NASA X31 | The Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability Demonstrator at Edwards AFB

[@PilotPhotog]

Correction on the wing area: It should be 226.3 square feet and 21 square meters. Thanks to everyone who pointed this out!

[@Horace1993]

There are multiple sources online with this mistake!

[@MrNickelbrille]

Ooops ,I was a bit tooo fast ;-)

[@swunt10]

somehow he forgot to mention the most important part. MBB came up with the TKF-90 concept which later developed into the eurofighter and is also the reason why the rafale and gripen look so similar. MBB tested their instability idea on the F-104G CCV experimental aircraft and then wanted to combine fly by wire instability with delta wings and canards for the TKF-90 concept with trust vectoring. that resulted in the x-31. it's also the reason why the eurofighter is capable of receiving trust vercoring if ever someone would order it as an upgrade.

[@nguyenthang-zz8dm]

Công nghệ hàng của USA quá đỉnh

[@donalddouglas5661]

Please show the F-18 Harve video!

[@PilotPhotog]

Working on it and thanks for commenting!

[@HyperSonica]

@@PilotPhotog

[@lawleokatsushika4621]

+1

[@dahawk8574]

​@@PilotPhotog, no love for the MATV? All three programs flew at the same time, and even made the cover of AvWeek with the 3 flying in formation. A glorious time to be a test pilot at Edwards. If only one video were to be made, my pick would be the F-16. It was by far the most elegant implementation. No hideous primitive paddles. Glorious. www.reddit.com/r/WeirdWings/comments/6g9c3w/three_thrust_vectoring_aircraft_in_formation/

[@tj_2701]

👍

[@bjmccann1]

I first learned about this plane while playing Jane's ATF: Advanced Tactical Fighters back in 1996.

[@PilotPhotog]

I remember those games...thanks for commenting!

[@adamjohnson4821]

That game was amazing. And that fighter with a flight control set up that fighter was a beast. I usually put a pair of gun pods on it and flew literal circles around the AI.

[@tj_2701]

I remember Jane's

[@bjmccann1]

@@adamjohnson4821 Yup. It was like flying a UFO!

[@bjmccann1]

@@Krangba LOL!

[@gideonunger7284]

Saw this plane next to the eurofighter in schleißheim in munich. Its suprisingly small in person. also great series

[@PilotPhotog]

It must be very impressive in person and yes it is small - you can get an idea during the footage with the F-18. Thanks for commenting and more videos on the way!

[@seventeenfive4635]

Saw it there too and had no clue what it was haha! I came to the museum to see the eurofighter after missing a show for one and it's not until now that I realized what this plane was. The video doesn't do it justice as to how small it was.

[@ScreaminD200]

Amazing video of the X-31. And not only would I love to see one of the F-18 HARV, but also a video on the F-16 VISTA.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and I should have mentioned the VISTA as well...will do and thanks for commenting!

[@ScreaminD200]

NP! I subbed btw!

[@xnomdfrost1938]

Every Ace Combat pilots that hears this jet could do post stall: Ight, imma gonna fly backwards while flipping around

[@PilotPhotog]

do it!

[@TheblueTraxxasRustler]

I’m still trying to figure it out

[@dartmaster501]

The X-31 used a maneuver much more effect than the cobra.

[@PilotPhotog]

@Lord Sidious indeed! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jOq6iQqKagfcU

[@PilotPhotog]

@Lord Sidious Thanks and likewise. I’ve thought about doing a Macross “parody” video but as of now have no timeline for one.

[@appa609]

I love this channel because even as someone who's known about these planes all my life, you show us amazing pictures and videos I'd never be able to find myself.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you I am glad you enjoy the videos...more to come!

[@DarthEarp]

Love the channel. keep it up I for one would like to see a video on the f-18 HARV.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks for the comment and being a long time subscriber, I am definitely going to do a video on the HARV

[@maxhaines3794]

Waited for ur next Video. Happy that I can watch it now before I go to bed. As always very interesting and high quality👌😍

[@warbuzzard7167]

Another stellar piece from the great Pilot Photog! Honestly your series has given this armchair aviator a lot of joy over the last few days. You are AWESOME!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you so much! I try to get a little better with each video so stay tuned!

