Chapter 412 The military revolution is just a by-product of the technological revolution
"Then, Professor Zhuang, Franky and Tamir. Have the design drawings of the light-wing ship been finalized?"
Professor Zhuang patted Eisen on the shoulder: "This kid is really imaginative! This acceleration pendant is more energy-saving and has better acceleration efficiency than all solar sails, and it is also cheaper. It is obviously such a genius design.
You actually only got a consolation prize? Where did the organizers of the so-called designer competition come from?"
“This so-called competition is just a gilded monkey show for a rich man’s idiot son.” Professor Zinov sneered and reached for his own water of life again.
“This, maybe it’s because my design was a lot whimsical at the time, right?” Eisen said sheepishly.
"Imperfections are imperfections. Whose rough draft of the design will be perfect? The key is to look at imagination and possibility!" Professor Zhuang shook his head, showed a smile, and made a request to Eisen.
action.
The professor probably wanted to say that Eisen was the main designer and the biggest contributor to this work. The latter immediately looked at the other person gratefully, and then hurriedly called up his own design drawings.
A beautiful small racing boat with a spindle shape all over its body immediately caught Yu Lian’s eyes.
For a time, he once again had the feeling that the future was coming into reality.
This is not the concept drawing that participated in the designer competition last time, but a molding design that includes component models, materials and the most detailed structure.
Thus, it is basically certain that the sublight speed acceleration pendant, which can completely replace the solar sail, appeared in this world ten years earlier than the previous world line.
Eisen introduced the performance and various technical concepts of the ship in simple but very informative sentences. Then he stared at Yu Lian eagerly, paused, and then said: "As long as construction starts now, it will definitely be
Can catch up with next year's racing competition."
Yu Lian suppressed the excitement in his heart and nodded calmly: "Thank you for your hard work."
“Captain Ross also said that the dock is ready for us.”
His eyes were wide open on his chubby face, looking directly at Yu Lian with a pleading light, and he almost said directly: "I, Aisen, please give me money!"
There is no way, the normal income of Hongxing Institute now is only various cockroach catching machines that are sold particularly well in the New China District. This kind of product is naturally a good business if it is long-term, but it is a big deal to spend a lot of money all at once.
There is no way.
Yu Lian still didn’t answer, but said: “So, can the light wing be miniaturized and installed on a fighter plane?”
This question was a bit difficult for Eisen to store up his knowledge at this time. He immediately forgot about the money, frowned and fell into deep thought, while Professor Zhuang Ran next to him said: "I knew you would ask this, but there is something wrong with it.
A very real technical problem. You should also know that the light wing structure will actually replace the solar sail in the future. However, this is still a large external suspension that needs to be powered by an engine. Currently, there is no
Micro-engines like those used in fighter planes can provide this kind of power. Small marine engines are the limit."
“In other words, if we can complete the miniaturization of light wings on fighter planes, wouldn’t it also mean that small individual fighters can make jumps in a sense?” Yu Lian said with a smile.
"The body must also withstand the pressure of the gravity well... Of course, this problem is much easier to solve than the engine." Professor Zhuang smiled and spread his hands: "But, I really can't imagine that kind of existence."
"But such a thing already exists!" Yu Lian smiled and passed over a structural diagram: "This is the structural diagram of the Tianmen 5 sub-beam engine, which is intended to be used on the empire's new X21 Purple Lightning Dragon fighter.
Of course, it does not carry a jump function. However, the power sensing system and new energy solution on it are at least a very good reference!"
Professor Zhuang Ran was startled slightly, his eyes glanced at the power diagram, and he could no longer lift his head. Also unable to lift his head were Aisen and Tamir. Professor Zinov next to him also took a second look.
But he was so shocked that he couldn't even drink vodka.
Although Zinov mainly studies the concept of material space, all experimental physicists are actually engineers and know their stuff.
“Where did you…did you dig up Ngon’s treasure house?” He asked in shock.
Engong is the name of the god of wisdom in the classical mythology of the empire, who is in charge of knowledge, exploration, education and science.
"Engong does not exist, but the treasure house of wisdom does exist. I just copied the Feilin Laboratory."
Except for Feifei and Liuli, who already knew about it, everyone on the other side was stunned. Even the three scientists who were holding the new engine structure diagram and looking at it with joy, were so shocked that they raised their faces.
