After the barber left, Bao Zixuan and the others went to take a bath. This time it was to clean up completely, and all the clothes they wore in the weasel factory had been thrown away, after all, some of them were already dirty and couldn't be washed.

After everything was cleaned up, everyone went back to rest. It is also strange to say, although the accommodation conditions arranged by Yulin Institute of Technology are much better, all the engineers, including Bao Zixuan, still choose to rest in the weasel factory. The people who returned to their beds were all smiling, and everyone knew that they would return to their original jobs after the test flight was over tomorrow. There will not be a lot of manpower needed here, and it will probably be the last day of this phase to rest here.

On January 10, 1982, the engineers in the Weasel factory were making final preparations. Everyone was dressed in brand new clothes, and although the weather was a little cold, the fire of enthusiasm in their hearts was still burning.

Bao Zixuan knew that the Caspian Sea monster in the former Soviet Union had experienced a total of two wrecks, one in 1969 and the other in 1980. For the first time, due to the fog on the lake, the pilot could not distinguish the horizon, causing large waves to crash against the fuselage and eventually crash. The second accident was caused by pilot error. However, it has provided a lot of valuable data for the subsequent development of a series of ground effect aircraft.

The weather in Xiangjiang is very good today, and there is no problem of fog. At the moment it seems that pilots should be paid attention to operational problems. He is also feeling the strong processing capacity of the Heiyun Group now, and the fact that the prototype of the aircraft can be produced so quickly has a lot to do with the detailed drawings left by the Germans, but it will definitely not be possible without the strong processing capacity of the Heiyun Group. I am afraid that there are only a few large countries in this world that have such strength.

Bao Zixuan knew that as soon as the ground effect aircraft appeared, it would definitely cause an uproar around the world. However, at this time, the development of Heiyun Group has entered a bottleneck, and there is no major breakthrough, and it is estimated that it can only go on step by step. He could make a lot of money, but it wasn't what he wanted. God allows himself to live for a while, that is, to live a vigorous life.

Look at the big guy in front of me who looks like an airplane and a ship. Bao Zixuan felt enthusiastic, no wonder many people like to study big guys, it can indeed bring a lot of shock.

The engineers were doing a final check, and there was no turning back after a while in the water. Bao Zixuan originally wanted to personally participate in the test flight work, but all the engineers strongly objected, and now everyone knows the performance of this thing. The computer only gave the theoretical data value, if there is an accident, it doesn't matter if they die, if something happens to Bao Zixuan, the entire group will face the problem of disintegration.

After checking that there are no problems, start refueling. This big guy is very capable of loading, with a total of 120 tons of aviation kerosene in 4 fuel tanks. After refueling, the weight of the aircraft reached 328 tons, and the range was more than 10,000 kilometers, but each time it had to be loaded with cargo. It can fly 8,800 kilometers at a cruising speed of 500 kilometers per hour when fully loaded with 472 tons of cargo, which means that it only takes one day to travel from Xiangjiang to Argentina.

Today's test flight application has been reported to the Hong Kong government, and many things of Heiyun Group in Xiangjiang will be given the green light. Even if you don't like Bao Zixuan, you have to give him some privileges in the face of taxes.

When the Xiangjiang monster slid onto the water, it made a big splash. Under the sun, everyone saw that the fuselage without any painting at this time was smooth and bright, with a special texture of titanium alloy, and the overall shape was even more majestic and majestic, much like an interstellar warship appearing on the earth.

The Xiangjiang Monster is much stronger than the Caspian Sea Monster of the Soviet Union, at least in radar, central computer computing, and fly-by-wire ultra-space systems. And in order to have a weapon interface in the future, Bao Zixuan also deliberately set aside a place. After all, the Germans designed their products for military use before, and they didn't need to make major changes.

A total of 14 engineers and technicians were operating on the aircraft this time, and they all knew that it would be dangerous. But I also know that it was a plane crash. According to the character of the boss, he will never let their family suffer, and Bao Zixuan has promised that as long as the person who died because of his work will manage his family for three generations.

