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If I am not mistaken, Mig-25 and Mig-31 are fighters that were designed not for dogfighting against run of the mill American fighters but for interception missions where their targets would be special aircraft such as SR-71 Blackbird.
@@Cybernaut76 They were definitely capable of engaging fighters as well. The MiG-25 was the only Iraqi aircraft to score a kill against a US fighter (Cmdr Scott Speicher's F-18) during Desert Storm .
Not good at dogfighting. Can't turn well, built for interception. Interception of ANY aircraft, at BVR and longer range. It was made to cover large distances (USSR) quickly and "intercept" any aircraft.
@@madaxe606 Not only that, but also ...sorta shot down an eagle- only aircraft to do so (Eagle barely made it back to base after getting hit by a missile)
Best strategy for the Mig-31 if he fails to kill before the merge is probably just ignite the burners and keep running. Nothing the F-4E has should be able to catch him.
Obviously the Zaslon fire control set isn't modelled, which doesn't have gimbal limits. Mikoyan OKB said in the early 90s it combined antennae placed across the airframe to light up targets anywhere other than directly behind the aircraft effectively enough to direct missile fire. It was their great big deal about this MiG, its most advanced feature over the Foxbat predecessor.
MiG-31 was made to intercept B-52s incoming from North pole if WW-3 starts. It's task was to take off on alert from the bases of south Siberia, to reach northern circle in 30 minutes and to shoot down B-52s before them shoot their nuclear cruise missiles. If it is too late - to shoot down cruise missiles. That's why MiG-31 has 6-barrel auto cannon. Maybe modern hypersonic missiles allows MiG-31BM to shoot fighters in stand off mode, but not that old model.
The 2 Soviet pilots in Round 3 probably made a nasty furrow in the ground whilst still in their seats. Inverted ejections from 200ft don't normally go well.
Not sure what the MiG-31 was trying there. He insisted on closing distance and dropping altitude. He really should have stayed back at high alt and slung missiles at you, seeing as he only got to fire off two of R-33s. Also to my knowledge the R-33 should have an active radar terminal phase, allowing him to pull off and gain distance before shooting another one. Plus it has over 100km range, a MiG-31 should never be engaging a target that close.
MiG-25 / MiG-31 are beautiful birds great at their original mission: quick interdiction at high level with fast speed from long distance When they merge they're done
Nice work against the MiG. The MiG-31 was not really intended for this kind of use - they were designed to hunt in packs and had one of the first primitive datalink systems for target acquisition and direction.
The opponent really should have done the Mig 31 style 80K , ~Mach 3 look down shoot down ag GS- though with R-33's, he'd have to do some passes probably- but GS 's missiles would have trouble against a Mach 3 target lead-wise. ..He's lucky he didn't have the R-37'Ms lol- GS would die immediately
@@M16_Akula-IIIit does make sense why Russia has put so much focus on the modernersation of the mig 31 and the replacement program. Every upgrade does so much
@@parkerlong2658 Replacement won't really happen, they need a more multirole solution and missiles are now doing the job kinematics side. The downside of the MiG-31 is it's still primitive datalink, and the PESA radar along with IRST.
I know it’s basically from a bygone era, but the MiG-31 is such a beast. It’s enormous, it’s stupidly fast, horribly inefficient, it looks like it was designed using a ruler/pencil/pink eraser, but y’all gotta admit it’s cool af! Love it. ✌🏼
Here are some dogfights I’d love to see MiG 31 modernized vs f117 nighthawk Tornado vs MiG 31 non modernized MiG 31 modernized vs f 16 modernized Euro typhoon vs f 14 with aim 174 F 2 vs j 20 mighty dragon or f 35b
I literally just watched the MiG-25 one from a while back. I love the MiG-31 and 25 but they're really not dogfighters. Idk why that MiG-31 was so hell-bent on turnfighting you.
I wish the F-14 would receive the same candy upgrades as the phantom, such as the transonic and manoeuvring vapour, high res cockpit and new jester wheel
Very well indeed you found out how to deal with this situation the reason for that is because Iranian and Israeli airforce try real hard to do this fight with F4 vs. MIG 25 but never did get them but you did. Gerat fight by you GS ❤
do you think you will recreate historical missions? I grew up watching the TV show dogfight and it might be cool to see some of those situations reconstructed and in the FPV
The F-4E, which is the variant in DCS, featured leading edge retractable extensions (also known as LERX, or LEX). These did wonders for the Phantom's turning ability. Combined with a gun pod, this enabled the Phantom to lay waste to Migs in Viet Nam. Phantom couldn't whip a Viper or Flanker in WVR dogfighting (unless flown by a phenomenal pilot) but it was quite respectable against the jets of its time.
