Chapter 2： Iron Eagle

This is the Far East of the Soviet Union, Primorsky Krai. Across the sea is an island country. The warm sea breeze blows, and the entire area is covered with dense forests. The scenery is beautiful. In the distance, the Usulka River flows quietly.

Thinking of the bad smog in the future and the chaotic sky all day, Andre had a good impression of this place. Although he didn't know how to get through it, it seemed to be pretty good here.

Already cruising at an altitude of 8,000 meters, Andrei looked out through the narrow goggles. Accustomed to the flying helmets of later generations, Andre is very dissatisfied with the current helmets. The helmet of later generations is a half helmet, and the whole face is exposed. After putting on the oxygen mask, the goggles can be put down to cover the face. The current helmet is a full helmet. After putting it on, there is only a small space left in the front to look out. However, the MiG-25 is a fighter that can fly to an altitude of 30,000 meters. Even after adding weapons, it can easily jump to 25,000 kilometers, which is already the edge of space, so, You must wear this astronaut-like helmet and high-altitude compensation suit, otherwise, if the plane really crashes, it is ejected from an altitude of more than 20,000 meters, and the body's blood will immediately evaporate.

However, the aircraft under the crotch is quite good. This is the pride of the Soviet military industry, the masterpiece of the Mikoyan Design Bureau, and the world's first fighter that can reach double-three! At an altitude of 30,000 meters, the speed of Mach 3!

At the speed of Mach 3, the temperature of the surface of the aircraft will be as high as several hundred degrees, and the aluminum alloy of ordinary fighter jets will also melt at this temperature! Therefore, in order to manufacture such a high-speed aircraft, special materials must be used.

The American solution is to use high temperature resistant titanium alloy, which is both light and strong, while the Soviet Union's idea is to use stainless steel, which is common in the industry!

Yes, this is a fighter made of stainless steel! This is definitely a heavy fighter, with an empty weight of 15 tons, a normal take-off weight of 36 tons, and a fuselage of up to 16 tons of fuel!

Although Andre of later generations has never piloted such a fighter, but when he crossed over, he was dismantled by the MiG-25 and almost crashed. But now experiencing this powerful fighter born with simple and rough aesthetics, Andre also has a faint excitement.

"031, 032, heading 270, there is an unknown target in the No. 14 sea area, go to intercept it immediately! Cruise at Mach 2.4."

Originally, Andre's fighter plane had malfunctioned and should no longer carry out this interception mission, but the two of them were in the right position and could quickly reach Sea Area No. 14. Therefore, when the two returned, they received another call. such a task.

"Received." The lead pilot Belenko replied, "Heading 270. Speed ​​2.4."

Pressing the operating lever, the fighter plane drew an arc in the air and flew towards the direction of the ground guidance.

For the Soviet Homeland Defense Air Force, the standard interception tactics were carried out under ground guidance. Andrei followed his lead plane, pressed the **** and turned, and at the same time turned on the engine at the rear to increase his speed.

At this height, the air resistance is quite small, and the two engines at the rear emit fiery tail flames. When the afterburner is turned on, there is a feeling of pushing back that makes the secretion of adrenaline quicker. The R-15B-300 engine , an afterburner thrust of 109 kN erupted, and the fuel was injected into the afterburner, turning into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, which pushed the fighter to continue to accelerate. A cone-shaped airflow appeared at the front end of the fighter. Then, the front of the fighter pierced the airflow. With a gentle sonic boom, the fighter had entered supersonic cruise!

On the green instrument panel, the pointer of the Mach watch is slowly turning, Mach 1.2, Mach 1.5, Mach 2, and finally, stable at Mach 2.4!

Retracting the throttle a little, Andre let the fighter fly steadily at the speed of Mach 2.4.

The two MiG-25 fighter jets flew towards the target area of ​​200 kilometers at a speed of Mach 2.4 at an altitude of 24,000 meters. This distance, for the MiG-25, only took four minutes! And ordinary fighters need at least ten minutes, which is the advantage of interceptors!

During the whole process, Andre had not turned off the afterburner since takeoff, and had been in the state of afterburner flight.

Ordinary fighters, such as the F-15 and other air superiority fighters, can only use afterburner during take-off and aerial combat. The use of afterburner only accounts for less than ten percent of its flight time. Do not use force for more than three minutes, otherwise the engine will be damaged.

For pure interceptor fighters, take the current MiG-25 as an example, during combat take-off, climbing, running to the theater, air combat, etc., the engine can be powered up to drive the aircraft. The use of afterburner is almost fifty percent of the entire flight time!

Otherwise, if the MiG-25 can only fly at Mach 2 for a few minutes or more, it is of no practical significance. When the MiG-25 is flying at Mach 2.4, it can cruise indefinitely until the fuel runs out. UU read www.uukanshu. com and flying Mach 2.83 to 3.2 the engine may be scrapped, but not necessarily scrapped. Combat troops are allowed to fly Mach 2.6 for 15 minutes during training. Exceeding 2.83 must be approved by the regiment level, and only the best pilots will be approved to fly above Mach 3.

However, using afterburner to fly requires a lot of fuel. In order to make the MiG-25 have a longer supersonic range, the Soviets did it by increasing the amount of fuel! The oil storage of the MiG-25 is as high as 16 tons!

Taking off from the base and conducting flight training, they have always been in a subsonic state without turning on the afterburner. Now, after receiving the order, the remaining fuel in their fuselage has exceeded 12 tons. This fuel is enough. Support them to fly to the sea area No. 14 in a supersonic cruise state, complete the interception mission, and then return in a subsonic state!

Andre's unit is stationed in the Far East, and its main task is to supervise the US military in the island country across the sea, and conduct interception operations at any time. They have performed such tasks many times.

Every time, it's just an expulsion, but this time, with Andre coming through, it's bound to be unusual!

The rapid flight causes the airframe to rub against the air. The cockpit cover must not be touched by hand at this time, otherwise the palm will be scalded. Although there is an air conditioning system in the cockpit, the temperature has risen to 50 degrees, which is definitely not a person. A comfortable temperature, and all the pilots who flew the MiG-25 fighters said it was acceptable!

Aircraft are used for combat, not for pleasure. The Soviet Union, which never paid attention to ergonomics, would not think there was anything wrong with it.

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