F-4S BEGINNER'S TUTORIAL in 10 Minutes | War Thunder

[@jaek_898]

2024 update for those of you picking up the F-4S on sale: MULTIPATHING WAS NERFED which means you have to be much closer to the ground to evade missiles by flying low. It's still possible, but try it at your own risk and be careful of splash damage. Going 90 degrees and using chaff is safer. The same goes for your missiles however, they are more deadly now. I plan on making a revamped jet guide for 2024, but for now I'm leaving this one up since most of it is still relevant.

[@MS07B3-G0UF]

I picked this plane up, and have been struggling with it. Found this and I’m gonna take some notes. Very clear instruction. Thank you.

[@titirex1408]

my rwr isn't working, do you have any tuto for it ?

[@simpletrailers1161]

can you make a general tutorial on planes, radar/irs missiles how to aim and fire them when you have both types of missiles on board etc

[@jaek_898]

@@titirex1408 Make sure your RWR sensitivity is set to 100% in options. Other than that, the F-4S's RWR is pretty limited and struggles with pulse-doppler radars, you won't get lock or launch warnings (but locks will give a constant tone).

[@ForceofCut]

Really great tutorial i have now the choice between this and the f5c

[@_Joob]

Jaek casually dropping the highest quality, no-nonsense, well spoken, highly detailed plane guide I’ve ever seen.

[@TransportSupremo]

Real

[@totallynotFrank]

not hating on jaek but man that’s a very subjective comment. there’s plenty of cc out there making highly detailed guides as well. defyn, Tim’s variety and a few more. calling this the “highest quality” is just a thoughtless comment.

[@cnj1569]

JOOB I LOVE YOUR CONTENT MAN!!!!

[@TransportSupremo]

@@totallynotFrank "very subjective comment" no sheet Sherlock. Giving your opinion is subjective

[@SeekerHead]

@@totallynotFrank 🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@SeekerHead]

He finally actually played WT

[@cookiewookie1446]

yo

[@tamamonomae7465]

I'm

[@Arankchess112]

1. Shows up after 3 years on a new game. 2. Starts out with a intro straight out of vintage 2005/2006 KZbin. 3. Gives a straight to the point, extremely clear and consise F-4S tutorial generalizable to most top tier jets WITHOUT comparing it to the F-4J 4. Refuses to elaborate. 5. Leaves. You've earned a subscriber.

[@cookiecraze1310]

He also just dropped the best radar guide in the history of this game. It's on Defyn's channel as they worked together on it (I'm assuming because if it dropped on his channel alot less people would see it) but god damn is it good.

[@perlin586]

Except...HE DIDN'T LEAVE

[@Trustfact0r]

reddit aaah comment

[@animalgamers4977]

Bro is singelhandedly carrying all USA wallet warriors💀

[@DylanBeauregard-d4h]

Why does it matter if someone pays for shit in a game? They worked for that money shouldn't they be perfectly fine spending it?😂

[@xpostmortemx6793]

Do you want the wallet warriors to stay horrible or do you want them to actually help teams?

[@S28426]

This guide has no business being this good. Concise and understandable to someone new to top tier (air that is) yet detailed enough to actually help a ton.

[@Panocek]

Adding two cents: -F-4S features radar gunsight, called EEGS. It gives lead indication when you have radar lock and you're within +-1km of the target, something that eventually was added to most Phantoms. -Going perpendicular to the radar source when defending against radar guided missiles works because you're defeating Pulse Doppler radar on the attacker as well receiver on the missile, though this is range to and target altitude dependent. If attacker uses Search mode, you deploy chaff then turn sideways to get as far from it as possible, to get out of radar illumination cone. Reason being, CW (Continuous Wave) seekers are modeled to use Doppler receiver, looking for difference in speed. And as chaff deaccelerates VERY fast after ejection. Thus, just deploying chaff and staying relatively close to it from attacker perspective may result in danger noodle spooking you anyway.

[@TheStig_TG]

You seem very smart, how long/hard (haha) will it be to learn how to use the radar and AIM-7Fs?

[@Panocek]

@@TheStig_TG This video as well Tims Variety review + radar guide are pretty much spot on when it comes to knowledge needed, then its matter of practice.

