Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 510: Flying Fox's Luck

Zheng Hui chased after him according to his own ideas, hoping to launch another sneak attack. The early warning aircraft behind did not have the command level, so he could only keep reminding him that there might be a conspiracy behind the enemy's unreasonable feint, but he could not directly interfere with his actions.

Sure enough, the two MiG-2s, one in front of the other, flew close to the control line, turned suddenly and accelerated, and returned to their own airport.Zheng Hui's sneak attack was declared a failure, but the enemy has nothing to gain, so there should be further actions?

He realized that it was too late to deceive. When the AWACS detected a very high-speed target again, it suddenly broke into the air defense circle on the Chinese side. It was about 70 kilometers wide between the other fighters in Zheng Hui's pursuit and the gap left behind. On the ground, ground radar and early warning aircraft are very difficult to monitor here.This kind of bold breakthrough has never happened on the western front controlled by Major General Meneam, who is known for his prudence, so that the early warning aircraft are a little careless.

Relying on speed, the opponent recklessly broke into the territory of China and crossed the top of the army that was carefully deploying the attack.Obviously, if Meneam was not eager to understand the deployment situation of the Chinese offensive force, he would not have carried out this kind of suicide reconnaissance.

"Sparrow, it's a MiG-25, it's the first time it's here."

The AWACS, which had been unhurried, foresaw the threat, because the plane rushed straight towards it. Zheng Hui immediately tried to intercept it, but the fighter plane was too loaded and could not accelerate quickly. After turning, seeing the enemy plane 35 kilometers away from the front, It went straight in at a lightning speed, and quickly opened the distance.

Its speed was so fast that it only stayed within the shooting window of the medium-range bomb for a few seconds. After successfully breaking away, Zheng Hui did not launch a missile to make a meaningless attack on the rear hemisphere of the enemy plane.We can only keep up with it, hoping to stop the retreat when it returns.

However, the opponent's purpose was obviously not to sneak attack the AWACS. It turned at a position with a good chance of being only 75 kilometers away from the AWACS and flew eastward. Obviously, this was its established route.

This MiG-25 lacks ground and air intelligence support, does not know the specific location and distance of the early warning aircraft, and its mission is not to attack drones.After making a sharp turn east of Karakoram, it crossed the Yarkand Valley in an attempt to enter Aksai Chin.After the radar of the ground air defense position was turned on in time, the MiG-25 sensed the threat and turned 15 degrees sensitively to avoid the missile.

Two missiles launched from the concealed S2 position missed the opportunity to shoot head-on and were forced to pursue the target.However, the timing of the start-up of the ground fire control radar was not well grasped, and it was a bit hasty. The enemy plane bypassed the snow-capped mountains with intuition and high speed, and got rid of the irradiation radar.

This sudden reconnaissance came and went quickly, and the MiG-25 disappeared from the field of vision of the radar stations in a blink of an eye.The counterattack of the surface-to-air missile array at least forced him to turn in time, and he did not go deep into the area that General Meneam desperately wanted to peek.At such heights and speeds, with a steep slope skimming the edge of Aksai Chin, it was doubtful what its camera equipment could capture.However, the enemy's harvest at least exposed a hidden low-altitude missile position, and greatly encouraged Lieutenant General Meneam to use this old antique to carry out further provocations.

"The enemy is too crazy. They easily surpassed Mach 1.9. They thought they were rushing towards us just now; I really doubt the effect of such reconnaissance." Someone in the early warning aircraft said.

"It's eyes are also black, this time it's here to test, forgive him next time, there will be nothing to take advantage of. In Assam, I have fought against MiG 25, these old machines can't come forever go free."

Zheng Hui said angrily.Despite the discipline, the pilots were forbidden to talk about the situation in Assam, so as not to expose the transfer of this special aviation brigade, but it was not a matter of concern at the moment.Of course, it is quite difficult for him and his fighters to intercept the MiG-25 flying around like headless flies when the early warning aircraft cannot predict the opponent's route. not far; this differs from the confrontation in Assam.When Assam was about to fall, the Indian Triple Sonic Squadron also dispatched this type of aircraft, but no matter how the Indians' route changed, they would eventually approach Tespur. This kind of reconnaissance with obvious intentions was also intercepted. It has brought some convenience, but this shallow breakthrough is another situation.

