Chapter 133 The Mole Truck Crew, Ready for Battle (Please Subscribe!)
"Don't worry, Andrei. Our company provides a month of paid leave every year, so you can go back and spend time with your daughter."
Xia Yu comforted his new employee.
Humans are not machines. The reason why PMC companies can maintain continuous output, whether they are fighting a war or on their way to a war, is because they have enough manpower to rotate and rest.
As fire defense grows in scale, it is becoming increasingly standardized.
"Yes, sir!"
Andrei's military bearing has returned.
He cherishes this new job, so he will try his best to do it.
"Our company has made certain modifications to both the Mi-24V and Gazelle, especially the Mi-24V, which has been enhanced with offensive and defensive capabilities, allowing pilots to use weapons for ground attacks even without a gunner."
Xia Yu began to explain his specific job duties to Andrei.
"Of course, having a gunner is best. If there is an important mission, my crew's gunner, Mongoose, will temporarily partner with you."
With the landing gear in place and the tires just before touching the ground, the A320's cFM International cFM56-5B engine was pushed back by hydraulic struts, causing the speed to drop instantly.
After testing its maneuverability, the Mirage 2000C engaged afterburner and sped off into the distance before breaking the sound barrier.
Using a Mi-24V to deploy such a 6-man team is the most convenient, but the firepower makes it easy for the small team to infiltrate and be wiped out in a frontal attack.
Kohler's Weasel crew, and the number 1 group that hasn't been paired yet, we haven't completed our first sublimation, which is also the source of our confidence to challenge the White Hat team.
"Buzz~~"
But then, the wolfhound misunderstood my intentions, thinking I was going to hunt the wolverine, and ended up getting a good beating from it.
“That’s Kuhn. He was transferred to the Puma crew as a gunner before you enlisted. I’ve been dealing with this mK30 2/Abm autocannon longer than you. Before enlisting, I was a freelance photographer.”
Old Mirage, old Etendard, Jaguar, C-160 transport aircraft, CM-170 trainer aircraft, a total of less than 300 aircraft lay sprawled on the ground of the base, exposed to the wind and sun of the temperate maritime climate, looking utterly dilapidated.
"He's bad, but we still welcome him to join the concentrated fire defense."
"By the way, have you chosen a code name yet?"
Kohler continued.
For the following reasons, Kohler decided not to change the aircraft, but to change the playing style.
"Boss, introduce him to me. This is Lyman, the least talented tank driver you've ever seen during my service. Before enlisting, I drove an excavator back in my hometown."
The problem was that Andrei's opponents, who lacked air defense awareness, were mostly organized rebel groups. Compared to large tribal rebel forces, the Great Bird remained at the bottom of the food chain.
Oh, we haven't made any profit yet.
The only drawback is probably not its protective capabilities; its heavy-duty design limits Wu Ke's performance.
Kohler, who had just returned to Konluga, was unaware that Afika had, in such a short time, restored the sealed-off fighter jets to a usable state by waving banknotes.
"Boss, dinner's ready!"
It's important that the shrews and wolverines speak French, as we can't communicate with Xia Yu in German within the crew, or with Xiao Jia in English outside the company. It's not that we're particularly good at communicating with the locals.
Wu Kecong went to great lengths that time, managing to acquire only a Mirage 2000C. It was like a bad horse with a bad saddle; the missiles were all within his capabilities, and he managed to get the latest batch from the latest production date.
"Yes, sir, that was a major reason why you chose to go to Andrei."
Without that confidence, even with the worst equipment, you're just feeding the enemy.
But such prices are never available. Operating your own aircraft is the most cost-effective option, especially since the upfront investment would be substantial.
Ground vehicles, combat personnel, and air vehicles—the enemy completely outnumbered us across the board. But it was precisely because of our relentless pursuit (with a little help from the system) that we were able to achieve such a stalemate with that established company.
I am also of mixed race. I spent a small portion of my adult life living with my parents in Australia, except during summer vacation when I would visit my grandfather's house in Zhuwei.
Looking up from below, one cannot see the small number of abandoned fighter jets and transport planes.
It was really profitable, but the money was well spent, especially compared to the "Intruder" squadrons that used expensive aircraft like the F-16 and F-35.
"Did you bring your camera? The conditions in Andrei are harsh, but the ugly natural landscape is worth recording with a camera."
Excluding airborne weapons, avionics, and fire control systems, the civilian version of the Big Bird is not expensive.
After Wu Kecong, who had completed his resignation procedures, stayed in Basai for another day, Kohler finally met Xia Yu and the other eight.
Because the minimum flight distance is only a little over 6,000 kilometers, and we need to refuel en route from Europe, we decided to give Wu Ke a ride along the way. Our charter flight was not expensive.
