On March 1, 1984, Iraq dispatched its legal-made SA321GV Super Hornet helicopters to attack 4 innocent civilian ships with AM39 Exocet missiles, sinking 3 and damaging 1. On March 27, Iraq used its legal-made Super Etendard fighter jets to attack 4 innocent civilian ships with Exocet missiles.
1 sink and 1 injured.
The next day, Iran's retaliation came: US-made F-4 fighter jets attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Bahrain. On the third day, the Iraqi Super Hornet launched another Exocet to attack a civilian ship, sinking one and injuring one.
May is a disaster month for the navigation industry: on the 13th, 16th, 24th, and 25th, Iran attacked civilian ships; on the 14th, 18th, 26th, and 31st, Iraq attacked civilian ships. The barbaric ship attacks became more and more intense. On July 1
In one day, Iraq's Super Hornets launched Exocets and attacked seven civilian ships, sinking two and stranding one.
The reason why Iraq dares to launch a ship attack war is because its oil exports mainly rely on pipeline transportation and Iran's main oil tanker transportation; and the reason why Iran expands the ship attack war is that it is located in the Persian Gulf export and has a geographical advantage.
On June 5, 1984, five Saudi fighter jets, under the command of a US early warning aircraft, shot down an Iranian fighter jet. Kuwait, a small country located at the end of the Persian Gulf, is a major financier supporting Iraq. 99% of the country's products rely on imports.
, the ship attack war made Kuwait a big sufferer.
The air force and naval combat capabilities of the six Gulf countries are extremely weak. Iran has long been dissatisfied with Kuwait's support for Iraq. Seeing Kuwait internationalizing affairs in the Gulf region, it even "beat to death" ships traveling to and from Kuwait.
Chang Lin learned about the situation in the Persian Gulf from various intelligence sources. By the time he came up with the battle plan, several days and nights had passed. He found that the two children and Chang Ying had already left, and then he learned that the ship was already at Koh Kong Island.
Start replenishing supplies.
Walking onto the deck from the cabin, Chang Lin saw everyone loading goods. He said to Xing Yuliang: "This business is not easy to do, and we are afraid we will lose money."
"You will find a way." Xing Yuliang smiled slightly, pointed at Kogong Island and said, "I will guard the base camp for you here. You can take Chen Mingcai away."
"Okay." Chang Lin looked at the surface of the South China Sea and said: "Hurry up and send me twenty speedboats. This kind of thing is necessary to deal with Iranian attackers. Missiles and warships are of little use."
"Yes, I think so too. The deepest side of the Persian Gulf is on the Iranian side. They will keep making trouble, and maybe we will be dragged into the whirlpool of war." Xing Yuliang is also worried, putting all his analysis and opinions
Put it out.
"If we fight, we must let him know that as long as he dares to cause trouble in the Persian Gulf, Tianhua is not afraid of going to war with him! Only by defeating his mentality can we take the initiative." Chang Lin has made up his mind, not only to target Iran, but also to target Iran.
Iraq, let them give up on the Persian Gulf, so that it will be conducive to the escort mission.
"If you want to fight, hit him hard!" Xing Yuliang laughed. This must be the most lively harbor defense battle. Tianhua has to face two countries. He has no enemies and no friends, so he can attack without any scruples.
Shuaibah Port is located on the eastern coast of Kuwait, on the northwest side of the Persian Gulf. It is the main port of Kuwait's industrial zone. A brigade of mercenaries controlled twenty speedboats and followed the giant ship Shanghai to this beautiful military port.
Chang Lin looked out on his balcony and said to Chen Mingcai: "Satellite surveillance is day and night. The radar must ensure that no flying objects in the air can escape its surveillance. The mercenaries are responsible for river supervision on the Iranian side. Let's get started."
"Yes!" Chen Mingcai picked up the microphone and began to issue orders according to Chang Lin's deployment. Everyone quickly started their respective tasks and started the escort mission according to the scheduled plan.
In the room of the electronic information team, Wenxiu and the weatherman were monitoring the satellite weather data displayed on the computer. On the screen, you could clearly see the sandstorm passing through Baghdad, and you could also see anything on the ground and in the air for more than 300 kilometers along the coast of Iran.
Those advanced military satellites in outer space have exposed all the targets of the two countries.
News reporters from the Associated Press, Reuters and other major news agencies were pouring in. Wenxiu, who was staying in the information team, noticed that she picked up the microphone and shouted to Chang Lin: "You are in trouble. The reporters are almost here."
"No! Tell the warship guards that the Shanghai will not accept interviews from anyone." Chang Lin was not in a hurry to meet the reporters. He wanted to meet with the media after the call.
"You should leave them on the Shanghai ship and tell them that they can report the news truthfully, which will be good for our actions." Wen Xiu said in a coquettish voice, she wanted Chang Lin to cherish this free publicity.
"Well, that's a good idea!" Chang Lin readily agreed, then said after a moment's thought, "Selectively keep reporters here, but don't allow them to walk around the cabin at will."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements for you." Of course Wenxiu knew that interviews were not allowed in confidential places, and she also believed in the Shanghai's defense capabilities.
"Zhong Mei, Zhong Li, come with me to the air to take a look." Chang Lin was doing nothing on the giant ship and wanted to take this opportunity to conduct an on-site inspection of the Persian Gulf. The three of them boarded the Tengfei helicopter and slowly ascended toward the northwest.