[@Kantholz96]

F18 HARV ? Yes please ! Great Video as always. Keep the great work up :D

[@PilotPhotog]

Will do and thanks for commenting!

[@pottierkurt1702]

Another 2k subscribers !! Congrats dude. And the last 2 minutes of the video were really eye opening. Even I didn't know that.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and I am honored that I was able to impart new knowledge to you.

[@pottierkurt1702]

@@PilotPhotog are you gonna be able to add a join button 2 your KZbin anytime soon ?

[@lucianofaia3958]

Geez, feelin really old! As a 39y italian guy, i remember when as a kid i was passionate about airplanes, and the only things i saw adout the x31 was some pictures on the specialized magazine i used to buy. Well, now i'm really enjoing theese videos! Thx for uploading

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and thanks for commenting! I'm working on many more interesting aircraft, stay tuned!

[@billwilson4353]

I worked fire/crash at teddy's for 30 years, privileged to watch this on a daily basis

[@hedgehog3180]

I know everyone is talking about Ace Combat but my first thought was Planetside 2 and the ridicules meta that developed around every plane being a VTOL capable of stall fighting. It took a couple of months but once people realized that they had no reason to keep fighting like normal planes a whole new meta emerged around doing ridiculous maneuvers with the rotating engines and dogfights became a thing where you weren't trying to get on someone's six but rather trying to get above or below the line of their gun while you were facing them. And the devs embraced this style of combat really quickly and started supporting it with weapons designed specifically for it. It kinda ended up with something more similar to mecha fights from anime rather than your classic dogfights and some of the people who got really good at it could earn server and even game wide fame.

[@rachanathaker6731]

Superb video get to know something new every time I watch your videos keep up the good job

[@PilotPhotog]

Very happy to hear that and thanks for commenting along with your continued subscription!

[@Troubleshooter125]

I hadn't even heard about the F-18 HARVE aircraft until you mentioned it here. Absolutely make that video. Also, thanks for THIS vid on the X-31, a most remarkable and impactful aircraft!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks and glad you learned from the video. The HARV video is in the works.

[@jernejfunkl8300]

X-31 was very beautiful designed airplane with unbelievable maneuverability. I like it!

[@davidgpeterson]

I remember seeing news clips of the X-31 back in the 90s. I saw it do a max performance turn with thrust vectoring and damn near fell out of my chair. Nothing at the time could do what that little plane could do.

[@PilotPhotog]

That must have been an amazing sight and thanks for sharing!

[@davidgpeterson]

PilotPhotog it was. I appreciate this video because it talks about the J Turn and mentions it in context with the Cobra maneuver. Helps explain why the USAF chose to just go with bi-variate vectoring instead of multi-variate vectoring like the Soviets did.

[@techgamer6875]

Nobody: Ace Combat fans after hearing post-stall: :)

[@PilotPhotog]

This. AC for the win. Thanks for commenting!

[@travisbishop782]

Sadly, this plane was never in an Ace Combat game, that i know of. I know the X-29 was in a few.

[@Gaz_511]

I know its just a video game and not a flight sim, but Ace combat is an affront to the physics of flight!

[@DonVigaDeFierro]

@@Gaz_511 Hahaha. Post stall maneuvers go FWOOOOSH.

[@DonFatherTrump]

Did you hear Daredevil in your head while watching this?

[@the_average_juel]

I heard about this through a French program by the name of C’est Pas Sorcier. One look at it and now I need to know all about it. Thank you for this amazing video. Now I know everything about the Rockwell X-31.

[@amramjose]

Very cool; I saw this plane at the Air Museum in Munich in Dec 2016, and knew nothing about it. Very informative.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you glad you were able to learn from the video. It must be an impressive sight in person!

[@donniedarko2036]

I can't wait for the F-106 video! Definitely the pinnacle of the century series...so fast! And how little structurally was changed from the 102 vs the dramatic results achieved, is a testament to how solid the initial design really was.