To be honest, if Yu Lian said that he had really dug into the treasure house of the God of Wisdom, they might not be that shocked.
“Is the Feilin Laboratory you are talking about the Feilin Laboratory?”
"It's this Emerald Forest in Tianyu! To be clear, I can show you that these are all stolen goods, haha." At this point, Yu Lian couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, and his smile gradually became... domineering.
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Professor Zhuang opened his mouth slightly, and couldn't help but reach out and press his temples. When he was young, he actually served in the Marine Corps. He was discharged after becoming a sergeant major, and finally studied aerospace power engineering.
His job in the army was actually a semi-civilian job, and he did not go to the front line to kill the enemy seriously, but he had experienced many dangers. He even witnessed the scene of a high-ranking psyker hunting a huge phantom beast.
However, even the shocking battle scenes that seemed like myths and legends at that time were far less shocking than this understatement.
“Yu’er, pay attention to managing your expression.” Feifei, who had been expressionless from beginning to end, added expressionlessly.
"sorry……"
Although Professor Zinov next to him still had a cold expression, he couldn't help but touch his big beard. He probably also knew that his too delicate appearance was not in line with the national talent, so he deliberately grew a big beard.
Beard. But so what? Ever since he drank the water of life as water every day, everyone felt that this guy was indeed a typical idiot.
However, just because he is really a typical idiot, even though he was amazed, he couldn't help but pick up his own bottle of eau-de-vie, and drank half a bottle of it without changing his expression, his heart not beating, and his tone.
It's still calm, but the volume seems to be a little higher: "You are a very lovable crazy boy, I like it very much! I should have a drink! So I drank for you! Oh hahahaha, when you come back to the earth, you have to have a good time
Tell me how to deal with those Sukabuli!"
Professor Zhuang Ran looked at Yu Lian in amazement, the look in his eyes was almost the same as when he first saw the huge mountain-like phantom beast: "...Well, my mind is a little messed up now, so I can understand it.
That’s a problem. Let’s put the Feilin Laboratory aside for now.”
Is this something that can be "put aside"? Liuli couldn't help but think, and couldn't help but wink at Feifei.
Feifei picked up the tea cup and drank it.
Professor Zhuang said: "The miniaturization you have been talking about just now. The space bubble must also be miniaturized, the light wing must also be miniaturized, and a new engine has been obtained. What are your thoughts?"
Seeing that the attention of the two professors and the two technical geeks had been attracted, Yu Lian pondered for a moment and glanced at Eisen until the latter was a little panicked, and then said: "It will be used for racing next year.
The boat for the competition will be left to the Brooklyn Shipyard in Roze. During this period, everyone will start preparing for the next target. Just now, the X21 Zidian was sent together with the Tianmen 10 engine.
Dragon fighter’s performance list and general design drawings.”
Eisen, who was originally a small aircraft enthusiast, flipped through the charts and nodded vigorously.
"I have always believed that in this era, the revolution in military tactics has always been a by-product of the technological revolution. But now, the conditions for this revolution have appeared. What I mean is that we have to design a multi-functional fighter. Normally
In terms of performance, it can completely suppress the X21 Purple Lightning Dragon. At the same time, it can also be equipped with miniaturized light wing pendants and space bubbles! This is a truly epoch-making weapon!"
Imagine that most current weapons are very effective in neutralizing space bubbles. Similarly, fighters wrapped in space bubbles are unimpeded in a material sense.
Yes, a clumsy space-dwelling torpedo will certainly be neutralized by Yu Lian using a very simple concussive bomb, but the same cannot be said for a human-operated fighter plane.
So, what happens when a fleet of aircraft wraps around a space bubble, unfolds its light wings, moves across the shortest distance at extremely high speeds, and suddenly breaks into the safe range of an enemy ship? The existence of these two new technologies will make most of the current
All close-range defense weapons are meaningless.
This is what Yu Lian has been thinking about all his life.
Some people are emotionally attached to the cannon and giant ship party, and behaviorally they join gangs and kill people, but at heart they are an aircraft carrier party.
But in this life, we already have the conditions to turn them into practice, so why not give it a try?
Of course, the biggest problem now is that the power of all airborne weapons is still limited. Unless it hits the critical point, it is really difficult to cause too much damage to the armor of the battleship.
