Babylonian Empire

It can carry [-] soldiers at a time, leap over the underwater facilities arranged by the opponent on the shore, and land directly on the beachhead. Range, high-speed aircraft, is their good choice.

Later, the Soviet Union also developed a larger ground-effect aircraft with a take-off weight of [-] tons and a speed of [-] knots.

However, although Alexeyev was technically obsessed, he didn't understand conspiracy, and his character was a bit rebellious.As a result, during a test flight, this experimental aircraft ran aground on a rocky ground. No problems were found at that time, but hidden dangers appeared. The body of this aircraft is hard and brittle. This grounding caused cracks in the tail.Afterwards, a test flight was carried out under high sea conditions. When taking off, the fuselage was violently hit by waves, and the tail suddenly completely broke off and fell off. The pilot wanted to turn off the engine to stop the aircraft.Alekseev, who reacted quickly, immediately stopped the pilot's movements, and he increased the power of the engine, causing the aircraft with the broken tail to struggle and fly back to the shore.

This accident showed the powerful performance of this kind of thing. If the tail of the plane was broken, it would definitely end in a crash. However, this kind of aircraft can still continue to fly.However, Butoma, the Minister of Shipbuilding Industry, had long been unable to see Alekseev's style of work. He used this accident to make a big fuss. Not only did Alekseev lose the title of "Hero of Socialist Labor" , was also demoted from the head of the design bureau and chief designer to the leader of an insignificant department below.

However, at that time, this kind of ground-effect aircraft still attracted the attention of the military. The Navy planned to order 120 such aircraft. However, after delivering 3 aircraft, Defense Minister Ustinov, who has always supported this aircraft After their death, their project was left unattended. Later, due to the reduction of military expenditure, this project was completely cut off by the higher authorities.

With the support of the Council of Elders, Qusay's actions became more convenient. Therefore, one such aircraft was transported to Iraq, and all the materials of this aircraft were also transported to Iraq.Under Adelina's actions, the original outstanding technicians, including Alexeyev, were attracted by the lucrative wages and came to Iraq.

In the case of repeated wage arrears in the country, coming to Iraq to earn several times the wages attracted many Soviets.

After the Iraqi Navy is testing this aircraft and confirming its performance, under the leadership of Alekseyev, a special organization will be separated from the shipyard to specialize in the construction of this aircraft.

It is also relatively close to Basra, and all kinds of aviation equipment needed can be fully guaranteed.

With this kind of aircraft, Iraq's force projection capability will be greatly increased. At that time, the entire Persian Gulf, the coast of the Arabian Sea, and even North Africa can quickly deliver troops and transport materials.

Under the introduction of Alekseyev, Kusai stepped on the aircraft. The interior is similar to that of an airplane, and also similar to a ship. At the front of the aircraft, there are the control cabin and the crew living area, and the middle part is the passenger cabin and cargo compartment. Auxiliary engine is installed at the rear.The take-off engine and electronic equipment compartment are located in the nose, and the radar is located in the nose, protected by a specially designed radome.There are AK230 dual 30mm cannons and air search radar behind the cao longitudinal cabin.

Looking at those various old-fashioned instruments full of Soviet characteristics, Qusay knew that soon, these would be replaced by new sophisticated electronic instruments produced in Iraq.Looking out from the front three-pane glass cabin, you can see various situations outside and have a wide field of vision.

Qusay was very interested, and when he was preparing for the test flight, he refused to come down, but participated in the test flight together.

Alekseev did not dare to neglect, he operated the aircraft himself, slowly slid into the water, and left the bunker.

It was dusk, and there were no reconnaissance satellites in the sky.

There was a roar. Since the engine was at the head, this kind of thing was very noisy compared to an airplane.Then, I felt the body of this big guy start to tremble slightly, sliding and running on the sea surface.

Qusay watched with great interest Alekseev's operation, which was somewhat similar to that of an airplane. He pulled back an operation lever next to him, and this big guy rose from the ground and flew from the sea. .

