Reverse And Die | F-14A Tomcat Vs F/A-18E Super Hornet Dogfight | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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On this channel we like to do a lot of dogfighting most videos are some sort of dogfight between 2 different aircraft as we explore their different capabilities. From time to time I like to dabble in Virtual Reality, I think VR is a great new technology and I love to show that stuff off for the channel from time to time.
If you enjoy war thunder or Microsoft flight simulator 2020 or even dogfighting in Battlefield 2042, consider getting yourself into Digital Combat Simulator by Eagle Dynamics, the Combat side of Aviation with the BVR and Dogfights really provides a different and interesting perspective on aviation. You can fly all kinds of combat aircraft including the F-16, F-15, F-14, JF-17, Su-27, Mig-29, Mirage and the F-18 Hornet along with many other aircraft and helicopters like the Ka-50 and Mi-8.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Check out the Store: growling-sidewinder.creator-spring.com/ 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.

[@Crazysailor_78]

Love you can we some day do an F/A-18 dogfight

[@tymatt4555]

Snap shot the que for TAC view . I wonder what he was looking at ? That he mistook.

[@joaorodrigues-dy9rm]

What is the most capable dog fighing plane?😄

[@jeremyfilip4190]

I think it would be educating for you to describe what the split S is, why its done and when its best to use it. Ive seen you doit alot when your in the less dominant aircraft but i still dont understand it

[@WhiskeyDale]

great learning lesson on what NOT to do. NOW.... what could have that F18 done to either runaway or win this fight should be the next lesson.

[@shanemonsees4798]

FYI... From a former F-14 crew chief, The TF30's not only compressor stalled with fast throttle movements but that stall could cause the engines to shit the compressor blades out of the engine if the throttles were moved back and forth to fast to compensate for the stall. They named the engines the "Pratt and Shitney's" on the A model.

[@karelpgbr]

Woah, nice little tidbit of info there!

[@AB-ez4rm]

I heard those engines had to be used because of the contract the gov had with Pratt & Whitney. They knew they were horrible but still used them.

[@mrdashin8323]

Crazy, any more stories about the f14?

[@hydrolox3953]

"Pratt and Shitney" I never thought I would hear those words.

[@kona2544]

You were a plane captain or a crew chief?

[@Synystr7]

I am so glad tacview is back

[@tymatt4555]

Me to. It would help with a snap shot to show what he saw from his cockpit to see the mis-que.

[@jimlthor]

Yea, I've been going thru his old videos lately since I've played (and learned) a lot more since the first time I watched them

[@WhiteOwlOnFire_XXX]

I love tac view

[@thatmfslimsam]

I know. I was so happy when he said tacview in his fight.

[@jonjonckheer5063]

Been waiting for some tacview action!🎉

[@christophero55]

It's called the clinch. A boxer will clinch to tie up the other boxers arms and keep him from being able to build up momentum for his punches. It can also force a change in angles and technique. A good analogy for what was going on in the dogfight.

[@barbaros99]

That TacView debrief at the end was incredibly informative. Thanks, Professor GS!

[@beatboxbuggi6884]

Still asking for F/A-18 and F-14 vs F-16 and F-15. Air Force vs Navy 2v2

[@risingsun9595]

What a vicious dogfight, extremely aggressive maneuvering from both aircraft

[@ecoop20]

You'd be hard put to find a better looking plane than the Cat. Especially viewed from the front. Beautiful! Would love to see a vid using the Su-25 in a ground attack capacity. CAS, strike mission, anything. I've only ever seen you use it in dogfights. Would love to see how it compares to the Hog or the Strike Eagle. Thanks for all the amazing content!!

[@x-raygamma]

Agreed, I'd love to see it leapfrog those ground targets.

