War Thunder - XF5F Skyrocket "A Rare Beauty?"

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2024

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  • @botimegaming
    @botimegaming  2 роки тому +104

    What vehicle would you like to see on the channel next? Something rare? Something unloved? Something that maybe really good and is overlooked? Let us know!

    • @Stringbean3336
      @Stringbean3336 2 роки тому +13

      Haven’t seen a Chaika video in a while, it’s a plane that’s constantly underestimated

    • @datpieceofbread9570
      @datpieceofbread9570 2 роки тому +5

      Still holding out hope for a MC205N or the t32

    • @alfadasfire
      @alfadasfire 2 роки тому +4

      some italian or french plane would be cool for sure. Also "chinese" tanks

    • @liladoodle
      @liladoodle 2 роки тому +9

      OddBawZ & Phlydaily have done videos on the Stridsvagn M/42 Delat Torn.
      I think it's time, Bo did the same.

    • @JonathanLeaver
      @JonathanLeaver 2 роки тому +3

      D.371 H.S.9, if you have it. ;-) With only 60 rounds across 2 guns and a 400 r/min fire rate, I'd bet you can have all sorts of fun. You'll go from fierce tiger to baby kitten in 4.5 seconds.

  • @damaan1243
    @damaan1243 2 роки тому +250

    I love how unique this thing is, a pug in plane form.

    • @thomasm9384
      @thomasm9384 2 роки тому +21

      It looks like a plane died eating a smaller plane.

    • @osiris2_050
      @osiris2_050 2 роки тому +12

      @@thomasm9384 or like a podracer from star wars

    • @V13per
      @V13per 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @iradam
      @iradam 2 роки тому

      @@osiris2_050 that's exactly what I thought when I saw it, I think it's because Bo is The One xD

    • @josephdedrick9337
      @josephdedrick9337 2 роки тому +5

      This is what happens if you punch a p38 hard enough in the nose

  • @thejestor9378
    @thejestor9378 2 роки тому +77

    They had done a secret change to the flight model and in-game performance of this plane like a year or so ago, making it go from crap with performance stats being lies, to a plane that is more worthy of the br that it used to sit at.

  • @Spuun_
    @Spuun_ 2 роки тому +141

    Such a weird airframe... but effective, clearly. Little touchy, though: explodes the instant another plane touches it - severe anxiety issues?

    • @Wonderduck1
      @Wonderduck1 2 роки тому +22

      Well, when you look like Grumman's janitor made a late-night change to the blueprints, you'd feel a bit verklempt too.

    • @dphalanx7465
      @dphalanx7465 2 роки тому +4

      Really wish they'd add the *F5F-2* model in-game. Lengthened the nose and the engine nacelles; moved back the cockpit (so it looks more like the XP-50). Fixed a whole bunch of balance issues, while losing none of the performance that made it famous. Plus, changed the armament to 4x 50cals in nose--which works just dandy for a light gun combo.

    • @vernonjaworskiartistry
      @vernonjaworskiartistry 2 роки тому +1

      This was the prototype basis for the eventual F7F Tigercat

    • @TheWhoamaters
      @TheWhoamaters 2 роки тому +1

      War Thunder logic

  • @branchlineflyer7244
    @branchlineflyer7244 2 роки тому +27

    6:54 was lovely finally fighting yall. I was wondering why the XF5F knew where I was all of the time but didn't realize it was Bo and gang until Bo killed me. Hope to fight yall again in future matches, have a lovely day!

    • @pauld6967
      @pauld6967 2 роки тому +1

      I recently had a ground battle where I wasn't on their team for once. Hopefully I will be in one of the upcoming episodes, since it takes some time for them to be edited and uploaded.

  • @bonvion961
    @bonvion961 2 роки тому +17

    Nice to see a Video with this cool and strange plane! Cheer's Bo and Co!.

