The order to cancel the attack on Formation 022 was given by Wen Zhaohui.
Now he faces a difficult choice.
The King Kong-class destroyer formation is complete.
Now, although Huang Fang still controls the entire Xianlai Island waters, there are only four patrol boats there.
Apart from naval guns, these gadgets don't have much air defense capability at all.
The previous consideration was that the F-2B fleet would attack and venture into the attack range of the red side's land-based S-400E air defense system to launch an attack on the red side's 056A frigate, destroy all the anti-ship missiles hanging on the aircraft and then quickly break away.
, using the Mach 2 high speed to quickly retreat back to Nabo Airport.
Because it is 400 kilometers from the eastern coast of the red side to the waters of Seonrae Island, if the fleet ventures into the 300-kilometer range, it will take at least about 2 minutes for the red side to launch S-400E missiles to attack the F-2B fleet.
These 2 minutes are enough for the fleet to destroy all the ASM-3 anti-ship missiles and break away.
It's just a time difference.
It doesn't matter even if the red side knows his movements now.
Send a destroyer detachment to intercept yourself?
It's impossible.
By the time their 052D and other destroyers arrived to join the 056A, the day lilies were already cold.
This is also the reason why Wen Zhaohui agreed to this attack plan.
But things are different now.
The 001 aircraft carrier formation hundreds of kilometers away to the north actually sent 16 J15 carrier-based aircraft to attack the King Kong-class destroyer formation, indicating that they were already near Xianlai Island.
The J-15 has a maximum takeoff weight of 33 tons, a maximum speed of 2,700 kilometers per hour, a maximum range of 3,500 kilometers, and a maximum combat radius of 1,200 kilometers.
According to this performance, this fleet can cover all sea areas near Xianlai Island.
The most terrible thing is that according to the J15's usual attack mounting habits, they often mount four anti-ship missiles such as YJ-91 and two air-to-air missiles at the same time.
This time, the F-2B was anxious to get to the attack site as quickly as possible and attack before the 022 missile boat returned to safe waters, so it did not carry air-to-air combat bombs.
This means that it is very likely that the J15 fleet will turn back to the F-2B's route after attacking the Konggang-class destroyer formation, and hit the attacking fleet head-on.
When the F-2B, which does not carry air-to-air missiles, faces the J15, it is really a one-sided massacre.
Therefore, this is also the reason why Wen Zhaohui decided to cancel the mission.
4 destroyers have already been mounted, and 4 multi-purpose fighters cannot be mounted.
"Deputy Commander-in-Chief."
The communications officer came to report.
"The captain of the air attack formation has requested to speak to you."
"Take it over."
Soon, the formation leader's voice came from the channel.
"Sir, I request that the attack be carried out as planned. From now on, we can enter a low-flying state and avoid enemy radar searches as much as possible. Even if we cannot avoid it, we will still have the advantage in speed. When their J15 formation arrives, we will
already left."
Hearing what the captain of the F-2B attack formation said, a trace of hesitation flashed in Wen Zhaohui's eyes.
But he quickly responded: "No! It's too risky. If you are intercepted by the J15 formation, there is almost no possibility of escape. I have already lost a destroyer formation and cannot lose another flight formation."
"Sir, we have reached the edge of the attack range. Give me two minutes and I can complete the mission! We must not let the red team destroy four of our ships and let their 022 formation return to the home port in front of their eyes! I
Request to launch an attack again and carry out the original planned mission!"
Wen Zhaohui was silent.
The flight captain over there was obviously anxious.
Every minute and every second is very precious to them.
The final decision must be made immediately, otherwise the opportunity will be missed.
He glanced at the navigation, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"Sir, our attack formation has entered the attack range of enemy missiles. We are now lowering our flight altitude and requesting the mission again!"
Wen Zhaohui glanced at the screen, which showed the current position of the formation.
Indeed, we have entered the S-400E attack range.
The matter has reached this point, even if it is possible to retreat now, it is probably too late.
Li Zheng is not a fool.
Of course, he also saw this attack formation. The red side's Air Police 500 early warning aircraft had already started conducting early warning searches along the coastline.
This type of early warning aircraft has a detection range of 500 to 600 kilometers for high-altitude targets, with a maximum range of more than 900 kilometers; for low-altitude targets, the detection range is 300 to 400 kilometers. It can also detect more than 300 airborne or ground targets at the same time
Radars, accurately determine their position, direct unmanned aircraft to conduct electronic jamming, or direct anti-radar missiles to destroy enemy radar positions.
The electronic reconnaissance equipment installed on the Air Police 500 early warning aircraft can track and identify 250 targets at the same time, and can quickly calculate various parameters of 15 of the targets, and guide its own aircraft to attack the targets.
In fact, the low-flying F-2B has little significance. According to the current position of the attack formation, they must have been discovered by the red team.
Even if you make a U-turn, you will be intercepted by J15.
Instead of facing death no matter what, it's better to give it a try.
"Okay, I agree with you to launch the attack as planned! Be quick! Leave after the attack! Get out of the search range of the red team's early warning aircraft as quickly as possible, then fly over the sea at low altitude to avoid radar, and find the best route back to the wave base."
"yes!"
Hearing that Wen Zhaohui agreed to carry out the attack as planned, the formation leader laughed excitedly.
After arranging the F-2B attack formation, Wen Zhaohui immediately ordered: "Notify Huang Fang Nabo Airport and let the 204th Aviation Regiment take off an F-15J squadron to support the F-2B formation. In addition, order the four F-2B attack formations near Xianlai Island.
The patrol boat immediately turned to the direction of Okinori Island and retreated, don't stay there any longer!"
"yes!"
The staff officer immediately went to issue the order.
Long Gang looked at Wen Zhaohui, who looked a little ugly, and comforted him: "Adjust your emotions, this is just the beginning. We still have a lot of cards in our hands. Just stabilize your mentality and play your cards slowly. Losing a destroyer formation does not count."
What, now, the Canglong-class underwater formation has not been discovered yet. If their 001 aircraft carrier formation continues to go to Xianlai Island, it will definitely pass through our ambush circle, and then it will be the time to really get back to where we started."
After listening to his superior's words, Wen Zhaohui calmed down a little.
He returned to the electronic map and looked at the three Soryu-class submarines still lurking 200 kilometers northwest of Xianlai Island.
The submarine is still there.
They can still receive orders from Huang Fang.
But they didn't dare to call me back.
Once the call is returned, it is very likely that it will be discovered by the electronic reconnaissance system of the 001 aircraft carrier formation.
Even if the Soryu-class submarine is the world's first-class AIP submarine, it can operate in shallow water areas with a depth of less than 300 meters near the coastal waters of the red side. It cannot exert its silent potential at all. Once caught by a destroyer, it will be a dead end!
"Why don't you move..."
Wen Zhaohui looked at the No. 001 aircraft carrier formation that was motionless in place, and felt a little anxious in his heart.