[@danielmeador1991]

F4U Corsair was a great looking plane too

[@demonicguard9539]

Mig 29 would definitely be a contender

[@Knight23able]

I agree, but im partial to the Super hornets, i grew up watching them and just think they are so cool

[@danielmeador1991]

@@Knight23able because they are

[@TheOriginalFaxon]

Man I love the scream of the F-18's engines, there's nothing quite like it

[@RT42069]

I've gone on vacation to VA Beach and heard them first hand, and I agree

[@pgtmr2713]

It's weird. Hornets have always sounded louder to me. A louder, harsher sound, a ripping of the air behind the aircraft. But the Tomcat is a deeper thunder. It's as if some of the sound goes too low to hear. It could be the Hornet engines are being run harder because they're much smaller.

[@jimreynolds2837]

I’d love to see more of the Super Hornet with you as pilot.

[@NewUkey]

bro would be unstoppable

[@rangerrick8220]

Stress relief - love your videos. They make a difference. Always look forward to them. Your efforts are appreciated and help some of us more than just entertainment.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

my pleasure and I'm always happy to hear these videos are helpful/entertaining for you guys, Thank you for watching. Much Love.

[@rangerrick8220]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Thanks. I know what it takes to make these videos and how it may be getting monotonous... but like I said, they are more than just entertainment for me (likely many) and have helped alot! Take care!

[@sackofclams953]

It’s wild that the f-14 sounds all rickety like a shopping cart whenever you do something wild in it, but I really like the little screen the which shows the other guys plane, it’s super neat and I imagine helps when identifying the other jet.

[@icedragon769]

Other planes can have that too, if you equip a flir pod.

[@Tora1337]

Loved this series of fights. Hornet showing it's stinger, and the Tom-cat proving it's modern relevancy.

[@cjthomas4102]

Man I can't wait to get a flight setup so I can learn the F14. I'm pretty decent on a controller but I don't want to go to in depth and buy a module quite yet. Your videos are helping me learn what to look for in a dogfight

[@hikingjoe4752]

I bought one just recently. I wasn‘t really getting into DCS that much cause its so overwhelming. But now i did, maybe max 2 weeks ago and im learning everything and trust me its great great fun.

[@jacobdoolan4978]

im flying controller as well, its a bit difficult in terms of tracking the target in dogfights but its a lot better than mouse n key lol

[@danielosdinia4258]

@@hikingjoe4752Hi; do you know how much it will cost me if I wanna get something like this DCS? also would you please tell me what should I exactly buy? I have ever just watched and have no clue at all but love to try it for myself. Thanks.

[@hikingjoe4752]

@@danielosdinia4258 I bought the Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (stick and throttle) cost a bit less than 400€ and for ca. 80€ thrustmaster tfrp rudder pedals. But theres also things like the logitech x-56 quite a bit cheaper but less realism but you also dont need rudder pedals.

[@RedDotChiliPepper96]

Definitely need more Super Hornet content. Something like a strike mission would be cool.

[@aaronliddell4280]

I see F-14 content and I instantly hit like 👍

[@GrantvsMaximvs]

That blue note from the Hornet is almost as eerie sounding as the radiator wail from the Mustang

[@erikcourtney1834]

I’m suprised how well he was staying in control with one elevator missing. Well until you hit him a second time

[@jimbojazz6879]

This title pretty much summarizes my BFM experience

[@grisslebear]

The Tomcat is a sucker for belly rubs, chin skritches, & those little squeezy pouch treats.

[@thefoolishhiker3103]

Love your videos. I don’t have the time necessary to invest in getting good at dcs but it’s great to be able to catch your videos and really get a great explanation of what is going on in these fights

[@JacoBotes-zg9yc]

Congrats on the channel growing so fast. Ausome video as usual.

[@michaeldavid4857]

I have always wondered why they didn't design the Tomcat to use the same engines as the F-15.

[@GrantvsMaximvs]

Tomcat was designed a decade before the Eagle

[@cockatoo010]

Because they didn't exist yet

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

Weren't they left over F-111 engines

[@jonnyj.]

@@GrantvsMaximvs Um... what? It was designed less than a YEAR before the eagle. RFP was mid 1968 for the tomcat, and near the end of 68 for the F15. First flight was 1970 for the F14, and 1972 for the eagle. The designers wanted to get the F100 engines as soon as possible. This was the intended engine, as the TF-30s were literally meant for pre production and very early aircraft only. Like everything with the F14, this was cancelled by the navy due to budget cuts...

