Chapter 108 The War Ends, the Ambush Begins (Please Subscribe!)
"Get in the car!"
Xia Yu called the crew members to get in the vehicle. After confirming that all systems of the Weasel S30 were working properly, 06 drove the replaced S3 into the camouflage bunker.
Sergei and his men restored everything to its original state; the car was full of their spoils of war, and they couldn't afford to lose them.
As for the items, leave them behind and bring this Weasel S3 along for the battle.
Xia Yu could only say that it was unnecessary; if they strengthened it to that extent, their single-cycling team could easily destroy the White Hat team.
Reorganizing the crew into two, seemingly adding a 20mm autocannon for support, actually weakened their combat effectiveness.
"Honey Badger, drive the car to ambush point A."
Xia Yu officially issued the combat order.
Depending on the specific plan, the location of the ambush point will also vary.
Point A is the easiest point to change location, meaning it's the easiest choice for changing the plan.
When facing the White Hat, even in a head-on confrontation, the concentrated fire defense is not afraid at all, but an ambush would be cleaner and more efficient.
"Buzz~~"
The six people in the troop transport compartment felt the push from the new engine as soon as they got on the vehicle.
As expected of the S30, it's much more powerful than the S3!
The four crew members shared the same feeling, especially when they left the rainforest and sped up.
It would be even better if there were an air conditioner to cool down the equipment and people.
The key is the equipment; the more high-tech and precision components integrated into a vehicle, the better the environment it needs.
It's not a big deal now that it's the dry season, but during the rainy season, the compartments of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles are like ovens, stuffy and hot.
The staff can tough it out, but the equipment can simply stop working.
Xia Yu couldn't make any last-minute preparations, so having an air conditioner would be much better.
The air conditioning systems on German armored vehicles are mostly supplied by an equipment manufacturer in Rosenheim called Elnic.
The tank's power will be greater, while the weasel's air conditioning kit (RKA) has a cooling capacity of only 6.5kw, which is roughly equivalent to a 3-horsepower standing air conditioner.
It might not be able to cool you down too much, but its dehumidifying ability is excellent.
The high humidity during the rainy season tests not only the equipment but also the tolerance of the personnel.
Xia Yu just wanted it to be hot, even if it was a little hot, rather than humid and hot.
Weasel S30 arrived near the White Hat's camp along the highway. This was their only way back and also the place where they could relax most easily.
We can get to our base in no time!
Setting up an ambush here would be impossible for the personnel remaining at the camp to detect or warn of.
At most, once the fighting starts, the convoy in white top hats will request air support from the camp.
The situation will improve as soon as their armed helicopters take to the air.
By putting yourself in someone else's shoes, it's easy to predict their next move.
Xia Yu believed that after the Weasel S30's defense was upgraded, even its thinnest scalp could withstand several 68mm rockets from the Little Antelope without any problem.
According to Moncho's intelligence, the little antelope in the white hat was equipped with HOT 3 anti-tank missiles.
Even the first generation, which has long been phased out, had an armor penetration depth of 850mm, not to mention the third generation with 1250mm.
This is a penetration depth that the Weasel S30 cannot withstand. If the T-64B1M is not hit in the scalp, it may be able to withstand one or two shots thanks to its three layers of blades and the base armor of the hull.
"Next, I will reiterate the operational plan: we will operate in two groups: tanks and combat squads."
Xia Yu turned his car seat around and started a short pre-battle meeting with his employees.
"01 Take all the rocket launchers and armored vehicles and guard both ends of the intersection to form a crossfire network."
Sergei understood; just because Alexander's gun was the most accurate among them didn't mean the others were bad.
Use up all four At-4 missiles on the vehicle. Even if it takes one hit, it might still be able to escape. Try to leave at least three targets alive.
"Mole, your task is the most demanding among us. You must take out the first and last vehicles within 20 seconds."
Xia Yu looked at Kuhn as she spoke.
"Leave it to me, it'll only take seven or eight shots with PMC-283."
Kuhn said confidently.
Both the Amx-10p and Amx-10Rc with white top hats are typical examples of crispy skin.
Both vehicles can only withstand 23mm armor-piercing rounds fired from 300 meters away from the front, so 30mm rounds can penetrate them easily.
The 105mm gun on the Amx-10Rc needs to be watched a bit. The Marder S30's cLARA explosive reactive armor kit is primarily for protection against chemical energy shaped charge projectiles, but its protection against kinetic energy armor-piercing projectiles is not ideal.
"So, the next step is to focus fire on their Amx-10Rc, and not worry about the Amx-10P's machine gun for now."
