The biggest power of Bagram base is C-5, the largest transport plane that can take off and land. This means that the base can take off and land any large American bomber, including B-52H, B- 1B and B-2. The range of the three long-range bombers is about 6.5438+0 million kilometers, which can be used for both conventional warfare and nuclear war. Among them, B- 1B can carry 60 tons of ammunition, and its cruise missiles can attack strategic targets more than 2,000 kilometers away, which can directly deter southern Russia, western China and the northern Indian Ocean.
Chinese name: Bagram Air Force Base Location: Palvin Province, Afghanistan Established in 1980s Purpose: The military base was initially expanded and may be stationed in the F-22, with the intention of being stationed for a long time. During the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the early 1980s, it was the main base for Soviet aviation to station aircraft, and the runway was about 3,000 meters long. Can be used for large transport aircraft and bombers to take off and land. It played an important role during the occupation of Afghanistan by the former Soviet Union. It is a transit point for many ground troops and materials, and also provides air fire support for the military operations of the former Soviet Union. Now, after six years of painstaking efforts by the US military, the scale of the base has increased by 1/3, with a total area of about 5,000 mu. Moreover, the base accommodates half of the US troops stationed in Afghanistan. At present, there are about 25,000 people here 1.3 million people. Bagram Air Force Base has become the largest US military garrison base in Central Asia and the largest US military garrison base outside the West Gate of China. Before the American invasion of Afghanistan, Bagram Air Base changed hands several times between Taliban militants and soldiers of the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance. From 65438 to 0999, both ends of the base were occupied by Taliban forces and the Northern Alliance respectively. It is reported that Northern Alliance soldiers fired rockets from the base to attack Taliban soldiers, while Taliban soldiers used mortars and cluster bombs to fight back. By July 2006, the Taliban had deployed 5,000 soldiers and 3 tanks at Bagram base. After the Afghan war broke out in June, 200 1, 1, the northern alliance soldiers first took control of Bagram base. However, the US military believes that this is the only air base in Afghanistan that is suitable for building a large air corridor. It intends to gradually dominate the control of the base and was once at odds with the Northern Alliance. On the surface, however, the US military still indicated that it had no intention of permanently stationing at the base. From February of the year 65438+, the US Army 10 Mountain Division and the 82nd Airborne Division began to appear in Bagram. At first, there were only 300 soldiers, starring in cleaning the runway and patrolling. Since then, the size of the American military base in Bagram has been expanding, reaching 500 people in June 2002. The original three hangars, 1 tower, many barracks warehouses, five large aprons and 1 10 cement bunkers were all built by the former Soviet Union. However, after years of infighting among Afghan warlords, these building facilities have been almost destroyed. If the US military wants to stay here for a long time, it must repair and expand the base. Since mid-March 2002, the U.S. military has used C- 17 "Global Overlord" transport aircraft to transport heavy construction equipment, and began to repair and rebuild Bagram, mainly by building some bunkers, barracks and fortifications. In addition, C- 17 also shipped a large number of helicopters, including CH-47 Nuuk, AH-64 Apache, AH- 1 Cobra and UH-60 Black Hawk. American media reported that at first, the US military only wanted to expand the base as a temporary barracks. However, with the strategic focus of the US military shifting to the Asia-Pacific region, the US military began to expand the Bagram base as a base camp for long-term deployment of troops. In terms of fighter take-off and landing facilities, the base has expanded the runway and built a large hangar, control tower and many support facilities. Among them, at the end of March 2005, the base overhauled the runway with a length of more than 3,000 meters, which can take off and land a large number of advanced combat aircraft, including C-5 and Boeing 747, the largest transport aircraft in the United States. In terms of life service, the base began to take a long-term view. In late June 2002, American soldiers began to enjoy hot meals and showers. At the same time, the number of American soldiers and multinational logistics forces stationed here has reached 7,000, and many new tents have been built in the base as temporary barracks. From June 5438 to October 2003 10, the US military began to build semi-permanent housing for officers and men in the base, replacing temporary tents and building new drainage systems to prevent barracks and warehouses from being flooded in the rainy season. With the expansion of the base, the number of troops has also increased significantly. At