Chapter 449: Large Rocket Research Base

Monday, August 6, 1945 (i.e. the twenty-ninth day of the sixth lunar month), 8 a.m.; Three B-29 planes entered the sky over Hiroshima from a high altitude, including a U.S. B-29 bomber named "Enola-Gay"; An air raid on Hiroshima, Japan, dropped an atomic bomb codenamed "Little Boy", which exploded in the air at a height of 600 meters above the ground.

Not long after, the little boy's atomic bomb exploded with a dazzling white flash, and in the huge explosion wave that shook the earth, a huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky in the city, which was thrilling and terrifying.

Then the entire Hiroshima of Japan was burned into a sea of fire and ruins by hundreds of pillars of fire.

More than 110,000 of the 300,000 people in Hiroshima, Japan, were killed on the spot, and the city was bombed into a desolate ruin. In the five years since the end of the war, almost 100,000 survivors have died of the after-effects of radiation, such as cancer, leukemia and skin burns.

Then on August 9, 1945 (Showa 20), at 11:02 a.m. local time in Japan; However, the B-29 aircraft piloted by Sweeney of the 509th Mixed Group, the "Bock Car", dropped the "Fat Man" atomic bomb on Nagasaki at 10:58.

The bombardiers at the time included Theodore Van Kirk, Frederick Ashworth, and Maurice Jepson, among others; When the "Fat Man" atomic bomb Nagasaki City was detonated, the entire city of Nagasaki was plunged into a shocking half-ruin with a burst of flames and smoke billowing from the explosion that caused the atomic bomb to cause a strong dazzling flash of light, a deafening sound wave, and a mushroom-shaped cloud of smoke that ejected countless white smoke rings as if the end had descended on the earth.

Then, on March 1, 1954, the United States successfully detonated the world's first hydrogen bomb on the reef of Bikini Shan Lake in the Pacific Ocean, and its explosion was hundreds of times more powerful than the atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in 1945.

The Soviet Union's first atomic bomb, Pumpkin, was successfully detonated on August 29, 1949 at the "Mishkva" experimental base in Semiyi, Kazakhstan, Central Asia.

Later, on August 12, 1953, the Soviet Union successfully detonated its first hydrogen bomb at the Semipalatinsk test site on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In other words, both the United States and the Soviet Union successfully developed and produced atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs in the 40s and 50s.

Therefore, Chen Yanlong also attaches great importance to the research, development and production of atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs.

Of course, the research and development and improvement of missiles is also one of the scientific and technological research projects that Chen Yanlong attaches great importance to.

So after sending Rommel some advanced weapons and equipment exchanged for mobile phones, he immediately came to the Penemünde Large Rocket Research Center on the island of Usedom in northeastern Germany.

Usedom Island is bordered by the Baltic Sea to the east and is easily accessible by several large bridges that connect it to the mainland.

Penemünde, on the other hand, is built on a site surrounded by woods, swamps, and mud and sand, allowing those who prefer a quiet environment to concentrate on developing their scientific products.

However, at this moment, the entire Usedom Island has been built into a large rocket research center area by Chen Yanlong.

There is also an airfield nearby, where 350 TA152 fighter jets are parked, and 100 HE pilots are used to protect the air from British and American air forces, in addition to a large number of anti-aircraft weapons and anti-aircraft guns.

In addition, Chen Yanlong also deployed some small ships in the river basin near here, and deployed two well-armed mechanized infantry regiments on the island; and a 120-strong special forces and an artillery regiment stationed to keep the place safe.

Moreover, the research center here has been fully transferred underground to carry out secret development and production.

Because if this is done, even if the entire island of Usedom and Peneminde are unfortunately attacked by the large-scale bombing and sneak attack of the Anglo-American allies, it will not be possible to study the rocket and missile research materials and natural resources on the island; and devastating casualties and losses to data and researchers.

However, the current Chen Yanlong has a large rocket and missile research base on Usedom Island and Peneminde; He also established a production base for V2 missiles near Nordhausen in Thuringia, Germany, where more than 15,000 workers worked. It also has a large number of independent assembly workshops and 50,000 prison uniforms to produce day and night.

For this reason, the V2 missile production base here, and the factory can produce more than 50 V2 missiles a day.

Moreover, Chen Yanlong has also dispatched a large number of industry experts in the fields of rockets, engines, control and aviation to study more advanced and perfect rocket test bases, rocket engine technology production, rocket warhead construction technology, wireless circuit board development technology, and engine control circuit technology, as well as rocket launch parameters, solid fuel, and the use of ethanol and liquid oxygen as fuel and other rocket and missile production methods.

