Dominate South Asia

"Behind Pakistan is the entire Western world. If we use deterrence or even use it, it will be the beginning of World War III." Andropov said: "We must use conventional methods."

"Then we can only mobilize more MiG-29 fleets from Eastern Europe." Ustinov said: "Moreover, our new early warning aircraft will be put into service soon. Even over Tajikistan, we can monitor the White Sands The fighter planes from the Wa base take off, as long as they dare to take off, we can shoot them down!"

The Soviet Union is just unwilling to seriously confront Pakistan on a large scale. This does not mean that the powerful Soviet Air Force will be afraid of the Pakistani Tomcat fighter jets.

"Pakistan only has a few E-2 early warning aircraft, which cannot provide all-weather early warning capabilities. It is okay to fly over Pakistan, but if it dares to fly over Afghanistan, it will be shot down immediately by us!" Ustinov continued: "No more Early warning aircraft, they are blind. When the time comes, they will watch us and burn northern Afghanistan to scorched earth.”

"We may face international pressure," said Council of Ministers Chairman Nikolai Alexandrovich Tikhonov.

"Now, the entire West is supporting Afghanistan. If we don't give them some help, their hands will reach out to us." Ustinov said: "We just want the West to see , this is our territory of the Soviet Union!”

"Isn't the Iron Lady always asking for the import of MiG-29s? How about we hand over a batch of fighters to them and contain them from the east?" Ogarkov said.

"Do Indians dare? An American aircraft carrier will make them lose their shit."

"They will not give up this opportunity." Andropov said: "The Ministry of National Defense should formulate a complete combat plan and let the Afghans know who is the real master."

Andropov's face remained calm. He knew that he had to do this.

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Peshawar.

A large airplane was parked on the runway. This airplane was the same size as a Boeing 707 because it was modified from a Boeing 707. However, what was different from this kind of passenger airplane was that it had a big circle on its back. plate.

This large disk with a diameter of more than nine meters is the main functional component of the aircraft. There is a flat-plate slot radar antenna inside for early warning.

This is the American E-3 early warning aircraft, codenamed Watchtower. It is a large early warning aircraft. Just looking at its size, you can know that its early warning capability far exceeds that of the E-2.

This early warning aircraft was transferred from the Kadena base of the Pacific Air Force by the United States. When the early warning aircraft arrived, the government established by the Afghan Freedom Party began to announce it to the outside world.

Along with the arrival of this early warning aircraft, there were also a large number of new missiles.

After several battles in Pakistan, a lot of Phoenix missiles were consumed. This time, in order to counter the possible attack by the Soviets, the U.S. military sent a batch of new Phoenix missiles. These are the latest models of the AIM-54C, which are relatively Compared with the AIM-54A equipped by Pakistan, it uses a signal interface composed of all solid-state electronic components. The conversion unit, digital electronic signal processing unit and inertial navigation system, these improvements reduce the inherent oscillator drift phenomenon during the missile flight, increase the target recognition range, and improve the reliability. Moreover, due to the reduced heat generation, There is no need for a carrier aircraft to refrigerate the missile, which makes missile launch preparation easier.

The AIM-7 Sparrow missile is also the latest AIM-7M model. It is equipped with a new reverse monopulse seeker, a radio proximity fuze, and a digital control circuit. This is a very stable Sparrow missile and has been in service for more than ten years. Year.

The AIM-9M Sidewinder missile has more advanced performance than the AIM-9L, has shorter preparation time, and can be launched quickly in close air combat.

These missiles are almost all the latest models in the US arsenal. The Americans' free support to Pakistan represents more than just friendship.

This is a big battle to destroy the prestige of the Soviet Union and support the newly established Afghan government. It 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 sending us these things." Standing at the Peshawar Airport, watching these equipment being transported from a C-130 transport plane, Mhammad was very satisfied, and so were the Americans. They are increasing their strength for the upcoming air battle.

"It's just to help the Afghan people's government and protect their skies." Navy Captain Glitter said: "We have finally waited for this day."

Captain Glitter had never left, and now, as a new battle was about to begin, he began to become excited, as if he himself was about to step onto the battlefield again.

"Yes, we must work hard for the freedom of Afghanistan." Mhamad said, this sentence is completely empty talk and lies. Pakistan is because of its vital interests. If the Soviets rule Afghanistan, the next target will definitely be It was Pakistan, and the United States was purely trying to create obstacles and stumbling blocks for the Soviets.

