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@johannesalexandrius5749

Ай бұрын

Please make a JAS Gripen E/F versus J-20 dogfight

@giovannyc.1724

Ай бұрын

Please do 2 morons with the f 4

@allaltitudeproductions

Ай бұрын

Day 90 asking for F-22 vs 10 MiG 21

@numberyellow

Ай бұрын

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

@Dan86130

Ай бұрын

Sorry if i ask, but what are the more specific designations following a phantom's standard designation? For example F-4E-45MC instead of just F-4E, or R-F4C-39MC. What do the numbers represent? Does MC stand for Marine Corps?

Looking forward to "Two Morons in an F--4".

@R005t3r

Ай бұрын

Yes please!

@solid_fire9388

Ай бұрын

ohh yeah

@sirephil5302

Ай бұрын

oh yes, this would be great🥳

@radfahrer875

Ай бұрын

Since the rear seat has also a full set of flight controls the possibilities to mess around are limitless...

@imstarwars

27 күн бұрын

YES! Came here to ask for some content with a person in GS's backseat, either in the F4, or another 2 seater.

Now all we need is a Vietnam Map from Eagle Dynamics

@The.Toaster

Ай бұрын

The processing power is up there now that it could be absolutely stunning landscape! Creeks and low level cloud around very complex valleys and rivers terrain. I'm really crying out for it too but it has to be done well.

@IllustriousUnknown416

Ай бұрын

Vietnam? Central Europe? naah, here you have some australian map

@stop736

Ай бұрын

@@IllustriousUnknown416😂😂😢

@thebrain7441

Ай бұрын

@@IllustriousUnknown416Yep, totally what the community was longing for. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@rogerbridenburg9936

Ай бұрын

And the Crusader, Intruder, and mig-17.

I took my first computer graphics course in 1981. I don't think it's possible to convey in words just how impressive today's graphics are. DCS is absolutely amazing. The aircraft models are incredible. I love that you too have moments of transcendence when flying through a beautiful sky with gorgeous terrain below. You do a fantastic job and I love watching these videos.

@timonsolus

Ай бұрын

Flight sims have come a long way since F-15 Strike Eagle by Microprose on the Atari (1984).

RHINO driver. My favourite combat aircraft. Proof that if you put big enough engines on a brick, it will fly. Thanks for this.

I am really enjoying your videos. When I joined the Marine Corp, my first aircraft was the F-4 J model. The year was 1979. We maintained them until 1985 with the arrival of the F-18 Hornets.

@BlyGuy

Ай бұрын

Which did you like maintaining better?

@johnhewitt7356

Ай бұрын

@@BlyGuy Thanks for the question BlyGuy, the F-4s were a mature system by the time I got involved with them. The F-18s were brand new, and they had some growing pains we had to deal with; I learned so much during that time as they matured.

I learned from GSW. I had all of the flight dynamics to begin with, but the challenge was learning the systems for various aircraft. Pick a bird, stick with it and master it. GSW shows that after 3 days, with basic knowledge-advanced in his case, you can adapt and apply quickly the advantages, and weaknesses of every aircraft. The F-4E is the pinnacle of analog front line fighter/bombers. The F-4 was the first true multi role aircraft that we had. In the USMC, my experience was with the F-4B/N, F-4S and RF-4B. It remained a formidable threat well into the 21st century and thats utterly remarkable. This module is proof that with basic skills across the board, you can hop from cockpit to cockpit and lay waste on your opponent, be it air to air or air to ground. The Phantom truly did it all and was remarkable. Phantoms Phorever. VMFA-235, 232, 531 and VMFP-3 El Toro 1978-1988. Semper Fi.

@firebald2915

Ай бұрын

My guess, the learning curve is steep. They modeled all of the pros and cons in this fighter, yeah ?

@KillerKev1961

Ай бұрын

@@firebald2915 agreed.

