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

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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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.

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F-100D Super Sabre: Introduction & Overview | DCS

Today we introduce the F-100D Super Sabre and take a full first look at what this classic Cold War fighter brings to DCS.

In this overview, we explore the aircraft’s additional options, loadout possibilities, cockpit layout, cockpit visuals, external model, sound design, ZELL capability, and basic airfield takeoff and flight handling.

The F-100D is an iconic early supersonic fighter with a distinctive Cold War character, combining raw jet-age power with classic analogue systems and challenging hands-on flying. This introduction gives you a broad look at the aircraft before we begin pushing it further in future missions and tests.

Watch as we walk through the aircraft from setup to takeoff, giving an initial impression of its features, presentation, and flight experience.

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

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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Battleship Command: General Guide & First Mission

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.

Reaper Short of the Week: Can You Catch an LRASM?

This week’s Reaper Short of the Week comes from our full DCS World naval battle: RE-MODERNIZED 2025 US Carrier Group vs 2025 Chinese Carrier Group (Naval Battle 76).

The clip asks one very simple question:

Can you catch an LRASM?

Watch the short below, and if you want the full battle, check out the complete video on the Grim Reapers YouTube channel.

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Can You Catch an LRASM? Trying to chase down a long-range anti-ship missile #GrimReapers #DCSWorld #MilitarySim #Gaming #FlightSim

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Watch the full video: RE-MODERNIZED 2025 US Carrier Group vs 2025 Chinese Carrier Group

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