The "mobilization meeting" on the side of the institute was quickly completed.

After distributing the specific work arrangements, Liu Feng once again convened the R&D backbone of each project, and the two sides further consulted and discussed the details of the work.

At the end of the project, as the main person in charge of this project, Director Yang hesitated, but still said: "Professor Liu, I have a suggestion that I don't know whether to talk about or not. ”

Liu Feng nodded and said with a smile: "It's all about being able to make our aerospace vehicle succeed as soon as possible, and I don't have any 'dictatorship' here, so what's wrong with it?" ”

Gritted his teeth, and only listened to Yang Xijia say: "Professor Liu, I think it's better for us to study unmanned aerial vehicles first, and get on manned aerial vehicles at the beginning, this, will the steps be too big?"

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and when he saw that Liu Feng did not have any unhappy look on his face, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued to add,

"On the one hand, we don't have much experience in developing aerospace vehicles, and if we start with unmanned aerial vehicles, it should be much safer to wait until the conditions are ripe to get on manned aircraft, after all, if there are people directly on it, if something happens here...... There's a bit more to work on. ”

"On the other hand, I see that your development plan is to build a prototype by March next year, this ...... It's okay to say that the prototype arrives, and it should be able to be completed on time after working overtime, but we still lack a few astronauts to test the prototype......"

Hearing his suggestion, Liu Feng immediately patted his head.

He wasn't too worried about the situation with the aircraft, and with his participation, if the aircraft could still have a big problem, they might as well go home and pick up the child!

In fact, as long as the preparation work in the early stage is good enough and perfect enough, there is no need to worry about lack of experience and the like.

Only the astronaut's matter, he really didn't think it through, or rather, he was too optimistic and didn't take it into account at all.

I touched my chin.

It's already August, and it's only more than half a year and a month to get full, and with their strength, there is no problem with the manufacture of prototypes, but it's definitely too late to train astronauts by themselves.

After all, the pilots of the space shuttle are much more demanding than the general civil aircraft pilots, and this requirement is not only reflected in the physical fitness, but also in the psychological quality, especially their aerospace vehicles are still new things, whether it is the control of the instrument or the environment and flight mission of the spacecraft, etc., are very different from the Shenzhou series of manned spacecraft, and there is not much experience to learn from at all.

Therefore, selecting and cultivating a talent who can perform this kind of flight mission is not something that can be completed in just a few months, and it is definitely a difficult task for the project team that is not very rich in time and funds.

Thinking of this, Liu Feng's face couldn't help but show a trace of embarrassment.

"Well, I almost forgot about the astronauts......"

Yang Xijia: "???"

Everyone: "......"

Why do you suddenly feel like you're on the wrong thief ship?

"Ahem,"

Perhaps sensing the "regretful" gaze of these people, Liu Feng cleared his throat and continued,

"Professor Yang's suggestion is still very good, but I decided to get a manned aircraft on the horse. ”

Speaking of this, regardless of the puzzled looks on the faces of the people around him, this thing said firmly in a confident tone:

"It's true that unmanned aerial vehicles can give us a lot of experience in research and development, but it's not a step that you have to go through!"

"Our current situation is different from the time when the Shenzhou series of spacecraft was blank in space technology, whether it is in Earth space or in space, we have long had our footprints, so although it is difficult to fly directly on people, it is not impossible to overcome. ”

"Of course, Professor Yang is prudent, this is a stereotype, but time does not allow us to be so 'extravagant'! If it hadn't happened last year, we would have been able to develop these things step by step, but now, those people won't give us so much time......

Although after going through that incident, the high-level has sufficient coping methods, and the people of country M should not have such a chance again, but Liu Feng has a deep sense of crisis hidden in his heart, and he does not dare to put all his expectations on a good environment.

What if something happens again?

If you're not afraid of 10,000, you're afraid of what if!

Therefore, all along, he has been racing against time, trying to "squeeze" the time for scientific research to produce results, and he can't wait to treat one day as three days to spend, otherwise, in just a few years, no matter how talented he is, no matter how open, it is impossible to make so many achievements!

People outside generally praise his "genius", and regard him as the most genius master of science in the past, however, few people notice how much sweat he has put in behind such a "genius"!

Needless to say, since he took over the antimatter project, his average sleep time has been compressed to less than 4 hours a day, and even when he is asleep, he can often think about and even solve certain problems in his dreams, and then immediately turn over and get up to record the answers.