@stop736

Ай бұрын

Semper Fi sir!! I’m just a “young” ground pounder (01-05 1st Marines), but even before I joined I loved the F-4. I love watching them on the history channel when they show the computer animated fights from different eras? It’s on KZread even now. It’s called Dogfights I think. I just love the Vietnam era battles they show. That plane is such a beast. Also I love the F-4U Corsairs from WW2 more then any other aircraft. So I like the history behind it. 🙂

@RaceFan73

Ай бұрын

You had some time wiith the RF-4B. My Dad was Crew Chief on RF-4C tail # 68-0567 in the Air Force from when she was brand new in '68 through '72. He was in the 17th Tac Recon Squadron in Zweibrucken, Germany & Upper Heyford, England. Did some time in the 'Nam too.

@dylanmiller9604

Ай бұрын

El Toro, how cool. Man I wish I could have grown up in those times. MCAS El Toro was closed before I was even born, and torn apart over my childhood. Boy would I have loved to have a local air base… I’m sure you have some great memories out there, my respect to you sir

I’m not sure if this is controversial, but, the F-4 is the sexiest aircraft of all time.

@chpet1655

Ай бұрын

How dare you speak the truth in 2024 !

@user-ml4wf6qc8e

Ай бұрын

I agree❤

@Netbug

Ай бұрын

Get on my controversy level... it's the X-32.

@UnchleBuffalo11

Ай бұрын

@@NetbugNow that, that is controversial… Lookin like a beached whale.

@OCinneide

Ай бұрын

When it was designed and released people called it fat and ugly, like how people look at the F-35 nowadays. I wonder in fifty years will people be calling the F-35 the sexiest aircraft of all time.

I grew up with these big, smokey, loud birds flying over my house almost daily. The Phantom was my 'first love' fighter jet. She looks tough and fast, even sitting still. Jungle camo is her best dress. Love the channel.

I love how the F4 looks so serious and down to business from the front, but then you get a smiley face on the tail

@104thironmike4

Ай бұрын

In the Heatblur Team we are calling the little man "Shiney" - always picks you up, when you feel down. Best regards!

@VictorRomeo1917

Ай бұрын

Its like the engineers consulted an artist for its look.

@grimmWednesday

28 күн бұрын

Business in the front, party in the back …

Considering the basic design is from the 1950s, the fact that this was in production until 1981 is impressive.

@owensks

Ай бұрын

And that some countries still fly them is even more impressive

When I went to Hahn AFB in WEST Germany, in 79, as a Missile Maintenance troop, we had F4s. I was assigned to the bomb dump, but pulled guard duty as an SP, during one of many NATO exercises we were always doing, besides our own. I was forgotten out there in a blizzard and they didn't come for me, till a day later. I was glad I brought my pockets full of food. Heres the good part, I was at the end of the runway where they took off, 2 at a time, full AB of course. OVER AND OVER. It was a Blade Runner moment, lost in time, like tears in the rain. I have seen C Beams glitter off the Tannhauser gate, Twin F4s taking off full AB, shaking the ground like an earthquake, Ripping the air apart to the subatomic level....

@daszieher

7 күн бұрын

really nice memory! Thanks for sharing, but I am sure, it wasn't as fun then as it sounds spectacular now. Went to the German army not too far away in the Hunsrück "mountains"...

Growing up, the Air National Guard flew F-4's in the 70's, 80's and into 1992-93. We lived in the flight path of the runway and the Phantom was one loud S.O.B. taking off and landing. I was lucky enough to go on a field trip in 6th grade to check one out and I got to sit in the rear seat. Love the Phantom

*Aim-9* Growl noises

Patiently waiting for GS to drop the BF3 F-18 mission “Going Hunting”

@mrnolife9085

Ай бұрын

Or just carrier ops in general would be really nice to see

@nicopincho

Ай бұрын

One of the bests missions of all battlefields

"let's put the Mig onto a tray, 7:45 "

@echodelta2172

25 күн бұрын

nice

2 idiots in the F4 vs an F22 plz

@arminhos743

Ай бұрын

😁

@ironnads7975

Ай бұрын

He's explained this...and I have no idea why I am because you aren't going to look at your replies...but the F4 isn't two person capable....it's brand new still!!!

@Theren5534

Ай бұрын

@@ironnads7975he explicitly said it is two person capable…

@bravecanuck4312

Ай бұрын

Dude, yes!

