LEARNING TO PVP WITH THE F-16 VIPER IN THE MOST REALISTIC FLIGHT SIM! - DCS World F-16C

[@ralfidude]

Very nice video man. Enjoyed it!

[@OperatorDrewski]

Thanks dad!

[@coreymarshall462]

Thanks dad!

[@skittlyscooter1779]

enjoy ur vids aswel ralfi

[@TangoIndiaMike144]

Happy to see you're still alive ralfi

[@frederikdemant4647]

Hi ralf

[@ygz_ngl]

"... after heavy maintenance costs of tomcats were wearing thin on the *US's very low military budget ...* " *_*proceeds to show 700B$ budget_** I almost spit out my water, well done Drewski!

[@Yssauc]

A quote that can only come from a true american.

[@cnlbenmc]

Well the budget wasn't as numerically large back when the F-16 was in development, though I believe that a larger percentage was spent back then.

[@dylannix4289]

Drewski is actually an S-tier memelord, he just keeps it on the low as to not break our _IMMERSION_

[@Joze1090]

Lmao that got me too

[@barnabasld9600]

When in Growling Sidewinder server online?

[@ChristianNelsonn]

Fun fact; the official name of the F-16 is still the Fighting Falcon. It hasn't changed. It was commonly called Viper by F-16 pilots because they thought it looked like the Viper fighters in the original Battlestar Galactica.

[@SternLX]

Yup, having spent 12 years in the USAF supporting F-16's from late 80's through the 90's, I commonly heard the Pilots refer to them as Vipers still. On paper from General Dynamics however it was the F-16 Viper during development and testing phase(the YF-16). An internal Code name of sorts. The "Fighting Falcon" part was added later by USAF PR Dept and it stuck.

[@TomBrady2316]

The F-16 has a variant named the Viper that was shown off in 2012 by LM. It's the F-16V. That's what this plane is in the video. It has better avionics and speed to name a few things.

[@stevemc6010]

It'll always be the "Fighting Falcon" to me because that's what the picture books I had as a kid called it lol. Man those were great with all the photos from the Gulf War and Allied Force from the 90s.

[@CocoDave37]

Another name though derogartory is " Lawn Dart "

[@velyse]

@@TomBrady2316 The model available in DCS is the F-16C Block 50

[@bingoberra18]

11:20 this is what actual JA37 Viggen pilots have said after going into the JAS 39 Gripen. That it is so easy it takes the fun out of it a bit.

[@wheresjerz8021]

I cant imagine the F22 ever being on here unless it is essentially an artists rendering using word of mouth from pilots, but it would be so cool to be so stealthy you can fly up under someone.

[@bruhomlet7649]

The editing, timing (especially with the intro) and camera work was phenomenal!

[@xxnvytechxx6417]

Ikr. That intro was insane!!

[@HopperNation]

It literally gave me goosebumps in 5 seconds.

[@Luminarada80]

Yea this video had a nice flavor

[@NathamelCamel]

Was thinking that the whole time. It makes the video so engaging to watch

[@BootyYeeter]

And the commentary

[@axeyouaquestion33]

I personally think Fighting Falcon was a dope name. We already have an attack heli named Viper and a sports car with the same name. Fighting Falcon was a little more unique imo

[@jaxastro3072]

Even just the Falcon would have been cool. Imma agree with you that Viper fits the AH-1Z much more. Just go watch a video of a falcon flying through dense trees at high speed, tell me that is not a perfect fit for the F16

[@ChristianNelsonn]

The past tense is unnecessary since no one changed the plane's name. It's still officially the Fighting Falcon. Viper is an unofficial nickname given by early F-16 pilots because they thought it looked like the fighters (Viper Mk.I) in Battlestar Galactica.