  • @PrometheanGOld4
    @PrometheanGOld4 2 роки тому +25

    This thing is the long lost brother of the XP-50

    • @thumbtak
      @thumbtak 2 роки тому

      XP-50 with no chromo

    • @dphalanx7465
      @dphalanx7465 2 роки тому +6

      No "long lost" about it. A direct decendent. If anything, the XP-50 was the improved model (better balance, better engines, turbocharging, better guns).

  • @Breadboi-xp4tn
    @Breadboi-xp4tn 2 роки тому +28

    I've always been meaning to test fly this plane but ended up forgetting about it!
    Probably one of the rarest planes out there never seen one in over 4 years of air rb!

  • @michaelkarnerfors9545
    @michaelkarnerfors9545 2 роки тому +13

    On this episode of Bo Time Gaming: TBLF's re-interpretation of The Muppet Show crashes on take-off literally, Stickboy rides the emotional support bomber and goes Swiss, and Hambone roams the skies after his death as a ghost.

  • @SilentMustang
    @SilentMustang 2 роки тому +16

    this video almost killed me i was laughing so hard. Love the TBLF crew with Bo and friends. Love from Wisconsin

  • @jamesmccann531
    @jamesmccann531 2 роки тому +7

    This thing looks so strange...
    And TBLF back at it moments in with the formation flying.

  • @antb2340
    @antb2340 2 роки тому +1

    That plan looks like a Star Wars Pod racer

  • @daltonh6136
    @daltonh6136 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my god the opening of this video was absolutely hilarious!

  • @daltonh6136
    @daltonh6136 2 роки тому +4

    Glad to see another great video with Hambone and Stick! Thanks for helping us make this awesome content guys!

  • @rsmwidow4716
    @rsmwidow4716 2 роки тому +4

    Just what i needed on a Sunday evening after a bad day! Thanks Bo! You guys rock :)

  • @blademaster2390
    @blademaster2390 2 роки тому +3

    Not even a minute in, and Bo’s calling Ham a muppet.
    _this is gonna be another good one_

  • @CINCYEDITS
    @CINCYEDITS 2 роки тому +1

    0:32 "I like altitude" *flies 100 feet above the ground*

  • @nekophht
    @nekophht 2 роки тому +4

    I don't know if I can call this ugly... but I am certainly glad it never entered service.
    Good work to the team!

  • @limeod2478
    @limeod2478 2 роки тому +3

    Love the plane videos! And thank you for the effort it must have taken to get footage in ARB

  • @inmoraa7613
    @inmoraa7613 2 роки тому +1

    I first ran across the Skyrocket when I started reading the DC comic Blackhawks. Been a fan of it since then

  • @Spuun_
    @Spuun_ 2 роки тому +2

    So *that's* what the Voldemort reference during stream last night was all about...

  • @spion-co7vn
    @spion-co7vn 2 роки тому +4

    Ur videos are so fun to watch

  • @TomPrickVixen
    @TomPrickVixen 2 роки тому +11

    I still say this "flying ironing board" has too high BR for what it can do!
    Never really flew mine much!

  • @demonicleek1378
    @demonicleek1378 2 роки тому +1

    I remember getting shot down by how the day before this video came out. He was flying this plane and I was so excited when I saw this video come out cos I would finally be in a Bo vid but alas, he didn’t use the clip

  • @Breadboi-xp4tn
    @Breadboi-xp4tn 2 роки тому +1

    Good to see it getting some love!

  • @sabregunner1
    @sabregunner1 2 роки тому +2

    damnit ham, this is why we cant have nice things.
    Another great foray into WT air by TBLF. so many good moments. love the team communication and the banter between you guys

  • @rbkristof2330
    @rbkristof2330 2 роки тому +1

    9:58 He had to show them a little trick he learnd :D

  • @asmodeus_demon_lord7016
    @asmodeus_demon_lord7016 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Bo! Knew it would be good when chaos began working the first 50 seconds.

  • @Hockernant
    @Hockernant 2 роки тому

    Loving the ARB videos recently, these are my favourite WT videos

  • @NMJZ
    @NMJZ 2 роки тому +2

    Haven't seen this aircraft before, but great vid guys!

