The Great Equalizer | F-14B Tomcat Vs F-16C Viper DOGFIGHT | Digital Combat Simulator | DCS |

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[@GrowlingSidewinder]

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[@Anarchy_420]

Please create a vid with The A-10C and F-15E while on same side competing! VS Couple Mi-24's, Pantsir, Tunguska, SA-11, and couple SU-25's! Plus provide ground support VS Technical Trucks, BMP's, T-72's, and couple T-90's!

[@toshi-ki6016]

Hi GS ... maybe I m not the 1st to ask, but can the F14 maneuver with differential wing sweep i.e. wings at different sweep angles at the same time?

[@numberyellow]

NGAD vs F-15 ACTIVE, dogfight, guns or missiles (or both) plzkthx SU-57 vs F-15 ACTIVE, dogfight, guns or missiles (or both) plzkthx SU-47 vs F-15 ACTIVE, dogfight, guns or missiles (or both) plzkthx SU-47 vs SU-57, dogfight, guns or missiles (or both) plzkthx SU-47 vs NGAD, dogfight, guns or missiles (or both) plzkthx

[@Ianassa91]

You’ve really developed a habit of catapulting yourself straight to the ground when ejecting 😂

[@GrowlingSidewinder]

Yes…it’s developing into a real problem lol

[@AntiDot70]

@@GrowlingSidewinder Suggesting changing your callsign to "Splat." :)

[@Bageltin]

​@@AntiDot70wonderful idea

[@CharlieThunder24]

Wouldn't that be a Tomcatapult in this case?

[@rickstark85]

​@@CharlieThunder24goofy

[@kristindanielcarrington3318]

I see F-14, I click.

[@l-e-m-o-n8276]

TOMCOT

[@h8GW]

I am simple man, I see cool Tomcat, I click thumb pointing up and foam at mouth when person say Tomcat not best.

[@benv01]

Meeeeee tooooo

[@johnscotto7803]

Me too!

[@jiceBERG]

Si senor!

[@kujoujima7303]

9:46 f-16: *flies into the sun* Missile: *puts shades on* "bet..."

[@knndyskful]

😂👏

[@FlerdaMan]

"Whats up my Dudes" ☝

[@johnnyp5573]

I was waiting waiting for the “Hold this my dude!”

[@pstrzel]

My wife felt left out by that greeting. Some of us make this a nightly family watch you know.

[@rickstark85]

​@@pstrzelno, you're literally the only one

[@masterTigress96]

@@rickstark85 Can confirm what you said. I consulted with the local city counsel for the statistics, and he really is, the only one who does that.

[@pstrzel]

@@rickstark85 What can I say, I'm a lucky man.

[@bhtooefr]

One format that would be interesting to see: 3 rounds, then switch aircraft and do 3 more rounds, as it could demonstrate how much of the kills are pilot skill vs. aircraft capability.

[@KZ-se4ik]

outside of lucky shots like the one loss here, GS would win them all. Last few opponents, bless their hearts, haven't been up to GS' level. Credit for being willing to try though.

[@StudSupreme]

IIRC, when the navy was still using the Tomcat, the Top Gun trainers would fly F-16s against them to maximally challenge the students.

[@Ghoster311]

The F-16N

[@King_Dusty_Of_Pookytopia]

I would love to see "F-14D vs. everything".

[@aaronliddell4280]

🙌

[@neilplohr]

If they developed the F-14D model I would never sleep again. I would love to see how much better it could be over the F-14B model in DCS.

[@davidpalmer4184]

I would have liked the F-14 Double D better.

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

According to "Snort," at least, the B model was the 'slightly' better dogfighter due to it being that little bit lighter.

[@franciscosolis7000]

@@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM true legend. Got the link of the interview?

[@ldl0021]

Imagine if the Tomcat was still flying today with all the upgrades they gave the F-15 EX… Would still be an extremely lethal fighter plane.

[@neilplohr]

Without a doubt!!!

