As for its only disadvantage, it only has 950 rounds of ammunition, which is enough to last through a surprise attack.
Like the last border rainforest clearing operation, the 2,000 rounds of ammunition for the coaxial machine gun were used up halfway through the battle, and they had to use captured PKM ammunition as a substitute until the Marder S30 rushed out to resupply.
Ultimately, the problem is that there are too few vehicles. Two-vehicle crews are suitable for assaults, but they lack staying power. If five- or six-vehicle crews were deployed, there would be no shortage of ammunition.
Xia Yu followed this line of thinking. After a difficult early stage of entrepreneurship, it was time to expand his ground forces.
Two tanks, in conjunction with three infantry fighting vehicles, can both split up the fighting lines and also gather together for an armored assault, delivering a powerful blow.
Another advantage is the addition of a Weasel helicopter. During regular strikes, the nine-person instructor team will also have a place to stay, since helicopters aren't needed in every battle.
Whether it's patrolling or cleaning up the battlefield, infantry fighting vehicles are always deployed.
"Knock knock knock"
Nearly a hundred bullets were fired. The unloaded car wasn't blown up, but it still rolled out of control and fell into the ditch.
This wave of suicidal attacks seemed to have no effect, but Sahara achieved his goal. He lost less than ten people and successfully attracted the attention of the sky and the ground.
Even the worst vehicle is a lightly armored target, and with the bomb buff, its priority is immediately raised to first place, while this target, who is suspected of being an "RPG shooter," will be subconsciously ignored.
Indeed, it was overlooked. After discovering the car charging, Xia Yu zoomed in on the thermal imaging, locked onto the target, activated the missile, and launched a smooth combo. Only when the screen was shrunk back to its original size did he discover that there were several RPG shooters.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"
Seven or eight original PG-7V warheads were launched into the sky one after another. Operating portable anti-aircraft missiles like the Starlight and Mistral was quite troublesome, so Sahara ordered his men to launch a third feint attack to buy himself time.
However, this series of seemingly normal but actually puzzling actions made Xia Yu, who was naturally suspicious, instinctively feel that something was wrong.
A pickup truck without bombs is useless if it rushes out, and an RPG warhead without a modified proximity fuse is useless even if a helicopter flies at low altitude, unless all of this is a cover-up.
“Calling the meerkat, something’s not right. You guys are tough and keep up the pace of the attack from below. The glider and I will climb up and take cover.”
After Xia Yu finished speaking on the channel, he pulled up the nose of the camera, extending the range from 2,500 meters to 3,500 meters.
The supporting Super Hornet climbed even higher, reaching an altitude of approximately 4,000 meters.
This scene made Sahara, who had just activated the starlight missile's electro-optical targeting system, somewhat anxious, but it was still within the effective range.
Compared to its competitors, it has a thicker and larger starburst beam that can reach 5,000 meters high and hit targets at a distance of up to 7,000 meters, not to mention its maximum speed of Mach 4.
The only thing that has received mixed reviews is its dual laser-guided aiming system. Generally speaking, laser guidance is used in anti-tank missiles, but the British have used this technology in anti-aircraft missiles.
This eliminates the risk of missiles being deceived by infrared decoys or chaff, but it also prevents them from being fired and then ignored, making it highly dependent on the operator's experience.
The good news is that, unlike other missiles, the Sahara has three chances. If it manages to shoot down even one Tiger, it will be a win.
Unfortunately, there were no Tigers in the air, only a Deer-Tiger heavily armed with Tiger modules.
"Enemy laser lock-on! Enemy laser lock-on!"
"Boom boom boom"
Amidst the background sounds of RPG bullets exploding in the air, Sahara frantically opted for laser targeting and locking, sending two weak laser beams into the night sky.
Although the manufacturer Thales Air Defense (not Thales) repeatedly claimed at the beginning of the century that the laser beam was weak enough to ensure that the target could not detect its presence, and that the DAS electronic warfare system could be transplanted from the Tiger to the Mi-24V, the laser warning receiver module still detected the laser coming from the ground.
Holy crap, laser targeting? Is it not Starlight?!
Wait a minute, you have Starlight, why didn't you attack the Chinese in front of everyone? You only attacked me, a "contractor," after someone had already infiltrated your lair.
Xia Yu's mind raced, and countless complaints popped into her head in an instant.
The car itself only costs a few dollars, but the person who sold this Starlight set asked for $500,000.
It seems worthwhile to replace a Tiger fighter jet worth 30 to 40 million by firing all three rounds, but isn't this a plan to take it slow? The Japanese just won't give us a chance, so we can only use it for self-defense now.
