Chapter 44 The test flight was successful
On the day of the test flight, the regiments of the Lion King Army were still training and carrying out their daily activities, but the aircraft test site was very lively. Cheng Lei, Zheng Bin and Qi Mi, as well as the commanders of several regiments, were all present, and they all wanted to see the fighter developed by the Lion King Base fly into the sky. If it can really be lifted into the air, it will not only be a huge technological leap in this world, but the Lion King Army will also become the highest military science and technology standard.
The Dieter brothers have already put on their pilot costumes and are all ready for the test flight. They all have specially developed parachutes on their backs in case they can parachute to save themselves if something goes wrong with the aircraft.
Previously, the Dieter brothers had selected more than 20 people from the test site for systematic flight training, and they had all fully mastered the essentials of flying. However, the Dieter brothers were still not at ease, and they mainly wanted to test the performance of the aircraft, and they would not be able to experience it for the first time without going to the sky themselves.
Cheng Lei and Zheng Bin were opposed to the Dieter brothers testing the flight in person, because after all, they were invited by the Lion King Army at a huge cost. If something happens to them, the entire fighter plan will be in vain, and the Lion King Army will suffer heavy losses. This is not to say that the Dieter brothers are worth more than other people's lives, but that their knowledge and skills are much more important than others.
However, the Dieter brothers are very serious about technology and products, and they will not allow themselves to stay out of the situation at such a critical moment, so they insist on testing the flight themselves. It was useless for Cheng Lei and Zheng Bin to persuade them, so they had to agree to their request, with the two of them as the driver and co-pilot, and then equip them with a shooter, and the three of them went to the sky together.
The first fighter was named the Lion One, and the Lion One slowly left the aircraft test site and came to the airfield outside, dragged by two armored tanks. Today is a very sunny day and flying in such weather is the best. The Dieter brothers checked the important mechanical parts and the fuel and electrical systems again, and after making sure there were no problems, they boarded the plane together.
The Dieter brothers were joined on the plane, and he wanted to experience the first aircraft they had worked so hard to develop. Moreover, he also had to shoot at a ground calibrated target as a shooter, using a long-range large-caliber machine gun specially built in their arsenal, which could be used to exert more power.
After the three of them boarded the Lion King, the Dieter brothers waved to the people on the ground one last time, and their families on the ground couldn't help but cry bitterly, because they knew that if the plane went wrong, it might be the last time they saw their families.
The Dieter brothers were smiling, because they knew that even if they died in a plane crash, they died for the technological development of the whole world, and they would not feel worthless. And their family will also get the most appropriate placement from Cheng Lei at that time, because Cheng Lei has been dealing with them for so long, and he is definitely a very affectionate and trustworthy person. As long as Cheng Lei is there for a day, their family will not suffer any grievances.
The Lion King 1 began to slowly start, then began to accelerate on the runway, and after a long period of taxiing, the people on the ground saw the plane begin its first climb. When climbing, the body tilted slightly, but it did not have much effect, and after a little stabilization, it began to climb a second time. At this time, the plane had reached an altitude of several hundred meters, and the people on the ground all applauded and cheered.
After the third climb, the plane has reached an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, and the Lion King 1 that people see on the ground at this time is already very small. Seeing their own plane soaring in the sky, everyone's mood is indescribably excited, this is the world's first ever aircraft to rely on its own power to propulsion flight, how can it not make people feel excited and excited!
Lion King 1 went around the sky a few times, and after slowly getting used to flying, it became very stable. Then the planes began to slowly lower their altitude as they had to complete the mission objective and shoot at the target marked on the ground. The targets on the ground were set on the shooting range opposite the airfield, where several house-shaped targets had already been erected out of wood, and everyone came to the shooting range to watch the first shot of the Lion King.
Qi Mi also felt very nervous on the plane at this time, he had never been in the air force, and it was definitely the first time in his life to shoot down from such a high sky. Beads of sweat broke out in his palms, and his eyes were fixed on his target on the ground.
