Avoid the opponent's pursuit and look for opportunities to counterattack.
Fighters at that time were required to have a high degree of maneuverability. The fundamental purpose was to achieve these two points.
Obviously, one-on-one or two-on-two, the I-15 has no chance at all.
Unless it's two against one, there's no chance of survival.
But it's hard to say.
In an era without automatic missile locking, a fighter jet could still escape even if its tail was bitten.
Both shells and bullets travel in a straight line. They are all aimed mechanically or manually. The hit rate is relatively low.
The Japanese fighter planes were faster and more maneuverable, so they were naturally easier to escape.
Therefore, it must be beaten.
It must be a fatal blow.
But it seems unnecessary for twelve planes to attack at the same time.
Three or four planes attacked at the same time, and the firepower was already saturated.
so……
Attack three targets at the same time?
wipe……
This requires a little mental calculation!
Controlling three teams at the same time and chasing three targets may be the limit of your brain power.
Later generations of early warning aircraft are said to be able to track hundreds of targets at the same time. It is really amazing.
Close your eyes and rest your mind.
Calm down for thirty seconds first.
Three goals…
It should be possible...
Then do it!
"Comrade Yegorov, I am going to divide you into three groups and hunt down three enemy planes respectively."
"Look at the other two team leaders, who is the right one..."
"Palov! Joseph!"
"good!"
Zhang Yong immediately divided into groups.
He had marked all twelve Soviet pilots.
Issue instructions one by one.
"Kutakhov, turn right, course 331, altitude 2800, speed 280! Form with Parov!"
"Alexei, you and Joseph form a group and turn left..."
"Chepov, you..."
Suddenly I had the illusion that I was fighting with the click of a mouse.
Aren't the aircraft on the air command map a combat unit?
Move the mouse around to group and attack different targets.
Soon, the three groups were formed and headed towards different targets.
"Joseph team, your heading is 180, due south, altitude 3900, the target is about 3000 meters in front of you..."
Start by selecting the first target.
This target is the closest and most vulnerable to attack.
No tail biting.
Fire directly from the side.
Four against one, there should be a chance.
Even if you miss, it's okay. Just get used to it.
Air combat is inherently full of uncertainty. No one can guarantee the outcome.
It's more mysterious than ground combat.
"Palov team, your heading is 320, altitude 4500, stand by."
"Egorov team, your heading is 120, altitude 4200, stand by."
Zhang Yong's brain cannot operate at high speed at the same time.
I have to deal with one first.
"Joseph's team, speed up!"
"clear!"
Joseph agreed and immediately accelerated.
Although they couldn't see anything in front, they believed in Zhang Yong's instructions.
There are messy clouds above the battlefield. To a certain extent, they affect the field of vision. At the same time, they also create conditions for enemy aircraft to hide.
"2000 meters..."
"1000 meters..."
"Attention, the enemy plane is about to pass in front of you."
"You decide to open fire yourself."
Zhang Yong terminated the order.
The airborne map showed that the enemy planes arrived on time.
It's right in front of Joseph's group. The height and orientation are good. The distance is about three hundred meters.
It's absolutely fine to fire from the side. However, whether you can hit it depends on skill and luck.
The latter is even more important.
Joseph:……
Sure enough, the enemy plane appeared.
Come out from inside the clouds.
He happened to be passing in front of his group.
"Fire!"
He immediately gave the order.
Four I-15s opened fire immediately.
A dense barrage of bullets was fired at the Japanese aircraft passing in front.
"Baga..."
The Japanese pilots were shocked.
He didn't expect that he would be ambushed.
Damn it!
Cloud avoidance is completely useless?
I had been hiding in the clouds just now, how did the other party catch me?
incredible.
Unbelievable.
Subconsciously pushing the joystick forward, trying to dive quickly to avoid the attack.
However, it was useless.
Four Yi-15 fighter jets opened fire at the same time, and the ballistics were inherently high and low.
