"Principal Su, the Americans reacted quickly! We haven't even entered yet!"

Fighter jets are flying right above us!

"Commander Yuan, with just our two frigates and one cruiser, how can we face an entire enemy carrier strike group?"

"Wouldn't it be too dangerous to just rush in like this?"

"If any conflict really breaks out, the US can still provide air support from the Magsaybo Air Base in the Philippines."

The captain of the frigate in charge of this operation suggested delaying its entry into the Pacific Ocean.

After ascertaining the enemy's military situation, the next step of the experiment will be conducted.

"Principal Su, the enemy has gained air superiority."

"Should we detour through the Yellow Sea and conduct the maximum load test?"

Faced with the sudden intrusion of enemy aircraft, Commander Yuan also suggested taking a conservative approach.

Moreover, the nuclear reactor has already been increased to 90% load.

This flight experiment can be said to have achieved a major breakthrough.

If a violent conflict were to break out in the Pacific Ocean,

Without air support, the USS Mantis Shrimp aircraft carrier would suffer a great loss.

"Don't worry, we should be there soon!"

Su Lin glanced at his watch, referring to the flight schedule he had sent to Commander Wang the previous night.

In one minute, the escort fighter formation of J-20C fighters will reach the sea area where the aircraft carrier is located.

"What? We've arrived? There are no plans for duty at the air force base today."

"Just listen!"

Boom boom boom~~~~~~

Eight fighter jets suddenly swooped down from the clouds, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level.

The force split into two groups, four on each side, and appeared alongside the [Mantis Shrimp] aircraft carrier formation.

"Holy crap, fighter jets from the Southern Military Region???"

Commander Yuan picked up his binoculars and could clearly see on the tail of the fighter jet...

Printed with the insignia of the Southern Military Region

"Commander Wang is also participating in this voyage? Commander Yuan, we haven't received any notification!"

The frigate captain saw a formation of eight J-20C escort aircraft.

A report was immediately submitted.

"I didn't even receive a notification from Commander Wang. Commander Wang, he certainly didn't say a word."

Can I still refuse him?

"J-20-C escort formation, calling [USS Mantis Shrimp] aircraft carrier, please respond!"

"receive!"

"According to the operational orders from the Southern Military District, the J-20-C escort formation will carry out the air protection mission for this long-range aircraft carrier test voyage."

Ensure air safety!

"Commander Yuan, can we now enter the Pacific Ocean?"

With the J-20C escorting them, Commander Yuan now feels more confident.

It's worth noting that previously, the J-20 sank a target ship during an exercise right under the noses of the Americans.

In the end, he escaped unscathed.

This is still the modified J-20C; in terms of performance, it surpasses the previous basic J-20 version.

Even stronger!

The American E-3 early warning aircraft also quickly detected the suddenly intruding formation of fighter jets.

The fighter jet formation was immediately locked onto and photographed.

The data was transmitted to the command center of the Magsaybo Air Force Base in the Philippines.

The pilots of the J-20C escort squadron sounded an alarm in their cockpits.

"Report to the aircraft carrier 'Mantis Shrimp': The enemy has locked onto us."

This time, it's an escort mission for an aircraft carrier.

The J-20C did not launch a surprise attack at an altitude of tens of thousands of meters.

Instead, they escorted the USS Mantis Shrimp aircraft carrier at sea level.

It cannot fully utilize its supersonic cruise and stealth characteristics.

"Principal Su, aren't we exposing ourselves to the enemy?"

If the US takes action now, it is very likely to target the J-20C escort fleet.

This could cause a devastating blow, since we are in the open while the other side is in the shadows.

"Commander Yuan, if you think the other side dares to make a move, what are they waiting for?"

"Wait for your ultimate skill to cooldown?"

The reason Su Lin asked Commander Wang to send a formation of J-20C fighter jets this time was...

Firstly, it's just in case, in case a violent conflict does occur.

The J-20C's combat capability is sufficient to contain enemy F-14 carrier-based aircraft formations.

Fifth-generation fighters have the advantage over third-generation fighters.

Another point is to show the Americans the true power of fifth-generation fighter jets.

After all, things that are considered presentable are things that will eventually be phased out.

Su Lin has already completed the development plan for the next generation of fighter jets within the system.

The J-20 fighter jet is currently in full production and deployed to various military regions.

The design for the export version has also been completed.

"Report to the command center of the Philippine Magsaysay Air Base: Enemy escort formation detected."

"They're just two frigates, aren't they? Notify Captain Justin of the USS Avery."

An enemy carrier strike group is entering waters under our control.

"Sir, it's not a frigate, it's a fighter squadron!"

The E-3 reconnaissance aircraft crew will transmit images taken from high altitude.

The image was projected onto a large screen at the command center of the Magsaysay Air Force Base in the Philippines.

The footage clearly shows that, in addition to two frigates and one cruiser, there are also eight aircraft painted with...

Fighter jets bearing the insignia of the Southern Military Region of China formed an encirclement around the fleet.

Any unit that approaches will be immediately attacked by the J-20C fighter squadron.

"Is that a J-10? It doesn't look like one!!!"

The commander of the Magsaybo Air Force Base squinted, staring at the image on the large screen.

"Sir, this is definitely not a J-10. The J-10's design drawings show a single engine with only one engine nozzle at the tail. This fighter jet is clearly twin-engine. Could it be a new fighter jet from China?"

"Wait, when did these eight fighter jets appear in the target area?"

"Reporting, sir, just now, as we were about to enter the waters under our control, it suddenly swooped down from the sky."

"So the enemy's escort fighter formation is already in the target area, but they haven't lowered their altitude, and our radar system and early warning aircraft haven't detected them yet?"

The radar coverage of the Magsaybo Air Force Base extends almost to the interior of the East China Sea, and no signal was detected at a distance of several hundred nautical miles.

"Sir, this fighter squadron is no ordinary aircraft. Perhaps we should hand it over to Captain Justin?"

In any case, the target sea area is within the monitoring range of the carrier battle group.

"You're pretty clever, kid!"

Faced with his subordinate's suggestion, the air force base commander stroked his stubble.

Even if action were to be taken, it would require Captain Justin to issue the order.

Air force bases are only responsible for air support.

If anything goes wrong, I won't take the blame!

"Calling the aircraft carrier USS Iver, calling the aircraft carrier USS Iver, please respond!"

"Calling the USS Iver! What's going on?"

"Report! According to reconnaissance by the E-3 early warning aircraft, a Chinese aircraft carrier battle group has entered our area."

The Pacific control zone is rapidly advancing towards you! Prepare for battle!