It has to be said that after upgrading the avionics system and extending the life of the airframe, the overall flight performance of the F-15j has improved a lot compared to before, which made him feel deep pressure.
This Golden Sun pilot was initially defeated by Thunderbird, but as the two sides fought more and more, the opponent's flying experience gradually improved, from being vulnerable to being skilled and experienced now.
"boom!"
Two Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-200 turbofan engines trailed orange-red tail flames, providing ample power for the aircraft. Pilot Jin Taiyang was too lazy to talk to the Thunderbirds. His eyes were focused, trying to lock on to the dancing birds ahead. Su-30mkk fighter jet.
This is his first counterattack against the Thunderbirds, and it is also the counterattack launched by the F-15j against the Su-30mkk!
F-15'Eagle' heavy air superiority fighter, a standard third-generation fighter, single-seat twin-engine, with all-weather, all-airspace and all-type combat capabilities, empty weight tons, maximum load tons, top speed Mach 5, combat radius of about 2000 kilometer.
Initially developed and produced by McDonnell Douglas Aviation and later by Boeing Airlines, it is claimed that not a single gram of weight is used for ground attack. Since its development and production, it has participated in more than 100 wars, large and small, and shot down more than 100 enemy aircraft. There is no record of one being shot down on the battlefield.
This is a legendary fighter aircraft that can be called a classic.
Since its development and production in the 1970s, more than 40 years have passed. It is still the main model of the air force equipment of many countries. It is active around the world and has more than 20 improved models. The latest improved F-15se 'Silent Eagle' has partial stealth capabilities.
The entire model has the same positioning and combat objectives as the Su-27 Flanker family. However, the F-15j equipped by Japan is completely different from the HNA Su-30mkk and HNA Su-30mkk before the second phase of comprehensive performance upgrades. The opponent of J-11bh.
In the past, daily close and friendly exchanges between the two sides' fleets usually resulted in the F-15J fleet being defeated and fleeing.
With this result, it was not until an F-15J, which had been in service for nearly 40 years, disintegrated in the air during an exchange activity that the Japanese side gritted their teeth and paid for it, holding on to their empty wallets to pay for the f-15j. -15j carries out comprehensive comprehensive performance upgrades such as avionics and airframe.
Before there are performance upgrades, the avionics system of the F-15j fighter is at the same level as the J-82 fighter, and there is not much difference.
"Golden Sun, it's useless. If you were a raptor or a silent eagle, I would still be afraid of you."
At this moment, Thunderbird smiled, suddenly pulled the lever and climbed up, entering the most classic Gao Youyou comprehensive maneuver, trading speed for height, trying to gain attack position.
Before receiving a clear order to fire, even though the two sides were engaged in the most intense and brutal air combat, they had exercised rational restraint and did not launch missiles.
Otherwise, with the combination of helmet sighting and the PL10 combat missile with large off-axis launch capability, this battle would have been over long ago.
However, Thunderbird has to admit that these little devils are not as easy to bully as before, and they cannot be abused at will.
After several years of fighting, the pilots of both sides basically understood each other, but there was no so-called friendship.
In this unknown 'friendly exchange', although both parties were very restrained and did not use weapons, there were genuine missiles mounted on the wings. After the fire control radar locked the opponent, deep down in my heart I wanted to press the missile launch button and directly shoot down.
friend?
For soldiers, it's never possible.
Hearing the words of the other party in the public channel, Jin Yangyang suppressed his inner impulse, looked at the Su-30mkk that was climbing suddenly with a stern face, and without hesitation, pulled the lever to control the entire F-15j to access the high-speed maneuver, like a tarsal bone Chased as tightly as maggots.
The battle between the Thunderbirds and the Golden Sun is just a microcosm of this secretive air battle over the eastern seas.
There is one fact that needs to be acknowledged, that is, the Su-30mkk is somewhat unable to cope with the latest upgraded F-15j. However, the J-11bh equipped with the ws-10 'Taihang' engine and the J-10, the king of the third-generation aircraft, can stably Stably suppress another four F-15Js.
The J-11bh is the latest heavy-duty air superiority fighter that takes off and lands on Hainan Airlines' roadbed. Its avionics and comprehensive flight performance still surpass the F-15j.
As for the J-10, which is famous for its maneuverability, it can easily suppress the aging F-15J in close-range combat. The most important performance indicator in close-range combat is the instantaneous hovering angle speed. The J-10, which adopts a canard aerodynamic layout, It is precisely the first instant disk of its kind among third-generation machines.
In close combat, the maneuverability provided by the canards can be called a bug.
This low-intensity non-lethal air battle was still going on. At the same time, an F-15J and a T-4 advanced trainer aircraft rushed to the target area at standard speed.
The two F-15Js fighting with the J-10 were locked for three seconds by the fire control radar. The two Japanese pilots were a little angry. One of them gritted his teeth and said the most familiar Japanese words:
"idiot!"
"Golden Knife, let's turn."
Another pilot looked at the arrogant J-10A fighter, resisted the urge, and switched to the encrypted communication channel.
rule!
An implicit rule!
This must be observed. Although it does not feel good to be 'shot down' by the other side, no one dares to risk a war between the two countries to vent their inner emotions.
Immediately afterwards, under the order of the commander of the rear E-767 strategic early warning aircraft, the two F-15J fighters turned around, exited the battlefield, and returned to Kagoshima Air Force Base.
The e-767 strategic early warning aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, can be called the world's most advanced strategic early warning aircraft. Its airborne early warning capability is no less than that of the Air Police 2000 strategic early warning aircraft, and it is a cutting-edge aviation weapon.
After the two F-15Js were forced to return, the two latest F-15Js on combat readiness at Kagoshima Air Base took off at the fastest speed and headed straight for the daily friendly exchange area.
The two J-10s turned around and returned to their destination, skimming towards the tanker aircraft flying smoothly a hundred kilometers behind to prepare for mid-air refueling, but did not choose to return to the Quzhou base.
This protracted battle of wills is not over yet.
Over the communication sea area.
After hundreds of kilometers of high-speed flight, the L-15C Falcon piloted by Zhou Hai, the J-10A fighter piloted by Colonel Commander Lin Jian, and the two War Eagles serving as reinforcements, under the information guidance and support of the Air Police 2000 strategic early warning aircraft, Arrive at the mission destination.
The height gradually decreased, and Zhou Hai took in all the scenes in the air combat area.
To be honest, watching the high-performance fighter jets flying through the dark night at an altitude of tens of thousands of feet, fighting and fighting, this kind of occasion and scene was something he had never imagined.
Some shock, some joy, and some excitement.
"Zhou Hai, remember, you can turn on the fire control radar, but you must not fire first. You can also turn on the public channel and prepare to engage the enemy."
Commander Lin Jian's steady and powerful voice sounded: "One on one, I will be in charge of the other F-15J, and you will be in charge of the T-4."
"clear."
Zhou Hai replied calmly, looked at the enemy aircraft target information given on the aircraft screen, and stared at the airspace directly ahead. His keen eyes had already locked onto the smaller T-4 advanced trainer aircraft.
ps: I can’t hold it anymore, I have a headache, I’ll update it tomorrow.