[@PilotPhotog]

The F-106 has been called a pure interceptor and was/is a great looking aircraft. I’m doing research and gathering footage to make that video. Stay tuned!

[@sikrandall83]

The x31 was one of the all time prettiest jets out there in my humble opinion. Learned a lot from it and looked good doing so. Also definitely a video on the thrust vectoring f18

[@PilotPhotog]

Will do and thanks for the comment!

[@sikrandall83]

@@PilotPhotog thanks for the awesome content my friend. I think I speak for a lot of us watching

[@waltleinhauser7111]

Definitely enjoyed, throw in all the flight footage you can.

[@susanartigas7498]

Love your channel. Can not wait for the next video. Thank you!

[@Pwj579]

Great video! Always loved the X-31. Still remember playing Jane’s Fighters Anthology and taking down multiple X-31s. With the hundreds of playable aircraft, still found myself always selecting the F-14D

[@PilotPhotog]

Glad you enjoyed it and those Jane’s sims were awesome for their time.

[@FloridaManMatty]

I would LOVE to see your take on the Boeing Bird of Prey. Having seen it on display in person, the idea that it was even air worthy is astounding. Another awesome topic - Tacit Blue! It’s also on display at Wright Patterson in Dayton. THAT program has an incredible legacy that is still alive and well in cutting edge programs today. You can definitely see that plane’s lineage in the B-2, YF-23, and many other Northrop programs, particularly their LO UAV’s. If you’re ever at a loss for what to do next, Tacit Blue is as good as aviation discussions can get! Your videos are getting better and better. Thank you very much for all of your efforts to bring these programs and aviation history to broader awareness. Solid work, brother!

[@PilotPhotog]

Matthew thank you so much and I appreciate your comment and suggestion. I will see what I can dig up on the the Bird of Prey and Tacit Blue, great ideas!

[@itdepends8103]

I was waiting for this

[@PilotPhotog]

Hoped you enjoyed it...you wouldn't happen to know a guy that goes by the callsign Red 5 would you? :)

[@internalport8776]

Another banger video! Keep it up ☺️

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you much appreciated!

[@andrisxyz2417]

Another awesome entertaining and informative video! Can't wait your next video about a NASA X-plane.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!

[@DragonJ-ui9gg]

Absolutely would love to see the f-18 video that would be great. Always willing to learn more on any aircraft you highlight in your videos.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and working on it now!

[@DragonJ-ui9gg]

Thank you

[@luvlife2786]

So much info, so little time. Love the video.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you glad you enjoyed it!

[@olengagallardo8551]

An excellent "Frankenstein" creation! Joking aside as an aircraft enthusiast and former pilot (single engine) i love your vids. They are informative and entertaining,i just hope you make em longer next time,yeah a feature on the F18 harve would be nice.

[@PilotPhotog]

Once a pilot always a pilot, I too flew single engine. Thanks for the comment and I will work on making a longer video next time...working on the HARV video now.

[@olengagallardo8551]

💯👍

[@RickSolid1]

This was awesome! Every time I see thrust vectoring it looks insane. I also really enjoy these prototype/Demo planes, it’s fascinating knowing where all the modern tech comes from. NASA has some seriously crazy pilots, I’m in awe of their skill and dedication.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and I’m working on the video about the NASA F-18 with thirst vectoring. Stay tuned!

[@RickSolid1]

PilotPhotog I’ve been working thru your previous videos, soooo much I don’t know. I really like your current format, no drama, or filler BS, just high quality info. straight forward detailed info, great B-Roll of the planes too.

[@PilotPhotog]

Rick Solid thank you I really appreciate that. My videos are as long as they need to be and not a minute longer. Let me know want you think about the HARV video that comes out 0900 CST Monday.

[@SahanModelbuilding]

Great video, I didn’t know that nasa‘s research is now used in so many fighter aircraft. Very interesting as always

[@nikheelmangang7710]

Find out more about NASA's X-Planes. There's also a great movie about them - 'The Right Stuff', check it out, I'm sure you'll love it.

