Changkong Fighter

Chapter 88: World No.
This was Liu Jun's first time to carry out the mission of escorting other fighter jets, and among all the missions, the escort mission has always been one of the most difficult and stressful ones.

Once he contacts the sentry and engages in a defensive battle, his position will be disadvantageous to the enemy.

After taking a look at the data link, Fatty and Chicken have already taken their positions, ready to intercept incoming enemies at all times. The configuration of two PL12s and two PL10s can handle most situations.

When performing a mission, flying is very boring and it is also a rare time for pilots to relax. Once entering the mission area, they must be mentally tense to prevent being attacked by Type 2.

There was no sense of being spied on, indicating there were no Type 2 aircraft in the surrounding airspace. The master could chat with the backseat pilot, and so could Xiaoji, so he could only admire the scenery. Liu Jun looked down at the sea below, then at the blue sky. The sea and sky were one color, still dull.

Fuel is consumed slowly at cruising speed.

Suddenly, the RWR sounded, and almost instantly Liu Jun tensed his nerves like a muscle reaction, controlling the radar to scan in the direction of the radar signal source.

When performing a mission, the J35's radar is generally not turned on except for the directional data link, and situational awareness relies entirely on the data links of other fighter jets.

"Changkong calling Fatty, RWR responding, two o'clock direction."

"It's the Indian Navy's Vikramaditya."

“India is coming too?”

Liu Jun asked with some surprise. He wasn't surprised that France and Britain had come, but India was also joining in the fun? Could their aircraft carriers take off and land carrier-based aircraft?
The take-off and landing of carrier-based aircraft require very high navigation stability of the aircraft carrier. Navigation is like drunk driving. How can carrier-based aircraft take off and land on the flight deck?

"Fatty, they won't mistake us for aliens and shoot us down, right?" Chicken's voice sounded in the communication channel.

As for other countries, they are not too worried. No matter whether it is the civilian population, the government or the military, no one in India is reliable.

"No, we've already greeted them," Captain Eagle said in the communication channel, adding, "Pay close attention to the RWR. If the fire control radar enters aperture mode, immediately move to Line 39."

Obviously, the Eagles also have some doubts about India.

Fortunately, India did not play any tricks. Although the J15 was always illuminated by radar, it was only tracked and there was no occurrence of fire control radar locking.

Meanwhile, on the sea below, within the bridge of this aircraft carrier, which displaced just over 3 tons, the captain listened to the radar officer's sardonic report: "Report, Sir! Radar has acquired target 3, heading 065, approaching the tiankeng!"

“It’s our neighbor to the north.”

The Indians were very pleased that the University of Tokyo had greeted them in advance. What was this? This was respect!
"How is our aviation group preparing?"

"The commander said they're ready to fight at any time!" The adjutant puffed out his chest and asked, "What's the intelligence on the University of East China?"

"Let the world see the power of India!" Looking at the 13 MiG-29Ks parked on the deck, the captain prepared to make some big moves. As for the intelligence about the University of Tokyo, it shouldn't be so unlucky.

Tokyo went to the Tiankeng, and so did the Americans. Of the remaining nations on the planet, none have gone. If India joins the fun, it will be sitting at the same table with Tokyo and the Americans! Wouldn't India be: a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council! Third in the world!
The order was issued quickly and the wing commander approved the action.

As the order was issued, four of the MiG-29Ks parked on the deck prepared for takeoff. Ground crews untied the aircraft, added auxiliary fuel tanks, mounted R4 and R77 missiles, and the pilots boarded. It's not that India is stingy, but India, as long as you understand, understands. The Navy reports that its aircraft have low reliability and an annual attendance rate of less than 73%. The ones that can be deployed are the most carefully maintained, and the four deployed are the ones in the best condition, carefully selected by the wing commander.

Amid the sound of the diesel engine, the third brother operated the tractor to pull the MiG-29K towards the flight deck. It was quickly adjusted into position and the tractor left with black smoke coming out.

Several ground crew members jumped up to the MiG-29K and observed the fuselage skin. After confirming that it was correct, the third ground crew member suddenly jumped up, hit the deck, and made a "go" gesture.

As the engine roared, the MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft took off from the deck, forming a formation of four aircraft, following behind the J4S.

After taking off, the MiG-29K climbed to a higher altitude.

India's movements were immediately detected by satellites. For the University of Tokyo, which has a high level of situational awareness, even if India sticks out its butt, it knows what color curry it is eating today.

"Report to the commander, India has dispatched carrier-based aircraft, model MiG-29K, number 4, heading 033, altitude 10000."

The MiG-29-K inherited the MiG-29's short legs, resulting in a smaller, more cost-effective aircraft with less deck space. Its smaller fuselage also reduces fuel consumption. Its range is 2000 kilometers (without auxiliary fuel tanks), increasing to 3000 kilometers with auxiliary tanks, and its combat radius is approximately 1000 kilometers. Its missiles are the older R77 and R73 missiles, laden with historical weight.

Satellites tracked the MiG-29K fighters deployed from the INS Vikramaditya. The commander looked at the large screen in confusion and said hesitantly, "What are they going to do?"

After hearing the commander's question, the staff began to communicate with the think tank, and then the conclusions had to be repeatedly scrutinized. After all, the Indian instructors did not figure it out at the time, and they could only deduce based on the existing situation.

"Reporting to the commander, based on the current intelligence and India's own national conditions, they want to be the third in the world!"

Ranked third in the world does not mean third in military power, but the third country to have contact with extraterrestrial civilization.

"Third in the world?" India's actions were beyond the commander's control. After all, people cannot make accurate judgments about things beyond their own cognition.

"Commander, should we take any measures?" asked the chief of staff.

"Let them follow if they want. No need to worry about him. He should notify India and ask them to pay attention to the fuel of the aircraft."

As a carrier-based aircraft, the MiG-29K is truly short-legged. It is questionable whether it can keep up with heavy carrier-based aircraft such as the J15S. Don't force it to run out of fuel and fall into the sea, requiring the help of the Tokyo University to rescue it.

At present, with the emergence of extraterrestrial civilizations, things like human justice are gradually taking shape, and internal wars are seen as disrupting the overall situation. Of course, this is on the surface, and what happens in secret is another matter.

But any country that openly undermines the overall situation will become the public enemy of mankind, and who will define this righteousness is still under dispute.

Therefore, based on its strength, the University of Tokyo is not worried that India will make unwise moves. If it wants to follow, it can follow. Anyway, the MiG-29K's range cannot reach the tiankeng, so it can only enter the interference zone.

"By the way, has the Type 2 intelligence been shared with India?"

"Commander, when a Type 2 was discovered, it was sent to the Indian Ministry of Defense."

(End of this chapter)