Chapter 3 EP-3!

Andre didn't care about how much fuel was consumed. According to the basic data, the supersonic interception combat radius of the MiG-25 was definitely more than 500 kilometers. The later MiG-31 even reached more than 700 kilometers. Now the supersonic interception range was only 200 kilometers. When they arrived over the predetermined target under the guidance of CGI, the two MiG-25s began to descend in altitude.

An aircraft that looked like a transport plane was flying over the Sea of ​​Japan near the Soviet Union.

Four propeller engines were constantly turning, and the fuselage was covered with various antennas. There was a round thing under the belly, like a woman's big belly. It was flying at an altitude of 8,000 meters.

"Attention, we are approaching Soviet airspace ahead, be alert." In the cockpit, Lieutenant Ashus of the US Air Force said: "All systems are turned on, and after collecting signals, we will evacuate immediately."

Following his commands, all kinds of electronic equipment entered working mode. Various signals radiated from the distant shore continuously passed through the antenna and entered the equipment for preliminary collection and separation.

"Airborne radar waves detected, single pulse." An electronics officer said, "High power, Tornado A radar! The Soviet MiG-25 is coming!"

The United States attaches great importance to electronic intelligence. After the Soviet MiG-25 was successfully developed, the United States began to study the Soviet fighter, including the signal characteristics of the airborne radar, which were already well known to the United States. Especially this aircraft, which is a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft. After comparison, it was immediately determined that the target of the attack was the Soviet MiG-25's airborne radar! Tornado A!

It was the Soviet MiG-25! Suddenly, everyone on the plane was a little worried.

MiG-25! It is the best interceptor of the Soviet Union, and it is said to be able to fly at Mach 3! Until now, American intelligence agencies have been deliberately studying the secrets of this fighter.

"Don't be afraid. We are flying over the high seas and have not entered Soviet airspace. They can't do anything to us." Ashus said, "We will continue to carry out the mission. After completing this mission, we will have a month's vacation and can go to Hawaii for vacation."

During the Cold War, the two sides had frequent contacts. This was a mission. Even if the Soviet MiG-25 came, what would happen? At most, they would fly up and down, lock their own aircraft with radar, and scare them. They would never dare to really launch missiles. Now it was the Cold War! If you were not careful, a misfire would trigger World War III!

Asus was very confident. Such things had happened countless times, so there was nothing to be afraid of!

They have an important mission. More than 100 kilometers to the west is Vladivostok, the most important military port in the Soviet Far East! In order to prevent the United States from intercepting their electronic signals, the Soviets often change the frequency of their electronic systems. The United States' response is to constantly collect new electronic signals!

This is just a routine mission.

"They're coming out!" At this moment, the pilot shouted.

In the sky, two MiG planes suddenly dived down from high altitude, almost facing the plane, and flew past it. In the fleeting moment, the red five-pointed star on the tail of the plane was so dazzling.

At the same time, Andre also saw the plane from his field of vision at the moment of passing by, and his eyes suddenly became stern.

The American EP-3!

The P-3 maritime patrol aircraft, nicknamed Orion, is a four-engine turboprop multi-purpose maritime patrol aircraft developed by Lockheed for the US Navy in the late 1950s by improving the L-188 Electra regional airliner. This patrol aircraft has a payload of 26 tons, a wide fuselage, and carries a large amount of electronic equipment inside the fuselage. At the same time, there are ten weapon attachment points under the wings and eight internal bomb bays under the belly, which can carry AGM84 anti-ship missiles, MK-4U-90 torpedoes, depth charges, mines, etc.

After the development of this aircraft, it was used by the United States to perform maritime missions such as reconnaissance, anti-submarine, anti-surface, and surveillance patrols. The Americans used this aircraft to conduct close reconnaissance of many other countries' coastlines, exclusive economic zones and other sensitive areas. Based on this patrol aircraft, by adding the United Technology Laboratory's ALQ-110 signal collection system, ALD-8 radio direction finder, ALR-52 automatic frequency measurement receiver, ALR-60 multi-channel radio communication recording device and other equipment specifically used for electronic reconnaissance, it has become a professional electronic reconnaissance aircraft and a pioneer on the battlefield for the Americans.

In 1969, the first EP-3 joined the U.S. Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 and in 1974 it completely replaced the EC-121 "Super Constellation" electronic warfare aircraft and became the United States' professional electronic reconnaissance aircraft.

Now, what Andrei and Belenko are going to intercept is this American electronic reconnaissance aircraft!

There is no equipment mounted under the belly of the aircraft. This aircraft is just an unarmed reconnaissance aircraft! It looks harmless, but it can have a serious impact on the Soviet Union's national defense security by collecting electronic information.

Although it is still in the high seas, it is too close to the Soviet Union and must be expelled!

"032, keep watch." Belenko's voice came from the headset: "I'll drive it away!"

After flying over the EP-3, the two fighters drew an arc in the air and flew back. Seeing that the EP-3 was not afraid at all and was still flying there arrogantly, the leader Belenko immediately said.

"032 received." Andre replied, collecting his thoughts, Andre increased the altitude and followed behind.

Belenko's MiG-25 fighter flew towards the EP-3.

"Damn Russians, what are they going to do?" The American pilot stabilized the plane. Just now, the MiG-25 flew over from behind, and the huge airflow disturbed the electronic reconnaissance aircraft. When the MiG-25 appeared overhead, he subconsciously pushed the joystick and almost made a fighter roll. If that happened, the EP-3 would probably disintegrate.

The pilot gasped and cursed.

"Don't be afraid, they don't dare to do it for real." Asus said, "If we fly for another three minutes, we will be able to collect all the electronic data."

"Damn it!" The pilot steadied the plane and watched the MiG-25 in front of him perform a high-overload maneuver, just like braking suddenly on the highway, and almost let the EP-3 hit it.

Who said that the MiG-25's high-altitude performance led to poor low-altitude maneuverability? This heavy interceptor in front of us is almost as light as the F-16.

"Don't worry about him, let's continue flying." Asus was very open-minded.

Of course, the maneuverability is better now! The supersonic cruise just now consumed several tons of fuel. The engine thrust is already quite large, and the weight is reduced, so it is quite flexible. As for the structural strength, is there any fear that the structural strength of a fighter made of stainless steel is poor?

Belenko tried many actions, but he couldn't drive away the EP-3. The Americans seemed to be stubborn. Were they really not afraid of being shot down by him? After climbing and leaving the EP-3, Belenko was still thinking depressedly in his heart.

"031, 032 requests expulsion." Andre's words sounded in the headset.

"Okay," Belenko agreed.