[@theoneandonly8504]

It still flys in Iran xaxa

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

Yeah I guess but it was more cost effective to just go with the f18

[@BenState]

@@theoneandonly8504 sans avionics upgrades

[@cj41079]

"It's not the plane. It's the pilot" 😅😅

[@FlyingWithSpurts]

The tomcat has such a tight turning circle that it can deny the Overlap 2-circle to anything but a Hornet. Sustained Turn Rate fighting in a Tomcat is to ignore it's greatest asset.

[@ThorbenGobel-xp1xd]

The F16 actually has a tighter turning circle than the tomcat

[@FlyingWithSpurts]

@@ThorbenGobel-xp1xd Not even close. Go get some Tacview and do some high AoA energy bleeding pulls in both jets. F-16 tops out around 1,400ft radius while the F-14 can do under 1,000ft at low speed with the big flaps.

[@ThorbenGobel-xp1xd]

@@FlyingWithSpurts Not in dcs tho. I picked it up in a Video, but I dont remember what it was about. He stated that the F 16 has the best turning circle exept for the f 18

[@FlyingWithSpurts]

@@ThorbenGobel-xp1xd I have personally tested otherwise.

[@Steve-yr5vi]

@@ThorbenGobel-xp1xd I agree and personally do not believe the flight dynamics of an F15 in DCS are anywhere close to actual. There is a reason the US AF is buying new F15's in 2024.

[@Mav09]

F/A-18E/F vs F-35C (Fox-2 fight) would be epic to see! Navy vs Navy : Old vs New Day 12

[@JoshBeardyHarris]

THIS!

[@GunboatDiplomat1900]

F-14 plus the Top Gun programme gave the USN something special. No one wants conflict, but it's a real shame we never got to see what it could really do like we have with the 15/16/18. If airframe hours weren't a factor and foreign sales were better the Tomcat would still be viable and competitive today.

[@ch39547]

Apparently it gave a glimpse of that potential in the hands of the Iranian Air Force

[@richardalldredge9129]

I think that it’s quite possible certain foreign sales is why the US decided to retire it.

[@cody1964]

F14 fans dont want to hear it but there are many reasons the F14 would not be viable today

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

@@cody1964real they are kinda delusional

[@dandychiggins8329]

Just imagine how sick the Tomcat 21 would have been

[@stevedawson8128]

Top Gun vs. Iron Eagle! I love it.

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

I feel like I say it in every video in which it is relevant, but I love how they have modeled the shuddering and shaking of the Tomcat when you are really pushing it to the limit.

[@Snowcen]

I remember when I was much younger the Tomcat being the “plane” In my eyes. When I was that young I didn’t think much else existed.

[@teagueman100]

Same!

[@USNVET81]

Same

[@atigerclaw]

I do believe the Viper does not LIKE GS... Everyone else in a Viper: Ejects and good chute. GS in a viper: Missile hit, instant KIA.

[@snapperface12345]

Still the king, the F14!

[@Kejogre]

I want to see the dogfight Lea Thompson's character watched in Red Dawn- one F-15A vs five Mig-23's (or possibly a mix of 23's and 25's?) Colonel Tanner: "It was five to one and I got four of 'em!"

[@benrichey2593]

This would be a great video

[@bradkessler4792]

Ah, back in the ole Tomcat…I always enjoy your adventures with Jester lol

[@jbc242424]

I love those shots of the two circle from the ground view. Great perspective.

[@CJFreeza]

Watching GS fly the f-14 is legendary. I don't think I've ever witnessed anyone as good as you fly this magnificent plane, mad props GS❤

[@JAEUFM]

States that Sidewinder won't track because 'straight into the sun'. Sidewinder says, 'Hold my beer'.

[@davidshaffer511]

Thanks for showing perspectives from both aircraft. That makes it significantly more interesting.

[@skullleaderv1160]

Your channel's love of aviation comes through in everything, including the editing.

[@codychild2665]

GS for the win in the Big Cat! Sweet fights!

