bookbashuk Chapter 351: The United States’ Response
Chapter 351: The United States’ Response
In the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean, several destroyers of the U.S. Navy are carrying out their final deployment.
On the decks of these steel behemoths, sailors were busy carrying out final checks.
Captain John Jackson stood on the bridge, his eyes sweeping across the calm sea, a confident smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"Gentlemen," Jackson said to the officers around him, "we are about to witness history. The Yan people think their little tricks can scare us? They are wrong. Very wrong."
The officers on the bridge all laughed, and they were full of anticipation for the upcoming "performance".
At this moment, the communications officer ran over, "Sir, the Pentagon called and asked for an immediate final system check."
Jackson nodded. "Very good, let's show those masters what real military technology is."
Following his order, the entire destroyer began to get busy. In the control room below the deck, technicians were performing the final debugging of the Talos air defense missile system.
The Talos system is the trump card weapon that the U.S. Navy is proud of. This system includes advanced radar, fire control system and interceptor missiles, which can effectively deal with various air threats from high-altitude bombers to low-altitude cruise missiles.
"Radar system checked, all normal," a technician reported.
"The fire control system is operating stably," another voice said.
Jackson nodded with satisfaction, "Very good, now let's take a look at our little babies."
He walked to the missile launcher and gently stroked the missiles that shone with metallic luster. These RIM-66 standard missiles were the core of the "Talos" system. They could be ejected from the vertical launch system in a very short time and quickly accelerated to an amazing speed of Mach 3.5.
"These little guys," Jackson said to his lieutenant, "are worth a million dollars each. But believe me, they are worth it. No missile can escape their pursuit."
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At the same time, in another corner of the Pacific Ocean, the enemy base was also making intensive preparations. Here was deployed the "Nike Hercules" air defense missile system, which was the most advanced high-altitude air defense system of the U.S. Army.
The base commander, Maj. Gen. Robert Williams, was inspecting the final deployment as he walked over to a large radar antenna, the "eye" of the Nike Hercules system - the AN/MPQ-53 phased array radar.
"How far can this big guy detect?" Williams asked the technical officer beside him.
"Sir, under ideal conditions, it can detect targets 320 kilometers away," the officer replied proudly, "and it can track hundreds of targets at the same time, providing precise guidance data for our missiles."
Williams nodded with a satisfied smile on his face, and turned to walk towards the launch pad not far away, where several huge missiles were neatly arranged.
"This is our trump card," Williams said, pointing to the missiles. "MIM-104 Patriot missiles. They can intercept any high-altitude target, from ballistic missiles to high-altitude bombers. There's nothing they can't handle."
Patriot missiles are the core of the Nike-Hercules system. They can accelerate to an incredible speed of Mach 5 in a very short time and can intercept at an altitude of 30 feet. This performance makes them an ideal weapon to deal with ballistic missiles.
While the enemy was preparing intensively, the Pentagon was also busy. In a highly confidential command center, the United States' top military experts were discussing the upcoming "performance".
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara stood in front of a huge electronic map, explaining the defense plan to the generals around him.
"Gentlemen," McNamara said confidently, "we have laid out an impenetrable defense network in the Pacific. From the ground to the surface and from the sky, no missile can penetrate our defense line."
He pointed to a few red dots on the map. "These are our Talos systems. They'll be responsible for intercepting any low-flying targets. And these," he moved his finger to a few other dots, "are our Nike Hercules systems. They'll deal with any targets that try to break through from high altitude."
"So, Mr. Minister," a general asked, "if Yan Guo's missiles are really as they say, what special capabilities do they have?"
McNamara smiled and said, "General, please believe me, no matter what tricks the Yan people use, they can't escape our firepower network. Our system does not rely on just a single interception method, but adopts a multi-level, multi-method comprehensive defense strategy."
He walked to a huge display screen in the center of the room, which displayed a complex diagram. "Look here," McNamara pointed to the diagram and said, "This is our defensive strategy. First, our long-range radar will detect the incoming missile at the first time. Then, our electronic warfare aircraft will conduct electronic jamming on the missile, trying to disrupt its guidance system."
