Mig-21 Fishbed The Silent Death | Cold War Era Combat | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Check out the Merch Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ < GS15 for 15% off everything in the store. As requested in the video, if you would like to see a cold war server set up please let me know, I'm trying to see how much interest there exists in the DCS community for something like the GS server but in cold war format. Thank you guys for watching and if you have any ideas for future videos please put them in the comment section below and they might just end up in the pipeline, thanks again, much Love.

[@JohnDoe-vf2es]

Could you do a P-38 vs Mosquito dogfight, please????

[@kaiezesi6630]

This one must've been for me ;)

[@e.v.nkljako1015]

Day 41 of asking yf 23 vs f 22

[@potatoskunk5981]

Day 69 of asking for A-10 vs F-86, or vs a series of different generations of jet fighter

[@deinemom3910]

Why is your MIg21 grey from the inside and not blue?

[@snaaail]

shooting down a mirage while your engine is restarting, truly a silent death

[@baomao7243]

If you want to fly again, upon returning to base, it is important to share the truth: “After multiple kills, I returned to protect the base and encountered an enemy who I downed at very short range; so short range that my MiG-21 ingested its debris, causing me to crash. Thank God i was here…”

[@Ifoughtpiranhas]

Or he could give the classic Sling Blade line, "It ain't got no gas in it."

[@seanfenick9375]

Nah. Just say. I don’t want to fly a used mig. I need a new one.

[@LilMissMurder3409]

@@Ifoughtpiranhas The Political Commissar will take a dim view of you accusing the Rodina of not providing for your needs. Off to the gulag you go!

[@robertkalinic335]

Comrade general, they filled my plane with american gas.

[@jimlthor]

Make sure you destroy the black box... gonna be hard to explain how it got AK bullets in it

[@firebald2915]

GS survives a crash landing barbeque and didn't get hit by a passing automobile. Win Win !

[@rohangangan8327]

GS as the last heavily upgraded Mig 21 Bisons have now been retired from the Indian Air Force. Will you make another video on these planes as a final farewell?

[@SacredCowStockyards]

Yes, please do this

[@mrcanid123]

This would be awesome!

[@brandonholmes8485]

Yes, please, please, please do this GS! It would be so good to give the AK47 of the skies it's final farewell.

[@robjohnson5872]

Your low terrain flying would make a crop duster pilot close his eyes and cry for Mama.

[@haunter_1845]

Imagine being the lineman servicing those powerlines as a MiG-21 in full AB flies under them.

[@Archer89201]

Silent hunting was definitely how the Vietnamese used the MiG-21 very successfully. They used GCI to position themselves behind and then do hit and run tactics , this was effective enough that so many of them became aces.

[@JagdgeschwaderX]

I think some of those Migs were flow by very experienced Russian pilots, there has been speculation about that for years.

[@colinmarshall6634]

@@JagdgeschwaderX It's already confirmed that it happened in Korea. Don't see why it couldn't have been Russians/Chinese pilots in Vietnam as well.

[@ducthanhnguyen9926]

@@JagdgeschwaderXnah most kills were from Vietnamese there used to be NK pilots in VN they made around 30 kills

[@Gunfreak19]

​@JagdgeschwaderX unlike Korea there are no sources that Russian or Chinese pilots flew in vientam. There was North Koreans in Vientam that flew MiG17s(and they generally didn't do very well) We have access to good sources on North Vietnam airforce and can usually name every single North Vietnamese pilot that shot down a plane or got shot down. The N Vietnamese would pull out and fly to China to avoid American attacks while they trained. Nk and Chinese engineers helped build and maintain roads and bridges. Russians and Cubans had advisors in country, usually help to train the North Vietnamese in use of SAMs. But no evidence of Russian, Cuban or Chinese pilots.

[@timonsolus]

@@colinmarshall6634 : North Vietnamese pilots were trained in the USSR and received the same training as Russian pilots. So they were just as good as the Russians after completing their training, and they were better than the Russian pilots once they had gained some combat experience (which Russian pilots lacked after the 1950's).

