Fighter Pilots React to SU-57 Felon Engines and Cockpit

About this video

Max and Buddy, a former fighter pilot who flew F-16s, OV-10s, and F-4s, analyze the Russian Su-57 Felon fighter jet, focusing on its new thrust-vectoring engine nozzles and cockpit design. Max and Buddy compare the Su-57’s features to American fighters like the F-22 and F-35, discussing stealth characteristics, engine placement, and cockpit ergonomics. They discuss hypothetical combat scenarios and assess how the Su-57 might perform against various U.S. aircraft.

Key takeaways

• Max and Buddy observe that the Su-57’s new thrust-vectoring nozzles appear large and heavy compared to the F-22’s, and note visible rivets and construction details that may compromise stealth.
• Buddy argues that the Su-57’s center stick design is inferior to the side-stick configuration in the F-35 and F-16, especially for high-G maneuvers, as a center stick can be affected by chest movement under G-forces.
• Max and Buddy contend that in a real engagement, U.S. fighters like the F-22 could defeat the Su-57, but acknowledge that restrictive rules of engagement in current operational environments could limit U.S. advantages.

Episode details: published March 30, 2025 · 82.8K views · 9:16 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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