As a result, he avoided the high trajectory, but was hit by the low trajectory. The bullet hit the cockpit exactly. The Japanese pilot was killed on the spot.
"Hit!"
"Hit!"
"Zhang, we hit the target! We hit it!"
Joseph shouted excitedly.
Other pilots also roared.
So happy.
It turns out that fighting is so simple.
Just wait for the enemy planes to arrive and then fire.
Because the distance was so close, the cockpit of the Japanese aircraft could be seen with the naked eye, and a lot of blood was splashed out.
The enemy plane, which was not controlled by the pilot, rolled chaotically in the air and began to fall to the ground.
"Zhang! The Japanese pilot is dead!"
"Received. You will return immediately."
"Return?"
"Yes. You have no combat missions. Return."
"yes."
"Your group will collectively turn left, heading 305. The airport is about 35 kilometers ahead of you."
"Roger. Let's return."
"good."
"Zhang, thank you!"
"No need. You are forbidden to speak."
"clear."
Joseph immediately returned with the group.
The communication channel is no longer used because other people want to use it. Especially Zhang Yong wants to use it.
Zhang Yong breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally there is a group that can be left alone.
The remaining two groups seem to be difficult to deal with. Mainly because they have no chance.
The other two Japanese aircraft were very cunning. They seemed to be far away from the battlefield, but they were not completely far away. They seemed to be far away.
One was over Yugan County.
One was over Jinxian County.
"Palov, how much fuel do you have left?"
"Report! Zhang, I still have two-thirds of the fuel. The voyage is about 350 kilometers."
"Your target is about fifty kilometers away from you. Do you want to pursue it?"
"Of course! Chase!"
"Okay then. Team Palov, you guys collectively turn right, heading 45, altitude 3700, speed 300."
"clear!"
The Parlov team immediately turned around and flew towards Yugan County.
Without clear instructions, it would be impossible for them to operate like this because they have no idea where the enemy planes are.
According to the operating procedures, we will only search at close range and cannot go fifty kilometers away.
But now, knowing exactly where the target is, it is so exciting to fight.
"The enemy plane is not at this location. But you have to follow me. Otherwise, the radio will be interrupted."
"clear!"
Yegorov was very patient.
He understood that Zhang Yong wanted to deal with Joseph's side first.
Joseph wanted to fly fifty kilometers to pursue the target, and Zhang Yong had to follow him. Otherwise, the order could not be issued.
The maximum transmission distance of radio at that time was about fifty kilometers.
Once outside this distance, communication is limited.
Without Zhang Yong's instructions, Joseph's team would have been blind and had no idea where the enemy planes were.
Technical limitations.
There is no way.
Zhang Yong himself also turned to ensure that Joseph's team was within radio range.
I envy the satellite communications of later generations! The distance is so far!
Even if you are lying comfortably in the airport, you can command the battle smoothly.
"Commissioner Zhang..."
Zhang Ping's voice came from the channel.
When he found that no one spoke for a while, he dared to interrupt.
"The fourth enemy plane has been shot down."
"The crash site should be between Qianfang Town and Qili Township."
"Banned!"
Zhang Yong gave a short answer.
Zhang Ping did not respond.
Banned.
Air communications are the most important thing.
The ground has no way of knowing what's going on in the air, so we can only wait patiently.
Every ground commander must have a strong psychological quality because the process of worrying about gains and losses is really painful.
"Joseph's team, you are very close to the enemy plane."
"The target is in front of you to the right, about eight kilometers away. Do you want to attack with a tail bite, or fire from the flank?"
"Zhang, we follow your orders."
"Then prepare to fire from the flank. Maintain heading 155 and altitude 4900."
"clear!"
Joseph's group began to gain altitude.
The target enemy aircraft was flying very high. It was obviously looking for a relatively safe space.
5000 meters…
2000 meters…
The distance between the two sides is getting closer and closer.