"Pfft"
Once locked on, Sahara pulled the trigger, ejecting the cap of the middle missile on the launch pad. The missile's first-stage pulse engine ignited, propelling the missile body at high speed to 300 meters.
"call out"
With the second-stage solid-propellant ignition, the missile, revealing its three combined warheads, began to steadily increase in speed.
Mach 1!
...
Mach 2!
...
Mach 3!
Just as it was about to accelerate to Mach 4, the three missiles, which had already separated and resembled tank needles, were actually high-explosive armor-piercing warheads with steel needles and explosive charges, undergoing "Brownian motion" within the two-dimensional matrix locked by dual lasers.
In other words, even though I seem to be twisting and turning and not very accurate, I will definitely hit you in the end.
Within just a few seconds, the Mi-24V, which had retreated to a straight-line distance of 6,300 meters and could no longer escape the effective range of the enemy, adjusted its attitude and prepared to "take the hit" of the three rapidly fired warheads.
Yes, we'll just "take it head-on".
If the rear of the aircraft is exposed, even if the structure has been reinforced, the entire tail boom could be blown off, causing the aircraft to lose control and crash.
Having experienced the doe fall, Xia Yu has no desire to experience the deer-tiger fall again.
"Thump, bang, crackle, crackle"
Just as he held his breath and assumed a defensive stance, the aircraft seemed to have been hit, shifting more than a meter in the flames, followed by a series of tiny explosions.
Tungsten alloy: 450g
[Mixed high-energy explosives: 450g]
【Air:……】
Sure enough, the storage depot can catch the warhead. The specific method is to collect the air in the marked area until the warhead actively crashes into this area. After all, humans have their limits and it is impossible to capture such a high-speed object flying at nearly Mach 4. This is the only way to use this trick.
Of course, this was also an experiment; Xia Yu had only ever experimented with shooting himself while wearing a bulletproof vest.
He successfully defended against all the guns from 9mm to 12.7mm that time, but he hesitated when he tried the machine gun. After all, he wasn't a sports student and didn't have the mental fortitude to defend against it.
This time, we've caught up with the results. According to Thales Air Defense's tests, the penetration damage of a single Starlight submunition's tungsten alloy armor to an armored target is roughly equivalent to that of a 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun shell.
The equivalent penetration depth is approximately 100mm, plus the delayed explosion damage from 450g of high-energy explosive (less than one kilogram).
It was precisely because of this understanding that Xia Yu chose to use the toughest nose section of the modified Mi-24V to withstand the attack.
Based on the series of explosions just now, he guessed that the Gatling gun turret must be destroyed. The unfinished 12.7mm ammunition had partially detonated, but most of it had leaked out through the gap.
To protect the gunners, Xia Yu replaced all the original steel plates with titanium alloy. With the addition of that series of equipment, they should be able to withstand all three rounds of ammunition without much problem, but they would most likely lose their combat effectiveness.
However, Starlight uses a three-combination warhead, which is actually a matter of probability damage; hitting even one bullet is considered a success.
This time, two shots actually hit. One shot, which was angled slightly upwards, hit the air and was collected by Xia Yu for experiments. The other shot grazed the belly of the aircraft and became a stray bullet. The Mi-24V survived the crisis perfectly.
"Pfft"
The fire suppression and explosion extinguishing device on the nose of the aircraft was activated, extinguishing the flames ignited by the explosion.
The helicopter suffered damage to some systems, and several screens in the cockpit went blank before coming back on, indicating that the system had switched to a backup system.
Ground vehicles can be kept simple, but dual backups for flying vehicles are a basic requirement. And if it weren't so difficult to explain, he could even collect the bullet that hit the nose of the aircraft, disassemble it into raw materials, print it into a 30mm steel needle, and return it to the other side.
This is why Xia Yu, even with a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars, still dares to charge ahead and fight on the front lines. As long as it's an attack of "throwing stones," he can catch the stones and block the damage.
Of course, as long as the vehicle can withstand the damage, Xia Yu doesn't need to go to such lengths. At least this time it's just an experiment, and the Mi-24V's airframe can completely withstand the second hit.
However, one shot would be enough for him to demand compensation from the British, and their target even managed to get their hands on the British starlight, so Jihuo Defense's future business is likely to be even better.
These guys would rather spend 30 to 40 million to hire PMC than have a Tiger tank of equal value shot down, because the subsequent damage could be more than ten times greater.