How many young people can do this?

Obviously, his success was not accidental.

"As for the question of astronauts," Liu Feng's face couldn't help but show a look of embarrassment when he said this.

On the surface, although he is already the chief consultant of aerospace engineering, and also serves as the chief designer of the Mars landing, but in fact, the aerospace science and industry group is not like he can completely call the shots in antimatter engineering......

Forget it, I can only continue to be cheeky once.

"Well, you don't have to worry about the astronauts, I'll figure it out, you just have to make the prototype......"

I have to say that borrowing two astronauts from the relevant departments is the most trouble-free way at present, however, Liu Feng once again estimated the form too optimistically.

When he called Academician Zhou Jianping to talk about this matter, he didn't expect that even Academician Zhou, who was the most supportive of him, would reject him without hesitation this time.

"Professor Liu, it's not that we don't support your work, it's really our side, astronauts are also 'rare animals', and even so, they are about to go on a new mission on the ship, and you will need three people as soon as you open your mouth...... On our side, we really can't squeeze it out. ”

Liu Feng: "......"

Isn't it said that the projects of manned space flight have been suspended, and how can there be new tasks?

In fact, this product has really wronged people.

That's right, the country has indeed listed the Mars project as the primary project of China's manned spaceflight, and has also announced a series of space development plans such as stopping the space station, but this does not mean that manned spaceflight is so idle.

Without him, it is just for the sake of training people and accumulating experience!

After all, astronauts cannot be trained overnight, and those who participate in the research and development team and logistics support team of manned spaceflight also need to continue to accumulate experience and train the team, especially when China's manned spaceflight is not more than five fingers full and the experience is not rich.

The most important thing is that they can't be sure when Liu Feng will be able to get the new spacecraft out, if they stop manned spaceflight now and completely use their resources on Mars exploration, when they really need people, then they won't be caught off guard?

No, it's already caught off guard now.

Seeming to be a little embarrassed, Academician Zhou took the initiative to give him an idea: "Otherwise, discuss with the empty JUN system, select a few people, and let's train them now, how about it?"

"I'm afraid it's too late. Liu Feng said helplessly.

"It's okay! We also have a space reserve here, who has plenty of experience in space training, and originally planned to be prepared, but this time I will give it to you. I believe that with him to provoke the girder, you can still meet the test plan by selecting two more over there, right?"

Liu Feng could only smile bitterly: "That's it." ”

But the trouble is that he is not familiar with the empty JUN system, and he doesn't know who to find if he wants to borrow someone, but fortunately, in order to make up for him, Academician Zhou arranged all this properly and directly contacted the person in charge over there.

As soon as he heard that Liu Feng was going to select pilots for the "Space Shuttle", the Air Force Equipment Department was even more active than him.

Just when he finished arranging his work and was about to leave the Hypersonic Vehicle Research Institute, he was directly killed over there, and the leader of the equipment department personally led the team.

Accompanied by Yang Xijia, Liu Feng personally greeted the group of people from the Equipment Department.

"Hello, Minister Jiang. ”

Looking at this old man in military uniform with a serious expression, although Liu Feng took the initiative to say hello, he was embarrassed and didn't know whether it was better to salute or shake hands.

After all, in terms of identity, he also belongs to the army, and he is also a colonel, but all along, he has rarely had the consciousness of being a soldier, and this time, it was this old man who was full of powerful aura that reminded him of his identity.

However, the old man looks meticulous and gives people a sense of solemnity, but in fact, he is still very friendly, especially when the professor in front of him is still famous and has made great contributions to the country.

"Young man, you are the famous Professor Liu. I've always heard them say how amazing you are, and I still don't believe it. ”

"You complimented me, where do I have a big name, it's all loved by everyone. ”

The two exchanged two words.

Afterwards, Minister Jiang went straight to the point and got down to business: "We won't say much polite words, Professor Liu, you are also a busy person, I heard Academician Zhou say that you also need to train astronauts here?"

Liu Feng smiled: "That's right, there is such a thing!"

Minister Jiang said excitedly: "Is there really a space shuttle?

You must know that when he heard Academician Zhou tell him that Liu Feng was going to select test pilots for the "space shuttle", he was more excited than anyone else.

It's a space shuttle!

If this thing can be made, what strategic bomber or something, then it's not a piece of cake?

As the head of the Air Force JUN Equipment Department, Hua Guokong JUN is more anxious than anyone else about the lack of arms and legs, especially as a "big country air JUN", how can there be no strategic bombers?

