Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 254 Advice for the Lay

Hearing that Zheng Hui wanted equipment, the radio station was a little at a loss, the conversation was deadlocked, and no one answered Zheng Hui's complaints.

"Lao Li, that's the deal with changing clothes."

"I can't decide this matter, you can't make it too difficult for me."

"Fuck you. We are already on the front line here, and the last time the opposite is MiG-29."

"The military region has to think about it holistically. Our division already has two third-generation aircraft regiments. Your regiment can only follow the plan..."

"Combat missions don't wait for anyone, and their gusts also appeared out of plan, Lao Li, don't be too honest."

"I'll think of a way, let's see if the plane can be repaired."

On the quiet plateau airport, several jeeps came to the front as soon as they spoke. A few people got off and set up a ladder for the pilot to climb down. Half of the people present could see that the plane was a little crooked just by naked eyes.

"Head Zheng, why is the situation so serious?" Someone asked while touching the hot skin.

"Say it to scare you? Suddenly a Rafale fighter jet popped out."

"Could it be Mirage 2000, your eyes are dazzled?"

"Fuck you, I can see clearly."

"Did you shoot it down?" the ground crew then asked, he could see that all the missiles on the pylons had been shot out, obviously there was a battle.

"Nearly, maybe an old guy was driving. But next time, I'll shoot it down. No more talking, I have to rush to write the report before I forget too many details. By the way .Remove the camera gun, it might be useful."

The report that Gust appeared on the Eastern Front soon reached Xu Jingzhe, who is now in charge of the main intelligence gathering work in this area.

In the report, a regiment leader surnamed Zheng observed this new opponent within visual range: the enemy planes were not fully integrated, and they were still using older medium-range bombs.However, the performance of this aircraft is very impressive. The radar may be comparable to the Su-30MKI, and the stealth performance is very good. It is not as easy to find as the Su-30MKI. For the fighters that still use the old radar on the front line of our army, the Indian Rafale has a great advantage in the middle distance. .

Xu Jingzhe shook his head and turned around:
"Lin Huaisheng, the Indian Air Force is one step ahead of us! How many planes do we have on the front line, and it is difficult for the airborne radar to gain an advantage?"

"It's hard to say whether it is dominant or not. Most of them are PD radars. At present, only one regiment's J-10 is using phased array radar. However, the pilot's words cannot be taken seriously. Judging from the situation of this exercise, the number and logistical capabilities It is the more important factor in determining the combat capability. It is impossible to change the balance of strength in response to a few Rafales."

"But the problem has to be solved. Tell me what else you think."

"The main power of the Rafale is the ground attack capability outside the area, but whether India has acquired ammunition is hard to say."

"Will the enemy be lenient? Even if they have it."

"With all due respect, this is not a problem that can be solved by changing the equipment of individual units. The formation of the troops is a big problem. It is too rigid to adapt to modern warfare, but the reform of the Air Force organization cannot be achieved overnight."

"Any suggestions?" The old man nodded, he knew that Lin Huaisheng always had some ideas.

"I think it's better to gather the top fighters of the fighter regiments in the general area in a state of secrecy, don't stick to a single model, and form a small but sophisticated temporary formation with the early warning aircraft to deal with emergencies, and quickly transition at various airports. The opponent's sneak attack is easy to mention the iron plate, and our actions are not easy for them to understand."

"Sounds like layman's advice, what about logistics?"

"The lack of logistical support is a problem, but when attacking and defending, different aircraft types can get more tactical combinations. It can also solve the problems of communication, command, etc. for the time being. As far as I know, different troops appear in the same area now, Even with the support of the data link and the command plane, it is difficult to carry out complex coordination. The enemy's sneak attack this time should be based on such a loophole."

"How did the enemy do it?"

"They didn't do it. Look at the Su-30 written in the report. Didn't it go away forever? So we should give full play to our advantages of a single source of equipment and easy integration. Their IWC may not have So easy to get used to."

"It sounds reasonable. I'll go talk to the commander about temporarily forming a top-notch regiment that doesn't stick to aircraft types, specifically to counter the enemy's gust threat."

11:45 New Delhi time.

In the vast Arabian Sea, an Indian conventional submarine is quietly sailing at a low speed while maintaining the depth of the snorkel.Because the submarine is too old, it is difficult for her to maintain long-term underwater navigation. At present, the Type 46 submarine with the hull number S209 can only venture to expose the snorkel.

The command module was filled with a sour smell, mainly because the air filter failed 12 hours ago, and the old ventilator was only half efficient.

Amidst the buzzing sound of equipment in operation, the captain Lang Muya, who was wearing a vest dripping with sweat, was lying on his back and observing carefully behind the attack periscope. He had maintained this posture for an entire hour. But it was hot enough.

