Dominate South Asia

"For our friends, we are not afraid of sacrifice." John said very loudly.

After that, the American technicians who had been waiting on the side began to work. For such a fighter, the wings and tail must be removed first. When they came, they brought tools. By dismantling this fighter, we can first know how the Soviet variable sweep wing technology is.

After dismantling the wing box and disassembling the wings, the remaining is the long fuselage. The mountain road is rugged and it is definitely impossible to drag it out directly.

The sky slowly darkened. For the first time, the American friends carried forward the spirit of hard work and continued to dismantle under the illumination of the car lights.

The two huge engines at the tail were removed. This is a super-thrust turbofan engine with a thrust of more than 200 kilonewtons. It is the crystallization of the Soviet Union's latest aviation industry.

Then, the excess fuel in the aircraft was drained out, and the whole aircraft has become very light.

John originally wanted to cut the fuselage in the middle, but once the beam was broken, the plane would never fly again. Now, in order to allow the plane to continue to fly after the repairs were completed, John decided to get the skeleton out intact.

"No, more than 40 meters." Muhammad said: "The mountain road is too dangerous."

The longitudinal beam of this plane runs through the entire fuselage, more than 40 meters long, and it is impossible to pass through the mountain road.

"We will dispatch a helicopter." John said: "We will continue to dismantle the heavy parts of this plane, leaving only an empty shell, a CH-53 Hippo helicopter, which can be lifted away."

Muhammad shook his head: "No, time cannot be delayed too long. If the Soviets find this place, you will all be in danger."

Muhammad certainly would not agree to them dismantling the plane. If it was dismantled, there would be no secrets at all, and the value would be less.

"Break it in the middle." Muhammad said, "Divide it into two sections, so that our trailer can tow it away overnight."

"No, the middle beam is broken, and it won't be able to fly in the future." John said.

"We don't plan to let it fly, just connect it again, put it on the ground, and show it to the people, so that the whole world knows that the Soviets are invading us." Muhammad said, "Are you going to do it? If you don't, my men will dismantle it."

Break the longitudinal beam, the value is reduced by half! John couldn't help but sigh, but it's true, continuing to dismantle it will take longer. Moreover, to mobilize a helicopter, you have to report it, and it will take more than one day for the US Navy helicopter to come. I took it for granted.

The disassembled wings, engines and other parts have been loaded onto the car, and the Pakistani ground forces plan to transport all these parts away overnight.

"Okay, then cut it open." John made up his mind. When he began to direct his men to work, he heard Muhammad muttering to himself: "It's not difficult to fly. Just change the beam, re-survey and make one according to the size. It has fallen to the ground, and there are risks in using the beam again."

John was immediately delighted. Yes, why didn't he think of it! It's true! Now take it back and make it again according to the size, it will be stronger!

"Hurry up, get started, it must be completed tonight!" John said.

Mhammad looked at the Americans working hard and the huge bomber being dismembered, and his mood was also complicated.

Backfire! This fighter, equipped with anti-ship missiles, can penetrate at low altitude and high speed, which can completely damage the aircraft carrier formation. Even after another 20 years, this aircraft will not be outdated.

If Pakistan can have a squadron of such fighters, it can effectively control the Indian Ocean. Would India's disabled aircraft carrier dare to drive to Pakistan's doorstep? It would have been killed long ago.

Unfortunately, Pakistan's national strength and technological capabilities are limited, and it is impossible to operate such a huge bomber. At the same time, the United States will be highly vigilant. Now, in order to cooperate with the Americans, I have only one choice, to use this Backfire to gain the most benefits for Pakistan.

"Chief of Staff, we have to guard against the Soviets' continued cross-border flights." Arslan said: "I have to go back to the base. How do we deal with this plane?"

"I have to go back to the base too." Muhammad said: "We are not needed here. American friends will help us deal with it. However, the Soviets' cross-border flights should not appear in the near future. When I go back, I need to report to the president through the military district."

Muhammad still can't make the decision after all. Moreover, directly crossing the military district and reporting to the superiors will cause misunderstandings in the military district. Although Mushaaf has a good relationship with him, he also has to maintain this situation. The president has to make the final decision on this plane.

The devil is always stronger than the good. The 40th Army Air Force intends to use high-altitude target aircraft to attract the attention of the Pakistani Air Force, and then break through from low altitude. The ideal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.

