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Chapter 747 Enemy Planes Appear

It took four J-20 fighter jets to climb to an altitude of 3,000 meters.

Jiang Chen had already spotted the target he needed to 'protect'—two H-6K strategic bombers—on the airborne radar screen.

As a 'bodyguard'.

One must have the self-awareness of a 'bodyguard'.

"Command, I've spotted 'Sky Fortress-1' and 'Sky Fortress-2'," Jiang Chen said, adjusting his radio headset.

soon.

The voice of the forward command commander came through the communication channel: "Forward command received, FM 12 inflection point 68, contact Air Fortress-1 and Air Fortress-2."

"Understood. FM 12 inflection point 68, contact Air Fortress 1 and Air Fortress 2."

Jiang Chen had just finished speaking.

The frequency tuning is already complete.

Say something.

The intelligence of fighter jets is truly impressive.

Many functions don't even require the pilot to operate them; they can be accomplished simply by looking at them.

However, tuning the frequency still requires manual operation.

Just a few seconds.

Jiang Chen had already completed the frequency tuning.

"Sky Fortress One, this is Qian Zhilu, my unit is ordered to escort you," Jiang Chen called out.

soon.

A strong, clear voice rang out over the communication channel, "This is Air Fortress One. Thank you for escorting me."

After a brief exchange of words, the two sides...

Jiang Chen immediately pulled up the engine nose and increased the power.

Piloting the plane from east to west, they headed to meet up with them.

Ma Shankui, Meng Fan, and Xiao Yuan saw this.

They quickly caught up.

About ten minutes later.

Six military aircraft converged in the airspace south of Qiongzhou Island.

Jiang Chen completed a 'U' shaped turn in the air, and then flew at the front of the formation as the lead goose.

The other three J-20 Mighty Dragons proceeded as previously planned.

Protect the two H-6K bombers in the middle.

However, the six military aircraft were quite far apart from each other, with a distance of at least ten kilometers between them.

no way.

Because these six military aircraft are all quite fast.

Many people think that since the 'Sixth Master' aircraft is so big, it must be very slow to fly.
Like a walking giant.

Actually.

The H-6K is quite fast.

The cruising speed is around 800 kilometers per hour.

If it's about speed of penetration, then it's even faster.

It can reach almost 1,000 kilometers per hour, which is already subsonic speed.

An old bomber developed decades ago can penetrate defenses at speeds approaching subsonic speeds.

have to say.

The Russian military industry was indeed impressive decades ago.

However, Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) is even more impressive.

For decades, the Tu-16 has been relentlessly upgraded and modified, almost exhausting all twenty-odd letters of the alphabet. However, apart from its similar appearance to the Tu-16, the current H-6K has absolutely no relation to the original prototype in terms of other important components.

In particular, avionics systems, propulsion systems, and bombing systems, etc.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a complete transformation.

"Sixth Master is truly an old horse still eager to run; its flight posture is incredibly stable." In the communication channel, Ma Shankui exclaimed in an encrypted channel, "If you only look at its appearance, you would really think that Sixth Master is a product of decades out of date. But the YJ series missiles it carries are so powerful that even American aircraft carriers have to give way."

"Do you guys think Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation is really planning to use up all 26 letters of the alphabet? I've been hearing online for years that our H-20 stealth bomber has already made its maiden flight, but we haven't even seen a trace of it yet. Damn it, does the H-20 project even exist?" Meng Fan chimed in. "The only thing our air force is missing right now is a stealth strategic bomber. If we fill that gap, we can really compete with the Americans."

"I don't think stealth bombers are important," Xiao Yuan said. "As long as the missiles can reach a sufficient distance, that's all that matters."

"The main weapon that the 'Sixth Master' is carrying this time is the YJ-12, a fourth-generation supersonic anti-ship missile with a range of over 400 kilometers and an average flight speed of over Mach 2.5 and a penetration speed of over Mach 4. As long as the 'Sixth Master' can get within 400 kilometers of the enemy aircraft carrier, then the enemy aircraft carrier will be a sitting duck. It is said that the YJ-21 has an even longer range and a faster speed."

"Anyway, airplanes are just missile launch platforms. As long as the missiles are advanced enough, it doesn't matter if the airplanes are old or broken."

"We should use our best resources where they are most needed. We're not like the Americans; we don't have that kind of deep pockets."

Ma Shankui immediately retorted, "Nonsense! Stealth strategic bombers are an important part of the 'triad' of nuclear strikes, and also a national treasure to boost national morale. So if we have the capability to develop stealth bombers, why not develop them? It would be good to show off our strength."

"Your house is really extravagant," Xiao Yuan said with a laugh. "That B-2 thing costs over 2.4 billion US dollars per unit, and a single sortie costs tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of US dollars. The Americans are so rich and powerful, they don't dare to fly it even once a month."

"Moreover, every B-2 that crashes reduces the fleet, and now there are only eighteen left. Is it that the Americans don't want to build more? No, it's because they don't have the money."

"Furthermore, meter-wave radars are now starting to enter service one after another, and the time when stealth aircraft can dominate the world is getting shorter and shorter."

"Without stealth, a stealth bomber is just a sitting duck."

"Only a madman would spend tens or hundreds of billions to develop a live target."

"Young man, you don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household. Old Lu hasn't bought new boots in years. Even if you have money, you can't be as wasteful as you."

Ma Shankui and Meng Fan wanted to refute this.

However, I also felt that Xiao Yuan's words made some sense.

Jiang Chen did not participate in their argument.

However, he knew that Xiao Yuan was right, because although Dongda Air Force had been hinting every year that its stealth bomber was about to be unveiled, it had disappointed military enthusiasts and the CIA every year.

Then it was the end of 2024.

Two sixth-generation fighter jets have emerged.

It completely baffled the whole world.

original.

The University of Tokyo Air Force hints at a stealth bomber every year, but it's just a smokescreen.

And just as Xiao Yuan said.

With the continuous upgrading and advancement of radar technology, the time when stealth aircraft can dominate is getting shorter and shorter.

Stealth strategic bombers do sound very imposing.

But what if it lacks stealth capabilities?

What's the difference between it and the aging H-6 series?
Since there's no difference.

Why waste so much money on a 'project' that is destined to be eliminated?

The other people were arguing.

It's just that the 'escort mission' is rather boring.

We're just looking for topics to talk about.

So very quickly.

This formation, consisting of two H-6K strategic bombers and four J-20 fighter jets, left XSQD and officially entered the heart of the South China Sea.

Jiang Chen kept his eyes fixed on the airborne radar.

After he saw several unidentified signals appear on the radar screen.

His expression immediately froze.

He said to the others, "Stop arguing, we have guests."

(End of this chapter)