Chapter 534 I don’t believe it!
The photos in the flying formation's camera gun, Major Huang, and the U-2 wreckage were all sent to the capital from different starting points at the fastest speed. Major Huang was not even subject to any restrictions.
He had no intention of running away. If he didn't run, he would probably be able to survive. But if he ran, he would definitely not be able to escape, and his life or death would be in danger.
Comrades from the Air Force and the Defense Work Committee gathered together to report the combat situation to their superiors.
The main force reporting is still the Air Force, and the Defense Work Committee comes here to provide support.
"In this case, our officers and soldiers commanded properly and fought bravely. They seized the opportunity of the fighter planes of the flying formation training in the air, fully mobilized all the existing equipment, and shot down the U-2 plane that had just been showing off its might over our heads for a short time."
"Well, it was a good fight. Our surface-to-air missile unit shot down one plane in front of us, but they were hampered by their equipment and lacked mobility, so the enemy was able to take advantage of our loopholes. This time, we have the means to take the initiative to attack. I don't think the U-2 plane will be able to fly over our heads for long."
The leader did not say that they would be wiped out immediately. The enemy will not give up until they reach the Yellow River. The evolution and development of things always requires a process.
The Defense Work Committee also added: "In this battle, our new weapons played a big role. The Tu-4T, which was responsible for air situation relay, the new engine that could fly to an altitude of 18000 meters, and the infrared air-to-air missiles that have won consecutive victories in actual combat so far with a 100% hit rate, all played an effective role in their respective fields."
"Well, the stuff you made is great! The Air Force uses it well too! Hey, who took these photos? They're very interesting." The chief was in a good mood and praised the photos taken by Feitian 02.
In one photo, a plane was falling with thick smoke. The fire was barely visible in the black-and-white photo. Above the plane, a parachute could be vaguely seen falling. Unfortunately, the soldier who shot it down had already flown out of the picture and could no longer be seen.
Military Saint: I must have a wide-angle fisheye lens!
The leader looked through the photos and combat reports with great interest.
"Well, I think your idea of sending the Tu-4 into space is a good one. It is based on local conditions and makes full use of existing equipment. The call sign is also good, Feitian, Tianyan, it really lives up to its name."
The comrade from the Air Force said, "Comrade, the comrades from the Defense Work Committee have also proposed putting a better radar on the Tu-4 to further expand its search range, give full play to its advantage of being able to see far and high, and directly command and guide fighters in combat in the air."
From the perspective of the Air Force, Gao Zhendong was from the Defense Work Committee, the 17th Machine Department? That was a part-time job!
"Well, this is a good idea. Starting from Wanhu, our ancestors wanted to overlook this land from the air. If you make it into a bird, it can barely be regarded as 'surveying the sky and looking at a thousand rivers'. Great, very good."
The leaders of the Defense Work Committee and the Air Force looked at each other and decided that they had to do it this time.
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Gao Zhendong received a call from the leader of the Defense Work Committee, informing him that another U-2 had been shot down.
The surface-to-air missile attacking the U-2 had nothing to do with him, he only saw it in the newspapers, but Mr. Liu's leap to attack the U-6 had a lot to do with him.
"Well, in this matter, your suggestions and the equipment you participated in developing have played a very good role, including the Tu-2T that was used to deal with the P-4V, which played an important role in it." The leader's words were full of joy.
"It's good that it worked, and it's also the Air Force comrades' credit for fighting well." Gao Zhendong was not bragging. He was able to attack decisively and shoot down the enemy plane in one fell swoop even though the training was not fully completed. In any case, he deserved the title of "fighting well."
"Haha, you don't have to be modest. You play a very important role in this. In addition to informing you of this matter, I will inform you of one more thing."
"Please tell me."
"In half a month, our committee and the Air Force will organize a seminar on fighting the U-2. You have to attend. The meeting may discuss the issue of moving the radar station into the air, so you can prepare for it. Of course, since it's a seminar, anything can be discussed. If you have other ideas, you might as well mention them."
The leader seemed to have something else in his words: Hurry up, while there are still results and the situation is still hot, bring up your ideas.
Organizing this kind of meeting takes time, and the matter is not very urgent. Given the current traffic conditions and the busy work schedule of the participants, half a month is a reasonable time.
Gao Zhendong was delighted when he heard this. It was like a pillow that had been thrown away for good. He didn't even have to report himself or ask for a meeting. He could just bring it up at the meeting and let it sink in.
"Okay, leader. I will attend the meeting on time."
"Oh, by the way, the formal project approval meeting for the second-generation tank will be held in three days. You are the deputy chief engineer of the preliminary research, don't forget it."
"I can't forget it, I can't forget it. I have been waiting for this for a long time." Gao Zhendong said with a smile.
It was supposed to open in January, but due to various reasons and the Chinese New Year, it has been delayed until now.
After hanging up the phone, Gao Zhendong called the Defense Work Committee Guesthouse.