"Hey! Hitler! ”

As soon as Chen Yanlong arrived at Peneminde, the German officers and soldiers who were guarding the outside of the test base; Immediately raised his right hand 45 degrees towards Chen Yanlong, and saluted the standard Nazi military salute with his fingers together, and said in a loud voice.

Chen Yanlong also raised his right arm up to return the salute, and then entered the test base under the protection of his own guards.

Because he knows very well 'Hey! Hitler! It means "the German people and their interests above all else", although some say it means "God bless --- Hitler" or "Long live --- Hitler".

Because the original meaning of Heil in German is to wish others "health, safety, happiness", and by extension, it expresses blessings.

At this time, Dr. Weynch von Braun, a German rocket expert, and more than 500 rocket experts, including Dr. Hermann Obert, a German rocket expert, were also among them; Their group of scientific researchers all came over to greet Chen Yanlong sincerely, happily and with a smile on their faces.

Because Chen Yanlong's recent personal welfare for them has simply exceeded the expectations of these rocket research scientists; Not only have they been given sufficient resources and materials for research and production, but their salaries have also tripled, and they will also have a variety of scientific research bonuses, which they will compete for research and development, as well as year-end dividends, monthly allowances and other financial benefits.

In addition to these, Chen Yanlong also gave their families houses and fields; Of course, there is also a small amount of food, and money to replenish it.

And most importantly, they are in a very relaxed environment, where they can freely discuss and research, and have a clean and tidy dormitory to live in, as well as nutritious meals to replenish their physical strength and health.

Of course, all the test bases here are also equipped with many doctors and nurses to treat those who have been injured or sick due to experimental accidents.

In addition to the fact that these rocket researchers can be treated so well, Chen Yanlong even the captured prisoners and the Jews in the concentration camp; and people from other countries, too; and giving them food and a small amount of wages; As well as a good living environment, as well as better food.

Chen Yanlong did this for only one purpose, that is, to sell people's hearts, whether it was people, generals, officers and soldiers of his own country; Or the people of the enemy country, and the soldiers.

Because his main goal now is to make Germany the most powerful country in all of Europe, and the great power with the most popular aspirations.

Since ancient times, all the big countries that can have a prosperous foundation are those countries that can win the hearts of the people, so Chen Yanlong also took the collection of hearts as his first point.

Of course, it does not mean that he is a soft-hearted person, because as a strong and decisive leader, he also needs to understand the murder in the imperial technique, that is, to eliminate those who do not listen to him, who have different intentions, and those who have no talent to do things, mediocre, mediocre, and useless officials, generals, and soldiers, as well as mediocre talents in various government departments and troops.

"Führer! Come to us in such a hurry, I don't know if there is any combat mission to explain? ”

As soon as he saw Chen Yanlong, Dr. von Braun asked with a smile on his face.

Dr. Hermann Aubert and the other scientists followed him all night, waiting for Chen Yanlong to speak.

"Nope! I just want to have a meeting with you to discuss the latest deployment and development of our rocket missiles! ”

Chen Yanlong shook hands with the other party gently and smiled.

"Okay! Let's go to the conference room and have a meeting! ”

Dr. von Braun replied without the slightest surprise.

Because he and Chen Yanlong had already exchanged many views on rocket development issues, he was not at all surprised by Chen Yanlong's sudden visit and meeting.

After a while, they entered a clean conference room that could accommodate about 100 people.

However, there were only 50 researchers who came in, because these people were the top personnel under Dr. von Braun, and many of them were also the leaders and managers of the research team.

And those rocket and missile researchers who are not selected continue to carry out their work, or research.

As soon as he sat down at the conference table, Chen Yanlong immediately received a schematic drawing of the structure of the V2 missile handed to him by Dr. von Braun.

The various structures of the V2 rocket are clearly drawn and annotated.

For example, the warhead fuse, ignition device, main fuel valve, guidance cabin, fuze tube, guidance gyroscope, guidance beam and radio command receiver, alcohol aqueous solution, hydrogen peroxide reaction chamber, turbine propulsion pump, alcohol/oxygen burner cover, thrust mount, rocket combustion chamber (shell), tail, gas rudder, liquid oxygen storage tank and other places are clearly marked.

"This is the V2 rocket we're making now?"

Chen Yanlong carefully looked at the schematic diagram of the structure of the V2 rocket, and then asked Dr. von Braun next to him.