hsntnovel Chapter 685 An Unimagined Opponent
Chapter 685 An Unimagined Opponent
The Gu Diao's speed has been maintained at 46 knots, and it gradually slowed down after arriving near the target sea area.
Without knowing the situation clearly, Yang Sikang would never sail the ship directly.
Reconnaissance planes were released in large numbers and spread toward the surrounding area ahead to investigate.
Soon, the situation of a large area of the surrounding sea surface was gradually revealed to everyone. However, when the shared screen showed the overall scene of the reconnaissance screen of the carrier-based aircraft, even the ship girls who had been prepared were even more excited. He became serious.
There were a large number of debris floating miscellaneously on the sea surface in the target area, including not only the wreckage of battleships, but also a large number of floating objects. Judging from the overall situation, this situation looks like a scene caused by the freighter being destroyed and all the cargo leaking out.
However, they have not blocked the signal since their departure. They contacted Zhenhai five minutes ago and confirmed the information.
If a large cargo ship had gone missing, they would have gotten the news.
Moreover, Yang Sikang felt that it was impossible that Donghuang had not sent someone to investigate the situation, so the current situation was a bit strange.
"Javelin, Allen, get some goods from the nearest location."
Although Allen is careless, he is actually very shrewd. The Javelin is a bit lacking in this aspect, but the modified Javelin is very maneuverable.
The two of them quickly left the fleet and went forward. They grabbed a few pieces of cargo at the nearest place and returned immediately without lingering at all.
During the whole process, Gu Diao's radar and Helena's SG were carefully observing the situation around them. Fortunately, no accidents occurred.
The goods brought back were sent to the Gu Diao. Although they can be traced based on the type of goods, such investigation requires very troublesome procedures.
Therefore, Yang Sikang directly chose to shake people.
He decisively recorded all the information that could be found on the three cargoes, took photos and sorted them out and sent them directly to Donghuang, Chongying and Baiying. Both Donghuang and Chongying might be the source of these floating cargoes.
Bai Ying, they might also be able to find relevant records.
But investigating the relevant information will take time, and right now it's more important to resolve the immediate problem.
After the reconnaissance plane flew over the sea where floating objects were piled up, the number of wreckage behind it became indeed more numerous.
At this moment, the scene suddenly changed drastically.
The picture spliced together from the feedback footage of multiple reconnaissance aircraft was shattered in the blink of an eye. At the same time, the number of reconnaissance aircraft was also rapidly decreasing.
The expressions of several aircraft carrier ladies were serious. After a few minutes, Essex spoke:
"Commander, the reconnaissance aircraft encountered strong anti-aircraft firepower. Although they responded immediately, about a quarter of them were shot down."
"One quarter, it seems that the opponent's anti-aircraft firepower is sufficient." Zhenhai said immediately.
"Yes, it seems that the opponent is not just those monsters, there are other things on that island."
Yang Sikang nodded and became more serious.
"The reconnaissance plane has returned. Go directly to the fighter jet. Massachusetts and Alabama, prepare to open the way."
The vanguard fleet ahead simultaneously began to move and change its lineup, and at the same time the Gu Diao's main gun began to charge energy.
A few seconds later, as the Gu Diao's main gun flew into the distance against the sea, the ship girls immediately began to move forward.
Large wrecks and unsunken ships floating on the sea were directly disposed of with the main and secondary guns of Massachusetts and Alabama, while other ship girls dealt with the smaller floating objects as much as possible.
While advancing, the Gu Diao, which was originally located in the center of the fleet, also moved forward, and the formation of the fleet was naturally changed in the process.
But in the command room, looking at the synchronized images of the carrier-based aircraft on multiple screens, the three people in the command room were very serious.
"Zhenhai, Yixian, if I read correctly, those are modern jet fighters, right?"
Yang Sikang looked at the feedback screen of the carrier-based aircraft and asked, Essex and their carrier-based aircraft control is not what it used to be, but they don't have much advantage in fighting these enemies.
Although Yang Sikang has noticed in the picture that the enemy carrier-based aircraft also have traces of fungal erosion, the extent is very slight and does not affect the opponent's normal combat appearance.
But the trouble was, the shape of those things seemed familiar to him.
Until just now, he suddenly reacted.
Don’t these look like Donghuang’s fighter jets that have been retired for many years?
Where did this come from? !
"Commander, these seem to be made based on the J-7A, which means..."
Yixian looked over, Yang Sikang nodded and sighed:
"There's actually an air force base on that island, right?"
Although the carrier-based aircraft of the ship girl are very powerful, these jets eroded by fungi do not look normal.
Although the erosion of the fungus will inevitably cause it to gradually lose its normal combat capabilities until it is completely swallowed up by the fungus and becomes scrap iron, but before that, these iron lumps can still entangle the carrier-based aircraft of his ship girls in the air!
If Essex hadn't been skilled and experienced, even a ship-mounted carrier-based aircraft would have been very difficult to fight against these jet-based opponents.
"Zhenhai, you are in charge for the time being. I have to contact Donghuang first. Damn it, how many things did they put on that island!"
Yang Sikang now probably knows why Donghuang did not provide him with other exploration information. If they want to investigate, they will only use carrier-based aircraft or seaplanes to conduct detailed exploration, but there is a J-7A on that island. if……
He came to the cabin, quickly contacted Zhenhai, and said directly as soon as he got up:
"Don't worry about the cargo for now. I have a question right now. What exactly did you build on that island, and how much resources and equipment did you put on it?!"
Without waiting for Zhenhai's answer, he continued:
"I am currently in the target sea area, and I am already engaged in carrier-based aircraft combat with those enemies. However, the ones my ship girls are fighting are jet fighters in the shape of J-7A, eroded by fungi!"
"Wha, what?!"
Zhenhai's voice over there suddenly rose several pitches, and she said quickly:
"Please wait a moment, I will go find the relevant documents right now! Damn it, no wonder there has been no progress in the previous investigation..."
After the communication ended, Yang Sikang sighed and frowned.
This development completely exceeded expectations. He never thought that he would encounter a jet fighter!
The performance gap between the fighter planes themselves is so great that even if they are corroded by fungi and are not ship-mounted, they can still compete with the carrier-based aircraft of Essex and others, which is really a headache.
However, the overall advancement of the fleet did not stop, but instead accelerated slightly.
Only by closing the distance and discovering the enemy will there be room for others to play. Otherwise, just relying on the three Essex-class plus Dafeng, the carrier-based aircraft of the four of them will be attrition. How long can they fight?
Yang Sikang returned to the command room worriedly. He just glanced at the screen and immediately closed his eyes in pain.
Good news: The enemy destroyer fleet has been spotted.
Bad news: All are Anshan class.