Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 449 One-on-One! I'll take on your whole group by myself!

Before Dr. Chen could speak, Jackie Chan said, "Dr. Chen, this is Leng Dao. There is an armed convoy heading to your location."

Among them were eight Type 59D medium tanks. The Chinese-owned factory had no army, so it would be difficult for you to defend against them.

And you are less than 20 kilometers away, and it is too late for you to retreat. You should immediately gather everyone in the factory and see if there are any veterans inside. Have them lead you to a safe location as soon as possible.

I'm right behind them now; I'll try my best to buy you as much time as possible.

Hearing Jackie Chan's low, urgent voice, Dr. Chen realized the seriousness of the matter and replied solemnly, "Okay, I'll go right now."

"Keep the call going and keep each other informed if anything happens," Jackie Chan said.

"Okay, Mr. Leng, please be careful too."

Dr. Chen was clearly very nervous, so nervous that he forgot to hang up the phone and rushed out, shouting outside.

"Old He, Old He, there's something going on. Mr. Leng called and told me that a large contingent of Red Turban Army soldiers is driving tanks over."

"Quickly gather the workers in the factory and find a safe place for us to hide."

"Old factory area, let's go to the old factory area, there's a basement over there, let's meet there," He Jianguo, a security supervisor who had retired from reconnaissance, answered loudly.

"Damn, a tank? Looks like my 18-barrel AK isn't reliable after all. Old He, slow down, wait for me."

"I'm going to die, I'm going to die, Brother Fan, take me with you, take me with you!"

……

Jackie Chan hadn't hung up the phone yet, and could clearly hear the various sounds coming from Dr. Chen through his phone.

Upon hearing that the Chinese-owned factories had begun to go into hiding, Jackie Chan stopped listening.

After hanging up the call with Dr. Chen, he manipulated the rudder to lower the altitude of the stone falcon, turned in the air, and headed straight for the Red Army convoy.

This action already reveals what Jackie Chan is going to do.

To pilot a single armed helicopter and launch an attack on a fully armed army sounds like lighting a lamp in the toilet—suicidal.

But Jackie Chan wasn't acting on impulse; he had his reasons for doing so.

Because it holds infinite possibilities!

Perhaps it was because Dane Corporation underestimated their opponent, not believing that as the king of European PMCs, they would need to mobilize the air force to capture a mere Dr. Chen.

Or perhaps they never even considered that the enemy possessed such a deadly weapon as an armed helicopter.

In the original storyline, the final factory battle was fought with an army led by Old D, and it was a purely ground-based army.

There are no armored vehicles specifically designed to protect tanks or equipped with air defense systems.

There are no land-based air defense weapons in the vicinity of the factory area that can counter helicopters.

If Jackie Chan flew over in his Rockhawk helicopter, there would only be two types of weapons that posed a threat to him: man-portable rocket launchers and missiles.

For example, RPGs and poison stingers.

The former has an effective attack range of only 300 meters, which is somewhat threatening in urban street fighting or in densely vegetated and complex mountainous areas.

On this flat grassland, there was absolutely no chance that a rocket launcher could hit a rock falcon.

If it's a Stinger missile, then that would definitely work.

But Jackie Chan has the God's eye of a time traveler, and he knows very well that the Dane Company did not bring Stinger missiles when they attacked the Chinese-owned factory.

Therefore, there is absolutely no threat in this regard.

Another type is the single-barreled Type 54 heavy machine gun, the twin-barreled Type 58 heavy machine gun, the RPK and DShK heavy machine guns mounted on pickup trucks or armored vehicles, as well as the self-defense weapons mounted on the top of the Type 59D tank.

The Type 54 anti-aircraft gun is a true anti-air weapon, with an effective range of 1600 meters and an initial velocity of about 850 meters per second.

The Type 58 twin-barreled anti-aircraft machine gun has a muzzle velocity of 980-995 meters per second and a maximum effective range of 2000 meters.

Both weapons have a kill range of over 1,000 meters and could theoretically pose a threat to helicopters, but they both have one major drawback.

That is, bullets do not have tracking capabilities and pose a very limited threat to highly maneuverable helicopters.

As long as Jackie Chan can remain calm and avoid rash actions, and make good use of the Roc's weapon and performance advantages as an attack helicopter, there is no need to fear these anti-aircraft weapons at all.

On the contrary, the fierce firepower of the sika falcon can catch the convoy off guard.