The larger the slot, the more powerful the weapon can be loaded. Since it is called "Stars", this should be an iron rule.
But, who can say that this will always be like this?
If nothing else, think about antimatter weapons with increasingly mature technology, and look at Professor Zhuang opposite who is studying dark matter.
The two scientific luminaries opposite them both frowned and thought about it.
As for Feifei and Liuli, two top students in the Department of Strategic Studies, they were also lost in thought. With their majors, they did not think this was a whim, but actually began to think about the feasibility.
The only person present who wanted to complain was Aisen.
“I, I’ve only designed civilian aircraft so far! And they haven’t come to fruition yet.”
“We’re racing boats, aren’t you doing a great job? By the way, Feifei, when Brooklyn gets this boat out, we can call it a gray bear this time...”
“Let’s call it Red Star No. 1 this time. Although it’s simple, it can serve as an advertisement for the company.” Feifei pretended not to hear and directly ordered Liuli.
Liuli nodded, indicating that this matter should be left to you.
Yu Lian coughed twice, and then said to Eisen: "Even Professor Zhuang praises you as a genius! You must have confidence in yourself! Davarisi Franky!"
“Even if you call me God Franky, it won’t work if you say no! This is no longer a matter of genius. I also need a minimum accumulation of knowledge and experience!” Franky was about to cry.
Yu Lian helplessly spread his hands, but in his heart, his evaluation of Fatty Dabai was even higher.
In fact, the more people learn, the more ignorant they feel.
“Tsk… Then we have to see if any of our existing fighter jets, or those that can be purchased and authorized for production, are suitable for space bubble and light wing modifications. How about the Phantom fighter jets currently in service with the commonwealth?”
“You can try it, but it doesn’t mean much,” Professor Zhuang said.
Although Professor Zhuang Ran is not the designer of the Phantom fighter, as an expert in space dynamics, he has also participated in the hearings on new equipment. His opinions should also be relatively authoritative.
"The Phantom is a good aircraft, but it is a very typical medium-sized combat aircraft. And I think what you need is a heavy-duty multi-purpose fighter that can carry out air combat and ship-to-ship missions at the same time. Instead of this,
It’s really better to design a new aircraft.”
Yu Lian held his chin and thought for a moment, then said: "Well, Liuli, within a week at most, the Rainbow Rose Foundation should have a sum of money injected into it. Remember to check it. One of the sums will be used to build our racing boat, and the rest, I will
I hope you can find a way to take over the Lianzhu Fire Arsenal and the Falcon Company's aircraft manufacturing factory. You can talk about it first, and if the funds are not enough, I will come up with a way."
"Falcon Company? There have been a lot of problems within their group recently, and they are thinking of selling off various assets. It is indeed a good time to sell them." Liuli thought for a while: "...but, there are
What does the Rainbow Rose Foundation have to do with it?”
Yu Lian quickly interrupted the other party and said: "Also, help me think about their aircraft numbered V-21. Even if their aircraft factory cannot buy it, they must give up the production rights of this aircraft model.
And the drawings were bought.”
Liuli glanced at Feifei, who still started drinking tea.
“I understand.” Liuli said.
The V21 is also a model that has been plagued by disasters. It is a multi-purpose heavy-duty fighter aircraft with above-average performance in all aspects, but the cost is also high. At such a historical stage, this model has some performance
It’s a problem of excess. By the time it is officially put into service ten years later, it will be too late.
Then, on the basis of this model, Essen Fran developed a more advanced version of the Cang Fang, which made the entire galaxy frightened. As a result, the V21 became an excessive model, and its position naturally became more embarrassing.
, he has no reputation at all in later generations.
However, Yu Lian knows that this is really a very good fighter. In the limited playing time, it has done its best.
On the other hand, what would happen if Aisen got the V21 drawings or even prototypes in advance? Can he come up with a more perfect work than Cangyao?
Yes, the current fat man is certainly not the self-taught tech master he will be twenty years later. However, he now also does not have to waste time in the 4S store. He has already begun to contact the most cutting-edge aspects of the universe in advance.
Knowledge, working day and night with the most authoritative technology guru, and completed his first light-wing spacecraft ten years earlier.
From a game concept perspective, the efficiency of gaining experience alone cannot be compared to another timeline.
Anyway, there is still time! I can afford to wait!