vstars Chapter 687 Naval Battle (9)
Chapter 687 Naval Battle (9)
In the sky, two powerful air forces were like two lightning bolts, fiercely clashing under the blue sky. The Zero fighters of the Fuso fleet, with their extraordinary maneuverability and fierce firepower, shuttled between the clouds like ghosts. Every turn and every dive seemed so easy, as if the sky was their home court.
The pilots of the Zero fighters, wearing dark blue flight suits and tightly fitting flight helmets, had calm and resolute looks in their eyes. They knew the advantages of the fighters in their hands, so they made extremely strict tactical arrangements.
They adopted the "wolf pack tactics" and used the high mobility of the Zero fighters to divide and surround the ME-109 fighter formation, trying to defeat the enemy one by one through local advantages. In terms of communication, they maintained close contact through radio, and the instructions were transmitted quickly and accurately, allowing the entire formation to act freely as a whole.
The ME-109 fighters of the North Sea Fleet, although outnumbered, fought fearlessly with the Zero fighters with their excellent speed and powerful engine performance. The ME-109 fighters were equipped with Daimler-Benz DB601 or DB605 12-cylinder water-cooled engines, and their slender fuselage design reduced the frontal wind resistance, making the aircraft more stable and fast at high speeds.
These fighters have a fuselage length of 9.07 meters, a wingspan of 9.92 meters, a maximum take-off weight of 4.4 tons, and a maximum flight speed of nearly 710 kilometers per hour. This speed advantage gives them the upper hand in air combat.
The pilots of the ME-109 fighters were also experienced and highly skilled. They used their speed advantage to constantly search for fighter planes on the battlefield, sometimes diving at high speed, sometimes climbing rapidly, trying to disrupt the formation of the Zero fighters.
Tactically, they adopted flexible and changeable strategies, sometimes concentrating firepower to attack the weaknesses of the enemy formation, and sometimes dispersing forces to harass and contain the enemy, making it difficult for the Zero fighters to form an effective encirclement.
Guan Qiang, the commander of the Chinese fighter formation, sat in the cockpit of the ME-109 fighter, his eyes fixed on the battlefield dynamics ahead. While he was maneuvering the fighter at high speed to avoid the pursuit of the Zero fighter, he issued instructions to every pilot in the formation through the radio headset.
"Cheetah formation, use zigzag maneuvers to distract the enemy!" Guan Qiang's voice was calm and powerful. He knew very well that they had an advantage in speed, but their numerical disadvantage should not be underestimated, so they had to use all means to confuse the opponent.
As the order was given, the Chinese fighter fleet responded quickly. They drew graceful arcs in the air, as agile and changeable as a cheetah, sometimes rising, sometimes falling, sometimes rushing left, sometimes rushing right, making it extremely difficult for the Zero fighter to track them.
At the same time, the commander of the Fuso fighter formation, Ikko Matsumoto, also personally flew a Zero fighter deep behind enemy lines to command the entire formation. He maintained close contact with the pilots in the formation through the radio and constantly adjusted the tactical layout.
"Moon Shadow Formation, concentrate your firepower and attack the weak point on the left wing of the enemy formation!" Matsumoto Kazuka's voice was firm and decisive. He tried to use the high firepower advantage of the Zero fighter to tear open the defense line of the Chinese fighter formation.
However, Guan Qiang had already anticipated this move. He responded quickly and commanded the formation to launch a sophisticated counterattack.
"Attention, everyone, turn right and use your speed advantage to launch a counter-encirclement!" Guan Qiang's order was concise and clear. The Chinese fighter formation was like a well-trained army. It instantly changed its flight direction and launched a fierce attack on the flank of the Zero fighter.
The sound of the fighters of both sides exchanging fire was like a summer afternoon thunderstorm, rapid and fierce. A Fuso fighter was unfortunately hit on the tail in the fierce fight and lost control instantly. It streaked across the sky like a meteor and fell rapidly towards the sea. With a deafening explosion, the flames and black smoke intertwined, announcing its fate.
At the same time, a brave fighter plane in the Chinese fighter formation had to give up because of a damaged wing. In an emergency, the pilot quickly started the parachute procedure, and with a "bang", the parachute bloomed in the blue sky and white clouds, adding a tragic color to this brutal air battle. However, despite the disadvantage in the number of Chinese fighter planes, the pilots still dealt with the enemy with ease with their superb driving skills and tactical qualities.
The commanders of both sides were on their respective flagships, closely following every subtle change on the battlefield through the radio. Seeing the stalemate between the two sides, Yamamoto Kaede frowned and quickly made a new decision. "Kaga, immediately release the second fighter formation to reinforce the air battlefield!" His voice came through the communicator with unquestionable determination.
As Yamamoto Kaede's order was given, the Kaga aircraft carrier quickly became busy. The second fighter formation - nine Zero fighters and three Aichi Type 99 carrier-based bombers roared into takeoff. They were like a new force, soaring into the sky and rushing towards the direction of the Chinese fighter formation.
The pilots of the Chinese fighter fleet quickly realized the approaching danger, and their communication channels were filled with tense and orderly voices.
"Cheetah One, pay attention to the rear, there are enemy reinforcements!" Guan Qiang calmly reminded his teammates, while quickly adjusting his flying posture to prepare for new challenges.
"Received, adjusting course, preparing for interception!" The pilot of Cheetah 1 responded quickly.
Other pilots also reported their status and positions. They maintained close communication via radio and shared every detail on the battlefield.
"Cheetah formation, maintain formation, adopt 'hunting tactics', and use your speed advantage to deal with enemy aircraft!" Guan Qiang gave the order again. He knew very well that with a numerical disadvantage, he had to rely on flexible tactics to make up for the shortfall.
The Chinese fighter formation then launched a sophisticated hunting operation, flexibly shuttling and circling in the air, constantly looking for the enemy's flaws. Fuso's second fighter formation was like a big net, trying to catch the Chinese fighter formation in one fell swoop.
In the sky, the fighter planes of both sides were like two huge beasts, biting and fighting each other. The sounds of explosions, gunfire, and radio communications intertwined to form a heart-stirring symphony in the air. In this life-and-death contest, every pilot showed fearless courage and outstanding combat qualities.