Although Mhamad was instructed by Zia-ul-Haq to go to Europe to discuss the introduction of industrial equipment, but when the war was about to break out, Mhamad could only send an advance representative to go first. When the fighting here was over, Mhamad Hamad goes over again.

Although he has to fight the Soviets, Hamad is not too worried. The MiG-29 is the most advanced fighter aircraft of the Soviets. The Su-27 has not yet been finalized, and aircraft like the MiG-29 rely on Fighting with the MiG-29 using large off-axis combat bombs and helmet sights, once it breaks into the opponent's flight envelope, it is seeking death, and at long range, the MiG-29 is nothing.

In particular, the MiG-29's congenital flaw is its short legs. This is a front-line air superiority fighter. As long as you take them in a few circles, they will become a target for slaughter if they run out of fuel.

Relying on long-range missiles, shoot down a few of the opponent's aircraft first, then start running after getting close, wait until the fuel is almost gone, and then turn back. This is the tactic formulated by the Peshawar Air Force Base.

Looking at Colonel Glitter, Hamad suddenly thought of something: "This time, we will definitely be able to shoot down the Soviet MiG aircraft and land in the area controlled by the Afghan People's Government. The mountain road is too rugged, otherwise , the wreckage can be found easily."

Hearing Mhammad's words, Colonel Glitter suddenly became excited: "Well, the United States can help with this. We can transfer a few MH-53s to search for these wreckage, and leave it to us."

The MH-53 Pave Hawk helicopter is a heavy-duty helicopter designed by the American Sikorsky Company. It can carry sixteen tons of cargo and is the main helicopter of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is also the heaviest and most powerful helicopter equipped by the U.S. military.

This kind of helicopter is mobilized here just to pick up the wreckage. Now, the United States is very interested in the MiG-29 fighter jet, which is the latest equipment of the Soviet Union. Even if it is a wreckage, it must be studied carefully.

Hammad shook his head: "Searching with only helicopters is not as fast as searching with people on the ground. In the mountains of Afghanistan, the performance of helicopters drops a lot, but if only people on the ground search, some places, such as cliffs, etc. If you can't get through it, it's better to combine the two. Simply, you can support the Afghan People's Government with a few helicopters and equip the Afghan Free Army. This will allow them to search anytime and anywhere, which is much better than deploying it in Peshawar."

Support the People's Government of Afghanistan? Colonel Grit was stunned for a moment. Isn't this inappropriate?

"The Afghan People's Government does not have qualified pilots." Colonel Glitter said.

"You can help train them." Mhamad said: "Otherwise, once your personnel appear there, something goes wrong with the helicopter and they are caught by the Soviets, which will cause a very troublesome diplomatic conflict."

Colonel Glitter nodded, indeed.

Mhamad was secretly happy that he had helped the Afghan People's Government so easily and obtained several helicopters, especially the MH-53, which is a heavy-duty helicopter!

On another runway in the distance, a Tomcat fighter plane slid onto the runway.

This was a routine flight. There were two Sparrows and two Sidewinders hanging under the wings, and two Phoenixes under the belly. This was an air patrol mission.

The pilot guided the aircraft on the ground, and the fighter jet accurately aimed at the center line on the runway.

Then, the two engines began to spit out tongues of flame, spraying a large amount of gas toward the back. The hot airflow pushed the fighter plane and began to accelerate on the runway.

The pilot calmly pulled the throttle stick back, feeling the pushing feeling on his back. After rolling forward for a while, he could pull the control stick back, and the Tomcat fighter jet would take off.

However, suddenly, he felt the push against his back sharply diminish, and a red light flashed on the dashboard in front of him.

"045, engine failure, stop taking off immediately, stop taking off immediately." The tower's voice came from the earphones.

The pilot turned his head and could see black smoke rising from the engine on one side. He immediately turned on the onboard fire-fighting equipment, while steadily operating the fighter plane and stopped.

A fire truck, siren blaring, rushed towards the fighter plane.

The high-pressure water gun aimed at the still smoking engine at the rear and sprayed it quickly.

"Oops!" Seeing the scene in the distance, Hamad couldn't help but feel shocked, as if his child had been bullied, and immediately ran there.

"Oh, God, the engine is on fire!" Colonel Glitter also shouted, and followed Mhamad to run towards the runway on the other side.

When the plane came to a stop, the pilot opened the canopy, stepped on the upper end of the air intake from the high cockpit, jumped down, and immediately joined the firefighting effort.