At this time, Da Dieter shouted: "Mr. Qi Mi, now is the best shooting height, let's start shooting immediately, although we have enough fuel, and the performance of the aircraft is very good, but the first test flight I think it is better to return to the ground as soon as possible!" ”
Beads of sweat also appeared on Qi Mi's forehead at this time, but he immediately stabilized his mind and carefully observed the target under the star with his right eye. This is the time! When the crosshair was completely aimed at the target, Qi Mi immediately pulled the trigger, and the bullets poured wildly towards the target, and after the wooden house target was hit by a large-caliber machine gun bullet, some very large holes immediately appeared.
Qi Mi saw the results, his mood became better, and his shooting feel became better, he kept finishing all the bullets in a chain, and the target of the house was full of holes before it was finished. If he hadn't carried a shell, he would have been able to use the shell launcher to shoot the shell out and blow up the target.
After Qi Mi finished shooting, the Dieter brothers began to slowly look for an opportunity to land, and the guidance work of the airfield also began to be carried out. This is simply a milestone in this world, and from today, the people of this world will begin to dominate the blue sky!
At noon, the banquet that Cheng Lei had already sent someone to prepare began, to put it bluntly, this was actually a grand celebration banquet. The protagonists of the banquet were, of course, the Dieter brothers, followed by Qi Mi and Zheng Bin, both of whom made great contributions to the development of the aircraft. The success of today's aircraft test flight also shows that the level of scientific and technological strength of the Lion King Base has reached a new height.
Cheng Lei also announced that the Lion King base will set up a special scientific research institution, similar to a scientific research institute and the like, with Qi Mi as the leader, the Dieter brothers as the head of the aircraft project, and the head of the tank workshop as the head of the armored series project, of course, they will have more and larger projects in the future, and it is not ruled out that there will be civilian projects, which are all planned.
Everyone raised their glasses to the success of this test flight of the aircraft, which was a great victory, and it was a carnival day at the Lion King base.
Just when Cheng Lei poured a belly of celebratory wine, his communications soldier came to report: "General, the General Staff of Daheng City, Jin Jie, is now waiting for you at the headquarters, saying that there is something important to tell you. ”
Cheng Lei thought for a while, and then went out with the signal soldier. Now the relationship between the Lion King Army and Daheng City is not bad, when he married Xi Ling, Mo Geda brought his family to congratulate him, which fully shows that he attaches great importance to Cheng Lei and the Lion King Army. And Jin Jie is Mo Geda's shadow, so if he comes to talk about things, Cheng Lei will go to see him without hesitation, which is also a respect for Mo Geda.
When he arrived at the headquarters, Jin Jie was carefully observing a painting on the wall that Cheng Lei wrote when he was bored, Cheng Lei's words were actually not well written, but he hung it in his office, and he liked what others liked.
When Jin Jie saw Cheng Lei coming, he hurriedly saluted: "Jin Jie took the liberty to visit and disturb Mr. Cheng." ”
Cheng Lei smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm eating, and I'm done eating now." Mr. Ginger, you may be seated. ”
Jin Jie sat down, Cheng Lei gave him a cigarette, lit one himself, and said, "What is the matter with Mr. Jin Jie?" ”
Jin Jie took a puff of cigarette and choked his throat a little, he coughed a few times and said: "Mr. Cheng's writing is good, and the content is also very good. ”
Cheng Lei saw that he didn't talk about the topic, so he didn't speak, and listened to him continue, then Jin Jie said again: "Mr. Cheng, have you seen something hovering over the Lion King base today, this is what our people in Daheng City inadvertently saw, I felt incredible after reporting it to me, but after looking at it with a high-powered lookout, I confirmed that it was true." ”
Cheng Lei still didn't say a word, just looked at him with a smile. Jin Jie had no choice but to say: "General Mo Geda asked me to come to the Lion King Base to investigate this matter clearly, what is it?" I've heard of people in the Western Empire who have built machines that can fly with the wind, but they are said to only be able to glide, but what appears in the sky above the Lion King's base today is really flying in the sky, which is really incredible. ”
Cheng Lei thought to himself that Mo Geda and Jin Jie were really two old cats, and they were pervasive when they smelled a little fishy. No, of course, Cheng Lei doesn't intend to tell them the truth, this is the biggest military secret of the Lion King Army at present, and no one outside can know about it, this is a matter of principle.
