Limited to engine reasons, the performance of the first-generation fighter planned by He Zhengdao for the aircraft factory was more aimed at the Japanese Zero fighter. In www.biquge.info the short term, he hopes that this fighter can suppress the Japanese Zero.

It's just that such a starting point for research is also a difficult task for the poor and white military R&D personnel of the Eighth Route Army. Even if the sketch of the plane, He Zhengdao can provide it. But it is also a long process to turn a picture into a physical object.

Fortunately, with the growth of the reputation of the Eighth Route Army in the Anti-Japanese War, plus the purchase of a number of machinery and equipment from the Soviet side. This fighter that has not yet been named, the first experimental aircraft has finally been successfully produced.

Although the performance did not meet He Zhengdao's requirements, looking at the fighter plane that took off, Zheng Shaoyu, who accompanied him, still felt full of excitement. In his opinion, the fighter can fly consciousness is not far from the finalization time.

Looking at the plane that had been circling in the sky for a while and landed safely again, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Not bad! Being able to produce the first experimental machine in such a short period of time also shows that you have done your best during this time.

But as you all know, next year will be a difficult time for us. The focus of the little devil's attack next year should be shifted to us. When the time comes, the little devil's fighters are only afraid that they will frequently invade the airspace of our base area.

I hope that you will be able to complete the design of this aircraft from finalization to final production in the shortest possible time. After the year, I will send a test flight team from the air brigade to cooperate with you to complete the flight tests of the aircraft.

At the moment we have purchased 200 engines from the Soviet side, and I hope that with the help of these 200 engines, you will produce a batch of fighters to equip the troops. In this case, the planes of the little devils will not dare to wantonly invade our airspace in the future.

Time is tight and the task is heavy, but I hope that comrades can persevere. Starting next year, I will also instruct the steel mills and logistics departments to increase investment in your aircraft factories. In short, I hope that the Air Force will be formed as soon as possible! ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, the person in charge of the factory also knew that when they moved here to start work, they actually entered the secret department of the Eighth Route Army. Although there are restrictions on freedom, life is still well taken care of.

Even if some of the scientific researchers invited here, they can also feel the care of the Eighth Route Army. As long as the scientific researchers need equipment and materials, the Eighth Route Army will always find a way to solve it for them as soon as possible.

The person in charge of the factory, who thought of this, also said seriously: "Please rest assured, commander, that all the cadres and workers of our aircraft factory will definitely work overtime to complete the work and strive to produce the planes needed by the troops as soon as possible." ”

'Good! Less foolish, you guys are here to take a look at the planes. After the New Year, a group of skilled pilots from the brigade were screened to come over. Test piloting is a very dangerous job, you kid don't think about it, understand? ’

Looking at Zheng Shaoyu, who was full of excitement and anticipation, He Zhengdao added a sentence in time. From development to finalization, each aircraft also has to go through countless test flights. And every test flight is aware of great risks.

Facing He Zhengdao's last words, Zheng Shaoyu said a little depressedly: "Commander, my flying skills are also very good!" Why, I can't do this test pilot thing? ”

'! You are now the commander of the flying regiment, not just a pilot. There's a lot of stuff waiting for you in the flying group, and if something happens to you, you'll let me choose another commander from there? ’

After scolding Zheng Shaoyu with a smile, He Zhengdao said again: "Director Lin, I have probably seen your test flight data before. If you want to know what problems still exist with the aircraft, an experimental aircraft is not enough.

I think you could have produced two or three more experimental machines. Through different experimental machines, the performance of the aircraft is tested. In this way, you may be able to shorten the time of your experimentation.

After the experimental machine is produced, as long as the performance meets the standard, it can be directly installed in the troops. In this way, it is possible to produce and finalize at the same time. But there is one thing you should pay attention to, that is, the safety protection measures of the experimental machine must be in place.

When experimenting with some dangerous maneuvers, remember to tell the pilot to be cautious. At least I don't want to see test pilots die in the process of test flights. Therefore, the parachuting device must be in place. ”

'Yes, Commander! I remembered! ’

After listening to He Zhengdao's words, Director Lin also felt very reasonable. At the moment, they only produce one experimental machine, and it does take a lot of time to test the data. If there are a few more planes, perhaps the inspection time can be shortened.

After seeing the experimental aircraft produced, He Zhengdao also visited the aircraft factory, which is not large in scale at present. Regarding Director Lin's suggestion that if more aircraft production would require additional manpower, He Zhengdao also agreed.