  • @Hockernant
    @Hockernant 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for todays video lads

  • @Hockernant
    @Hockernant 2 роки тому +1

    Now this is pod racing

  • @thomasm9384
    @thomasm9384 2 роки тому +1

    Playing every day, and I still haven't had a match with or v you guys. Keep flyin!

  • @jamesscalzo3033
    @jamesscalzo3033 2 роки тому +1

    Loved the video @Bo Time Gaming! Can't wait for the next video man! Never in my life did I ever expect to hear the XF5F Skyrocket get compared to Voldermort LMAO! Try Flying the PBM Mariner next time!
    Also, when the Skyrocket and the Corsair were being tested, the Pilot of the Skyrocket asked the Pilot of the Corsair if there was something wrong with the Corsair Prototype, because the Skyrocket was Out running the Corsair! *The More You Know!!!*

  • @malcolmmorris3947
    @malcolmmorris3947 2 роки тому +1

    I for one really like how this plane looks.

  • @ericlalonde5906
    @ericlalonde5906 2 роки тому +1

    That’s not an airplane, it’s a pod racer!

  • @Hockernant
    @Hockernant 2 роки тому +1

    Bodemort like Voldemort is perfection. Please make that your next WT username

  • @juanjoseperez2717
    @juanjoseperez2717 2 роки тому +1

    When i found i was looking for b29 you got my excitment thank you bo

  • @TrickiVicBB71
    @TrickiVicBB71 2 роки тому

    Nice job Stick taking out the Bf109 & ki44 by yourself

  • @Stringbean3336
    @Stringbean3336 2 роки тому +1

    Ham: Protect me!!!!
    Ham ten seconds later *rams plane into Bo for fun*

  • @Depthdiver01
    @Depthdiver01 2 роки тому

    Phrasing went straight out the window in this one

  • @troygroomes104
    @troygroomes104 2 роки тому +1

    Fun fact , this plane is in the Skyhawks comics

  • @managorius4496
    @managorius4496 2 роки тому +2

    I love yours Videos. Keep it up.

  • @silmarian
    @silmarian 2 роки тому

    I love this podracer-looking plane so much

  • @Nameless0916
    @Nameless0916 2 роки тому +9

    Great video as always, Bo! Also, why does this plane look like a confused A10 with the engines and wings in front?

    • @hoopchristine5202
      @hoopchristine5202 2 роки тому +2

      Because it was made by Grumman

    • @Nameless0916
      @Nameless0916 2 роки тому +1

      @@hoopchristine5202 clearly they were ahead of their time with the design

    • @lisaridener7620
      @lisaridener7620 2 роки тому

      What is the plane like the name the name of the plane and can you still get it

  • @MissKay1994
    @MissKay1994 2 роки тому +1

    The XF5F is a really neat plane idea. It's a shame it didn't really work out during WW2 but the carriers weren't up to the task of it

    • @dphalanx7465
      @dphalanx7465 2 роки тому

      Carriers could handle it; it's actually very compact and compares well, size-wise vs a Wildcat or Dauntless. And with its 3000+ft./min climb, carrier takeoffs were easy. Range was good too vs Wildcats.
      The deal-breaker was supply issues. Two engines require twice as many parts and twice as much maintenance time (and possible extra crew to get said maintenance done in the same time as a single engine).

    • @MissKay1994
      @MissKay1994 2 роки тому +1

      @@dphalanx7465 The issue wasn't that. Parts were never an issue. It was issues with the speed and landing gear. I've done quite a bit of research into that twin engine naval program in the past. Could talk about it in some detail on the official BTG Discord if you'd like

    • @dphalanx7465
      @dphalanx7465 2 роки тому

      @@MissKay1994 Sorry, not on Discord at the moment.
      Landing gear I can believe, but Speed?
      Wildcat/Zero are low 330s mph; Sea Hurricane is low 340s. Most common listing for Skyrocket is *380mph.*???

