Emergency Situation

Chapter 35 Emergency Situation

"The ground crew immediately began inspecting the fighter jet, refueling it, and mounting air-to-air missiles."

"yes!"

After receiving their orders, everyone quickly dispersed and went about their respective tasks.

In the 80s, China's air force was still in the development stage, and there was a relative lack of fighter jet models.

The hangar contains more than 30 fighter jets, most of which are J-6 fighters.

This fighter jet was copied from the Russian MiG-19 and belongs to the first generation of fighter jets. It has many limitations in performance and a very limited combat radius.

Its main air combat method still relies on the cannons of fighter jets, and it lacks advanced radar and missile systems.

Besides the J-6 fighter jets, there were also a few J-7 fighter jets in the hangar, which were the latest second-generation fighter jets in China at the time.

Modeled after the Russian MiG-21, the J-7 is faster and has significantly improved maneuverability compared to the J-6.

More importantly, this fighter jet is equipped with airborne radar and air-to-air missiles.

Although it still lagged behind the advanced fighter jets of the United States, as a second-generation fighter jet, it was already the most advanced fighter jet in China at that time.

The second squadron was flying J-7 fighter jets.

Second Squadron Leader Tian Yuan quickly put on his flight suit and helmet while running.

He ran up to Qi Geng and hurriedly asked, "Coach Qi, what is our mission this time?"

Qi Geng glanced at the time and said with a serious expression, "The situation is urgent. The superiors haven't given us any instructions yet, but since it's being communicated in this way, you should prepare yourselves."

"Yes!" Tian Yuan responded and quickly walked to his fighter jet.

He first carefully inspected the fighter jet, then asked the fire control operator who was directing the loading of missiles, "How much longer?"

While focused on checking the missile mounting status, the fire control operator replied, "One minute!"

"Okay!" Tian Yuan immediately brought over a ladder, preparing to climb onto the fighter jet to check the instruments.

Just then, an open-top military green pickup truck drove straight into the hangar.

Upon seeing this, everyone in the hangar immediately turned around and saluted in unison: "Greetings, Commander Feng!"

"Greetings, Commander Feng!"

Feng Zhenliang quickly returned a military salute, then strode over to several J-7 fighter jets and said rapidly, "Everyone, continue with your work. Let me first talk about this mission. We just received news from the Jiangnan Arsenal that an unidentified aircraft has appeared in the airspace above the Jiangnan Arsenal. Judging from its shape, it should be a reconnaissance aircraft."

"The Second Squadron was dispatched to carry out this mission to drive the enemy away. If the enemy refuses to leave, we can shoot down the enemy reconnaissance aircraft at any time."

Upon hearing the news, the members of the Second Squadron exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and excitement.

"I didn't expect another enemy reconnaissance plane. They really don't take our Dragon Kingdom seriously!"

"They're too arrogant, doing this time and time again. This time we have to teach them a lesson and take them down!"

"That's right, we let them escape last time, we absolutely cannot let them get away again this time!"

The team members expressed their indignation one after another.

Listening to everyone's words, Feng Zhenliang took a deep breath and looked at everyone: "Based on past experience, the enemy's flight altitude is about 20 kilometers. According to my judgment, it should be another U2 reconnaissance plane from the United States."

"The other side is armed, everyone must proceed with extreme caution!"

"yes!"

"Yes!" the team members shouted.

Just as they were talking, all the J-7 fighter jets had completed their pre-flight preparations, refueled, and had their air-to-air missiles loaded.

Tian Yuan and the other pilots quickly boarded the plane.

After undergoing various pre-takeoff tests, the aircraft taxied rapidly along the runway, and then four J-7 fighter jets shot into the sky like arrows.

At this moment, Qi Geng couldn't help but ask Feng Zhenliang, "Commander, you just said that you detected an enemy reconnaissance plane 20 kilometers above the ground. When did our radar become capable of detecting at such a distance?"

Feng Zhenliang looked up at the sky with a solemn expression. "The arsenal said it was detected by their new radar."

Upon hearing this, Qi Geng's eyes lit up immediately: "A new type of radar? That's fantastic! When can we get one?"

"I don't know either. I haven't received any relevant information. I guess it's a radar being tested."

"Well, it's a bit of a shame. The UK is too brazen; they don't take us seriously at all. This is the third time this month!"

Feng Zhenliang sighed, feeling frustrated: "Yes, if we fall behind, we will be bullied. When will we be able to have our own long-range radar? I'm so tired of living in fear."

Just then, a clerk rushed over.

"Reporting to the commander, the Jiangnan Arsenal has called, providing the flight coordinates of the enemy aircraft!"

Upon hearing this, both Feng Zhenliang and Qi Geng's eyes lit up.

"Great! With flight coordinates, we don't have to search blindly like headless flies anymore!"

He immediately ordered, "Connect the phone to the radar department right now and have them transmit the enemy's flight coordinates to the Second Squadron!"

"yes!"

At this moment, in the skies above the Eastern Theater Command, Tian Yuan piloted his J-7 fighter jet and arrived above the Jiangnan Arsenal.

However, after flying for quite some time, they still couldn't find any trace of the enemy reconnaissance plane, which surprised Tian Yuan greatly.

He pressed the radio communication button and said, "This is 02. No enemy aircraft detected. Any updates on your end?"

Soon, responses came through the headset from the other three fighter jets.

"03 Not Found!"

"04 Not Found!"

"05 was not found either."

Upon hearing the reply, Tian Yuan frowned slightly, pondering to himself, "That's strange, where could the enemy planes possibly fly to?"

Meanwhile, just 10 kilometers away in the airspace, on a U2 reconnaissance plane painted in black.

Pilot Jack, chewing gum, glanced at the four dots on the radar screen and sneered disdainfully, "These pathetic bastards probably haven't even noticed us yet!"

Robinson, who was taking pictures, laughed when he heard Jack's words: "The J-7 fighter jet's radar detection range is only 5 kilometers at most. How could they possibly detect us!"

At that moment, Jack turned to Robinson, a sly glint in his eyes: "How about we tease them?"

"How do you tease me?"

"Let's circle around them, deliberately revealing our information to them, then raise the bar so they can't find us, how about that?"

Jack shared his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Robinson's face immediately broke into a wicked grin: "I think that's a great idea!"

Inside the U2 reconnaissance plane, Robinson and Jack laughed heartily.

Immediately afterwards, Jack maneuvered the U2 reconnaissance plane and flew swiftly toward the location of the Chinese J-7 fighter jet.

At this moment, four J-7 fighter jets from China were still carefully searching for the suspicious reconnaissance plane from the United States over the Jiangnan Arsenal.

They circled and flew in this airspace for three whole weeks, but still failed to find any suspicious targets.