Chapter 1229 Take off with missiles!

Chapter 1229 Take off with missiles!

No matter how big a leader is, he is still a human being after all. Even after special training, the best he can do is suppress his emotions. It is impossible for him to have no emotions at all.

When emotions accumulate to a certain threshold, they will eventually show up.

It's just that compared to ordinary people, they are much more restrained.

Just like now.

When he heard the last part about the "underground command post", the chief's expression relaxed slightly, and his eyes hidden behind his glasses also shone with brilliance.

Obviously very satisfied.

He did not ask any more details, but turned around, motioned for his entourage to bring his coat, and then walked towards the door:

"Let the technicians start working, and we'll go take a look at the side."

Everyone else, including Chang Haonan, naturally hurried to follow.

After everyone left the hangar, the engineers who had been ready quickly arrived and began unloading operations amid the sounds of motors and engines...

After walking a distance, the leader slowed down his pace, turned around and looked at Chang Haonan with a kind look:

"Comrade Haonan, what are your plans after this test launch?"

Chang Haonan thought the other party was asking about the follow-up work plan, so he answered almost without thinking:

"Hypersonic weapons with a double-cone configuration have limited potential after all. They can only provide some immediate combat power. The real future still belongs to the waverider configuration and the air-breathing scramjet engine... As it happens, the JF14 hypersonic wind tunnel in Huairou Science City is progressing faster than expected. It will probably be put into use by the middle of this year. By then, I should focus on the research and development of subsequent technologies."

"Also, when we held the fourth-generation fighter program seminar, I talked with the 601 Institute about the newer generation of variable cycle aircraft engines. Although there are no conditions for direct project establishment at present, we still need to prepare some preliminary research work... My personal expectation in this regard is to be able to obtain the definition rights of the fifth-generation engine and the fifth-generation fighter internationally!"

Even if these bold words were made two or three years ago, they would probably be regarded as too radical.

At least no one will take it seriously.

However, today, when Chang Haonan said this, no one would question it.

As the head of the Air Force, Qiao Chenqing couldn't even suppress the smile.

If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, I would probably laugh out loud.

However, the chief's own reaction was somewhat strange.

"The wind tunnel will be put into use in the middle of the year... So what do you plan to do in the next few months?"

Logically speaking, he and Chang Haonan are three or four levels apart. As a senior leader, he should rarely ask about such detailed work arrangements.

The latter was also a little confused, but since it was the chief's question, he had to answer truthfully:

"Probably... finish the verification of the missile and handle some other scattered tasks. It will be difficult to arrange the next complete project in about three months."

Chang Haonan originally planned to have some negotiations with Rolls-Royce after the Singapore Air Show to set a cooperative tone for the AE1500 engine.

However, man proposes, God disposes. The strong assistance from MTU and Pratt & Whitney two months ago suddenly reduced the difficulty of this matter.

It may not even be necessary for him to show up in person.

At this point in the conversation, it sounds like a casual chat.

Everyone's originally tense nerves gradually relaxed.

But at this moment, the leader's footsteps suddenly stopped.

Then he turned around and looked at Chang Haonan, and his voice became a little louder:

"wrong!"

"In my opinion, three months is still enough time for a complete work."

Even though Chang Haonan had seen many storms, he had never seen such a scene, so he was a little confused.

After a long while, he asked tentatively:

"Then...what specific instructions does the chief have?"

Not to mention him, even many of the accompanying personnel became nervous because of this.

Only a very small number of people knew the whole story in advance, but they all kept a straight face and did not reveal any flaws.

"Comrade Haonan, I remember you were born in... 76?"

"Yes."

Although this leader usually looks kind and good, when he gets serious, he is still very oppressive.

If Chang Haonan was not sure that he had never done anything wrong, it would be difficult for him to maintain his current calm expression.

Just when the atmosphere was about to become extremely tense, the other party's tone suddenly slowed down:

"Then after this year I will be 30 years old..."

Chang Haonan was already a little numb and could only nod instinctively.

"30 years old... the ancients called it the age of independence, which means that one has reached the age of being independent in knowledge, career and family."

The leader said as he started walking again:

"In terms of knowledge and career, you became independent earlier than most people, but as for family..."

"Comrade Haonan, isn't it time to consider your personal issues?"

A few people nearby who knew the situation finally didn't have to hold it back any longer and laughed in good faith.

"what……"

"This……"

Chang Haonan was completely shocked.

In recent years, the organization has indeed been concerned about his personal issues.

But I never expected that it would be elevated to such an outrageous level.