The same effect would cost tens of billions, so it's more cost-effective to outsource it.
If the avionics and fire control system are not available, the fire control system cannot be used from the Gazelle; if the AGM-114 Hellfire is not available, the HOT 3 cannot be used; if the original M-260 single-tube 70mm rocket launcher is not available, then we will use the domestically produced eleven-tube 57mm rocket pod.
"Sergeant Wu Ke, codename Wolverine, reporting to you."
That wasn't a death row of corpses. The Germans were thinking of reactivating those outdated planes, along with the air station, and forgetting about them on the list of good assets for the Air Force's logistics.
Passenger plane engines commonly use that kind of thrust reverser technology, but it's much less common in fighter jets. The Tornado that Kohler is planning to buy is one of those models, but its exhaust is too weak, making the rear of the plane very dirty.
Closer by, the mole vehicle crew also returned from the training ground, kicking up clouds of dust.
After exchanging a few more words, Lyman talked about the adaptation process of returning to society before entering military service.
Wu Ke speaks very directly. Salary is only one aspect of my career choice. Having never left Europe in my life, I want to use my camera to explore its world.
Helicopters have higher operating costs and a wider range of missions, making it harder to rack up hours compared to jet fighters, but 5,000+ hours is still impressive.
Kohler saw the white-hatted man's renewed retreat as a bad opportunity to practice his skills.
A fine sword is forged through tempering and polishing; it loses its spirit only after being stained with blood. Similarly, even the most elite team lacks the potential to become a ace only if it has not been tempered by war.
The hourly wage of nearly 20 euros after tax for operating an excavator is quite good, but that exciting and tranquil life is not what I want.
Don't let illness take you down before you even have a chance to fight the enemy.
The oryx approached from nearby, and the anti-aircraft vehicle, hidden in the shade of the trees, reacted.
Of course, it doesn't yet include close air support, aerial refueling, and training programs for aircrew and ground mission system operators in response to attacks/retreats.
With the addition of these two individuals, the Mole Car Crew was officially formed.
Pierre piloted the helicopter and made a special landing on the helipad, demonstrating his more than ten years of service and accumulated 5,000+ flight hours.
Wolverine is the pseudonym Wu Ke gave himself, and it's also an animal from the area outside the Zhuwei Forest, my mother's hometown.
If you were hit by a shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile, your chances of survival if you abandoned the aircraft while carrying a paraglider might be even lower.
Then I filmed a wolverine, a creature that looks rather silly. After filming it, I couldn't understand how that guy could possibly be the prototype for Wolverine.
"Welcome him to the Firepower Defense team. I hope you had a pleasant time together before."
However, I still have to say something bad: the wolverines and honey badgers are all gone. When will the company get another badger? Then we can make up three badgers.
That was to test the engine's performance and lifespan, since the aircraft had been used by the teenager after being stored away, and it was considered to be in poor condition.
Kohler even buys new ones, directly buying two seventh-hand Big Birds, and the modification can be completed in one go.
The small base has two 3,000-meter-long running tracks arranged in an X shape running through it.
Before returning from West Banya, Jihuo Defense had already entered a state of wartime readiness.
Sure enough, everyone who comes to our company is talented; even professional photographers have come. I also quite like bad photography.
Like beautiful women who deal with military vehicles and engineering machinery year-round, they may not even have a pair of delicate, smooth hands.
"Reporting to Sergeant Lyman, a driver in the Armored Grenadier Corps of the Federal Defense Forces."
As soon as I finished, I planned to use the anti-aircraft interceptor Tornado against the Mirage F1. Although I still chose the Harrier as the first choice, there was controversy about whether the AdV Tornado shot down the Mirage F1.
Those were also the most leisurely times for Kuhn. I would take my hunting rifle and camera, and lead the swan dog that my grandfather owned, and retreat into the forest to find the most beautiful moments.
After visiting Wu Kecong's small petri dish containing viruses and bacteria, all the medical interventions were unnecessary, especially since it was our first time there.
Lyman had complained to Xia Yu before, but little did he expect that the sergeant would actually give him an ordinary job.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
The Big Bird platform has been tested in real-world scenarios. Through decades of continuous iterations, it has become even more classic, especially in its pre-decline era.
It's not just the United States that does that; American companies like RAVN Aerospace, dExRoN, and dRAKEN International also provide adversary contracting services.
The old US Air Force alone brings us billions of dollars in contracts every year, not to mention the Navy and National Guard orders.
Leno is very skilled. I've driven the Phantom 2000 for over 500 hours, but what can I do when I'm driving a Phantom F1 with an expired missile attached?
