New F-15EX Eagle arrives at PDX

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25 күн бұрын

The Oregon Air National Guard is set to welcome new F-15EX Eagles.
The jets will replace the older F-15C models that were built in the 1980s.
The new jet might look similar, but the pilots tell KATU News that everything on the inside is brand new and completely different.
“Our old airplane is analog, this jet is digital,” said Col. Mike Kosderka, Commander 142nd Wing.
The brand-new aircraft will continue the mission of keeping the skies above the Pacific Northwest safe from threats.
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@seanhannon4669 6 күн бұрын

I worked on the F-16 for 20 years , work on the F-35;now. But the eagle will always have a special place in my heart!!

@Rod3E900 21 күн бұрын

I started out with F-15s in the US Air Force 48 years ago at Langley AFB in VA. It's pretty nostalgic watching this new aircraft today...❤

@jacobbaumgardner3406 21 күн бұрын

Coolest part is that they have an airframe lifespan of 20,000 hours, so we’ll see these fly for decades to come.

@tbmdd 21 күн бұрын

Started out doing what? Flying them? Working on them? Maintaining them?

@callaway19647 21 күн бұрын

@@tbmdd armouraling the tires

@tbmdd 20 күн бұрын

@@callaway19647 lmfao

@michaelmurray7199 19 күн бұрын

@@callaway19647 "Armor All products do more than clean and shine, they protect."

@J_JetClips 21 күн бұрын

It's super cool to see all these Eagle drivers so eager to look over the new jet. It's got to be absolutely mind blowing to recieve brand new super modern F-15s coming from the proud but old C models.

@QuaddusBurakis 21 күн бұрын

The undefeated heavyweight champ of the skies!!!

@ronaldckrausejr7762 20 күн бұрын

Also a fighter with 52 fatalities.

@anotherHelldiver 20 күн бұрын

@@ronaldckrausejr7762 Compared to other fighters? And what percentage of that is from Crashes? There isn't enough information in your statement.

@moonasha 20 күн бұрын

@@anotherHelldiver probably just some upset russian or chinese guy, ignore him

@mmmmburgerz9442 20 күн бұрын

@@ronaldckrausejr7762 Most of which are pilot error. No plane is free of accidents. Still better than the junk being shot down in Ukraine. Russia lost 50 flankers in 2 years to SAMs and MIGs alone. Bad tactics and incompetent leadership will do that. Russia thought they had an easy US Gulf War style campaign at hand , only to have another Soviet-Afghan war with even more losses.

@Nikowalker007 19 күн бұрын

That would Be F22 😁 but F15 is still a pretty bad a33 and menacing machine

@valianttmt8044 21 күн бұрын

The F-15 Eagle is such a beautiful aircraft. And even more potent in the EX version. Oregon Air National Guard deserves these beauties. 🇺🇸

@looneyhoonzinc 21 күн бұрын

The new EX is one hell of a looker. Can't wait to see this bird in action and I'm so glad they went through with getting more of these to supplement the fleet.

@wootle 21 күн бұрын

The airframe is the same as the original though, nothing new there. As the pilot said all the changes are underneath (apart form beefier landing gear etc.) 27:45

@Ripper13F1V 21 күн бұрын

@@wootle It's not the same, it has a 20,000 hour life so has been very updated as far as materials and the structure itself go.

@butterfinger1171 21 күн бұрын

I'd rather not see it in action.. Action means there's a conflict and people die.

@section8usmc53 20 күн бұрын

@@Ripper13F1VThat's not what he was talking about. Context. Read the OP again, and then his response.

@BlkInc1 12 күн бұрын

@@butterfinger1171 LOL, Active Duty also means training and flying sorties at home to be prepared....our pilots get more training hours then any other nation. They fly these things whether or not we are in a conflict. Go to any Airbase and you'll find F35s and F16s, etc taking off regularly every day just about.

@DSW964 21 күн бұрын

As a former Navy Plane Captain, one of most awesome sights in my memory was seeing the F15 as a kid in West Germany regularly buzzing our school 40+ years ago, providing reassurance we had air superiority on our side.

@herkloader34 21 күн бұрын

From a former Eagle Keeper, welcome to your new home "Balls 8" (008). Brings a little tear to my eye.

@trespire 20 күн бұрын

Got to work a bit on the C model "Baz" in D-check while training to be a structural maintainer. We used to call them flying tennis courts.

@DDAVO7 21 күн бұрын

Looks like the WSO is a Top Gun graduate; patch on his left shoulder. Pretty cool. Awesome jet, glad to see the 15s will be in the air for many more years.

