Chapter 327: The Hope of Existence
To fight, or not to fight. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info this has become the biggest problem that Hou Dasheng is facing now. With only a force of more than 80 people, it was impossible to divide the troops to attack two more places. But whether it is a forward position or an artillery position, this is a position that must be attacked. The presence of any position could push back the Rwandan army that was trying to force its way across the river.
What's even more troublesome is that Kagame, who contacted Hou Dasheng and them, has become more and more anxious. None of the nine countries participating in the Congo have the resources and logistics to fight for a long time. To put it simply, whether it's Rwanda or Chad. Or Uganda, it's almost at its limit.
They only have the ability to launch another attack, and all that remains is a stalemate between the two sides. And then they each desperately excavated the natural resources that originally belonged to the Congo on the territory of the Congo, otherwise what would they do in the Congo with guns?! The losses of the war must be made up, right?!
"It's okay if we want to launch it, but only if we need artillery support." The crane finally clicked on the forward position and said in a deep voice: "We can let the mine protection team knock out the artillery positions in Chad, which is relatively simple." But we need artillery support, to knock out one of the companies that the opposing side is responsible for. ”
Hou Dasheng pinched his head and smiled bitterly: "Where can I find you artillery?!" Now there is no artillery in Rwanda, at most there are some Demomen, which is considered good. ”
The fat dog pursed his mouth and said nothing, and he also knew what Hou Dasheng said. Artillery, a technical branch of the armed forces, has not yet appeared in the Rwandan army. At most, they're armed with RPG-based Demomen. No matter how many other heavy fire support units there are, there really will be none.
If there were artillery, they would not have been crushed by the Chadians on the other side of the river. It was because there was no artillery that they failed to storm and smuggle several times. They were driven back by the artillery and machine-gun blockade from the opposite side, and suffered heavy losses. It was then that Kagame thought of Hou Dasheng and their mine protection team.
The giant wolf can't be dispatched now, and they are now responsible for attacking the opponent's logistics supply lines. At the same time, they also have to fight some unknown mercenary units from time to time, and their tasks are heavier. Even if they could be pulled out, they would not be of much use on such a frontal battlefield.
"The distance between the artillery position and the forward position, is about two kilometers. There is a second-line position in the middle, and the depth is not very large......" The crane looked at the standard on the map and said in a deep voice: "If we want to take it down, we must get heavy fire support, and it is best to mobile heavy firepower." Either it is capable of quickly striking fire......"
Hou Dasheng pondered for a moment, and suddenly said softly: "107, can they get 107?!" The kind of 107 made in China! ”
“107?!” The crane was puzzled for a moment, and then he suddenly came to his senses! 107 is undoubtedly the most suitable for use in this area! 107 has always been called the "three artifacts of guerrilla warfare", and many people feel that it is exaggerated, and there is some flattery in it.
More people think that this is probably the result of most fabricated jokes. But in fact, whether it is easy to use or not depends on sales. During the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam, our own 107 built more than 8,000 gates at that time. If it is not easy to use, and the feedback from the front-line troops is not good, then so many doors will definitely not be made.
According to limited statistics, the 107 that can be calculated by about 2,000 years include exports, cottages, and second-hand ones, totaling 200,000 doors. The popularity of this weapon can be seen from this figure. Moreover, this artillery was in service with the ace units of the Huaxia Ministry until the eighties, when it withdrew from the stage of history.
In the era of mechanized artillery and rocket artillery, 107 did seem to be much behind. But pay attention to one point: mechanization is to cooperate with the transport of vehicles. The transportation of vehicles requires the cooperation of the road surface. What if it's a non-plain arrival, a desert area, a jungle area?!
The so-called backward and advanced equipment is always relative and not absolute. For example, tracked armored rocket artillery vehicles, this is advanced, right?! But you deal with jungle guerrilla warfare, how can this be fought?! A wild bombardment?! What about the cost?! What about road transportation?! You'll also score points to protect your launchers and vehicles.
You can deliver covering strikes on fixed positions, hilly and plain areas. But how to fight in the desert area and the jungle area?! Moreover, your enemies are not fools, they are people who can move. The area covered by your firepower is not a position they must defend. They'll run away!
But when they attack you, the 107 is a relatively portable fire support vehicle that can be very useful. It doesn't matter how accurate it is, as long as it's covered whether it's an attack or a prelude to an attack. This will cause a direct blow to the enemy, and its portability and ease of operation are also one of the reasons for its popularity.
