Swiss Top Guns - F-5 Tiger and F-18 Hornet action in beautiful Meiringen, Switzerland [HD]

Some of the best footage I've caught to date of the Swiss Air Force and their beautiful F-5 Tigers and F-18 Hornets.

00:00 - F-5E and F-5F Tiger launch
02:08 - F/A-18D Hornet launch
02:57 - F-5E Tiger launch (with engine troubles and some power assurance tests)
04:41 - F/A-18D Hornet recover
05:11 - F-5E recover
06:07 - F-5E recover
06:33 - F-5F recover
08:17 - F/A-18D Hornet recover
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[chrisg]

I have flown with a good many Swiss pilots during my airline career, and they often casually remarked that they were also flying for the airforce on these wonderful aircraft.
Generally I don't do envy, but in this case I make an exception.
Flying these jets around the stunning Swiss mountains must be something else: every pilots dream.
There is a video of a Swiss Hunter climbing the Matterhorn somewhere on Youtube ... enough to bring tears to your eyes :-)

[solidlift]

Beautiful video!! The F-5 will always be one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing!

[canconservative]

4:44 ....perfection, in design ...and pilot execution.

[pauloxavier]

It is a fighter and interceptor aircraft, extremely reliable, highly maneuverable and encompasses a low cost and a high benefit, versatile and light, it can be used both in ground attacks and in air combat. The F-5 Tiger, without a doubt, is a great fighter plane that will be in the Hall of Fame of fighter aircraft. Remembering that currently the most modern versions of the F-5 in the world are in service with the Brazilian Air Force..

[edtyler]

Both planes are fantastic fighters, and I would jump at the chance to fly either one. Thanks for the video.

[deanfirnatine]

Love the F-5 such a beautiful aircraft

[javierdialba]

F5 Tiger between the best combat jets builded ever, fast, big reaction driving angle, great upgraded capability, great weapon charge availability, etc. etc.

[GrimReaper-wzme]

!!!FANTASTIC!!!

Every single video that you post of these Swiss F-5s & Hornets is perfect! Great closeup of the F-5s hiking the nose gear. But "097" had me worried. I was waiting for him to declare that his a/c was U/S and to taxi back to his shelter? Do you happen to know what this a/c's engine problems were?

And interesting low light conditions? But still laser sharp focus and definition! It's like I am looking out my front window for goodness sakes!

Cheers! 🇨🇦🍺🇨🇦🍺🇨🇦

[Peorhum]

and the award for best cleaned canopies goes to... the Swiss.

[BKraft]

The F-5E Tiger is a very good aircraft. with good maintenance, and some upgrades, it can serve very well for a long time.

[andreferro]

GREAT VIDEO!
That take off angle of attack adjustment through the front landing gear suspension was a new information for me...
Does anybody know how are those F5s comparing to the Brazilian Air Force ones?
Greetings from Brazil.

[riaanpotgieter]

F5 has been around for a long time, still great!!

[atunaco]

That sound... I haven't heard it in years... it's recorded so well I can almost smell the kerosene.

[cybeliometalbest]

Perfect video ! The Tiger F-5F biplace is too "sexy".

[UKAviationMovies]

If you enjoy the video don't forget to hit that like button 👍😎

[lauropletsch]

O Brasil possui os melhores F5 do mundo . 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[robertmorey]

Those Mig 28s are really cool. I didn't realize they change the angle of attack for takeoff with the Hydraulic nose wheel lift.

[hugocheng]

Comparing to my country swiss F-5 looks clean and well maintained

[phoenixsui]

Crazy difference i feel between the acceleration of the FA-18 compared to the F-5. Love the looks of both.

[billyhillk]

I have a question. Why do these F-5's bob up & down at the nose gear prior to takeoff ?