Chapter 217 Defend the sky
"Behind Pakistan is the entire Western world. If we deterrent or even use it, it will be the beginning of World War III," Andropov said: "We must use the conventional method."
"Then we can only mobilize more MiG29 fleets from Eastern Europe." Ustinov said: "And, our new early warning aircraft is about to enter service. Even if we are over Tajikistan, we can monitor the takeoff of the fighter jets at the Peshawar base. As long as they dare to take off, we can shoot down!"
The Soviet Union was just unwilling to really fight against Pakistan on a large scale, which did not mean that the strong Soviet Air Force would be afraid of Pakistani Tomcat fighter jets.
"Pakistan has only a few e-2 early warning aircraft, and it is impossible to provide all-weather early warning capabilities. It is okay to fly over Pakistan. If we dare to come over Afghanistan, we will be shot down immediately!" Ustinov continued: "Without early warning aircraft, they will be blind. At that time, we will watch us and blow the northern Afghanistan into scorched earth."
"We may face international pressure," said Nikola Alexandrovich Ghihonov, chairman of the Council of Ministers.
"Now, the whole West is supporting Afghanistan. If we don't give them some colors, their hands will reach us." Ustinov said: "We are to let Westerners see that this is our Soviet territory!"
"Didn't the Iron Lady always ask for the import of MiG29? We hand over a batch of fighter jets to them, how to restrain them from the east?" Ogarkov said.
"Does Indians dare? A US aircraft carrier made them piss off."
"They will not give up this opportunity," Andropov said. "The Ministry of Defense will develop a complete combat plan. Let the Afghans know who is the real master."
Andropov's face was still calm, and he knew that he had to do so.
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Peshawar.
A large aircraft parked on the runway. This aircraft is the same size as the Boeing 707 because it was transformed with a Boeing 707. However, unlike this type of passenger plane, a large disc is raised on its back.
This large disc with a diameter of more than nine meters is the main functional component of this aircraft. It has a flat-slit gap radar antenna inside, which is used for early warning.
This is an American e-3 early warning aircraft, code-named Wanglou, which is a large early warning aircraft. Just look at its size, you can know that the early warning capability is far greater than that of the e-2
This early warning aircraft was transported by the United States from the Pacific Air Force Base A. When the early warning aircraft arrived, the government established by the Afghan Liberal Party began to announce it to the public.
Along with this early warning aircraft, there are also a large number of new missiles.
The Immortal Missile. After several battles in Pakistan, it consumed a lot. This time, in order to fight against the possible attacks from the Soviets, the US has aided a batch of new Immortal Missiles. These are the latest models of the Aim-54c. Compared with the Aim-54a equipped by Pakistan, it uses a signal reception and conversion unit, digital electronic signal processing unit and inertial navigation system composed of all-solid-state electronic components. These improvements reduce the inherent oscillator drift during missile flight and increase the target recognition range. The reliability has also been improved. Moreover, due to the reduced heat generation, there is no need to refrigerate the missile, which makes the missile launch preparation easier.
The aim-7 Sparrow missile is also the latest model of the aim-7m model. It is equipped with a new reverse single-pulse seeker, radio near-fighting fuze, and digital control circuit. This is a very stable Sparrow missile and has been in service for more than ten years.
The aim-9m Rattlesnake missile has advanced performance than the aim-9l and has shorter preparation time. It can be launched quickly in close air combat.
These missiles are almost the latest models in the American arsenal. Americans support them to Pakistan for free, which represents more than friendship.
This is a big battle, the prestige of destroying the Soviets and supporting the newly established Afghan government has far-reaching significance for the United States. If it succeeds, it will even increase the probability of President Reagan's re-election.
"Thanks to our American friends for bringing us these things." Standing at the Peshawar Airport and watching these equipment be transported from a C-130 transport plane, Mhamad was very satisfied. The Americans are also increasing their strength for their upcoming air combat.
"To help the Afghan people's government, just guard their sky." Navy Colonel Grit said: "We finally waited for this day."
Colonel Gritt had never left. Now, a new battle was about to begin, and he began to become excited, as if he was about to step onto the battlefield again.
"Yes, we must work hard for the freedom of Afghanistan." Mhamad said. This sentence is full of empty words and lies. Pakistan is because of its personal interests. If the Soviets rule Afghanistan, the next target will definitely be Pakistan, while the United States is purely to make trouble for the Soviets.
