NCCnovel Chapter 186 Air Combat Theory Course
Chapter 186 Air Combat Theory Course
The large classroom at the National Defense University was filled with pilots and flight trainees, and Wang Meng, a layman, wanted to explain to them in an easy-to-understand manner what he knew about the combat tactics against the Zero fighter.
"Brothers, are you scared by the Japanese Zero fighters? Come on, brothers who have been beaten by the Japanese Zero fighters, raise your hands!"
More than half of these tough guys raised their hands in embarrassment.
"Okay! Put it down! It seems that everyone has suffered losses from Zero fighters to some extent. Come on, tell me how powerful the Japanese Zero fighters are?"
Lu Tianlong stood up and spoke first.
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Japanese Zero fighters are fast, and once they bite you, you can't escape!"
With Lu Tianlong taking the lead, the other pilots also put aside their shame and spoke up.
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Japanese fighter planes have strong firepower, machine guns and cannons. Once they are bitten, they will be shot down quickly!"
"Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Japanese pilots are better trained than us. We have to admit that their flying skills are superior to ours!"
The entire classroom fell silent, and the pilots seemed to be trapped in the pain of memories.
Wang Meng nodded, these pilots were not lying.
In the second half of 1940, the Zero fighter appeared on the Chinese battlefield for the first time. In the Chongqing air battle at that time, a total of 99 Chinese planes were shot down by Zero fighters, and only two Zero fighters were burned in ground accidents.
An absolute defeat.
"Brothers, then can we defeat the Zero?"
The pilots including Lu Tianlong and the special forces members who had already flown the F6F Hellcat naturally looked down on the Japanese Zero.
However, those "newbies" and pilots who had just arrived did not know much about the Hellcat, so they were naturally filled with frustration and had no confidence.
"Okay! Then let's talk about the differences between our fighter planes, the Zero fighters!"
Wang Meng spread out two huge pictures, on which were drawn a Zero fighter and a Hellcat.
Wang Meng began to perform incessantly.
Through the test flight of the Zero fighter captured by Country M, some defects of the Zero fighter were found.
First, in order to reduce its own weight and maintain high maneuverability, the Zero fighter reduced a lot of "unnecessary" protection. For example, the cockpit had no bulletproof armor, and even the rivets were smaller. As a result, the structural strength was insufficient, and it was easy to be overloaded and disintegrated during high-speed maneuvers.
Second, the Zero fighter's engine thrust is insufficient, not as good as the F6F Hellcat fighter thrust, and the Hellcat is also equipped with ethanol, which can increase the engine power for a short time. Therefore, it is not as good as the Hellcat in high-speed maneuverability.
Third, because of weight reduction, it does not have a self-sealing fuel tank. Once hit by the F6F Hellcat's armor-piercing incendiary bomb or white phosphorus bomb, it will disintegrate and burn.
Fourth, the radio communication equipment is not good enough, while the F6F Hellcat is equipped with the most advanced communication equipment, which can implement more complex tactical coordination.
"Brothers, do you still have confidence now?"
The new and old pilots below all blushed when they heard this.
The new pilots in particular cast inquiring eyes at the "old birds", and only when they saw them nod did they confirm that Wang Meng was not bragging.
"Now let me tell you about our strategy after we encounter the Japanese Zero fighter."
According to the most advanced formation method, all the training of the aviation division is conducted in formation with two aircraft.
During combat patrol, the lead and wingman are spaced about 200 yards apart. The wingman is behind, so the lead can focus on searching without worrying about the blind spot behind him.
In combat, the wingman is responsible for covering the leader's back when he attacks. And every two-plane formation can form a four-plane formation that covers and supports each other.
The formation can also implement the "Satchi Shears" tactic to deal a heavy blow to the Japanese.
When a Zero fighter is discovered, the powerful engine power can be used to quickly climb to altitude, and then the heavy weight can be used to dive and turn the Zero fighter into fireworks.
It's even easier to get bitten on the butt by the snack fighter.
The Zero fighter's speed exceeded 370 kilometers per hour, and it was difficult for the ailerons to make movements, especially turning right.
Therefore, as long as you were caught by the Japanese Zero fighter, you just had to push the throttle to the bottom, turn right and upward, and go behind the sister-in-law's butt, and you could perfectly complete the transformation from prey to hunter.
Of course, these "veteran" pilots naturally understand tactics such as utilizing clouds and sunlight.
As soon as the course ended, Lu Tianlong and others couldn't wait to rush to the airport.
Wang Meng also rushed to the airport with other students. He asked Lu Tianlong to practice according to the tactics he mentioned to verify the effectiveness of these tactics.
After several rounds, the excellence of Chief of Staff Wang's tactics was indeed verified.
Lu Tianlong took off his hat and walked over with big strides.
"Chief of Staff, it's really simple and effective. We just simulated it and it was accurate with every shot. Our six Browning heavy machine guns can give the Japanese a head-on blow! I estimate that as long as one hits, the Japanese plane will be destroyed!"
"Okay, let's practice like this!"
"Chief of Staff, how do you know so much? Have you ever fought in an aerial battle?"
Wang Meng smiled awkwardly. It couldn't be that he learned all these things from watching TV, right?
"The secret cannot be revealed. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Hurry up and practice! I'm telling you, with such good equipment, if you still get beaten down by the devils, I won't let you go!"
Lu Tianlong stood at attention. Now he had enough ammunition and fuel, so he could practice casually every day. If he still couldn't defeat the Japanese planes, he could really kill himself with a piece of tofu!
"Oh, right, you should think about which brigade to send to Qingyang. The environment there is relatively simpler. Half of the trainer planes will also have to be transferred there! Also, we need to prepare to establish a bomber brigade next, so you should consider that as well!"
Lu Tianlong nodded vigorously. He never thought that he, a prisoner, could become the commander of an aviation division, commanding two flying squadrons, and then setting up a third flying squadron.
After Wang Meng finished speaking, he ran away, leaving Lu Tianlong alone in tears.
Just outside the airport, a farmer with a shaved head and picking crops was looking towards the airport.
One day later, in Taiyuan City, at the headquarters of the First Army of the North China Front Army of the Japanese, Yoshio Shinozuka was speaking to Chiji Kazutaka of the Second Section of the General Staff.
"Baka, it's been so long, and you haven't even figured out the source of the independent column's equipment! Baka! You should commit seppuku to apologize!"
Kazutaka Chiji lowered his head and accepted the criticism "sincerely".
"General Shinozuka, a distinguished guest will arrive in Taiyuan in two days. The problem will be solved by then. Please wait patiently!"