Changkong Fighter

Chapter 28 My opinion is: Save!
The bow of the ship cut through the waves, and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier followed behind the 815A. Both sides maintained a speed of 20 knots and evacuated the mission area.

The 815A's still-functioning air and surface search radars scanned the surrounding air and sea, confirming there were no threats from the surface or air. Even if the unidentified aircraft didn't continue its pursuit, it remained vigilant. Previous battles had proven that no place was safe.

It is very likely that the situation in the world will change because of this battle that was not planned by humans.

"Professor, the radar has captured the target, number 1, distance 60 nautical miles, heading 050, altitude 5000, IFF identification is F/A18," said the officer in charge of operating the air search radar.

"Bumblebee?"

Song Xizhu quickly walked to the digital sand table and took a look at the position of the Hornet. According to the current intelligence, the Carl Vinson had lost its ability to take off and land carrier-based aircraft. Most of the Hornets that took off were shot down by unidentified aircraft, and the rest either ran out of fuel and fell into the sea, or tried to fly back to Hawaii. However, the heading of this plane was obviously not to Hawaii.

Its altitude is also very low. The closer to the sea surface, the greater the air density and the greater the air resistance. Fighter jets will increase fuel consumption at low altitudes, so fighter jets generally fly to high altitudes, which can not only store "energy (potential energy)", but also fly faster in thin air and increase range.

Based on a comprehensive analysis of its altitude, speed, and heading, and after thinking for a few seconds, Song Xizhu concluded that the F/A18 must have lost its way due to damaged avionics equipment, so it lowered its altitude. The pilot tried to use visual means to search for the aircraft carrier or other friendly forces.

Unfortunately, it was lost in the Pacific Ocean, with only blue ocean below it, and the only aircraft carrier battle group that could pick it up, the USS Carl Vinson, was in another direction.

"Didn't Hawaii send out any refueling aircraft?"

"No! So far, Hawaii hasn't moved." The officer said, retrieving intelligence from the past four hours.

"Report the air situation." Song Xizhu indicated that the intelligence should be uploaded.

"understand!"

They have no authority to decide what to do in such matters, nor can they bypass their superiors to command the carrier-based aircraft in the sky. It is a reconnaissance ship, not a command ship.

The 815A's current mission is to advance non-stop, rendezvous with the Liaoning, and then return to the Northeast. In the middle of the battlefield, in close contact with the enemy, the data collected by the damaged 815A is extremely valuable!

The air situation is sent to the Southeast University Command Center via data link.

"Commander! 815A sends air situation!"

The commander quickly reviewed the details of the air situation. If this F/A18 was left unattended, it would probably plunge into the sea once the fuel was exhausted, and the pilot would be in great danger.

But if he wanted to rescue him, it would involve the diplomatic field, which was not something he could decide. He had to report the matter to his superiors. The commander picked up the red phone at hand, made a call, reported the situation and hung up.

The air situation was reported up the chain of command, and soon it was no longer just an air situation, but involved the "political" level. The top leaders began to discuss how to solve this problem, especially the pros and cons.

At this moment, I am afraid that apart from the families of these lost pilots, no one cares about them anymore, not even the Americans. Since the withdrawal of the USS Carl Vinson, the surviving carrier-based aircraft have become abandoned.

Should we lend a helping hand? Especially in this special situation, perhaps Todai's rescue will be discredited by them.

Finally, a man smoking a cigarette paced around the room for a few weeks, looked back at the others, and pricked the air with his hand: "My opinion is, save!"

Upon hearing this, the others in the room looked up at him, eager to hear if his reasoning was convincing. "Not saving him wouldn't demonstrate our magnanimity. Only by saving this pilot can we demonstrate our vision of a community with a shared future for mankind and unite several, dozens, or even over a hundred countries! And we don't just want to save one! We want to save ten! A hundred!"

"However, our Liaoning does not meet NATO standards, and forced landing will bring unknown risks," said an expert.

The carrier-based aircraft in service in each country are tailor-made for their own aircraft carriers. There are strict requirements on technical indicators such as take-off distance, thrust, and fuselage strength. For example, when the F35 lands vertically, the tail flame burns the deck, so there must be special heat dissipation devices on the deck to offset this ablation.

But now, the survival rate of fighter jets like Feidian, which cannot fly at supersonic speeds, is not as good as that of plastic bugs, and the number of surviving plastic bugs will not be too large. As for the soldiers who fell into the water, I'm sorry!
Saving people along the way is a favor, and the University of Tokyo has no obligation to risk being attacked by unidentified flying vehicles to save people.

I can’t help you, so you’re on your own.

"As for the landing issue, isn't there a ready-made NATO aircraft carrier here? It happens to be closer to the battlefield."

"Wonderful!"

Everyone in the room laughed, but there was still something left unsaid. The last surplus supplies on this French ship were only enough for 45 days. After so long in the Asia-Pacific region, a lot of supplies must have been consumed. Since they were only given two slices of bread and cheese by the University of Tokyo, they had to come to the University of Tokyo for a stroll to replenish food and fuel.

The fact that an aircraft carrier is nuclear-powered does not mean that the fighter jets are also nuclear-powered. There are also consumables such as lubricants and engine oil that need to be replenished. When the time comes, the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will land on it. France, which has always wanted strategic independence, does not mind giving American things to Japan, especially under the current situation, as a favor.

If we hadn’t saved this pilot, how would the world know that Dongda University has abundant martial virtues?
Soon, instructions from superiors were sent to the combat command center.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"understand!"

With a click, the commander hung up the red line phone and sent the order to the Liaoning.

On the Liaoning's island, Zhang Jun stood on the bridge and stared at the J15s taking off continuously through a telescope. This frequency of take-offs and landings has completely exceeded the training since the Liaoning was put into service. The intensity of this take-off and landing is equivalent to a high-intensity war, which is a great test of training level and skills. Any carelessness will result in the destruction of the aircraft and the death of people.

The two J15s took off again by ski jumping, and flew towards 815A with bombs. Then the other two J15s prepared for takeoff. On the other side of the flight deck, a J15 lowered its altitude to prepare for landing, while the previous J15 had already landed, and the landing hook was accurately hooked on the third arresting cable.

At high altitude, new WZ7s are being deployed from the direction of the East China Sea to the Western Pacific. These unmanned reconnaissance aircraft are like the eyes of a strategy game, dispelling the "fog of war" on the battlefield and enhancing situational awareness.

"Captain, new orders have been received from superiors!"

Hearing this, the captain retracted his gaze, took the document handed over by the communications officer and began to read it. After reading it carefully, he handed the order to the political commissar beside him.

"Oh? Our superiors asked us to guide that lost F/A18. Who is closest to it?"

(End of this chapter)