He called to look for Mr. Xiao from the Cifei Factory.
"Mr. Xiao, there will be a meeting in half a month. I will have the opportunity to raise our ideas with relevant comrades." This call was not a confidential one. Gao Zhendong did not say too specifically, but Mr. Xiao still understood his meaning very well.
"Half a month? That will give me time to do more things. Don't worry, I will definitely provide as much support as possible."
The support he mentioned was the estimated results of the indicators of the Attack-5 combat type, and half a month? If he worked hard, he could ask his old classmates for help, maybe he could show it off? Mr. Xiao thought. He wanted to take advantage of this not-too-long time to select one or two configurations to show off. The time for the design and production of the configuration was barely enough. After all, this was used for estimation, not to determine the final plan, but the opportunity to show off might not be there.
Fortunately, he has an old classmate who works on wind tunnels. There is a transonic wind tunnel just outside Beijing, and there happens to be a recently built one. If he asks his old classmate to think of a solution, there should be hope.
Pure estimates and actual wind tunnel data are not equally convincing.
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Gao Zhendong and General Xiao each worked hard towards a common goal, and the news that we used domestic fighter jets and domestic missiles to shoot down an invading U-2 in one fell swoop was soon reported in the newspapers.
We did not conceal or hide this matter. Anyway, the other side knew that they were missing a U-2 and there was no point in hiding it.
Moreover, the U-2 is a reconnaissance force, which is different from the combat force. As long as the reconnaissance force can play a deterrent role and make it dare not attack, or dare not attack frequently, then the goal is basically achieved.
This is the legendary saying that it is better to scare them away than to fight them off.
As for combat force, it's different. They want to set up a pocket to show the enemy their weakness, surround three sides and leave one side open, and set up a maze, just to lure the enemy in and ruthlessly destroy it.
Therefore, the report stated clearly that the attack was carried out by domestically-made aircraft and in conjunction with domestically-made missiles. These two "domesticated" deeply inspired the domestic public, stimulated foreign forces, and shocked friendly countries.
We have always been obsessed with the idea of "domestic products". The global division of labor is nonsense. It is better to have something yourself than to have it from your parents, not to mention foreign products that are not even close to you. They will starve you of food if they say so, and burn your kidneys if they say so.
Global division of labor is fine, but I want a share.
Even if we have achieved comprehensive development in the future, the word "domestic" will still give us an advantage in various reviews, high-tech enterprises, and project applications. Moreover, at this time, there are very few things that can be produced domestically.
Therefore, using domestic fighter jets and domestic missiles to shoot down enemies that they could only watch in despair in the past is a huge encouragement to anyone who reads the newspaper.
Don't worry about whether it is a copy or not, just tell me whether you made it yourself.
This is good news for us, but it is a bolt from the blue for the puppet air force.
In the Black Flying Squirrel Squadron, besides the squadron leader, his superior was also present.
In front of them was a telegram sent from the opposite side. It was obvious that it was impossible for us to completely eliminate their spies lurking on our side.
The full text of the telegram forwarded the news of the shooting down of the U-2 from the front page of the Daily News. As the photo could not be forwarded, the spy was considerate enough to add a sentence at the end.
"Based on the analysis of the photos attached to the report, our aircraft was indeed shot down by a missile carried by a MiG aircraft."
It was still the same habit, all the fighter planes in this camp were MiGs, but later on the MiGs became such a mess, it was really sad.
The squadron leader looked at the telegram with a bitter face, but deep down in his expression, there seemed to be a hint of joy.
"Sir, it seems that the enemy is really capable of shooting down the U-2 with an airplane. This is a serious situation."
If it is shot down by a fighter jet, the situation will be serious. When we use surface-to-air missiles to attack the U-2, it is like having only nine lids on ten pots. There will always be one that cannot be covered, and the actual ratio is far more than ten to nine as optimistic as expected.
However, the combination of fighter jets carrying missiles can appear at any place at any time, which is extremely deadly for the U-2, which must stay high in the sky and look like a flashlight in the eyes of radar.
"Is this a trick by the other side? Are they actually using surface-to-air missiles to attack us?" His boss was hoping for a lucky break.
"Sir, that's unlikely. The other side has a habit of being proud. They either keep this kind of thing secret or don't say it. If they do, there won't be much deviation."
"Oh? It seems like you know the other side well? Hmm?"
The captain's hair stood up on his head: "I'm being rude!"
"Well, that's more like it. I don't believe it. Even the Russians don't have the ability to shoot down the U-2 with fighter jets. How can the peasants on the other side have this ability?"
The squadron leader never expected that he didn't die under the enemy's artillery shells, but almost died here. He was terrified and obeyed orders only.
"Well, you guys should prepare well. I think it is necessary to make another trip." His boss, whose temperature was 37.5 degrees Celsius, uttered words at a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.
(End of this chapter)