Chapter 512: A Fierce Battle in Close Quarters
At the time of engagement, the salvage fleet was in a triangular defensive formation, and after a wave of sweeping, the menacing pirates were instantly attacked head-on. Faced with these rabble-like ordinary pirates, Tang Xingyou quickly ordered the fleet to change formation.
Looking at the salvage fleet that quickly changed the formation of the fleet and changed to a zigzag shape to launch a counterattack, the surviving pirates either turned off the fire and raised their hands to surrender, or turned the bow of the ship and fled for their lives.
Even if there are some pirate leaders, it is natural for snipers to stop those pirates who try to escape. Seeing the death of these pirate leaders, the morale of the pirates who tried to resist was further damaged.
In the face of these scattered and fleeing pirates, the combat team members on both sides of the ship naturally would not be polite and shot one after another to carry out point killings. Only those pirates who raised their hands to extinguish their fires were lucky enough to pick up a life.
For these pirates who raise their hands to surrender, the security team will not kill them. Of course, if it is a fake surrender, waiting for the fate of this kind of pirate is still the shipwreck. Most of the security guards are used to killing.
What's more, every member of the combat team knows that these shabby-looking young or middle-aged people are, after all, hated pirates. If they don't have weapons in their hands, what awaits them?
Over the years, pirates operating in the waters of the Gulf of Aden have done many hijacking incidents that are hated by all countries, and there are also crew members of the Celestial Empire. The dispatch of the escort fleet above is more due to the fact that piracy in this area is too rampant.
Looking at the capsized speedboats, as well as the corpses floating on the sea and the speedboats, every member of the combat team chose to ignore them. Walking by the river, there is no day when you don't get your shoes wet. If you choose to be a pirate, you must be prepared to die at sea.
Tang Xingyou, who didn't pay much attention to the fleeing pirates, said through the walkie-talkie: "Keep a distance between the ships and beware of possible shelling at any time." Sea Hawks 1-3, ready to take off! 4-6, standby!"
According to the information provided by Xu Haibao, Tang Xingyou knew very well how much of a threat the naval artillery posed to the fleet. In order to avoid being shelled, Tang Xingyou chose to increase the distance between the ships. In this case, it will also make the enemy's shelling more difficult.
In addition, Tang Xingyou ordered all ships to move forward at full speed and sail head-on towards the enemy fleet that was about to appear. Only by narrowing the distance between the two sides can it be possible to weaken the power of the opponent's naval artillery and create conditions for one's own attack.
When Tang Xingyou and the observers of the ships were vigilant about the situation in the sea area ahead. The armed elements who followed the pirates also saw the pirates fleeing in a hurry. They didn't care too much about the lives and deaths of these pirates.
There was even a star research fellow who sneered: "These guys are so useless! It looks like our opponent really has some strength!"
Listening to the words of his subordinates, the middle angel who was on the largest converted cargo ship said with a somewhat cautious expression: "Don't be careless! These guys dare to come here, which shows that they are very confident and confident."
Most importantly, we don't have much time left. According to our tip, the opposing convoy is heading here at full speed. If we really push the other side into a hurry and launch ship-borne missiles from a distance, we will be in trouble!"
For these supernatural and innate masters, ordinary bullets are not lethal to them. Only powerful weapons such as missiles and naval artillery pose an effective threat. It is precisely because of this that governments can deter the supernatural.
No matter how good the monks and the supernatural are, no one dares to take lightly in the face of group force strikes and attacks, and even the threat of the government not hesitating to use nuclear bombs. It's really forcing the government to be anxious, and these supernatural people can't get cheap like masters.
Just when he was in command of the team of Adepts on the ship, he began to prepare for battle. The commander who was in charge of directing the battle of the fleet also stepped forward at the right time and said: "My lord, the opponent's fleet has separated and is advancing rapidly towards us, are you ready to engage in battle?"
"Let's get started! Sink their ships as soon as possible, if possible, and prepare for engagement. In this battle, they must all be annihilated in the sea, so that these Celestial Empire people know the consequences of offending us. ”
"Yes!"
The armed fleet, which had also sounded the battle alarm, began to turn on the weapons systems of the merchant ships and searched for the salvage fleet that was heading towards them. At this moment, an armed element said: "The other side has dispatched three helicopter gunships and is flying towards us!"
"Prepare for air defense! Once in range, destroy it immediately!"
"Understood!"
In contrast to the scattered pirates, most of these militants have served in the army and have received professional combat training. In the face of the impending naval battle, the confidence of these militants is still very high.
The six HNA helicopters that came with the ship were all converted into armed helicopters at this moment. Form an air battle formation to carry out air escort for the salvage fleet below. The pilots on the helicopters also knew very well that the next battle would be fierce.
Not long after the flight, the pilot quickly said: "Sea Dragon No. 1, if you find the enemy fleet, do you want to attack!"