first, there were 3,000 American troops in Afghanistan, and then it was expanded to 7,000, and now it has increased to about 1.3 million, including air force, army and marine corps soldiers. Now 5000 Afghans enter the base every day to help build it. Not only that, the base also has post office, laundry room, gym, cinema and other supporting facilities. Lieutenant Colonel Ives of the base recently said, "This will be a long-term base of the US military, maybe five years, maybe 10 years. We don't know. At present, the base is still building new barracks. Two years ago, about 1500 Afghans helped to set up this base. Now, about 5,000 Afghans enter the base every day to assist in construction. " It may be stationed at Bagram Air Force Base after the expansion of the F-22, which can stop dozens of modern fighters. At ordinary times, the base has various types of fighter planes, including A- 10 attack plane, F- 16 fighter plane, F- 15E fighter plane, AH-64 helicopter gunship, C- 17 transport plane and Predator unmanned reconnaissance plane. These fighters can be launched at any time if necessary. One of the major tasks of Bagram Air Force Base at ordinary times is to ensure the air safety in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and prevent any anti-* * armed forces from launching a large-scale attack on the capital. Not only that, Bagram base is also responsible for monitoring and cracking down on anti-* * armed forces in other regions and supporting Afghan * * * forces to control the whole country. The US military stationed in Afghanistan recently said that since the beginning of this year, the US military has killed more than 50 senior and middle-ranking Taliban commanders, greatly disrupting the Taliban's operational command capability. Among them, several air strike fighters took off from Bagram Air Force Base. The website of Strategic Events reported earlier this month that the US Air Force is considering using the most advanced stealth fighter F-22 for ground operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Last month, the F-22 conducted the first test of the latest small precision-guided weapon "Small Diameter Bomb". The US Air Force hopes that the F-22, which lacks air combat opportunities, will go to Iraq and Afghanistan to test and demonstrate its powerful ground attack capability. Analysts believe that once the F-22 goes to Afghanistan to fight, it is likely to be stationed at Bagram Air Force Base. Each F-22 can carry eight "small-diameter bombs" and can attack multiple ground targets. The biggest power of Bagram base is C-5, the largest transport plane that can take off and land. This means that the base can take off and land any large American bomber, including B-52H, B- 1B and B-2. The range of the three long-range bombers is about 1 10,000 kilometers, which can be used in both conventional and nuclear wars. Among them, B- 1B can carry 60 tons of ammunition, and its cruise missiles can attack strategic targets more than 2,000 kilometers away, which can directly deter southern Russia, western China and the northern Indian Ocean. After World War II, because of the special status of the Soviet Union, it was difficult for the US military to set foot in Central Asia. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the United States finally found an opportunity to set foot in Central Asia. The United States launched the war in Afghanistan in the name of anti-terrorism. With the progress of the war, the US military presence in Central Asia has become a reality. Now, the US military has expanded Bagram base into the largest military base in Central Asia and tried to station troops for a long time, which undoubtedly has far-reaching influence. Central Asia, where Afghanistan is located, is rich in oil resources and has an important strategic position. It is the hinterland of Eurasia, with Russia in the north, China in the east and Gulf neighbors in the west. "Whoever rules Central Asia will control the world island (Eurasia); Whoever rules the world island will control the world. " Mackinder, a British geopolitical scientist, said such a famous saying at the beginning of last century. The expansion of the US military and its attempt to station in Bagram base for a long time will pose a major challenge to the national security of the surrounding areas. The F- 15E of the base is the most effective dual-mission fighter of the US military. It can fight against the air and attack the ground, and the maximum speed can reach Mach 2.5. Fighters from other neighboring countries are difficult to catch up and intercept. Afghanistan and Iran have hundreds of kilometers of borders. Once the United States decides to take military action against Iran's nuclear facilities, F- 15E at Bagram base can carry out air strikes against targets in western Iran at any time. Bagram base is about 900 kilometers west of Iran, and F- 15E can be reached in less than half an hour. If F- 15E flies eastward at Mach 2, it only takes about 20 minutes to fly over the western border of China. In the future, once the US stealth fighter enters Bagram Air Force Base, it is likely to pose a new challenge to the air defense radar detection in the border areas of other countries.