Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The gameplay audio was a bit over-tuned in this video. I've identified the issue and have corrected it in future videos. Closed Captions are recommended if you struggle to hear dialogue.

In this video, we take a detailed look at the F-99 Shrike aircraft mod by Arix for Nuclear Option, a dedicated rapid-response interceptor engineered to scramble quickly from forward airfields. Bearing a superficial resemblance to the F-18 Hornet, the Shrike trades multi-role capability for raw twin-engine acceleration and blistering vertical climb rates.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Ground Overview
6:23 Takeoff
8:30 Combat Zone
8:59 Compass Kill 1
9:32 Defensive
10:42 Afterburner Climb
11:47 Brawler Kill
12:14 Compass Kill 2
13:27 Chicane Kill
14:47 Tarantula Kill
16:58 Ifrit Dogfight
18:12 Disengage
19:49 Landing Interface
21:05 Closing