"The superior informed that the MiG-25 in the sealed state cannot reach the maximum speed, otherwise it will fall apart."

"I'm sure it made a few more turns with large overloads, and it should have crashed. However, during the war, other fighter jets of the Indian Air Force also had a short survival time, and their approach was indeed more daring."

"Next time, it can be handed over to the J-10 to intercept."

"The J-10 can only catch a very short window by afterburner flight. If you can guide a faster aircraft that can fly at supersonic speed for a long time, you can practice your hands with flying foxes."

After Zheng Hui finished speaking, he returned angrily.There was no response from the radio station to his last suggestion. Obviously some secrets were involved in the crooked fight. He suddenly realized that there was something in it. Of course it was not by "fighter-bombers" like the J-16. Airplanes, it seems, are a self-evident thing.

The old Indian pilot Samran, driving the old guy many years ago, narrowly escaped the attack of the ground missile. The huge overload almost crushed his old bones when turning, and he didn't stop until he bypassed the snow mountain radar alarm. .Such an exciting flight was indeed too intense for a 50-year-old man, so that when he flew over Chandirga Airport, his head was still a little dizzy, and he landed after a go-around.

Simply because he was flying at high speed, he never knew that there was a fighter plane trying to approach and intercept him, otherwise he might miss in more complicated evasion maneuvers; he only knew that there was an early warning aircraft staring at him in the general direction, and all dodges were based on intuition and plan.This flight was originally a narrow escape, and it was only considered to be loyal to the country; the MiG 25 has long since lost its courage in the past, without the confidence to cross the hinterland of China as if entering no one's land. After being shot down by a missile, the oblique camera could capture some Chinese roads that are usually covered by snow-capped mountains. The things being transported on these roads were what the superior kept sacrificing his life to figure out.

The plane had just landed, the stainless steel body was still hot, and immediately someone came to take the camera film (the plane was still using rather outdated reconnaissance equipment).At the same time, the Triple Sonic Squadron, which had just been deployed here, immediately assembled all personnel to analyze the gains and losses of this breakthrough, and study the plan for the next breakthrough.

After several defeats in southern Tibet, what role can this outdated equipment play on the Western Front?It is a question that the superiors really want to figure out.Of course, everyone knows that the situation is already at stake. Once the Chinese army rushes over, the consequences will be far more serious than the loss of Assam's fairyland on earth.In an atmosphere of common hatred across the country, some old pilots who have retired or have not been flying for a long time have voluntarily returned to the frontline troops. Major Samland is just one of them who returned to the army with such enthusiasm.Before him, from the newly formed MiG 25 squadron of the Triple Sonic Squadron, someone had already been shot down in Assam and disappeared.

This dangerous flight may not have been in vain. The intelligence personnel quickly interpreted some useful things from the photos, including a large number of convoys transporting supplies, and a new type of rocket launcher that has never been deployed to the front. Image data maneuvering on the border road, Unfortunately, according to this information, it is still impossible to confirm where the final deployment is?How much is it?
Lieutenant General Meneam is eagerly waiting for verification from other intelligence sources. These weapons are the most worrying thing for him. Even the news that the elite reconnaissance battalion where his nephew was in was buried by an avalanche in the river valley two hours ago, there is no news. affect his mood too much.Of course he knows that the Chinese are omnipotent in the development of long-range weapons. Although they already have the advantage of condescending and can make the most of the range of weapons, they still have to deploy these unconscionable weapons so far ahead. Frontier, why?
In the past, the Army Staff tended to believe that the Chinese developed long-range rocket weapons mainly because they were afraid of the Indian Air Force’s ability to penetrate in depth, so that they could hide their firepower as far as possible in areas that were not easily destroyed. This self-deceiving view , Even 6 months ago, there was still a big market; but as the rockets launched by the Chinese from across the Zayu River were accurately supported to the north of Jabwa Airport, this unrealistic optimism disappeared.It is obvious that the enemy has long had the ambition to deploy these super firepower directly to the border area overlooking India, and has been working on the border area.Slowly build passable roads. After the power of the Indian Air Force failed, these weapons that could cover tens of thousands of square kilometers in the direction of India appeared on time according to the opponent's rhythm.