[@PilotPhotog]

The Right Stuff is a great book and an even better audio book. Thanks for commenting!

[@SahanModelbuilding]

Nikheel Mangang & PilotPhotog Thanks for the advice

[@MrGivmedew]

@@PilotPhotog ooooohhhh I love me some audiobooks I'm glad you mentioned this. I listen to at least 50 books a year.

[@bdh985]

My only criticisms of this video are that i wanted more and I can't like it multiple times!! 🤣😂 Great video as always, keep up the good work!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you that is one of the best comments I can get...thanks for commenting and your continued support!

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Un fact this is

[@brianhartman5845]

In 2003, when the US Navy was finished with it, I was fortunate enough to be part of the crew that took the X-31 from NAS Patuxent River, MD to its current resting place in the Deutsches Flugwerft Schleissheim. One wing was removed to fit the aircraft inside a C-5 Galaxy for a late night flight to Munich and we then removed the other wing in Munich so we could load the fuselage on a lowboy flat bed truck. Both wings rode on the back of the truck in a crate... it was an odd sight seeing it roll down the autobahn. Everyone that played a part in that last project, or the final trip of the X-31 wrote their names on the aircraft... some on the nose landing gear door and some on the aft bulkhead where the thrust vectoring panels mount.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

Great vídeo and info, thanks a lot

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you!

[@Y13A]

Eagerly awaiting your video on the F-18 HARV!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks for commenting and it is in the works!

[@tomaskling2429]

Cool to see reference to the J35 Draken, a plane made in the 50s.

[@timbaskett6299]

The X-31 is one of my all time favorite X planes. My favorite part is the fact that it relies less on airfoil lift, and more on thrust vectoring and flight control systems.

[@psycopaintball22]

Awesome video! And yes I would love to see one on the f-18 HARV!

[@PilotPhotog]

Will do and thanks for commenting!

[@teddy.d174]

Dude you’re killing it with these videos, excellent content! I remember seeing footage of this aircraft for the first time about ten years ago, the maneuverability is astonishing. Would love to see the F-18 Harve...👍🏻👍🏻

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and I just finished recording the audio, will start on video edits tomorrow for the HARV...it is an amazing aircraft with an interesting origin story. Thanks for commenting.

[@dadbrad852]

Fantastic video and production effort! Congrats! If I could change one thing for future videos it would be to ease way back on the linear flickering 'snow' effect that looks like a cheap single head VCR that can't track tapes anymore. It might be more distracting than you think and really takes away from the skilled planning and prep it takes to make a video of this quality! Cheers!

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Looks like the thrust vectoring the Mitsubishi X2 is using. Love the channel

[@PilotPhotog]

Agreed and thanks for commenting

[@richardmeras5272]

That j-turn that's awesome

[@georgepbriles696]

Excellent video and footages! Yeah that thing was really something else! Needed higher top speed which probably mainly boils down to a slightly redesigned and adjustable engine inlet.

[@jonniiinferno9098]

saw this video recommended and had to check the calendar to see if it was my birthday - nope - but it may as well have been !!! Of course we all want to see the video for the F-18 Harve !! Thanks !!!

[@CallanBaird]

I watched your F-18 HARV video recently too, it was great as well.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you, I am working on more experimental aircraft videos so stay tuned!

[@davidjwilson3]

These are great videos and I'm enjoying the series! As a minor note, the reference wing area for the X-31 is 226.3 ft2, not 2,436 ft2. It looks like Wikipedia has the same error, so you may have pulled the data from there. Regardless, great video!

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks for pointing that out, I will update the description. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Thousand_yard_King]

I watched them fly this in the AV in the early 90's, it was so thrilling to watch it fly, a true pilots aircraft, so when you want to go out and fly and enjoy the flight rather than flying point A to B and B to c. Thank you NAA Rockwell for all the amazing machines that you built. It's such a shame that the government but you out of business

[@philippebenz2643]

I think it's maneuvers are better than the SU-57. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Your narration was very engaging. I like your style. My subscription is worth it.

