Dominate South Asia

What kind of airplane can fly with its head backward and its tail forward? This is almost challenging the limits of human cognition!

The commentator on the scene explained in international English that this is a maneuver exclusive to the Su-27, called the Super Cobra maneuver. It was invented by the Su-27's chief test pilot, Pugachev. hour, this deceleration action can decelerate to a minimum of 150 kilometers per hour. After returning to level flight, the flight can be completely controlled.

This kind of maneuver represents the Su-27 fighter's excellent low-altitude and low-speed flight capabilities and strong control performance. Moreover, this kind of maneuver has practical significance. When the fighters are fighting each other, the fighter behind them is always chasing them. Follow closely. At this time, the fighter in front can perform this kind of super cobra maneuver, allowing the opponent's fighter to fly over from above. Then it can change the role of tail pursuit and successfully bite the enemy plane.

The military fans at the scene were talking about it with great interest.

Hussein stood aside and couldn't help but shake his head. This kind of action at most shows that the fighter's control performance is good. In actual combat, which pilot dares to make such a stupid action would be weird if he doesn't get shot down!

Now, the theory of air combat has been very well developed. The most famous one is the energy air combat theory. Who can win in the dazzling combat? It mainly depends on who has better maneuverability and who has more energy! Therefore, when an aircraft is in an air combat, it must first pull up in order to obtain energy. In continuous maneuvers, energy is continuously consumed. Whoever can recover the energy as quickly as possible will have a chance to defeat the opponent. Therefore, the heavy-duty aircraft with dual engines For air superiority fighters, the advantage is determined. Two engines. It allows fighters to obtain more energy and facilitate maneuver combat!

If someone in an air combat uses this kind of active deceleration to avoid an opponent, that would be really stupid. The speed has been reduced to more than 100 kilometers per hour, and there is almost no energy left for maneuvering. Open it again. Afterburner acceleration, it also takes tens of seconds, this period of time. It is simply a living target. Even if it is a 10G overloaded missile, it will never be able to avoid it.

Moreover, the Pakistan Air Force has long discovered the weaknesses of this aircraft. It is born with rickets, which can even cause disintegration during large overload maneuvers. In a real air confrontation, Hussein has many ways to deal with it.

"It's our turn." Next to Hussein, the John came over at some unknown time and said to Hussein: "Our Tomcat fighter plane is the best fighter plane. Please use the performance of our fighter planes to their best advantage." come out."

The Pakistan Air Force was also invited to attend the Farnborough Air Show. The one who invited them was Grumman. As a representative of Grumman, John brought Hussein and others over, but he didn't know that Pakistan's Aviation Industry Corporation also exhibited its own research and development results.

Grumman's Tomcat fighter jets have always been in poor sales. Apart from Iran and Pakistan, there is no third export country. In contrast, the F-15 is sold to many countries. Grumman needs to promote their military aircraft, and this air show opportunity must not be missed.

At the same time, although this kind of fighter is the main fighter of the U.S. Navy, it is the Pakistan Air Force that shines. This time, the Pakistan Air Force was invited to perform a flight show. Naturally, there is such a purpose. Let Pakistan do propaganda, which is better than the US Navy propaganda.

"Don't worry." Hussein said: "Our aircraft have already achieved an absolute advantage over the Su-27 in actual combat."

Hussein's words are well-founded in the air battle between the two sides. The exchange ratio is that one's own losses are far less than the other party's, however. This is not because of the absolute excellence of Tomcat fighters, but because of the system. Under the command of the E-3 early warning aircraft, the Tomcat fighters rely on long-range and medium-range missiles to win, and try to avoid falling into long-range combat. If they are really entangled, Fighting, the Su-27's helmet sight and large off-axis fighting bombs also pose a great threat to Tomcat fighters.

Now, Hussein is full of confidence. He is flying the latest Tomcat fighter jet equipped with the F110 engine. The previous heart problems of the Tomcat fighter jet have also been completely resolved. Moreover, due to the increase in thrust-to-weight ratio , the performance of the Tomcat fighter is even better.

Although most third- and fourth-generation fighters have abandoned variable-sweep wing technology, large side wings, and wing-body fusion, these aerodynamic advances have made the fighter aircraft's appearance design smoother and less complex. Heavy variable sweep wings. However, variable sweep wings are definitely not out of date! This technology can handle the maneuvering problems of fighter aircraft at various speeds from low speed to high speed and in various airspaces, so that the efficiency of the wing can always be maximized.