[@TheStig_TG]

@@Panocek How should I play this thing, flank and stay low or sit back with AIM-7F

[@Panocek]

@@TheStig_TG Flying low, treetop kind of low is no brain way of defeating radar missiles, as even PD radars aren't immune to ground interference (?) as seen on 3:28 - radar lock is maintained, but shifts to the ground, ensuring missile will miss Flanking isn't the best idea IMO, as enemies will be already in, or close to notch position. Flying high can be high risk, but also high reward. Above 5.5km contrail forms, which is one sure way of attracting attention, but just below that, you might stay outside of search radars of all the players staying on the deck. Still, be on a lookout for missile contrails that might be coming your way from Phoenixes and pay attention to RWR. While Sparrow does have good range in ideal conditions (6km+ alt, 1ma+ speed, target oblivious to RWR screaming for more than minute), it seems to be the most effective between 2 and 5km, leaving as little time for enemy to react as possible. If enemy starts notching, you turn into them to delay radar losing lock for as long as possible, that one or two seconds extra can make a difference. And get acquainted with HMD, that is one major advantage in combat, both getting off-boresight locks (5:30) as well maintaining radar silence when ambushing - radar doesn't emit until you ask it to find targets you're looking at

[@TheStig_TG]

@@Panocek Thanks

[@dtbeagle]

I actually never thought about rocking an extra Sparrow over the AIM-9s. Gonna go try that out. Feel kinda dumb because the AIM-7 is definitely my best weapon

[@gahnanschaff1361]

1:23 - Selected Weapon Mode 2:07 - Radar Controls 2:36 - Radar Modes and Suggested Use 3:45 - Radar Display (Information and Meaning) [Various Modes Included] 6:05 - AIM-7F Sparrow 6:47 - Jaek is Judge, Jury, and Executioner 6:53 - AIM-9H Sidewinder 8:10 - He Knows You're Skipping the Tree (Flares) 8:46 - Notching (Radar Missiles OP) 9:21 - RWR (Still good with current update)

[@anonanon5146]

Paypig, pls

[@agustinh4781]

what did the update did to the rwr

[@VERTIGO1327]

No cap I think this is one of the most well done tutorials I’ve seen on war thunder👍

[@adoplwt]

This is propably the best explaining video about F4S, nice man, GG :)))

[@NorthernNorthdude91749]

This is a fantastic guide. I recently bought the F4S to grind out my US air tech tree since I don't really have any interest in WW2 piston engine craft and only really care about jets and didn't wanna wait months to get to the stuff I'm actually interested in. The fact it's a Phantom II is a plus since it's one of my favorite jets. This guide is definitely gonna help me adjust to the change in flight mechanics.

[@billydoe6240]

Bro absolutely top teir video. Thank you covering how the radar works, what to keybind, and overall being very clean informative and to the point. Overall excellent video. Keep up the good work

[@Garfieldonaperc]

I can’t believe Jaek is making a real video instead of creating shitposts. I think that was in the book of revelations somewhere

[@demonicsuagercane]

I did not realize this was jaek at first. Very high quality first upload!

[@OneManMakes]

One of the best guides ive seen in a long ass time, Keep up the awesome work!

[@aceofthunder9868]

What an awesome guide for such a small content creator, your hard work definitley deserves more subs.

[@Sgt_Whiskeyjack]

Very detailed good job man!

[@elenaeverett4481]

Biggest props for the Ac5 menu theme

[@dampsYouTube]

This is, without a doubt, the best video I have ever seen on a WT breakdown. Keep it up and you will have a really big YT channel. Look forward to more of your content.

[@sterlin_merlin1632]

Amazing tutorial, covered every single point, subscribed because I’m excited for more

[@Boris_The_Turtle]

Yo this is a higher quality guide than... well... every other related guide on KZbin.

[@mateuslobo7694]

Brazilian here. Your videos are directly and smart. Love to see how good you are speaking and teaching. You actually is what beginner's players need.

[@D77tcPelican]

I don’t have the F4S but this was one of the simplest and most understandable guides I have ever seen. I learned so much from it.

[@Easton18191]

Definitely the most well made war thunder guide I’ve ever seen 10/10

[@OrigamiScubaGear]

That was easily one of the most helpful videos I have seen on any war thunder topic. Well done.

[@xenophobicsokkorean6055]

As a phantom player that has the 4S, this really helped with my technical work. Before that I had no idea which mode was pulse Doppler. Much appreciated ❤

[@corebeats3749]

good job with this you really just came out of nowhere and dropped some really solid info. I’m already top tier but even I didn’t know some of the things about the radar so thanks lol

[@pindell_09]

jake seek didnt send me here i came here for you my boy🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tormundwildling3772]

I USUALLY find tutorials painful to watch but you made it simple gave instructions that someone with ANY keybind setup could follow preciate ur help u made the f4s easier to use!!

[@cyxclr8]

Came here from Seeker's channel. Good job on a great tutorial.