Go.
"Commander, I will escort you." Chen Mingcai panicked when he saw Chang Lin in the air. This is a war-torn place, and he is most vulnerable to missile attacks from the two countries or air forces in the air.
"I am the decoy. The missile troops pay attention to interception and strikes, and the helicopter is ready to take off at any time." Chang Lin personally drove the modified helicopter. This feeling was so wonderful. It was more comfortable than automatic flight controlled by a robot.
"The fish in the Persian Gulf are not easy to deal with!" Chen Mingcai was very worried. Both countries have advanced missiles and aircraft, and if something goes wrong, people will die!
"If we cannot cope with the attacks of these two countries, Tianhua's military will not be able to withstand the attacks of multinational forces. We must step up our military training. The sea, land and air must be improved in the past few years!"
While Chang Lin was talking, he suddenly discovered a large island. The strange thing was that there were no trees or water on the island, let alone inhabited. He flew over with a helicopter and stayed above it for a closer look.
"It's called Bubiyan Island, and it is the territory of Kuwait. It is about 40 kilometers long from north to south, 24 kilometers wide from east to west, and covers an area of about 780 square kilometers. The main island and Werbay Island to the north are deserted and control the Jubair Bay in Iraq.
Exit." Wenxiu was talking to reporters. When she saw the location of Chang Lin's plane, she hurriedly reported the information and materials.
"Uninhabited island? It's strange that such a large area cannot be inhabited. What's the reason?" Chang Lin wondered. If this mystery can be solved, this land will be of immeasurable value.
"I don't know these things, but I know that there are at least three large oil-bearing layers underground in Kuwait, which extend to the surrounding neighboring countries. They form a basin shape, and Kuwait is at the bottom of the basin. Therefore, the oil underground in Kuwait is always full of oil.
Not reduced.
However, the oil fields in northern Iraq are located on the wall of the basin-shaped oil-bearing layer, which puts them at a disadvantage. Kuwait's oil production is massively over-produced, causing world oil prices to plummet. If you are interested in Bubiyan Island, I suggest you recruit some geographers. Only
They can solve this mystery."
Wen Xiu suddenly finished speaking with bright eyes, and started a cordial conversation with the reporters. Chang Lin decided to land and check on the spot, maybe there would be unexpected discoveries. At this time, Chen Ming received the image transmitted by the information team and hurriedly transferred the information
Send to Commander.
"There are really people who are not afraid of death!" Chang Lin knew that the Iraqi plane had taken off and its target was Bubiyan Island.
"Commander, the Iranian planes don't know the truth. They also took off three planes to prepare for the enemy." Chen Mingcai did not dare to issue an attack order, so he had to report the intelligence to Chang Lin.
"Oh, the Persian Gulf is bustling!" Chang Lin said calmly: "Stop attacking and pay attention to their movements."
"yes!"
Before the air battle began, fierce artillery and gunfire came from the Persian Gulf. Mercenary brigade commander Li Kai received an inquiry from Chang Lin, and he reported what happened on the sea: "Commander, the Iranians used machine guns and rocket launchers.
They opened fire on a passing civilian ship, but my first group sank it to the bottom of the sea."
"Okay, no one is allowed to attack or harass ships on the sea lanes. Anyone who dares to offend will be sent into the sea to feed turtles!" Chang Lin understood that what the speedboat was dealing with was Iran's endless sea entanglement and the attack on Iraq's ships.
Missiles and air power must be used!
"They started exchanging fire!" In the air, the sound of machine guns continued to sound. When the Iraqi MiG-21 was preparing to attack Chang Lin's helicopter with aerial bombs, it was unexpectedly entangled by the Iranian air force coming over.
The Iranian F-4E fighter jets attacked the opponent with Maverick missiles, and the unwilling Iraqi space also began to fight back. In the sky, the missiles and artillery shells were fired in a brilliant light.
"Shanghai launches surface-to-air missiles, and if you don't take down the six-pilot aircraft, your captain will be done with it!" Chang Lin looked at the battle in the air and gave Meng Tiezhu an order without hesitation.
"You brat, this is a threat to me." Meng Tiezhu muttered dissatisfied, picked up the microphone and shouted: "Six medium-range missiles, launch!"
Chang Lin was looking at the sky and saw six missiles rising into the sky, heading towards their respective targets as if they had eyes. The air forces of the two countries were frightened, and they fled while releasing counterattack weapons.
"Humph, your missiles are too backward and can't deal with my flying arrows!" Meng Tiezhu sneered and called out the name of his missile without any scruples. Everyone heard clearly and saw the missiles chasing after them like wasps.
come into contact with the respective target's body.
"ah!"
"boom"
The screams and explosions allowed reporters on board the Shanghai to record this wonderful moment. It was hard for them to believe how the opponent's missiles could lose control, but the arrows could find their respective targets.
"Send me the data of the flying arrow!" Chang Lin saw such a powerful missile for the first time. Being able to strike without being affected by the counterattack from both sides shows that he has very good technology and anti-interference ability.
"Report, the Flying Arrow is a first-level top secret. Without your grandfather's order, no one can know its data." Wenxiu knew that Meng Tiezhu was in an embarrassing situation and hurriedly asked the captain of the Shanghai to answer.
"Oh? Top secret?" Chang Lin was stunned. He had the right to know about laser weapons, but a missile was hidden. Even the identity of his future young master could not be known.