When Hussein stepped into the cockpit, time seemed to freeze. In his mind, he was still recalling the intense excitement of ejecting from the aircraft carrier deck.

If you are a man, you should conquer the sky!

The two engines started in sequence, and after communicating with the tower, the Tomcat fighter slowly slid out of the apron and aligned itself with the runway.

The tail spurted out heat waves and blazing flames, which could be clearly seen. Compared with the Su-27 engine, this American-made engine rarely emits black smoke.

After receiving the order to take off, Hussein released the brakes and turned on the afterburner. The Tomcat fighter jet rolled quickly on the runway. At a distance of more than 200 meters, the front wheels of the Tomcat fighter jet were already up. Then, the entire fuselage lightened up and took off!

Full speed sprint! Hussein pulled the joystick back and opened the throttle. At this time, the Tomcat fighter began to take off at a high angle of attack with the powerful engine thrust. The belly of the fighter was displayed to the eyes of the spectators on the ground. Then, they saw the wings swept back in unison, almost merging with the fuselage.

So handsome, so handsome! Just like Transformers!

When the Su-27 took off, the black smoke behind it left a deep impression on people. It was not until the Cobra maneuver that people felt that the maneuverability of this aircraft was good.

And the Tomcat fighter won cheers from the audience as soon as it took off.

After the release of the movie Top Gun, people all over the world, not just military fans, have erupted with great enthusiasm for this kind of fighter. Now, seeing this fighter with their own eyes, listening to the roar of the engine, and witnessing the changes in the swept wings, they are all excited. It's so beautiful!

"This US Air Force fighter is really beautiful." said an audience member.

"This is a carrier-based aircraft of the US Navy, not the Air Force." said a military fan.

"It's not from the US Navy. Look at the logo on the tail. It's from the Pakistani Air Force!" said a senior military fan: "In the sky over Afghanistan, this kind of fighter plane destroyed all Soviet planes. Yes, it was the Su-27 fighter plane that just flew!"

Afghanistan air battle! This is an air battle that all military fans talk about with relish. From time to time, they can pop out some professional words. At a distance of 100 kilometers, the Phoenix was shot and killed. After that, it was the Sparrow. The Su-27 fighter plane was interfered by the electronic jammer and was defeated.

"The maneuverability of that plane just now seems to be good, right?" asked a spectator.

"Those are just fancy stuff. You have to see them in actual combat." The senior military fan said, "This Su-27 fighter is at least ten years behind the Tomcat."

Speaking of this, he felt something was wrong behind him. He turned his head and saw a pilot who had not taken off his anti-gravity suit passing by him. His loud voice must have been heard by the other party. The other party was holding a helmet in his hand.

The tall body and the unique Soviet big nose made the senior military fan shut his mouth immediately. He knew that this pilot must be the one who just got off the Su-27.

Pugachev was very dissatisfied.

He came here to show the most advanced fighter jets of the Soviet Union. At the same time, the higher-ups had decided to export this fighter jet in exchange for foreign exchange, even if it was exported to Western countries! Therefore, he came here with an important task, which was to show the performance of this fighter jet and let Westerners know how high-end this fighter jet was.

Originally, he had succeeded, and the Cobra maneuver had already satisfied the audience, but after his performance, the Tomcat fighter took the limelight.

It was all those unpromising frontline pilots! They were not familiar with the maneuverability of the Su-27 fighter, and as a result, they could not fully display it in the air battle, which led to the failure! However, it cannot be blamed on them, as they had too little flying time.

Watching the Tomcat fighter fly over again and perform the tail rush maneuver, Pugachev suddenly had an idea in his mind.

Simply, defeat the Tomcat fighter here, and let everyone know that the Su-27 fighter is the king who dominates the sky!

Pugachev thought of this and strode to the apron.

Several ground crews who followed were maintaining the aircraft. When Pugachev came over, they were a little curious. At this time, Pugachev was already the ace test pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, and everyone knew him.

"I want to continue taking off." Pugachev said, "Prepare a ladder for me."

"But we don't have any flight missions." The ground crew said.

"Yes, now, I'll give you the latest mission, let me take off immediately!"

Sitting in the cockpit, Pugachev quickly started the engine and slid onto the runway. At this time, a large C-17 transport plane was waiting to take off on the runway.

"What is that Su-27 going to do?" The people in the tower found the plane and shouted, "Stop it immediately."

This is a serious violation of flight safety. Without the tower's command, it is easy to collide in the air.

Unfortunately, the plane did not respond. The people in the tower watched the fighter plane quickly taxi from the runway and then take off. (To be continued ~^~)