[@SeekerHead]

Real solider ❤

[@ExecutivePuma]

this helped me so much and was a simple, high quality and understandable video. I know this aint much (im poor) but thanks again

[@223frankthetank]

Awesome tutorial, I’ve been flying the F4S for a while and it still helped me with some things I didn’t realize. Thanks!

[@NOTSabreSouls]

this guide is really helpful for new players like me who were told to buy this by a friend but said friend never explained how to use Jets an updated guide will be much appreciated

[@jackhull8304]

Great video. The radar has been the biggest obstacle I have with this jet. I’ve only started to employ it to its full potential. Thanks for the info!

[@TNKDestroyer]

Might be the best to the point guide I’ve seen on a war thunder vehicle. Quality content

[@FredFake]

Thanks, I just unlocked the tech tree Phantom (F-4J) and this guide was really helpful to understanding the radar modes and how they're used.

[@BufferThunder]

Joob sent me here, and thank god. I subbed btw.

[@minsanboyo]

This is a very good and informative video

[@sunsuu]

this is a phoenomenal video. it had way more information that actually benefited me than what i expected from just browsing suffer thunder yt. i just wanna say, ur information here was extremely valueable people say "thanks" all the time, but truly, that you man.

[@infacix]

a good quality vid with no bs while getting right to the point and stepping into the shoes of a player whos new and just bought a high rank premium. nice

[@wellisuckatplayinggames6917]

No offence to Tims Variety he did explain radar quite well but I understood a lot more for Jaek_ about not only the F4s radar but for all post cold war era planes with iff radar and radar in general.😂

[@Mike-vn8sn]

I thought this was a very informative tutorial on how to fly top tier planes in general. This was a very worthwhile video tutorial and I really appreciated it!

[@shirro2845]

this is the most quality tutorial that i've ever seen on war thunder, you've earned a subscriber

[@AverageWTPilot]

Very good and informative video.

[@like30pencils]

Having a lot of fun in my phantom thanks to this video. Super easy and fast to understand, great content.

[@itsjustmenova]

Despite being level 100 and having played the F-4s for months I never knew the Doppler radar had to be enabled… this is quite the game changer

[@LincolnChagas]

Congratulations for the outstanding work!!

[@raganash5759]

I cannot explain to you how much I needed this.

[@Yoko_Grim]

This video 100% helped me understand how to play top tier jets. Like I never really understood it until now. And I’m glad I get it now.

[@jimmykm5664]

Good Guide clean ez to learn

[@Idk-cz9ms]

Using this for my f4j because man I am not impressed by the f4 platform so far

[@cookiecraze1310]

Adding to the stuff said in the video, in the F4J don't bother trying to dog fight. If you need to use the gun on unaware targets but without those leading edge slats you'll turn like even more of a bus than the F4S. 7F's best ranges are 7-2km for close range enemies that appear aware, however if they seem to be a bot or just haven't bothered to watch a tutorial on top tier and are high above the ground feel free to throw a 7F at them from 15km. Go for enemies that are low on speed or high above the ground with 7F's. If they're slow then you can bop them before they can get close to the ground, and the same goes for if they're high. You do have the second best SARH in the game and a decent radar, so play to those strengths. The F4 is a massive missile bus and won't win many confrontations against gen 3.5 and 4 aircraft.

[@alexram184]

Great tutirual to forward it to new players, who are pestering the common discord communities with their questions :)

[@n4chos161]

general lee, seek, and joob combined

[@SeekerHead]

he’s mine 😤😍

[@GreysonRussell-tl7mn]

thank u so much u have completley changed my gameplay with the f4s and im having so much fun now

[@ODST_Parker]

Well that's an instant subscribe. I am very much looking forward to more of this. That music is perfect for this, by the way.

[@joyboy7002]

Love the ace combat music playing in the back

[@neologic-gaming8141]

This video got me from an inexperienced noob who dies immediately to getting a good, consistent 4-6 kills per match plus a base kill or two. Thank you so much now that I can actually use this jet to its fullest potential

[@CircuitCatWT]

Based Jaek video???

[@eddie5z518]

Im an Xbox player who cant find a single video for XBOX air controls, but this video was very helpful. It was hard to find the right key binds for anything. Eventually I figured it out and now can use this plane a lot better. Thankyou

[@Weaponized__]

This tutorial is amazing. Well done!

[@Enteropy23]

his one and only war thunder video his best video

[@bjeresqred7578]

Thanks man, great video. I think we definitely need the missile launch alert sistem.

