Chapter 1771 R4M Rocket Salvo

Air-to-air rockets rarely appear in later generations, because they quickly transition to air-to-air missiles, and it is very difficult to carry out coverage strikes in the air because they are three-dimensional.

However, in this era without missiles, air-to-air rockets, as a new weapon, are still irreplaceable. It solves several problems: range and power.

There are many arguments for discussing the range of air-to-air weapons. Take the current R4M air-to-air rocket as an example. If it is launched on the ground, its range is only about one kilometer. With a speed of 400 kilometers per hour, its range is quickly enlarged to more than three kilometers. If it is a tail-chasing attack, since the opponent will also advance, it cannot be launched at a distance of three kilometers, otherwise the target will fly long ago. They are gone, and now they are flying head-to-head, even if it is five kilometers, there is a possibility of hitting, because the other party will fly the other two kilometers.

Now, if he wants to, Nowotny can launch at a distance of five kilometers, but he didn't do it. The distance is too far. What if the other party evades?

Generally speaking, bombers entering the bombing route will not easily change their navigation route, which will cause the bomb to deviate from the predetermined trajectory and miss the target. However, if the bomber faces danger, such as the rockets flying in pieces, they will definitely Dropped the bomb and escaped.

The first is the range, and the second is the power. How can the power of the 20mm cannon be comparable to that of a rocket? Even the current R4M is 55mm.

Now, the distance between the two sides is still approaching rapidly. After entering visual contact, they continue to approach, ten kilometers, five kilometers, four kilometers, three kilometers...

"Volley rockets, four." Nowotny shouted loudly, and then he pulled the nose first.

In order to launch rockets, their sights have also been improved. Compared with artillery shells, the trajectory of rockets in the air is more curved. Although their height is higher than that of each other, the height difference required is different for different distances. Now , they also need to raise the shooting angle a little bit.

Almost just pulled up, the movable ring of the sight has put the opponent in the middle of the reticle, and then Nowotny pressed the shooting button.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!" Four soft voices emerged from under the wings.

A splendid flame emerged from the tail of the R4M rocket. Driven by the rocket engine, it quickly left the pylon. When it was separated from the pylon, the folding wings of the tail were successfully bounced.

The technology of folding wings is not complicated. In this era, in order to stuff rockets into rocket launchers, almost all of them are in the form of folding wings.

Bullets rely on rotation to keep their ballistics stable, while rockets rely on wings at the tail. Now, with the tail unfolding, the rocket regains its balance, drags the flames at the tail, and continues to fly forward.

Behind the flames, a black smoke and four rockets were pulled out, that is, four black smoke, dragged forward in the air, and went straight to the American bomber unit.

If a single fighter jet intercepts the opponent's bomber, it will launch the 24 rockets it carries together. Now, since there are two interception lines composed of 24 fighter jets, each fighter jet can only launch four rockets. The rockets, which are also nearly a hundred rockets, formed a terrifying array of rockets in the air, like a rain of arrows formed by an array of ancient soldiers, flying forward.

The scene was magnificent.

When the rockets were fired, the pilots did not resume level flight. They pushed the throttle stick to the maximum and continued to climb upwards to disengage from the height just now.

This is to avoid danger.

The black smoke from the engines of nearly 100 rockets has spread in the rear, forming a terrifying black cloud. If you continue to fly at that altitude, the engine will shut down at any time because the engine swallows the smoke. The consequences are very serious. It's not a good chance to destroy people, but now, just climb and get out of the original height.

At the same time, they climbed for another purpose.

At this point, multiple-choice questions are left to the other party.

If the other side does not change their flight direction and disband the formation, they will suffer from a terrifying saturation attack of rockets and suffer heavy losses. If they spread out, there will be no crossfire. The shooting blind spot enters and kills the opponent.

Now, the jet formation climbed up and prepared for the next battle, and this difficult multiple-choice question was left in front of Major General Kenneth's eyes.

The black smoke seems to be a demon from hell. At the front of the flame, there are rockets flying over. What should we do?

At this moment, Major General Kenneth thought of a lot, the flying American flag, the honor of American soldiers, and the women and children in his home. His eyes firmed up: "According to the original plan, prepare for the countdown to the bombing."

They'll be able to get into the bombing almost immediately.

"One minute countdown." So William started the final count, the plane remained stable, if it was hit, it would die, and if it was not hit, it would bomb.

Just when he counted to 58, the terrifying rocket had already flown.

Major General Kenneth's eyes were burning like a torch. He watched the first rocket fly past the left side of his plane's outer wing. His eyes were full of contempt. Then, the second rocket flew from the fuselage. flew over to the right, but still missed.

Even if it is a dense formation of one's own side, the gap in the middle is very large, and it is too difficult for the opponent to hit it!

At this moment, the third rocket came flying.

This rocket, in Major General Kenneth's retina, gradually became larger and larger, and he seemed to be able to see the warhead of the rocket, the wings of the tail, and the trajectory of the rocket.

It should be missed, it will, God bless!

In his eyes, the rocket almost flew past the No. 1 engine on the left side. From his point of view, it should not collide.

"Boom!" At this moment, suddenly, a huge explosion sounded, and the warhead of this rocket exploded!

Countless shrapnel flew towards the engine, piercing the outer aluminum alloy casing and piercing the inner cylinder. In an instant, billowing black smoke came out of the engine.

At this moment, Major General Kenneth is still relatively calm, it doesn't matter if he loses an engine, he can still fly!

However, in the next second, from the position of this engine, the wings suddenly snapped off!