The eyepiece reticle, represented by a small black dot, remains almost motionless.If the intelligence agrees, the Chinese flag is flying on the bow of the ship instead of the flag of convenience.Behind the flags are neatly packed containers.

"Has the command's attack permission arrived?"

"Not yet. But a new intelligence check has just arrived."

Only then did the captain's eyes leave the eyepiece, and he turned his body, his back was really sore.

"Beilun 17. Toys, machinery, clothing, electronic products... the destination port is Amsterdam."

While thinking, there was a loud metal collision sound from the bow of the boat, as if something had hit the hull.Rum, quickly grab the communicator:
"What happened to the torpedo cabin? Such a big movement?"

"Small problem. Not a big deal. Hey, the torpedo is too slippery... Misloaded."

"Listen, idiot, if the torpedo hits the ground, we're probably doomed, understand?" the captain cursed, and he already guessed that some part of the torpedo hit the torpedo tube due to the poor loading of the torpedo crew. These German torpedoes have always been reliable, equipped with hydraulic insurance that can only be touched after launch; such rough operations have become a tradition that will not be easily changed on this old boat.

"If we face an enemy warship, we'll be found in hell." The captain said to himself.

"Has the tracing work been completed?" He then asked the navigator beside him.

"It's done. An hour later, the target entered the direct range of 5 nautical miles in front of the bow. The ship's speed is only 9 knots, so it is easy to hit."

"Very good, turn off the diesel engine, and dive down to the depth of the periscope." The captain ordered. He was not too much of a police officer. On the one hand, he was facing a cargo ship that could not resist. On the other hand, he did not believe that his superiors would issue an attack. Order; In the past month, the S46 submarine has carried out many simulated attacks on Chinese tankers and cargo ships in this channel, and has never actually issued an attack order.

After turning off the engine, the submarine was quieter, and the temperature inside the boat also began to drop, but the ventilator stopped, and the air became even worse.Now S46 only has a periscope and an ESM mast on the sea, waiting for the final decision of the headquarters.

In the prime minister's office in New Delhi, Prime Minister Kahan was pacing back and forth under the anxious eyes of everyone, and everyone was waiting with bated breath for his final decision.

Foreign Minister Chandra pushed through the crowd from behind.It seems to bring new news.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied the accusation that the Weilante aircraft carrier was sunk by them. They said that this accusation: 'It has ulterior motives, is groundless, and is a chorus of international anti-China forces...'"

"I said, can't you always speak in their accent?" Singer interrupted Chandra impatiently.

"This is their original statement... that's all," Chandra replied, not recalling a minister interrupting him so rudely before.

"What do you think, my old friend."

Kahan turned his head and asked Singh directly.

"If the conflict between us and China is unavoidable, of course... we should start earlier." Singer said slowly. He found that the prime minister's face did not relax. Could it be that he is not determined? "However, judging from the overall situation, we don't need to be in a hurry, after all, the victory in our hands is already big enough."

Singh's ambiguous words clearly did not reassure Kahan. What he needs now is an answer with a clear point of view, whether it is for or against.And such a speculative view can only make him feel unprecedentedly lonely.He finally stood still and looked around at the senior officials.

"Anyone who has the ability to observe, analyze and draw conclusions is obliged to answer me a question," the Prime Minister said seriously, "With the strength of our country, can we directly confront China?" After a pause, he continued: "I don't Blind answers are needed, I don't need blind belief."

The meeting room was silent, only Chandra was eager to make a statement, but Charman, the chief of intelligence, turned to him suddenly and shook his head slightly. Charman had never communicated with Chandra in private, but this seemed to be a kind and subtle gesture. Reminding, Chandra hesitated, and said no more.

At 12:30 New Delhi time, the military communication satellite over the Indian Ocean sent a very short message to the Indian submarine S46 below.Immediately, an officer in the translation room walked into the command cabin with a sergeant expression. From his expression, Lang Muya had already guessed the content of the message.But he took the paper mechanically.

"Everyone enters the combat position and prepares for combat. I repeat, prepare for combat. This is not an exercise."

The red battle siren began to flash silently.

Lang Muya pressed his head against the periscope forehead pad. The sequence and depth of the torpedo launch had already been set, and all preparations for the direct flight attack were ready.The boat was so slow and so big, it was easy to hit.The captain just didn't guess that today he would actually issue an attack order
At 12:40, the self-propelled giant ship slowly entered the attack range of S46, and all the crew members on board had just finished their lunch and were taking a lunch break.Some are connecting with family back home, while others are gathering to play cards. 2 shallow tracks approached quietly without a sound, and then exploded violently below the side of the ship.

The 2-ton cargo ship did not have enough anti-sinking compartments or enough manpower to repair it. After 25 minutes, he sank to the bottom of the sea with about 2 million US dollars of cargo.There were only a few life rafts floating on the sea.

(End of this chapter)