Xia Yu explained the priorities of the attack.
Even if the opponent used DM63 steel needles, they couldn't pierce their faces.
"Mongoose, I'm afraid we don't have time to get off the vehicle and reload. You can only fire 3 out of 4 short guns. We need one to deal with any emergencies."
Xia Yu gave Hans his final instructions.
"Understood. Reserve one helicopter to deal with the white-hatted helicopter."
Missiles are now being developed towards multi-purpose applications. In addition to anti-tank warfare, the Kornet can also be used to attack fortifications and low-flying helicopters.
The basic version can handle all three types of tasks. For a more professional experience, you can use the fragmentation warhead version or the thermobaric warhead version, depending on the situation.
“They have three Gazelle helicopters at their camp. They were deployed together once at the beginning of the war. Now, according to reliable intelligence, one of them has a problem, so we will only be facing a maximum of two helicopters.”
The intelligence provided by Meng Qiao was quite valuable; otherwise, given the enemy's configuration of three aircraft, Xia Yu would have had to prioritize eliminating their air power.
Even if they manage to catch the antelope, they can still chase the convoy if it runs away.
If they can't resolve this, they'll become the ones being chased.
Xia Yu can't just send out his Mi-24V and engage in a helicopter air battle with the other side!
They have a pretty good chance of winning because their Gazelle missiles are only equipped with HOT-3 missiles and not the air-to-air version of the Mistral missile.
Using a light attack helicopter for air combat is really not recommended unless absolutely necessary; it's better to focus on ground attack.
However, sometimes things aren't so easy.
Leaving aside the cornet that Hans reserved, even the 30mm main gun of the Marder S30 was already itching for a shot.
Programmable munitions can render trenches, open bunkers, and lightly armored targets completely useless.
When encountering a small antelope with virtually no defensive capabilities, the only thing you can do is to fall with a graceful posture, like Xia Yu did.
The Mi-24V's all-titanium fuselage is impervious to small tungsten spheres; its only weakness is its fragile tail rotor.
At this point, the Chinook demonstrated the advantages of its twin rotors, as it lacked a tail rotor.
Damn it, Xia Yu needs to think of a way to get one of these. It would be convenient for transporting people or ships.
As for whether having more rotors increases the probability of being hit.
There's nothing you can do about it. If the tail rotor is hit, there's a 99% chance it will crash, but if the rotor is hit, there's a 99% chance it will survive.
Xia Yu had seen a picture of a Chinook that had been attacked; one of its rotor blades had been ripped open by machine gun fire, yet it still managed to fly back to base.
Once we reinforce the fuselage with titanium alloy, he can fly in the sky, and Stinger won't be able to bring him down.
Near-detonation fuse?
This is my favorite attack pattern. Only large-charge, tandem warheads are easy to penetrate; this is just a tickle.
After reiterating the battle plan, Sergei and his six men got off the vehicle with their quivers on their backs and headed to ambush the enemy in the opposite direction.
Xia Yu and his group restarted the car and hid deep in the rainforest.
As the sun moves northwest, it will be dark in a little over an hour.
Whether it's dusk or nightfall, it doesn't affect their operation.
Technology has changed warfare, and the night is no longer safe. However, due to the inertia of thought, most people still prefer to launch attacks during the day.
Only in special operations do they prefer to use the cover of night.
Kuhn stayed ahead to monitor the intersection, while Xia Yu and the other two went to the troop transport cabin at the back to prepare dinner.
A portable military oil stove is boiling water; tonight's dinner is instant noodles.
Better than Sergei and his men, this instant noodle dish is delicious after simply frying German sausage and adding a braised egg.
"It's only because the troop transport compartment has enough space. If we had a T-64B1M instead, we wouldn't be able to afford such a meal."
Even food couldn't shut Hans up.
"We can just replace them with tanks from the UK; their tanks have onboard heaters that can boil water."
Even though he was in the lead-up, it didn't prevent Kuhn from joining the conversation.
Before his discharge, he visited the Challenger 2's cabin during a military exercise.
"Boiling water to make black tea?"
Xia Yu said, finishing off his braised egg.
"That's right, mainly for making black tea, and also to heat up the dry food. I boil 4.5 liters of water at a time, which feels like enough for a shower."
Kuhn's father is Japanese and his mother is British, so he has been criticizing British people since he was born.
"I have to say something fair here. From the perspective of Chinese people, drinking more hot water is good for health."
The atmosphere before a battle is always calm, Xia Yu continued after finishing half a bowl of noodles.
"Is this for real? Boss, you're not kidding us, are you?!"