The Japanese aircraft seemed to be relatively comfortable and their trajectory was relatively stable.
It may not have thought that it would be targeted by its opponent after flying to an altitude of 4,900 meters.
1500 meters…
800 meters…
"Joseph's team, you are about to see the target."
"You decide how to fire."
Zhang Yong terminated the order.
Joseph and others turned their heads and looked left and right.
No enemy planes were seen.
There are only messy clouds around.
Clouds of various sizes are floating in the sky in confusion.
Could it be...
Suddenly, a plane jumped out of the clouds.
oh!
The target is coming!
Joseph's eyes suddenly lit up!
So accurate!
The Japanese plane was right in front of me.
"Fire!"
"Fire!"
Joseph ordered without hesitation.
Pull the trigger at the same time.
"Chi chi chi..."
"Chi chi chi..."
A string of bullets floated forward.
As a result, it missed.
Is there a slight difference in height?
The Japanese aircraft immediately accelerated and tried to escape.
result……
A string of bullets from behind hit its wings.
The damaged wings were torn apart by high-altitude airflow, causing the plane to lose control and its speed dropped sharply.
Joseph turned immediately and continued firing.
"Chi chi chi..."
"Chi chi chi..."
Other I-15 fighter jets also opened fire.
A string of bullets swept towards the out-of-control Japanese aircraft. Many bullets hit it.
But the Japanese pilot was not hit and was still trying to control the plane. Unfortunately, it was useless.
Being chased and shot.
More bullets hit. Then it burst into flames.
In the end, the Japanese aircraft completely lost control and rolled towards the ground.
The pilot climbed out of the cockpit and parachuted out.
Zhang Yong also saw it.
Indifferent.
parachute?
Then just wait to be captured alive!
Where did this place come from? The local people were very busy.
"Zhang! We hit!"
"good."
"Confirmed that the enemy plane crashed! The enemy pilot parachuted out!"
"Copy that. You can return home."
"yes!"
Joseph happily agreed.
Their mission has been completed and they can return.
Return with the joy of victory!
"Adjust the heading to 290, the airport is 90 kilometers ahead of you."
"clear."
"No words."
Zhang Yong kicked the other party out of the group chat.
It's none of your business.
From now on, only Egorov's group needs to be commanded.
I suddenly felt much more relaxed.
Not to mention, commanding three teams at the same time was very nerve-wracking.
I'm afraid that some team will make a mistake and something unexpected will happen.
The human brain is indeed very sophisticated. However, it cannot withstand high-intensity and long-term calculations like computers.
Fortunately, thanks to the blessing of the system, the tasks of the first two groups were successfully completed.
All battles are solved face to face.
Facts have proved that this is how air combat should be.
A fatal blow.
If you miss a hit, run away immediately.
Don't give enemy planes a chance to counterattack, because your aircraft's performance and skills are not as good as others.
"Comrade Yegorov!"
"Zhang, we are all waiting for your orders!"
"Turn left! Big turn, heading 220, the enemy plane is in the southwest!"
"clear!"
Yegorov immediately led the team to turn.
Zhang Yong himself also accelerated to catch up.
Look at the fuel gauge. It's a bit bad. It bottomed out soon.
It is estimated that it lasts for more than ten minutes.
He must land within fifteen minutes. Otherwise, there is a risk of crashing.
The BA-65 is not the Yi-15, and its performance in forced landing is very bad. If it is forced to land, it is extremely likely that the aircraft will be destroyed and everyone will be killed.
Relatively speaking, the Yi-15 is easier to make an emergency landing. Its two front landing gears are very strong, which is also conducive to surviving an emergency landing.
The Japanese aircraft was thirty kilometers away, heading west-northwest.
I wonder what the Japanese pilots had in mind and why they didn’t run away?
The situation is not right, please retreat immediately!
If you stay here and wait, are you going to kill someone on your own initiative?
That's good. Come and welcome.
