At this time, not only these Arab League pilots, but even those military and political dignitaries at the Prince Sultan Air Base were all stunned.

In fact, neither Crown Prince Salman nor Prime Minister Al Maktoum underestimated the Somali air forces, especially when they learned the results of the air battle that took place in the United States half a year ago, they completely regarded the Somali air force as an opponent that the Arab coalition could match.

Before the start of the war, the Arab coalition used supercomputer systems in the United States to conduct war games on several occasions, and the results showed that almost every one of the more than 200 fighters of the Somali Air Force had combat power no less than that of the F-22 "Raptor" fighters.

That is why the Arab League is so cautious about Somalia.

But no one expected that in the case of the huge disparity in the number of fighters between the two sides, as soon as they made contact, they played a record of six to two.

The Rafale is no easy feat, especially since its latest modification, equipped with the extremely advanced RBE-Electrically Scanned Phased Array Radar, coupled with the support of early warning aircraft, is able to catch up with the fourth-generation fighter in both over-the-horizon air combat and close-range combat capabilities.

A cold sweat broke out on Abdul Alimu's head, and he said, "Your Highness......"

Crown Prince Salman waved his hand, did not blame Abdul Alimu, and said lightly: "It's okay, we can afford it!"

Somalia has a total of 240 fighters, according to the battle loss ratio of three to one, the Arab League still has the advantage, the only thing that gives Salman a headache is the loss of pilots, just this battle, two pilots were killed, four people parachuted in Somalia, with the current level of the Somali Army, the four pilots may not be able to wait for the rescue force.

A smile erupted on Alimu's face. said: "Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, don't worry, when we wait for hand-to-hand combat, we will definitely be able to pull back the battle damage ratio." ”

Alimu said this, not without support.

Modern close-quarters combat is made up of pilots, fighter jets, fire control, and on-board weapon systems.

Regardless of the pilot's ability, a fighter's ability to engage in close-quarters combat depends primarily on the aircraft's fire control and onboard weapons, situational awareness, maneuverability, and agility.

With the development of missile technology. The large off-axis launch angle combat missile with helmet-mounted sights allows fighters to attack without having to point their nose at enemy aircraft, which subverts the "nose at the target" rule that has been used since the advent of aerial combat.

After the end of the Kosovo War, the US Marine Corps and the Israeli Air Force engaged in a series of aerial combat confrontations, with the US Marine Corps dispatching FA-18 Hornet fighters equipped with Sidewinder missiles and the Israeli Air Force dispatching fighters equipped with "Monster Snake" missiles. Combat Results: The Israeli Air Force won 220 of the 240 air engagements.

The reason for the victory was that the Israeli Air Force was equipped with a new type of helmet-mounted sight and a short-range air-to-air missile -- the "Monster Snake," which had a large off-axis launch angle, and basically achieved an all-directional attack. It can be seen that the acceleration maneuver of traditional air combat has begun to give way to omnidirectional attacks that rely on airborne equipment and high-performance missiles.

"1 MiG-21 fighter after being equipped with advanced air-to-air missiles and helmet-mounted sights," a number of Western experts said. In a 1-on-1 engagement, its fighting ability is basically equal to that of the F-22 fighter. ”

The Rafale fighter itself has excellent maneuverability, coupled with the off-axis launch ability of the Mika missile at an angle of up to 60 degrees, so that the Rafale is hardly inferior to the F22 in close combat.

Although the U.S. military has previously reminded that the Somali Air Force's fighter unit has extremely strong close-range combat capabilities, Alimu believes that his boys are certainly not inferior to Somali drones.

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"Guys, get ready to meet the enemy!"

Front. The pilots of the Flamingo squadron did not have time to shock the battle loss ratio of the two sides in the mid-range air battle, and their opponents had already pounced.

Distances of several tens of kilometers. That's a few minutes for a modern jet fighter.

"The target formation is 026, the height is 5000, the speed is 1100, two planes are in a group, ready to meet the enemy!"

The voice of squadron leader Leon sounded in the squadron channel.

Sixteen against ten, the Flamingo squadron still has the advantage.

"Understood!"

Corleone gripped the joystick. and the Rafale fighter piloted by wingman Major Thomas formed a two-plane formation.

The two groups of planes were approaching at high speed, as if they were charging knights.

"Soon to enter the 20-kilometer attack envelope, missiles ready!"

Twenty kilometers represents the limit of the helmet-mounted sight's field of view, and it is also the maximum distance that the infrared seeker of the Mika missile can sense.

Corleone clenched his thumb over the button for missile launch, using a helmet sight to look for enemy aircraft.

Corleone meditated on God in his heart. It is hoped that the enemy will be able to crash headlong into the fire net of the Rafale.

As long as the enemy aircraft is locked on, the missiles are launched first, and at such a close distance, the enemy aircraft will not be able to escape Mika's tracking at all!

The formation of enemy planes did not seem to notice it at all, and flew towards the Rafale formation.

"Come, prepare!"

Just as everyone was waiting for that moment to come, the squadron leader's angry voice suddenly came from the channel: "Oops, the enemy planes are separated!"

On the diffraction screen, the ten F14s that were originally flying in formation suddenly spread out in five directions in a two-plane formation.

If it is placed at the air show, this is undoubtedly an extremely elegant heavenly maiden scattering flower action.

But this is the battlefield, and every action has a strong tactical purpose!

Ten F14 unmanned fighters broke away from the attack envelope of the Mika missile in an extremely strange arc, as if they had been measured with a ruler.

"Damn!

Corleone almost vomited blood in frustration, and hurriedly followed up with his wingman.

The formation of the Flamingo squadron spread out in an instant.

"Thomas, keep an eye on it, it's our goal. ”

Corleone stared at an enemy plane that was maneuvering in an arc more than ten kilometers away, and the Rafale fighter he was piloting began to make a small radius turn, and the helmet sight followed the figure of the enemy plane, and silently said in his heart: "Lock, lock for me!"

His wingman followed from the other direction, ready to outflank his target.

This is a tactic that has been set before, 16 against 10, 10 fighters against 2 against one, and the remaining 6 Rafale and 5 F14 to maneuver, striving to gradually expand the numerical superiority.

At this moment, the opposite sky flashed with fire, and the enemy launched a preemptive attack.

"Thomas, be careful!"

Corleone and wingman Thomas, both experienced pilots, immediately understood the enemy's intentions.

In a two-to-one situation, it is difficult for enemy planes to get rid of the attack of Mika missiles, and the other side is doing this to pull back. (To be continued......)