[@skoVBA2]

You overspeed the nozzle if youre over 1100-1200kph. It starves the engine, causes flameout.

[@jimlthor]

Explains a lot. I knew if you flew at negative G's for any amount of time it kills them, but I had wondered why it was randomly dying sometimes when flying in a straight line

[@fiat1314]

it's more about mach speed but yeah that close to the ground that's pretty much the speed you can go.

[@NathanOlsen-di9jh]

Bring on the cold war server! It's great to see this generation of planes getting some screen time and some good battles!

[@TjW.]

A lot more personal than slinging fox 3s 🤙

[@usptact]

Legend says GS is still walking back to the base.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

I'm almost there

[@Rough.91]

How to walk on the ground after eject???

[@dunneemofozilla5718]

Kinda refreshing, to see you fly as low as you did but without the cockpit yelling about altitude and pulling up, this plane was built for doing this!

[@a.anonymous1318]

I've been waiting for so long for some MiG-21 action The flyby shots are great

[@manjisaipoe517]

Hi GS. Interesting technique for avoiding heat seekers while hitting your target, but then again I hear that Fishbeds flamed out often enough pilots were very accustomed to the air starts, so...😅.

[@babouras123]

-Hi, can I get a MiG-21? -Where's the one you flew out of here in? -See that fire over there?

[@jikemenkins7098]

FYI... I'd be very pleased to see more CW era content on your channel. F5, A4, F4, M15, M17, M19, M21. I've learned so much from you over the years as you discuss and share the characteristics and history of the "teen" series fighters. Hopefully you will do the same for the CW era equipment we have access to?

[@CharlesHuse]

This brings 2 memories to mind. 1) That scene in "Flight of the Intruder" where they are trying to throw off the MiG and they accidentally cut off the engines on their A-6; and 2) "For a brick, he flew pretty good." - Sgt. Johnson, HALO 2. I can't imagine the MiG-21 having very good aerodynamics in an Engine Out scenario.

[@CharlesHuse]

@@Max_Da_G The MiG-21 really was not intended as a fighter. It was designed as a light, fast interceptor with some limited dogfighting capability. That is suggested by the overall design and having the general shape of a lawn dart.

[@SwingArmCity]

It may not be the fastest or the best dogfighter or the best at really anything, but it my favorite Russian (USSR) plane of all. Such an iconic cold war fighter.

[@hoffmani55]

Now the last Ju-87 scene from Dunkirk suddenly makes a lot more sense

[@Rufus6540]

"This Mig-21's not making it to the airfield." Well, not with an attitude like that it won't!🤣😂

[@calvinmasters6159]

MiG-21 was an interceptor, not a fighter. Same as F-104. Neither could turn but both were Mach 2 capable.

[@SledgeFox]

This was one of the most fun videos, thank you very much!

[@viperbaron1]

It would be interesting to see, maybe off to the side, your control inputs; throttle, speed brakes, amount of control surface deflection and so on. It's nice to see how the aircraft responds, but it's difficult to gauge performance without pilot input references. Thanks for another great training exercise.

[@oliabid-price4517]

Love the attention to detail with regards to your ejection and due care to civilians etc on the ground.

[@prichardgs]

I could never impress on you how much you have taught me. Thank you.

[@timsullivan4566]

GREAT ending! 😄 What an exciting madhouse - thanks GS!

[@saltygrasshopper]

That ending reminded me of the Russian test pilot that crashed his mig and by the time rescue caught up with him he was smoking a cigarette while watching is jet burn in front of him

[@titanuranus]

Dude, you have mad, MAD skillz at this DCS thing. I tip my hat in your general direction.

[@dinamanimutum3318]

Whenever you flew under those wires I clenched my jaw.

