TOPGUN and Thunderbird Fighter Pilot React to SU-57 Airshow

About this video

Max and guest Dave Burke (F-16, F-18, F-22, and F-35 pilot) react to video footage of Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet performing at an air show. Max and Dave analyze the aircraft’s maneuverability, discuss its stealth capabilities, and compare it to American fifth-generation fighters like the F-22 and F-35, with Dave sharing his tactical approach to engaging such an aircraft in combat.

Key takeaways

• Max and Dave assess the Su-57 as highly maneuverable with impressive slow-speed nose authority and thrust vectoring, though they question whether Russia has fully mastered stealth technology given design compromises
• Dave explains that true fifth-generation capability is more about sensor fusion and internal systems than external performance—noting the F-22’s most impressive features aren’t visible at airshows
• Dave’s tactical approach against an Su-57 would prioritize maximum performance to achieve a quick shot rather than engaging in prolonged low-speed maneuvering where the aircraft excels

Episode details: published November 8, 2025 · 557K views · 13:58 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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