Is there a RAF FGR.2 variant of the Phantom with Skyflash missiles? This was a shorter range but very fast version of the Sparrow, and did not need manoeuverability so much. It would be interesting to see how that package would work.
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I am on my knees please do an ov-10 Bronco vs f-16 video.
Without AWAX USA haven't anything to fight with Mig31. Also this isn't Mig31 but older Mig25.
" he might as well eject..." -GS
Good advice. Would have got a chute. RIP
You always give us great videos of the best BVRs or the best Dogfighters, how about a video of the 2 worst Dogfighters going at it 😂
F4E is USAF only with internal gun. 😅
"Jester needs to relax" We all know why he was panicked bud😂
the shot of jester ejecting out alone after that is *chefs kiss*
Glad I was sitting on my deck, I burst out laughing I spit beer all over.
Going up against a MIG-31 flying a plane that belongs in a museum, I'd of been stressed in the back seat too
Hi sukhoi thunder 😅
Every other fighter : shoot, dive,
Mig 31: shoot, afterburner
If I am not mistaken, Mig-25 and Mig-31 are fighters that were designed not for dogfighting against run of the mill American fighters but for interception missions where their targets would be special aircraft such as SR-71 Blackbird.
@@Cybernaut76 They were definitely capable of engaging fighters as well. The MiG-25 was the only Iraqi aircraft to score a kill against a US fighter (Cmdr Scott Speicher's F-18) during Desert Storm .
Not good at dogfighting. Can't turn well, built for interception.
Interception of ANY aircraft, at BVR and longer range.
It was made to cover large distances (USSR) quickly and "intercept" any aircraft.
@@madaxe606 Not only that, but also ...sorta shot down an eagle- only aircraft to do so (Eagle barely made it back to base after getting hit by a missile)
@@Cybernaut76
Yes.
"oh piece of candy... I mean bandit... Yea yea the bandit" Jester LMAO 😂
Lmao, I wasn't expecting that
Jester do be jestin like that
You should hear the mig 15 callout
When was that?
@@Random_Channel645 1:39
Best strategy for the Mig-31 if he fails to kill before the merge is probably just ignite the burners and keep running. Nothing the F-4E has should be able to catch him.
Basically “how to be combat ineffective: 101”
Yep, thats the main strategy of Mig-31. Its an interceptor not fighter so absolutely no dogfight.
That is a good strategy. Even though the F4 can top out at over mach 1.9, that is far slower than mach 2.8 that the MiG-31 can do.
Jester: MiG-25, twelve o' clock!
MiG pilot: This is no Foxbat, boy! No Foxbat!
MiG pilot: Foxhound bebeh
Nice Ramba Ral reference 😎
"Everything's fine. Ohh, everything's not fine!"
Nobody appreciates the "Lets crank it out" at 1:36
Well I sure did lol
Shrek did
Obviously the Zaslon fire control set isn't modelled, which doesn't have gimbal limits. Mikoyan OKB said in the early 90s it combined antennae placed across the airframe to light up targets anywhere other than directly behind the aircraft effectively enough to direct missile fire. It was their great big deal about this MiG, its most advanced feature over the Foxbat predecessor.
MiG-31 was made to intercept B-52s incoming from North pole if WW-3 starts.
It's task was to take off on alert from the bases of south Siberia, to reach northern circle in 30 minutes and to shoot down B-52s before them shoot their nuclear cruise missiles.
If it is too late - to shoot down cruise missiles.
That's why MiG-31 has 6-barrel auto cannon.
Maybe modern hypersonic missiles allows MiG-31BM to shoot fighters in stand off mode, but not that old model.
“Shout out to jester for not giving me a lock” 😂
That first one has to be in the next funny kills installment. 😂👍
Ayo, Jester is wilding back there, 4:03 that shit, I mean, I'm speechless honestly..
The Mig 31 isn't that dangerous, until it shoots you in the face
😂🤣Jester said “Ohoo piece of candy”. That’s awesome
Brick V Brick
This video is bricked up
But they some fast bricks tho.
Fr fr
Brick vs turbo brick
They bricked up tho
6:35 "I just want to talk to you about an extended warranty!"
The 2 Soviet pilots in Round 3 probably made a nasty furrow in the ground whilst still in their seats. Inverted ejections from 200ft don't normally go well.
