F-15C Eagle At 420 KNOTS: Reverse, Guns.. Phantom Loses A Wing

About this video

Max narrates a simulated dogfight in an F-15C against an opponent he identifies as “Venom,” likely flying an F-4 Phantom. He describes maneuvering at around 420 knots, reversing on his opponent, and managing energy while trying to gain a firing solution. Max reports achieving hits that result in his simulated opponent’s wing being torn off, ending the engagement.

Key takeaways

• Max demonstrates energy management techniques during a close-range dogfight, emphasizing speed control around 420 knots and managing throttle (‘power coming back’)
• Max describes his opponent using cloud cover tactically to break visual contact during the engagement
• Max recounts achieving a simulated kill after multiple gun passes, with the opponent’s aircraft losing a wing from the hits

Episode details: published November 19, 2025 · 20.9K views · 2:41 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The analysis and commentary described are Max Afterburner’s, attributed to him — his channel includes hypothetical-scenario and news-react content, which is presented as his analysis, not established fact.

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