The lieutenant general watched the staff draw a large red arc on the map. Although the standard range was used instead of the height occupied by the enemy to obtain a larger attack range, this circle had already covered Srinagar inside.In other words, even if he has an army of 50 and the newly deployed s300 system, the enemy's firepower can hit him at any time from this moment on.

"The Air Force has risked its life and death to bring the latest intelligence, everyone should take a look. The lieutenant general got up and detoured to the other side of the map laid out on the table, that is, the north side, which would help him think from the opponent's point of view. question.

"They won't abandon such a huge advantage, just like after they get cheap satellite-guided bombs, they keep hitting them."

"Maybe it's just a blindfold, a false target, to deceive us. Such a heavy weapon will lose its maneuverability when it reaches the frontier mountainous area, and it will be easily discovered and destroyed by our air force. They will not ignore it. Even if it is deployed in the The vertical zone can also support the attack."

The commander of the 17th Division was the first to express his opinion.

"Have you ever wondered how long it has been since our air force broke into their territory for reconnaissance? For several months, we have not even been able to fly a fly, and the suddenness of this reconnaissance should have been beyond the enemy's expectations. They It's unlikely there's a target out there waiting for us to see."

The analysis of the lieutenant general seems to be more rational than that of the teacher.

"Possibly to trick satellites?"

"That should be placed on the south side of the snow-capped mountains instead of the north. The snow-capped mountains block the sight of most satellites in the Indian Ocean. Their deployment is extremely hidden, and the Americans have never noticed it. If it weren't for the brave pilot, we wouldn't even know ours. The ground firepower has been extended to Srinagar. Don't doubt the brutality of the enemy. They have tried to hunt down my headquarters many times. It can be said that our opponent is a group of professional and despicable soldiers. Since ancient times, they have There has never been any tradition of fighting in the light of day. Gentlemen, this is destined to be a war by any means, and we are at great risk every moment."

Meneam said slowly that he was known within the army for his cautiousness and hesitation, and he always tended to exaggerate threats and difficulties, which his generals knew.

"I think we should not jump to conclusions," Aziani, the commander of the 21st Mountain Division, tried to reconcile the situation. "We should continue to send planes for repeated reconnaissance. Maybe we can determine where they are deployed, and then use the air force or ballistic missiles to solve the problem." them.."

"The Air Force will not agree to cross the same area again in a short period of time; the enemy is not a fool, they will strengthen their defenses."

Immediately, someone raised a different opinion, and someone beside him echoed it. This obvious position of considering gains and losses from the perspective of the Air Force aroused the displeasure of the lieutenant general.

"Why can't we go a few more times? The whole country is facing an unprecedented threat, and I think those pilots will understand the significance of these missions. Pick me up the 102nd Squadron Chandirga, I hope they tomorrow... no, Going down today, I will go again," he always went to the middle of the conference room, "I know those old pilots, some of them already have grandchildren, they are at the age of fearlessness."

The MiG-25 lacked night reconnaissance equipment, so it had to rush out before the sun set, so at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Samland sat in the small cabin again, piled up with a lot of outdated instruments.The squadron just made an exception and asked him to make a phone call to his children, asking him to tell the children that in two days, he will receive the highest honor of the Warrior Medal in the People's House.

Seeing the ground crew withdraw the ladder with a stiff smile, Samland took the photos of 40 people from three generations off the attitude instrument and stuffed them into the map pocket. This kind of aircraft accelerates too fast, and the photos or Any other items placed anywhere in the cabin are asking for trouble.

(End of this chapter)