Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 538 Armed Helicopters!
"Using a squadron of armed helicopters... just to join in the fun?"

This is an absolutely wonderful thing that Bai Ling could only dream of.

This was especially true for Beijing, where people at the time didn't even know what an armed helicopter was, let alone have ever seen one.

Yes, you read that right, it's that abstract.

In today's Beijing, people don't even know what an armed helicopter is!
Upon hearing this, some people will surely say...

"That's not right. Back in 55, we imported a batch of Mi-4 helicopters from Russia and even formed a helicopter squadron! We had a helicopter squadron, so how could we not even know what an armed helicopter is?"

Sorry, they really don't know this specific concept in Beijing!
Because helicopters and armed helicopters are completely different things; they are not the same concept at all!
Even at this point in time, established powers abroad, including the United States and Russia, were only in the initial stages of research, just beginning to explore this direction.

Neither Russia nor the United States can figure out or explain what an armed helicopter is, let alone the world of Beijing, where even ordinary helicopters are completely dependent on imports.

So when Bai Ling asked, her face full of doubt, what exactly was the difference between an armed helicopter and a regular helicopter?

Ximen Lang instantly transformed into Teacher Ximen, ready to explain the difference between the two to Bai Ling so that Xia Yiyi could join in. Before she could even get a word in edgewise, Ximen Lang started showing off.

"The difference is huge! First of all, it's about the design purpose. What are ordinary helicopters used for? At most, they can do reconnaissance, transport some personnel, and then transport a pitiful amount of supplies. That's it. They can't handle any more missions, nor are they capable of doing more."

"As for attack helicopters, their main purpose is to carry out air combat! Ground attack, anti-tank warfare, and air combat are their original design intentions. They are a very important air firepower platform in modern warfare! Just because they have the same design purpose, there is such a big difference. How big do you think the gap between them is?"

"As for flight performance, although ordinary helicopters have outstanding performance in terms of load capacity and range due to different design purposes, when it comes to maneuverability, they are really not even worthy of carrying the shoes of attack helicopters! Especially in the most important aspect of hovering, it is no exaggeration to say that the two are worlds apart!"

As for why the ability to hover in the air is so important...
"You forgot, attack helicopters are designed for extremely important combat missions! Their main purpose is to shoot at the ground! If their hovering performance isn't good, all their shots will miss, which would be a laughing stock! What's the point of having them if they can't even hit their targets?"

Having discussed the performance differences between the two, Simon Lang then talked about their vastly different protective capabilities.

"That's very easy to understand. Take the batch of helicopters we just imported from Russia, for example. They look high-end, but in reality, if I just put a light machine gun down there and fire a few shots, they'll have serious problems and might even fall off the plane! So much money has gone down the drain!"

"But armed helicopters, because their fuselages are usually made of high-strength materials, are not afraid of ordinary light firepower! In addition, their high maneuverability, as well as the armor protection and infrared jamming devices they are equipped with, mean they can handle heavy firepower and even ordinary anti-aircraft firepower without flinching!"

A word
"Armed helicopters are made for a living by licking blood from the blade; they're born to face all sorts of dangers and witness all sorts of grand scenes! Although they're both helicopters, apart from the fact that they're all called helicopters, they're completely different! Compared to it, a regular helicopter is only fit to sit at a child's table! Can you even compare to it? You can't even scratch the surface, okay?"

He told Bai Ling everything that needed to be said, and then the big one came.

That's right, they are weapon systems that are completely on different levels!

"What can a regular helicopter be equipped with? At most, a machine gun is considered a lot! If it's a transport helicopter specifically designed for transport, it doesn't even need a machine gun! But what about an attack helicopter?" "They start with a cannon! You're just firing all sorts of bullets, while they're firing all sorts of shells! It's the difference between bullets and shells. You shoot one hole, and they blow up a whole area! How can you compare them!"

"The key is that besides machine guns, they also have rockets! They can even launch anti-tank missiles and air-to-air missiles! Our precious tanks are just sitting ducks for them!"

"In its eyes, this is just a pure toy! Do you know what a toy means? It's something you can manipulate at will! One anti-tank shot and it's a sure thing! It can beat you up however it wants, and your tank can't even fight back. That's how awesome it is!"

Bai Ling never imagined that such a small helicopter could be used in so many creative ways in later generations!

Not only machine guns, but even missiles were used!
"But no matter how you look at it, it feels like this is deliberately targeting tanks! No, are tanks really that hated? Are they that disliked by you all? Everything is aimed at them, and you even sent an armed helicopter specifically to deal with them?"

Don't say it, you really don't say it.

Bai Ling's feeling was absolutely right!
Armed helicopters, armed helicopters—aren't these specifically designed to target the king of ground tanks?
after all
"Who made it so awesome? What's that old saying again? 'Beyond the mountains, there are more mountains; beyond the buildings, there are more buildings; behind every capable person, there's someone else.'"

"A capable person?"

"You!"

"? What do you mean?"

"Isn't it obvious? You're so outstanding, you've stolen all the limelight. Of course, people will be plotting against you. It's the same with tanks. Throughout World War II, this one was the most awesome. Airplanes didn't have as much fame as it, and it even earned the title of King of Land Warfare! So, of course, people would try every means to target it and do whatever they wanted to mess with it, right?"

It doesn't seem to make any sense, yet it does have a certain logic, leaving Bai Ling momentarily at a loss for words to criticize it.

We had to change the subject.

"What about fighter jets? And attack helicopters are equipped with air-to-air missiles, isn't that a problem?"

"What's the point of arguing? One mission is to engage enemy fighters head-on to seize air superiority, while the other is primarily focused on ground offensives, with an air-to-air missile incidentally attached. What's the point of arguing like that?"

He explained all the reasons to Bai Ling, and then left it at that.

Because once these armed helicopters arrive, they are basically theirs.

Without even needing to report to her superiors, Bai Ling quickly finalized the matter.

(End of this chapter)