Changkong Fighter

Chapter 89 Fine Tradition
When the Soviet Union was selecting carrier-based aircraft for Russia's Kuznetsov, the Su-33 and MiG-29K were the main competitors.

As a heavy fighter, the Su-33 has a long range and a large payload; while the MiG-29K has the advantages of small size, low cost and less deck space.

The Soviet Union ultimately chose the Su-33, and the MiG-29K remained on the shelf as a technical reserve.

In 1994, India introduced the Vikramaditya and required the matching carrier-based aircraft. The MiG-29K project was restarted and the improved MiG-29K-2002
India purchased a total of 45 MiG-29Ks in two batches, including trainer aircraft, which became the main carrier-based aircraft of its active aircraft carriers.

It sounds like the Vikramaditya can carry 24 MiG-29Ks, which sounds about the same as the Liaoning, but there is a world of difference in the quality of the carrier-based aircraft.

INAS303 "Black Panther" Squadron, established in 2013, is India's first MiG-29K combat squadron. Its code name comes from the British Royal Air Force "Black Panther" Squadron in World War II. It is considered to be one of the better trained squadrons in India.

The four MiG-4Ks dispatched this time were flown by pilots from this squadron.

High in the sky, the Black Panther captain asked in curry-tinged English on the communication channel: "Black Panther-1 to Black Panther-2, 3, 4, have you seen them?"

"2 o'clock, 1 above, 8000 below, distance "

The three J15Ss are very conspicuous on the radar, and there are no accompanying electronic warfare aircraft, so their radars can clearly receive the radar wave reflections.

"Black Panther-2, what do you think they are doing?" Black Panther-4's voice sounded.

"Maybe it's on a reconnaissance mission." Black Panther-2 replied.

"Should we make it more difficult for them?" asked Black Panther-3.

"Black Panther-3, our mission is to track and monitor!" Black Panther-1 emphasized their mission.

Compared with other weird branches of India's military, Indian pilots are relatively easy to deal with, except that they keep crashing their planes.

"But we can go and see."

The Panther-1 took a look at the fuel of the MiG-29K. Although it was not close enough to the tiankeng, it had no problem flying into the tiankeng identification zone. Moreover, the task given to them by their superiors was to track and monitor. Following the other party into the tiankeng was also a kind of tracking and surveillance.

"Black Panther-1, that's a great idea! I also want to know if aliens eat curry!"

Curiosity is a common trait among human beings, and even the third brother is no exception. They also have their own curiosity.

Pushing the throttle, the four fighter jets of the Black Panther Squadron increased their speed a bit and slowly approached the two J4S at high altitude. Although the MiG-15K had short legs, it was not weak in terms of speed.

Ding Dong!Ding Dong!
Liu Jun heard the RWR warning sound continuously in his ears. He looked at the digital RWR and saw radar waves coming from the five o'clock position. The radar waves never stopped, which was quite refreshing.

"Eagle, at five o'clock, they're still following us."

"It's India's MiG-29-K. We are beyond the range of their missiles." Eagle's voice sounded in the communication.

The MiG-29K was following behind, and the distance between the two was 50km. At this distance, it was beyond the range of the R73E combat missile. If the R77 was launched from behind, the energy provided by the missile's power section would not be able to catch up with the J15S at this distance.

"What instructions does Eagle have?" Zhang Peng asked in the communication channel. Eagle continued, "As long as the Indians don't interfere with our mission, we don't have to worry about them."

After a few minutes, the RWR showed that the source of the radar signal was closer.

"They are getting closer, it will affect our mission!"

As the captain, Eagle took a look at the warning system on the J35. The four MiG-29Ks were still approaching. The characteristic of stealth aircraft is that only the radar projection on the front is the smallest. Although it has some stealth capabilities in other directions, it will be captured by radar if the distance is too close.

As the distance gradually closes, the J-15S will also enter the attack envelope of the missiles mounted on the MiG-29K. You must not give the last six points to these Indian pilots. You must be cautious. Who knows if they will launch a missile. You can follow, but you must maintain a safe distance.

"Fatty, let them leave."

"clear."

After Eagle gave the order, Zhang Peng adjusted the radio communication channel and shouted in English with a strong Dongda accent: "We are the Dongda Navy. We are conducting flight exercises in international airspace. Please do not interfere with our training (Get lost!)!"

Soon, the Indian pilot responded: "This is the Indian Navy, Black Panther Squadron, we are also on a mission!"

After hearing the Indian pilot's reply, Li Jianzhong glanced at the RWR. After the Indian pilot replied, he had no intention of leaving and glanced at the sinkhole identification circle that was getting closer and closer.

"Eagle calling the command center, the Indian Navy Black Panther Squadron is following us, seriously affecting our mission, requesting to be driven away."

After receiving the air situation report from Eagle, the commander looked at the situation map and found that in such a short period of time, the distance between the two sides was still closing.

"Notify India to leave immediately!" said the commander with a cold face. He asked them to follow before because the distance was far and the pilots were relatively honest. But the Indians were too peaceful, so peaceful that they would feel itchy if they didn't fight for a day.

Otherwise, how can you say that the Angolans are suitable to manage the Indians? It's like using a whip dipped in salt water, that's the real deal!

"Report to the commander! The Indian official responded and is seeking instructions."

Time passed minute by minute, and there was no response to the Indian request, and the commander's patience was exhausted.

"Order! Fatty, drive the chicken away immediately! If they don't obey, shoot them down!" The commander said with a murderous look on his face: "Changkong, Eagle, continue the mission."

Normally we can still have fun with India, but at this special moment, if India is not decent, then the University of Tokyo will help it to be decent and let them recall the events of 62 years.

The mission of the two J15Ss is to escort and support, and they are not deployed to enter the tiankeng identification zone. The J15T and J35 that enter the identification circle perform non-combat missions, so sending two J15Ss to drive them away will not affect the mission.

The order was quickly sent down to several people via the data link.

[Command Center to Fatty and Chicken, drive the Indian aircraft away. If they don't obey, shoot them down!]

"Fatty got it!"

"Chicken got it!"

[Changkong, Eagle, continue the mission.]

"Eagle understands!"

"Changkong understands!"

[Notify the Luohe ships surrounding the tiankeng to conduct electromagnetic suppression on enemy aircraft!]

A formation of four aircraft, two at high altitude and two at low altitude, began to separate and evacuate. The J4 flew towards the identification circle, Liu Jun took a high position to escort it, and the two J35S performed Immelman turns outside the identification circle, gaining altitude advantage through climb and roll.

After turning the bow of the plane, Fat Man and Little Chicken formed a two-plane formation and flew head-on towards the four MiG-4Ks.

2 vs 4, it looks like they are at a disadvantage, but for India, they are the ones who should be careful.

(End of this chapter)