Chapter 1411: Air gunboat

"Kebain, how far are we from the US military's strike area?" Lin Rui led the team to run for a while, then contacted Cobain through the satellite network.
"The situation is not good. You are still within the strike zone of the US military. You can't run along that road. You must leave there." Cobain explained, "Extreme terrorist organizations are using this road to smuggle crude oil in exchange for funds. Last week, the U.S. military destroyed twelve of their tank trucks. Now air strikes along that highway have almost become the norm."
"Damn it." Lin Rui shook his head, "but this is the only way we can get out of the battlefield quickly."
"Boss!" Sergey yelled, "The airstrike is coming, hide!" Lin Rui and his team members rolled to the sides in desperation, crawling and hiding in the dry gutters on both sides of the road.
The roar of fighter planes in the air was almost like muffled thunder. Crazy Horse's face changed slightly, "No, it's not a bomber! It's an ac-130 aerial gunboat!" Although Crazy Horse was born in an army special force, he still knows more about fighters.
The ac-130 heavy attack aircraft was improved by Lockheed on the basis of the U.S. Air Force c-130 transport aircraft, known as the "flying gunboat." This attack aircraft first appeared on the Vietnam battlefield. At that time, the US military faced a large number of unprotected but numerous and scattered Vietnamese guerrillas, villages, convoys and other targets. To deal with these targets, guns of various calibers were the most effective and used. The cost is more reasonable.
Therefore, the U.S. military needs an attack aircraft with powerful firepower and a long time in the air. The U.S. military quickly refitted transport aircraft such as c-47, c-119, and c-130, installed search and sighting devices and guns on the doors and sides of the cabin, and added weapon pylons to form a "flying gunboat."
It is supposed to be an old model, but after redevelopment, it is still very powerful. Especially for troops that are scattered on the ground and lack air fire protection, they have lethal strike capabilities. During the half-century of service, some characteristics remain irreplaceable. It is extremely advantageous when used to attack scattered guerrillas and ground targets.
And now those two planes should be the latest version of ac-130u "ghost" type operated by Rockwell. The U.S. military uses it to clean up ground targets, attack transportation convoys and small training camps, it's just like playing.
Although the ac-130 looks like a transport plane, it has hidden murderous intentions inside. On the side wall behind the cockpit is equipped with two 20mm caliber "Vulcan" rapid-fire revolving guns. This multi-barreled machine gun can dump 7,200 shells at the target every minute.
In addition to these are also equipped with a 40mm caliber "Bofors" cannon and a 105mm caliber howitzer. The howitzer can "evaporate" the target at a distance of 1200 yards. The huge recoil when the gun fires can even change the course of the aircraft. Therefore, the cabin is also equipped with a brake.
When the fire control officer yelled "fire", the howitzer violently braked backwards on the slide rail and reset with the hydraulic buffer, and then reloaded the shells. The 105mm caliber shells fired by this artillery are loaded with 5 pounds of explosives and can be shot at the target at a speed of 1,548 feet per second. The shrapnel has a kill radius of 1,500 yards. Therefore, it is extremely deadly to ground infantry, and the title of Angel of Death is not an exaggeration for ac-130.
At present, the United States uses a large number of "aircraft gunboats" in military operations in the Middle East. The ac-130 "air gunboat" currently in service with the US Air Force Special Operations Command can hover over the target for a long time and launch deadly attacks at any time. The firepower is accurate and severely damaged the enemy's supply line.
But this is not good news for Lin Rui and others. He would rather come here with a b2 bomber. In that case, at least they would have fixed large targets for bombardment, and would ignore ground targets that were too scattered.
But now it’s an aerial gunboat, and the situation is completely different. This means that the U.S. military will be very lethal to scattered targets on the ground.
Jiangan is very familiar with the configuration of the US military, and immediately reacted, "The two aerial gunboats are ac-130u, which should belong to the 4th Special Task Squadron of the 16th Special Task Group. Damn, I hope they didn't find us. "
"Whether we find it or not, we can't wait to die in the open, go! We continued along the ditch by the side of the road, and it was much safer to run to the front of the mountain col." Lin Rui shouted, "Run!"
In fact, the US military on the plane has also discovered them. Because the "air gunboat" can be invincible on the modern battlefield, it is also due to its photoelectric system, infrared sensor and computer fire control system. These systems can ensure that the "air gunboat" strikes the target extremely accurately in darkness or low light conditions.
The newly modified ac-130u "Ghost" aerial gunboat is equipped with an\/apq-180 synthetic aperture fire control radar, which is used in f-15e fighter jets and can detect and identify long-range targets. And can adjust the firepower by checking its impact point without ground observers. And use powerful sensors to closely observe the ground conditions, and use missiles mounted on them to strike any seemingly hostile targets.
"The ground target should be an armed squad. They are very professional. They move along the terrain to cover the hills ahead." The infrared reconnaissance equipment operator immediately reported.
"Identify them and see who they are? They don't look like extremists." The fire control officer on the plane said solemnly.
With the assistance of infrared reconnaissance equipment, the observer frowned, "They are wearing camouflage combat uniforms and look like our people?"
"Ask the headquarters if there are other friendly forces operating nearby."
"Understood." The aerial gunboat lowered its height and couldn't hover around this area.
"Well, they found us!" Lin Rui's face changed slightly, and he turned and said, "Speed ​​up, they need to ask for instructions before they can attack."
The members of the o2 team moved quickly along the ditches on the side of the road, seeing the scouts on the aerial gunboats a little confused, "They are moving too fast. It is estimated that in five minutes, they will hide in the col."
"We and we kill them in just a few seconds!" The American gunner on the plane said coldly.
"The headquarters replied, there is no friendly activity around." Another US military in charge of communications said loudly.
"So they are the enemy, ready to fight!" the captain roared.
A 25mmgau-12 cannon on the aerial gunboat was driven by a 15-horsepower electric motor, and the 25mm caliber five-barrel Gatling cannon began to spit downwards. The terrifying caliber and the rate of fire of 3,600 rounds per minute is a nightmare for all ground targets.