@gregorygaunt9353 20 күн бұрын

The EX won't have a WSO. It'll be a second pilot or none at all. As a missile truck shooting the AMRAAM or Sidewinder (even a Sparrow) the WSO or Guy In Back isn't needed to shoot those missiles.

@jonathanwbecker3073 21 күн бұрын

Quite a difference from watching as a kid the F104s at this base fly from my hill at Fern Hill Park.What a sight.

@davidw2739 21 күн бұрын

When I was a kid I would watch the F-4s taking off for night patrol from Hickam AFB in Hawaii. Those Phantoms were beautiful machines, as is the F15.

@gregorygaunt9353 20 күн бұрын

The 123d Fighter (Interceptor) Squadron had the F-86, F-102, F-101, F-4, F-15A, C and now EX in their jet inventory.

@halrichard1969 19 күн бұрын

@@gregorygaunt9353 As a kid I used to dream regularly about being an F-86 Pilot,, punching it out with the Rufskys in the sky.....Man those were great dreams. :D

@OMMgreenshirt 21 күн бұрын

Welcome home to the new F-15EX! My compliments to Major Connor and crew for a beautiful touchdown with "City of Roses". 👍

@neilhilken 23 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for capturing this event for us 🙌

@iansampson2492 21 күн бұрын

I didnt realize the F-15 was still in production. Testament to its good design.

@Beebob-xw9xn 21 күн бұрын

They been working on a stealthier version the US and S Korea kept improving the Strike Eagle version the South Koreans had the most advanced version more than the US.

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

This is a vastly upgraded version of the Eagle.

@gabekremer7148 6 күн бұрын

Its not got much in common with the original other than shape. I suspect this is actually a QA due to timing of video.

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

@@gabekremer7148it's an F-15EX

@davidbaum9599 5 күн бұрын

It flies as good as it looks ,its a timeless classic killer plane !!!!!

@fw1421 21 күн бұрын

Still after all these years my favorite American Fighter. Never defeated in combat. What a fucking BEAST!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Danlovestrivium 21 күн бұрын

Most people aren't going to understand what I'm about to say. But I've often times wondered which it more powerful, the gun in the nose of the A-10 or the RADAR in the nose of the F-15? I don't think the general public truly understands the significance of the advantage the F-15 has because of it's radar and once the USAF gets missiles that matches this capability, the F-15 is going to be a serious threat to ANYTHING in the air.

@pdxmack 21 күн бұрын

I always love hearing the Oregon Air Guard fly above Portland. A unique “don’t mess with me” sound.

@lindaross783 20 күн бұрын

Me too

@robertbeane8792 21 күн бұрын

I live in western Massachusetts…the 104th FW/131st FS is slated to get the EX or F-35s..Oregon and MAANG train together often..being both F-15 units…my dad retired from the 104th FW.. (26 yrs AF)

@GuyRips 21 күн бұрын

I live in Portland Maine,,in the last year,they came by twice,,if you blink,,you miss it,,hope your come bye,,

@robertbeane8792 21 күн бұрын

@@GuyRips I was in the USCG up at S.W Harbor..our family has a place at little Sebago Lake..my aunt lives in south Portland…I’ve been up twice already this year…my mother is from Perth-Andover…Maine is beautiful!

@artmichel5572 21 күн бұрын

Man, She's a beaut, Clark! As a Navy (old timer), aviation enlisted man, I have always loved and put my money on the F15 (all models). As much as I eat up McDonnell Douglas birds, I can't help but admire and envy USAF birds..ALL OF THEM! You guys take care of the skies, while we watch the sea..and our other brothers get the dirt. Nothing says I can't want a piece of the sky as well ; ) Well done 233rd, good luck and stay safe.

@trespire 20 күн бұрын

Was an F-4E Kurnass maintainer. While they were operated off good old Terra, their naval pedigree was clearly obvious. They were built tough, take punishment and still get our guys back. Long live Spook.

@lindaross783 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service!🇺🇸

@timpeterson2738 21 күн бұрын

Canada needs these birds too as the f35 isnt going to cut it doing all the long patrols and intercepts required.

@matthewcuratolo3719 21 күн бұрын

I remember stepping aboard a brand new Sikorsky Sea Dragon at an air show. Not only was it spotless, it had a new-car smell.

@JustReed 21 күн бұрын

Beautiful. I'm excited for Portland, PNW and the Red Hawkes!

