During this period of time, the large-scale deep space detection radars and high-precision telescopes equipped in the space carrier have continued to operate and began to collect all information about deep space civilization. Even, in order to better
To complete this task, people also launched several spy satellites in advance.
The spy satellites that have been deployed to the Deep Space Star have also joined the intelligence network.
A large amount of information began to flow to the combat command room of the space carrier. Under the analysis and processing of Zhao Changxing, the War Commissioner, and the combat staff, it became one piece of combat intelligence and passed it on to the combat spacecraft actually responsible for the attack.
The so-called strategic fulcrum responsibility of the space carrier is not for nothing. In addition to the responsibilities of supplies, repairs, emergency repairs, logistics, etc., it also needs to assume the responsibility of the command center, as well as the responsibilities of the "early warning aircraft" similar to the original Earth era.
With the intelligence support of the space carrier, these 20 combat spacecraft all have their own clear goals.
The No. 7 spacecraft where Cheng Kaitian was located directly selected a core base surrounded by the ruins of a large space base.
Everything placed in the core must be of vital importance. Once attacked by a cluster of projectiles, the wreckage of the destroyed outer bases will become their armor, which can still provide them with protection.
Faced with this kind of target, hydrogen bombs, nuclear missiles and projectile swarm attacks have little effect.
In this case, combat spaceships need to be dispatched.
Cheng Kaitian, who served as an intelligence officer, correspondent, observer, and commander, issued an attack order while paying close attention to whether the enemy had any intention to launch a counterattack in a weightless environment.
"yes!"
The attacker quickly adjusted the angle and pressed the launch button. One of the 100 "Stinger" rockets equipped on the belly of the Wu-1 combat spacecraft immediately flew away from the launcher.
The initial speed of the spacecraft coupled with its own thrust increased its speed to an extremely high level. It flew towards the target quickly like a poisonous stinger.
It is obvious that the faster the rocket, the lower the probability of being intercepted. Therefore, soldiers must find ways to increase its speed. It is the most economical and cost-effective way to use the initial velocity of the spacecraft to increase the speed of the rocket.
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In addition, ways to increase the speed of rockets include using the gravity of the planet, the speed of enemy targets, etc. In a complex battlefield, every commander must learn to flexibly use environmental factors to
Create favorable conditions yourself.
Every commander has received strict training in this area.
Cheng Kaitian's results have always been excellent. This time, he almost achieved the ultimate, making the rocket reach the highest speed.
At this moment, it flew quickly towards the target base surrounded by numerous debris at an ultra-high relative speed of nearly 7 kilometers per second.
Each "Stinger" rocket is loaded with 76 kilograms of high explosives in its warhead, and is equipped with a damage-destroying device, as well as target locking, tracking and other functional modules.
In terms of specific power, no matter how fast the electromagnetic gun projectiles are and how high their energy is, they cannot compare with high explosives. Since a cluster of electromagnetic gun projectiles cannot destroy you, then using high explosives can always kill the target.
Destroy!
Under Cheng Kaitian's close attention, in less than a minute, the stinger rocket hit the target accurately, and then exploded into a huge ball of fire. After the fire, he could clearly see the chaos everywhere.
The wreckage of the aircraft was broken off, and a large amount of gas leakage was seen.
Obviously, this explosion has torn apart the opponent's "armor" and exposed the most vulnerable interior.
Cheng Kaitian perked up and immediately shouted: "Accelerate at 5 o'clock, power 20! The machine gun attacks freely!"
The main purpose of accelerating in the other direction is to avoid being swept away by explosive debris.
The Wu-1 spacecraft has a certain thickness of armor. Of course, it is impossible for this armor to protect against electromagnetic gun projectiles. In fact, there is no armor with practical application significance, but it can still protect against the impact of explosion fragments. However, since it can avoid
If it is running, there is no need to bear it. If the engine is damaged by chance, it will be over.
At this moment, under the operation of the machine gunner, the high-speed multi-barreled machine gun also equipped on the belly of the spacecraft began to roar.
Every minute, the high-rate multi-barreled machine gun can fire 300 bullets driven by gunpowder with a mass of up to 3.9 grams. In a relatively static state, the exit speed of the bullet is as high as 1.5 kilometers per second. From this calculation, the kinetic energy of each bullet
, with 4.4 kilojoules. This is of course not as good as electromagnetic gun projectiles, but with their specially designed structure, they also have the ability to tear through thick steel plates.