When the high-level decided to suspend the strategic bomber project, he was chilled, he didn't agree to it alive or dead, if he hadn't finally heard about Liu Feng's original plan at the conference, this would have been a little comforting, he was afraid that he would have to kill directly and skin Liu Feng, a "traitor", and cramp!

Despite this, the old man's heart was still empty, he had not seen any antimatter engines and new spaceships appear, and his heart had always been a hundred thousand doubts.

Therefore, taking this opportunity, he wanted to come over to find out, and he also wanted to know what kind of person this Professor Liu was, who could make the high-level people trust him so much.

"Not really, but not far off. Liu Feng responded with a smile, although he didn't know how to lead such a big guy out of just a few pilots, but it didn't prevent him from doing anything, and better, with such a big guy to support him, he was much more relieved than others.

Therefore, he felt that he had to explain it clearly, so as not to be underestimated or misunderstood.

Space shuttle?

People are engaged in aerospace vehicles!

"But what we are doing is not a space shuttle, to be precise, it should be an ultra-high-speed air-space dual-purpose vehicle, using a pulsed energy engine, which is more technical than the space shuttle of the M people. ”

"Okay, good!" Hearing Liu Feng's affirmative answer, Minister Jiang became even more excited, and his expression when he looked at Liu Feng became more kind, "No wonder you don't look down on strategic bombers, it turns out that there are really such good things!"

Speaking of this, the old man's expression suddenly became confused, and he stared at Liu Feng and said solemnly: "But, young man, shouldn't you be happy with the old man, such a thing can really be made next year, you really have such a certainty?"

You know, if this thing comes out, I'm afraid the entire pattern of air warfare will be rewritten, but such a thing, to put it mildly in this guy's mouth, can be made in a year and a half?

It's incredible, isn't it?

If it weren't the famous Professor Liu who said this, I'm afraid that the old man would treat this person as a liar and send him to prison.

Liu Feng did not have the slightest suspicion of dissatisfaction, thought about it, and said in a strict manner:

"I see what you mean. If it is an aerospace vehicle that can be used for combat, I am not very sure, but if it is only used for simple manned space experiments, and if it can be used to achieve a round trip between the atmosphere and a fixed target in space, I am quite sure of this. ”

The old man shook his head, and he was not disappointed: "The things that fight are not as complicated as you think, as long as you can throw bombs on the opponent's head." ”

"Especially the strategic bomber that our air JUN expects the most! We don't need you to be so sci-fi in the movie, and you don't even need to be like the B2 of the M country, which has strong stealth performance, as long as you can catch up with the white swan of the hairy bear country - to achieve supersonic cruise, supersonic breakthrough defense, that is to say, as long as the speed is fast enough, of course, under the premise of ensuring the range and bomb load......"

The White Swan is the good name of the Tu-160 strategic bomber of the Hairy Bear Country, and NATO's code name for it is the "Pirate Flag", which is the world's most advanced variable-swept wing heavy supersonic strategic bomber.

This kind of bomber, like the B2 of the M people, is one of the two most advanced strategic bombers in the world, but the B2 of the M people is mainly based on stealth performance, focusing on stealth penetration ability, and sacrificing speed, while the White Swan is based on supersonic speed, focusing on high-speed penetration ability, and sacrificing in stealth.

The focus of the two is different, but the result is the same.

Although the White Swan is already a product of the Cold War, and only 16 are left in service in the Hairy Bear Air Force, until now, it is still the trump card of the Mao Bear King card, whether it is the Typhoon-class strategic nuclear submarine or the Topol series of ICBMs, its threat is not as good as the Tu-160 strategic bomber, and even as long as the White Swan flies around the hot spots, the protests of the people of Europe or M will be much smaller.

There is no other reason, because it only takes one such thing to easily destroy a medium-strength country!

Therefore, Huaguo Air JUN has always coveted this thing, and dreams of its own strategic bomber that can PK these two things.

Obviously, Liu Feng fully understands the demands of the air JUN, but even so, under his suggestion, the development of the domestic strategic bomber codenamed "hong-20" was still suspended, as for the reason, isn't it to wait until today?

Nodding, Liu Feng said with a smile: "I may not understand the standards you need...... But if you just need speed, range, and bomb load, I don't think it's a problem. And, I believe, in terms of speed, this flying machine will probably surprise everyone......"