Chapter 1418 The Truth at the Speed of Sound
"New plan..."
Chang Haonan showed a playful smile on his face:
"Which one are you referring to?"
"what?"
Liu Yongquan was so annoyed:
"So... there's more than one new plan?"
For a moment, the huge office fell into an awkward silence.
Of course, Chang Haonan definitely knew what the other party was talking about, and he was just making a joke just now.
After appreciating Liu Yongquan's stunned expression for a while, he regained his composure and said:
"Okay, let's get serious."
He opened a file on his computer and turned the screen 90 degrees so that both of them could see the contents clearly:
"Originally there was more than one, and it involved fifth-generation fighter jets, near-space vehicles and longer-term space plans, but now I plan to combine them into one project to comprehensively promote China's aerospace technology capabilities in the next 10-20 years."
In fact, as early as after the Aviation Power Group split and became independent, Chang Haonan had proposed a ten-year plan.
However, his influence was limited to the aviation system at that time, so this ten-year plan only involved a few key aircraft engine models. Secondly, it is already 2009, and with the test flights of the WS-10G and AE1500 engines, the entire plan has basically entered the final stage.
A new, more ambitious blueprint is indeed needed.
"Has the project been approved?"
Liu Yongquan felt that he seemed to be unable to keep up with the development of the times.
"Of course not... In fact, I haven't even thought of a name for the project yet."
Chang Haonan looked up at his watch, then stood up and took his coat from the hanger next to him:
"However, I have already thought about how to convince the chief..."
……
That afternoon, Beijing, Tongzhou Airport.
Similar to the situation during the 50th anniversary of the National Day, Project 0910 prepared two large-scale training centers, also known as "parade villages," for this parade.
The marching team is stationed in Shahe, while the vehicle equipment team is located in Tongzhou.
As a military base, even if it is a temporary one, it is naturally subject to strict protection.
But today's specifications can still be called special.
Even though Chang Haonan's car had the highest level pass issued by the 0910 Project Command, it still underwent three rounds of inspections before entering.
Scanning your face is useless——
Not only because today is the time when some of the Second Artillery Corps' equipment enters the site, but also because a high-level leader is here to inspect in person.
It was not until Chang Haonan had circled around several anti-explosion checkpoints consisting of barricades that he saw a colonel coming to greet him at the gate of the parade village.
Ten years ago, when Chang Haonan last went to the military parade training base, although he could not be said to be standing like a minion, overall he was still an ordinary member of the entire inspection team.
Now, it is enough for the other party to assign one person to specifically liaise when the big boss comes to inspect.
Seeing him get off the car, the man hurriedly took two steps forward and saluted:
"Hello, Academician Chang. I am Jiang Lianjun, deputy director of the Tongzhou Parade Village. Director Yu Hongguang is accompanying the leader on a tour, so I was appointed to be in charge of the reception..."
Originally, Chang Haonan was prepared to be serious because he was about to meet the leader.
However, the name the other party reported was somewhat unexpected.
"Director Jiang's name... is very appropriate for the occasion."
He quipped, half-jokingly.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Lianjun, who was older than Chang Haonan, actually smiled a little embarrassedly:
"Actually... the commander just said that."
A somewhat casual exchange quickly brought the two closer together.
Chang Haonan followed Jiang Lianjun and got on a military off-road vehicle with an internal license plate and sped towards the interior of the base.
The number of equipment columns involved in the 0910 project is almost twice that of ten years ago. It is not difficult to imagine how exaggerated the scale would be when they are concentrated together.
Therefore, the entire parking area of Tongzhou Airport, even part of the runway, was designated as an equipment parking area, and a temporary metal shed was built.
On the one hand, it can provide shade and shelter from rain, and on the other hand, it can also resist satellite reconnaissance.
The equipment on review are models that are to be displayed publicly, so there is no need to worry about being seen.
However, it will definitely have to undergo maintenance during the few months it stays in the parade village. This process inevitably involves disassembly and assembly. If the internal structure is seen by satellites, it would still be a bit damaging.
