Chapter 325 Intercepting Ballistic Missiles
Islamabad.※%※%,
The air battle has been on the fifth day.
"The Soviets changed their tactics and no longer used the tactics of large aircraft groups. We can be sure that our strikes over the past few days will let the Soviets know that it is not so easy to seize air supremacy over Afghanistan." said Arslan, Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
In the past few days, the Pakistan Air Force has repeatedly attacked, firmly guarding the air supremacy in northern Afghanistan. It has shot down hundreds of Soviet fighter jets, and less than ten of them have been lost. If it weren't for the purpose of expanding the scale of the war, the Pakistan Air Force would have wanted to continue the attack and enter Turkmenistan airspace.
Now, the Soviets no longer have any tricks, and the air is completely controlled by Pakistan. On the ground, the Soviets fought fiercely. Without the cooperation of the bombing force in the air, they had actually entered the mountains for hundreds of kilometers.
"Well, it seems that we have begun the second phase of the operation. The main forces of the Soviets have entered the mountainous areas. Our Free Army is time to come out to move and order the Afghan Free Army to take the initiative to attack and surround Jalalabad!"
The entire ground battle was lured away from the mountain, and under the control of Mhamad, the main forces of the Soviets first entered the mountainous areas. In this way, the big cities such as Jalalabad and Kabul, who were left on the periphery, were all empty. Take advantage of this opportunity to start regaining the big cities! Starting from Kabul!
Surrounding Jalalabad is also a bait.
The real purpose of Mhamad is Kabul! The capital of Afghanistan, the largest city in the north! Didn’t the Soviets want a big war? Then let’s fight!
"President, we are worried that the Soviets will continue to use ballistic missiles, and this time, they may launch more ballistic missiles and destroy all our air bases in one fell swoop." Musha Af said to Mhamad.
Mhamad nodded. It was true. When the Soviets faced a defeat in the battle, they would think of using ballistic missiles. This weapon was powerful. Moreover, the Soviets who were in a hurry might even use mushroom bullets if they really broke up.
Are you afraid? Of course you are not afraid!
"Americans are always slow. Are their missiles not ready yet?" asked Mhamad.
American!
After the Soviets used advanced ballistic missiles to attack Pakistan's Peshawar base, the United States immediately relaxed restrictions and decided to export Patriot air defense missiles to Pakistan. However, those who operated these missiles were all American troops, wearing Pakistani military uniforms, and came to help Pakistan fight against threats from the air.
Moreover, these are provided for free, and Pakistan does not have to pay any military expenses.
It is far from enough to justify these air defense missiles. Under Mhamad's strong insistence, the United States finally transported a Pershing 1 missile to Pakistan.
The Pershing 1 missile is a solid-mobile ground-to-ground tactical missile of the US Army. As a medium- and short-range missile, it pours in to provide rapid support to the war zone or general support to frontline troops. In the 1970s, this missile was deployed in large numbers in Europe. It was deployed in West Germany and could launch an attack on the Soviet Union at any time.
Now, the more advanced Pershing 2 missile has been successfully developed and gradually replaced this Pershing 1 missile.
"Last night, they did their last debugging. Now, they should be in a launchable state," Musha Af said.
"I really want to kick Americans in the butt, so slow!" Mhamad said: "Since everything is done, don't be too slow, let them conduct an interception experiment immediately!"
Intercept experiment!
Ballistic missiles are difficult to intercept. Even in later generations, Americans worked tirelessly to test their nmd and tmd, spending a lot of taxpayers' money. The interception effect seems to be, but many people point out that this kind of interception is a fraud.
When a ballistic missile falls at an extremely high speed, the interception is quite difficult and fast, and the reaction time left to one's side is short. The interceptor missile must move to the vicinity of the target missile to accurately destroy the missile. Therefore, it has been developed for decades in later generations, but the result is still not ideal.
The attacking side can just adjust its technology slightly, such as making a maneuverable move when the warhead re-enters the atmosphere, and completely throw away the opponent's interception system.
To build a big umbrella to protect one's own sky, it can strike others, and at the same time prevent others from hitting one's attacks, leaving oneself in absolute security, this is the American idea. Unfortunately, this idea is wishful thinking. The security of a country lies in checks and balances.
However, near the Soviet Union and Moscow, a Soviet anti-missile system was deployed to deal with incoming missiles. The Soviets did not have the difficulties of the Americans because their interception system used nuclear weapons. It did not require much precision. As long as it was within the explosion range of the nuclear warhead, the opponent's warhead could be intercepted.
