EXPLOSIVE Combined Arms Demonstration w/ PRYO | Nellis AFB | Aviation Nation 2025

🔥 EXPLOSIVE Combined Arms Demonstration w/ Pyro | Nellis AFB – Aviation Nation 2025 🔥
Witness the raw power and coordination of air and ground forces in one of the most unforgettable moments of Aviation Nation 2025. Filmed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Combined Arms Demonstration showcases the U.S. military’s unmatched ability to project force, speed, and precision — all brought to life with real pyrotechnics, fast jets, helicopters, and heavy armor.

This is a high-intensity battlefield simulation like no other — combining fast-moving aircraft, coordinated ground movements, live explosive effects, and highly trained personnel all working together as a single lethal force. It’s not just a show. It’s a full-spectrum demonstration of joint air and ground combat capability.

✈️ Featured Aircraft & Assets
The Combined Arms Demo at Nellis is known for its lineup of some of the most iconic and advanced aircraft in the world. Here's what you’ll see in this video:

🔹 F-22 Raptor
The world’s premier 5th-gen air dominance fighter. Watch it execute high-speed low passes, aggressive maneuvering, and simulated strike runs with incredible precision.

Pilot: Maj. Joshua "Cabo" Gunderson, commander of the 2025 F-22 Demo Team.

🔹 F-35A Lightning II
Stealthy and lethal, the F-35 brings networked warfare and cutting-edge avionics to the fight. See its vertical climbs, banking maneuvers, and live attack runs during the demo.

🔹 A-10C Thunderbolt II (“Warthog”)
Built for close air support. In this demo, the A-10 proves its value with simulated strafing runs and coordinated fire support. The unmistakable sound of its GAU-8 Avenger cannon adds intensity.

🔹 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Agile and powerful, the multirole F-16 adds versatility to the mix with precise, high-speed bombing runs and crowd-thrilling turns.

🔹 HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters
Special operations and combat rescue aircraft featured in live troop insertion and extraction exercises during the demo. Watch them fast-rope elite teams onto the simulated battlefield.

💣 What Makes This Demo Special?
🔥 Live pyro to simulate real battlefield explosions

⚔️ Combined air/ground assault showcasing realistic warfighting coordination

🎯 Precision flying by elite pilots
🪖 Tactical troop movements with special forces
🚁 Helicopter insertions under simulated enemy fire
🛩️ Iconic jets flying right over the crowd at low altitude

This isn't just a display — it’s a full combat scenario that simulates modern warfare, designed to give the public an up-close view of what American airpower looks like in action.

🛡️ F-16 Aggressors & Simulated Dogfight
No Nellis AFB demo is complete without the iconic F-16 Aggressors — and this year’s Aviation Nation 2025 performance brought a simulated air-to-air dogfight that gave the crowd a taste of real aerial combat.

The 64th Aggressor Squadron, based at Nellis, flew specially painted F-16C Fighting Falcons in enemy-style camouflage, replicating the tactics and visual signatures of potential adversaries. These skilled pilots are some of the best in the world at mimicking enemy air forces, and during the demo, they brought the heat with:

High-speed merge scenarios
Vertical split maneuvers
Defensive counter-maneuvers
Simulated missile launches and evasive action

Against them, U.S. Air Force fighters like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II engaged in a mock dogfight, demonstrating advanced maneuvering, situational awareness, and the ability to dominate airspace through stealth and agility.

The dogfight portion is not just for show — it reflects the real training that takes place daily at Nellis as part of Red Flag and other advanced combat exercises. Watching the Aggressors in action gives a rare glimpse into the tactical chess game of modern aerial warfare.


🎥 Filming Notes
This video was captured in stunning 4K with a mix of stabilized ground footage, long lens aircraft tracking, and natural audio that lets you feel the demo as if you were there. Our goal was to preserve the intensity of the experience while capturing the precision and professionalism of every team involved.

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