  • @aeonroseus9802
    @aeonroseus9802 2 роки тому +1

    What a goofy looking plane, good video guys keep it up!

  • @kostakatsoulis2922
    @kostakatsoulis2922 2 роки тому

    Ham was an absolute trooper in the PBM, always good to see its uncanny tankiness and reliability on display!

  • @skittlesjones4119
    @skittlesjones4119 2 роки тому

    This was a damn good video to watch. It had me cackling the way through especially at the end LUL! Keep up the amazing work yall do. Cheers!

  • @Sits_01
    @Sits_01 2 роки тому

    You have done it again bo, great vid.

  • @k3vin929
    @k3vin929 2 роки тому

    I have no logical explanation for this but i love the look of this plane. Gives me podracer vibes

  • @TrickiVicBB71
    @TrickiVicBB71 2 роки тому +1

    "I'm gonna be called Swissboy in a min"
    That had me laughing

  • @KartiacKID
    @KartiacKID 2 роки тому

    I love the new nickname for stickboy

  • @TheSniperMatt1221
    @TheSniperMatt1221 2 роки тому +1

    Nice video. I will never be able to see this plane and not think Voldemort now.

  • @Breadboi-xp4tn
    @Breadboi-xp4tn 2 роки тому +3

    Also Bo can you pls do a series in which you guys showcase such funky and rare vehicles ingame.
    What do you think chat?

  • @juanta5126
    @juanta5126 2 роки тому +1

    7:48 best part

  • @hetierremustdedu1829
    @hetierremustdedu1829 2 роки тому

    What an interesting nickname for a plane with no nose

  • @TheAthooper
    @TheAthooper 2 роки тому

    Ham is always such a menace in the sky

  • @GarGhuul
    @GarGhuul 2 роки тому

    The Voldemort of fighter planes. I like that.

  • @czerwony1420
    @czerwony1420 2 роки тому +1

    i think the title applies to all american prototype planes

  • @Eddie3105
    @Eddie3105 2 роки тому +1

    So who was the lucky kid that grumman chose to sketch this thing out?

  • @tsar_w7111
    @tsar_w7111 2 роки тому

    In this episode of Bo Time Gaming: Stick becomes Swiss Cheese, Bo's plane gets bullied, and Ham becomes a ghost plane

  • @Tabloid_Hedron
    @Tabloid_Hedron 2 роки тому

    That beam of shear power emitted straight from that chaika's nose turns planes into swiss cheese

  • @CollinTheSav
    @CollinTheSav 2 роки тому

    You’re not wrong about the Tigercat comment. The XF5F was the earliest iteration of it imo. The XP-50 followed with a upgraded powerplant, armament, and more oriented for land operations. Then came the Tigercat, both Navalized and regular Tigercat, biggest powerplant and armament upgrade. However, there was a proposition for a true land-based variant called the Cheetah, with P-47/P-38 esque powerplants, but didn’t go through.

  • @MJPIA
    @MJPIA 2 роки тому +1

    Someone should fire the drunk mechanic who bolted the wing on in front of the aircraft

  • @dominicwalters6901
    @dominicwalters6901 2 роки тому +1

    Love the videos Bo keep it up

  • @jackn2236
    @jackn2236 2 роки тому +1

    Fun fact about the Harry Potter franchise.
    In the first movie when Harry said Voldemort's name for the first time, he actually pronounces it correctly "Vol-Duh-Mor(e)", the letter "T" is actually supposed to be silent. This was confirmed by JK Rowling herself on September 9, 2015.

    • @gabork5055
      @gabork5055 Рік тому

      The mental image of Voldemort being Voldemort but French.

  • @foxthefox762
    @foxthefox762 2 роки тому

    Got it! Climbs well and high, guns' not enough, but...Yea!