[@SurfnTurfdfl]

I remember watching this plane flying out at Edwards, my father worked for Rockwell on this program after the B-1B then went to special instrumentation at Edwards at the test pilot school. Have many photos of planes being tested out there.

[@PilotPhotog]

That must have been an amazing time...tell your father thank you for his contributions to these amazing programs.

[@SurfnTurfdfl]

@@PilotPhotog will do, I myself had the chance of working out at Plant 42 for some time and was there during the JSF competition, was beautiful watching the now F-35B do it's testing of it's vertical capabilities out at Lockheed's site.....Ah the memories..... 😊😊😊😊

[@williamscoggin1509]

I have never heard of a non-heated petot tube. When I was in the Navy one of the first things they taught us was to never put your hand on that device after the plane came back because you would leave your skin on it it was so hot. It has to be heated so ice doesn't form and lose your AirSpeed indication. What kind of weird experiment were they doing, trying to see if they could create conditions for the pilot could not recover? If anyone can enlighten me why you would do this I would like to know, cuz like I said I have never heard of this... 🤔

[@juanarce6900]

It could had become a fighter all on its own, it gave a lot of valuable data for all the current projects worldwide!! Great piece of film Juan, thanks!👍

[@PilotPhotog]

Can you imagine? And thanks as always Juan!

[@KernowekTim]

Yep, it could. It was certainly the 'Dad, Mum, Pappy, Grandma' of an awful lot of brilliant fighters to follow it's legacy.

[@namja01]

Not really. The payload capacity, range, and speed were too low. It lacked the combat, communication and navigation avionics and sensors. Likewise it lacked an internal gun or any provisions for external stores (weapons/fuel tank pylons). Addressing all of that would basically be designing a whole new aircraft. But this aircraft and it's research is still important nonetheless.

[@KernowekTim]

@@namja01 Always with the negative waves Moriarty!.. It was a X Plane/ Test Plane. However, it did have the propensity to be equip with all the accoutrements to make it combat worthy. .'They' trialled the 'Bird' with weapons payload before settling on HASR as it's sole role.

[@justinavery8664]

Great stuff... subscribed 👍

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks for commenting and for subscribing! More videos on the way.

[@CallanBaird]

@PilotPhotog, you’re doing good stuff. Keep it up.

[@PilotPhotog]

Much appreciated!

[@yipkk]

Such a beautiful aircraft

[@PilotPhotog]

Indeed and thanks for commenting!

[@vancave3539]

Great content! Any information on the F-16 Canard aircraft that had 4 canards located on underside of the aircraft? I was told that they were tested and allowed the aircraft to perform out rageous sideway manuvers??

[@FloridaManMatty]

Having come back to see this one again and again, I can’t help but imagine how AWESOME it would be to take a Block 70 F-16,squeeze in a P&W F-135 or a GE XA-100 with the same (or updated) 3-D thrust vectoring used on the X-31. That would be a NASTY little single engine air superiority fighter. OR… same concept in a smaller airframe (like the F-20) to be used in a Loyal Wingman-esque drone/support role. Just a super pissed off swarm of Locusts. Same basic modular airframe with mission-specific hardware in the nose. EW, ISR/BDA, AWACS, A2A/A2G. “We have the technology”

[@divecolosio4988]

One of the good things to come out of Op. Paperclip

[@karaknor329]

Would love to see a video on the f18.

[@PilotPhotog]

In the works

[@dandrechsler6884]

I actually got to fly the simulator. When I worked for Rockwell in Downey. Pretty cool

[@PilotPhotog]

That must have been awesome! Thanks for commenting and sharing

[@stfubar2365]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't they research ESTOL(extreme short take-off and landing) or at least test it with the X31 as well?

[@PilotPhotog]

Yes I believe so and thanks for commenting!

[@stfubar2365]

@@PilotPhotog came upon your channel by chance! Loving what I've watched so far! Keep up the good work!

[@PilotPhotog]

@@stfubar2365 very glad to hear that and thank you!