At this moment, the troops that had arrived had already started basic formation training, and Chang Haonan also took the opportunity to experience the thrill of speeding past the front of the vehicle formation.
However, almost all of what appeared before his eyes were tracked equipment, and he didn't see the highlight of the day until he reached the end of the queue.
"Director Jiang, has the Second Artillery Brigade 810 not arrived yet?"
Chang Haonan asked with some surprise.
He knew very well that the reason why the leader chose to visit the parade village so early was largely to see several new equipment of the Second Artillery Corps.
If the real person is late now, it will cause a big mistake.
"That's of course impossible..."
Jiang Lianjun started sweating just thinking about the scene of enlarging the leader's pigeon, and quickly raised his hand to wipe his forehead:
"It's just that considering the special nature of the Second Artillery's equipment, we have specially vacated a few hangars a little further away..."
Sure enough, after passing the dense temporary facilities on the apron, a row of large temperature-controlled hangars with a clearly different style came into view.
There is also a row of white and brown minibuses parked nearby.
Obviously, this was the destination of their trip.
After driving forward another hundred meters, Chang Haonan could already see that in a hangar in the center, there were four missile launchers painted in digital camouflage.
In terms of appearance, it is exactly the same as the Dongfeng 16 that was indirectly disclosed through military news earlier.
But he knew very well that beneath the ordinary cover, there was a completely different essence hidden.
After getting off the bus for the second time, the two did not encounter more checkpoints and inspections. Instead, they had a smooth journey after showing their passes.
It seems that the defense of the entire base is tight on the outside but loose on the inside.
Before actually entering the hangar, Chang Haonan heard a familiar voice reporting loudly.
“……我部第二炮兵810旅导弹一营，于2008年6月至2009年2月间，顺利完成总计六次高超音速导弹飞行验证测试，并携所装备8辆发射车转场至此……”
"..."
It was Liang Yangang, the commander of the 810th Brigade, who was responsible for the entire "Xuanniao" verification and launch mission.
But judging from the current situation, I'm afraid he will have to take up a new job soon...
Fortunately, with the DF-17 approaching finalization, the DF-4/4A has completely withdrawn from the PLA's combat sequence, otherwise the Second Artillery Corps might not be able to find a commander who is proficient in serving those old-fashioned liquid ammunition...
It was not until the end of the entire report that several leaders finally noticed Chang Haonan and the other person who were not far away.
The big leader standing in the middle had a calm expression, but if you looked closely you would find that his eyes changed from serious to gentle in an instant.
But it only lasted for a moment, and then returned to its original state.
"Comrade Haonan."
Nowadays, there are not many people who still call Chang Haonan like this.
This of course includes the people in front of us.
"Hello, Chief!"
Chang Haonan was not a soldier and could not salute, but he quickly stood at attention.
But the other party quickly waved his hand, signaling him to relax:
"I have read the reports submitted by the General Armament Department and the Construction Committee. The spear can stably reach more than 10 times the speed of sound, and the shield can warn of targets with a speed of 10 times the speed of sound..."
The leader gestured in the air with both hands:
"It is not difficult to imagine that when we make this public in half a year, the strategic situation in the entire Western Pacific will change."
It was as if it was providing background sound for the conversation between the two.
Just at this moment, accompanied by the buzzing sound of the drive motor, the top covers of the four missile launchers popped open at the same time.
Then, the hydraulic rod lifted the entire projectile to an angle of about 30°, making it the easiest to see in full and also the most common form during the parade.
The smooth and slender waverider warhead rises high like a phoenix that has just awakened and is about to spread its wings and fly high.
This is exactly what it was called during testing:
"Xuanniao".
For a moment, there was only silence at the scene.
Looking at the burning gazes in the eyes of the people in front of him, Chang Haonan certainly understood that this was to please the leaders.
It’s just because of my status and position, I can’t show it too obviously.
I wonder how happy I feel in my heart.
Considering the purpose of this trip, he quickly seized the opportunity and whispered:
"Commander, have you ever thought that... a human could fly so fast in the air?"
