Tag Archives: military aviation

Cap Meets Ivan During A Donators Mission | F/A-18 vs MiG-29 | DCS World

In this DCS World short, Cap takes the F/A-18 into a Grim Reapers Donators Mission and comes face to face with Ivan in a MiG-29.

Want to take part in future Donators Missions? You can support Grim Reapers on Patreon and join in the action.

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https://www.patreon.com/GrimReapers

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/hA6KKCr9VUI

Featured Playlist: F-100D Super Sabre Tutorials

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.

Aircraft Can Dogfight While Flying Backwards Now? | DCS World

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

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.


Featured Playlist: Hollywood Air Combat & Tom Clancy Novel Reenactments

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

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.