Without waiting for his answer, the leader continued:

"I was planning to ask the organization department to help you solve your living problems... But then I heard that you were very close to a female comrade named Yao, and her background was clean, so don't hesitate... Even if you can still wait, you should consider the age of the comrade."

"So if there are no special circumstances, your first priority after the New Year is to resolve family issues..."

Wow, this is the kind of job.

No wonder the other party was so sure that it could be completed within three months...

……

When it comes to personal issues, as long as Chang Haonan nods, he doesn't need to worry about the rest.

Chang Yuanchao and Zhou Li don’t even need to worry about it.

The organization department will arrange all the details.

Therefore, after seeing off the leader and his entourage, Chang Haonan first devoted himself to the final preparations for the missile test launch.

In fact, before the verification missile arrived, Tu-41175 No. 160 had already conducted three test drops of the model missile with a 100% success rate.

It proves that the bomb bay optimization solution of spoiler + inclined trailing edge is completely feasible.

Therefore, the remaining work is actually just to ensure that the missile itself is in good technical condition.

all the best.

2006 1 Month 28 Day.

Saturday, Lunar New Year’s Eve.

The lights illuminated the entire airport like day.

Originally, Chang Haonan hoped to complete the test launch mission before the Chinese New Year, so as to put a perfect end to the Lunar New Year of Yiyou.

But the weather was not good. For several consecutive days, the meteorological conditions in the test launch area did not meet the requirements.

Although the missile itself allows for launch in all weather conditions, the optical observation equipment requires good weather conditions to function.

As luck would have it, the test launch happened to take place on New Year's Eve.

The Tu-160 is too large to fit into a hangar, so a series of operations such as refueling and loading bombs can only be completed in a hangar.

For safety reasons, key members of the project including Chang Haonan were not allowed to enter the apron and could only watch the bustling scene from afar in the tower command post.

At this time, the aircraft's maintenance work has been completed, and a dozen technicians are hanging the verification bomb that has just been filled with propellant into the bomb bay.

Just a few minutes ago, four crew members wearing orange anti-G flight suits entered the cockpit of the aircraft along the gangway behind the front landing gear.

Captain Deng Yuangang's voice soon came over the radio:

"Unit 15 reports that the aircraft has been powered on successfully, all electrical equipment self-tests are normal, and the wing control surfaces are moving normally..."

Next up is weapons operator Xu Huasheng:

"All parts of the ammunition bay are functioning normally. Once the GC-X ammunition is fired, it is confirmed that it is connected to the weapon control system..."

"..."

The four crew members completed the report according to their respective division of labor.

The tower commander and the engineer in charge of the aircraft modification also inquired about the operating conditions of some key equipment and systems.

With the assistance of several ground support vehicles, four NK32 afterburning turbofan engines were started.

The white swan spread its wings gracefully and drove along the taxiway to the takeoff standby position at the end of the runway.

Then, everyone's eyes were focused on Chang Haonan at the same time.

Senior Colonel Wang Zhanxue, the person in charge of the flight plan, stood up and handed the radio to the former:

"Academician Chang, please give the order!"

The moment he took the phone, Chang Haonan could feel his heart beating, making a dull and powerful sound.

Since the first flight of the J-10WS equipped with the WS-11, he seems to have never had such an experience again.

After taking a deep breath, Chang Haonan put the microphone to his lips:

"Comrades, history will remember this day."

"I declare that the testing of the hypersonic verification project has officially begun!"

Almost at the same time as the words fell.

When it reached the end, a powerful stream of light brown air spurted out from the tail of the huge bomber.

The air waves caused by the high temperature even refracted the light passing through here.

The voice on the other end of the radio was a little dull, and the pilot had obviously put on his oxygen mask:

"Plane 15, prepare for takeoff!"

"Permission to take off!"

Although it was not the first time that he had seen such a spectacular sight, there was still a slight tremor in the tower commander's voice.

After Deng Yuan made sure that the speeds of all four engines had stabilized, he released the brake with his left hand.

Along with the slight vibration from the joystick, a push on the back that was stronger than that of other bombers came, pressing his body firmly against the backrest.

A sharp roar filled my ears, and the red needle of the speedometer quickly turned clockwise from 0, and the five digits below changed alternately.

100km/h, 200km/h, 300km/h……

When the speed reached 350km/h, Deng Yuangang gently pulled back the joystick in front of him.

The entire plane immediately raised its head, gracefully and lightly floated off the ground, dragging four azure arcs of light, and rushed into the ink-splashed night sky...