The Soviets solved the problem in a simple and crude way. Khrushchev even claimed that the Soviet Union could hit flies in space. In fact, this was a way of damage. Even if the warhead was intercepted successfully, the nuclear explosion would also threaten Moscow.
Now, although this Patriot missile claims to have the ability to intercept ballistic missiles, it is probably unsure of even the American companies that develop them, as they are actually efficient.
Even so, this interception experiment must be successfully carried out! This is for the Soviets to show! Let the Soviets know that even if they launch missiles again, their own side can stop them. Moreover, ballistic missiles are also deployed on their own land. If the Soviets dare to continue to launch ballistic missiles, Pakistan will unceremoniously launch the ballistic missiles!
This is a kind of intimidation, a guise that allows the Soviets to think clearly before taking action. In fact, the Americans only provided this ballistic missile, and the Americans were unwilling to stimulate the Soviets too much.
Now, it's time to show it to the Soviets!
In southwestern Pakistan, next to the Dasht River, near the small town of Jiji.
The tracked launch vehicle slowly unfolded, and the hydraulic cylinder on the top raised the pointed ballistic missile on its back.
The United States' ballistic missiles have long been fully solidified. It only takes five minutes to switch from marching to combat state, and then they can run away.
The ballistic missile was raised, and the US Army soldiers in the launch vehicle were operating nervously.
"Inject transmit data."
"Open insurance at all levels."
"The last self-test before ignition."
"Countdown to launch."
For this launch, large computers in the United States conducted a complete simulation test to ensure that the ballistic missile can accurately collide with the Patriot missile.
If it is really impossible to touch, the seeker of this missile will self-detonate at a suitable height. In short, no matter what, you must act as an interceptable appearance!
"Start!" When the countdown reached zero, the launcher pressed his hand on the red button. A thick smoke erupted from the tail of the missile, and the flames shone. The missile began to slowly leave the launch frame, getting faster and faster, and finally disappeared into the sky.
Northern Pakistan, Bergel.
The Patriot missile positions here are also fully prepared. When the missiles there start to be launched, they enter the final interception state, and the launch data is continuously transmitted.
In space, the United States' early warning satellites are also monitoring the Pershing 1 missile. In case the missile's trajectory deviates, the Patriot missile intercepting force needs to be immediately told to change the interception position.
The Patriot's plane radar aimed at the south, constantly scanning the sky, waiting for the warhead to appear. Not far away, the four-unit missile launcher had also moved to the corresponding position.
This interception experiment is just an accurate collision after pre-calculation!
A few minutes later, in the predetermined airspace, the missile appeared accurately, entering the atmosphere at a speed of almost Mach 10.
Here, the interception entered the final critical period, and all the data entered the computer of the Patriot air defense system and calculated quickly according to the predetermined program.
It is exactly the same as the one calculated in advance, and missiles can be launched according to the program!
"Bang." The four-unit Patriot missile, the top cover of the missile box bounced open, inside, a missile dragged the tongue of fire and pierced the sky.
This is also the first time for the United States to conduct an interception experiment of ballistic missiles, which is of great significance. Through satellites, data was simultaneously transmitted to the United States, and countless people stared at the screen nervously, watching this interception.
Finally, at an altitude of 30,000 meters, two targets disappeared on the radar screen at the same time.
The interception was a complete success!
The Americans cheered and Pakistan was even more happy.
Just fifteen minutes after the interception test was completed, a Pakistani spokesperson appeared in front of the reporter.
"Fifteen minutes ago, we conducted a ballistic missile interception test. We launched a ballistic missile from the southwest region, targeting the desert near our Bergle, where we deployed the Patriot missile, the radar of this missile, accurately captured the ballistic missile and intercepted it, and accurately shot down the ballistic missile at an altitude of 30,000 meters."
"May I ask, is this ballistic missile from Pakistan? What is the range? Can it carry a nuclear warhead?" asked a reporter.
"Sorry, this is kept confidential," the spokesperson said.
"How many sets of Patriot missiles has the United States provided to you in total?" the reporter continued.
"Enough to protect all our air bases."
"Now, the Soviet Union is at a disadvantage in air combat. At this time, your side has completed the interception test of ballistic missiles. Is it because it is warning the Soviet Union that ballistic missile attacks Pakistani air bases are ineffective?" The reporter was very smart and asked the most critical question.
Chapter completed!