"Egorov Group, turn left, heading 305, the enemy plane is about 20 kilometers ahead of you."
"clear."
Egorov's team immediately dispatched.
accelerate.
Quickly shorten the distance.
As a result, an accident occurred. The Japanese aircraft also turned.
It turned from heading northwest to due east. Apparently it wanted to return to the center of the battlefield just now to see what happened.
In this way, the enemy and we are facing each other head-on.
"Egorov..."
"Zhang, please give the order!"
"The target is flying towards you. Do you want to fight it head-on, or go behind it..."
"I choose to face it head-on!"
"Okay. Keep the heading 305 and the altitude 4500. The enemy plane is right in front of you. The current distance is 8000 meters."
"clear."
Yegorov answered loudly.
They're not afraid of a head-on confrontation. In fact, they welcome it.
Why?
Because the I-15's speed and maneuverability are not enough.
In the battles before Zhang Yong appeared, both the I-15 and the I-16 suffered heavy losses.
Their opponent was the Japanese invaders' Type 96 carrier-based aircraft.
The speed and maneuverability of the latter are obviously superior to those of the I-15 and I-16. They clearly have the upper hand in dogfights.
However, if they were shooting at each other face to face, it would be hard to say who would win.
Especially now, there are four Yi-15 fighter jets. Four against one.
A burst of firepower output will definitely kill your opponent.
Even if you are damaged, the airport is nearby and you still have a chance to return home safely.
If this is not possible, skydiving is within the control of the national army and is relatively safe.
"5000 meters..."
"2000 meters..."
"Dive! Enemy aircraft altitude 3900!"
"receive!"
Yegorov was in high spirits.
The other three Soviet pilots were also very excited.
Zhang Yong created the best combat conditions for them.
front.
dive.
You can catch the Japanese aircraft by surprise.
Dive immediately.
Sure enough, the target appeared.
The distance between the two sides quickly shortened.
1000 meters…
500 meters…
"Baga..."
The Japanese pilots sensed something was wrong.
Directly above him, four Yi-15 fighter jets were rushing down frantically.
It's terrible...
He was ambushed.
The other party is waiting for me up there!
Damn...
Rushing to putt, dive, and try to avoid.
However……
All this has long been planned by Yegorov and others.
After finding the target, Zhang Yong does not need to direct the rest. They will take targeted measures themselves.
"Chi chi chi..."
"Chi chi chi..."
The first I-15 opened fire quickly.
Missed.
The target enemy aircraft dives very quickly.
The maneuverability of the Type 96 carrier-based aircraft is indeed superior.
"Chi chi chi..."
"Chi chi chi..."
The second I-15 followed and opened fire.
This time, it hit. It hit the tail of the target enemy aircraft.
"Chi chi chi..."
"Chi chi chi..."
The third I-15 then opened fire.
Four Yi-15 fighter jets are equipped in echelons and attack in echelons.
No matter how the target enemy aircraft dives, it is impossible to completely avoid it.
Sure enough, the second one hit.
Then, the third one also hit.
It seemed that the fourth one no longer needed to fire because the third one had already killed the pilot.
"Zhang! We hit the target!" Yegorov reported excitedly.
"Congratulations! I'm the first to return. My fuel level has bottomed out." Zhang Yong spoke calmly.
"Okay, okay, you return first!"
"You turn and keep heading 315. The airport is about 45 kilometers ahead of you."
"Copy that. Land as soon as possible!"
"good!"
Zhang Yong stopped talking.
Fly back quickly.
"Didi!"
"Didi!"
The fuel gauge sounds an alarm.
Oil has really bottomed out.
I'm a little worried. Don't stop the engine!
Don't...
Don't...
Finally we saw the airport.
fine……
fine……
Just then, the engine stopped.
The propeller gradually stopped rotating. The aircraft could only rely on inertia to move forward.
result……
Landed safely.
Finally, we arrived at the airport.
You can safely land on the ground simply relying on inertia.