Chapter 1286 Air Force Shock
As the roar of the steel torrent on the ground still echoed in our ears, and the awe-inspiring silhouette of the Dongfeng-41 had just disappeared into the dust at the western end of Fuxing Avenue, before people's eyes could even fully withdraw—
Awooo—!!!
A deep, long, and powerful roar, like a dragon's cry, came from the depths of the high sky without warning, instantly drowning out the lingering echoes on the ground!
This sound was unlike any known aircraft engine; it was deeper and more majestic, like a mythical dragon stretching its limbs in the clouds, proclaiming itself the true master of this sky.
Everyone, whether generals on the reviewing stand or ordinary people in the square, involuntarily looked up sharply towards the eastern horizon from which the sound came!
Under the azure sky, the first echelon of twelve silver-gray dots, like divine soldiers flying out of the sun, formed a neat arrow-shaped formation and were whistling low and slowly toward the parade ground!
As the distance rapidly closed, their outlines became clearer—they were J-16 heavy multi-role fighter jets!
Twelve J-16 fighter jets, with their long fuselages, upright twin vertical tails, and simulated training missiles mounted under their wings, reflected a cold metallic luster in the sunlight.
The pilot's speed control was exquisite, maintaining absolute stability of the formation while allowing the overwhelming momentum of a heavy fighter jet to be unleashed without reservation!
Just as the aircraft were about to pass over the reviewing stand—
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! ...
Behind the tails of twelve fighter jets, dazzling colored smoke billowed out simultaneously!
Red, yellow, and blue smoke trails, like strokes of a giant brush, instantly painted twelve vibrant trails across the azure sky, perfectly aligned and lingering for a long time, as if offering the most magnificent aerial tribute to this newly reborn land!
"Fighter jets!! They're our fighter jets!!"
"Holy crap! This is the first time I've seen him this close, he's incredibly handsome!!!"
"What model is this? I've never seen it before!" A military enthusiast in the crowd looked up in awe.
"Who knows? They can't tell you everything about national affairs! They just talk big and that's it!"
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A burst of cheers and discussions erupted in the viewing area. Many young people excitedly pointed to the sky. Although the war zone did not specifically keep military equipment secret, the loss of the pre-apocalyptic internet communication platform meant that the spread of information was undoubtedly much more restricted, and the difficulty for people to obtain information increased exponentially.
Before the colored smoke from the first echelon had even begun to dissipate, the second echelon of twelve J-16s arrived one after another, also leaving behind dazzling colored smoke trails as they swept past from another altitude, intertwining with the smoke trails of the first echelon to create an even more magnificent aerial spectacle.
Following closely behind were the third and fourth echelons... a total of forty-eight J-16s, flying in four neat formations of twelve aircraft each, their deafening engine roars and colorful smoke billowing across the sky, proclaiming the formidable strength of the Central Plains Theater Command in tactical and operational air power!
This is not just a performance, but a direct demonstration of large-scale, high-intensity, and sustainable air combat capabilities!
Many other generals from other war zones were awestruck. They had heard of or seen the legendary fourth-generation fighter jet from the Central Plains War Zone to varying degrees, but this was the first time they had seen it on such a large scale and in such a direct way, so much so that their faces unconsciously revealed undisguised shock.
Especially as military commanders, their instincts and subconscious actions led them to simulate scenarios of their own forces encountering the enemy...
Without exception, they all ended up being crushed...
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As the echoes and colored smoke of the J-16 formations still lingered in the air, a deeper, more steady engine sound came from higher altitudes.
The Y-20B "Kunpeng" strategic transport aircraft formation has made its appearance.
Their wide fuselage and high-mounted T-tail all demonstrate their powerful internal space and payload capacity.
Although it flies at a high altitude, its massive size still exudes a powerful sense of awe when viewed from the ground.
The commentator chimed in at the opportune moment: "The Y-20B strategic transport aircraft, with its enhanced payload capacity and range, is the cornerstone of our military's strategic airlift!"
Seeing these "airborne Hercules," the leaders of the various theater commands had even more complex expressions. The powerful strategic airlift capability means that troops, equipment, and supplies can be rapidly deployed across regions.
Whether or not they have this capability has a revolutionary impact on the military!
However, the real shock and upheaval have only just begun.
Just as the Y-20B formation was about to fly out of sight, and people's attention eased slightly—
The sky seemed to darken for a moment.
It wasn't the clouds blocking the light, but rather an indescribable, subtle feeling, as if the light itself was being absorbed or distorted by some force.
Immediately afterwards, a deep, almost blending-into-the-background noise, yet strangely penetrating, hummed as if from the void, slowly permeated the entire sky.
Everyone instinctively looked up again, following the sound.
Then, time seemed to truly stand still.
Above the dome, sunlight outlined a... moving, enormous, pure black triangular wing shadow.
That's not the traditional airplane design!
Without a clear distinction between the fuselage and tail, the entire aircraft appears to be a perfectly integrated whole, a huge wing with extremely smooth edges that almost blends into the background sky.
Its entire body is a matte dark gray that absorbs light and hardly reflects sunlight, like a ghost that has traveled from the future, silently gliding across the sky.
A formation of H-20 "Spirit" strategic bombers.
Three of them flew in quietly in a tight triangular formation.
They didn't leave trails of colored smoke, nor did they roar deafeningly; they even seemed to fly more "gently" than the Y-20B.
But it is precisely this almost eerie quiet and low-key demeanor, combined with its futuristic shape that completely subverts the traditional understanding of aircraft, that brings a kind of horror and shock that is far more profound than the roar of the J-16 or the rumble of the Y-20B!
"What...what kind of plane is that?!"
"My God...this shape...I've never seen anything like it before!"
"It...it seems to be silent? No, it is silent, but it's strange..."
"How did it fly? It was like a black cloud..."
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The ordinary people in the viewing area were completely engulfed in a frenzy of exclamations and bewilderment.
Most people never see a bomber in their lifetime, let alone something with such an unimaginable appearance.
The lines that defied common sense, the paint job that seemed to devour light, and the silent flight posture all challenged their preconceived notions about "airplanes".
It was a kind of intuitive, instinctive amazement at unknown technology, and... a touch of fear.
