The Ghost Of Kyiv Dogfights in a MIG-29

About this video

Max analyzes DCS combat footage depicting the “Ghost of Kyiv” legend flying a MiG-29 against Russian aircraft. He clarifies that Ukraine has stated the Ghost of Kyiv was not a single pilot but a collective effort of multiple pilots and air defense systems. Throughout the analysis of hypothetical dogfights against Su-27s and Su-35s, Max shares his personal experience flying alongside Ukrainian Su-27 pilot Oleksandr Oksanchenko (“Gray Wolf”) at an air show in 2017.

Key takeaways

• Max explains that Ukraine confirmed the “Ghost of Kyiv” was not one pilot with 40+ kills, but rather a combination of different pilots, surface-to-air missiles, and other factors working together
• Max emphasizes that patience in air combat increases success rates—waiting for better shot opportunities rather than wasting missiles on low-probability shots
• Max recounts meeting Ukrainian pilot “Gray Wolf” (Oleksandr Oksanchenko) at a 2017 airshow in England, describing him as highly skilled and respected in the aviation community

Episode details: published April 30, 2023 · 13.9K views · 19:27 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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