GS knows all about that
Not sure what the MiG-31 was trying there. He insisted on closing distance and dropping altitude. He really should have stayed back at high alt and slung missiles at you, seeing as he only got to fire off two of R-33s. Also to my knowledge the R-33 should have an active radar terminal phase, allowing him to pull off and gain distance before shooting another one. Plus it has over 100km range, a MiG-31 should never be engaging a target that close.
Only R-33S has ARH; these ones are SARH. But yeah, guy wasn't flying optimally.
Someone with a brain
Mig 31 turns like a hippo in a broom closet.
🦛
MiG-25 / MiG-31 are beautiful birds great at their original mission: quick interdiction at high level with fast speed from long distance
When they merge they're done
What a missle dodge! I was at full pucker waiting for a face-full 😅. Boss level skills
What's your WSO been smoking? He's higher than a U2 in the back seat.
He's endured so much from flying with GS that he got PTSD, and was able to get a med card.
That "crank it out" and the Shrek meme got me...
Nice work against the MiG. The MiG-31 was not really intended for this kind of use - they were designed to hunt in packs and had one of the first primitive datalink systems for target acquisition and direction.
Yep. It's a high-speed interceptor. It's less turn-and-burn as it its a jouster.
The opponent really should have done the Mig 31 style 80K , ~Mach 3 look down shoot down ag GS- though with R-33's, he'd have to do some passes probably- but GS 's missiles would have trouble against a Mach 3 target lead-wise.
..He's lucky he didn't have the R-37'Ms lol- GS would die immediately
@@tippership Depends on the variant, the only variant that does carry 37M are the MiG-31BM, MiG-31M only uses R-37 and the MiG-31B only has R-33
@@M16_Akula-IIIit does make sense why Russia has put so much focus on the modernersation of the mig 31 and the replacement program.
Every upgrade does so much
@@parkerlong2658 Replacement won't really happen, they need a more multirole solution and missiles are now doing the job kinematics side. The downside of the MiG-31 is it's still primitive datalink, and the PESA radar along with IRST.
"Jester needs to relax, everything is fine." - Famous last words
50 years of MiG-31 "Foxhound" in 2025 and 65 years of F-4 in 2023.
Jester has some wild sayings😂
my guy said, "Naaaw unable!"
4:07 wtf did jester jus say?!😂😂😂😂
I know it’s basically from a bygone era, but the MiG-31 is such a beast. It’s enormous, it’s stupidly fast, horribly inefficient, it looks like it was designed using a ruler/pencil/pink eraser, but y’all gotta admit it’s cool af! Love it. ✌🏼
"We both have garbage missiles" 😆
I wonder how many people’s last words were “ relax everything’s fine oh never mind everything’s not fine”
1:42 jester wants some candy
He hungy
Jester. Everything is fine. Wait a minute. Everything is not fine.
I would love to see an F-106 Delta Dart fly in DCS…
You mean Delta Dart? The F-102 is the Delta Dagger.
@@SalimShaikh-ru6xw yes!..my goodness!..🤦🏻♂️…good save!
There is a VSN free version equipped with Aim 4
Hard to imagine a time when a fighter outmaneuvered a missile.
Here are some dogfights I’d love to see
MiG 31 modernized vs f117 nighthawk
Tornado vs MiG 31 non modernized
MiG 31 modernized vs f 16 modernized
Euro typhoon vs f 14 with aim 174
F 2 vs j 20 mighty dragon or f 35b
f117 doest have air to air weapons. its a bomber. a better fight would be b52 vrs mig 31 because at least the b52 could defend itself.
@@Max34-l3p oh thanks for informing me somehow I got it mixed up as a fighter
F-2? The Japanese suped-up Viper? I don't know if that's in DCS
@@RT42069 oh
@@Max34-l3p My boss was an F-117 Pilot. He said it could definitely carry air to air missiles but they never did.
It seems that sometimes, Jester gets excited for a good reason.
GS:"...we can outcrank those missiles". ...Radio:"aaaah not able"....
Epic piloting skill with the F-4E! That near miss around 8:22 was so top cruise leveling of flying.
You're gonna need a new jester, this one seemed quite pissed.
We will be seeing that clip again on the next Best Moments of Death video
That Shrek was golden. Oh my god 😅
"We can just crank it out", ah evening with the fellas
Cmon let the 31 us the LRAAM
Jester really be like: Oh piece of cand- I mean the bandit
2:27 just added to death compilation
Great vid!
