Fighter Pilots React to F-15 QA Demo 

50 years old and still glorious.

Literally the coolest jet fighter to ever grace the skies. Long live the 15!

The F-15QA is quite literally every verse of "I wish i had the gun like the A-10" except the gun. The full video Gonky talks about had a Double Immelmann straight from a high alpha pass. It's mental!

All modern Eagle Versions are based on the Strike Eagle Airframe, thus the backseater, the QA in turn is the basis for the F-15EX. I think the last single seat Eagle was probably a F-15J built in 1997, so yeah it seems the Mudhen can dance.

Spelled jealous exactly how I’d expect Gonky to spell it.

That was the SICKEST Flight demo of the F15 ever recorded. That was incredible. Al Udied was a very cool base overall. The B1 Lancers were there too. Deployed for a year there. Al Dhafra in Abu Dhabi is the secret squirrel base.

Suggestion: _Provide links to the full episode in descriptions from which the clips are derived_

Id like to see a reaction to the actual Demo at the Dubai airshow that gonky mentioned.

The new F-15QA & F-15EX are simply awesome!! Take a proven thoroughbred fighter and inject it with fly-by-wire, new computers and 5th gen technology and you have a winner!! The high-alpha pass into a DOUBLE IMMELMAN is insane!

its quite possible the F-15 series will outlast the F-22 in service. But will it match the legendary lifespan of the C-130, B-52 and E-2?

It has a backseat because it was going to cost too much to redevelop a single seat one because these Eagles are developed from the E-model. When a mission calls for single seat, the backseat is going to remain empty, otherwise it's probably going to be used for comms, EW and drones or stuff

Agreed, it has some quite impressive post stall capability, and controlled maneuverability.

Nice clip. Cool to see the exciting reaction from guys who’ve flown and seen different platforms in action.

Completely impressed with the new Eagle! Another US plane that is not retiring any time soon. Boeing has done an impressive job improving the Eagle! Holy WOW!

High alpha pass to double immelman is crazy!

I saw a video of the demo, the pitch authority on the Eagle is ridonkulous!!! I am sure that the Eagle drivers here are jealous of that thing, if I was one I know that I would be jealous of it.

The fly by wire is a game changer. Also, the backwater still has plenty to do because of the increased weapons platform.

Gonky i like you're this kinda of video's including top gun maverick after my flight school i used to watch this kinda video love this.

That airframe of the F-15 is 10 times better than the f-22 it is and has always been! Put som vectoring on the engines and you will see a straight f-22 killer and the best jet fighter of all time again! It is still the best with the old combat record that speaks for itself!

Don't worry, Eagle guys have not seen an Eagle move like that either. I posted this to Boeings twitter post, but 2D thrust vectoring would bring F-22-like physics defiance to the Eagle. As for the backseater, there was contention on 1 or 2 seats for the EX in the community. I personally believe the back seater will evolve into a SA + wingman drone operator when that tech matures, hence the pushback from BigAF requiring 2 seats for all EX models. In the mudhen community I hear you can teach the backseater to hit tankers if you bribe him/her with some good beef jerky but I can't confirm, I never flew mudhens. Anti-social C 4 lyfe.

The New Eagle must have fully modern fly by wire. And almost certainly a further aft CG, closer to, or beyond the Neutral Point. This would be a logical improvement from a physics standpoint, given computer augmented stability. A more aft CG than required for natural static longitudinal stability is going to give an improvement both maneuverability and also fuel efficiency and range. Going from +10% Margin to 0% will likely double it's pitch authority and cause a divergent pitch rotation, only prevented from loss of control with the fly by wire system. It will also increase range by at least 5%, possibly 10%. Ditto for payload. Because You don't have a tail down-load to balance the forward CG. And therefore all of that tail down force is gained in additional lift at no cost. Great demo. Love the Eagle. Glad they are keeping it alive, as its the perfect platform for unescorted precision strike missions where a Wizzo can handle the targeting workload.

I want to hear more next time!

After he does the high alpha he transitions to a double Immelmann, not a loop.

Always wanted to fly a jet with more thrust than weight. Looks to be too much fun not having to manage your smash.