The grassland terrain is open and offers excellent visibility. How can we maximize the damage and destruction of the Red Turban Army convoy before it is spotted?

This was the focus of Jackie Chan's considerations throughout the journey!

Although Jackie Chan, who is used to violence and directness, wanted to use the fierce "Levisman dive maneuver" to launch a "rocket bombardment" on the convoy using 36 high-explosive rockets in the rocket pod.

Clear out a large number of lightly armored pickup trucks, as well as military off-road vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

However, considering the "sweeping" bombardment of rocket streams, the optimal attack range needs to be within 1000 meters, and the altitude needs to be reduced to below 200 meters.

Jackie Chan ultimately suppressed his restless emotions and temporarily abandoned this idea that had both potential benefits and risks.

This Red Turban Army convoy, personally led by Old D, carried more than 20 anti-aircraft machine guns.

If they rashly lower their altitude and rush forward, under good visibility conditions, so many anti-aircraft machine guns and heavy machine guns would be enough to react and open fire in unison.

Even if you have amazing piloting skills, you'll inevitably be riddled with holes in mid-air.

20 anti-aircraft machine guns, firing hundreds of bullets per second.

Just thinking about it gives me a sense of dread, like being dominated by a hail of bullets.

In modern warfare, armed helicopters are often referred to as "mobile artillery emplacements on treetops" because of their stealth and mobility.

It's not good at taking a hit!

Lightning strikes are a classic special operations tactic and one of Jackie Chan's strengths. By flying at extremely low altitudes close to the ground, the distance between the two sides can be reduced to the helicopter's optimal firing range when the enemy discovers the helicopter.

For targets the size of an armed helicopter, the human visual range can exceed 10 kilometers. Lowering the flight altitude can overcome this difficulty.

Although grasslands do not have towering mountains, they are not like plains, which at first glance might make you think the earth is flat.

The terrain of the grassland is somewhere in between.

It exhibits large undulations, but the height does not change significantly.

Jackie Chan used this terrain's height difference to perfectly approach the 3.5-kilometer mark and stop suspended in mid-air on the right rear side of the convoy.

Of all the weapons carried by the "Rock Falcon", the "Snake Pelican Anti-Tank Missile" has the longest effective attack range.

It can accurately hit a target 4 kilometers away using laser guidance.

Jackie Chan deliberately maneuvered forward to allow the missile the necessary time to fly, thereby increasing its hit rate.

"Let's test the waters with the first shot, buddy. Go for it, don't embarrass me."

Jackie Chan adjusted the fire control aiming onto his helmet, locked the red dot through the HUD head-up display, and controlled the helicopter's altitude, slowly rising and climbing from a low position.

Meanwhile, the mechanized troops were speeding along the highway, heading straight for the Chinese-owned factory.

The ordinary Red Turban soldiers below looked relaxed, unaware that a deadly killer was slowly emerging from the side and rear of the convoy.

Even Old D, sitting in the command vehicle, was completely unaware that a crisis was imminent.

At this moment, he was looking through a high-powered telescope at a Chinese-owned factory that was less than 10 kilometers away but had not yet come into view.

Even though he couldn't see his target yet, a broad smile was already on his face.

A confident smile that suggests a sense of accomplishment.

When the "Stone Falcon" ascended to a height of 30 meters, the massive convoy that had disappeared from the HUD was locked onto by Jackie Chan's gaze as he looked down at the turret.

The distance between the two sides was too great, and the helicopter was positioned to the side and rear of the convoy, at an extremely low altitude.

Combined with the stone falcon's gray-white paint, it was barely visible to the naked eye in the early morning.

The main problem was that the Red Turban Army had too many tanks in its convoy, and the roar of the engines and the rolling of the tracks created a lot of noise.

The Red Turban Army convoy ahead was completely unaware that a helicopter had appeared behind them.

The extremely low-altitude hovering of the "Rock Falcon" rendered the onboard radar of the command vehicle ineffective in providing early warnings, and it failed to issue timely warnings.

Everything.

They're all leaning towards Jackie Chan!

A flock of lambs to the slaughter were right in front of him; Jackie Chan only needed to lock on and fire to capture them easily.

Unfortunately, since Jackie Chan was piloting the plane alone without a co-pilot to assist him, he had to spend some time adjusting the fire control system and becoming a temporary gunner.

Prepare for firing the fire control system and optoelectronic system.