[@RANDOMNATION907]

I subed in anticipation of the 'upcoming' F-18 harv video. This is the second video of yours that I've watched. The first was on aircraft 837.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and much appreciated! Working on the HARV video now. If you haven’t yet you may also enjoy the F-16XL video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ2WequXlLygick

[@williamduffy1227]

I remember reading a long time ago about something called HiMat - Highly Manuevarable Aircraft Technology. Is there any relation between that program and this? Did that program precede this one?

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*YES, IT WAS ONE OF THE LESSER KNOWN TEST PLANES, BUT THE ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH IT HAS HELPED IMMENSELY WITH FUTURE FIGHTER JETS.*

[@PilotPhotog]

Indeed and thanks for commenting!

[@327musman]

F18 harv. Whats that. Please tell me more. One thing I Wondered is while the F22 only uses up down thrust vectoring as opposed to the Russian models Which are able to vector their thrust in any direction

[@charlesmullenax4448]

F18 HARV and the YF23 for my vote. Excellent video

[@bigstaceinc]

Would love to see a video on the f/a-18 harv

[@PilotPhotog]

In the works, and thanks for commenting!

[@andreasleonardo6793]

Too nice video with clear explaining of X-31 aircraft characters...partner projects between USA & Germany...which taken care to superiority of manniovirity too nice video enjoyment & interesting video

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks a ton

[@mickberick8575]

Thanks . Do all of them please as well as the F18 HARV

[@PilotPhotog]

HARV Is next! Hoping to have it out on Monday. Thanks for commenting

[@Peter_Morris]

I think it was lesser known. I was in high school at the time and was a huge jet fighter junkie. I knew about the X-29, the X-30 Hypersonic demonstrator, and even that ugly X-32. I just assumed the X-31 was either classified or failed because I never saw anything about it until years later. It’s such a beautiful aircraft, though. It and the Hi-MAT are two aircraft that you just don’t see enough about. I wish there was more footage of both.

[@justme3894]

Your Videos are Gold

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you and thanks for being a longtime subscriber!

[@justme3894]

@@PilotPhotog I am the one who have to thank you....I love military related content, specially airplanes, and you deliver the content the best way I could possibly hope for...Honored to be a subscriber....

[@frankthespank]

I wanna hear more about the f/a-18 version! ....also, wasn’t there some f/a-18 that had these wings that sorta, “twisted”, or something? I saw pics where the wings could be twisted and would love to know what became of those tests.

[@dsdy1205]

X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing

[@KernowekTim]

Once again, an excellent video, crammed with relevant info. For me, as a Brit, the moment I heard NASA X Planes, Messerschmitt, Delta Wing, Advanced Maneuverability Canards, Variable thrust Vectoring, the word 'Typhoon' sprang to mind. Great flying machines have come from the Lockheed and Messerschmitt stables down the years: some real pioneering stuff! This X Plane series is going to be cool as, I reckon. Having ones ideas and constructions copied is a great accolade, however, the saying, 'I don't mind you copying me, but it'd be good if you could come up with some great ideas of your own sometimes' ring so true...oh, by the way, 'Thanks for the Titanium'. Stay safe man. Stay in peace.

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks Tim as always! I am really excited about the NASA X plane series and have many videos planned. And to your point: As Bruce Lee used to say “Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.”

[@jeffc2017]

The X-31 was jointly developed between Rockwell International (formerly North American --- P-51, F-86, F-100... etc) and MBB... 2 legendary aircraft makers.

[@swunt10]

MBB came up with the TKF-90 concept in the 70's which later developed into the eurofighter and is also the reason why the rafale and gripen look so similar. MBB tested their instability idea first on the F-104G CCV experimental aircraft and then wanted to combine fly by wire instability with delta wings and canards for the TKF-90 concept with trust vectoring. that resulted in the x-31. it's also the reason why the eurofighter is capable of receiving trust vectoring if ever someone would order it as an upgrade.

[@chrisl117]

I remember flying this in Jane's ATF. : )

[@lencac7952]

Of course we want to see your video on the F-18R!

