Strike Eagle Pilot Reviews the Newest F-15E Simulator

About this video

Max reviews the DCS F-15E Strike Eagle flight simulator, comparing it to his experience as a former F-15E combat pilot. He walks through the cockpit details of both the pilot and weapon systems operator (WSO) positions, evaluating the realism of instruments, controls, and visibility. Max demonstrates low-level flying and basic fighter maneuvers (BFM) with the aircraft in both loaded and clean configurations, sharing his observations about how the simulator’s handling compares to the real jet.

Key takeaways

• Max states the simulator cockpit appears realistic overall, with accurate details like screens, controls, oxygen flow indicators, and circuit breakers matching the real F-15E
• Max explains the F-15E’s unique two-person crew dynamic, where the WSO handles air-to-ground sensors while the pilot manages air-to-air radar and retains final responsibility for all weapons employment
• Max argues the F-15E should have a side stick instead of center stick, noting that the center stick obstructs view of the horizontal situation display during combat
• Max demonstrates that the simulator accurately represents the F-15E’s performance difference between being heavily loaded with bombs (mushy handling) versus clean configuration (highly maneuverable)

Episode details: published May 24, 2023 · 91.2K views · 25:05 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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