  • @denizschwarz7796
    @denizschwarz7796 2 роки тому

    The Plane looks so funny it looks like someone build it uncorrectly

  • @praetor678
    @praetor678 2 роки тому

    Would be fun to see this plane working off of a carrier. Good video, guys.o7

  • @calebfogler2145
    @calebfogler2145 2 роки тому

    5:10 Must have been one of them mythical maneuver kills.

  • @Kesterlath
    @Kesterlath 2 роки тому

    You know... if you move the engines back to the tail and the wings to just behind the pilot, you get an A-10 pretty quickly. Yada yada jet engines, yes yes.

  • @MikeIke2983
    @MikeIke2983 2 роки тому

    I loved this video Bo! Thanks for all of the laughs Stick and Ham!

  • @TKHarris1967
    @TKHarris1967 2 роки тому

    Such an odd looking plane but an effective one in capable hands. Nice job.

  • @christopherhanton6611
    @christopherhanton6611 2 роки тому +1

    what a video loves the begin laughing so hard i was Crying. also, i always like Ki 44 in warthunder

  • @thatguy46744
    @thatguy46744 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! ITS PHLYDAILYS THUMBNAIL IRL

  • @RootDragon04
    @RootDragon04 2 роки тому

    When the Phlydaily thumbnail makes it to the next patch.

  • @michaelcox9855
    @michaelcox9855 2 роки тому

    That is the pug of airplanes right there.

  • @bean644
    @bean644 2 роки тому

    hey this made me chuckle well done

  • @_vasty3776
    @_vasty3776 2 роки тому

    10:56 now YOUR the bird on fire

  • @an_oshkosh_guy
    @an_oshkosh_guy 2 роки тому

    This plane reminds me of a pod racer from Star Wars

  • @oxcart4172
    @oxcart4172 2 роки тому

    They got the Tigercat out of it. No bad thing!

  • @glennahoopes2895
    @glennahoopes2895 2 роки тому

    If you pushed through wings back under the pilot, it would look like an early version of the worthog.

  • @Solar_viva
    @Solar_viva 8 місяців тому

    Bros last words were “you muppet” **explodes**

  • @BugattiONE666
    @BugattiONE666 2 роки тому

    Bruh i thought thios was one of Plys cursed thumbnails but its actually REAL

  • @TheAsaenath
    @TheAsaenath 2 роки тому

    That has to be one of the weirdest looking planes in the game.

  • @TheFridge
    @TheFridge 2 роки тому

    "I'll go find your body" 🤣🤣

  • @GearHeadedHamster
    @GearHeadedHamster 2 роки тому

    That looks like a pod racer if it was a plain.

  • @Arbaaltheundefeated
    @Arbaaltheundefeated 2 роки тому

    This plane looks like most of the ones I build in Kerbal Space Program

  • @joshuatoupin9862
    @joshuatoupin9862 2 роки тому

    That aaa target you were attacking shot and bullseyed your left engine

  • @Majorite
    @Majorite 2 роки тому

    I was confused when I saw the thumbnail on my recommendations.

  • @nolan_grant
    @nolan_grant 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Bo!! Could you please play the F7F in air rb for the next video! Thanks!

  • @cptmidnight6117
    @cptmidnight6117 2 роки тому

    Finally after many years of playing together Bo has realized that he can't take Stickboy or Hambone anywhere. Lol

  • @worldwarbricks5856
    @worldwarbricks5856 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid bo! Can you make one on the centurion mk.1?

  • @steffensg
    @steffensg 2 роки тому

    TBLF lore confirmation, Stickboy has a mom

  • @skulduggery7028
    @skulduggery7028 2 роки тому

    The first pod racer

  • @pappamike2314
    @pappamike2314 2 роки тому

    The flying hair lip.

  • @boneguy4838
    @boneguy4838 2 роки тому

    That place looks weird, I love it.

  • @DavidRodriguez-un8ro
    @DavidRodriguez-un8ro 2 роки тому

    great video. harry potter references had me laughing

  • @ineedarniepalms
    @ineedarniepalms 2 роки тому

    Took me forever to realize this is not an XP-50.