Real Fighter Pilot A-10 vs 50 Russian Tanks BRRRRRRT!

About this video

Max flies the A-10 Warthog in a DCS simulation against 50 Russian tanks and enemy AAA and MiG-29s. He demonstrates low-angle strafing runs using the A-10’s GAU-8 cannon (“BRRRRT”), takes combat damage throughout the missions, and experiments with turning off the targeting pack per viewer suggestion. Max uses humor throughout, making references to comedian Bert Kreischer while repeatedly attacking the tank formations despite sustaining engine and wing damage.

Key takeaways

• Max demonstrates that the A-10 was purpose-built for close air support and is highly survivable due to features like titanium armor, redundant systems, and self-sealing fuel tanks
• Max explains that in real combat, A-10s operate after air superiority is established and enemy air defenses are suppressed by other aircraft (“Wild Weasels”)
• Max describes ideal tank-column tactics: destroy the front and rear vehicles first to trap the convoy, then attack the immobilized center

Episode details: published November 10, 2024 · 13.3K views · 1:25:09 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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