Mercenary I am the king

Chapter 800 Big Gift Package

Song Heping returned to the tent, while Jiang Feng was still staring at the map.

"Or, we could purchase some anti-aircraft machine guns and deploy them nearby to create an air defense network to intercept the drones."

Don't bother.

Song Heping shook his head: "The MQ-9's flight altitude is too high for anti-aircraft machine guns to intercept. Even if you get a 25mm anti-aircraft gun, it will be very difficult to hit it."

"If this is the case……"

Jiang Feng threw his pencil on the table and said dejectedly, "Are we just supposed to wait to die? The past two days have been so peaceful; I guess the CIA hasn't found us yet. But we can't hide this for long. They'll probably find us here in a few days. Our time is running out..."

Song Heping said, "Don't think about it. The hunters are roasting a whole lamb. Why don't you go and have something to eat with them? I'll go over later. We need to eat, after all."

"You're so optimistic..."

Jiang Feng shook his head with a wry smile.

Song Heping remains calm as always.

Even at a time like this, Jiang Feng couldn't see any anxiety in him.

After Jiang Feng left, it was Song Heping's turn to smile bitterly.

In truth, how could I not feel anxious?
They were being hunted down by three major intelligence agencies.

Everyone experiences anxiety.

The problem is that anxiety is useless.

When faced with difficulties, emotions will never solve the problem.

Since you can't solve the problem, you might as well not have any emotions.

He sat at the table and continued studying the map.

Air defense is a technical skill.

I don't have many chips to play.

Even if Simon provides him with the necessary intelligence and tells him where to find the SAM-9 missile system, he still needs to set up the location after he gets his hands on it.

After all, the SAM series missiles are outdated models, making them difficult to use against high-altitude drones like the MQ-9.

If the detection is not timely, and the enemy has launched a missile and moved to the ground before the SAM system can lock on, it will be a complete waste of time.

Moreover, Song Heping had another concern: whether the SAM-9 could shoot down the MQ-9 drone.

No one had ever done this before.

He immediately turned on his computer and pulled up the paper parameters of the MQ-9 drone.

Data shows—

The MQ-9 UAV is a long-endurance, medium-to-high-altitude, large "reconnaissance and strike" UAV capable of performing attack, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

The aircraft is approximately 11 meters long with a wingspan of 20 meters and can be remotely controlled from the ground. It can fly at an altitude of up to 1.5 meters, exceeding that of civilian aircraft, and boasts high-precision image capture and strong surveillance capabilities.

The MQ-9 drone is divided into attack and reconnaissance versions.

其中攻击型的MQ-9有7个外挂弹药挂架，搭载弹药的模式有两种：一是GBU-12激光制导炸弹和AGM-114“地狱火”空地导弹，二是227千克JDAM“联合直接攻击弹药”和113.5千克SDB小直径炸弹，依据最大有效载荷搭配不同弹种。

Upon seeing these figures, Song Heping frowned.

It truly is a deadly weapon, used to decapitate leaders of ordinary countries or armed groups, leaving the target with virtually no chance of survival.

"This is really difficult..."

He immediately pulled up the parameters of the SAM-9 missile—

Basic performance of the SAM-9 missile
Range: Approximately 8-10 kilometers (the improved version may have slightly longer range).

Altitude: Approximately 5,000 meters (early models), improved versions may reach 7000 meters.

Guidance method: Infrared guidance (passive homing, dependent on target heat source)
Mobility: Vehicle-mounted system, which can be deployed quickly.

"5000 meters..."

He then turned to the MQ-9 drone's specifications, focusing his attention on its flight altitude—

MQ-9无人机的飞行高度：通常巡航在7500-15000米，在执行侦察任务时可低飞，攻击时通常飞行高度会降低到3000-5000米。

Speed: Approximately 370 km/h (relatively slow, easily locked)

Stealth capability: No stealth design, obvious infrared signal.

"It's a bit interesting..."

A slight smile appeared on Song Heping's lips.

He recalled the method China used to shoot down a U2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft years ago.

If the SAM-9 is deployed along the MQ-9 drone's intended flight path, it could probably actually be shot down.

Just then, my phone received a message. I opened it and saw—

"Check your email." It was a message from Simon.

Song Heping immediately logged into his secure email account and found a new email.

Upon opening it, one finds intelligence records of Soviet-made air defense systems that the US military secretly provided to armed groups in Africa over the past two years, including information on which organizations they were, their contact information, and their deployment locations.

Simon is a really capable guy.

No wonder he became the station manager.

This information is detailed enough.

However, after looking at it carefully, Song Heping discovered a problem.

Although the US military transported more than a dozen SAM missile systems to Africa via the "black glove" system, only one was near Sudan. Surprisingly, it wasn't a SAM-9, but a SAM-6…

"SA-6?"

He had to check the performance parameters of the SAM-6 again—

Shooting height: 14,000 meters

Upon seeing the first item, Song Heping's eyes immediately lit up.

Wow, it's even taller than the SAM-9!
Look further down——

Guidance method: Semi-active radar guidance (relies on ground radar illumination of the target)
Mobility: Vehicle-mounted system, capable of rapid deployment

"It's done!"

He immediately got up, walked out of the tent, and went to the shade of the tree where everyone was roasting lamb.

Upon seeing Song Heping arrive, everyone offered him their seats.

"Brothers, after you finish eating, go and check among our new mercenaries who have studied radar, who has handled Soviet-made SAM missiles, and who has practical experience. If not, ask them if they know anyone with that kind of talent. I'll offer a high salary to hire them, but they must find someone within three days and have them report here immediately by any means necessary. I'll reimburse all expenses!"

"Looking for the radar operator?"

Everyone looked at each other.

"Yes, I'm going to deploy some anti-aircraft missiles here."

Song Heping frankly expressed his thoughts.

"There is no other way to deal with the Americans except with missiles."

"Okay, I'll go ask now."

The hunter was the first to stand up.

"I won't eat either. I'll go ask first, and then I'll eat."

Collins and Jiang Feng also stood up.

Soon, only Song Heping, Ferrari, Henry, and Nura remained at the scene.

"See? What can't be done after we finish eating?"

Ferrari was very dissatisfied.

"Eating is a private matter, while yours is a public matter. Public and private matters should not be confused."

Song Heping smiled, and something suddenly came to mind.

He quickly said, "I almost forgot something important. You guys roast the lamb first, I'll go take care of it and come back to eat."

After saying that, he got up and left.

Only the Ferrari crew remained at the scene.

"Old friend, I told you I would give you a chance to clear your name and get out of the investigation. I'll give you a big gift."

Upon entering the tent, Song Heping took out his satellite phone and sent a message to Simon.

"Find a place to call me back right away."

Sure enough, the phone rang soon after.

It seems Simon is very concerned about clearing himself of suspicion and getting out of Langley headquarters' investigation.

"Tell me, what's the plan? What kind of generous gift is it?"

Song Heping said, "Me."

Simon: "You?"

Song Heping: "Yes, that's me. My coordinates. I estimate that your deputy director is using all his resources to find me. It will probably take them a week or two to find me in Sudan. But I can tell you my coordinates. In five days, before your colleagues find me, report my coordinates to Pence. I believe you will be cleared of suspicion."

"Your coordinates?"

Simon was taken aback.

(End of this chapter)