Although Mhamad was instructed by Zia Hak to go to Europe to discuss the introduction of industrial equipment, when the war was about to break out, Mhamad could only send an advance representative to go first, and when the battle here ended, Mhamad would go there again.
Although he was going to fight against the Soviets, Mhamad didn't worry much. The MiG-29 was the most advanced fighter of the Soviets. The Su-27 had not yet been finalized. The MiG-29 aircraft relied on large off-axis fighting missiles and helmet sights to fight against the MiG-29. Once it broke into the opponent's flight envelope, it would be a death. At long distance, the MiG-29 was nothing.
In particular, the MiG-29's innate defect is that its legs are short, which is a front-line air combat fighter. As long as you take them around a few circles, the oil will be gone and you will become the target to be slaughtered.
Relying on long-range missiles, first shoot down several opponents, and after getting closer, they start running. When the fuel is almost done, they turn around and go back. This is the tactic formulated by the Peshawar Air Force Base.
Looking at Colonel Grit, Mhamad suddenly thought of something: "This time, the MiG aircraft that could definitely shoot down the Soviets will land in the area controlled by the Afghan People's Government. The mountain road is too rugged, otherwise, the wreckage can be easily found."
Hearing Mhamad's words, Colonel Grit was immediately excited: "Well, we can help with these in the United States. We can transfer a few MH-53s to search for these wreckage, and then leave them to us."
The mh-53 Pave Eagle Helicopter is a heavy helicopter designed by Sikorsky, the United States. It can carry 16 tons of cargo. It is the main helicopter of the US Marine Corps and is also the helicopter with the largest weight and power in the US military.
The purpose of mobilizing this helicopter is to pick up the wreckage. Now, the United States is very interested in the MiG29 fighter jet that the Soviets were newly equipped. Even if it is a wreckage, it must be carefully studied.
Mhamad shook his head: "It is not as fast as the people on the ground to search by only helicopters. The performance of helicopters in Afghanistan's mountains has been greatly reduced, but if only ground personnel search, some places, such as cliffs, cannot be passed, it is best to combine the two. Simply, you support several helicopters of the Afghan People's Government and equip the Afghan Free Army, so that they can search anytime and anywhere, which is much better than being arranged in Peshawar."
Supporting the Afghan People's Government? Colonel Grit was stunned. Isn't this appropriate?
"The Afghan People's Government, there are no qualified pilots." Colonel Gritt said.
"You can help train," said Mhamad. "Otherwise, once your staff appears there, if any mistakes occur in the helicopter and are caught by the Soviets, it will cause a very troublesome diplomatic conflict."
Colonel Gritt nodded, indeed.
Mhamad was secretly happy that he easily helped the Afghan People's Government and obtained several helicopters, especially the MH-53, which was a heavy helicopter!
On another runway in the distance, a Tomcat fighter jet slid onto the runway.
This is a routine flight, with two sparrows and two rattlesnakes hanging under the wings, and two immortal birds under the belly of the aircraft. This is an air patrol mission.
The guide was guiding the ground, and the fighter jets accurately aimed at the center line on the runway.
Then, the two engines began to spit out flames and sprayed a large amount of gas into the back. The hot air flow pushed the fighter and began to accelerate on the runway.
The pilot calmly pulled the throttle lever back, feeling this feeling of pushing the back, and then slid forward for a while, he could pull the operating lever back, and the Tomcat fighter would rise in the air.
But suddenly, he felt the feeling of pushing the back drop sharply, and a red light flashed on the dashboard in front.
"045, the engine is broken, stop taking off immediately, stop taking off immediately." The sound of the tower came from the headphones.
The pilot turned his head and could see that the engine on one side was emitting black smoke. He immediately turned on the onboard fire equipment, and at the same time, he steadily operated the fighter plane and stopped.
A fire truck ran towards the fighter plane with a sirens.
The high-pressure water gun aimed at the engine that was still smoking at the tail and sprayed it quickly.
"Oh no!" Seeing the scene in the distance, Mhamad couldn't help but be shocked, as if his child was bullied, and immediately ran to the place.
"Oh, God, the engine is on fire!" Colonel Grit also shouted, and followed Mhamad toward the other track.
When the plane stopped, the pilot opened the canopy cover, stepped on the upper end of the air intake duct from the high cabin, jumped down, and immediately participated in the firefighting. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!