Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
In this video, we take an in-depth look at the VT-7 Vagrant, a naval backbone trainer and patrol fighter built around a three-point vertical takeoff system. Able to hover and resupply at forward helicopter pads or field trucks, the VT-7 excels in a fast-paced "wolf pack" role, conducting frequent precision strikes to clear air and ground defenses. However, pilots must compensate for its vulnerabilities, including a high radar cross-section of 1200, a lack of stealth or thermal bafflers, and a limited reserve of only 64 flares.
Included are instructions for an optimal loadout and key handling characteristics. The guide details practical flight mechanics, including manual nozzle control, stall recovery, and leveraging low operational speeds for terrain masking. It will also demonstrate some dangerous mistakes that can be made while maneuvering defensively. This video features a full longplay flight demonstration showcasing the Vagrant in active combat with takeoff and landing approaches.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Aircraft Overview
3:55 Vertical Takeoff
5:30 Flight Handling
8:08 Multiple Targets
9:33 Falling Back
10:25 Tarantula Kill
10:49 Thermal Characteristics
11:13 Tank Column Attack
11:53 Lightning Loads
13:17 Emplacement Attack
15:05 RTB
16:13 Keybinding Fail
17:19 Troubleshooting
20:01 Takeoff
20:33 Airfield Assault
23:58 Overcorrected Crash
25:21 Carrier Launch
27:34 Brawler Kill
27:49 Ineffective Jamming
29:55 Alkyon Kill
30:34 Evaluating Targets
31:10 Follow-Up Attack
31:36 Flares Expended RTB
32:39 Sloppy Vertical Landing
34:25 Rugged Vertical Takeoff
35:09 Spearhead Kills
35:42 Closing
In this video, we take an in-depth look at the VT-7 Vagrant, a naval backbone trainer and patrol fighter built around a three-point vertical takeoff system. Able to hover and resupply at forward helicopter pads or field trucks, the VT-7 excels in a fast-paced "wolf pack" role, conducting frequent precision strikes to clear air and ground defenses. However, pilots must compensate for its vulnerabilities, including a high radar cross-section of 1200, a lack of stealth or thermal bafflers, and a limited reserve of only 64 flares.
Included are instructions for an optimal loadout and key handling characteristics. The guide details practical flight mechanics, including manual nozzle control, stall recovery, and leveraging low operational speeds for terrain masking. It will also demonstrate some dangerous mistakes that can be made while maneuvering defensively. This video features a full longplay flight demonstration showcasing the Vagrant in active combat with takeoff and landing approaches.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Aircraft Overview
3:55 Vertical Takeoff
5:30 Flight Handling
8:08 Multiple Targets
9:33 Falling Back
10:25 Tarantula Kill
10:49 Thermal Characteristics
11:13 Tank Column Attack
11:53 Lightning Loads
13:17 Emplacement Attack
15:05 RTB
16:13 Keybinding Fail
17:19 Troubleshooting
20:01 Takeoff
20:33 Airfield Assault
23:58 Overcorrected Crash
25:21 Carrier Launch
27:34 Brawler Kill
27:49 Ineffective Jamming
29:55 Alkyon Kill
30:34 Evaluating Targets
31:10 Follow-Up Attack
31:36 Flares Expended RTB
32:39 Sloppy Vertical Landing
34:25 Rugged Vertical Takeoff
35:09 Spearhead Kills
35:42 Closing
