The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 501 Operation Plan 'Prairie Fire'

Just as the Type 039 submarine was launched, the entire Yangcheng Shipyard was immersed in this festive atmosphere.

On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, a complete retaliation plan was finalized after a month of preparation.

The complete retaliation plan was named - Operation 'Prairie Fire'!
The purpose of the "Operation Steppe Fire" plan is to rely on air power to carry out a surgical strike and behead Gaddafi.

It can be said that the target of this operation is Gaddafi.

As long as Gaddafi is removed, the whole of Libya will be in turmoil, and the United States will be able to take advantage of the situation and even have a great hope of taking Libya back from the Soviet Union.

The United States is obsessed with Libya because Libya's strategic position is too important and Libya is also rich in oil. The benefits involved are too great.

The entire "Operation Prairie Fire" plan did not involve the Army's landing operations. First, the United States really had no confidence that the Army could still fight. After World War II, the U.S. Army had never won any war of a certain scale. The entire Army fell into self-doubt and confusion and became unable to fight. Second, they were afraid of Libya's military strength. With the intelligence power of the CIA, it would naturally know nothing about Libya's military strength.

1975年以来，苏联便向利比亚提供价值约60亿美元的军火，其中包括2000辆新式坦克、大量米格-23、米格-25战斗机和潜艇、导弹以及萨姆-5远程防空导弹，苏联还向利比亚派遣多达1000人的庞大军事顾问团。

Libya also transferred the Wheelers Air Force Base, originally used by the United States, to the Soviet army for use.

In addition, Libya also purchased advanced Type 80 main battle tanks, Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, "Vanguard" air defense missiles and "Eagle Strike" anti-ship missiles from China.

"FUCK, are the Chinese crazy? Exporting so many Type 80 main battle tanks, Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, 'Vanguard' air defense missiles and 'Eagle Strike' anti-ship missiles? Are they crazy because of poverty? Exporting such weapons to Libya?" Green couldn't help but curse.

These weapons have all been proven in actual combat time and time again, and have become famous through their outstanding achievements on the battlefield.

The Type 80 main battle tank, Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and "Vanguard" air defense missile performed brilliantly on the battlefield between Iran and Iraq, attracting the attention of major military countries around the world.

The Type 80 main battle tank has proven on the battlefield that its performance is superior to the T-72 tank and is comparable to the German-produced "Leopard 2".

This main battle tank is extremely popular with other countries because the export price of the Type 80 main battle tank is even cheaper than the "Leopard 2" purchased by the Germans themselves.

Similarly, the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun is hailed by many as the world's best self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and its performance is even better than the German "Cheetah" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

The "Vanguard" air defense missile is potentially the world's first individual portable air defense missile. It has performed outstandingly and achieved brilliant results both in the Iran-Iraq battlefield and in Afghanistan. It has become a killer of helicopters and also prevented fighter jets from flying too low.

The British have the most to say about the power of the Eagle Strike anti-ship missile, which has caused the British Navy a lot of trouble. Now the Americans are also experiencing the power of the Eagle Strike anti-ship missile by sinking a Perry-class frigate.

The Pentagon is very wary of Libya's powerful military strength. They have no confidence that a ground attack will be effective. They even worry that their own army will be badly beaten in Libya.

"The Chinese have exported a lot of arms over the years. Although we don't know the exact trade volume, it is definitely not small." William took a sip of coffee, "I think we need to communicate with the Chinese and ask them to stop exporting arms to Libya. After all, we are friends with the Chinese, and they cannot export arms to our enemies!"

Green curled his lips and said, "Who knows if they are willing or not? This matter should be left to Dr. Kissinger! He is the expert on China!"

The normalization of relations between China and the United States has brought benefits to the United States in recent years. A large number of goods from China are of high quality and low price, which has led to a continuous decline in the inflation rate in the United States.

Daily necessities such as clothes, shoes, toothpaste, etc. are becoming more and more common in the market.

Even bicycles, motorcycles, cars, as well as air conditioners, refrigerators, color TVs, etc. from China are increasingly appearing in the American market. King Long Computer is the world's largest computer manufacturer and is listed in the United States.

China imported many second-hand production lines, books, and agricultural products such as rice, wheat, and corn from the United States, including purchasing advanced fighter jets, helicopters and other military products from the United States.

The trade volume between the two sides has hit new highs every year, and the United States is a trade surplus country, earning huge profits from China every year.

More and more Chinese people are going to the United States to study, visit the United States as scholars, and participate in international exchanges. More and more Chinese people can be seen in the United States.

As the most influential person in U.S.-China relations, Kissinger's influence and status in the United States are growing day by day. After all, he is currently the most authoritative expert on U.S.-China relations.

"I hope that the 'Prairie Fire' operation plan will be carried out smoothly and that bastard Gaddafi will be killed!" William gritted his teeth.

If there is anyone who is most hated by Americans now, it must be Libya's Gaddafi.

In recent years, Gaddafi's actions have been constantly provoking the United States and spitting on Americans.

Now people have finally reached the point where they can no longer tolerate it and have to take action to punish Gaddafi.

"This tactic has not been effectively practiced. Libya has a large number of SAM-5 air defense missiles and a large number of Eagle Strike anti-ship missiles. Our aircraft carrier formation cannot get too close to the coastline!" Green frowned slightly.

They are all well aware of the power of the Eagle Strike anti-ship missile and are very wary of it. After all, if they get too close, they may become targets of the Eagle Strike anti-ship missile.

Therefore, in this "Prairie Fire" operation plan, the aircraft carrier formation will be farther away from the coastline, and the air defense and anti-submarine forces will be strengthened.

In addition, the SAM-5 air defense missile also makes Americans wary.

The SAM-5 air defense missile belongs to the Soviet Union's second-generation air defense missile system. It has an effective range of 17 to 200 kilometers, an effective altitude of 300 to 20000 meters, and a flight speed of over 3.5 Mach. A few years ago, the American SR-71 "Blackbird" strategic reconnaissance aircraft entered North Korean airspace, and the other side launched three SAM-5 missiles to damage the SR-71.

Americans are very wary of the SAM-5, an air defense missile with a long range, high altitude and fast firing rate.

After all, the SAM missiles had made Israel famous after it suffered a disastrous defeat in the Bekaa Valley and was badly beaten by them.

No matter how difficult it is, the "Grassland Fire" military operation must be carried out because the people need to be explained and their anger needs an outlet.

Furthermore, we have to let the world see that you cannot touch a tiger's butt. If you touch a tiger's butt, you will have to accept the tiger's anger.

(End of this chapter)