Why a second seat? Because the best people have chauffeur drive them to work... Someone needs to keep the throttle- monkey in line. I was a B-52 NAV, and I approve this message. Remember, if it can't shut down 4 engines (and still fly!) , bed, hammock, ladder, and has less than 6 ejection seats you should re-evaluate your life choices to understand why the universe hates you.

The GOAT...now with more Gs...

Somewhere in the easten block a sukhoi just peed alittle..

would have almost caught up with the flanker 35 years later if it weren't for the su 35😅

Im so excited that we're going to be the first to get the EX

The Eagle, front the front, always makes me think of old school American muscle cars.

Just say it’s magic!

I'm still amazed, how big the F15 is, I've seen once one up close. My dad and I were intimidated by the size. We only have 2 F35A's and a lot of F16's.

Anyone have a link to the original video?

So I'm guessing that they've made improvements to the flight control software that have expanded its maneuvering envelope?

Duly impressed.

I want one too😊

Lord Have Mercy. The Best F-15 Demo I have ever seen. Rivaled the one I saw at Eglin AFB back in 1977. I had Wondered if it was a Qatari Pilot. No , they are not ready for this 😅. The F-15 is still the Business. 👍🏽🙏🏽💕💥😅

We were doing exactly the same thing with the flight test F-15Es in 1990.

I believe those are fly by wire unlike earlier platforms...

The new F-15's have a digital fly by wire control system with computer controlled flight envelope. It is far more maneuverable than your Dad's F-15.

EAGLE!! 👍🏼🤠🇨🇦Wish Canada would buy 100rd to vo with the f35 they need a good interceptor.

"The hook is sooo small" XD

why wasnt the f15 ex fittes with directional thrust control...we kinda know it works

thats all very well , but when about the bird is fully loaded . when they display they have minimal fuel .

The promotional piece that goes with this reveals the F-15 can now pull 12gs.

Any place apart from the “Deid” would be fine 😂

Dig it!!!

What's not to like?

Felt like MST3K's "Shadowramma"...

New F-15 variants are still going to be an amazing operations and test platform that will be serving the USA and allies for another 25 years minimum...likely way more than that. It's still a big, fast, tough jet with a lot of spare room to try out new weapons and tech. Sure, without stealth it won't go to certain places,. but it will be able to stay outside harms way and be a platform to launch a lot of long range missiles, control swarms of drones, hunt stealthy cruise missiles, act as a comms node etc.... Oh...and two seats? That means joyrides again for retired Generals etc in fast jets, something that was not possible with F-22s and F-35s ...

Eagle drivers: always with the crotch shots

Moves like a Hornet with the power of the Eagle....

Still got tiny tiny rudders.

My single word for this one, Bonkers….

That variant is steller ! Never knew they would ever get these ''basically'' 50 year old fossels to perform like that ! Pilot was pretty good too !! Wish they would of upgraded the F4 some more also,, instead of turning most of them into Drones. Very sad right there. 😮‍💨 Ian

How hard would it be to add thrust vectoring to the F15?

100:1 kill ratio says everything

That’s what we flight control engineers do!

They made my favourite airframe even better. Mudhens are T H I C C girls and Gonky's right, that thing is pulling turns like a Hornet. No way in hell could you do that in an Echo

Do you think they would ever upgrade the Hornet’s engine to give it more power?

dude its moving like a su35 and f22

Al Udeid... 6 months of my life I can never have back. I'd be happy to never see the dirty Deid again.

“Moves like a Hornet” …betting they slapped the Super Hornet FBW system into an Eagle with huge engines 👍👍👍. Boeing St Louis baby 👍.

Ever seen a SU-30 series fighter?😁

Eagle 4 lyfe

The "Superbird"

The video of the flying was horrible due to the too quick edits. I really wanted to see the new Eagle do its stuff. I still want to gag hearing “Boeing F-15”.

Despite all the fancy stuff about 5th Gen, the reality is that WW3 is gonna be fought with upgraded Eagles and Super Hornets and there is no getting around it.

Mer ik ah

FU, this is coming from a F-15E WSO who did the first night of Desert Storm and has over 2000 hours in the F-15E!

Boomer Sooner Mr. Chief Test Pilot!