[@Dusther210]

Nothing looks better than the Tomcat with that camo pattern

[@truthseeker9454]

I was admiring the 'cat in those colors, too!

[@Dusther210]

@@truthseeker9454 great minds think alike!

[@benhitchcock3057]

Gosh I enjoy these dogfights. Two legends, battling it out, using every trick in the book to get the win. Much respect.

[@thegameplaymemer3248]

At this point im half convinced that those ejection seats are designed to launch you towards the ground

[@jadynhax]

Never thought I'd hear a "what's up my dudes" from GS

[@accessdenied3379]

F35 deep strike mission against F14s heavily defended base

[@markymarc12]

YES

[@mikeyplayz8438]

F-14 wins

[@TimothyGull-vt9xc]

I respectfully disagree. The F-35 has stealth capabilities which would, assuming this is a bvr engagement, kill the F-14 before the F-14 even got a lock

[@kenckang]

thanks for putting up the infographics of the diff types of circles

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

Always love these videos. Seeing you push the tomcat past it’s limits never gets old, especially when the flaps come out!

[@arrtemfly]

feels good to see a tomcat here

[@whalehands4779]

You in a Viper is a scary concept. You in a Tomcat is even more terrifying.

[@nwbklr]

This was EXCELLENT sir. Bravo! 👏

[@TomSarh]

The graphs are actually really good for understanding!

[@firebald2915]

"here comes the Sun and I say, it's alright..." It's still the pilot. Been watchin' F14 pilots interviews and their stories about how much they love this aircraft. The F111 was an early test bed with the wings and how the F14 evolved over time as a gunfighter. The more I learn, the more I enjoy the Tomcat.

[@joonyah8904]

I find it funny how you emphasize the T in "Rate" or "Rating" like every single time lmao, cant get it confused with the other word

[@truthseeker9454]

Definitely doesn't want to be de-monetized over a mispronunciation! 😄

[@KristopherMarie]

Great video man! Always great to see the F-14!

[@thaninjaaaa8970]

It amazes me always to see how manouverable the F-14 is, for a huge Bus like that 😂

[@HeatMyShorts]

That was awesome. LOVE the Tomcat. Great job; GS!

[@Esork1]

It’s great that you discuss 1 vs. 2 circle and rating, but I’d love to hear you explain lift vector placement since you and LS talk about it on your channels a fair amount!

[@terencevanniekerk7808]

I would love to somehow see your air speed during your dogfights, you manage it so well.

[@snyper_1802]

That last kill, looked like the missile tracked to the sun and he ran into the missle

[@kbklt1]

That last shot was like the receiver saying, just throw it, I'll run under it! But he did save the sun!

[@FlavioSantos-uw1mr]

SU-47 vs P-51 No Thrust Vector, pure classic maneuverability

[@Anarchy_420]

We've seen the A-10 do well at this

[@akidafloof]

I'd like to see a video on the F-8x series of aircraft, from the F-80 (P-80) Shooting star, F-82 Twin Mustang, F-84 Thunderjet, F-86 Sabre, and the XF-88 Voodoo if there is a model. I didn't include odd numbers because I forget how many there were off the top of my head

[@johnhermann7498]

Damn that thing is so big and beautiful. I will always love the Tomcat.

[@jamesyoungquist6923]

Cool vid. In these duels it would be neat to see you and opponent swap planes each round

[@abbaerfani9007]

Great fight by you GS again and my goodness when you engaged the afterburners on that F14 sound of the engines was unbelievable. Love your video's and F14 ❤❤❤

[@PepperDog76]

If someone posted a 3 hour video of paint drying on a parked Tomcat, I’d watch it. Probably more than once.

[@rustcohle349]

No wonder so many pilots swore on what a menace F-14 was on deck & below.

[@Reaper_03-01]

Whoever does GS' thumbnails deserves a raise.

[@kugelblitzkrieg]

Every time I see a tomcat video I get pumped!

[@Andy_XT]

Oh, these two are so beautiful... Thanks for this video!

