Milan is a paradise for aviators, as they can find the best aero engines in the world. So the inhabitants of Milan are blessed to see these aviators tinkering with their new toys in front of the Milanese populace from time to time.

Of course, the performance of the aircraft at this time is extremely poor, and the reliability is poor, and the cab is basically operated by putting the knife, wrench, and pliers, because from time to time the engine needs to be repaired in the air. So flying is also a very risky thing, and from time to time you can see the death and injury caused by plane crashes.

However, the allure of flying is still a longing for most people, and although there are now safe airships to ride, the adventure gene can encourage those who dare to take control of the thrill of flying in the sky, which seems to be something that a slow airship cannot give.

Of course, Milan has become a mecca for pilots, not only because of the Milan National Power Laboratory, but also because it is home to the world's largest aircraft factory, the Siegel Aircraft Factory.

That's right, it was Sir Siegel, the world's first airplane to fly into the sky, who founded the aircraft manufacturing factory.

Since it is the world's largest aircraft manufacturing plant, it has its proud capital.

The Siegel aircraft factory now produces twelve aircraft per year for the use of the navy, army and private buyers. There is at least one advantage to buying aircraft from the Siegel aircraft factory, which is that these aircraft are specially tested and their reliability is much better than that of self-built aircraft. However, repair tools such as knives, wrenches, and pliers must also be carried, and you will also be taught how to make emergency repairs.

Of course, in this day and age, if you want to fly an airplane, you have to be prepared for accidents. On the one hand, the aircraft is extremely poor in handling, and on the other hand, the failure rate is very high.

In fact, it is much better now, and since the introduction of the star engine at the Milan Power Laboratory last year, the failure rate of the aircraft has decreased. And because of the excellent power of this star engine, the aircraft can carry more fuel, which greatly increases the aircraft's stay time in the air, and also increases its flight mileage in disguise.

You know, until then, all the pilots had used bulky cast iron engines. This kind of engine weight is not low, and the power transmission is weak. This has also led to the failure of the aircraft to improve its performance, both in terms of speed and mileage. Previously, in 1908, the aviator Blerio caused a sensation when he flew his own airplane over the English Channel. And the plane that caused this sensation only flew 35 kilometers.

Before the advent of the star engine, the farthest flight record was only 48 kilometers at one time.

And now with the star engine, those pilots are also breaking the record for the farthest flight possible, and just last month the farthest flight mileage was flown by Italian aviator Sosa Pereira in a plane of his own design, which reached a new record of 118 kilometers.

Of course, in the process of constantly challenging the farthest flight distance, the practicality of the aircraft is also constantly being demonstrated. The Italian military was highly aware of this, so it began to form its own flying team as early as 1905.

Of course, due to the failure rate and poor operability of the aircraft at this time, coupled with the fact that the performance is not very good, it is more for the pilots in the army to be familiar with the machine.

After the advent of the star engine, of course, the flight team in the army also needs to re-purchase, after all, this is more practical.

So today, officers from the Navy and the Army came to see the Albatross aircraft produced by the Siegel Aircraft Factory.

In the sky, a beautiful biplane is hovering, climbing, and descending in the air, doing all kinds of difficult maneuvers in this era.

This is a test pilot from the military testing the performance of the albatross.

At the ground test site, a group of naval and army officers, accompanied by the top management of the Siegel aircraft factory, watched the test flight.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Albatross aircraft manufactured by us at the Siegel Aircraft Factory is the most outstanding aircraft available, and its performance is not only excellent, but also far superior in reliability and maneuverability to any previous aircraft."

Siegel, who is the head of the Siegel aircraft factory, is pitching his plane to the officers next to him.

"Your Excellency, the specific performance of the new aircraft will not be clear until the test flight of Lieutenant Pryor is known. Please rest assured, if your aircraft are really good, then our army will definitely buy a batch. ”

"It's the same with our navy."

Although the officers of both the army and the navy have given promises, how can it be said that they are not worried.

You must know that this time, the army and navy plan to purchase a total of 48 new aircraft, which is a big deal. If someone else takes it away, Siegel will definitely be so angry that he will vomit blood. And its own Siegel aircraft factory will not be able to maintain the first place in the world, and the losses will be too great.

Speaking of this aircraft factory, Seagal's hard work, most of his net worth is in this factory, so for this military order, he is determined to win. The Albatross aircraft developed is also designed to meet the needs of the military for long range, long stay in the air, easy operation and strong reliability.

However, his uneasiness did not last long, and after about half an hour, the test albatross plane landed smoothly on the ground.

A test pilot with a fur hat, a leather jacket and a scarf jumped off the plane.

"How's it going, Lieutenant Pryor."

Upon questioning, Lieutenant Pryor took off his gloves, goggles, and fur hat and spoke. "Lieutenant Colonel, according to my piloting, this plane is far superior to ours in terms of maneuverability, and it has a long stay in the air, and it is very maneuverable, so it is a very good aircraft."

Lieutenant Pryor spoke highly of the albatross, much to Siegel's relief, knowing that there was an eighty percent chance that the order would fall to him. Although he didn't know if the military would go to several other aircraft factories to have a look, but in terms of aircraft design and manufacturing technology, this is not his boasting, if his Siegel aircraft factory claims to be second, absolutely no one dares to call itself first. Not to mention that he still has a killer weapon that he hasn't used.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our Albatross is definitely a very good aircraft. In addition to this one-type albatross, we have also developed two albatrosses. You can take a look at our two albatrosses, which definitely meet your requirements. ”

As soon as Siegel said that two albatrosses had been developed, the eyes of the officers present lit up. The difference between a single seat and a two-seater is that everyone present knows how to fly.

At present, the biggest role of the aircraft is to provide reconnaissance, and the advantage of a two-seater can be carried out by a dedicated person to avoid the pilot being distracted. After all, flying an airplane is not an easy job nowadays, and the slightest carelessness may cause the danger of a crash.

"Very glad, please let us see."

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A week later, an order for up to forty-eight albatross was handed over to the Siegel aircraft factory. Winning the military's largest aircraft order has allowed Siegel Aircraft Factory to once again consolidate its position in the industry.

Of course, albatrosses can also be sold externally, regardless of whether they are individuals or abroad, but such a large order as the Italian military is definitely impossible now.

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