Can't have one. It is just too worthwhile. The USA wants worthless jets that cost hundreds of billions to develop, then it does not work when it shows up. What good is a F-35 if it has to have a F-15 to carry weapons? My opinion, we had then beat without the F-22 and F35. All we did was enrich the militarized industrial complex and got zip in return. I guess you could say that the F-35 gave us the F-15EX, so with that, it did serve a purpose.

Just a couple of cents worth of opinion if I may.The F-15 Eagle is one of the most successful fighter jets in the world, and it has been in production since the 1970s. As the decades have passed, the jet has seen many improvements to its design, including the addition of modern avionics and advanced weaponry. The latest variant of the F-15, the F-15EX, is the most advanced version yet, and it has been outfitted with many features that make it almost as capable as the F-22 Raptor. The F-15EX has been designed with improved speed, maneuverability, and range, allowing it to perform maneuvers that are very similar to those of the F-22 Raptor. It has been outfitted with modern avionics and advanced flight computers, allowing the jet to perform more complex maneuvers and operations. It also has the ability to fire long-range missiles and air-to-air missiles, making it a formidable air-to-air combatant. The F-15EX has also been designed to be more cost-effective than the F-22 Raptor, making it an attractive option for the US military. With its improved capabilities, the F-15EX could potentially replace the F-22 Raptor as the US military's primary air-to-air fighter. This could save the US military billions of dollars in the long-term, as the F-15EX is much cheaper than the F-22 Raptor. Overall, the F-15EX is a very capable fighter jet that is capable of performing many of the same maneuvers as the F-22 Raptor. With its improved capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and advanced avionics and flight computers, the F-15EX could potentially replace the F-22 Raptor as the US military's primary air-to-air fighter. Just a few irrelevant comparisons between the two aircraft. If I had to pick my weapon of choice. I'd find this to be a dilemma. Despite the stealth capability of the F-22 Raptor vs the F-15EX Eagle which has none. I'm glad you have 15 is on our side. The comparisons are as follows: The F-15EX Eagle has a turning radius of 3,000 ft, while the F-22 Raptor has a turning radius of 2,400 ft. The stall speed of the F-15EX is around 116 mph, while the F-22 Raptor has a stall speed of around 120 mph. The climb speed of the F-15EX is around 44,000 ft/min, while the F-22 Raptor has a climb speed of around 50,000 ft/min. Turning Radius: F-15EX Eagle: 30.1 m F-22 Raptor: 15.2 m Stall Speeds: F-15EX Eagle: 134 knots F-22 Raptor: 118 knots Climb Speeds: F-15EX Eagle: 66,000 ft/min F-22 Raptor: 57,000 ft/min Other Comparisons: F-15EX Eagle: - Maximum speed of Mach 2.5 - Maximum takeoff weight of 81,000 lbs - Maximum altitude of 65,000 ft - Advanced avionics and weapons systems F-22 Raptor: - Maximum speed of Mach 1.82 - Maximum takeoff weight of 83,000 lbs - Maximum altitude of 65,000 ft - Extremely low radar signature - Ability to air-to-air refuel and carry weapons internally I love you ! Thank you so much for what you do. I can't thank you guys. I am a fan of you all forever!!❤

"and you're outta gas" ...Someone really doesn't know anything about the F-15.

I just saw a chinese fighter pilot watching this with his jaw wide open...as if he saw his life flashes in front of his eyes 😂

Turkey Fanboys on suicide watch….oh what Tomcat21 could been yada yada

That thing maneuvers like a Flanker. But it still can't do a cobra.

Boomer!

The "And you're out of gas" comment is comical. The F-15 can haul more payload and gas that most any fighter. Who takes off first, more than holds their own in the fight, bingos out all the other jets and lands last at Red Flag? Who hit all the targets in Desert Storm that the Viper could not reach?? Answer - the Eagle. Who achieved Air Superiority? Answer - the Eagle. Nice swipe at the WSO. I'm sure you F-16 guys are all great fighter pilots and graduated in the top of your class. It's just too bad there were not enough Eagles on assignment night, and you had to settle for lesser jets! And Hornet drivers...what were you thinking flying for the Navy and Marine Corps? Spend a large portion of your life capping the fleet (very little tactics or training. How's the gas? how's the wx, hit the tanker)) and living with a bunch of dudes.