[@my-YT-account]

Thanks GS, i really love the oldskool jet fighter ❤

[@deinemom3910]

Why is your MIg21 grey from the inside and not blue?

[@timgilbert460]

Totally loved this! Thanks : )

[@AndrewDarkes]

That last kill was very funny man, love it

[@cristianradea]

Hi, nice to see this. My country Romania have Mig21 Lancer , retierd this year. Beautiful airplane.

[@rudelchw]

Great and funny video, love your sense of humour ... cheers from Chile

[@AndreReisz-kl1bx]

That f****ing plane looks like the best thing ive seen in a while.

[@Psych3Zenobia]

Such a cool looking aircraft, the MiG-21…

[@blackmamba0505]

It would be very interesting if there is on DCS the LanceR version of MiG-21, as the Romanian Air Force used them until this year, when they were retired (MiG-21 LanceR C). This version has better avionics, MFD's, HUD, new radar and capable to carry Rafael Python III (Israel) or Matra R.550 Magic 2 (France), air to air missiles. The LanceR's were modernised only for Romanian Air Force.

[@ilikecereal156]

Great to see the Mig-21 again. Be cool if you used it in some videos against the Mirage or F5

[@CypherC300]

I prefer this type of video (Fox 2s and Guns) over ones that feature more modern missiles. I find it hard to tell what is happening when the engagement ranges increase.

[@travishicks4883]

You’re getting executed for crashing that plane comrade

[@gwcrispi]

After getting 6 kills...

[@b2tall239]

Late model Mig-21s are the best looking jet fighters ever, IMO. And I'm an American. Thanks, GS.

[@x-raygamma]

Love the profile pic. I have a white gibby les paul!

[@kainhighwind263]

Absolutely loved it! Even though it is an enemy designed plane I still think that the MiG-21 is one of the best looking planes of all time.

[@bendoucet4508]

My brain when GS was walking around: don't get hit by a car... don't get hit by a car 😂

[@davidguest3506]

I love the mig-21 because it's so rewarding. It's not easy to fly but it's got a couple tricks up it's sleeve

[@scottcarter2362]

Those old cone nose MIGs are such great looking aircraft.

[@Ankhobo]

GS: worries about not crashing his ailing aircraft into buildings Also GS: doesn't worry about crashing bandit aircraft into buildings

[@retrico1298]

man i love your videos. Just wanted to say that

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thank you man, I appreciate you

[@diomedesbc]

I don't know why i love watching the sneaky mig 21 😄

[@tonycosby2919]

I really like these videos!!

[@abbaerfani9007]

Gerat video by you GS and they made MIG 21 just for that ambush not really Dogfight. Thanks again 😊

[@basecoat1966]

Beautiful camo.

[@KekusMagnus]

never missing an opportunity to fly under powerlines

[@n.s.3410]

that last kill though lol :)

[@vannlo355]

The blue and white on that MIG is beautiful 👀

[@billisaacs702]

Chet's nuts roasting on a an open fire...

[@muthaz1952]

You and these dead engine kills.. beauty

[@bridgecross]

Under the power lines... *boss*

[@kenmcclain1499]

Thanks!

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Thank you very much.

[@kenmcclain1499]

@@GrowlingSidewinder I love your videos. I enjoy your sense of humor.

[@IM2a1]

Those under power lines was not a by the book manoeuvre. But it's awesome.

[@TMHerron]

GS...slaying dragons in his airborne hoopty.

[@flinops]

didn't know you could walk in this game, damn!

[@vladlenvronsky8414]

Beautiful bird 😍

[@knightphaeton3744]

Not even beating the enemy, you even pay atention to not crash on buildings. A truly hero!

[@Bsquared1972]

...and that is why fighter pilots don't ride around in afterburner all the time. LOL

[@Kitesurfing_OZ]

LOL how funny, that you can walk back to your base ;)

[@kristopherbrowne5306]

dude scored 2 separate kills with a dead engine. somebody sign this man up for the air force LMAO

[@H82L00Z]

Cannot wait to see the Cold War gs serverc

[@qkurd9141]

Great!

