In the case of limited engine performance, in order to achieve high speed, it is necessary to adopt a slender fuselage plan to achieve a faster flight speed by reducing the flight resistance, although it is not comparable to the Mach 3 of the MiG-25 , It can also reach Mach 2.5, which is very fast compared to the maximum speed of Mach 2 of most aircraft, and it is also a necessary indicator for interceptors.
China’s J-8 is almost the same idea, taking care of speed, but its fighting ability is very poor. Of course, its combat target is originally an invading bomber, and it is the most important thing to be able to take off and intercept quickly.
Under the wing, two R-98 missiles and two R-60 missiles are mounted, which are standard interception mounts.
Behind Captain Osipovich, another wingman took off almost at the same time. A hot tail flame emerged from the tails of the two interceptors, and disappeared into the dark night sky under the gaze of the ground crew.
In the automated air defense interception system, the two interceptors are on their way to the scheduled route.
This scene seemed a bit familiar. Captain Osipovich remembered an incident in Murmansk. One of his own Su-15 fighters identified an invasion target as a reconnaissance aircraft of the U.S. Air Force and proceeded. Attacked, fired several missiles, but was actually avoided by the opponent!
It was finally confirmed that, in fact, it was a Korean Air passenger plane that was intercepted that day.
This incident has not been publicized. On the one hand, because Korean Air is afraid of affecting its reputation, if they know that their passenger plane actually flew the wrong route and flew to the strategic point of the Soviets, it was almost shot down. Dare to fly on a Korean Air plane
On the other hand, the Soviets actually opened fire on the passenger plane. In order to avoid being condemned internationally, the Soviets also chose to remain silent, even if some parties disclosed it, the incident passed quickly.
But now, this time our side is going to intercept, will it be an American reconnaissance plane? Will it be a lost airliner
These thoughts suddenly appeared in Captain Osipovich's mind. He shook his head vigorously. No, it was extremely wrong to skip during the mission.
I am a soldier of the Soviets and guard the airspace of the Soviets. I only need to listen to the orders of his superiors. If the other party harms the interests of the Soviets, even a passenger plane must be shot down!
After stabilizing his thoughts, Captain Osipovich looked at his right. The wingman was on his side. At this time, both of them had their navigation lights on and flew at night. If they did not turn on the navigation lights, they would either meet Hit, or it may fly and be lost.
Flicking the switch in front of him to warm up the radar, Captain Osipovich methodically did the preparations before the interception.
If the Americans want to investigate, should they send blackbirds over? If it were that kind of aircraft, your own fighter would not have the ability to intercept at all. Now, the target's slow speed is very similar to that of a passenger plane
For some reason, he remembered these again.
It's strange, what's going on today
Captain Osipovich tried his best to withdraw his thoughts and looked at the radar in front of him. Although the ground guidance was reliable, it would be better to be able to spot the target from his radar.
Although the Soviet electronic system looks very backward, relying on its strong integration capabilities, the Soviet is still equipped with enough equipment on the interceptor. For example, the Su-15 has a set of Vozdukh-1M data in addition to its own radar. Link and SAU-58 (sistemaautomaticheskogoupravleniya, automatic control system).
What can be achieved with this system? The pilot only needs to fly his own plane, and all interception operations are carried out by the automated system! The pilot is a driver who is responsible for sending the missile to the designated location for a fully automatic "hands-free" interception.
Soon, a shadow appeared on Captain Osipovich's radar screen, and he had intercepted the target!
At this time, the night is dark, and with the help of the night, you can easily see the display on the narrow radar screen, but it is not easy to see the plane flying on the opposite side from the night sky.
Calling his wingman, Captain Osipovich flew up.
At this time, with a distance of fifty kilometers, Captain Osipovic corrected his course and flew towards the target.
If the enemy's fighter plane is coming, it is already possible to attack him at this distance, but there is no other way. For the sake of safety, it must be visually confirmed. This is already in the cold war. It's a tradition, so those medium-range bullets don't have much effect, and head-on attacks don't make much sense, because when they fly head-on, both sides are too fast to see clearly!
At this time, he flew head-on. Soon, Captain Osipovich saw the star-like light in the sky, moving quickly toward his side.
The other party turned on the navigation light
If it were a reconnaissance plane, then turning on the navigation lights to fly was definitely a stupid suicide. Suddenly, Captain Osipovich became even more strange.
At this time, the two sides were still flying head-to-head, getting closer and closer. When they got closer, Captain Osipovich could clearly see it.
The light just now wasn't just one lamp, it was a big guy, and the lamp was on from beginning to end.
When the two sides quickly missed it, you could see the sides of the plane, all windows, shining with lights.
There is no doubt that this should be a civilian Boeing airliner.
After the rapid staggering, Captain Osipovich pulled the joystick and quickly turned around in the airspace ahead. When the target appeared in his field of vision again, Captain Osipovich slowly chased after him.
The automated system can control the attack, but it can never replace the role of human beings. Now, the fate of the opponent is in the hands of Captain Osipovich and his wingman.
They have to visually identify the target and provide advice to the commander behind. They control the life and death of each other.
Two Su-15s pierced the sky with their pointed heads and chased them forward.
At this time, Captain Osipovich was wondering, what's going on
The other party turned on the navigation lights and flew wildly, harmless to humans and animals. Could it be that this is another lost passenger plane
However, once is a coincidence, the second time, will it still be a coincidence? How can this plane get lost so that it can fly here? Could it be intentional
As they approached, the two Su-15s flew to the left and right of the target. At this time, the outline of the aircraft could be clearly seen, and the two rows of windows were all illuminated with lights.
The passenger plane with two rows of windows should be an American Boeing 747, right? (End of this chapter)