[@BatmanDrugs1]

It's still officially the fighting falcon

[@romeovictor6223]

​@@ChristianNelsonn Still referred to as the viper by todays pilots as well, not just early ones. Also not just battlestar galactica, but the nose section and that unstable body, pilots say it looks like a snake rearing its head to strike. Falcons a cool name, but definitely not as unique as one might think. Pretty much any aviation named after a bird is really cliche. F15 "eagle". "Thunderbirds". "The Falcons of Russia". A4 "Skyhawk." The list goes on. All legendary planes, but thats not the point. I'd say the viper gives the plane character. Distinguishable and unique amongst fixed wings, like the phantom or the tomcat. It sounds quick, deadly, clever, and efficient. Just like how their pilots fight in them IRL.

[@d0ppler77]

The offical name is still Fighting Falcon, Viper is just a nickname. Just like the Warthog. The official name is still Thunderbolt, even though "everybody" refers to it as the Warthog, or just simply "Hog"

[@AleksWorkshop]

goosebumps from that intro

[@LupeTheFool]

Yooo, aleksworkshop, glad to see you also enjoy the god tier content from drooski

[@abdullahsaadat524]

@@LupeTheFool Me too bruh

[@AmauryChihuahua]

I get those goosebumps everytime ye

[@Essah15]

You know the viper has a helmet mounted sight you can use to lock people off boresight with. just turn it up and hit TMS up long to slave the radar to it.

[@spiderpotato1139]

The F-16 has an EPU, so you can glide for 10 extra minutes with it on, if that answers your question

[@Danlovestrivium]

Ackchyually... You are correct, the EPU will power the aircraft for about 10 minutes. However, while the aircraft is in flight, the emergency power system is using bleed air along with hydrazine (and nitrogen) in order to provide power to the aircraft. This greatly extends the amount of emergency power time the aircraft has. However, if hydraulic pressure drops down too far, the EPU will increase the amount of H-70 it uses in order to generate hydraulic pressure and electricity to maintain flight. If the EPU was running on H-70 alone, it would be about 10 minutes otherwise, while in air, there is much, much longer time. There are numerous reasons the aircraft may have to fall back onto emergency power, not just running out of fuel. So the system is designed to allow power in other ways while still in the air without having to worry solely on a 10 minute fuel tank. With that said, Drewski here probably caused a thermal decoupling between the main power generator and the engine by running it out of fuel. The fuel provides cooling to the transfer case and once it gets too low and no longer provides enough cooling, it heats up pretty quickly. In order to save the expensive parts from catastrophic failure, there is a coupler that will separate the drive shaft connecting the two systems by melting above a certain temperature. Great job by the engineers for creating that setup. But the maintenance guys are gonna be pissed!!

[@spiderpotato1139]

@@Danlovestrivium didn't know that, thank you for the info

[@Danlovestrivium]

@@spiderpotato1139 No problem. In a former life I was and F-16 Avionics Specialist in the USAF. Today, I'm just a guy that likes watching youtube videos.

[@williamsanphy3126]

@@Danlovestrivium Nah man, I want that 33% from hydrazine exposure

[@noahhastings6145]

​@@williamsanphy3126Just drink a thimble and get 100

[@Bl0ck_5644]

19:38 thanks for this beautiful shot, its now my background and is perfect!

[@Alex_1652]

i played Project Wingman with Glass Cannon, Budget cuts and Camouflage Enabled at highest diffecculty, its pretty fun that way. recommend trying it.

[@sultros]

Beyond nicely done. Somehow you pull off the most entertaining success's. The F14.... bro you not only got ace in a day, you pull ace in one engagement.

[@lsdzheeusi]

You've really upped your game with editing, soundtrack, cuts, etc. Your best video yet! It also begs to wonder - if intense combat ever does break out over a densely populated place like Korea ... how many civilians are going to get taken out by the rain of jettisoned fuel tanks

[@zacharytracy3797]

Well an old maintenance man from a place I used to work at told me that his parents in Sweden saw people get into fights over jettisoned fuel tanks from Allied fighters and that they were extremely valuable for the high-octane gasoline (of which they had none) and the Aluminium.

[@Majima_Nowhere]

The name for the Japanese variant of this thing being the F-2 "Viper Zero" is so badass that it _alone_ makes me want to buy and learn this module.

