The Tiger helicopter's canopy is made of multi-layered laminated bulletproof glass, which can withstand strafing from 7.62mm full-power rounds, so it can easily handle close-range 5.45x39mm bullets.
Seeing that only a thin layer had been shaved off, Xia Yu, still not satisfied, pulled out the empty magazine and took out a new one from the chest pocket.
It contained 30 rounds of 7N39 armor-piercing projectiles, which had only been introduced two years prior. The projectile cores used 92% tungsten and 8% cobalt, and were high-quality goods that Xia Yu, a tungsten alloy alien, had obtained from John.
I heard that it works better than the old 7N24, which is the 5.45bS with a tungsten carbide armor-piercing core. He hadn't had a chance to test it until today.
"Bang~ Bang~ Bang~~"
Insert the magazine, reverse the hand to chamber a round, and a series of gunshots, completely different from those of the 7.62x39mm, rang out. The thick canopy finally revealed a spiderweb-like pattern behind the white marks.
"I feel that the Germans and the Japanese have exaggerated the performance of the Tiger tank's bulletproof capabilities."
After firing the last bullet in the magazine, Xia Yu couldn't help but complain.
The spiderweb pattern on the canopy has only become denser; it's still a ways off from being able to penetrate it.
This is probably not even good enough to stop 7.62x51mm bullets. With this level of effectiveness, it's not far off from stopping 12.7x99mm bullets.
His chest piercing only had one magazine left, and it was loaded with subsonic rounds designed to be used with a PBS suppressor.
"Mongoose, come here and empty your magazine here."
Xia Yu gave up the shooting position.
"Boss, won't it shoot through?"
Hans asked hesitantly.
The MP7's 4.6x30mm bullets have decent armor-piercing capabilities, easily penetrating Level IIIA body armor at 200 meters. Meanwhile, the thousands of rebels could only muster a few Level III armors, which were worn by non-combat personnel, making the MP7's performance more than sufficient.
"Don't worry, it won't be penetrated by a single magazine."
Xia Yu reassured Hans that he would take care of the clothing.
"Da~da~da~da~~"
After taking a deep breath, Hans pulled the trigger, emptying a 40-round magazine in seconds. The spiderweb pattern had completely spread out.
"Bang!"
The wrecked cockpit canopy was smashed open by Xia Yu's rifle butt, revealing the pilot covered in shrapnel underneath.
Thankfully, this guy remained unconscious; otherwise, being constantly bombarded by short-barreled rifles and submachine guns would have put him under immense psychological pressure that most people couldn't withstand.
The two men worked together to lift the second member of the crew out of the plane; less than 10 minutes had passed since they arrived at the crash site.
Bullets and file meat down fast, haha, while on the other side, the mole vehicle crew…
"Pfft~ Whoosh~~"
The Weasel S30 fired its second short shot.
"Boom!"
A T-72M1 that appeared in the direction of Camp B4 was destroyed on the spot before it even entered its firing range.
"Thanks, Bag Glider. I'll treat you to roasted pork knuckle when we get back."
Kuhn said over the radio.
With drones hunting targets in the sky, their job is to eliminate the enemy one by one.
"It would be delicious with beer. Watch your left side. A group of people are coming out of the bunker. It's not very clear from the sky, but they should be carrying RPGs."
Andrei continued to provide early warnings for the mole vehicle crew.
"Understood, 01, pay attention to the left!"
As he spoke, Kuhn deactivated the active defense system.
The tanks are fine, but the Marder S30 is an infantry fighting vehicle. If you're not careful, the shrapnel from the interceptor missiles can easily wipe out an entire mechanized infantry squad.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
Before the machine gun of 03 opened fire, the left side of the rainforest fired two rockets, aiming directly at the Marder S30 as it adjusted its vehicle body.
"Boom~ Boom~~"
Two explosions rang out in succession. The first one got stuck in the grille armor on the side of the vehicle, creating a gap of more than ten centimeters in the intersecting steel bars. The metal jet sprayed into the air, and even the light explosive reactive armor wrapped around the side failed to detonate.
The second bullet was somewhat "deserved to die," hitting the front of the infantry fighting vehicle. The cLARA explosive reactive armor kit absorbed the damage and strictly adhered to the rule of "no damage even with smoke," without scratching the surrounding 02 and 04 armor plates.
"Damn it, I have some tinnitus!"
04 shook his head and said.
