Tom Cruise is back at it again in Top Gun: Maverick, the newly released sequel of the blockbuster 1986 film. Military films are often a spectacle, combining historical knowledge and visual representation of combat with visual effects and curated stunt scenes. So just how realistic are the flight maneuvers and dog fights compared to the real TOPGUN program? Popular mechanics editor Manasee Mannickarottu spoke with Commander Guy Snodgrass, a real-life TOPGUN Instructor, air-to-air combat and defense expert, and CEO of Defense Analytics.
Tom Cruise is back at it again in Top Gun: Maverick, the newly released sequel of the blockbuster 1986 film. Military films are often a spectacle, combining historical knowledge and visual representation of combat with visual effects and curated stunt scenes. So just how realistic are the flight maneuvers and dog fights compared to the real TOPGUN program? Popular mechanics editor Manasee Mannickarottu spoke with Commander Guy Snodgrass, a real-life TOPGUN Instructor, air-to-air combat and defense expert, and CEO of Defense Analytics. |
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