Chapter 13 No working fluid engine

"I think what you said makes sense." After a moment, Sai suddenly pointed to the holographic model of the J43 and said, "You should know the performance of that fighter."

"Of course." Zhang Beihai nodded. Although he was from the navy, he naturally knew everything about this fighter plane known as the Blade of the Republic.

The J43 is the latest sixth-generation and a half fighter aircraft in service with the Chinese People's Air Force. It is one of the most advanced twin-engine heavy-duty fighters in the world and one of the few fighters designed with space combat in mind.

It uses a laser intensive defense system and terahertz radar, and its onboard computer can directly communicate with satellites and drones. Its cruising speed on the earth easily exceeds Mach 6.

The most valuable thing is that this fighter plane also has a buffer device similar to "deep sea liquid" to offset overload. Even if Luo Ji, who had one of his ribs broken, vomited while the plane was moving, it would be fine.

Therefore, in order to show off his X-ness to the girl, Luo Ji asked PDC to give him a J43 to drive around and vomit all over the cabin.

Because with his small body, he cannot fly other supersonic fighters. Supersonic fighters require great physical fitness, and even ordinary pilots cannot fly them.

"I heard that this fighter would have been invincible ten years ago. Even a hundred F22s wouldn't be able to touch a hair on it." Sai said slowly while looking at the holographic model.

"Yes, because its cruising speed was faster than any air-to-air missile at that time, and the Russian R-37M missile could not run as fast as this fighter plane." Zhang Beihai explained.

"In fact, even now as long as it is equipped with a spaceship, it can also carry out short-distance space operations, such as being equipped with nuclear aerial bombs to bomb enemy ships, but"

"Yes, you can't solve this problem, but I can. Why don't you let me talk to the Asian Fleet and those in the aerospace industry about this? Let's exchange opinions."

"I personally agree with you, Colonel Zhang. In the face of such a major event as the Trisolaris crisis, the aerospace industry may need a reform, and fresh blood must be injected into the three fleets."

Zhang Beihai was obviously implying that Sai valued the refrigerant-free engine. He needed a space battleship capable of stellar navigation no matter what, and he had to get it at all costs.

Zhang Beihai seemed to have found a close friend: "On short-distance voyages, we have to rely on supplies from planetary bases. Isn't that the brown water navy that can only operate in inland rivers and offshore waters?"

"But now, the aerospace industry in the past has controlled too much power in this field, and those people with rigid ideas are too rigid in their thinking. If this continues, there will be endless troubles." Zhang Beihai said with profound meaning.

No matter how much influence they have on future development trends, they are still heroes who have made great contributions and worked hard to launch the aerospace industry in the AD era.

"This involves the research direction of the future interstellar fleet. As members of the Wallfacers who have been specially selected by human civilization to fight against the Trisolarans, it is impossible not to pay attention to this matter."

It may be that the mainstream defense plan has nothing to do with the wall-facing plan, and no wall-facer has ever cared about the research directions of the three major fleets before.

"So, like you and the fleet radicals, I believe that the fusion engine without working fluid is the right way. Otherwise, we can't drive the nuclear fusion rocket against the Trisolaran fleet." Sai nodded.

"It's a very impressive description. Your description is both concise and profound."

"Ms. Say, this sounds like a big deal that only Wallfacers can do. I'm just a senior colonel. I can't influence the decisions of the higher-ups. I can only leave it to fate for this kind of thing."

Looking out the window at Sai walking away under the protection of the army, Zhang Beihai couldn't help but reveal a smile.

Unexpectedly, the most powerful Wallfacer in front of him now has almost fanatical support for the medium-free fusion engine like himself.

Because this is the only path for mankind, and other paths are dead ends in Zhang Beihai's eyes.

Zhang Beihai was overjoyed after hearing this, but he hid his joy very well and said: "It seems that you also want to support the research direction of medium-free fusion engines, right?"

"So in front of the Trisolarans who have mastered interstellar navigation, this fighter plane cannot even move." Zhang Beihai gritted his teeth and said the next words.

"Yes, but I would like to hear your opinions and those of the aerospace industry. After all, I am not involved in aerospace and I need some professional advice."

Since I am a powerful wall-facer, I can definitely solve the problem in a more gentle and efficient way, such as holding a meeting where everyone can sit down and talk.

"You mean you want to participate in the discussion on the direction of engine research?" Zhang Beihai asked knowingly. This was really pie in the sky.

"This is exactly the reason." Sai said: "So I also support radiation-driven spacecraft, because that seems to be the only way to carry out interstellar voyages."

"Working medium-driven spacecraft are too dependent on planetary bases and cannot independently complete combat missions in the solar system. The interstellar fleets composed of such spacecraft are the brown water navies of those small countries today."

"Starfleet navigation is completely different from the chemical rocket spaceflight of the AD era. Even the space elevator is a completely new way of spaceflight."

"But in a space war, this is a snail using a refrigerant engine. It has no maneuverability at all. It can only accelerate to a maximum of one ten thousandth of the speed of light."

"Don't worry, Ms. Sai, I will go and inform the Asia Fleet about this now." Zhang Beihai nodded, and then the two shook hands cordially and left.

"So this is the reason why I inspect the Asian fleet, find problems and give suggestions, such as the problems of non-working fluid fusion engines and working fluid fusion engines."

"For example, in terms of technological concepts, combat concepts and various aspects of innovation in space warfare, the most important thing is to remove the theory of technological victory and worship of technology, so that humans can have the belief to defeat the Trisolaran invaders."

Sai knew that if she did not interfere, Zhang Beihai would definitely prepare to kill those old aerospace experts in space, but in fact she did not want Zhang Beihai to kill those people.

"And I personally agree with the research direction of fluid-free fusion engines, so I naturally have to make this suggestion to the fleet's senior officials."

Although Say seems to be a stubborn absolute triumphalist, it is completely opposite to his idea of ​​escape.

However, the two have the same idea of ​​researching radiation-driven spacecraft. Even if they may break up in the future, at least they can cooperate closely now.

It seems that with the support of this powerful wall-facer, there is a high probability that radiation-driven spacecraft will become a future research direction.

Now he can feel at ease under his father's dark gaze.
Chapter completed!