This kind of explosion can eliminate fragments, but it can't reduce the decibel level. The close-range explosion even made his noise-canceling headphones stop working.
That's how it is on the battlefield; even with maximum protection, hearing loss is inevitable, and everyone has to wear hearing aids after retirement.
"Thump~ thump~ thump~ thump~~"
The main gun of the Weasel S30 finally roared, and more than ten airburst shells turned into a rain of bullets, and the rainforest on the left side completely fell silent.
I'm not afraid of their attack, I'm afraid these guys will hide in their bunkers and not come out.
"Call 01, this is Huangyou. Send two people over, and bring the folding stretcher from the back of my vehicle."
Xia Yu called for backup.
They initially said the situation wasn't serious, so they each carried one of them out.
The heavy and cumbersome helmet can be removed, and there's no need for a pistol or anything like that.
After lightening the load, Xia Yu checked the pilot's injuries and found that he had multiple fractures and could not be carried on his back; he had to be carried out on a stretcher.
"oui, monsieur!" (Yes, Sir!)
Sergei responded.
He sent 02 and V back; both of them were burly. Although 03 was even stronger, he was a machine gunner and had to stay behind to provide suppressive fire.
They unfolded a folding stretcher, placed the man with multiple fractures on it, and Xia Yu and Hans each carried one end of the stretcher. 02 took off his backpack and carried the other man. V from Group 2 was also busy, holding a gun and keeping watch.
The four-person rescue team quickly moved out of the rainforest.
"Calling commander, this is Kosslinger. Enemy 107mm rocket artillery positions have been detected, totaling 5 guns. We are preparing to fire on you."
Andrei's words were like a bomb, exploding in everyone's hearts; they were about to be hit by rockets.
There are still rebel resistance troops here. Is Sasu trying to wipe out both sides in the melee?
"Quickly, fight and retreat at the same time. Let's move to the defensive line from which that armored unit came."
Xia Yu made a quick decision while running.
The rocket launch could happen in a matter of minutes, and there wouldn't be time to run. So he decided to do the opposite.
After sprinting 100 meters and leaving the rainforest, the Weasel S30 had already reversed and arrived at the T-64B1M.
The tail hatch opened, and the two men carried the stretcher and the wounded soldier into the passageway of the troop transport compartment. The other soldier, who was in better condition, was strapped to a mine-resistant seat with a seatbelt.
"Da~da~da~~"
Xia Yu and Hans returned to the T-64B1M, while combat personnel 02 and V boarded the nearest vehicle. The remaining five members of the assault team continued to suppress the enemy.
They didn't have time to get into the cabin, and the five men, no longer conserving their ammunition, poured out bullets until they took turns retreating to the convoy.
"They're trying to escape! Charge!"
Seeing that the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles that had been suppressing them were about to escape, the black men could no longer hold back. They grabbed machine guns and RPGs and rushed out of their cover and the woods, overestimating their abilities and trying to stop their opponents.
"Get in the car quickly!"
After Sergei finished speaking, he turned around and fired two shots. A machine gunner fell instantly, and the PKM stopped roaring.
The first 04 crew member to arrive clung to the empty Kornet launcher, climbed onto the vehicle body with his boots on the grille armor, and successfully attached himself to the turret.
This is the daily routine for Soviet mechanized infantry in non-late-stage or improved BMP infantry fighting vehicles; they would rather be mounted on the vehicle body than go into the troop compartment.
The rear cabin of the Weasel S30 was fairly spacious, but there was no time to get in in this emergency. Fortunately, the muscle memory from when they were using the bVp-m80A was still there, and Sergei and the others jumped up incredibly fast.
"Buzz~~"
The T-64B1M circled around and charged in, blocking the path between the Marder S30 and the enemy infantry.
"Whoosh~ Boom~~"
A rocket hit a tank that also had its active protection system turned off, but it was mercilessly stopped by the slat armor.
"Anti-tank missiles! We need anti-tank missiles! RPGs are useless against them!"
The junior officer in charge of organizing the attack cursed angrily.
As mere bait, how could they possibly allocate anti-tank missiles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? It's already quite generous that the RPGs are unlimited in quantity.
"Bang~ Bang~~"
"Everyone boarding the bus, please count off!"
"Fire four smoke grenades on the left side of the T-64B1M," Xia Yu shouted over the radio.
“01, 02, 03…”
Upon hearing the seventh sound and confirming that no one had fallen behind, both cars slammed on their accelerators.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
The next second, five rockets were launched from the dense forest, traveling seven or eight kilometers before crashing into the rainforest where the Tiger had fallen.