[@burningnephilim]

Just a note: somewhat recently, pulse Doppler mode for the F-4S has IFF. All targets show up as a single horizontal line as before, but friendlies have a second horizontal line at the very top of the radar display.

[@RUNNER_HIT]

0:02 exactly how it felt to play it at first

[@frozenstar7048]

I can't remember the song name

[@newzarte]

Thank you for this vid , im not a begginer in top tier but ive never played a plane that rely a lot on its radar before so its help alot

[@quicksilver-vv768]

Fantastic guide brother

[@ddiscorama]

thanks m8 perfect video

[@jimmy_up211]

Love the tutorial. And the music. Makes me miss Ace Combat so much

[@chriskennedy3156]

Fantastic tutorial!! Helped me out a lot!

[@Combat-Wombat]

Jesus first few seconds I was almost sure Seek did me good :D

[@AverageWarthunderEnjoyer]

Yoo thanks for finally making a channel jaek

[@Element0145]

Videos a year old and the phantoms currently sitting at 11.3 and is subject to round after round of f14 missiles from 12 miles away

[@virus280]

Dude thanks to this video im having more fun than ever before! thank you!

[@cadon_slayer4285]

I loved this guide and I appreciate it. The radar section helped alot I thought the HMD was useless when i get home I'm going to try to lock it in test flight (getting this plane for christmas)

[@LatentAxis]

not gonna lie, got me tempted to come back to the game after a year or two of not playing it. definitely got me subscribing!

[@eldarguardian6485]

That classic youtube video caught me off guard. Good times when I have been looking for IL2 guides and yeah, most of them had Aces High, Paranoid some Rammstein, Linkin Park etc, also those watermarks from recording software XD

[@GeneralLee2000]

Great job man, I'm so proud you got it out :) Onwards and upwards! 🫡

[@johndouglas-pt6ce]

This was great. Thank you. Great info

[@GandziaxBG]

That intro got me good, and nostalgic. ❤😂

[@handlesarecringe957]

You can now fire chaff and flares separately using the select countermeasure keybind

[@tjm937]

Well done, succinct, and helps players dive into play.

[@navalbrave4094]

This was the most helpful thing i have ever seen

[@Act2ve]

Loving the tutorial, but I am having absolutely terrible luck with the 7F. It’s going to targets that I don’t even have locked up and no, I’m not talking about chaff

[@liamboyle9199]

Give this man a medal and I don't even like top tier😂

[@n3ur0ph1n]

Thank you so mutch for this video. A friend recommend you and I follow you instantly

[@about30llamas]

Finally a video that isn't overly complicated!😅

[@YourBoiQuintus]

holy moly now i can bomb faster thanks

[@Error-5478]

This was immensely helpful, thanks. Now I can die a little less painfully in top tier.

[@darlooksansatom7921]

Another tip worth mention is F4S/F4J/F14A Lack PD RWR Meaning if Enemy launch PD AIM-7 You wont get any RWR warning. Easy kill for unaware F4S

[@jaek_898]

Yep, the F-4S rwr is a fascinating beast and i want to cover it in detail when i remake my rwr video since theres a lot of misinfo floating around (for example, some people thing MID is MPRF and HI is HPRF...)

[@ghostgr43]

Thank you this helped me so much, I got the Russian radars down. But struggled with this.

[@TheMiGFox]

You said you are not gonna dive in to key binds. That's why I would recommend one, it depends on personal taste I like setting flares to the same button as decreasing throttle. (As long as you have another alternative for throttling down without flaring. This way you drop flare and automatically stop the afterburner.

[@thelethalpredator672]

I don't have the f4s yet, but plan to get it on the anniversary sale. I've been test flying it recently just to learn to use it and to see for sure if I do want to buy it. I was really confused on how to use the aim 7s and radar modes as I'm just hitting rank 6 and getting access to that type of stuff

[@marcindelax1350]

i played wt for 7 month with no premium just free to play i got mad yesterday bought the f4s and your video helped alot thanks

[@Petrified_Fox]

Thank you for this guide! I bought the pack today and I have been having a lot of fun but i cant figure out top tier.

[@Jackson1969.]

Thankyou! Finally after 4 months of owning the f4s I can fire aim 7fs lol

[@jok.8]

Thanks this was really helpful LIKE REALLY HELPFUL

[@colinwine-tq1zl]

Bro thank you dude I got this and I only have experience from the su 25k so I had some experience with top tier but you saved me because I got the f4s so thank you dude

[@YamahaR12015]

Ace combat 5 music was a nice touch

[@ivan5595]

I learned a lot of this through bombing tbh. Running bombs (stock grind etc) requires even more defensive movements since your offense is inferior