"Next," he continued, "if the missile continues to fly, our Talos system will launch interceptor missiles. These missiles use the latest active radar guidance technology and can accurately find the target even in complex electromagnetic environments."
"If the Talos system fails to intercept successfully, the Nike Hercules system will come into play. Its Patriot missiles use more advanced guidance technology and can intercept at a higher altitude. Moreover, we will launch multiple missiles for each target to ensure a 100% intercept success rate."
McNamara's explanation reassured everyone in the room. They believed that with such careful planning and advanced technology, no missile could break through the United States' defense line.
At this moment, a young officer rushed in and said, "Minister, we have just received the latest intelligence. According to satellite images, the launch site of Yan Country has begun the final preparations."
McNamara nodded, with an expectant look on his face. "Very good, let's see what the Yan people are capable of. Tell all units to enter the highest state of alert."
With his order, enemy bases throughout the Pacific were put on combat readiness.
At the base, the radar of the Nike Hercules system began to operate at full power, searching for any abnormal signals that might appear.
On the sea, destroyers equipped with the Talos system also began to cruise. These warships were like hounds, vigilantly monitoring every inch of sea and air space.
In the Pentagon's command center, a huge display screen shows the real-time situation in the Pacific Ocean, with every warship, every radar station, and even every interceptor missile ready to be launched clearly marked on it.
McNamara stood in front of the display screen, his eyes swept across the densely packed icons on the screen, with a confident smile on his lips. In his opinion, this defense network was so tight that even a fly couldn't fly through it.
"Gentlemen," he turned to the others in the room, "we have prepared a warm welcome for the Yan people. Let's see how long their missiles can hold out against our defenses."
A low laugh echoed through the room.
These senior military officers of the beautiful country are all looking forward to the upcoming "performance".
In their view, this is just an opportunity to demonstrate the United States' military strength and a good time to teach a lesson to those countries that attempt to challenge the United States' status.
However, they didn't know that on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, a time traveler from the future was preparing to give them a huge surprise.
The "Changfeng" missile developed by Li Yang and his team will be the key to breaking this confident defense network.
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In the next few hours, the entire Pacific region was shrouded in a tense atmosphere. The military personnel of the United States held their breath, waiting for the missiles of the United States to appear on their radar screens.
In the enemy base, the operators of the Nike Hercules system stared at the radar screen intently. They have undergone long-term training and are ready to deal with any possible situation at any time.
"Remember, guys," said base commander Williams into the communicator, "our mission is to ensure that no missiles can break through our defenses. No matter what tricks the Yan people use, we have to make their missiles become fish food in the Pacific Ocean."
At the same time, the atmosphere on the US destroyer cruising on the sea was equally tense. Captain Jackson stood on the bridge, his eyes constantly scanning the calm sea and sky.
"Stay alert, gentlemen," Jackson said into the communicator, "Yan's missiles may appear at any time. I want you to keep your eyes on every suspicious signal, even a seabird. Don't let it go."
In the Pentagon's command center, McNamara and other senior military officers were conducting their final pre-war briefing.
"According to our intelligence," said an intelligence official, "Yan Guo's missiles are likely to adopt a low-altitude flight strategy to try to avoid our radar detection. But," he smiled confidently, "they obviously underestimated our technical level."
McNamara nodded. "Yes, our
McNamara nodded. "Yes, our Talos system is specially designed to deal with such low-altitude targets. Let the Yan people see what real military technology is."
While the U.S. military was confidently waiting for the "performance" to begin, they did not know that the real challenge had just begun. The "Changfeng" missile designed by Li Yang was not just an ordinary cruise missile, it was also equipped with an advanced electronic countermeasure system, which would bring unprecedented challenges to the U.S. defense network.
Over the Pacific Ocean, an invisible battle is about to begin.
The defense system that the United States is proud of will face an opponent from the future, and the result of this contest will change the world's