Hans was shocked.
He has never drunk anything hot except coffee.
"You don't know? The water in Europe is very hard. Boiling water can soften the water to some extent, and drinking water that is too hard can cause premature baldness."
Xia Yu explained in a serious tone.
British men have a high rate of baldness, but the rate is even higher among Japanese men.
The car fell silent instantly as Kuhn reached his right hand into his summer tank helmet.
Touching his hair, which seemed somewhat thin, his facial expression was off.
"Could this be the reason..."
Kuhn thought of his father.
He started going bald at 50, but it seems like he started showing signs after 40.
"Boss, do we want some hot water too? I don't want to go bald!"
Hans, as if grasping at a straw, hurriedly consulted with Chinese experts.
His father died in an accident when he was in his thirties, but his grandfather was bald!
“We don’t need that in Afica. We can just install a water purifier or drink bottled water all the time.”
When paving the road, Xia Yu also had several wells dug, which solved the water problem for the villagers of Boge Village.
The water here is also quite hard, so it needs to be coarsely filtered before it can be pumped into the water tank.
While the four members of the car crew ate and chatted, on the other side of Panaka, the White Hat finally pushed the front line to the rebel headquarters building. One of their black employees put on a Busa uniform and replanted the flag of the Republic of Korea on the roof.
"Click~~"
The DSLR camera captured the scene, and the white top hats marked the end of their combat contract.
"Maxim, you and Busa should urge them to settle the accounts quickly."
Bearded Guy gave instructions to his partner.
The contract payments settled are deposited into the public account. But since Busa has already settled the payments for them, why would he still owe Jihuo Defense money?
"Let's wait until tomorrow. I'll go there myself tomorrow."
Maxim also looked relaxed.
They drove the rebels out of Panaka, but the battle was not over.
The escaped Sasu will continue to cause trouble, and Busa's main force will not be able to cross the rainforest to continue to hunt down these rebel remnants.
So, there will still be small contracts worth millions or tens of millions.
The white hats don't need to be paid; all they need is a rich mine near the rebel forces.
This time they're using an open strategy, and Busa will definitely agree. Some of their companies will also be able to announce their official establishment in the country.
This is also a consistent practice of White Hat in expanding its business empire.
Although not all of their mining farms are subsidiaries, each of their subsidiaries is a mining farm.
Located in a no-man's-land of controversy, where conditions might be more arduous than two months of war, they were all in management.
The branch office management, dressed in white top hats, are able to commute by helicopter, given the exceptionally bad roads here.
The little antelope can fly 700 kilometers directly to Busa, and the two can return to their home country by plane at any time.
With things like this, what more could they possibly want?
Not to mention, there's a big surprise waiting for them.
"Leave half the mercenaries here to guard the area, and the rest go to meet up with Busa. Then we'll head back to camp."
"That's what Brother Beard arranged in the end."
Once the contract was completed, these surviving mercenaries would no longer be under the command of their company.
After leaving these people with Busa, the convoy refueled and set off in a grand procession towards the outskirts of Panaka.
Brother Beard contacted the camp and asked the logistics department to make the food more plentiful and to bring out his batch of champagne to chill.
They're going to celebrate their victory tonight and have a good drink.
This is just the first round. After we take down the concentrated fire defense, there will be a second round.
They wanted to rake in Xia Yu's gold coins, but little did they know that Xia Yu was not the type to sit idly by and surrender.
He wanted to open champagne and have a party, so he just flipped the table.
"All?! (Hey!)"
After dinner, Xia Yu received a call from Meng Qiao.
"Sherlock, the battle is over. They've handed over the mercenaries they assigned to them and left the city of Panaka."
Monjo is currently in the city, and even the mercenaries are under his command.
"I understand, General. Please continue with your work and we'll have good news for you later."
Xia Yu raised his hand to look at the time, his tone calm yet full of confidence.
"I'll wait for you."
After hanging up the phone, Xia Yu realized that his friends were looking at him.
"They're here. Everyone, prepare for battle."
The order was transmitted simultaneously to the other side of the intersection via radio.
Nikola, who was eating an energy bar, almost choked. He took a sip of water to catch his breath and then picked up his mG3.
Of the six men in the squad, only he, the machine gunner, and Sergei, who was the marksman, didn't have their guns.
They were the team's strongest firepower providers, and during the time the rocket launchers were firing, they had to provide fire support for their comrades.
However, the main focus of the attack was still on the tank crews; the Marder S30 was the war machine that swept everything away.
And so, in the brief afterglow of the equatorial sunset, a long convoy appeared on the horizon.
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