[@rsoul7282]

Seems like it is capable of more unpredictable manoeuvres than the crooked paper planes my kids make, nice video sir 👍

[@PCS1LDV]

This was a fun video. Please do the F-18 video you mentioned.

[@PilotPhotog]

Will do and thanks for commenting!

[@Coppertopdude]

My favorite part is usually learning about the weight specs, like how this thing can go from just 11,000 pounds to 35,000, insane

[@markmullins7990]

Yeah f18 Harv video not heard of that one would be nice thanks

[@PilotPhotog]

Will do and thanks for commenting!

[@somerandomguy9942]

Way back over 20 yrs ago I had Jane's Fighter Anthology and this was my favorite jet for obvious reasons...

[@syjiang]

The gold covered manual still sits on my bookshelf.

[@prosto_potomuwto]

I've never even heard of this one. But I have heard about its design philosophy, and the thrust vector mechanism type (one of my favorite).

[@alexdunphy3716]

Definitely do a video on the F-18 Harv

[@PilotPhotog]

Copy!

[@ralfhtg1056]

Concerning the technical data: thank you for giving the numbers not only in the imperial measures but in metric measures as well. Thumbs up alone for this. And the wings of the X-31 strongly remind me on the soviet Sukhoi Su-15 "Flagon"

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you I try to always provide both and when the host nation is not the US I lead with metric units as I did with the Gripen video...if you haven't seen it you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIqre2uIjKh3iMk

[@techgamer6875]

Thanks for the metric

[@PilotPhotog]

Thank you I'm going to call out both from now on.

[@marphillois]

Schleißheim Flugwerf Museum, Munich. Great museum!!

[@swunt10]

somehow he forgot to mention the most important part. MBB came up with the TKF-90 concept which later developed into the eurofighter and is also the reason why the rafale and gripen look so similar. MBB tested their instability idea on the F-104G CCV experimental aircraft and then wanted to combine fly by wire instability with delta wings and canards for the TKF-90 concept with trust vectoring. that resulted in the x-31. it's also the reason why the eurofighter is capable of receiving trust vercoring if ever someone would order it as an upgrade.

[@fredtedstedman]

Imagine 6 of these doing aerobatics , or fitted with a few AAM's ! I think fighters have become too big , I think X-31 would be devastating ! Wales UK.😍😍

[@joeslow294]

In fact AAM are problematic to launch at high AOA. That's why they went for gun solutions in the dog fights against F-18

[@fredtedstedman]

@@joeslow294 you're probably right Joe , she don't need missiles , lazer maybe ?

[@spartanx9293]

American and german co op projects rarely end in success which is surprising because both are countries are well known for their engineering We shall not speak of the mbt70

[@aussiefan354]

@PilotPhotog Thanks mate for an excellent video. I am amazed at how way ahead of their time some of the planes from the Cold War Era were!! They were faster than the planes we go today! I am wondering whether some of these designs should be re-visited today, with the stealth and other advances we have today might make a great plane

[@theweirdestfamily]

Awesome videos due the fr16 and f15 videos were amazing 👏 keep them up pleasssseee..

[@grndzro777]

Lets see if it beats an F20 Tigershark with thrust vectoring.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

I would like yo ser that too

[@asaero92]

I guess there is an error on wing surface at minute 1:45

[@PilotPhotog]

Thanks for commenting, what is the error?

[@asaero92]

@@PilotPhotog Wikipedia states that wing surface is 21 square meters. 220sqm looked big ;-)

[@williamdobbin7827]

Video on the F-18 HARV???? YES PLEASE!!!!!

[@PilotPhotog]

You got it!

[@Jakes_1-1]

Growing up I had a flight sim game where you could fly this jet...it was sooo cool! Wish I could remember the name of the game. Great vid and yes PLEASE do the Hornet vid!

[@biosens7]

One thing doesn’t make sense to me. If it has over a 1-1 thrust to weight ratio then how can it stall at 30 degrees shouldn’t be like 180 or something

[@jlehm]

You should do a video on the MATV F-16