Chapter 287: The Fangs Behind F22
A few days after the old general left with the radar, three top test pilots flew from China.
Looking at the files handed over by these three people, Li Yue looked at them casually.
"Yes, the resumes look quite exciting, but I don't know if you have real talent!" Put down the file bag in your hand and look at the three straight test pilots standing in front of you.
"The types of aircraft that each of us have flown and the number of hours we have flown speak volumes about our strength. I believe in our technology and can fly beyond the flight limits of a new aircraft, as well as the flight boundaries. Wang Ke, the leader of the three, stepped forward and said sonorously.
This time, he was ordered to come, especially before leaving, the old general personally met with the three people. The old general hoped that they would use what they had learned in their lives to help Li Yue fly the plane.
Originally, the three of them were skeptical of the old general's words, but when Li Yue took them on a tour of the plane. The three men looked at the super-flying machine in amazement. Based on past experience, the plane has wings, that's for sure, but this one doesn't have a tail. It's like a B-2 bomber, it doesn't even have a tail!
"The twin is heavy, this size is not small!" When I saw this plane, the pilot's first feeling was that this aircraft was not a light fighter, nor a medium-sized one, but a twin-engine heavy fighter of the F22 type.
"But whether this is an excessive pursuit of stealth, the maneuverability of this aircraft is estimated to be very average." The pilots whispered private conversations.
"It is estimated that the design concept of this aircraft is to sneak into the war zone and take out the opponent's radar station and air defense position. He didn't think too much about what it would be like when he encountered an opponent, maybe the designer was overconfident in his stealth ability. The pilot continued to whisper.
When the three of them visited the warehouse, Li Yue did not agree to let them sit inside. Instead, they were taken to the simulation training base, and the three of them sat in the 1:1 simulation simulation cabin and began to receive training and flight simulation for this aircraft.
Just now, the three of them were still skeptical about the maneuverability of this flight, but when they experienced the theoretical performance of this aircraft in the simulation cabin, several of them couldn't believe what they had just seen.
This is not a simulation game room, this kind of simulation room for training pilots, which is built according to the design data of the aircraft. Basically, the data in this flight simulator is almost the same as that of a real aircraft!
After several days of flight training, the three of them went from doubting when they first arrived to being full of eagerness now. They are very much looking forward to getting on the plane early and really experiencing the flying effect.
But on this day, Li Yue not only did not inform them of the flight, but brought three flying helmets. "This is your future flight helmet, after two more days of training, I will evaluate you, the first pilot, will participate in the first flight of the aircraft!" After finishing speaking, Li Yue opened.
When the three of them got the helmets, they didn't feel much different from ordinary pilots' helmets. But when they got to the driver's cab and put down their helmets and glasses. Suddenly, I found that this helmet actually had a 360-degree field of vision without dead ends.
When looking down, the pilot can even see through the body under his feet. See everything below directly!
"I can't imagine that this plane has such a strong perception ability! Now I'm getting more and more interested. Wang Ke said a little excitedly.
After the team members were familiar with the super ability of the helmet, they felt that the plane was more comfortable to fly. Especially in aerial combat and ground attack, this aircraft is estimated to be the strongest in the world.
Two days later, when the team was assessed.
Wang Ke unsurprisingly won the first place in several subjects!
"I wish you all the best on your flight!" When the day of the first flight came, Li Yue saw the super cool sci-fi flying machine that had been pulled out of the hangar and said to Wang Ke.
The neatly dressed Wang Ke sat in the cockpit under the envious gaze of his two companions. I've been playing simulation for the past few days, and now I'm finally going to get a real guy.
A test flight of an airplane can take days, if not weeks, just to get to taxiing. Because when taxiing at high speeds, the overall structure of the aircraft can be detected. When there is no problem with the run, you can make your first flight. However, Li Yue only let Wang Ke come to a gliding test, and then released him through the tower.
When the front wheels of the aircraft leave the ground and the aircraft begins to climb upwards. Li Yue smiled with satisfaction! On the first day of the flight, there were no difficult maneuvers. But the next day, after verifying that there were no structural problems with the body, the difficult maneuvers were staged one after another in the air.
"How does it feel!" When the day's flight was over, the two companions asked with concern in the dormitory after dinner.
"The data in the simulator is reserved, and the aircraft itself is a little more powerful than the simulator. I have to admire, judging by the performance of my flight. Literally, it's more than half as strong as F22. There is no problem with supersonic cruising at all, the engine is very powerful! I really can't figure out where he got the engine. Wang Ke shared his flying experience on this day with his companions.
"Is it really the strongest in the world?" The two companions only flew through the simulation cabin, and judging from the data given by the simulation cabin alone, this is already the strongest fighter in the world. Whether it's speed, range, or maneuverability that they have questioned before.
"The radar detection range of this aircraft is as high as 1,000 kilometers, and it is scary enough to look at this radar. Not to mention ordinary fighters, even the road-based radars of many countries do not have such a long detection capability. At a distance where you can't see me, I've locked on to you and fired a missile! Wang Ke couldn't understand Li Yue anymore.
"This kind of plane, once leaked. It is estimated that the global arms market will be shaken. Li Yue is not a country, he is a businessman. Do you think he will put this plane on the arms market! The companion asked worriedly.
The F22 began development in 1985, was finalized in 2001, and entered service in 2005. Li Yue wants to give the US military a slap in the face this time, when their proudest F22 has not yet entered service. A fighter more advanced than them, already showing its fangs!
Half a month later, the three pilots conducted a test flight one by one.
However, the intensive flight did not bring any changes to the aircraft. In general, the task of the test pilot is to fly out the shortcomings of the aircraft. Take out the data and let the designer find the deficiencies in it so that they can be corrected! However, Wang Ke and the three of them were surprised to find that they did not feel uncomfortable at all during their half-month flight.
This is an aircraft that has just been developed, and it feels like an old aircraft that has been developed for more than ten years.
When China learned that Li Yue had ordered the finalization and was ready for mass production, the test pilots could be regarded as ending their mission.
"Young man, congratulations on getting the weapon of the country!" The old general called with congratulations.
"Don't worry, I'll give you the aircraft engine you want. But my recruitment is about to begin! Li Yue said very businessmanly.
"No problem! The military has agreed to your recruitment plan, and we will not interfere with the choice of pilots who want to change careers. Although the general said so, Li Yue could also guess that he basically didn't think about the pilots of the front-line troops. The other party will definitely not let it go!
"The Air Force and Navy want to send a tour group to see your new toys, I wonder if you agree?" The air units of the Air Force and Navy were very interested in the legendary Li Yue's new plane. They want to take a serious look at it, and in the future, they will also propose their own fighter plans to domestic manufacturers!
"No need, you sold these three test pilots to me. How about I let Wang Ke fly to China with a plane for a month? Li Yue said very generously.
The old general obviously didn't expect Li Yue to be so generous. Without getting the nod of Wang Ke and the three of them, he sold Wang Ke to Li Yue!