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Li Mocheng was in his chest, but he didn't plan to say his thoughts directly, but asked a few people rhetorically, "Do you think that propeller aircraft still have a use in modern military?" ”

Belch...... As soon as this question came out, everyone around couldn't help but feel stunned. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Is this question still need to be answered? I'm afraid that anyone who knows a little bit about modern military affairs knows that in modern fighters breaking through the sound barrier and even reaching supersonic cruise, under missile radar and advanced electronic technology, aircraft can completely achieve over-the-horizon attacks, and propeller aircraft still have a role? The speed is not fast, the ceiling is low, the electronics are almost non-existent, and the weapon system is the most primitive machine gun cannon, what can it do against those jet fighters that come and go in the sky without a shadow?

Han Yu, director of the power institute, flashed his eyes and said hesitantly, "Boss, because of its congenital limitations, propeller aircraft can only be passively beaten in modern air combat, so after the jet aircraft appeared, it was quickly abandoned. But I think propeller aircraft also have many advantages, and in modern military, there are still many roles. ”

Li Mo's eyes lit up when he heard this, he looked at Han Yu with folds, and said with a smile, "Then tell me what role propeller aircraft can play in modern military." ”

Han Yu was silent for a while, as if he was sorting out his thoughts in his head, Li Mo and the others did not urge, but waited for Han Yu's answer.

"Boss, I think the advantages of propeller aircraft are as follows: cheap cost, this is the main advantage, and the unit price of tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars in modern main combat mobility, even if the propeller aircraft is modernized to a certain extent, its cost is still very cheap. The mobile surname is strong, and the requirements for the battlefield environment are not high; Propeller aircraft are airplanes that can fly in the air, which makes it capable of fighting in most environments, and has advantages over army and even navy ships in terms of rapid deployment and reaction capabilities; Small size and fast speed, with modern advanced technology, the engine of the aircraft can be cooled and dissipated to the greatest extent, because the propeller aircraft does not have a tail nozzle, and the infrared area is relatively small, plus the propeller aircraft can fly at low altitude and ultra-low speed, and the battlefield survivability is strong; At the end of World War II, some propeller aircraft were equipped with radar, radio communications and even mechanical computers, which can achieve simple search, multi-aircraft coordination and preliminary accurate positioning attacks, but for modern technology, there is still a lot of room for upgrading. ”

"Papapa......" Li Mo couldn't help but applaud after Han Yu finished speaking, "Well said!" ”

Han Yu said a little embarrassed, "Boss, what I said is shallow, and the propeller aircraft in my words is not only piston propeller aircraft, but also modern turboprop aircraft used for transport aircraft and civil aircraft. ”

"Well, turboprop aircraft still have a role in modern military use, such as primary trainer aircraft, anti-submarine patrol aircraft and coastal patrol aircraft, and other military aircraft that do not require high aircraft speed, as well as civil aircraft. In addition to the advantages of propeller aircraft mentioned by Han Yu, I think one can be added, that is, in addition to some special purposes, propeller aircraft have lower requirements for pilots, which is the most beneficial to us, because we are now lacking qualified senior pilots. Li Mo smiled, and then added a little to Han Yu's answer.

The expert saw that the boss seemed to be very interested in the propeller plane, and couldn't help asking, "So we are going to launch the propeller aircraft project?" This will inevitably have an impact on the study of jet engines and aircraft, and it will be difficult to carry out two aircraft programs at the same time with our capabilities. ”

"The words of experts are old words, our own strength is insufficient, and it is not good to be ambitious. I think it can be like this, the power station and the airline side can set up a project for the propeller aircraft, convene experts from various departments to study and design the propeller aircraft, and let some people work on the plan of the jet plane and the engine first, and I don't want them to be able to get any results, the main thing is to sort out the data, and do the preliminary preparations. Recently, I will take the time to provide you with some engine information, such as the drawings and technical data of the Al-31 engine. After the propeller plan, it was internally called the 'Zero Plan', and the jet plan was called the 'Dawn Plan'. ”

Li Mo's instructions were immediately recorded and carried out after the inspection was completed. After talking about the plane, Li Mo met and talked with some researchers of the power institute, expressing the importance of the political axe and the group, and finally left the aviation industrial park with a hint of eagerness.

On the fifth floor of the National Defense Building, in Li Mo's office, the General Staff Officer, the General Logistics Department, the General Armament, and the Temporary Head of the Air Force, Colonel Assad, and the Commander of the Navy all rushed here after receiving orders from the Office of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

"The main reason for letting you come this time is one thing." Li Mo looked at several powerful figures in the military with a cold face and said in a deep voice.

Secretary Fan Qingqing immediately took out several copies of the plan drafted by Li Mo for equipping the Somali Defense Forces with propeller aircraft.

"Let's take a closer look and think about it, and then talk about whether it's possible?"

In about a quarter of an hour, several people finished reading the plan in their hands, looked at each other speechlessly, and finally all looked at Li Mo.