[@scottmanthey3549]

​​@@jonnyj.Glad you posted this, I was thinking I had really forgotten the timeline. I was pretty sure they were almost simultaneously produced.

[@Friedbrain11]

Thank you for the class at the end. I was also in the dark as to the terms of one circle and 2 circle until now. Very clearly explained and now I know :)

[@toast3852-xi7te]

i dont even need to see the tackview debrief at the end because i know how it works. i watch it because of the incredible detail that gs goes into while describing each and every piece of the situation. this is why i love this channel

[@anthossotnya5770]

Loved that. And I really appreciated your explanation of the two circle principle, offset and of course the no-no reverse turn, brilliant videos man, well done. Need another landing though..c'mon, you know it... ;-0

[@lukecreamer8426]

Loved the Tacview debrief, it was all a refresher to a lot of your viewers, but still good to get into more detail than "R-A-T-E fight, with a T" for the new kids xD

[@andrewwillard5625]

I swear just watching your content for each plane has made me such a better pilot, have learned so much keep up the constant amazing work man!❤️❤️

[@kylegrove7048]

Really loved the break down of the different tactics and how they work.

[@ShoGunGrebby420]

I absolutely love when you use Tacview... the way you break things down with it makes ME feel like a genius lmfao

[@dennywhocares]

I just love those moments when GS explaining something and then BOOM black screen kia :D

[@whatthepaul735]

so glad to see tac view again I just adore how you break into the dogfight mechanic

[@megarouge61]

A question of realism... Is it possible if you fly thru enemy debris to damage your own plane? I don't play this, but find it very interesting to watch!

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

I'm sure sucking debris into the air intake would make her sneeze a lil

[@rangerrick8220]

Absolutely... it all depends what hits you and where.

[@megarouge61]

Thanx!@@SirReginaldBumquistIII

[@megarouge61]

Thanx!@@rangerrick8220

[@farve23]

Love it!! Getting an education while being entertained! Appreciate the effort!! Great as always

[@42grath]

I think the second fight really shows why the navy moved away from the F-14, aside from just electronics and sensor reasons. The Tomcat, if you put it to every extent of its capabilities can give you a lot, but the Hornet still provides a hell of a lot of performance in a more reliable package.

[@GarageBay9]

Well, that and it was a maintenance hog like you wouldn't believe. The maintenance hours and cost per flight hour was massive. The Rhino is like Toyota Corolla reliable compared to it.

[@42grath]

@@GarageBay9 I thought that was the case, but wasn't sure of cost, but I can imagine the Hornet is much easier to maintain, just on not having the moving parts of the wings.

[@abot4694]

I always love when you get a KIA you immediately go mute 🤣🤣🤣 like it really happened. Awesome fight, them compressor stalls will get you man. It's been a while since we saw some Tacview review and I think it was much needed for this fight. Thanks for explaining it. By now I've learnt so much about flying from you but I still always appreciate you repeating it for the first time viewers, and we're still always learning. Big Up GS!

[@rbigg]

Great dogfight, loved the tac view explanation at the end. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@youtubasoarus]

Basically what i'm gathering from the reversal is that the bandit is doing your job for you. Playing into your hands (or hud if you prefer). As always love these videos. And the F14 is still my favorite.

[@Atlas2023Heavy]

10:29 really cool blue note from F-18

[@twistedsorcerer202]

That Hornet engine sound man, Epic ❤❤ Really love your videos, well done

[@natf5869]

Awesome explanation, thanks for the help you always give.

[@ziepex7009]

love the videos man, soon enough youll be at 600k🙂 love the tac view briefs aswell

[@ethanmcfarland8240]

i hope Grumman can make a kickass naval fighter like the F-14 again one day. Our navy sure does need one *cough* China *cough*

[@adasaddas]

a whole new meaning to R&D.

[@DylanGalman]

What is the story behind activating flaps in the F-14 compared to using flaps in any other aircraft? I understand that it can decrease your turn radius and allow you to turn quicker and get the nose around, but what makes the F-14 special with it compared to doing it in any other aircraft?