"Boom!"
One of the rockets, by sheer bad luck, landed on the wreckage of the helicopter. The already leaking self-sealing fuel tank, damaged by the impact, was ignited by the rocket's explosion, resulting in a deflagration.
The towering flames were reflected in the eyes of the people fleeing.
"It's not that coincidental, or rather, that's not the coincidence. They were probably aiming at our convoy, but they just missed."
Xia Yu's head shrank back into the driver's cockpit.
This way, the evidence is destroyed. Thanks to the rebels for the rocket.
"The boss is right, this is a test firing, the real intense firepower will follow."
Kuhn quickly added.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
Sure enough, just a few seconds later, they were met with a hail of bullets, with several bullets following closely behind them, almost hitting their heads like ticking timers.
Good news! They arrived at their destination and finally spotted the two vehicles targeting them. After slowing down, one of them turned around on the spot, put it in reverse, and drove into the semi-underground bunker of the two T-72M1s.
"Boom!"
A rocket hit the roof of Xia Yu's side, but it only caused some soil particles to fall. The 8-kilogram fragmentation warhead was no match for the anti-artillery design.
"What? They've taken refuge in our fortifications?"
After nearly 60 missiles were fired in a concentrated attack, the on-site report from his subordinates shocked the deputy chief of staff.
This is cheating!
Who would have thought that the "outhouse" he used to hide from artillery fire would be occupied by the enemy? He felt that the battle was over.
"General, the enemy is too cunning. They hid in our fortifications, our ambush tactics have completely failed, and they even rescued the people on the helicopter."
The deputy chief of staff contacted Sasudo.
"Yes, we failed. We should have broken up into smaller groups and waited for the right opportunity. Who knew that our stubbornness would lead to this situation?"
"Sasu said with a sigh."
"General, proceed according to plan. It's not too late to retreat now."
The deputy chief of staff persuaded Sasudo.
He felt that what had happened in Panaka was about to repeat itself, since he had failed to destroy the two vehicles under the firepower.
Damn drones, they must have spotted the rocket artillery position. If only we had shot it down along with the helicopter earlier.
The Sparrowhawk B suggests you might end up with the Super Sidewinder, which was shot down by a short-range missile outside the range of a shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile.
It would be a piece of cake to take down the older Sparrowhawk A missiles, but unfortunately Alexei did not provide ground modifications or sales of the R-73 short-range infrared missile along with its radar.
The old SAM-9 was passable, but Xia Yu had already eliminated the threat in the first place.
Schneider should be even more grateful to the concentrated fire defense. Without the previous series of bombing and harassment operations, the Tiger helicopter might not have been met with just two SAM-24s, but rather with Arrow-1 Plus missiles with larger warheads and stronger fragmentation damage.
In that case, Xia Yu wouldn't be able to scavenge trash and rescue people, since this firepower configuration is enough to beat up fixed-wing fighter jets; being blown up in mid-air would be the only outcome.
"Wait a little longer, just a little longer..."
"Sir, Busa's convoy has entered through the gap in the minefield they previously opened."
The latest intelligence report from the communications officer to the deputy chief of staff interrupted Sasu's words and made him no longer hesitate.
Yes, if it were just two vehicles, they could leave anytime. But all the vehicles of the Anka mechanized infantry battalion have broken into the camp. Are they really going to let him break out with anti-tank missiles?
Run! The stuff is all packed. The deputy chief of staff is here to stall for time. He'll definitely be able to escape successfully.
"I'm leaving right away, you must hold them off."
"yes!"
With the deputy chief of staff's words, Sasu ordered his trusted men to retreat to the nearest semi-underground bunker, where three Tiger tanks drove up.
Yes, three Tiger armored vehicles.
These are the same type of launcher as the Kornet Em system captured by Xia Yu, except that all three of his are heavily armored and have better overall performance than the Panhard VbL used by the concentrated fire defense, and they also have more internal space.
It looks like a four-wheeled vehicle, but it can actually carry a 10-person combat squad, and it's also enough to hold his elite core members and valuables.
Of course, following behind the three Tiger armored vehicles, a four-wheeled light truck emerged from another bunker.
The carriage was filled with weapons and ammunition that Sasu had prepared in advance. Having people and money wasn't enough; they also needed to have weapons.
The Tusi people on the other side will help him, but it's never wrong to be tough on yourself.
