Chapter 5: The Hidden Dragon Emerges from the Sea
However ... ...
More than twenty special forces soldiers eliminated over a hundred armed militants within ten minutes
This is indeed an extraordinary task; until now, Yan Yunxiang has not had the time to mourn the three fallen comrades, nor has he even had the opportunity to feel sorrow for the severely injured Kong Zhigao
Yan Yunxiang glanced at his partner again, hoping to gain something, but was ultimately disappointed
Hua Jianfeng exchanged a glance with the chief engineer who had come over, as well as with several soldiers who were watching from outside. Lu Chengwen also nodded to the two special forces soldiers behind him, signaling them to leave the sailors' cabin. Subsequently, the two of them closed the watertight doors at both ends of the compartment.
The sonar chief pressed his hands on the headphones, concentrating intently on listening, occasionally glancing at the sonar screen in front of him. He adjusted the control knobs on the sonar panel. After a considerable amount of time, he finally shook his head at Le Jiacheng.
Before surfacing, the USS Houston was not far in front of the USS Squid. A submarine is not an aircraft; within just a few minutes, it cannot escape the detection range of passive sonar. The absence of detection means that the USS Houston was not within the detection range of the USS Squid's passive sonar, but rather in the blind spot of the USS Squid's passive sonar, specifically behind the USS Squid. The absence of detection means that the USS Houston was not within the detection range of the USS Squid's passive sonar, but rather in the blind spot of the USS Squid's passive sonar, specifically behind the USS Squid.
As soon as Lu Chengwen's words fell, a bright spot appeared on the radar screen in front of the co-pilot. The co-pilot immediately exclaimed, "Found it, approximately three nautical miles directly ahead. Quick, take a look, is it the submarine you are looking for."
Upon hearing Lu Chengwen introduce himself, all the doubts in Hua Jianfeng's mind were resolved
Colonel Xiang Tinghui is our squad leader, so I suppose we can be considered somewhat acquainted
On the command platform of the submarine, Hua Jianfeng glanced at the helicopter that had just taken off, then picked up the binoculars and looked in the direction where the periscope had detected the helicopter.
How could a second submarine appear? Wasn't there only one submarine?
Old Yan. It seems that the submarine did not come at all. We must return to base
Continuously heading south, south, and then south again, we flew for a full three hours
I am Hua Jianfeng, the captain of the "Gun Squid"
Extremely willing
If possible, Hua Jianfeng truly wishes to take the initiative and resolve the issue with a torpedo
On the tumultuous sea surface, the "Gun Squid" submarine burst through the water like a cannonball, only to crash heavily back onto the sea after one-third of its hull was exposed to the air. Immediately, the submarine was engulfed by the towering waves, and by the time the command platform re-emerged, the submarine was already floating on the surface of the sea
"Turn the wheel hard to the left, control the speed and depth, and do not make any noise." Le Jiacheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked towards the sonar. It was certain that when the "Gun Squid" was diving rapidly, the "Houston" did not dive immediately and reduced its speed, falling behind the "Gun Squid".
Under the guidance of the cook delivering coffee, Hua Jianfeng arrived at the No. 3 sailor's cabin. The more than twenty sailors who lived here had already been driven away by the chief engineer, leaving only three special forces soldiers wrapped in towels and the diving propeller covered with a canvas in the cabin
Three special forces soldiers, one diving propulsion device, are all in the No. 3 sailor's cabin. I had someone prepare hot coffee for them; it seems they are all quite cold.
Within half a minute, the "Gun Squid" submerged into the sea and rapidly descended at an angle of twenty degrees
"No!" Before Yan Yunxiang could react, Lu Cheng had already dived into the cockpit. "Captain, we cannot return now. We must be taken to the submarine. Do you have fifteen minutes of fuel left in this aircraft? If we haven't found the submarine in fifteen minutes, it won't be too late to return then"
Major, people have come to rescue others
I am Lu Chengwen, a major in the 'Lion' Special Forces, and I am also the commander of this operation
Catch up, contact the submarine, and have them dispatch divers to prepare for the reception
You have quite a bit of audacity, daring to surface alongside us! Hua Jianfeng smiled coldly, but in his heart, he was contemplating how to resolve the trouble before him
Inside the cabin, three special forces soldiers had donned their diving suits and stuffed a box containing mysterious cargo into a specialized diving propulsion device. The helicopter arrived above the submarine, and the three soldiers approached the hatch in sequence. As the helicopter gradually descended, an officer on the submarine signaled that it was safe to jump with a light signal. Lu Chengwen was the first to leap from the cabin, plunging straight into the sea. Subsequently, the other two soldiers pushed the diving propulsion device into the ocean and then jumped in after it. As the helicopter gradually descended, an officer on the submarine signaled that it was safe to jump with a light signal. Lu Chengwen was the first to leap from the cabin, plunging straight into the sea. Subsequently, the other two soldiers pushed the diving propulsion device into the ocean and then jumped in after it.
Alright, prepare to return.
200 meters, 250 meters, 300 meters... When the reading reached 330, Le Jiacheng pressed the helmsman's shoulder. "First five, last ten, maintain speed"
The second submarine? Yan Yunxiang glanced at the radar screen and then returned his gaze to the front.