@obiwankenobi1003

Ай бұрын

​@@ironnads7975 0:55 bruh... did you even watch the video.

HeatBlur F-4E Phantom Seal Clubbing would have been more accurate

@benn454

Ай бұрын

Those poor MiGs were the bunny rabbit and the F4s were the pack of wolves.

My favorite airshow moment was an F-4 doing a low altitude, high speed pass. That beast brings the thunder.

First time if "Flew" an F-4 was in Chuck Yeager's Air Combat, then graduated to Janes USNF '97

I feel like we need a mini docs breakdown of the f-4 based on how much of a history it has and with this module now existing

My favourite jet is the F-4J Phantom. I feel in love with since the mid 1970s first when I seen her

Something about the sound of those engines just makes you all hyped up! Is it just me or is everyone else having the same feeling?

Let's see guns only 1v1 with the Phantom against a MiG-21

@jimlthor

29 күн бұрын

My assumption is that it won't end well against an experienced MIG pilot unless the F4 gets his kill fast. Kinda like when he used the 109 vs the P51 and went into a prolonged fight. Some planes are meant to Boom n Zoom, others have endurance Can't wait til this plane is live. Gonna hop on Enigmas and try to pick on the horde of pilots trying out their new plane. I didnt expect the missiles to be so deadly though... thats the thing I'm most worried about

Perfect, a Friday video from GS, thank you!

Him flying that low like that would drive his maintainers nuts to see that! 😅

We need to hear the BRRRT from the gun. You haven't tried a gun kill yet in the Phantom.

Lovin the F-4 content man. The detail in this this looks amazing.

I recommend that you read Fighter Pilot by Gen. Robin Olds. If you haven't already. Great book. Explains a lot about Operation Bolo which I hope they include in the module.

Great video my dude I hope to see more with this!!

I've been enjoying watching you pilot the F4.... dig your groovy channel

@GrowlingSidewinder

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you.

love the videos man!!!!! u deserve so much more subs

Thank you for sharing this great video. The F-4E is truly beautiful!!!!

Keep up the great work

Congress GS you become an ACE on F4 in one mission. Love your video's keep on great work ❤❤❤

00:49 - Oooh! Do I see potential for the Two Morons to fly again soon?! I would absolutely love to see you guys take turns alternating between these seats in various missions. 😃😃

The way you flew this reminded me of the "boom-and-zoom" combat vids I've seen in IL-2 and DCS WWII aircraft.

I love this format like the old f5 fighter sweeps

The graphics are stunning. What a beautiful aircraft.

your content never fails to amaze

Got to LOVE that Phantom!! That is a very good lookin' machine!!

Nice landing!

Damn you are just knocking the videos out.

Great video. Kinda like the furballs. Need more of them.

God I love these videos; one of the best creators on this site

This F-4 looks so damn fast down on the deck.

All these F-4 content made me so happy these days

Ace in a day, you bagged five bandits. Well done!

Before i played DCS, I remember seeing a video of F4 pilots talking about the adjustments they had to make in order to turn the tables on Migs. It was a while ago, so i dont remember the title. Look around, and you'll get some epiphanies and know-how if you can find it.

I never thought I could recognize an enemy plane by the shape of the flares it dropped

Couldn't sleep so turned on the PC and Woo Hoo. GS in a F4 Phantom.

Amazing Flying and Dogfighting!!! Great Pilot in DCS, probably in the top 3 if not The Best!!!

Module is so nice, great video

The recessed hard points for the AIM-7s are super cool looking

Reminds me of how Hartmann used the 109. Vertical and hit and run.

1984 top gun. With VMFA 112 COWBOYS. F4s. We were the aggressors fighting the f18s. Like to see that

I really like these longer missions with multiple bandits! Should do these more often! Maybe a Vietnam themed mission to drop some bombs on a jungle trail while getting through MiGs and SAMs and AAA fire.

F-4 vs F-15, I think that would be a pretty good fight.

@ziggystardink9389

Ай бұрын

Not really. The F-15 can out shoot and out manuevre. They are not really in the same class. The fact that the F-15 carries AMRAAM's means it can hit the F-4 BVR.