@terenceflanagan1225 22 күн бұрын

The Eagle has landed. America 🇺🇸..FK YEAH

@halrichard1969 19 күн бұрын

Its "The Day of the Eagle".

@Pauls-World 4 күн бұрын

Insane. Happy 4th of July everyone. Thank you for your service. Hero’s

@omarcruz8709 2 күн бұрын

Some of those pilots have been here in Puerto Rico. I went to the airport to watch them take off and land when they were here. I hope they come back with that new version of the F-15. It was Christmas 2022 new year 2023.

@shawnwhitter5968 21 күн бұрын

I love these new EX Eagles. I hope the USAF will buy more.

@stephenparkins3552 21 күн бұрын

When I was in the civil air patrol, they had F-101 Voodoos in there

@anotherHelldiver 20 күн бұрын

Always cool to Randomly meet another CAP cadet/Ex-Cadet. I'd love to have my place at the same Airport as something like a F-101.

@maibatsumonstrosity2495 3 күн бұрын

@@stephenparkins3552 wow you must be old as fuck

@Minnesota.Highlander 21 күн бұрын

I sleep good at night. I do not take it for granted! Always on call, I am proud to be able to call this My Air Force!

@roderickcampbell2105 21 күн бұрын

Very very impressive. The aircraft, the pilots, WSO's, the techs, engineers, and everyone else that keeps these birds flying.

@tbolt2948 20 күн бұрын

The one thing I'm proud of, as a Missourian, is that the two Serra Hotel fighter of the USAF and USN are made in St. Louis. Those being of course, the F-15 EX Eagle II and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. We could have another magnificent fighter if the DoD would wake up and put new F-16V Block 70/72 in the inventory instead of trying to promote that POS F-35 A/B/C Fat Amy. I got a kick out of how careful the Colonel was NOT to say anything against it. (The Puzzle Palace Brass is watching)

@bryangibson2788 8 күн бұрын

I've got a former fellow USAF crew chief that lives in St. Louis and I pitched him the idea of getting on the EX program. Well he interviewed and all but got the F-18 instead. In time, he hopes to be selected for the EX program. I'm near Eglin AFB in Florida where the have the EX test birds...I'd give my lesser hanging nut to get a job working on the EX here.

@RickyD1968 21 күн бұрын

Awesome to get 18 of these at PDX !!!!!!!!

@nicke.3011 21 күн бұрын

Only 6 even exist at this point.

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

Tail number 8 though

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

@@nicke.3011they're building them as fast as they can

@MeganMarkle4U 21 күн бұрын

Love the extended 2-wheel landing❤

@craig_sez8534 21 күн бұрын

Air brakeing

@fightingfalconfan 20 күн бұрын

All USAF pilots do that; aerodynamic braking. Using the air resistance against the jet to slow you down.

@shawnpeat 20 күн бұрын

No... He was doing a wheelie down the runway

@manfredstrappen7491 20 күн бұрын

F-15s use the aero braking, you’ll have issues slowing down if you lower the nose early.

@antoniojimenez7103 12 күн бұрын

Congratulations on the new Eagle. Im sure this new platform will augment the rest of the eages you have. As a veteran I thank you all for your service and your dedication to protecting our skies.

@DougPoulton 21 күн бұрын

That was the coolest landing I've ever seen. I thought he was going to fly it all the way to the tie down.

@cheewooleong5066 21 күн бұрын

especially how the driver used the fuselage as its own air brake to shed velocity rather than using the dorsal air brake fin, very elegant landing

@Civ33 17 күн бұрын

It is called aerodynamic braking, where holding the nose up induces drag on the airframe and slows the airplane down. Also, that beautiful buttery smooth landing comes courtesy of the fly by wire system

@kms6466 22 күн бұрын

Love the new Fighter smell...

@Dstew57A 20 күн бұрын

Excellent…. thank you for this. Appreciate all in the squadron who protect the PNW

@JamesBooth-so6hr 23 күн бұрын

Beautiful, I remember when the original f15s arrived in Portland. Much bigger fanfare than this!!

@terenceflanagan1225 22 күн бұрын

That was a long long time ago and a much better Portland and America. Good thing they got these because 30 year old jets are a scary thought . You wanna go 900 knots in one? With the metal creaking like an attic floor?

@guaporeturns9472 21 күн бұрын

@@terenceflanagan1225Great , yet another person whining about how much better everything used to be instead of actually doing something about it. You know what they say , if you aren’t part of the solution then you are part of the problem.

@jamesgregory2865 21 күн бұрын

If i rememcer correctly, they were the green dragon squadren fron mccord afb tacoma wa.