[@lil__boi3027]

F-2 is based on it but its completely different plane, it has larger wing and a different radar

[@Terpenesteve]

the "Alexa" voice command set off my Alexa speaker LOL..on the plus side, it found a new pretty cool gaming soundtrack LOL 😍 Thanks Drewski, you always come through with the W for me! This video is one of my favorites...from the cut scenes,to the editing,to everything! You sure know how to make us Jet-heads quiver with pleasure!!! And as a F-16 DCS Pilot myself, this was pure ecstasy for me! Cheers to the best DCS Pilot, and Toober out there! Much love Drewski!!!!

[@jdgoesham5381]

You can make some sick videos with this game. The flyby has a sick cinematic feel to it. Gotta love this game.

[@majboomer1285]

I remember doing deadstick landings in Falcon 4.0...fun times! Great vid!

[@MotoMerc]

Opening Song is "Unburned Fuel" Hampus Naeselius for those asking. Now someone tell me the damn Project Wingman song!

[@Sharty_McFly]

Anyone else think that Drew should try flying some older planes like the F86 or maybe the Spitfire or P47

[@thepurpleplayer9168]

Would love to see him in a pure guns jet fighters like the mig 15 or Sabre especially since he loved the f 14 tomcat he would enjoy the rawness of it

[@frightfulbuffalo7081]

@@thepurpleplayer9168 or a mig 21 too. I would love to see him torturing himself.😂

[@Sharty_McFly]

@@thepurpleplayer9168 It would definitely be cool to watch Drew and Ralfidude fight against Longshot and Growling Sidewinder in Guns only.

[@mik-ws3zw]

yes, would also love to see some viggen in there too.

[@frightfulbuffalo7081]

Or a mig 29 or su30.

[@Tankdestroyer467]

The fact you use Project Wingman music made this 1000 times better for me. :3

[@russm3831]

I really enjoyed the video, it was nicely put together and great music too. Volume of the tunes was perfect as well. Nice flying Bud, keep'em coming.

[@ArnetPhotography]

ooooo is that an iaf camo scheme on your F-16? 😍😍😍. Gorgeous. Just ordered a flight stick for siming so hopefully see ya in the skies someday, cheers!

[@Eminentharp]

Watching your channel got me into dcs and now it's nearly 10pm and I'm beginning to master the Mig-29 Fulcrum, I can even land without snapping the gear!

[@rainbowgnarwhale7570]

another banger drewski. memes. kills. speed. keep em coming homie. best dcs content on yt no cap

[@Hangry_Hungarian]

Oh man, I been waiting for a DCS video from you for a while!

[@isaacmacqueen9695]

yo ive been playing project wingman for the past 6 months straight and its been amazing im glad to see you found it

[@jonnyj.]

Man, I absolutely adore your dcs videos. Also appreciate how much effort you put into the editing and storytelling aspects, it doesnt go unnoticed :D Btw that f14 clip was so badass lol

[@luxiet2518]

Flying Viper for over a year and i absolutely fall in love with it. I tried to learn F15E but i returned back to Viper because its just pleasure to fly.

[@matiasleivacirici7215]

I've watched the entire video 3 times already. Love the vibe and editing of the video. Love the F-16, I would appreciate more videos with it 😍

[@tonyrun5802]

I love it that you go in so hard, with project wingman AND ace combat soundtracks, and edit the video like a boss. props to you lad!

[@delta3675]

The radar gunsight in the 16 is great for acm. I rarely carry aim 9s now. If I do it’s usually a 3x1 load out.

[@kickschutte9930]

i am a complete noob so im probably way off, currently trying to laern the f16 by reading guides and watching turorials and using the in game tutorials. But i thought acm was for only for really close range, and that aim120 are for medium range and aim9 is for close range. If thats the case then why use acm and aim120s? Love if you could clear this up thanks!

[@dovaiS]

@@kickschutte9930 because you ideally want to engage people with aim120s but air combat is very hectic and things change fast, people will get within acm range sometimes.

[@foxtrot4104]

Drewski I have watched this same video 37 times, especially the intro. Every time you say "The Viper" and it goes BOOM WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH. I get chills.