"Sea Hawk II, raise the altitude of your flight and be careful of the opponent's anti-aircraft missiles. Keeping a distance from the fleet, the aircraft dispersed. If the enemy does not attack, you will postpone the attack and test the enemy's artillery fire first. ”
"Understood!"
After receiving the information sent back by the pilot, Tang Xingyou immediately said: "Tiger shark, remind all ships to pay attention to anti-artillery!"
"Roger!"
Realizing that the enemy was very likely to launch an artillery bombardment, Zhao Ji also knew that this level was very dangerous. In the event of a single shell, there is a high probability that the ship will be damaged. Correspondingly, the combat team members on the ship may be injured or even sacrificed because of this.
In this process, Xu Haibao, who was hiding in the shadows, said very directly: "Rudder, go at full speed!" Order the Sea Eagle team to prepare for the attack. As soon as the enemy fleet fires its guns, an air raid is launched. ”
"Doesn't the other side have anti-aircraft fire?"
"It's okay! I'm here, and the missile won't hit the helicopter!"
"Okay! I'll get the order on at once!"
"By the way, inform the combat team members on the ship to prepare for close combat! This battle, rare combat experience, let them be prepared. Soldier against soldier, general against general, this time have a good fight with these foreign devils. ”
"Okay, what about me, can I take part in the fight?"
"Yes! I sensed it before, there should be a mid-innate powerhouse on the other party's ship, and it is estimated that you have to join forces with the tiger shark to solve the other party. The other abilities are about the same strength as we should. ”
"Clear!"
After relaying what Xu Haibao had ordered, Tang Xingyou also changed into a combat uniform, and even put a big knife beside him. This big knife is also a magic weapon that Xu Haibao refined for him, and it can sharpen iron like clay.
Just when Wang Yuzhu and the others also received an order to prepare for close combat, they began to wear combat equipment. Seeing the salvage fleet that entered the firing range, the militants on the other side immediately launched a long-range artillery bombardment.
"Lock on to the target and get ready to fire!"
As the first round of shelling unfolded, looking at the naval guns that took off into the air, the pilots on the three ships were very cautious. The ships that are in charge of driving them will begin to evade at high speed to avoid shells that may fall.
It turned out that when the first round of artillery fire landed, the crew members who stayed on the ship soon heard the sound of explosions on the side of the ship. Huge columns of water also rose in the air from time to time on the side of the ship, and the crew members staying on the ship also felt the ship shake up and down.
"Steady! Don't panic! This is a close miss, the other side should adjust the shelling parameters, change the position and speed, and continue to move forward! The Sea Eagle Squad is starting to carry out air strikes!"
"Roger!"
The six Sea Hawk helicopters located at high altitude immediately changed formation and began to dive in preparation for an air strike. The militants, who were already preparing for air defense, saw the helicopter that began to reduce altitude, and immediately gave the order to open fire.
Looking at the anti-aircraft missiles that took off into the air, the pilot also quickly said: "Pay attention to evasion! Launch decoy bombs!"
The tom-tom sound sounded, and the helicopter-carrying decoy bombs were fired. In the process, Xu Haibao used his mental power to tow these missiles that took off into the air, so that they deviated from their normal trajectory and could not crash into the helicopter.
Seeing that the first round of anti-aircraft missiles had all missed, the commander in charge of air defense was also very angry and said: "What's the matter? Damn, why didn't a helicopter hit! Go on! We must kill them!"
Compared with the anger and shock of the militants on the ship, the combat team members in charge of piloting the helicopter seemed very excited. Xu Haibao's transmission gave them great courage and confidence.
With the experience of this round of evasion of anti-aircraft missiles, the captain of the flight squad also said in a timely manner: "Concentrate firepower and destroy the opponent's anti-aircraft firepower." Maintain a certain flight altitude and pay attention to unexpected situations at any time!"
"Understood!"
As the anti-aircraft fire from the armed cargo ship fired, six helicopters began to roll up and down to avoid the incoming fire. When the artillery fire stopped, they also quickly pulled the trigger for firing.
Airborne rocket artillery, in a very short time, will be a dense burst of small rockets, fired at armed cargo ships on the sea. Looking at the militants who fell under the rockets, the pilots were thrilled.
On the other hand, the commander in charge of the shelling saw that the air defense unit had not been able to solve the six helicopters, but he was very angry and said: "Damn! What happened to the air defense team? Why did they get their helicopters over?"
"I don't know! Our anti-aircraft missiles seem to have all been emptied! The air defense squad is preparing for a second round of attacks!"
"What are you doing then? Order them to fire and shoot down all six damn helicopters!"
It turned out that when the militants on board risked their lives, a second round of anti-aircraft missiles was fired. Looking at the anti-aircraft missiles, still passing by the opposing helicopters, many militants found it unbelievable.
In their opinion, the luck of these helicopters is a bit too good. A helicopter that could have been easily destroyed is now unable to shoot down no matter how much it hits. Under this kind of air strike, the morale of the militants was instantly hit hard!