[@andrewlau6466]

IIRC activating flaps at combat speeds in an F-14 will jam them in the lowered position. It's basically breaking the plane a little to get better performance and survive long enough to go home.

[@flyingcactus1953]

once you use the Flap on F-14, you stuck at low speed because it break and can't be retracted

[@heathb4319]

The F14 is a much larger aircraft and thus has more wing span which is more lift at low speeds thus allowing the F14 to go a little slower and tighter in the turn/rate fight to get nose on before the other aircraft does. I hope that helps.

[@DylanGalman]

Thank you for the replies everyone! I was a little confused on what the story is behind the F-14 in particular using flaps in a dog fight compared to any other aircraft using flaps and what the difference is. Makes sense now! Thanks again y’all!

[@sandroffdsantos]

Loved the "TACVIEW DEBRIEF", great idea.

[@natekester2763]

Can we get more of these after actions? Great video as always!

[@fwijffels]

Absolutely LOVED that Tac debrief!

[@derdoofedoofmann8190]

Yes! Thank you for the Little tactic lesson❤

[@MattCV27]

This was some of the most fun dogfighting to watch

[@donnieweston3249]

Love seeing the old dog showing the new dogs some tricks

[@wash_out]

I recently got one aileron/flap ripped out of my F16 wing. When I landed I didn’t know that but having to give FULL stick throw to the side on final was a good indicator 😂

[@jimmychappell]

I live the way the cat rattles and shakes when u really push it….

[@momowowo4513]

seriously you are the best, You always have everything under control

[@m0710354]

Great video. It would be awesome to see 2 pf your favorite aircraft against each other. The F-14 against the BF109e

[@morrischen5777]

Always love the TAC... hope more BVR engagements have this

[@1978dcn]

Love these F-14 fights, GS! I need all the info I can get for her as she can be hard to learn fast. My favourite jet - Lucky enough to have picked up a VF-142 helmet/mask before prices went nuts - but I always find myself armchair quarterbacking those missed gun shots a la Sundown in Top Gun. "We coulda had him, man!"

[@coreyhutchonson1368]

love the tacview GS, missed it greatly

[@mathieugariepy2948]

I love that analysis in tactical view.

[@colonel_cookies_]

That's exactly my questions ! I didn't understand the 1 and 2 circle on ground level, now I do thx

[@ChaosShadow00x]

I knew *what* a two circle always was... But now I know why it's called that. Thanks! That actually will make it helpful and way easier to remember lol.

[@haterbehavior4583]

GS love the content would like if you brought back some WW2 based fights/ missions and also if you switched up the jets every once in a while (aircraft you normally wouldn’t use)

[@alphazuluz]

This may be your best video yet with the debrief

[@happysalesguy]

What a shame the Navy rejected Northrup's proposal to continue development and create the Super Tomcat. Same for the Phoenix, which is now sorely needed.

[@jasoncummings4994]

2nd thing I do when I get home only after my first beer! Nice work

[@jdc137yeahboi]

I really love these fox 2 fights. Hoping to see more

[@ClaytonGambrel]

Very nice, I need to see the viggen again. I miss hearing the dwarfs banging on the engines

[@typheran1]

I really like the format of these

[@gogofuntime_yt]

Awesome fight! Hope to see some more IL-2 WW1 content again??

[@jsternberg]

Here’s a random request: on Rollercoaster Tycoon (or modern equivalent) make a rollercoaster that uses two separate tracks called “dogfight”. This has been a thought experiment of mine for years and I think you’d make a really fun one.

[@kat13man]

The biggest thing that GS has taught me is the value of the mental game. Many of his kills are the result of him out fox2ing.his opponent.

[@Frequency-ct4sf]

Great stuff again. Cheers from the Netherlands.

[@rocketpunchgo1]

GrowlingSidewinder is a DCS genius.

[@arcticshogunb]

Amazing video quality love it ❤ and you will always be my favorite KZbinr ❤

[@Trolloloollo]

Always loved the sudden cut with KIA.