With the combination of Tomcat fighters and Phoenix missiles, the Pakistani Air Force has the ability to snipe them from a long distance. Although the two low-altitude MiG-25s escaped, it was because of the opponent's multi-target attack. Once the Pakistani Air Force's Tomcat fighters are equipped in large quantities, then entering Pakistan's airspace again is almost a suicidal act.

At the Turkmenistan Air Force Base, Hosnetsov frowned. The successive losses have made the morale of the 40th Army Air Force low, and he has to bear the military accountability in the rear.

This situation must be reversed! Can a weak Pakistan Air Force still drive the great Soviet Air Force crazy? Absolutely not! We must form an absolute advantage over them!

In this world, the Soviet Union is not even afraid of the United States, so how can it be afraid of Pakistan?

Isn't it a long-range air-to-air missile? This isn’t just for the United States! The Soviet Air Force also had it! Moreover, it is even more advanced than the United States!

It was a sleepless night. Khosnetsov began to contact the rear. He wanted to apply for a new fighter plane!

Pakistan also stayed up all night. After receiving the news, President Zia-ul-Haq immediately convened an emergency meeting. At the same time, he summoned the front-line Peshawar Military Region Commander Mushaaf and Chief of Staff Mhammad. The meeting It stayed open until late at night, When the senior generals came out, everyone had a smile on their face. Even the Minister of Defense Mulwaif, who had a problem with Mhammad in the past, was smiling and holding Mhammad's hand. arm, talking to him cordially, as if he were a brother.

When Mhammad returned to the Peshawar Air Force Base, it was already dawn. He had not slept all night, and Mhammad's eyes were a little red.

However, when he returned to the office, Hamad saw John and others waiting outside.

Last night, after dismantling the Backfire, it was taken away by the Pakistan Army. After walking through the rugged mountain road and returning to the Peshawar Military District, it was put into a secret hangar. John and others planned to watch it again. At one glance, he was blocked from entering.

So, John could only come to see Hamad.

"Thank you for your selfless help yesterday. I heard that the wing of the Tomcat fighter jet was damaged?" Mhamad asked John.

"We are repairing it intensively. The spare parts were specially sent from Grumman last evening." John said: "As long as the spare parts arrive, we will do our best to repair it. Now we are just knocking the damaged parts back and restoring them, and occasionally fly a few times, there should be no problem.”

Hamad nodded: "Thank you to our American friends, we fought side by side in the face of the Soviet invasion."

"Yes, we will definitely stand firmly by our friends." John said: "Can you give us the fighter plane captured yesterday?"

For you? Looking at John's innocent face, Hamad said: "Of course... no, we have already reported it to the president. This plane will be erected in the center of Islamabad to tell our people not to forget the Soviet invasion."

"But this swamps the value of this aircraft!" John said: "This aircraft is a Soviet supersonic bomber. It is a weapon for attacking our aircraft carrier. We need to study it. This is very important to us in the United States. ”

The importance of this aircraft is self-evident, and Hamad is even more aware that in later generations, during the Taiwan Strait crisis in 1996, the American aircraft carrier approached the mainland with great force. If the mainland had Backfire bombers plus Americans will never be so arrogant about long-range anti-ship missiles.

The Backfire bomber is a threat to the American aircraft carrier formation. Now this captured bomber allows the Americans to carefully study the performance of this aircraft and make effective prevention.

"Yes." Mhamad said: "However, I have already reported it to the president. If this is changed again, the president will be very dissatisfied."

"We are willing to make compensation." John said: "As long as we repair this Backfire bomber and fly it back to the United States, we are willing to give you twenty Phoenix missiles to supplement your consumption."

Phoenix missiles are very expensive, and, as things stand, the Pakistan Air Force desperately needs them.

Unexpectedly, Hamad shook his head: "John, we get along very happily in private, but how can a mere twenty missiles make up for the inner dissatisfaction of our president?"

"What do you need? We can meet it!" John said. This is no longer a matter for Grumman alone. It is related to the interests of the entire United States. Even if it gives Pakistan some more benefits, it is completely okay.

"Well, you have seen our two battles. If the second Tomcat had not been dispatched in time this time, we would have faced a barbaric invasion by the Soviet Air Force. Even bombers like Backfire were coming. We were under pressure. "It's very big, and our air defense network has big flaws," Mhamad said: "Now is the time we need the support of our American allies."

What Mhamad said was absolutely fine. Thinking of yesterday's battle, it was really a close call. John said, "What do you need?"

"E-3 early warning aircraft." Hamad said calmly.