Chapter 115 5 Master Test Flight

“This… this is not the legendary Siberian one-way express.

The most powerful tank can opener on the planet. After defeating the tank, defeat the phantom.

If you never come back, you will never come back.

It is known as the attack aircraft among fighters, and the fighter among attack aircraft, is that the Fifth Master? "

Take an overnight train from Shanghai to Chang City.

Then they went through a series of strict identity checks.

Fang Xiang just entered the airport.

At this moment, I am standing in front of this prototype painted pure white.

In 65, the only pointed-nose aircraft was the Wuye, right?

"This is the prototype code-named Dongfeng 106, later renamed Yingying 302.

Designed and manufactured by Factory 320 (Changcheng Aircraft Manufacturing Plant).

This aircraft was modified and developed based on J6.

The previous nose air intake scheme has been changed to a conical feature with air intake layout on both sides.

Installed with two WP-6 afterburner engines.

Two 30mm cannons are installed in the nose, with 240 rounds of ammunition.

Add cockpit armor and low-speed ejection seat.

There are six external racks that can carry 12 sets of rockets or ground bombs.

Or in the future it can be converted into a missile rack to carry missiles and torpedoes.

When the internal bomb bay is loaded with ammunition, supersonic flight can be achieved.

How about it, isn’t it awesome? ! "

Standing next to Fang Xiang were Professor Li and Wang Jinyang.

The person who just spoke was Wang Jinyang, the head of the research team led by Professor Li.

"Indeed...it's really amazing..."

Fang Xiang was a little dazed looking at this primitive prototype that looked a bit like a toy.

But in the eyes of Professor Li and Wang Jinyang, it turned into shock.

It turned out that Professor Li was not in Beijing, but in Changcheng.

In recent months, we have been carrying out escort-style review work in preparation for the maiden flight of Wuye's prototype.

And Professor Xu, of course, knows this.

When Fang Xiang completed the SH760 project in Shanghai and the results reached Professor Xu's ears.

So he called Professor Li and asked Fang Xiang to come and observe.

At this time, the staff at the airport were busy carrying out the final testing.

However, Fang Xiang kept thinking about the WP-6 design drawing that Mr. Hu had shown him.

He only knew that the WP-6 was the engine of the J6, but he was not sure.

WP-6 is also Wuye's engine.

And it has subsequently developed into WP-6A II, III and WP-6A.

The last Wuye was also manufactured in 2012 and all aircraft were retired in 2017.

No wonder, as we are the post-90s generation who grew up in the new era.

The only things in my eyes are J15, J16, J20 and J35.

对于老掉牙的强5、J6、J7、J8、H6等飞机，几乎是选择性无视。

At this time, Fang Xiang already regretted rejecting the WP-6 project years ago.

But just reject it, there will always be opportunities in the future.

Since Professor Li can participate in this project, he will definitely continue to follow up on it in the future.

Moreover, maybe Professor Li is also working on the project of Master Qi and Master Ba.

There will always be an opportunity, right?

Thinking of this, Fang Xiang looked at it again with full concentration.

The preparations for the prototype, codenamed Eagle 302, have been completed.

The staff next to the plane are evacuating in an orderly manner.

Tuo Fengming, the top pilot in charge of the test flight, is boarding the plane with the help of other staff members.

After a while, the engine started to ignite and a thumb appeared from the pilot's cockpit cover.

The staff next to the plane waved small flags and the engine noise began to get louder.

Then, the prototype began to taxi.

From outside the hangar, it slowly taxied towards the runway.

Taxiing to the front of the runway, the pilot was doing the final check before takeoff.

Soon, a hand stretched out from the cockpit again and gave a thumbs up.

Staff members passed on information and commands came over the loudspeaker.

The canopy was closed and the engine noise became louder and louder.

Just when Fang Xiang's eardrums were starting to feel uncomfortable and he had to cover them with his hands.

The prototype maneuvered and gradually began to accelerate.

Until it pierces the sky like a sharp sword and soars in the sky.

The staff next to the runway began to cheer.

Some soldiers even sang military songs.

Being in such an atmosphere, Fang Xiang couldn't help but feel moved.

A strong sense of national pride welled up from within.

Next, the prototype in the air started with simple movements and then performed tasks according to the mission.

Conduct tests on each subject one by one.

The aircraft performed large-scale climbing, rolling, diving, afterburning, gliding and other flying maneuvers in the air.

Until finally, a speed test in full afterburner level flight was conducted.

More than half an hour later, the plane began to slow down and its nose was aimed at the runway.

Then it landed steadily in the middle of the runway.

After slowing down, it taxied to the auxiliary runway and began to taxi towards the hangar under the guidance of the staff.

After the plane came to a complete stop, the pilot climbed down the slide.

Then researchers in white coats boarded the plane and began recording data.

Finally the engine was shut down.

"How's it going? How do you feel?"

Professor Li turned his head and looked at Fang Xiang with a smile.

“It’s my first time participating in a test flight project, and it’s very shocking.”

Fang wanted to tell the truth, but he was shocked by the opportunity to participate in this very memorable project.

Rather than the focus of the project itself, Wu Ye.

“It’s always like this for the first time, like in 56, when I first participated in the J5 test flight.

For a long time, my mind was blank.

You are so lucky to be able to be involved in such great projects at such a young age."

Professor Li suddenly felt emotional.

Fang Xiang looked at Professor Li's completely white hair and beard, and immediately understood.

Professor Li is much older than Professor Xu.

“We will have more and more projects like this in the future.”

Fang wanted to speak, although what he said was true.

But to Professor Li's ears, it sounded more like comfort.

"Yes, I will.

I hope you can grow quickly and develop faster and more powerful aircraft."

Professor Li nodded and shook his head, as if he was sighing and encouraging.

"You go back to school first. Jinyang and I will stay here to study the test flight data.

There is still a lot of work to be done, and you can't help much if you stay here for the time being."

Professor Li continued what the other party wanted to say.

"Professor, I have completed all the courses on my own, so I can help you."

Fang Xiang thought of the WP-6 which was still almost a semi-finished product, and suddenly felt anxious.

“Professor Xu said you are a rare genius.

The engines and vehicle designs of domestic cars will not be a problem for you.

Although the principles of aerospace and mechanical engineering are of the same origin.

No matter how well you learn mechanical principles, you are still outside the field of aerospace.

You should first master the basic theories of aerospace, so that you can have plenty of projects in the future."

Professor Li looked a little unhappy, very similar to Professor Xu's expression when he first met Fang Xiang.

"Well, I won't make it difficult for you.

When you take the final exam, you will be among the top students in this class.

I will formally include you in the research team."

Just when Fang wanted to refute and try to convince Professor Li.

Professor Li spoke again.

“Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance if your final grades weren’t satisfactory.

Then let’s go back to where we came from.

There are geniuses across disciplines, but the gap is so wide.

He also boasted that he had completed two majors within a year.

I have never seen or heard of it before, and I hope you are the first one I see."

After saying that, Professor Li turned around and left.

“The professor is very strict, if you really have talent, you have to show results.

I was among the top students for four consecutive years before I caught the professor's attention.

You are only a freshman, so you need to calm down and take one step at a time.

You can't become fat in one breath, come on!"

Wang Jinyang looked at the helpless Fang Xiang and smiled.

After comforting him for a few words, he patted Fang Xiang on the shoulder and turned around to catch up with the professor.

After a while, the two disappeared from Fang Xiang's sight.

Only Fang Xiang was left, watching the prototype being torn into pieces outside the hangar.

And the staff who are dismantling the machine to collect data.

Standing there.