[@DrkPhenix-gm9dq]

Oh man! U really made my day. I love how satisfying and joyful your videos are to watch. I am currently planning to build a PC for DCS and EFT coz my laptop can't run them for a long time without dropping fps or frying an egg.

[@TylerDurdenDoesNotExist]

Loved the editing, funny moments, the built up before the action and definitely the Intro. Please keep deliering masterpieces like this!

[@luke.h3858]

it’s been like 2 yearssssss thank youuuuu

[@onkko2874]

that project wingman soundtrack just puts this video all together

[@Eridu]

drewski never disappoints

[@SternLX]

I've got nearly 80 hours in military grade F-16 simulators. Full up 100% F-16 Cockpit. One of the perks of making friends with guys that work in the Simulation lab when I was in the USAF. :)

[@SpaceExplorer123]

I’m actually learning the F16 in dcs so this could actually help

[@cryx4]

"First, it was the light fighter. Then, the fighting falcon. And today? The VIPER." your script writing is on another level rn dude

[@Noock]

You're just getting better and better... Keep them coming!

[@thisgamerguy3414]

this is probably the most enjoyable to watch and beautiful dsc vid you’ve made yet keep it drewski

[@fletch7645]

instead of having to change your flares to byp, cms left will dispense one at a time!

[@AutorTegoFilmu]

Oh that was amazing! I love the editing and the dynamic of narration! Love you even more man!

[@KrazeeeOne]

Holy smokes. Gliding in on fumes. That was a great vid man. All the 3rd person shots etc really set it apart.

[@Babante3]

What’s funny is that when drewski uploaded this video, I saw two f-16 screaming over my head

[@BiggsN15]

Love these flight sim video's. Also love it when you use various clips to either make a point, or as the punchline in a joke. And a belated congrats on the growth of your channel 👏👏👌👍🤘

[@syphz0927]

I re watched that intro about 15 times, I've never seen someone actually express the vipers strength and overall just coolness, its one of my favorite fighters and all ways will be and that intro was just amazing it perfectly showed how amazing the viper really is. Love your content man probably my favorite youtuber if not my favorite dcs youtuber.

[@Zoms101]

Petition to make a Drewski voice pack for Jester.

[@Yoessa.]

the production quality of this video is amazing, i'm not even interested in fighter jets. but you know i'm gonna watch this whole video and 5 more after this.

[@Yonada]

I have the F-16 and I enjoy flying it in VR. That is just the flying aspect of it. I would love to get into pvp or even just pve on mulitplayer servers, but I am struggling to learn all the stuff.

[@RW-zn8vy]

What is it that you struggle with? What I usually do is arm up and cold start on the Nevada map and train from there. Land rearm repeat

[@after_midnight9592]

Every time I play on MP servers in VR, they're laggy and stuttery to a point where my head hurts, so I just stick to SP.

[@Yonada]

@@after_midnight9592 I'm not having any lag or FPS issues on the couple of MP servers I've tried connecting to (but it takes a loooooooong time to load them). I'm just really bad at the game. There's so much stuff I don't understand. Like for example, I had turned on the RWR power, but I hadn't realised I also actually needed to click some on-button for it. Why is that needed? Last time I tried, I also attempted to connect to SRS, but I couldn't hear anyone on any of the listed frequencies. Maybe I should just do as Drewski says and log on to the Growling Sidewinder pvp server and just die over and over until I start getting it.

[@after_midnight9592]

@@Yonada well, first thing, Id reccomend is, focus on BVR air-to-air first. Knowing rwr, aim120 and tws radar modes. The most basic things for long range engagements. Then you study missile defence and dogfighting at last. Cos you dont need to learn dogfighting if they destroy you before that. Its like eating an elephant, one bite at the time.

[@rewmeister]

I really enjoyed this video. just got this module, cant do much yet but it has been a blast to learn so far!

[@AirsoftManiac67]

As always, Quality Entertainment! Would you ever do a series to teach the basics of some of the aircraft? I know it isn't really your style but I feel that you would do an amazing job with it.