@aardque 21 күн бұрын

Generally, anything military was more popular in the past. That some Americans yearn for a time when the world was so violent that a strong military was adored, speaks strongly to what they crave. A more chaotic, less democratic world where the rule of law was determined by the party with the biggest stick.

@aardque 21 күн бұрын

@@terenceflanagan1225 The fact you cannot accept the validity of contemporary society is only exceeded by your extraordinary skills as an amateur aeronautical engineer, be sure to endorse your opinion this November. Really no point however, you'll all scream bloody murder when the votes are counted - but yes, we should definitely listen to you about airplane design and how great Portland was before cell phones, microwaves and civil rights legislation.

@gordydexter2615 19 күн бұрын

Wow so cool to see the first F-15EX jet to arrive at the ANG. The experience level of ANG pilots is significantly higher than the Regular Air Force cadres. I flew F-4E and F-16A aircraft on active duty for 10 years and flew all blocks of the F-16C in the ANG. The guard fighter pilot flys more sorties per month, per year than the Reg AF fighter pilots do. So it makes perfect sense to bring the new jet to the Air Guard. Very similar concept as to how the F-22 was initiated by merging Air Force pilots with ANG pilots. The jet looks awesome and the enemy in China and Russia & Iran should be nervous‼️👍👊💪🇺🇸

@seanhannon4669 6 күн бұрын

Love to see these young airman and air ladies keeping the faith

@calvingifford9442 20 күн бұрын

Love the fact that the EX's are finally replacing the long-in-the-tooth 'C's. Hate the fact that the camera operator had no idea what they were doing.

@anotherHelldiver 20 күн бұрын

It's always sad to see a old Aircraft Go, and it's crazy to think even the F-15C will be on its way out. But it will be awesome to see what the new F-15EX's like these will do next.

@kenichitamagusuku3194 19 күн бұрын

It’s true that eagles combat record I think is 104 wins and no loses however, most of those victorys came from F-15 from a country from biblical land of Israel. I don’t think they fly A,B,C, D, or E models

@anotherHelldiver 19 күн бұрын

@@kenichitamagusuku3194 Yes, I'm pretty sure they have a Special F-15I model. (Like how they have a F-35I model also)

@MM-mo2yc 19 күн бұрын

Iconic beast. Grew up wishing I could fly the F-15.

@abeldyer8316 19 күн бұрын

My all time favorite fighter aircraft....and l’m a huge fan from the Fiji Islands down here in the South Pacific. 👍👍👍

@Mike-01234 21 күн бұрын

F-15C was an amazing jet I remember the AF demo team was still flying them in the early to mid 2000's put on a show like no other really pushed it to the limit. I never saw the 2 seater even come close to those older F-15C's used to do. When the guard got them they put on a weak show.

@manfredstrappen7491 20 күн бұрын

2 seat F-15s come in a few flavors. The B/D models were C’s with two seats (trainers mostly). Pretty much same as the single seat A’s and C’s. Then the F-15E which is a heavier, thirstier attack jet first. Not as nearly as nimble/fast as the C. But can carry a ton of ordnance. The EX is heavier than the C but lighter and more powerful than the E and is primarily for air defense and much more advanced/capable than both the C and E. The EX can carry more missiles and has better range than the old C.

@jamesb9767 20 күн бұрын

If any weapon ever deserved an upgrade/refurb, then the F15 is a prime candidate. Closest thing a pilot can get to flying a MISSILE!

@kmoecub 19 күн бұрын

I think you might be forgetting the X-15, or confusing the two anyway.

@dieselboy610 21 күн бұрын

The US makes the best aircraft on the planet. F15 has owned the skies for decades and is a perfect example. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the new EX!!!

@user-lb3hd7ip4o 19 күн бұрын

No british do

@Rod3E900 21 күн бұрын

Security Forces must have really loved having all those people loose on the Flightline !!!

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

They're all authorized personnel

@Spearhead45 20 күн бұрын

It was awesome seeing these bad boys come in. The ex is a super advanced missile truck. and it slaps

@AirRyanTX 2 күн бұрын

Love the GE F110's on the F-15.

@Riceball80IA 6 күн бұрын

Pretty impressive when a 40 plus year old design just needs some modern upgrades and continues to be a top tier Fighter in 2024.

@corybrown2197 21 күн бұрын

It’s certainly cool. I just wish there was something about it that stood out so that it looked more like a new variant.