[@electricboogaloo8615]

This is a video I've been waiting to see for so long

[@pale_2111]

Just what I need to watch on my lunch break.

[@mattcampbell5148]

I'd like to see this again, same pilots but switching aircraft

[@jmtpolitico80]

Great flying again!@!!

[@billyslide7645]

Great match. This proved again, besides the heat seeking missiles, that the most important weapon in the fight is the gray stuff between the pilots ears

[@SmilingCamperVan-dd8cb]

Great fight! Love it

[@localracer]

Nice work out there

[@murph3194]

Great luck against the Viper. Still no luck with the chutes. lol Impressive fighting. Well done sir.

[@Canyldrm3566]

Tomcat so cool even the missiles are wearing sunglasses.

[@rvnerd7671]

Good fight from both of you!

[@pandabear4321gogo]

Your videos are amazing, I do not play DCS, but you and another popular DCS scenario youtuber are literally the only ones I am subbed to (I think anyhow). Also are there any games that exist that your PC actually struggles with lmao

[@johnbrowning9753]

Just shows its mostly about the pilot!

[@ThePhantomRocket]

"i'll hit the brakes and he'll fly right by"

[@xanvavy]

The F-14 Tomcat is such a beast 💪 but that F-16 gun kill was epic 😅

[@KELLEMWITIT]

Damn GS, you got murdered in the 2nd lol

[@Tek-eo3li]

Nice how the Viper’s wings always cleanly separate after it’s hit with a fox 2.

[@tombaldwin328]

Why is the"splat " so gratifying when you eject straight into the ground...😂😂😂

[@hermanlopez2945]

What a great fight. 🎉

[@bitmanagent67]

F-14 got perforated in Round 2. Never seen that before. Great fight. If God was an aviator he would fly the Tomcat.

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

The tomcat really is amazing. 1 circle, 2 circle, it does both. If there's somehow a 3 circle it'll probably do it to

[@samuelcarner8987]

Your graphics are amazing

[@ActionManCommando]

Great video!

[@user-ml4wf6qc8e]

Do a F4 vs F14❤

[@maamold]

You feel the need...the need ... for speed!

[@MrJpino]

They're supposed to have an Iranian F14a at the St.Louis air show this year. I'm excited even though it's Iranian.

[@Anarchy_420]

Please fly The YF-23 VS The SU-47 guns only!🙏👍

[@entropy11]

Know what I'd find super interesting? Some 2v2 fox2 dogfights.

[@nickforster748]

Some entertaining fights, thanks! Your opponent didn’t (appear to) cancel afterburner when dispensing flares which reduced their appeal to the AIM-9M seeker…

[@tylerwiley1243]

Love these Fox 2 fights lately. Would love more teen series fighters with non HOBS Fox 2 fights

[@donnieweston3249]

Did DCS update the AIM-9s, the all seem to be performing better of late.

[@isaac77655]

SU-47 vs YF-23 dogfight?

[@horusfalcon]

I don't care what anyone says -- the Tomcat is just a beautiful bird. Well done.

[@timmattle4730]

Love the F14 fights

[@shinbetE]

Finally a video that isn’t just mods

[@kangarutan1915]

It almost looks like that last missile WAS keyed in on the sun and the F-16 was just unlucky enough to fly into it's path. Almost like it was dummy fired.

[@Acelafan2030]

GGs i for sure thought the f16 was gonna out rate you like it always do but the tomcat said not today viper

[@sunfishprophet]

would love if your matches had you guys switch aircraft

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Is there an AC-130H/U Gunship in the array of simulator planes? Maybe gunship vs gunship?

[@ThePretender1]

I just love F14 since child.

[@gehteuchnixan4156]

How he just refused to cut the afterburner everytime xDD

[@reyalvarez1184]

F14 reminds me of my 08 expedition. Strong but when pushed struggle is noticeable lol

[@reyalvarez1184]

I love my expedition

[@natecox307]

After the first two wishing they switched planes halfway through , show who the better pilot clearly is

[@robertallison9653]

Spreading out her wings tonight!