The "Snake Pelican" anti-tank missile uses "semi-active laser echo guidance," which is the most accurate of the four major types of laser guidance.

This is also one of the two main guidance methods in laser guidance of anti-tank missiles!

but.

While this guidance method boasts high precision, capable of controlling the impact point to within 1.5 meters, it also presents a challenge—

Manual guidance is required!

To put it bluntly.

That means if you want the Snake Pelican missile to hit someone, you have to keep an eye on the target the whole time, guiding the missile's direction until the missile hits the target.

If you don't see it clearly, or you see it wrong.

That missile will also miss its target!

To accomplish this seemingly impressive, deadly operation—shooting down tanks with missiles—armed helicopters typically need to rely on "HMDS" (High-powered Mid-Range Ships).

That is, the "helmet display system"!

The most widely used and impressive technology in this area is undoubtedly the classic American Apache attack helicopter.

The direction the pilot's eyes are pointing is directly mirrored by the direction the cannons beneath the fuselage turn.

This "cutting-edge technology" has amazed countless military enthusiasts!

Helmet-mounted display systems are one of the most important hardware tools in modern virtual reality technology and will be the mainstream on the future battlefield.

Currently, helmet display systems used by countries around the world can be divided into two main categories.

One type is the "helmet sight".

For example, the MiG-29 jet fighter and the "Stone Falcon" attack helicopter piloted by Jackie Chan are equipped with helmet-mounted target designation systems.

The design of this sight is similar to the sunglasses we usually wear.

Apart from a few dual-scope helicopters like the WZ-10, most have a single-scope sight placed in front of the right eye.

It doesn't have many functions.

It can only provide pilots with simple tasks such as weapon aiming, marking, and guidance.

Tasks such as target ranging, aiming calculation, impact point prediction, and flight data still require an onboard HUD for display.

The second type is the "helmet display," where everything is integrated into the helmet's "lens."

For example, the Joint Helmet Mounted Command System (JHMCS) is used on US F-16 fighter jets and Apache attack helicopters.

Unlike sights which only have small lenses, this type is a large "integrated display" shaped like a motorcycle helmet, where various photoelectric images are displayed on the entire half-enclosed windshield.

Because it is connected to airborne optoelectronic aiming equipment, its functions are much more diverse.

It can display not only weapon aiming marks, but also various information about the main flight path, as well as various cumulative composite images.

simply put.

It essentially shrinks and moves all the functions of the "HUD head-up display" to the helmet visor, making it easier for pilots to control real-time data.

Although these two helmet display systems differ in functionality, their basic structure and components are not significantly different.

It typically consists of a helmet, a display, a head position measuring device, and a data conversion computer.

The helmet worn on the head doesn't serve much of a purpose; it's more like a cargo rack, securing all the components to the pilot's head.

Unlike helmets worn by ground combat troops, which primarily protect the head and secondarily provide support, helmets are not designed for ground combat troops.

The helmet-mounted display can control the turret, rotating its position according to the direction of the head, achieving the amazing ability to kill whoever it sees.

The reason lies in the "head position measuring device" installed on the neck.

It is the main component of the direction control system and records the pilot's head movements in real time.

Once the pilot spots a target and generates a head rotation angle value, the computer will convert it into a corresponding aiming command.

According to the relevant procedures set in the flight plan, the corresponding equipment on the helicopter is controlled synchronously.

For example, the guidance system for controlling laser missiles.

Wherever the pilot looks, the missile will hit.

For example, when controlling the cannon to fire, you can simply point at whoever you want to shoot, press the fire button, and it will unleash a barrage of fire at the target.

Besides.

Depending on the mission requirements, HMDS can also control the direction of the turret, the area of ​​radar or other electro-optical detection devices, and remotely track targets, etc.

It's like freeing up your eyes to see the target, but you still need your hands to operate the program.

Unlike before, pilots no longer need to be solely responsible for flying the plane and must have a "co-pilot" to help with firing.

The market price of the "Rock Falcon" is only 1600 million US dollars.

As the "basic" version of an attack helicopter, it is not equipped with an "integrated helmet display" that costs tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of US dollars.

Its standard equipment is a "helmet sight", which is a helmet sight that looks like sunglasses.

After nearly ten seconds of operation, Jackie Chan completed all the preparations before firing, using the helmet sight to lock onto the command vehicle at the front of the convoy.

(End of this chapter)