Prepare to dive, go find the first officer, have him take over command, and find a way to shake off the USS Houston
The sudden sound of a bang that followed sent chills down the spines of every officer and sailor in the submarine, from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet
When submarine personnel go out to sea on a mission, they wear clothing made from burlap, lacking the formal uniforms of regular military ranks. As a result, it is difficult for outsiders to identify the submarine's captain based on their attire
The USS Houston certainly recorded the characteristic noise of the USS Squid. Fortunately, the sea conditions were too rough, making it unlikely for the USS Houston to capture a photograph of the USS Squid, or even to clearly see its appearance
"This ... ..." Lu Chengwen immediately changed the subject, "Captain Hua, may I speak with you privately for a moment?"
Understood. Yan Yunxiang, sitting on the left side of the cockpit, made a face at his partner on the right side, then苦笑着摇了摇头.
Only after the last lookout descended did Hua Jianfeng leave the command platform and secure the two pressure-resistant hatches above and below.
It is not that no answer was found; rather, it is the worst answer!
In another fifteen minutes, the helicopter will reach its maximum flight radius. At that time, regardless of whether they have found that damned submarine, they must return.
As soon as Lu Chengwen left the cockpit, a second signal appeared on the radar screen. The co-pilot hesitated for a moment and said to the captain: "Old Yan, what is going on?"
At this time, the fuel warning light has illuminated, indicating that the remaining fuel is less than half of the total fuel capacity.
I tell you, if you do not take us to the submarine, war will break out before dawn
Upon seeing Hua Jianfeng, Lu Chengwen hesitated for a moment
"Major, there are still fifteen minutes left"
A nuclear submarine with a displacement of several thousand tons is not a small car, and it took approximately ten seconds for the submarine's speed to decrease.
Silver lightning streaked across the pitch-black night sky, weaving a dense web between heaven and earth
Continue flying forward, we must find that submarine
Not found
"How is it? Did you hear it?" Le Jiacheng looked over as he listened to the morning sounds.
At this moment, within the electronic antenna rectifier cover located beneath the nose of the helicopter on hetushu.com, the sea search radar antenna is rotating at a speed of ten revolutions per minute. Electromagnetic waves sweep repeatedly across the surrounding sea surface. Aside from the echoes generated by the waves, there is not even the slightest trace of a catch.
When Yan Yunxiang piloted the helicopter back to the camp, the battle had already concluded. Immediately, he transported this group of special forces, the injured Kong Zhigao, the bodies of three comrades, and that mysterious cargo back to the destroyer patrolling in the Gulf of Aden. After refueling, the Ka-27 took off again carrying Major Lu Chengwen and two other special forces members, two large auxiliary fuel tanks, and that mysterious cargo.
As Yan Yunxiang began to speak, the co-pilot hurriedly interjected, "That is the reserve fuel for wartime, and it can only be used during combat, we ... ... "
Return flight? At this moment, Yan Yunxiang realized that more than ten minutes had already passed
The cargo of the "Gun Squid" has been dispatched, and now it is your turn to take action
It seemed that he heard something; Sonar raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. Immediately after, his expression changed.
No, we have not met before. " After glancing at Lu Chengwen again, Hua Jianfeng said, "During the exercises last year, I collaborated with your unit's Colonel Xiang Tinghui, and I know what kind of unit you are.
On helicopter Ka-27, Lu Chengwen suddenly recalled a passage from his middle school Chinese textbook. Although he had long forgotten the title of that passage, he felt that the helicopter at this moment was like the swallow in the text, the one darting through the thunderstorm.
Send a message to the "Gun Squid"; we need to get them out of here as soon as possible
The helmsman understood intuitively, first adjusting the exponent on the depth controller to 330, then fine-tuning the exponent on the speed controller, and finally stabilizing the direction controller, which resembled a car steering wheel. Next, the automatic control equipment on the submarine adjusted the navigation status of the submarine, eliminating the need for the helmsman to operate it directly
"Have they all been rescued?" Hua Jianfeng looked over at the chief engineer who had just climbed up.
After the final communication, the Ka-27 helicopter turned around and flew northward
Hua Jianfeng quickly assessed Lu Chengwen, and his expression changed slightly.
Both pilots were taken aback, and it was evident that the special forces major was not joking
"If we don't turn back soon, we will all become shark bait." The co-pilot glanced over at Yan Yunxiang. "This sea area has already been searched several times. There won't be any discoveries."
Is that so? The welcome gift you sent me is quite substantial. Saying this, Hua Jianfeng glanced at the underwater propulsion device, and instinctively, he knew that it must contain something very important. This is because the underwater propulsion devices used by special forces during operational missions are all "single-use" and do not require recovery. The three special forces soldiers brought it onto the submarine, indicating that the device, or rather the cargo inside it, is of great significance. This is because the underwater propulsion devices used by special forces during operational missions are all "single-use" and do not require recovery. The three special forces soldiers brought it onto the submarine, indicating that the device, or rather the cargo inside it, is of great significance
This time, in order to carry more fuel, the flight range of the helicopter has been increased. Additionally, two crew members remained on the destroyer. The operation of the radar has been assigned to the co-pilot
Inside the command center, Le Jiacheng stared intently at the numbers on the electronic depth gauge, which were continuously fluctuating.
Major, look! Yan Yunxiang has also spotted the submarine surfacing from the sea
Hearing the captain's shout coming through the headphones, Lu Chengwen quickly regained his focus. "Understood. Continue the search and advance; report immediately upon any findings"
Have we met before? Lu Chengwen was also reminiscing, wondering if he had seen this major boat captain before
In general, maritime search radars are controlled by specialized electronic officers