Changkong Fighter

Chapter 150 CAP
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

The B-52H strategic bomber was preparing for takeoff on the runway. The engine drove the fan to rotate, the air flow blew backwards, and the huge fuselage slowly glided on the runway.

The behemoth with a wingspan of 56.4 meters continued to increase its speed on the runway, and after opening the takeoff flaps, the huge wing area increased its lift. When the speed was sufficient, the B-30H loaded with 52 tons of ammunition flew into the sky.

After taking off, the B-52H joined up with the F15 and F18 on standby in the air, forming a large fleet and flying towards Wake Island.

After the B52 flew a certain distance, the fully prepared B-1B strategic bomber climbed to high altitude with 24 cruise missiles.

Unlike the slow B-52, the B1B Lancer can fly at supersonic speeds and will quickly catch up to the slow-flying B-52.

Through satellite images, we can clearly see the Americans' ability to coordinate the entire combat operation.

When do the planes of different speeds take off and at what speed do they fly? The altitude and speed of the escorting planes, the overall coordination is very smooth.

Old America, you still have some skills.
The air force also depends on accumulation. Even if the United States is in a weak position now, it was once the best air force on the planet. The quality and accomplishment of its pilots have some inheritance, especially those large-scale air operations during and after World War II.

"Report to the commander! US B52 and B-1B bomber groups are heading towards Hawaii from the mainland and Wake Island respectively."

"Where is our Liaoning?"

"Arrived at the mission area in 20 minutes"

"The 052D sent information via data link, and the meter-wave radar detected the reflection source, which was the US B-2."

"054A captured multiple aerial targets, IFF identified them as US B52 and B52 clusters"

On the sea, the Liaoning was making pancakes on the sea, adjusting the bow course to the upwind direction.

Twelve fully prepared Flying Sharks were ready for takeoff. Auxiliary fuel tanks were hung on the heavy-load racks on the belly of the fuselage, two PL12s with replaced guidance heads were mounted on the wing root racks, two PL2A medium-range infrared missiles were mounted on the wings, and two PL15s were mounted on the wingtip racks.

After the two Flying Sharks adjusted their takeoff positions on the flight deck, the deflectors rose, and as the ground crew made the "go" gesture, the two Flying Sharks took off through a ski jump.

After the takeoff position was vacated, two other Flying Sharks entered and took off a few minutes later, but the two Flying Sharks were equipped with pods on their wing pylons.
Whoops!

With the familiar feeling of being pushed back and hitting the wall, Liu Jun's fighter plane finally took off. The Oriental Eagle on the vertical tail of the tail plane came alive under the sunlight.

Pulling the fighter plane and climbing to a high altitude, Liu Jun looked at the mounted PL10, a total of 10 PL10s were hung.

"Squadron Leader to all levels of the Flying Shark Squadron, heading 075. According to the distant air situation, our thirteen Flying Sharks will arrive in front of the B30 cluster in 52 minutes to conduct an area sweep mission."

Liu Jun listened to the squadron leader's command on the communicator, and he was in the 12th Flying Shark besides the other 13 aircraft.

Originally, the wing commander wanted to find a wingman for him to form a two-plane formation. However, considering the special nature of Liu Jun's mission and aircraft, a single aircraft would be more flexible, and an ordinary J15T would probably find it difficult to keep up with his actions. Therefore, Liu Jun became the 13th aircraft in the entire Flying Shark formation, responsible for cruising support.

Liu Jun watched the single-line access in the communication channel. After the communication was connected, the squadron leader's voice rang out: "Flying Shark No. 1 calling Changkong."

"Changkong received."

"Up to 16000"

The escort formation must also have levels, with some fighters at high altitudes and some at medium altitudes to facilitate mutual support. At the same time, the dispersed fighters can also judge the direction of the enemy's attack by "losing contact".

"Understood!" Liu Jun continued to climb. The altimeter kept increasing, reaching 16000 before leveling off. The sunglasses on his helmet filtered out the strong sunlight from the sky. At this altitude, if he didn't wear sunglasses to filter out the sunlight, he would be blinded.
On the front canopy, friendly targets were marked one by one, and the surrounding situation could be grasped through the helmet and the canopy before the communication was interfered with by aliens.

"Flying Shark 1 to the squadron, our unit has arrived at the mission area, evacuate! Combat patrol!"

"Flying Shark 4 received."

"Flying Shark 6 received."

Twelve Flying Sharks formed six pair-plane formations in the air to carry out combat mopping-up missions, following the air raid routes of B12 and B-6B.

The so-called escort mission is not for the Tokyo Navy to act together with the bomber cluster. What it has to do is to ensure the safety of the US strategic bomber flight routes. It is even very likely that the two sides will not even meet.

This long-range escort mission, which eliminated alien aircraft from the intended air strike route, continued all the way to the cruise missile launch site. The Flying Shark Squadron was located to the side and front of the US strategic bombers, making it a very suitable position for interception and interception.

"Flying Shark 4 calling Flying Shark 1, three o'clock position, normal"

"Flying Shark 6 calling Flying Shark 1, o'clock, normal."

The Flying Shark's phased array radar searches for enemies in long-range airspace.

Suddenly, a reflected signal appeared on Liu Jun's RWR. At his four o'clock position, the voice of a US strategic bomber pilot rang out on the communication channel:

"USAF-9th Bomb Squadron, calling Flying Sharks, prepare for approach! Altitude 9-5-ANGEL (altitude unit, 5 = 1 feet), Vector 1000, Flight speed 010M"

"Flying Shark Squadron to USAF-9th Bomb Squadron, we are conducting CAP (combat patrol), current airspace."

"COPY (received), COME (enter)."

"Flying Shark-1, ROGER (Understood)."

At the six o'clock position behind the Flying Shark Squadron, 200 kilometers away, the wings of 12 B-1B strategic bombers were transformed into swept wings suitable for high-speed flight, flying in the air at a speed of Mach 1. The pilots looked at the Flying Shark Squadron on the radar.

The American pilots were a little uncomfortable with the feeling of being escorted by their imaginary enemy for the first time, but they were soldiers whose mission was to carry out long-range cruise missile strikes, and having escort fighter jets around them made them feel a lot more at ease.

If they are asked to perform missions alone, the psychological stress of these pilots will increase exponentially.

The B-1B, which can cruise at supersonic speeds, is better off, but the chance of survival of the bulky B-52H bomber when being hunted by Type 1 and Type 2 bombers is close to zero.

Although I don’t know the quality of this Flying Shark Squadron, it’s better to have it than not.

"Flying Shark-1 calling Changkong, proceed to standby above USAF"

"Changkong received."

Liu Jun followed the squadron leader's orders, rolled the stick, made a small radius turn, and flew above the USAF's 9th Bomb Squadron. All the bombs he mounted were close-range combat bombs, which were more suitable for providing cover around the bomber squadron.

"Flying Shark-1 calling USAF, Callsign (special pilot code name) Changkong, Finger TIP (close formation)"

"COPY"

After listening to what the Flying Shark Squadron said, the American pilots immediately became interested in this callsign. Every pilot with a special pilot nickname is very extraordinary!
(End of this chapter)