Fixed-wing aircraft like the F-4K, which require runways, only perform long-range bombing missions, while frontline fire support is handled by the Mi-24V.
The infantry fighting vehicle gunner, who shares the same name as a bathroom fixture brand, doesn't have the same talent as pressing the slow shutter button on a camera when it comes to pressing the machine gun fire button.
The Mole crew and Group 2 went out for joint training despite the threat, while the Weasel crew and Group 1 stayed in the village. The Glider crew took off twice a day for regular patrols, ready to confront the White Hats at any time.
Wu Ke also said with a smile.
Domestically, the worst troops were used as the opposing force, but Ridley Scott chose to outsource the project directly.
The high price of American weapons is a major issue; what we lack are not affordable alternatives, but rather the platforms that support those products.
Xia Yu then introduced another guy.
"Boom!"
"Whoosh~~"
The refurbished Mirage 2000C soared into the sky, ending its attempts at various maneuvers in the hands of a rear-air force pilot.
Both of those Gazelle helicopters will be put into service for museum use, and the company's operational fleet will likely select a new large helicopter.
Wu Ke has a rather negative view of the American's large helicopter. "White Eagle Fall" gave that large helicopter a bit of attention, even though it was originally a civilian model converted into an armed helicopter.
The helicopter piloting assistance provided by the system is also limited to over 5,000 hours for a single aircraft model, and over 5,000 hours for two aircraft models combined. It barely qualifies me as an ace pilot!
But it's safe inside. It would be more dangerous to just grab the machine gun while you're at it!
In addition, Andrei, piloting the Mi-24V, will also be in charge of the company's special operations.
"The train conductor gave it a name, Shrew."
Lyman is short, and her career path is not quite like Kohler's, but unlike me, she didn't choose to start her own business, which resulted in her losing a lot of money.
I long for those days outside of my memories, when I was driving a tank and leading the charge.
But now, the white-hatted woman has chosen the Phantom 2000, and the AdV-type Tornado with its medium-range missiles also has an advantage, still appearing and disappearing like a sea harrier beauty.
Fully armed and holding an MG3, Nikolai shouted to Kohler.
The museum's blueprints haven't been completed yet, and less than 50% of the building materials have been prepared. Construction can officially begin once the threat of the White Hat is resolved.
If you knew, you'd only wonder, "Are they rushing to be reborn?"
It's not that you're bad if you can't identify the enemy; it's that you're worried about your own people getting attacked. But if it's definitely the enemy, then what's wrong with that? Just do it!
That is Satodan, which is about 100 kilometers away from Bali. The 297th Airport located there is in a semi-abandoned state.
Lyman saluted, then his two equally smooth little hands clasped together.
Our team, from the infantry fighting vehicle crew to the mechanized infantry squad, consisted of new recruits, except for Xia Yu, who was a veteran. We weren't completely unfamiliar with actual combat.
Well, the codenames are not very much in line with the style of Focused Fire Defense; they're all large mammals. After all, we're not a "big" company!
We make small-scale acquisitions of used fighter jets internationally, recruit pilots, and conduct simulated air combat with developed countries that can afford it.
Group 2 has been with the team for 3 years, averaging more than 14 parachute jumps per year. In addition to supplementing the company's regular mechanized infantry, they also take on tasks such as rappelling behind enemy lines and special reconnaissance/operations by parachuting.
With that kind of fighting power, even Wolverine was a bit lacking. Kuhn also hoped that he could be like the Wolverine and defeat every opponent he encountered in Andrei.
A life lived step by step—working, getting married, raising children—is predictable and predictable.
Without delay, eight people were taken to the local clinic to receive vaccines for typhoid fever and other diseases, and oral medications for malaria and cholera.
Kohler and Wu Ke shook hands and said.
"The Gazelle is used less for transportation and self-defense. The company currently only operates two. One is directly under your command, and the other is used by you in conjunction with a Mi-24V."
One of the runways, which was in relatively poor condition, was leased to a German rival service contractor called ARES.
Once everything was ready, the seven people boarded the chartered plane for their return trip, a U-Philippines Airbus A320 business jet.
The beautiful Shate is a terrible example. The Seven Little Good People's arsenal was completely open to us like a supermarket, but look at what we did with our "heroic weapons"—it's a disgrace to RMB players!
We still need to fly fewer aircraft types and accumulate fewer flight hours.
The same goes for Germany. ARES was even able to get their hands on the Mirage 2000, which was something their competitors could only get their hands on. Naturally, Afica also approached us for test flights and even planned to rent our best pilots.
It's so hard to write before the battle; let's start the battle tomorrow!
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