lcionline Chapter 746 Destroying the Air Defense System
Chapter 746 Destroying the Air Defense System
In the night sky, the cruelty and urgency of the battle were like an invisible net, tightly binding everyone's heart. Under the fierce attack of the Goshawk Squadron, the fighters of the Fufeng Formation were like fallen leaves in the wind, bursting out dazzling flames one after another, and then turned into fragments and disappeared in the vast night. Although their counterattacks were heroic, they seemed so pale and powerless in front of the overwhelming advantage of the Goshawk Squadron. Every attempt was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, which only added to the tragedy.
The eyes of the Fuso fighter pilots were filled with despair and unwillingness, but they still tried their best to drive the damaged fighters towards the military airport in Kashima City. There was their last hope. However, the Goshawk Squadron did not intend to let these prey go easily. They followed closely behind them like ghosts, constantly narrowing the encirclement, and staged a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.
The atmosphere in the ground command center was tense and heavy. Yamamoto Ryuka's eyes were fixed on the light spots representing the Fufeng formation, which were moving towards the airport at an alarming speed, and behind them was the Goshawk Squadron chasing closely.
After learning about the difficulties faced by the formation, his heart sank, but was immediately replaced by firm determination.
"Yamamoto Junichi, we must take action." Yamamoto Ryuka's voice came through the communication channel with unquestionable determination, "As long as both sides enter the attack range of our air defense system, we will open fire immediately. This is the only way to resolve the current dilemma."
Yamamoto Shunichi frowned and looked worried when he heard this. "But, Longxiang, doing this may accidentally damage our own plane." He tried to dissuade him, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.
Yamamoto Ryuka turned around and looked at Yamamoto Junichi with a sharp gaze, his face did not waver at all. "I understand your concerns, but the current situation does not allow us to hesitate. We must put the overall situation first and sacrifice our own interests for the overall situation." Her voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart.
Yamamoto Shunichi was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. He understood that although Yamamoto Ryuka's decision was cruel, it was the most feasible option at the moment. So he quickly conveyed the order to all air defense units, and the air defense system of the entire Kashima City was instantly activated, ready for the upcoming decisive battle.
Following Yamamoto Ryuka's order, Kashima City's air defense system seemed to be awakened instantly, and huge energy surged in the night sky. The anti-aircraft artillery fire on the ground instantly lit up the night sky, and the artillery fire intertwined to form a dazzling barrage, like a net covering the entire airspace. These barrages flew into the air at an astonishing density and speed, aiming directly at the fighters of both sides fighting in the air.
In the command cabin, Guo Kai stared at the radar screen, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, and he was fully aware of every change on the battlefield. When he saw that Kashima City's air defense system began to show its power, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, but he had already quickly calculated a response strategy in his mind.
"Goshawk Squadron, pay attention to avoid the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower!" Guo Kai's voice was clearly transmitted to every pilot through the encrypted channel, "Immediately execute the climbing action, rise to an altitude of 4000 meters, maintain flexibility and maneuverability, and look for the weak points of the anti-aircraft firepower."
As the order was issued, the fighters of the Goshawk Squadron responded quickly. Like nimble swallows, they drew graceful arcs in the night sky and began to climb to higher altitudes. The pilots skillfully operated the fighters, using the altitude advantage to evade threats from the ground, while maintaining a high level of vigilance and being ready to respond to possible emergencies at any time.
"All crews, pay attention to the enemy's air defense firepower points, record and transmit specific information to the command center." Guo Kai continued to issue instructions.
The pilots of the Goshawk Squadron immediately followed the order and used advanced reconnaissance equipment to conduct a comprehensive scan and assessment of Kashima City's air defense system. They recorded the location, range, and firepower density of each firing point in detail and transmitted it to the headquarters in real time through an encrypted channel.
"Command received the message and is analyzing the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower configuration."
The anti-aircraft firepower of Kashima City Fuso was mainly composed of 218 Type 89 127mm anti-aircraft guns. These anti-aircraft guns were deliberately placed in underground fortifications six meters deep, and formed an anti-aircraft firepower network with no blind spots through the shooting holes above. Therefore, in the previous continuous firepower coverage of the Third Army of the Northwest Army, the air defense units of the Kashima City Fuso Army suffered almost no damage.
Fuso's semi-underground air defense tower is the masterpiece of Yamashita Tomoyuki, and is known as the divine glory looking up at the sky. To a certain extent, this semi-underground air defense tower and its dense anti-aircraft firepower did pose a great threat to the Chinese Air Force.
Type 89 127mm anti-aircraft gun
Muzzle velocity: 720 m/s
Barrel life: 800-1500 rounds
Firing rate: Maximum 14 rounds/min, continuous firing 11-12 rounds/min
Range: Maximum horizontal range meters, maximum shooting height 8874 meters
Effective firing height: 7375 meters
As the Eagle fighter squadron continued to climb in altitude under Guo Kai's precise command, they gradually left the direct threat area of Kashima City's air defense firepower. In the night sky, the lights of the Eagle fighters flickered, and they shuttled through the clouds like stars, and their maneuverability and altitude advantage were fully demonstrated at this moment.
On the Fuso side, due to the blindness and limitations of anti-aircraft firepower, two fighter planes that were preparing to land and were already at low altitude and slowing down unfortunately became "targets" of their own people and were hit mercilessly by anti-aircraft fire. With deafening explosions, they turned into gorgeous fireballs in the night sky and eventually disintegrated and fell.
"Reporting to the ground command center, the specific coordinates of the enemy's air defense units have been accurately collected." A pilot from the Goshawk Squadron reported calmly. His voice came clearly through the encrypted channel, revealing a hint of joy and pride in victory.
Their efforts were not in vain. Not only did they successfully evade anti-aircraft fire, but they also successfully obtained key intelligence.
In the ground command center, when the commander of the Second Air Division, Luo Er, heard the news, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He quickly analyzed the battlefield situation and had a clear battle blueprint in his mind.
"Order the Goshawk Fighter Squadron to evacuate to a safe area immediately and prepare for the next phase of combat support." Roll gave the order decisively. At the same time, his eyes turned to the screen on the other side, which showed that the Angry Dragon bomber formation was waiting to take off.
"Nu Jiao bomber formation, prepare to carry out the 'Crypt Piercing' mission." Luo Er's voice was transmitted to the cockpit of each Nu Jiao bomber through the communication equipment. He deployed the battle plan in detail: "From an altitude of 6000 meters, use the high altitude advantage to avoid the enemy's air defense firepower and carry out precise strikes on the semi-underground fortifications where the enemy's air defense units are located. Use high-heeled diamond bombs to ensure that the first strike will hit and destroy the enemy's air defense system."
As the order was issued, the Nujiao bomber formation responded quickly, they roared into the sky, breaking the tranquility of the night sky. Each bomber carried multiple goblet diamond bombs, this specially designed bomb is known for its huge destructive power and penetrating power, and is an ideal weapon for attacking underground facilities.
At the predetermined altitude of 6000 meters, the Nujiao bomber formation began to adjust its flight attitude and prepare to drop bombs. The pilots held their breath, staring at the target coordinates on the radar screen, their fingers tightly gripping the bombing button. With a low roar, the high-heeled diamond bombs left the bombers and rushed towards the semi-underground air defense fortifications of Kashima City with the breath of death.