"Commander, I do not deny that propeller aircraft still have a certain role in modern warfare, but according to this plan, we will invest 3 billion US dollars and huge manpower and material resources, which is undoubtedly worse for our already tight military spending. If it is carried out according to the plan, we will need at least 500 propeller planes that will be modernized and converted, and I think that with the current financial and manpower resources of the logistics department, it will not be able to undertake the huge logistics task at all. ”

It was the Minister of Logistics who spoke, don't look at the 500 propeller aircraft was only a small number during World War II, but the precision and maintenance difficulty of the aircraft that have been modernized and modified has also been greatly improved. The Somali Logistics Department and the Air Force were established too late to complete the task. Personnel training is not as simple as verbal talk, not to mention financial resources, even the time also requires a long process.

In the plan drafted by Li Mo, an 'army aviation regiment' with propeller attack planes as the mainstay will be developed, which will be under the leadership of the air force in peacetime and the dual leadership of the army and the air force in wartime, with the army as the mainstay. The main combat mission of the 'Army Aviation Regiment' is to attack the enemy's ground armored forces and improvised fortifications, as well as the enemy's helicopters. In peacetime, the task of the coastal 'army aviation regiment' is also to patrol the coastal waters and supplement the blank areas for naval vessels to patrol.

To meet these requirements, the new propeller aircraft had to be robust in armor protection and have a sufficient bomb load and a long range.

It can be said that it is another type of propeller bomber, but unlike the traditional bombers of World War II, the propeller attack aircraft does not need to carry several tons of bombs, and the main weapon is not bombs, but anti-tank missiles, rockets and cannons.

Not to mention the technical requirements for the time being, there must be some difficulties, such an attack aircraft is also very stressful on the logistics department. Ammunition, fuel, and airport facilities all need to be solved, and although propeller planes do not have high requirements for airports, they are all antique fighters, as long as there is a lawn, but for this kind of aircraft with a high degree of precision, there is no complete logistics maintenance and support system, and it is simply a disaster for the 'army aviation regiment'.

Li Mo did not explain directly, but looked at the chief instructor of the Air Force, except for Li Mo, the commander of the Air Force, the highest-ranking person, Colonel Assad.

"Commander, as long as these planes are not assigned to active duty at the same time, I can guarantee that there will be enough pilots." Although Assad is not optimistic about this plan, as the second person in the air force, he is not willing to miss any opportunity to strengthen the air force.

Brigadier General Gedi, commander of the Navy, immediately jumped out and said, "Commander, I think this plan can be carried out, but I think it is not appropriate to integrate all the new planes into the 'Army Aviation Regiment', and we should give our navy 200 planes, Commander, you know, Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa, with a coastline of 3,200 kilometers, and the navy alone cannot defend the coastal defense, and adding coastal patrol planes to the navy is a very good solution." Once we have navy patrol planes, we can spare a few warships for the purpose of training naval officers and men, and we can hand over the regular coastal patrol tasks to the coastal patrol planes. In my opinion, the new aircraft should not only be equipped with anti-tank missiles, but also increase the bomb load, and be equipped with anti-submarine torpedoes and anti-ship torpedoes, preferably anti-ship missiles. ”

Several people in the office were frightened by Brigadier General Gedi's words, I am obedient, are anti-ship missiles so easily equipped? For a total of 500 aircraft, the Navy will divide 200? That's too much of an appetite, isn't it?

Colonel Assad and Chief of Staff Hussein immediately jumped out against it.

However, Li Mo became interested in Brigadier General Gedi's proposal. He does not intend to invest too much energy in the navy, but it is also feasible to have the opportunity to take into account the interests of the navy. The anti-submarine requirements are still too high for the time being, but it is still feasible to equip the aircraft with anti-ship missiles such as the Exocet.

Seeing a few people arguing in the office, Li Mo's expression was very strange, at first everyone was a little against this plan, but in the end, everyone supported it, and quarreled about the airplane's subordinates.

"Alright, let's stop arguing." Li Mo patted the table and shouted, "This plan is just a preliminary suggestion, and the plane hasn't even seen a shadow yet, what's the use of you arguing around?" ”

When several people saw Li Mo getting angry, they immediately deflated, but then they looked at Li Mo with blank eyes, and they seemed to say: Commander, you are too much, since the plane doesn't even have a shadow, isn't it tempting us to say it?

"Although the new aircraft is still being developed, several of your departments can first draw out capable personnel to form a temporary preparatory group to discuss the feasibility of this plan and the existing problems, and if the new aircraft is really equipped, the 'Army Aviation Regiment' must think clearly about what needs to be paid attention to in terms of tactics, this matter is led by the General Staff, and other departments cooperate, if anyone does not perform well, the new aircraft will not have your share at that time. Remember, this matter needs to be kept secret, but don't let everyone know about it. The last sentence Li Mo's eyes sharpened, causing several people's heads to shrink.

(To be continued)