"Calling for a long vehicle, calling for a long vehicle, a convoy suspected to be Sasu has been spotted. They all look like nice cars. This guy is definitely planning to run away."
Andrei said excitedly over the radio.
Using drones to provide battlefield visibility is just icing on the cake; their real mission is to intercept Sasu, and now their target has finally appeared.
"Oh? How far is it from us?"
Xia Yu's tone was not surprised, because he had expected it.
People will run away once, and they will run away a second time. All they have to do is wait patiently.
"It's a bit far. They're further inside, not on the side where you are now. Also, that rocket artillery position has been reloaded."
Andrei replied in rapid succession.
Ideally, the boss could solve it directly, but since he can't, then it's up to them to step in.
"Alright, find a safe place to land the drone. We'll handle the recovery. The glider crew and interception team, officially on the move!"
"Oui, Monsieur!"
Andrei accepted the instructions in French.
After confirming the direction in which the Sasu convoy had last departed, he controlled Sparrowhawk A to fly over a rainforest outside the camp and minefield, and then shut down its engine.
The drone, having lost power, quickly plummeted to the ground until its parachute opened, and it slowly landed in the dense forest.
Having noted down the GPS coordinates of the landing point, Andrei quickly ran towards the Mi-24V opposite him.
"Bang!"
"How's the marsupial glider?"
Anton, who was dozing off while leaning against the bulkhead, heard the sound of the canopy closing and opened his eyes to ask Andrei, who was piloting the Hind into takeoff.
“Sasu ran away, the boss ordered an attack, we’re in for a job, everyone be alert.”
"Splash splash~~"
The other three, some sitting and some lying down, tensed up like springs, picked up their guns and got into position.
Capturing a general, even if it's just a Black general of questionable caliber, is a first for them, so excitement is understandable.
Following that was excitement; this old bastard was a repeat offender, and he must have packed up his most valuable possessions before running away.
Capture the enemy alive, complete the task assigned by the boss, and the spoils this time will definitely be plentiful.
"Sit tight, let's go!"
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
The Mi-24V took off, made a turn, and flew towards the border.
Regardless of fuel consumption, the old female Deer can fly at speeds of over 300 km/h, while the Tiger armored vehicle, which can reach 120 km/h on the road, can only reach half its speed at most when fully loaded, heavily laden, and off-road.
So even though they took a detour, Andrei and his men got ahead of Sasu's convoy and arrived at the border to wait for their prey.
In the middle Tiger tank, the preoccupied Sasu was unaware of all this; all he wanted now was to leave this hellish place as soon as possible.
"Thump~ Thump~ Whoosh~ Boom~~"
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
"Did you hear anything?"
In the first car, a black man tightly hugging his AKm asked the driver beside him nervously.
"That's the sound of cannons behind us; they're still fighting for us and Busa."
"No, listen carefully, it sounds like a propeller."
The female deer's flight was quite noisy, but the sounds of gunfire from the camp and the dense forest masked the noise of the propellers.
The farther the convoy was from the camp and the closer it got to the border, the louder the sound became.
"Oh no, there really is a helicopter! Tell the general immediately!"
After confirming that he hadn't misheard, the driver of the first vehicle quickly said...
It was too late. The Mi-24V, which had been flying low and lying in ambush at treetop level, suddenly jumped out and its thermal imaging directly locked onto the fleeing convoy.
Fire a HOT-3 and randomly send a car into the air?
No, they want to capture Sasu alive.
Andrei selected two Ub32A rocket pods, then aimed at the open ground in front of the convoy and pulled the launch button.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
More than a dozen S-5 unguided rockets were launched from the nest.
"Boom~ Boom~ Rumble~~"
The explosion and flames blocked the convoy's path, and all four vehicles braked simultaneously.
"Bang!"
The light truck, which was too close to the vehicle and was severely overloaded, was unable to brake in time and crashed into the rear of the third Tiger armored vehicle, which had already come to a stop.
"It's up to you now."
The Mi-24V flew to the side, and Anton pushed the 12.7mm door machine gun along the slide rail into place and locked it, aiming at the lead vehicle that was trying to reverse and escape, and pulled the trigger.
"Thump~ thump~ thump~ thump~~"
A burst of bullets was fired, and after confirming the landing points of the first few shots, the direction was adjusted. The next dozen or so bullets plowed through the hood of the first Tiger armored vehicle, leaving a series of holes.
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