With Yan'an, Yulin and other places, technical schools have been opened one after another. Many young and educated technicians have also been trained. Coupled with the old technicians found from all over the country, there are now many technicians on the side of the Eighth Route Army.

If you want to increase the speed of aircraft manufacturing, you need to increase the equipment and workers in the factory. In addition, the size of the factory's guard force should also be increased accordingly.

After seeing the aircraft factory, He Zhengdao came to the engine research and development center again. Looking at the engine being experimented, He Zhengdao asked, "How is the performance of this engine?" ”

'Report Commander, this is our imitation of the big brother of the Soviet Union's aero engine. In terms of performance, it is worse than Big Brother's. However, it is still stronger than the little devil engine we captured before. ’

Hearing this, He Zhengdao hesitated a little and said: "Even Big Brother's engine level can't reach it, it seems that we still need to work hard." The little devil engines that were given to you for research earlier are all engines produced in Japan in the early days.

According to the information we have so far, Japan has obtained some technical information on the new engine from the German side. Soon after, their new fighter will also be equipped with a new generation of aero engines.

You are all experts in this field, and I believe you should know that the engine is the heart of the aircraft. Without a good engine, we simply wouldn't be able to produce an aircraft that surpasses the little devils. So, we still need to work hard! ”

Regarding what He Zhengdao said, the expert in charge of researching the engine also said with some bitterness: "Commander, we also know that the engine we have researched now is not good, but this is already the best steel we can provide."

The performance of the steel required for the engine has its own particularity. As far as the special steel that can be produced in the steel mill at present, we can only produce engines with this performance. If you want to make a breakthrough, you must also make a breakthrough in special steel! ”

The steel required for aero engines is naturally different from other steels. High temperature resistance alone will involve the performance improvement of many aspects of steel. In this regard, engine experts also have a kind of helplessness for a clever woman to cook without rice.

Just when everyone thought that this was really a problem, He Zhengdao nodded and said, "Indeed! If we want to upgrade our military industry as soon as possible, all military products must be upgraded at the same time.

As for the new steel, I can reveal a little bit here, the steel R&D center has produced a new type of composite steel. In terms of high temperature resistance, it is at least one to two times stronger than existing steel.

However, at present, this new alloy steel is still in small batch research, so it has not been announced. If you're limited to steel performance, you can't make a bigger breakthrough. This problem can be solved next year. ”

'Really? ’

Upon hearing this, these experts who studied engines were naturally full of surprise. In their opinion, the special steel provided to them by the steel mill is already the most advanced steel product in China.

At least for the time being, most of the steel used in engines is used in steel mills to produce large artillery. As far as they know, some countries have not been able to research this kind of cannon steel.

In this regard, it can be said that the military research undertaking of the Eighth Route Army has made rapid progress. But they also did not expect that the steel research center would develop a new type of composite alloy steel.

As long as a major breakthrough can be made in high temperature resistance, these experts, who have already thoroughly understood Soviet engine technology, are indeed confident that they will be able to produce an aero engine with better performance. Therefore, many experts are looking forward to this.

But only He Zhengdao knows that the new alloy steel produced by the Steel Research Center is actually a new type of steel with rare earth ores. Rare earths are still a relatively unfamiliar thing to many people now.

But for Ho, rare earths are industrial gold. At present, there are a large number of rare earth ores in the Baiyun area controlled by the Suiyuan Military Division. In order to take the lead in rare earth research, He Zhengdao also ordered a small batch of mined for experiments.

After countless researches, the Steel Research Center has finally succeeded in isolating the various special elements contained in rare earths. The performance of the new steel produced by adding rare earths has truly amazed the experts of the research center.

It's just about rare earth minerals, which are also known to a small range of people at the moment. As a traverser, He Zhengdao is well aware of the important role that rare earths will play in the future military industry.

At least like later generations, the matter of letting the little devils import rare earths cheaply from foreign countries should not be repeated. These rare earth resources stored in the land of China will also become strategic resources of China in the future.

As the country with the largest number of rare earths, He Zhengdao hopes to build a strong rare earth army with rare earths. In the future, Lao Mei will be able to coax him, isn't it because they are superhuman in the field of rare earth technology?

Now He Zhengdao has let the Chinese people and the government know about the importance of rare earths decades in advance. In the future, the sale of rare earths will naturally not happen. With rare earth technology to promote the scientific and technological upgrading of the military industry, I believe that it will also create a real strong military industry! (To be continued.) )