After flying, it stabilized instead.At this moment, Qusay felt the person beside him tremble.

Adelina next to her, her face turned pale at this time.

"What's wrong?" Qusay asked.Could this excellent woman be seasick?Still airsick?

"It's okay." Agelina said, she was indeed a little frightened by the action of this big guy.She only thought that this was a kind of guy that could sail on the sea, but she didn't expect it to fly.

However, it always does not fly towards Gaoli. At this altitude, it seems that the plane is about to crash. Adelina remembered that she was in a KGB training when the plane crashed. This is what she is now. body began to tremble a little.

Qu Sai held her hand very considerately. In fact, this kind of thing not only has a huge military use. After the production of this kind of aircraft in Iraq, the civilian model is a luxury yacht level thing. Luxury yachts are much faster.

What a romantic thing it would be to travel on the sea in such a thing!The current Qusay has been under a huge pressure all the time. Bush came to power. In later generations, he launched the Gulf War and laid hands on Iraq. What is Bush's attitude now?He hasn't relaxed for a long time.

Looking at the scene outside, Qu Sai's tense mood slowly relaxed.

Chapter 27 The Angel of Peace

Reagan was just an actor who turned out to be an orator, while Bush was a staunch defender of the United States, he was a soldier.

During World War II, in order to defeat fascism, Bush joined the U.S. Navy on his 18th birthday and entered the Naval Air Force. Before he turned 19, he was officially assigned a mission and became a real naval pilot. He was stationed aboard USS San Jacinto and was one of the youngest Navy pilots at the time.

During the war, many pilots became fighters before finishing their training, practicing their combat experience in battle.

Just before the end of World War II, in 1944, during a naval battle on the Ogasawara Islands, an outlying island in the Pacific Ocean, the torpedo plane driven by Bush was hit by Japanese artillery fire near Chichijima. He escaped by parachuting and was rescued. died during this mission.

This experience has further tempered Bush's extraordinary courage and character, and he likes to use force.

Afterwards, Bush retired, studied economics at Yale University, and received a bachelor's degree in economics in 1948.After graduation, he went to Texas to join the oil exploration industry.He later founded the Bush-Overby Petroleum Development Company.After developing all the time, he eventually became the general manager of Houston Zapata Offshore Oil Company.

When Bush came to power, he represented the interests of the American oil tycoons.

All of this filled him with various in-depth thoughts about the Middle East.And, he has absolutely no fear of using force.

"William, how is our Operation Peace Angel going?" Bush asked the new CIA director, William Webster.

William knew that the operation code-named Angel of Peace referred to by the president was an operation to subvert the Saudi government.

"We are actively planning. After more than a year of preparation, we have successfully persuaded two young men from the Suleiman family, Talal Suleiman and Walid Suleiman. The two Very dissatisfied with Saudi Arabia's current policy. The Suleiman family is now in decline. It does not have the momentum of the old king's money bag. The Suleiman family has a bank that is on the verge of bankruptcy due to poor management. They attribute it all to The result of the Saudi joint currency, I think this is a hasty move to show favor to Iraq. Saudi Arabia is the boss of the Arab world and should not always obey the meaning of Iraq like this. And now, Talal Suleiman is still guarding Riyadh An officer in the army with hundreds of soldiers," William said.

It is still very difficult to find out some forces in Saudi Arabia that oppose the Saudi royal family. In this regard, Mossad and the CIA worked closely to investigate the high-level members of the Saudi royal family. Finally, they found these two Very suitable candidate.Gradually close the relationship with them and instigate them.

Especially, when Qusay's reputation resounded throughout the Middle East, it was simply too difficult to find someone who opposed Qusay, and who had enough strength.

"Do the two have the guts to let the current Saudi family come down and let the Suleiman family control the whole of Saudi Arabia?" Bush asked.

The Saudi family has been in charge of Saudi Arabia for so many years, and it is already deeply entrenched. If you want to pull the Saudi family down, you need enough courage.