"General Kagame, can you get 107 now?! Yes, it's the kind of 107 produced in Huaxia. Hou Dasheng quickly picked up the phone and contacted Kagame on the other side: "There are four vehicles, I want as much ammunition as I want!" Also, I suggest that you prepare this weapon on the other side, and I believe it will greatly facilitate your attack! ”
Hou Dasheng knocked on his head and lamented his negligence. As a Huaxia person, it is really shameful that he did not take into account Huaxia's weapons! How did Huaxia's troops start?! Guerrilla warfare! In this regard, the troops of Huaxia have had a different experience from the troops of other countries.
And the clever Chinese people have experienced the phrase "the actual combat effect is above all else" more than any army in many frequent guerrilla warfare. Therefore, for a long time, in the development of the Chinese army, you will see all kinds of weapons and equipment, with an inexplicable rustic atmosphere.
However, this seemingly rustic weapon can often exert great power inexplicably, which is astonishing. For example, the early conscienceless cannon, the powerful explosive pack. Border grenades, as well as all kinds of mines that make the enemy's eggs hurt. Hair thunder, chain thunder, thunder in thunder...... There was not even an iron shell with a stone to punch out the charge and make a stone mine. Of course, in today's parlance, those can be called treacherous thunder.
In many battles, Huaxia's troops have developed an instinct to consider the actual combat effect first. They were happy to get new weapons, but when they got them, they first dismantled them, and then made a batch and sent them to the troops. After waiting for the feedback from the troops, it is concluded that the final version must be adapted to Huaxia's own version of the weapon.
For example, the 107 was first made on the basis of the Soviet 130 rocket artillery. Like its predecessors, it originally required a car to be used as a vehicle for a salvo of firepower. But soon, we found out that it was not suitable for mountain warfare and jungle warfare.
So the development of new rocket artillery was put on the agenda. Soon, the detachable, transportable in jeeps, and ammunition could be carried by infantry to the front line for offensive or harassment fire-covered 107 was developed. Compared to its predecessors, it is lighter and more suitable for fighting in a variety of areas and terrains.
Being able to carry it by hand makes a huge difference. This made it impossible for many vehicles to enter the area, and it became its position. A piece of ammunition of less than 20 kilograms makes it easier to transport. Camels and horses can be carried, and people in the mountains can also carry them. It can even be detached from the vehicle for a separate launch.
Of course, what's more: this thing, he's cheap! A 107 12-barreled rocket launcher costs less than $30,000 on the market, while a rocket sells for only about $900. Buy in bulk, the price can be lower.
A complete 6-gun 12-barreled 107 rocket artillery battery can complete a salvo in 9 seconds. After 20 seconds of flight, the 72 rockets fired will bombard the enemy's position within 5~20 kilometers at a frequency of 8 rounds per second. This is equivalent to the density of fire and striking effect of a 122 howitzer battalion, or four batteries of 6 100mm mortars for rapid fire.
But how much does a 122 howitzer cost?! $400,000! You'll also have to train, equip gunners, and tow vehicles. Shells are not cheap either, and a shot is more than three hundred dollars. According to the general calculation method of 6~8 artillery pieces for a battalion, a 122 howitzer battalion has to spend 2~3 million US dollars to buy guns.
Therefore, no matter how you calculate it, the 107 is more suitable for the African battlefield than the artillery in terms of cost performance, operation or firepower advantage.
"We don't have any dealings with Huaxia...... Kagame quickly called Hou Dasheng back, and he said helplessly on the phone: "Moreover, where can I find so many 107 rocket launchers temporarily?!" ”
When Hou Dasheng heard this, his head suddenly became big. Without fire support, this can't be fought at all! In desperation, Hou Dasheng could only call the giant wolf, hoping that he could think of a way.
"107 ah...... I can find this, but I don't think it's cheap. The giant wolf pondered for a while, and said to Hou Dasheng: "This is a lot of money. ”
Hou Dasheng spread his hands and said, "Then we have to make trouble!" Otherwise, this battle will definitely not be able to be fought. I have now crossed the river with more than 80 men, and I have to deal with an artillery position and a forward position. There is no artillery support here, how can I fight?! Even if I have artillery support, I'm very mysterious......"
"I'll go to Kagame's camp now, and I'll organize this attack." The giant wolf was silent for a while, and said, "Since you want to play with a big hand, we might as well cooperate to fight." I'll figure out how to solve the problem of 107. Give me a week! ”
What can Hou Dasheng say?! He could only nod yes, and now there was no other way to do it. (To be continued.) )