Therefore, the only people present during today's test flight were their high-ranking generals and the families of the Dieter brothers. As for their family issues, Cheng Lei has thought it through, if the Dieter brothers have an accident during this test flight, then it may be the last time to meet their families, and they can let their families send them, which is the least humane.
Moreover, their family members can appear at the airport, which is also an encouragement to the Dieter brothers, otherwise Cheng Lei feels that today's test flight process will not be so perfect, and there will be no flaws at all.
Cheng Lei looked at Jin Jie, who had a question mark on his face, and said with a smile: "Mr. Jin Jie, in fact, our Lion King Army has already provided a lot of support to your Daheng City, and I don't think any force will have such a big deal with ten armored tanks at one time." So I think that if the Lion King Base conducts any other research or other things, it is better for Daheng City not to interfere. ”
Jin Jie hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, Mr. Cheng, you misunderstood, we have no intention of interfering at all." We were surprised by that unidentified object, and we just wanted Mr. Cheng to tell us about it. Since this is the secret of the Lion King Army, then Mr. Cheng rest assured, our Daheng City will definitely not explore anything again, we are the best partners, right, Mr. Cheng? ”
Cheng Lei nodded and said, "Since this is the best, you can go back and tell General Mo Geda, in fact, there are some things he doesn't have to know." Because the Lion King Army is very supportive of him, and the strength of the Lion King Army is beneficial and harmless to your Daheng City, remember, remember! ”
Jin Jie nodded and said: "I remember Mr. Cheng, I will go back first if there is nothing else, I came in a hurry this time and did not bring you any gifts, Mr. Cheng, please bear with me." ”
Cheng Lei smiled: "What are you polite to old friends, Mr. Jin Jie, you haven't eaten at noon, right?" Why don't you stay and eat with us? ”
Of course, such a smart person as Jin Jie would not stay, so he hurriedly said goodbye and left, and went back to report what Mo Geda Cheng Lei said. Now Cheng Lei's words are already very tough, if it weren't for the fact that Mo Geda has always been very polite and supportive to the Lion King Army, Cheng Lei would not have pretended to Jin Jie at all, because the current Lion King Army is no longer something that Daheng City can shake.
In the afternoon, Jin Jie hurried back to Daheng City, and immediately went to report his conversation with Cheng Lei to Mo Geda. Mo Geda frowned after listening to his retelling: "Cheng Lei, did he really say that?" ”
Ginger nodded and didn't speak. Mo Goda thought for a while and said, "Jin Jie, I think they have developed something new after the armored tank, and it is something that can fly. Do you think my analysis is reliable? ”
"That's what I thought, but what did they do with this flying thing?" Can't you use it to hit the enemy? ”
"No, no, no." Mo Geda shook his head and said: "It must be very expensive to fly, how can they be stupid enough to use it to hit people!" I think they must have people on their flying equipment, and they also have weapons that can hit the enemy on the ground, don't you think? ”
Jin Jie thought for a while and said, "What kind of aircraft can carry people?" I've heard that ****** in the West can only carry two people when propelled by the wind, and they can only fly on cliffs in strong weather conditions. Then they won't be able to find out where their target is! ”
Mo Geda also nodded and said: "This is also where I am confused, am I wrong, don't they want to fight with this?" Alas, this Lion King Army, this Cheng Lei, is really mysterious! We also need to speed up and start making our own tanks according to their armored tanks, and when we mass-produce them, we will not be so far behind them. ”
"Our arsenal is running at full capacity, and we've designed tracked advances that are superior to their armored tanks, and we're building them ourselves instead of modifying them with trucks, so our tanks are much more advanced and powerful than theirs," Ginger said. ”
"Hmm!" Mo Geda nodded and said, "It will take a long time for us to stabilize the Liedong Federation and further recover all the lands of the Liege Federation. Now we have all learned a lot from the Lion King Army, the first is to have advanced technology to be able to strengthen the army! (To be continued.) )