@fylecabagnot5703 21 күн бұрын

Straight out the box!!!! Nice

@marcosavila8215 7 күн бұрын

12:43 that last "gasp" from the Engine, it was saying " again again"

@keithternes3366 21 күн бұрын

It’s an awesome aircraft guys,we will be sending you more soon!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@Notyou5556 21 күн бұрын

Clean aircraft Bet she flew like a fighter

@manfredstrappen7491 20 күн бұрын

A fighter that flies like a fighter? Crazy.

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

I noticed no CFTs either. Without pylon stations this thing prob handled like a Porsche. Hope the pilot got to pull some Gs on the hop over,

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

@@manfredstrappen7491stupid comment bro

@gregorygaunt9353 22 күн бұрын

Sorta good video. Practice on the vertical hold.

@kevculmstock1 3 күн бұрын

definitely the coolest fixed wing fighter.

@jernejfunkl8300 3 күн бұрын

WOW...these Oregonians treat themselves :)

@Likeaworm 21 күн бұрын

The F35 does not have the ordinance capacity to endure drawn out engagements. F15ex squadrons can remedy this. They can be at standoff distances while f35 squadrons collect real time battlefield data allowing F15ex to engage so the F35s can maintain an element of surprise. It’s genius and will cause major headaches and heart attacks for our adversary’s.

@Beebob-xw9xn 21 күн бұрын

F-35s can use weapons on other aircraft and ships.

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

Finally someone gets the big picture

@kmoecub 19 күн бұрын

@@Beebob-xw9xn So can the F-15, and all other Fighters built since WW1.

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

@@kmoecubnot true

@paulsmodels 3 күн бұрын

A seriously awesome fighter jet!

@CAPEjkg 21 күн бұрын

WSO is a top gun patch wearer, cool

@michaelmurray7199 19 күн бұрын

Check this: For air-to-ground missions, the F-15EX can carry up to 29,500 pounds of air-to-ground ordinances. Compare that to the 20,000 pounds that B-29, a 4-engined bomber can carry. Kinda scary, isn't it?

@akseakayaker 20 күн бұрын

The F-15 E has NEVER been defeated in air to air combat

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

Most F-15 kills were made by F-15A-D and 1 or 2 from the F-15E

@The_Riddler21 11 күн бұрын

YOU KNOW THE ECONOMY IS GOING BAD IN USA when they call a plane from the 80's a ''NEW'' plane

@AeroRio 20 күн бұрын

Cool landing 😉

@omarcruz8709 2 күн бұрын

Congratulations!

@wesdowner5636 21 күн бұрын

Nice! I wonder if Klamath Falls got theirs yet? The tail number indicates this plane was actually built in 2020. Wonder where it's been?

@dcannon1 21 күн бұрын

That's the fiscal year when it's ordered. They come off the line later.

@Coyote5005 21 күн бұрын

Klamath will actually become the F-35 school moving forward, I think the EX training got moved back east.

@wesdowner5636 21 күн бұрын

@@Coyote5005 Yeah, I read that after posting this comment.

@jadutch7361 21 күн бұрын

Even up into Canada-What could be Better -Nothing 🙏

@lucasjml Күн бұрын

Que increíble máquina!! 😍

@nigel900 20 күн бұрын

Beautiful! 🫡🇺🇸👍🏻

@seanhannon4669 6 күн бұрын

The sound of freedom!!!

@user-hc3qm8ze7f 20 күн бұрын

Best jet the US has. So naturally geniuses in the Pentagon keep cutting it from the budget.

@411bvRGiskard 19 күн бұрын

So dumb

@LaylaGarrett-dd9cd 20 күн бұрын

This gives "clarity" to a dream I had. TMc

@kitanisthe 21 күн бұрын

Sad to see the C model go.. but its getting old.. four of the planes there were at a base I was assigned too back in 1991-1993.. and they will be gone soon.

@TheGreatBoppino 21 күн бұрын

Nice, congrats on the new rides! What is the whining sound after shutdown?

@lifeinabox1 22 күн бұрын

Fantastic!!

@aubrey1008 21 күн бұрын

Was this for the public to be able to see or just reporters?

@skipsteel 2 күн бұрын

Love the F-15EX Weapons system upgraded needed, the Airframe Basic Designed Better suite of Avionics, counter measures, situational awareness, Just big fast pickup with nearly twice the weapons capacity. My pet peeve is the lack of IRST backed into the Airframe, in a strong counter measures environment, its essential. instead they have to carry a Pod, (The Gripen, Rafale, and Typhoon are all integrated). I'm not an expert just an enthusiast, I just believe IRST should be Fully Integrated and easily upgradable. When no one can see anything 30 mile out on Radar due to jamming the Gripen E can Target you with Infra Red just saying.

