Chapter 37: It Is Impolite Not to Reciprocate (Please Collect)

The two F-4 fighters launched Sparrow missiles, but they had no intention of actually shooting down the MiG aircraft on the opposite side. Their greater intention was to drive it away. As long as they could drive the opponent away, they would be able to protect the defected MiG-25.

Unfortunately, they didn't know that they had angered someone they shouldn't have.

Andre made a sharp leap and, relying on the excellent engine thrust, shook off the opponent's missile, then pushed the operating stick forward, the nose of the fighter plane pointed down, and began to dive.

At this time, the two F-4 fighters were also flying at high speed. Propelled by two J79 engines, the bulky F-4 accelerated to Mach 1.4.

Major Dick just rushed over at this time, and four Sparrow missiles missed the target. It seems that the MiG-25 has climbed higher?

Looking up, Major Dick looked at the sky and saw a spot of light in the sunlight swooping down from the sky.

"MiG at nine o'clock!" the wingman shouted, reminding Major Dick.

Major Dick watched the light spot grow bigger and bigger. If he continued to fly level, it would be easy for the enemy to circle around him to the most dangerous six o'clock direction. So, gritting his teeth, Major Dick could only pull back the joystick, turn on the afterburner, and the fighter plane began to climb upwards and fly head-on with the enemy.

The close-range combat missiles of this era are unable to intercept the target head-on, so doing this is just to prepare for the next dogfight.

The wingman behind climbed with Major Dick. They saw the MiG getting closer and closer. When it passed by, they could even see the red five-pointed star on its wing.

MiG-25! Seeing the fighter up close, they also saw the Soviet pilot in the cockpit, who was pointing at them, with his arm outstretched and his middle finger raised.

Americans, if you dare to launch missiles at me, then you will have to taste my power! Andre moved forward courageously. When the two sides crossed each other, Andre pulled back the joystick and the fighter plane began to climb upwards.

The two F-4 fighters climbed and passed by Andre's fighter, then began to turn sideways. This was a standard engagement tactic. Whoever turned faster could get behind the opponent, occupy the six o'clock direction, and blow up the opponent's ass with a close-range missile.

The huge overload pressed their bodies tightly against the seats. At this time, the two crew members on each fighter plane, including the pilot and the weapons operator, were turning their heads hard, hoping to see the trace of the MiG plane as soon as possible.

However, the airspace was clear and the F-4 fighter, which had completed its side turn, did not notice any trace of the MiG that had passed by.

Where was the other party? Was it behind him? Major Dick pushed the joystick and pedaled the rudder, and the fighter plane began to turn sideways. At the same time, he shouted to his wingman: "Red Dragonfly, disperse the formation!"

The wingman code-named Red Dragonfly had been his partner for a long time and naturally understood what he meant. His side had two fighter planes, while the other side had only one, and now they couldn't find the other side, so it might be hiding behind their side. Therefore, the two fighter planes could only separate and observe each other's tail to see if they were bitten at the six o'clock position.

At the same time, the flight paths of both men were distorted. In an air combat, being in a straight line for more than ten seconds means death.

The two F-4 fighters quickly separated, drawing a graceful arc in the air. The pilots of the two fighters turned their heads and observed each other's tails, but there was nothing. The six o'clock direction was also clean.

Where did the MiG go? Major Dick was very puzzled for a moment. Did the MiG escape?

"Fox Hunter, Red Dragonfly, pay attention, the target is at an altitude of 16,000 meters and is diving down!" At this critical moment, the voice of the E-2 early warning aircraft guide came through the headset.

After discovering an air battle had broken out ahead, the E-2 early warning aircraft, which took off urgently, turned on its radar and scanned the western airspace before reaching cruising altitude. It just happened to see the MiG aircraft that was about to launch a sneak attack and immediately sounded the alarm.

Just now, Andrei turned on the afterburner and flew the MiG-25 from an altitude of 8,000 meters to 16,000 meters before turning around and diving down.

In the first dive, the two sides were still flying towards each other, and Andre did not get the opportunity to launch the missile. This time, when Andre dived again, he was facing the opponent's anus.

The altitude was converted into speed, and the cockpit of the MiG-25 began to become steamy again. On the Mach table, the needle indicated that it had exceeded Mach 2!

The distance is five kilometers, and the altitude is ten thousand meters! The opponent's altitude is eight thousand meters, and the launch conditions are fully met!

Under the wing, the infrared seeker of the R-40T missile had locked onto the tail nozzle of the F-4 fighter, and Andre pressed the launch button.

Dragging blazing flames and emitting countless white gases, the R-40 missile weighing nearly half a ton flew away from the missile launcher and headed towards the blazing chrysanthemum.

Worried that the R-60 missile was not lethal enough, Andre did not hesitate this time and chose the R-40 missile.

Although the missile's available overload is not large enough, but as long as it catches up with the 38 kg warhead, it is no pushover!

"Red Dragonfly, pull up! Release the jamming bombs!" Major Dick had just completed another turn, and his wingman was flying in the opposite direction of him. This was the flying method he had just adopted in order to facilitate the inspection of the opponent's tail.

And now, the MiG-25 hiding in the sky dived down, just towards the tail of Major Dick's wingman, and the other side launched a missile without hesitation!

After receiving the warning from Major Dick, the wingman climbed urgently, but unfortunately, he had lost the last chance.

The R-40 missile has a head-on interception range of 30 kilometers and a tail pursuit range of more than 10 kilometers. Now, the missile was launched at a distance of 5 kilometers. While it is still in the dynamic range stage of the missile, the F-4 fighter has no time to react and has been caught up by the R-40 missile!

While pulling the joystick backwards and preparing to climb, balls of flames appeared at the tail of the wingman and the infrared jamming system was activated!

One infrared decoy bomb after another was thrown out, and the solid combustible material burned rapidly, forming a large infrared source radiation area at the tail. Moreover, the infrared radiation signal far exceeded the carrier aircraft itself. As long as the opponent's missile caught up with the infrared decoy bomb, the carrier aircraft would be safe!

Major Dick watched the missile fly over and catch up with a decoy. He couldn't help but relax. The wingman dodged it! Although the decoy was ejected a little late, causing the missile to turn around only when it was very close, as long as it was lured away, the danger was avoided.

"Boom!" The R-40T missile was deceived and was obviously very angry. Just after catching up with the bait, a violent explosion occurred.

The 38-kilogram high-explosive rod-shredder warhead is enough to destroy a large bomber. In fact, the unique interceptor in the Soviet Union’s equipment is mainly used to intercept bombers. The warhead is very heavy and powerful.