The R-33 and R-40 missile combo on the MiG-31 is scary to be faced head on
Jester......if Jim Carrey was a RIO.
The Mig31 is so cool looking...it's what 8 year old me woulda drawn if I was told to draw a Transformers airplane. lol
I was trying hold my laugh and put sherk there haha come on man
Excellent !!!!
Max 3g turning, not sure what his plan was on the deck.
I love the design of the mig 25/31. It's like an aggressive or brutal f15
Another great video man, I love your confidence every time you said it's fine and at that moment we all knew 😅😂
Sometimes the Sparrows really do impress me though... It's rare, but I've seen them do pretty good moves
I literally just watched the MiG-25 one from a while back. I love the MiG-31 and 25 but they're really not dogfighters. Idk why that MiG-31 was so hell-bent on turnfighting you.
Modernized mig31 against f15x would be an interesting battle
I waited patiently after 4:00
1:49 bro casually merged with a missile💀
As always, great video, keep it up. A request from a Polish fan, could you make a BVR fight with a Polish F-16? Greetings from Poland🙂
mig pilots were really riding the blastwave on last eject
Epic Foxbat gaming moments
One of My top 5 Favorite flying bricks
Beautiful truck; Great Vibe
I wish the F-14 would receive the same candy upgrades as the phantom, such as the transonic and manoeuvring vapour, high res cockpit and new jester wheel
Ejection at 100m is about as reliable as my math skills.
Did you ever saw the video of Kvochur ejecting from a mig29 going Down? That was maybe 50m
russian ejection seats can eject at 0 ground without any problem
Day 59 of asking for a modern Falklands scenario: Typhoons and Lightnings vs. Falcons
Ah yes, the F4 has the same age gap to the MiG-31 as it does to the F4U. Pretty fair.
F/A-18E/F vs F-35C (Fox-2 fight) would be epic to see! Navy vs Navy : Old vs New
Day 105
Damn. Y'all are fast
Very well indeed you found out how to deal with this situation the reason for that is because Iranian and Israeli airforce try real hard to do this fight with F4 vs. MIG 25 but never did get them but you did. Gerat fight by you GS ❤
I like to see MIG 31 gameplay for a time.
At first I was thinking: "Bro F-4 vs Mig-31? *Who would do suuchhh... stupidity* " then we all know the rest😂😂
Jester in the back seat making calls like a clown 😂😂😂 like BROTHER STOP RIFFING AND GIVE ME A LOCK
do you think you will recreate historical missions? I grew up watching the TV show dogfight and it might be cool to see some of those situations reconstructed and in the FPV
This made me think of Red Dawn, the original film.
May I suggest a merchandising option for you
Caption "Everything's fine, I am okay"
Picture of a jet fighter surrounded by missiles about to hit it.
It's just wierd to here of any plane that an F-4 is going to dominate in a close quarters dogfight. lol
The F-4E, which is the variant in DCS, featured leading edge retractable extensions (also known as LERX, or LEX). These did wonders for the Phantom's turning ability. Combined with a gun pod, this enabled the Phantom to lay waste to Migs in Viet Nam. Phantom couldn't whip a Viper or Flanker in WVR dogfighting (unless flown by a phenomenal pilot) but it was quite respectable against the jets of its time.
Is there a RAF FGR.2 variant of the Phantom with Skyflash missiles? This was a shorter range but very fast version of the Sparrow, and did not need manoeuverability so much. It would be interesting to see how that package would work.
F-106 vs mig-21 please
the beef with jester is wild
I love it!
Are you fighting over Calumet Colorado?
WOLVERINES!!!
impressive
F-4 Jester is a Silly Goose.
602 thousand subs and climbing.
Your buddy when you guys dead and met: told you!
Loved shrek too!
737 vs A320?
A320 would win. Just has to last long enough for an inevitable engine failure on the Boeing.
Why is there a guy with a gun at my front door?
@@RT42069I will remember that you were not going to do the sewerslide.
@@RT42069Remember you are not suicidal....
Love the F-4
Not the Shrek meme😭
@1:37 gigadee
Doesn't the all steel construction of the MIG let it take more damage?
New round for your next death episode. I think I'm OK ohhhh maybe not, and SPLAT!
Oh it's hard when you crank it out
Wouldnt that be the Mig-25 then ?
No, the soviet MiG-31 is from the 1980s
The -31B or -31M variants are post soviet era
Shouldn’t those big megs be dropping out of warp, throwing some missiles out, and go back to warp?
Could we get an F-104 vid?
“He might as well just eject”
Lol 😂