Bao Zixuan sits in the temporary headquarters on the small dock, where a lot of communication equipment and computers are now placed. Engineers are able to know the various data on the aircraft through the sensors first-hand.

Mike Briffen is from Germany, holds a Ph.D. in aircraft design and shipbuilding, and is only 45 years old this year and was a professor at the Technical University of Munich in Germany. He had received some cold reception at school before, mainly because people in both disciplines considered him a traitor. Therefore, the arrangement was not welcomed in that major, and he chose to come to Xiangjiang for development under the treatment of high benefits and high wages of Heiyun Group.

At first, it was a little uncomfortable to be transferred to the weasel factory, but after seeing the products that were ready to be developed. All the complaints disappeared at this moment, isn't this just a product tailored for his own profession! Now I finally understand why my grandfather chose these two degrees for him to study, the purpose is to hope that he can develop a ground effect aircraft. It seems that Grandpa has a lot of stories, but he has never told them to his family. It is estimated that it is also a kind of protection for the family, after all, the United States and the Soviet Union will not let go of people like grandpa after they know about it.

Bao Zixuan after examining Mike Brifin's professional abilities. He was decisively appointed as the deputy chief designer of the Xiangjiang Monster Project, and has promised to become the head of the entire project in the future.

Today, Mike Brifin led the team to conduct a test flight on the aircraft, which can be said to be his own path, but he also knows that this is the responsibility he must bear. If he doesn't go up, does he want Bao Zixuan to go up in person, so how can he gain a foothold in Heiyun in the future. It is estimated that it will be spurned by everyone in the future, and it is even less likely to be reused.

Mike Brifin said to the engineers on the aircraft: "Gentlemen, we are taking on a new challenge, this is a product that we have built ourselves, and we have to have absolute confidence in it. Now let's start preparing for the pre-flight check, let's follow the steps to get started. ”

As soon as the words ended, the engineers on the aircraft began to inspect their area of responsibility. Heiyun Group is the enterprise with the most CNC machine tools in the world, so there is no problem with processing capacity and accuracy. The materials used this time can even reach the aerospace level, which is obviously a bit wasteful here.

After everything was checked, Mike Brifin said to the communication equipment: "Boss, the first test flight of the Xiangjiang monster has been prepared, and I request to start the test flight." ”

Bao Zixuan: "You can start the test flight, pay attention to safety." I have prepared a celebratory wine for you on the shore, waiting for your triumphant return. ”

Mike Brifin pressed the engine ignition, and the roar of the machinery could be heard from afar. The sound emitted by the 8 powerful turbojet engines is really not small, but fortunately, the aircraft is equipped with soundproof materials, but it doesn't feel good.

The aircraft begins to accelerate along the surface of the sea when it reaches the speed required for takeoff. Mike Brifin decisively pulled up the override lever, and the aircraft flew out of the sea level and into the sky like a bolt of lightning.

It was the first time that the engineers outside had seen such a behemoth fly. It's against the common sense of physics, but it did, and the team did.

The aircraft is still accelerating, and the instrument panel above shows that it has reached a speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Seeing that everything was working in the flight attitude, Mike Briffin chose to continue accelerating. He knew that the expected effect had been achieved at this time, after all, the test flight work could not be completed in one go, and it would take continuous accumulation of data after that. However, driven by curiosity, I still chose to complete more test flight projects, after all, not every time after that, such opportunities are not always available.

Mike Brifin is not a reckless man who only knows how to take risks, he is based on data, and he has complete confidence in his own flying machine. Otherwise, if you really play this big guy badly, it is estimated that you will only have to work for Bao Zixuan to pay off your debts in this life.

The aircraft was still accelerating, and it was difficult for Bao Zixuan to see with the naked eye at this time. However, through the sensors, it is known that the speed of the aircraft has now reached 560 kilometers per hour. This is a remarkable achievement, and just being able to cruise at this speed will definitely win the market acceptance of your product. After all, his carrying capacity is very large, and he will definitely be able to win orders in the freight and express delivery industry in the future, but I don't know if the British or Huaxia can agree to let the Xiangjiang monster carry out the express transportation business.

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