[@KX36]

drewski DCS basics would be like... plane go zoom, missile go whoosh, baddie go boom.

[@caboosecomposes1941]

Jesus that intro sent chills down my spine, well done!

[@TsZen876]

Love the DCS videos, very inspirational as a current noob. I've had the F-16 for a while but i don't get much time to play and I wanna take a break until I get headtracking as without it I get killed sometimes due to the situational awareness deficit.

[@thegrumba2907]

Did you get your headtracking?

[@TsZen876]

@@thegrumba2907 I haven't yet, but it is still on the list, Life loool

[@last_raven]

The F-16 is all electric, no backup flight controls. No power means no control. Needless to say that landing was CLUTCH.

[@darrellshepherd9948]

I love your content Drew! Keep it coming!

[@bails4830]

The cut aways showing you going supersonic is just 😍

[@Willroe-ni6fp]

Yoooo that intro was clean

[@squillen]

6:22 Song is Powerlines by Jones Meadow

[@theflightchannel7840]

What you should actually do with the F-16 is fly really, really high, and shoot down at your enemies, due to the fact that your missles have higher performance at thinner air. Plus you look down on all the people in the mountains.

[@LongTran-em6hc]

Big no-no since the server are filled with Tomcats anyway

[@theflightchannel7840]

@@LongTran-em6hc you can notch the phoenixes pretty easy, since their tracking systems aren’t as advanced as your average aim 120

[@LongTran-em6hc]

@@theflightchannel7840 it just get buffed in the lasted update.

[@2polev355]

Nothing sums up the GS sever better than going on a complete rampage against bandits who have little to no situational awareness, only to get team killed by a friendly F-16 who doesn’t know how IFF works.

[@killswitch141]

Drew, you gonna make me play DCS all day, cheers lol

[@collectiveworld4527]

that intro was too good to be true holy shit i might have just shat my god damn pants, good job drewski.

[@Short_Shots]

Every day, Drewski starts to sound more and more like Matpat

[@Sir.Craze-]

"very low military budget" Shows sneaky background image I always respect a man that can perfectly comunicate something without saying it!

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

Hey Drew! If you like planes that aren't so personality lacking, the F-5E is a great one to pick up. Would probably be up your alley, it's always been fun whenever I've flown it. However, take it into a cold war lobby rather than all planes.

[@tree_addict280]

The engine intake (or whatever it is) makes it look like the F-16 has a smile and that's why its one of my favourite.

[@Dingle81993]

I just want to say your editing and cinematics and b-roll and dedication to these videos is next level badass man Edit: thanks for pinning my comment drewski :D

[@jacobnegedly7441]

God when anyone says the f-16 viper I immediately get chills down my spine cause I love jet fighters and this beautiful beast is my second favorite plane

[@kiwihourzz]

Your content is amazing, you should try learning the f22 next if you haven't already

[@RW-zn8vy]

There is no F22 in dcs, only a mod

[@kiwihourzz]

@@RW-zn8vy ohhh ok that makes a lot more sense

[@larshedgehog2300]

You from new Zealand?

[@kiwihourzz]

@@larshedgehog2300 no lol

[@larshedgehog2300]

@@kiwihourzz Dang okay

[@thewarthogproject]

The Growling Sidewinder server is terrifying

[@ajburnett5640]

If you like the f16 you should definitely try the jf17. It’s got some f16 features mixed with Chinese and civilian parts and the amount of control you have from the hotas is awesome. Also the sd-10’s it fires out ranges the aim-120’s and have a decent hit probability. Would definitely check it out

[@axellory1715]

Probably the plane that I prefer in the game

[@Drnken229]

Aircraft: just took off the runway F-14: SO YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH

[@leonardskrabec9021]

intro song?? or where can i found it?

[@joshuasill4765]

Actually, the F-16s are called Vipers since they resemble the Viper star fighters from the TV show Battlestar Galactica, which was popular when the F-16 was being developed and fielded by the US Air Force. It's official name still remains the Fighting Falcon.

