Video | Ground-to-Air Missile Troops, Live Fire Strike at an Altitude of 5000 Meters!

Recently, a certain air defense missile unit of the Xinjiang Military District traveled hundreds of kilometers to the interior of the Karakoram Plateau at an altitude of over 5000 meters to conduct a comprehensive, full-process live-fire tactical exercise.

After the combat orders were issued, the troops quickly maneuvered to the strike position, executing tactical actions such as camouflage, occupying positions, and setting up equipment, completing missile loading operations and operating radar for air search.

Based on the target trajectory parameters, the commander decisively ordered the missile to ignite and launch, accurately intercepting the target.

After the first round of strikes, the control group issued the command for "enemy aircraft to conduct low-altitude penetration." The target aircraft entered the radar search range at low altitude and slow speed, utilizing the weak reflection signal characteristics to blend in with the mountain clutter and electromagnetic interference, increasing the difficulty of interception. After discerning the "enemy aircraft" intentions, the radar operator switched the search mode and stabilized the tracking of the target. Subsequently, the missile was launched, accurately intercepting the target outside the safe range.

Zhang Baofeng, a certain regiment of the Xinjiang Military District: The air is thin at high altitudes, and there are significant mountain obstructions. "Low, slow, and small" targets are closely aligned with the ridges, and during covert penetration, the signals are weak. Coupled with the "enemy's" continuous electromagnetic suppression, it is easy to miss the best interception window. We compressed the decision-making time for target identification, firepower allocation, and missile launch, firmly seizing fleeting strike opportunities in a complex environment.

During the exercise, multiple harsh weather conditions such as low pressure, low temperature, and strong sandstorms continuously tested the physical endurance of the officers and soldiers as well as the performance of the weapon systems. Meanwhile, the control group continuously set up complex enemy situations to test the unit's emergency response capabilities.

Zheng Jinyu, a certain regiment of the Xinjiang Military District: In this live-fire assessment, we combined the combat process, eliminated fixed-point drills, strengthened data collection and results sorting, maintained a state of readiness, and ensured that we could be "ready to deploy and win at any time."