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DRAG RACE: 1940’s-1960’s Fighters – How Much Did Aircraft Improve Over 20 Years? | DCS

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Experience an epic fighter aircraft drag race in DCS World featuring the newly released F-100D Super Sabre! We put some of the fastest military aircraft from the late WWII, Korean War, and early Cold War eras head-to-head in a low-level 5-mile speed challenge to see just how rapidly fighter technology evolved between the 1940s and 1950s.

Competing in this high-speed showdown are legendary aircraft including the F-100D Super Sabre, MiG-21, MiG-19, FW-190 D9 (Focke-Wulf 190 Dora), and Bf 109 K-4. From powerful piston-engine warbirds to early jet fighters and supersonic-era aircraft, this race highlights one of the most dramatic periods of aviation history.

In just 15 years, fighter aircraft top speeds nearly quadrupled. Which aircraft will dominate the drag strip and claim the title of fastest fighter in DCS World?

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Featured Playlist: F-100D Super Sabre Tutorials

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The legendary North American F-100D Super Sabre has arrived in DCS World, and we’re building a complete tutorial series to help you master this iconic Cold War fighter.

Whether you’re taking your very first flight, learning the cockpit, practicing aerial refuelling, mastering weapons employment, or preparing for combat missions, this playlist brings together all of our F-100D training guides in one convenient place.

The F-100 was the first USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight and went on to serve extensively throughout the Cold War and Vietnam era. In DCS World, it offers a rewarding mix of classic jet aviation, challenging systems, and exciting air-to-air and air-to-ground combat.

📺 Watch the complete playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3kOAM2N1YJckcCEeJCwhr-Y1vk2uo2wW

Whether you’re a newcomer to DCS or a seasoned virtual pilot, there’s something here to help you get the most from the Super Sabre.

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Aircraft Can Dogfight While Flying Backwards Now? | DCS World

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The newly released F-100D Super Sabre continues to surprise us in DCS World, but this may be one of the strangest moments yet.

During a dogfight against its Cold War-era adversaries, the aircraft appears to do the impossible, looking as though it is fighting while flying backwards. Whether it’s an aerodynamic quirk, a visual illusion, or just DCS World being DCS World, the result is both hilarious and impressive.

This short clip comes from our full F-100D vs MiG-19 & MiG-21 dogfight video, where we put the iconic Super Sabre through a series of unscripted engagements using historically appropriate weapons and tactics to see how it stacks up against its Soviet rivals.

Watch the short, then check out the full battle to see how the Super Sabre performs.

Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/TcxSh-uCjeU

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F-100D: Controls, Cockpit, Start Ups, Zell, Flight, AAR & Cameras Guide | DCS

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Today we begin our first guide for the legendary F-100D Super Sabre in DCS World. In this comprehensive tutorial we cover everything you need to get started, from setting up controls and cockpit familiarisation through to startup procedures, take-off, landing, air-to-air refuelling and strike camera footage.

Whether you’re completely new to the aircraft or looking for a quick reference guide, this video walks through the key systems and procedures needed to operate the Super Sabre effectively.

Covered in this guide:

  • Intro
  • Controls
  • Various Options
  • User Manual & Checklist
  • Cockpit Familiarisation
  • Start Procedure
  • ZELL (Zero Length Launch)
  • Taxi, Take-off, Flight & Air Start
  • Landing
  • Fuel Management
  • Air-to-Air Refuelling
  • Strike Cam

The F-100D Super Sabre was one of the United States Air Force’s first supersonic fighters and played a major role during the Cold War era. Join us as we explore this iconic aircraft and learn how to operate it successfully in DCS World.

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Featured Playlist: Hollywood Air Combat & Tom Clancy Novel Reenactments

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Cinematic air combat meets military-thriller storytelling. This featured playlist brings together explosive Hollywood-style aerial action and tactical reenactments inspired by the tense, high-stakes world of Tom Clancy novels.

Expect dramatic dogfights, strike missions, carrier ops, covert-style scenarios, and large-scale combat sequences built for maximum spectacle and immersion.

Watch the playlist now and experience blockbuster air warfare, Grim Reapers style.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3kOAM2N1YJfK-96TAUjOkHCgKVwuxv1Y

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Fleet Battle: Bismarck, Tirpitz & Scharnhorst vs Hood, KGV & Kent | Battleship Command

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Experience an epic WWII naval battle in Battleship Command as we launch our second mission in the dangerous GIUK Gap. Command the legendary German fleet including Scharnhorst, Bismarck, Tirpitz, and Prinz Eugen as they attempt to break through into the Atlantic. Standing in their way is the mighty Royal Navy with HMS Hood, King George V, HMS Kent, and more in a massive World War 2 fleet action.

If you enjoy WWII naval warfare, battleship combat, military strategy games, and realistic war gaming simulations, this mission delivers intense action and historical atmosphere from start to finish.

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Cap’s GR Affiliate Deals: Pimax & Next Level Racing

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Cap has a couple of affiliate offers available for Grim Reapers viewers.

If you’re looking to upgrade your sim setup, check out the latest deals from Pimax and Next Level Racing. Whether you’re into DCS World, flight simulation, racing sims, or just building a more immersive gaming rig, these are worth a look.

Use code GR when checking out.

It’s a simple way to support the Grim Reapers channel while picking up gear for your own setup.

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Battleship Command: General Guide & First Mission

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Take your first look at Battleship Command, the new high-fidelity naval warfare simulator featuring realistic WW2 battleship combat and tactical fleet command. In this gameplay showcase, we take direct control of a Kriegsmarine Scharnhorst-class battleship and lead an entire battle group on a dangerous mission to intercept and destroy an Allied armed convoy in the North Sea.

This video includes a beginner-friendly gameplay guide covering core mechanics, naval tactics, fleet control, gunnery, and convoy interception, followed by a full mission playthrough demonstrating realistic naval combat, strategic decision-making, and immersive warship simulation gameplay.

If you enjoy naval simulators, WW2 strategy games, battleship combat, military simulations, and realistic warship command gameplay, this is the perfect first look at Battleship Command.