@kman0146 21 күн бұрын

Kind of a big deal considering the air force only has about 6 or 8 of the EX model aircraft so far.

@GreggRoberts 19 күн бұрын

It's actually a brand new "used" F-15. McDonnell Douglas (defunct) stopped production in 1997.

@jrftworth 4 күн бұрын

That makes no sense whatsoever. This is a brand new Boeing F-15EX. There fixed it for you

@user-bd8je6cb9z 21 күн бұрын

Undisputed champ 🏆

@russelltaylor3282 21 күн бұрын

Can someone explain why the pilot held off so long with rotating the plane on to its front landing gear? I thought he was performing a “touch & go” landing for as long as he held off landing or placing the front gear on the tarmac.

@waynecoulter6761 21 күн бұрын

It's what's called Aerobraking. By keeping the nose high, it induces a ton of drag on the airframe, slowing the aircraft down a lot more than throwing out the air brake on the back of the aircraft. It also saves on wheel brake usage.

@fw1421 21 күн бұрын

Aero braking. Doesn’t need to wear the breaks out.

@tomkelly6216 21 күн бұрын

Do this rather than deploy a breaking parachute.

@johnc2438 21 күн бұрын

Needs fewer brake jobs! Let the air slow you down as much as possible. Besides, it's "cool"! Best of both worlds.

@russelltaylor3282 21 күн бұрын

Appreciate the rationale. Makes sense. Thanks.

@AnthonyC43 21 күн бұрын

I love the new F15EX Eagle. I truly wish we in the UK would have the F15EX Eagle in the RAF rather than the Eurofighter Typhoon as the Eagle is the best Fighter Aircraft in the world EVER. The USAF and DOD should buy loads of these to completely replace the Legacy Eagle (F15C & D) and not just station them in the US but also back at their base in Europe etc (RAF/USAF Lakenheath etc).🤘🤘

@timmurphy5541 21 күн бұрын

So forget about our own aircraft industry....become pure customers....etc etc. Even if the Typhoon wasn't excellent ....why would we terminate our ability to design fighter aircraft?

@Danlovestrivium 21 күн бұрын

@@timmurphy5541 Nothing matters other than what you've got when you're the one in the seat during combat. It's easy to talk when we're sitting back and watching. But I hope the US would never put our pilots into a inferior aircraft just because we "don't want to be customers". Yeah, tell that to the guy that has to fly into combat.

@timmurphy5541 21 күн бұрын

@@Danlovestrivium to the pilot perhaps, but we don't really pay for all of this to make pilots safer. We do it to be able to win. Ask the Americans if they would give up on being able to design Aircraft for any reason whatsoever.

@Danlovestrivium 21 күн бұрын

@@timmurphy5541 I think you're failing to realize that the pilot's ability to survive increases his chance at winning, whether this be through superior maneuvering, stealth, RWR or a reinforced cockpit like the A-10. You may not pay for your pilots to be safe, but Americans sure as hell do. I also think that you don't really know the history of American combat aviation if you don't think we've given up on way more than a few aircraft because of deficiencies. If Americans knew we weren't the very best at building aircraft, we'd find a way to have the best, even if it meant becoming buyers. Our new T-7A is a very recent example.

@gunhog11 20 күн бұрын

Are there actually any Nav-rated WSOs in the 142nd now? Hasn’t been any since the F-4Cs retired in 1989.

@JOERANSTRAIGHT 4 күн бұрын

My son’s favorite aircraft has many F15 toys .

@kepler240 21 күн бұрын

Show off. Nice wheelie.

@Ralph-tn7fs 21 күн бұрын

Nice plane but I am seasick from all the camera motion. SETTLE DOWN! Expand the budget a bit and get a tripod with a fluid head....PLEASE! Thanks for trying.

@alexeyaviator8600 20 күн бұрын

Such a Good looking plane

@kevinx9225 21 күн бұрын

The ultimate resto-mod. A 69 Camaro with all the latest electronics and bigger engine.

@antoniotaveira6522 21 күн бұрын

The same good old eagle but better and more lethal.💪💪💪

@trollbot3728 19 күн бұрын

I feel safer already...

@timpeterson2738 21 күн бұрын

It would be cool to video document each and every flight 008 does till the end of ger service life. Id subscibe to that. Even a the service done on her by the crews too.