[@madaxe606]

Cold War is best war. Bring on a dedicated server for sure!

[@dhooter]

Mig 21 goin ballistic on the deck. 🤘🤘🤘

[@9NeverNuts9]

Awesome glide kill! hahaha

[@muttbone01]

Hit an run tactics...modern version of the WWII Boom 'N Zoom. lol

[@csjrogerson2377]

Whatever GS is flying, whenever he is around things die, although the 2nd Harrier appeared to chasing him despite it being dead and pilotless.

[@LargeJiblets]

Yoooo, whats that cockpit livery? Looks great!

[@remain_]

Becomes an ace in one afternoon? Im sure theyd get you another aircraft asap

[@burhanilyas]

That was something unusual

[@DAMUSTOO]

Is it possible to fly along the edge of the clouds (very close) ? I have been looking for this type of video for relaxation for some time now. A long, calm flight along the edge of the clouds with a nice sunset, preferably at f14 or 16. Will DCS be able to render it nicely or do the clouds only look good from a distance?

[@farmergeo5374]

That was freaking awesome and a great finish with a stroll back to base.

[@kcmsterpce]

Enjoy the walk. I'm sure you're still walking.

[@stufbaby]

thank you for this: 6:40 - 7:22.

[@allaltitudeproductions]

The fact that the MiG 21 is the worst piece of junk (at least nowadays) makes it so appealing to fly.

[@matthewmontgomery6670]

Hey, GS, hope your day is going great.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Thank you, It is, I hope your's is excellent also.

[@brodymontague9433]

any chance we could see some Mirage F1 action?

[@SSJ4Brohan]

HAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! That's hands down the best kill to date. Imo. 😂😂😂

[@Hunter-zp5hd]

As always, love the old airframes. I’d like to see MiG-15 or 17 vs the 21. I’m sure it depends on how you use them.

[@MalwareVT]

Remember, crashing your MiG-21 and walking back to the airfield for a new one is faster than reloading.

[@farkinarkin5099]

11:13 dead-stick bagging an F-5 ??? They'll build a statue of you in Red square. LOL.

[@user-tj3ls8qt9x]

GS getting lucky while going down, wht are the odds on tht. Phew

[@bradhazard4118]

Would the cockpit still have power like that with the engine out? Backup power supply?

[@thepapermuffinusaf]

@GrowlingSidewinder could you do a video on F-15E dogfight guide, seeing as how its not great at it, i would like to know what to do to maximize its dogfighting potential

[@charlescomly1]

Wishing someone would send a side winder u0 your exhaust,

[@Michael_Michaels]

Is it possible to simulate some sort of (fictional) very fast, very high altitude fight? I'm thinking about a high Mach speed (Mach +2.8), above 80 thousand feet high. I'm aware that such event might require some rare machines (the YF-12 and MIG-25, perhaps?) or none existent fighters. And it wouldn't be as "busy" as these that you're used to show, with all the turns and maneuvers (the turns would be very challenging at these speeds, but a dogfight might be doable?). The passing-byes would be awesome to watch, though, at Mach 3 or 4! Thank you!

[@cavdrkz24]

Would love to see some F-5 footage.

[@sohrabroozbahani4700]

Radar on 21 is only good for finding targets in low visibility conditions, for the rest they will just GCI you to the target.

[@nikkis0981]

Honestly would love to get a gs cold war server

[@qkurd9141]

Hey Man, what about F-14a(Iranian), with Mirage-2000 in BVR, back in the days years ago, you did one, but it was dogfighting, a BVR is much more fun!

[@0xA9F]

at least the field is free of civilian car traffic...

[@SavasKara]

Hey @GrowlingSidewinder, what does the pilot says at the 0:04 of your intro? Still cant figured that out...

[@austinhall6083]

Casually walks back to base