@dvaritek434

Ай бұрын

Yeah its not even close. F15 outclimbs, and beats f4 one circle and 2 circle. Good match up for two idiots in an f4 tho

Long before the DCS Phantom, Third Wire’s Strike Fighters 2 featured authentic Phantom flight models, including the cockpit

actually loved this. bigger environment could be really fun. also, would be nice to know some tips for "eyeballing" IFF. you do it pretty quick visually.

My favorite F-4 is still the F-4U Corsair, but this one does make for some pretty cool videos.

@dvaritek434

Ай бұрын

Great taste in planes

I’m loving these F-4 vids but the F-14 and F-22 are still my fave

Now all it needs, is the belly mounted gun pod 😊

Would love to see a bandit unknown episode with the F-4E

Exellent video as always, could you do if is possibly make a dogfigth video with the 20mm gunpod

I love watching jets fight the planes that replaced them. How about a Phantom vs Tomcat video. Fly both!

Like the Corsair, the Phantom looks ready for a brawl. You wanna go? lets go! My all time fav jet fighter, definitely had flaws, but the Phantom repeatedly proved itself in combat.

I am irrationally excited to fly the F4 on DCS

Those are afterburners on steroids man. Can't wait to kick in those burners tomorrow .

I love how in nearly every preview video they start by saying "I'm still trying to figure this thing out..." Sounds like it's going to be a challenge to learn... which I am looking forward to. I love the modules that really push ones abilities.

My fav from that era. I still have an 1:72 Italeri model of an RF-4E Phantom II, since I was 10. Hours of hand painting...maybe that was my first bon3r....🤣🤣

I remember years ago I asked for this module. It was me, the first. You are welcome. That out of the way, great video and it is now time to have fun. Enjoy everyone and again you are welcome.

When that Battlefield Theme kicks in!

I hope we get some comm block aircraft soon as well, like the Mig 23!

"Don't want to push your luck too much....." @12:26 Seems like luck goes as fast as fuel in the F4.

DCS planes always look top-notch, inside and out. But anything on the ground always looks like Arma 2 to me.

Any special throttle set ups? afterburner detents? video productions is outstanding !!

USN-RIO: Radar Intercept Officer; USAF-Weapons System Officer both are the GIB: Guy in back.

You should have a buddy pilot the phantom and you be in the co-pilot learning the controls

Man, look at all the F-4 tape in the cockpit!!

Friendly aircraft challenge like F-4 vs. A-4, F-5, F-104 would be interesting. Also there is the MiG-19, which was used (with the least success) in Vietnam.

The ol "Forbidden heat source" claims another innocent Sidewinder

Love the vids! But how do you make your air bases for the videos they have so much detail!😩

You got to know when to hold 'em Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away And know when .... to extend and build your speed up to re-engage ,..

Went thru the trees at 9:50 and didnt flinch like a boss

I wonder what it's like trying to fly the F-4 from the back seat with so little unobstructed view in the front.

@timonsolus

Ай бұрын

Imagine being an Air Force F-4 backseater over Vietnam, and your pilot is badly wounded by flak, but the plane is fine, and you have to fly it home and land it from the back seat...

I'd love to see a recreation of a mission like Robon Old's infamous decoy one

How about a video with the people who create the DCS graphics, It would be interesting to see the folks behind the scenes.

beautiful Jet. Triple

Nice, can you show some gun only dogfight action next time? Curious to see how it works.

Excellent video GS, as usual. I had a question : what tactics can you use against an enemy who is using the vertical and is better than you in the vertical ?

É bom ver o f4 de volta ao dcs

Would love to see more how jester is doing

All I knew about either position was how to key the crypto while in the WSO seat.

I’m on msfs still we had the heatblur tomcat and that’s my daily flyer transferring to pc end off month and can’t wait to get DCS and actually be able to enter combat first jet I wonna get is the phantom cannot wait great video bud turn n burn 🫡

Cant wait to see the terminator mods

Like to see the dusk or night f4 s lighting

Definitely need to do 2 idiots in a F4 ASAP

It’ll be epic on ECW

Please can you go into the damage model… keep up the great work GS…