Chapter 1338 Pilots Are More Valuable than Planes

"The landing gear is not fully released, stop landing, and go around immediately!" The voice of the deck staff came from Ancrus' headphones.

In the old days, aircraft operations were all wire rope. (Just like the brake line of a bicycle), this operation is relatively straightforward, but there are also big problems, because all are controlled by manpower, and flying a plane is definitely a physical task. If you don’t have a pair of unicorn arms, then After getting on the plane, my arm was sore after a few strokes.

In fact, even now, there are still such operations. For example, the landing gear of the I-16 is retracted and retracted, which is towed by wire ropes and realized by the pilot rolling the turntable in the cab.

This method is very labor-intensive. Therefore, new aircrafts have begun to use hydraulic systems. Using the engine to drive the hydraulic pump can provide additional assistance, allowing the pilot to save effort when operating. As the speed of the aircraft increases, the rudder surface The strength of the feedback is getting bigger and bigger, and it is no longer possible to rely on the wire rope.

At the same time, in addition to operation, similar to retracting the landing gear, it is also carried out using a hydraulic system.

Hearing that his landing gear was not fully extended, Ann Cruston was stunned, he knew that he was in big trouble.

forced landing?

If it was on a land airport, he could land on the belly of the plane and forcefully land the plane to protect the plane, but now on an aircraft carrier, if he fails to make a forced landing, once he rushes into the parking area on one side, it may cause damage to the plane. The more terrible chain consequences are catastrophic for the aircraft carrier.

Now, he can no longer hide it.

"The 076 hydraulic system failed and the landing gear couldn't be lowered," Ancruz shouted.

Hearing his words, in an instant, the noisy radio fell silent.

If the hydraulic system fails, it means the aircraft loses control.

"076, keep the plane in level flight and skydive." Captain Tiller's voice came from the headset: "For us, the pilot is more valuable than the plane."

This sentence was said by the head of Cyric. For the Empire, the production line will continue to produce new aircraft, and they will be continuously exported to the troops. If the aircraft is gone, it can be rebuilt, but if the pilot is gone, Then it won't survive.

An experienced and mature pilot is a wealth that will not be regenerated. At a critical time, you must resolutely give up the plane to protect life.

The other parts of the plane are in good condition. As long as they keep level flight, they can fly over their own fleet, run out of fuel and crash in an unmanned place, while the pilot parachutes in the waters of their own fleet, and can send a small boat to pick him up at any time. return.

"Understood." At this moment, Ancrus knew that he had no choice but to give up the plane that had been with him for more than a year.

Just when he wanted to pull up the nose of the machine, his heart sank, not good!

The pressure of the hydraulic system is already zero, and he can't do anything at all. Now, the plane's glide line is higher than the landing line, and he can't land on the aircraft carrier at all, but he can't pull the plane into the air. Keep level flight.

How to do?

Ancrus pushed the throttle lever and the engines swooped, giving more lift to the wings, and the plane wobbled and flew above the deck.

Due to the wrong posture, it was still sliding down, the rudder surface was completely locked, and it was impossible to move any more. Therefore, in the limelight, the FW190 fighter was seen continuously descending, and finally the belly rubbed Countless splashes of water rose up on the sea.

It was really thrilling. A destroyer in front made an emergency avoidance, otherwise it would be hit by it. Now this fighter jet has landed on the sea like a seaplane, and then continued to slide forward.

Ancrus put away the accelerator and turned off the engine. Now he can only wait for the plane to stop by itself, relying on the resistance of the sea water.

I hope the plane doesn't sink, otherwise he can only jump into the sea and wait for someone to rescue him.

Just as he was bored and turned his head to look at the battleship that was galloping to the side and retreating to the back, his eyes sharply scanned something, and he immediately shouted on the radio: "Attention, Soviet bombers!"

No one knows how the Soviet bomber came here. When Ancruz's plane landed, his thrilling scene attracted a lot of people. Even the lookout post in charge of watching gave him a few glances, but he ignored it. observation of the surrounding airspace.

German warships are equipped with air-to-air radars, but radars cannot detect planes flying close to the sea. In this way, without anyone finding out, a Soviet bomber actually flew in front of them!

Germans, accept the punishment!

Alexander felt a lot more awake. He looked at the fleet of the Soviets so close at hand, and at the same time secretly rejoiced how lucky he was.

It just so happened that one of the other's planes had an accident and caught their attention, allowing Alexander to slip in so easily! And now, all Alexander needs to do is to choose a target!

For him, the 70,000-ton battleship is the most attractive, but his current flight angle is not suitable. If he wants to attack the opponent, he has to make a big circle. He doesn't think he will be in Flying so far and still alive.

He has to find someone close, such as the aircraft carrier here!

Yes, that's it!

The Il-4 bomber made a rumbling sound, and Alexander pulled the plane up a little, and in the climb, nimbly made a turn, avoiding an escorting cruiser, and then he pushed the operating lever, the aircraft carrier, already in his dive line of attack.

At this point, it was time for Ancrus to sound the alarm.

The personnel on the aircraft carrier were also negligent. When the aircraft flew over, it happened to be facing the tail deck. Looking from the direction of the nose, I thought it was a twin-engine HS129!

Now it is also recovering the state of the plane, and they didn't realize that it was not good until the alarm sounded.

The Soviet bombers are diving and attacking themselves!

On the side of the stern, the twin 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns were already firing violently.

"Tom tom, tom tom tom!" One after another 40mm artillery shells shot violently towards the sky. After eliminating the low-speed hand-operated machine, this 40mm high-speed anti-aircraft gun has become a The mainstay of their air defense.

Under the fierce fire of antiaircraft artillery, the Il-4 swooped down fearlessly, and Alexander's eyes were bloodshot after drinking, staring at the aircraft carrier, while shouting: "Long live the Soviets!"