F-22 vs SU-57 | Thunderbird Pilot Reacts

About this video

Max compares the Russian Su-57 Felon and the American F-22 Raptor fighter jets, analyzing their design features, capabilities, and combat effectiveness. He walks through promotional footage of both aircraft, pointing out differences in stealth characteristics, thrust vectoring, cockpit visibility, engine design, and operational philosophy. Drawing on his fighter pilot experience, Max explains why he believes the F-22 is more lethal in combat, citing pilot training hours, tactical creativity, and sensor integration as key advantages.

Key takeaways

• Max observes that the Su-57 has design features (protruding rivets, pitot tubes, conventional-looking engines) that may compromise its stealth compared to the F-22’s smoother surfaces
• According to Max, the Su-57’s multi-axis thrust vectoring offers maneuverability advantages, but the F-22’s superior cockpit visibility, side-stick configuration, and stealth design provide tactical benefits
• Max concludes the F-22 is more lethal based on his interactions with F-22 crews and his belief that U.S. pilots get more flight hours and creative tactical training than Su-57 operators

Episode details: published March 25, 2022 · 715.5K views · 17:22 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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