Reality is cruel. The impact of the last Tiger tank crash is still unfolding. Fortunately, they were hit by many bullets, and they were shot down while in the blue helmet formation, so there wasn't much criticism from the public.
In short, Xia Yu was worth the blow.
"Oh, I hit it, oh ho ho..."
On the ground, just as Sahara jumped up in joy, he suddenly realized that damned helicopter hadn't been shot down in mid-air. At the very least, it should have spun around and fallen to the ground!
There's nothing there; it's still at the same height.
No, it flew backwards and retreated.
"Pfft"
Sahara broke out in a cold sweat and quickly locked onto his target, firing a second shot.
Unfortunately, this time, Xia Yu had already retreated beyond the effective range of the starlight.
Once the solid fuel is burned up, the missile, which relies entirely on inertia for flight, completely loses its accuracy.
"What is that? The starlight of the British. Where did these damned terrorists get their anti-aircraft missiles?"
The entire process was broadcast live from a higher altitude by the MQ-9A, lasting only a few dozen seconds, before the older generals finally realized what was happening.
And although they didn't say it aloud, they subconsciously felt that the British were stirring up trouble again, but then they thought about it again and it didn't seem right.
They're in the same boat now, so the British have no reason to do this. On the contrary, the Russians who have shown ambition towards Afica are more suspicious.
But where did the starlight come from, Da Mao?
With Nanfei acting as a sieve, it wouldn't be difficult for Da Mao to get Starlight, but in reality, they had no motive.
The truth is that veteran jihadist Belmukhtar thought the British anti-aircraft missiles were pretty good, so he spent $1 million to buy two of them.
This missile is indeed quite good. If it were the original Mi-28 Hind or the newer Mi-28 Havoc, it would probably be able to kill in one shot. But encountering Xia Yu is a "blessing" for the Sahara. It's all tears.
"The attack helicopters of the concentrated fire defense are so powerful, they seem to be completely unaffected."
The army major general in charge of army aviation inquired.
"Yes, records show that their Mi-24V successfully made an emergency landing after being hit by four Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles, with no casualties on board. It's unclear whether this is the same aircraft."
The major beside him quickly spoke up.
"They have obviously modified and reinforced the helicopter airframe, and the shot just now seemed to have hit the machine gun turret of the Mi-24V. The pilot is also very skilled, and he adopted the most correct tactics in the shortest amount of time."
An ordinary pilot would indeed not be able to react even until death, but Xia Yu is a double ace pilot!
Whether it's helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, it's the No.1 in the PMC industry.
Upon hearing this, the generals and officers present were subconsciously very relieved.
Thankfully, it wasn't a Tiger tank that was deployed, and thankfully, the target of this attack was a concentrated fire defense. If it had been a Golden Oak or Blackfoot Alliance, they probably would have been destroyed!
"Wait, another one's coming! Could they have three?"
Upon seeing another starlight launch into the sky on screen, another Air Force Major General shouted loudly.
The Army version of the Starlight only has three versions: the vehicle-mounted eight-shot version, the launcher-mounted triple-shot version, and the last one, the shoulder-fired single-shot version.
This is the second shot already, so it's most likely the triple-gun version. If the enemy had the eight-gun vehicle version, they would definitely ambush at Oga Airport and wipe out the entire enemy team.
"It's alright, both helicopters have moved to a safe distance. Hey, what's he trying to do?"
The brigadier general who had been in charge of the air defense forces stepped forward and spoke, but then he discovered a new situation.
The Mi-24V aircraft belonging to Jihuo Defense retreated to a distance of 10 kilometers and began to descend until its nose was raised high in the live footage.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"
Based on the data provided by the fire control computer, Xia Yu pressed the rocket launch button without hesitation.
The two rocket pods fired 40 S-8 unguided rockets directly into the sky.
At this moment, the Mi-24V resembled a flying BM-21 Hail rocket launcher, launching air-to-ground rockets at a high angle, which was just a routine operation for the Soviet army during the First Ayutthaya War.
Experienced pilots can hit targets at close to vertical angles in dense buildings, while ace pilots can even precisely throw rockets into corners or blind spots in rock crevices.
For an ace like Xia Yu, these 40 S-8 rockets, which combined several warheads, flew in a parabolic trajectory for a mere ten kilometers before crashing down at a near-vertical angle, much to the astonishment of the Sahara.
"Boom boom boom boom boom"
In the violent explosion, the courtyard where Sahara was located was hit by 40 80mm rockets. The smoke and fire briefly illuminated the sky, painting a beautiful picture of death.
"Is this what concentrated fire defense means?"
In the command center of the military, someone murmured.
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