[@Zoddom]

I love seeing DCS getting so much attention nowadays. The F-16 looks so nice, but Ill wait for the EF-2000 though to get into modern fast jets, until then Ill stick to my Mirage and the A-10.

[@RW-zn8vy]

The euro won’t be out for another year or two

[@Zoddom]

@@RW-zn8vy I know. But theres still a lot to learn in the mirage and the a10, so Ill be busy.

[@shayman778]

13:10 love the Israelis F16 skin

[@Hammerpair]

Aim-120 go weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee "40 miles later" eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee BOOOM

[@itzyaboihugs5212]

"Voodoo 1, Viper's on station. Your journey ends here, Pilot. The skies belong to me!"

[@Lightning_aus]

Hey Drew I've noticed your game looks quite grey, have you ever considered installing shaders? (they really make the colours more vibrant and realistic)

[@archer1133]

It is a post-processing filter

[@AceCmbatguy25]

Came back just for the 0:49 shot, how incredible !

[@rockyboi9360]

I'm waiting for the day some mad man makes a g-force "simulator" chair for DCS.

[@pixel6173]

so.. how will pulling negative G's go? accidentally bump the HOTAS the wrong way and suddenly your chair tries to murder you. thats gonna be interesting..

[@rockyboi9360]

@@pixel6173 exactly.

[@RW-zn8vy]

@@pixel6173 🤣

[@SolidGray_]

If this is audio that you made, it is really good, it made the video just vibin to the music throughout

[@koustubhjain6789]

Hope our own Light Fighter turns out to be as good if not as better as the F-16 in the long run. Coincidentally, even it is called something similar, the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) rn. I know I am being too ambitious since its like the 2nd fighter our nation has indigenous developed (first one was the HAL Marut actually Kurt Tank, yep the German Aviation engineer guy from Nazi Germany had helped with it so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)

[@floydyeager2962]

Project Wingman’s soundtrack makes me feel things

[@justa2498]

Early gang OT

[@enginepy]

I love the exterior views and flybys. Really fun for us guys that don’t play.

[@overthreer]

Honestly, that intro felt better than most top budget film trailers I've seen recently

[@bugbuster8598]

0:17 I can hear happy polish noises😄. Well, I'm happy, too!

[@meach7570]

I work avionics for the F-16 in the Air Force so this is so interesting to watch. Love your stuff dude, keep it up.

[@LongTran-em6hc]

What do you think about the in-game avionics? Are they close enough with the real thing?

[@DoorlessRyan]

Hahah getting my first Hotas for my birthday in a few days and the f-16 is the first thing I’m flying. Great timing!

[@drew7518]

Bro your dcs content is my favorite by far

[@Liam-cm5vb]

11:31 "I think this guy is attracted to not me but the other guy, which is good."

[@MaximeGrenier11]

The intro alone made me buy the Viper throttle and stick from win wing, DCS and the Viper module... Well done sir

[@fuzzyhead878]

The terrifying is that I was watching the Pokémon anime at the same time the “Who’s that Pokémon?” bit came up.

[@frightfulbuffalo7081]

18:25 I literally blown my stomach by laughing.😂😂😂😂

[@nvgboiyes6386]

This is a nice video. My uncle was a f16 pilot back in the Cold War.

[@candle_eatist]

The YF-17 wasn't quite the hornet, the designs for it (evolved from the F-5) were passed over from Northrop to McDonnell, who later made the F-18.

[@UkrNomad]

I remember trying out F-16 for first time...you startup, taxi. Jet looks cool, then you put youre throttle to max, afterburner starts and then...you see it, The Fuel Flow...

[@RW-zn8vy]

i've never had that issue, you prob should not fly in full burner it'll drain any fighter and most certainly the viper 😂

[@UkrNomad]

@@RW-zn8vy I know that Viper is very manageable in terms of fuel, but still it's one of the most thirsty jet's in game, especially in hand's of new players. Just like Mig-29. F/A-18C have a very good feature that can show you optimal altitude and speed to get to your waypoint. (Very good for new players)