In particular, combined with various environments in the battlefield, including speed bonuses such as planet gravity, own speed, opponent's speed, etc., when it hits the target, its relative speed is as high as 4.3 kilometers per second. Calculated in this way, its kinetic energy is
Up to 36 kilojoules, even more than some electromagnetic gun projectiles!
Without the thick outer "armor", its internal targets have absolutely no defense against such powerful bullets.
Under the bombardment of 300 bullets per minute, in just a few minutes, the base that was still intact under heavy protection turned into ruins.
After confirming that the target was destroyed, Cheng Kaitian quickly turned his attention to the next target.
At this moment, the intelligence network suddenly fed back a piece of information to Cheng Kaitian.
"There are rockets flying towards us!"
Without any time to think, Cheng Kaitian immediately issued an order: "Move at full speed! Avoid the attack! Machine gunner, at 6 o'clock, intercept the target!"
Combat spaceship No. 7 immediately entered a state of full acceleration. This sudden acceleration immediately pressed the soldiers who were originally suspended above the seats and were only held in place by their seat belts to prevent them from flying away.
The acceleration of combat spaceships is not comparable to that of bulky and bulky targets like space carriers. Their push-back feeling is much greater than that of passenger planes in the Earth era. However, the soldiers have all received strict training, and to this extent
The gravity will not affect their movements.
With a silent explosion in space, the rocket turned into a ball of fire and disappeared. At the same time, Cheng Kaitian also heard a dense crash inside the spacecraft.
Apparently, some debris hit the spacecraft.
"There must be no electromagnetic gun pellets inside... Our spaceship armor cannot withstand it..."
Cheng Kaitian prayed silently.
In the battlefield, projectiles are flying wildly, and debris is flying everywhere. Radio waves are crisscrossing each other, making it extremely complicated.
Cheng Kaitian concentrated on finding the target, destroying the target, and at the same time avoiding the enemy's attack as much as possible.
The enemy obviously also has certain systematic combat capabilities, and is also trying to launch an attack on itself at this moment. Electromagnetic gun projectiles, rocket launchers, laser beams, etc. are also very powerful.
But Cheng Kaitian's luck is pretty good. So far, his spaceship has not suffered much damage.
but……
The arrival of a piece of news filled his heart with sadness.
"Spaceship No. 16 was hit and lost its ability to maneuver."
On such a chaotic battlefield, losing the ability to maneuver is basically a death sentence.
If the damage is not serious and the ship's engineers can handle it, then that's fine. If it can't be handled, then a few electromagnetic gun pellets or a rocket can wipe out the entire spacecraft.
On the battlefield, due to limitations in technology, spacecraft performance, etc., human civilization at this stage basically does not have any ability to rescue friendly forces.
People have not found any method to achieve effective rescue of friendly forces through tactical means at the current level. After all, this is the first close space combat in the history of human civilization. All the theories and tactics that support people's operations are
Comes from simulation and speculation.
Every soldier knows in his heart that as soon as he goes to the battlefield, his life is dependent on the safety of the spacecraft. And the safety of the spacecraft... to be honest, depends on luck.
Once the spacecraft is damaged, there is no way out and they can only wait to die.
But the soldiers still stepped onto the battlefield without hesitation.
"Spaceship No. 16, damaged in battle."
A rocket from a deep space civilization accurately hit Spaceship No. 16, which had lost its ability to escape and intercept, and directly blew it up.
Since the beginning of this war, human civilization has experienced death for the first time.
After suppressing the deep pain in his heart, Cheng Kaitian's expression became more serious.
"Continue the attack!"
The fierce fighting continued. After a few hours, Cheng Kaitian observed that the fuel reserves were running low. There were only a few rockets and bullets left.
"It's time to return."
After getting permission from the command center, spacecraft No. 7 started the engine again, carefully left the battlefield, and used the last remaining fuel to return to the space carrier. Before him, several spacecraft had already returned early.
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Of course, there are some people and some spaceships who will never come back.
Spacecraft fuel is limited. How to balance acceleration and fuel consumption, and balance the contradiction between ammunition consumption and combat effectiveness is also a university question. Obviously, Cheng Kaitian's achievements in this first practical battle are still
excellent.
"Doctor! Doctor! Come for a physical examination, engineers come to inspect the spacecraft! Replenish ammunition, replenish fuel, hurry! Backup operator is ready!"
Like stars holding the moon, Cheng Kaitian and the others were pulled directly to the hospital. After the spacecraft is repaired, the backup soldiers will take over the duties of the Cheng Kaitian and the others and continue to drive the spacecraft to fight.
The high-intensity and highly stressful battle finally came to an end. Although there were no injuries, Cheng Kaitian still felt as if he was exhausted.