[@alexv3357]

Big risk flying through that debris cloud

[@skunky1-1]

The abruptness of your deaths always make me smile. Even the pros fuck up occasionally.

[@user-oy2ce3vu7d]

Bro is crazy he put a f14a against a super hornet and won 💀💀💀

[@rayq1234]

TACVIEW FOR THE WIN!! :D Always interesting. I was missing them.

[@donkeyballs3081]

I enjoyed seeing and hearing the various tactics at the end. Makes things easier to understand

[@macgyver186]

The positivity before your ultimate demise is just foreshadowing.

[@garethbarry3825]

I have sometimes fantasised that the torque-tubes that actuate the flaps of the f14 would have been upgraded to some more modern material so that they could be implemented over a wide speed and g range- i really think a b (or d) with this would have been quite a handful

[@lukedepro]

Would love to see your setup currently and the estimated price of it all, especially the pc, I thought mine was a brilliant pc but your graphics make mine look like crap in comparison lol

[@andrewadkins5567]

That area looks like the Persion Gulf with oil well fires on the horizon.

[@Dusther210]

This camo pattern is the best F14 skin. Just gotta get that nose cone painted to match lol Also please do more F-14 videos, it never gets old

[@JAEUFM]

When GS says, 'throw something at the Hornet', my mind immediately thinks of Jester.

[@andresmancuso4558]

Would love to see more f15c/fa18 super hornet flown from your persective.

[@Edwilliamjr]

Very nice content and video!

[@coltonmaxey3730]

Need some more scenario gameplay, still love the dogfights

[@joesephcorey]

Love seeing the A model kick some butt.

[@techdeck128]

the video all new players need to see, the reversals are constant and they have no idea why they're losing

[@peterreily1490]

Tom kitten pouncing… while the hornet stings

[@abbaerfani9007]

As always you say patient manag the closure and let them to make the mistake. Gerat fight by you again GS thanks

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Yes exactly this, be patient get to low aspect where kill is guaranteed and meanwhile hope for a mistake. Thanks for watching, much love.

[@abbaerfani9007]

I thank you as Iranian for time to time fly Iranian F14 and also my uncle was pilot of F4 and I send him some of your videos you made on F4 and he was really surprised to see someone like you never fly real one but how really Great knowledge about dogfight with that aircraft against any jet fighter. Thanks again and keep on great work

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

@@abbaerfani9007 Thank you again and respect to your uncle, those Iranian F-4 guys really did some work back in the Iran Iraq war. The attack on H3 base was one for the books. I'm sure he had a very good time flying that phantom around, it's a beast.

[@geebskerbal2771]

of all the pilots you fought against in these dogfights series who would you say is the best you've gone up against?

[@manjisaipoe517]

Never expect an answer to this kind of question, because if he gives one, someone will feel butt hurt and not fly with him again!😅

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Ya I also think it’s maybe disrespectful to some others cuz lots of great guys have volunteered to help out. Also very frustrating to see people being rude to people who struggled in dogfights in the comment section. Wish people were nicer to the guys volunteering to help out.

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

​@@GrowlingSidewinderevery opponent has something to teach

[@marcinromanczyk9587]

Also just so you know HOW many videos we watched on 1 and 2 circle fights and no one… and i mean no one explained it better than you. This video and the last one.

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

thats great to hear, seems lots of people in the comment section also found it helpful so I'm glad I did the tacview in this video. Thanks for the feedback man, all the best.

[@joeguilian2829]

The hornet makes a tie fighter sound

[@stevenborgogna]

Tomcat and Tacview in the same video? I must be dreaming. This is perfect.

[@PLATINUMSWORDS]

If people are having a hard time understanding the concept of a 2 Circle Fight, just wait until you start explaining the 3 Circle Fight!

[@adasaddas]

"4 dimentional dogfight with time travelling missiles"

[@FrederikLenius]

I liked your explanation of the turn reversel in the two circle fight, but what should he have done instead? If you were outrating him (which i know in this instance you werent) you would still be able to shoot him down moments later.

[@joelfrantz3189]

Really, I'm a simple man. I see a GS upload, I watch it.