvan]

Goose wouldn’t have died if they just put that GAU-8 Avenger on the Tomcat.

[@AhHereWeGo]

I was hoping beyond hope that when you pulled a cobra on the F22 that he would respond with a falling leaf and gun you, because it would have been the perfect comeback to the disrespect of the cobra

[@furinick]

"oh come here, I've got a Growling Sidewinder for you" and then he sidewinded everyone 📝🔥🔥

[@netwrkguy]

I'm gonna hit the brakes and he's gonna fly right by!!! YOU'RE GONNA DO WHAAAT????

[@MrBombzzz]

"I'm actually putting up a fight against a Raptor" It was at this moment he knew...

[@dreci3001]

having a plane that can do that and continue flying is a bonus

[@mathiasellmenreich2953]

Love your videos!!!!! Happy for your success man, deserved!!

[@axelord4ever]

I'm liking these half-blind encounters.

[@preppen78]

yea, agreed. It's a nice twist and good variety

[@axelord4ever]

@@preppen78 I hope we see full encounters, not just dogfights. Would be a good occasion to discuss asymmetric BVR fights, and what would essentially boil down to the luck of the draw.

[@adamgatehouse2403]

**Flanker** Weeeeeee Cobra **F22** Hold my beer "Proceeds to out cobra the "SU-27"

[@codychild2665]

I thought the A-10 was just strafing 30 mm because he was out of control trying to get a lucky shot. But when you said it was to stabilize him...🤯

[@plixplux]

Ah yes, the winning strategy of putting the thing on the thing!

[@Skyfighter64]

You also have to squeeze the thing. Can't forget that step.

[@Barcodum]

You know, I would love to see a Valkyrie modeled for DCS! I know, I know it’ll never happen but a boy can dream. 😁

[@FenrisSulfr]

Nice vid dude!! Love all your vids... Flanker has a special place in my heart, it has its flaws but its a great design and a nice multi tasker^^ hope to play DCS some day with this beauty

[@Krecikdwamiljony]

Forget about the split throttles, firing the gun to enhance control over your jet is the next new thing

[@eagle4010]

raptor be like: "nah man cobra aint workin with me"

[@heretolevitateme]

Opponent really puts on a masterclass of BFM, here.

[@Dyskombobul8td]

Seeing the A-10 lose control was a genuine giggle

[@saadsajidul9001]

Can you do some "Bandit's POV" for some cobras being done by you in the future videos?

[@mojin6167]

9:20 that's the poin that makes dogfights really interesting

[@CentralStateMower]

Su-27: I'll do a Cobra for you... F-22: Homie don't play that!

[@StudSupreme]

lol on the a-10 using its gun to get out of the spin, that was brilliant

[@air-headedaviator1805]

0:22 hmmm…whats one of the worst? At least in terms of fighters, and how would a bandit unknown of that turn out 👀

[@cockatoo010]

probably any that isn't meant for dogfighting? like an A10, or Su-25

[@karelpgbr]

This video was cool! I love the dogfight videos!

[@evey89]

"It's not that the cobra works, it's that it just confuses your opponent for a second." Sounds like working to me! lol 👍

[@Bumblebee7113]

"put the thing on the thing and squeeze the thing" - GS, 2023

[@Ardox_the_fatebreaker]

That cobra you pulled reminded me of that scene in indiana jones where he just shoots the guy with the sword

[@efrayimrothschild2048]

😂 Just put the thing on the thing and squeeze the thing… I love it. Love your videos Growling Sidewinder

[@kerof4091]

Yes! More flanker videos!!

[@cshan2313]

"Put the thing on the thing, and sqeeze the thing" - GS 2023

[@maxjosephwheeler]

*GS......How about a bandit pilot Resume for each vid? How long they've been playing DCS, call sign, favorite plane/map, other interesting facts, where they're from, set up, anything you can think off!*

[@shadowrainexia]

After watching that 1st Cobra and kill, I suddenly had the urge to buzz the tower. Or the Admiral's Daughter 😆

[@haunter_1845]

I'm a big fan the Bandit Unknown videos. I also love the Battlefield 1942 theme music.

[@o-manthehuman7867]

I love bandit unknown a lot-- could we have more double bandit unknown (like the NATO vs Warsaw Pact video)? I like the variety :P

[@kennydee8296]

great to see the Mirage again 👍

[@FRboi]

Nice vide GS, I would love to see video like this but maybe with the jf-17 to see its limits

[@yasiJ9877]

First cobra is stunning ❤

[@debbiestimac5175]

The gun employment by the Raptor was razor sharp. Dissected those stabs and then removed the engines. Beautiful airmanship!

[@lilketchuppacc]

Top tier recovery just beautiful

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

Just as I get back to my apartment for lunch. Perfect timing. The moment you said "what do you think it's gonna be" I thought raptor. Either that or you're gonna say wtf real soon because it's a yf23

[@BinaryKiller_Recoded]

I have the Su-27, Su-33 and Su-25, they are all super fun to play

[@UncleDon226]

I just LOVE the bandit unknown series

[@williamperryman6957]

gotta excecute the last part of the cobra. push the nose down and trust they will be in your sights...use the force GS

[@bhanusharma233]

love these bandit unknown videos!!

[@falcordamascus4420]

You are the bees knees GS , being a top player while also being a narrator and educator to history buffs and aspiring players. Many hats being worn . Cheers

[@johncee853]

After the A10 fiasco, I expected Bane to bring in an F302!

[@casesully50]

Put the thing in the thing, and then squeeze your thing. Careful GS, you could end up with a little GS with that strategy.

[@timtitus5002]

Seems like the cobra could be nice to give you snap shot fox 2s also.

[@pumarolz]

Please use the ending song more , love every second of the vid and the song at the end

[@toaninh9120]

ngl that cobra against the F22 was great

[@daviddoyle982]

Also, love the videos mate! From a man down under 🇦🇺!

[@ivanstepanovic1327]

1:56 Looks like you went from cobra kind of into the bell maneuver... Bell is a figure or maneuver Russian pilots at least (not sure about others) call when you go straight vertically up and gradually slow down until the plane for a short period of time hovers in place. Then it slowly starts going down tail first, then they flip it and put their nose down to gain speed. Didn't do it all the way so, but kind of looks like it... BTW, cobra seems useful only to manage your closure; if you see you are about to overshoot...