"Now, there are more than 500 members of the Saudi royal family, and everyone is very rich. The Suleiman family can't reach out to the interests of oil. If the family continues to fight, then more people in the Suleiman family will definitely jump out and support them. The Saudi royal family is extravagant, and there are many poor people in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, against the royal rule, will definitely have more and more voices," William said.

Thanks to its rich oil resources, Saudi Arabia is very rich. The monthly living expenses of those princes are tens of thousands of dollars, which is the envy of other families.

The Suleiman family has fallen, so if they want to become stronger, this is a difficult but very tempting choice.

"These two people have certain ideas, but the specific implementation depends on our support." William said: "After all, if they raise the flag of rebellion, they must always be on guard against the mighty Iraq's armed intervention. Iraq President Qusay has a very good relationship with the Saudi family."

Although the benefits are attractive, it also depends on how much the cost is.Even if Iraq does not support it, Saudi Arabia's own armed forces are very powerful. With the hundreds of soldiers under Talal alone, even if they planned a mutiny in Riyadh, they would not be able to face the counterattack of the Saudi armed forces.

"Only these two people can't do it. We have to find another suitable military personnel in Saudi Arabia. It can be an ambitious person who is active in the army or a retired person. They need to have a political stance that favors us. Yes. The current Saudi system is dissatisfied, so we can push him out and take over the Saudi armed forces," Bush said.

No matter when, a coup will always require military power.Without the support of this military power, all conspiracy can only be conspiracy.

William also knew that it was definitely the most appropriate way to do so.But what about the right military personnel from **?They had already screened all the officers including the colonel three times, but no suitable candidate was found.Prince Sultan's control over the army is very skillful, and it is almost impossible for a senior member of the Saudi army to betray him.They all admire Qusay very much. Even if they support the rebellion at that time, as soon as Qusay's army arrives, even if Qusay makes some statement in Baghdad, they will probably turn against him immediately.

Bush is very firm. President Reagan left him a deadly game in the Middle East. He must solve the problem here. The way to solve it is to instigate Saudi Arabia!

The reason why Iraq can become the leader in the Middle East and implement various measures and means, the support of Saudi Arabia is indispensable.If there is no Saudi Arabia, Iraq will lose a wing.

Therefore, instigating against Saudi Arabia is an important move in Bush's Middle East strategy.

As long as the Saudi royal family is driven out and a pro-American force is fostered, and since this force overthrows the Saudi family that has a friendly relationship with Iraq, Iraq will definitely strongly oppose it. Then, in order to continue their rule, they can only wholeheartedly rely on the United States.

The United States has powerful armed forces, and these armed forces are not for display.Iraq reacted strongly to the previous demonstrations. Bush knew that there was only one way to deal with Iraq. It was useless to cry wolves. The wolves really came and bit Iraq to death. That would work!

It is not very wise to directly send troops to have an armed conflict with Iraq. This will arouse confrontation in the entire Arab world. Therefore, the most suitable way for them is to start from the side.

Saudi Arabia is rich in oil, but does not have the corresponding force. Therefore, the United States has always undertaken the task of protecting Saudi Arabia. For the United States, it is one of their territories, but now, Saudi Arabia's defense policy has begun to become more and more serious. more and more toward Iraq.

There is a mutiny in Saudi Arabia, and then the United States will have a chance to start. If the coup d'etat is successful, then the United States will fully support this new government and station troops in Saudi Arabia.If the mutiny is unsuccessful, the United States can also use the argument of counter-insurgency to send troops into Saudi Arabia.

As long as troops can be stationed in Saudi Arabia, a major victory in the Middle East has been achieved. If Iraq is still so disobedient, then Bush does not mind using military means to attack Iraq!

Does Iraq think that it is an industrialized country by purchasing some advanced production lines?Even if it has advanced national defense?There is still a big gap between them and the United States!

Moreover, the Soviet Union has long been weakened. Even if the United States launched this war, the Soviet Union would at best express a protest.Now that the Soviet Union has even started to back down from stationing troops in Eastern Europe, how can it have the strength to intervene in matters in the Middle East?