The upgraded F-14B(U) Tomcat has arrived in DCS World, bringing GPS-guided JDAM precision strike capability. That raises an interesting alternate-history question: could a small flight of modernized Tomcats have succeeded where 871 U.S. combat sorties during the Vietnam War failed?
In this mission, we recreate the infamous attack on the Thanh Hóa (Dragon’s Jaw) Bridge, one of the toughest targets of Operation Rolling Thunder. Armed with JDAMs, our F-14s must fight through intense AAA, deadly SA-2 surface-to-air missiles, and aggressive MiG-21 interceptors to deliver a precision strike.
Can modern precision-guided munitions rewrite history, or will Vietnam-era air defences prevail?
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After last week’s F-35A AIM-260 vs J-35 PL-15 battle, we are raising the stakes with a full squadron engagement: USAF F-22 Raptors armed with AIM-260 JATM missiles vs Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragons carrying the new PL-16.
This is stealth-on-stealth, beyond-visual-range combat at its most brutal. First shot matters, but so does timing, missile energy, defensive manoeuvring and knowing when to turn cold before the sky fills with incoming missiles.
The F-22 Raptor brings stealth, speed and air-dominance pedigree. The AIM-260 gives it the long-range punch needed for modern peer-level combat.
On the other side, the J-20 Mighty Dragon enters the fight with China’s emerging long-range missile threat: the PL-16. Details remain largely reported or rumoured, but it is believed to be designed for serious long-range BVR combat and internal carriage by stealth fighters.
So the question is simple:
Can the J-20 and PL-16 challenge the F-22 with AIM-260, or does the Raptor still rule the skies?
Welcome to War on the Sea, where WW2 naval strategy meets Grim Reapers chaos.
We command fleets, launch carrier strikes, hunt submarines, test historical matchups, and occasionally discover that large ships do not appreciate emergency handbrake turns.
From Bismarck what-ifs to cruiser tournaments and alternate history battles, this is the home port for our War on the Sea content.
War on the Sea Now Sails Under Grim Reapers 2
War on the Sea, naval tournaments, historical what-ifs, ship-versus-ship battles, and full-length maritime madness now live on Grim Reapers 2 — our dedicated home for naval warfare content.
If you enjoy watching beautiful ships make questionable decisions, this is where the fleet is gathering.
Dive into our War on the Sea playlists, from famous WW2 naval what-ifs to cruiser tournaments, Bismarck hunts, battleship duels, and the usual Grim Reapers approach to careful tactical planning.
DENMARK STRAIT BATTLES
Revisit one of the most famous naval encounters of WW2, then watch Grim Reapers ask the dangerous question: what if it had gone differently?
Start with one of our biggest War on the Sea battles, historical what-ifs, or tournament episodes. Expect tactics, torpedoes, carrier strikes, and at least one moment where everyone involved questions the plan.
Enjoy the naval chaos? We’ve started adding official War on the Sea merch through the Grim Reapers Fourthwall store — perfect for anyone who likes their history with torpedoes, questionable tactics, and a healthy amount of “probably fine.”
To make them easier to find, we’ve launched Grim Reapers 3, a dedicated YouTube channel exclusively for our full-length DCS Member Missions. If you enjoy watching our members take on realistic operations, training sorties, and the occasional plan that goes spectacularly wrong, you’ll feel right at home.
By giving these longer missions their own home, our main channel can continue focusing on regular DCS and Sea Power content, while Grim Reapers 3 showcases complete DCS Member Missions from briefing to debriefing.
As an example, check out one of our latest full-length missions below:
700 Mile Cold War Viggen Strike On Russian Carrier | DCS
Whether you’re here to learn, be entertained, or watch our members tackle ambitious missions that don’t always go according to plan, Grim Reapers 3 is the place to be.
Enjoyed this mission? Subscribe to Grim Reapers 3 for more full-length DCS Member Missions every week.
What could a modern U.S. first strike on Cuba look like?
In this fictional DCS World WarGames scenario, the opening phase of a large-scale air and naval campaign begins over western Cuba. Tomahawk cruise missiles launch from an Ohio-class SSGN, B-2 Spirit bombers strike the Cuban Navy, F-35As conduct SEAD/DEAD missions, B-1Bs crater key runways, while F-22 Raptors provide overwatch and EA-18G Growlers dominate the electronic battlespace.
A huge modern warfare simulation featuring stealth bombers, cruise missiles, air defence suppression, naval strikes and joint-force planning.
Swedish Gripens armed with Meteor missiles could become a major upgrade for Ukraine’s air combat capability — but how would they actually perform against Russia’s long-range heavy hitters?
In this DCS World simulation, we put JAS 39C Gripens over the Black Sea against Su-35s and MiG-31s equipped with dangerous long-range missiles like the R-77M and R-37M.
Can the Gripen and Meteor combination challenge Russian BVR dominance, or will the Su-35 and MiG-31 still control the skies?
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