Chapter 1369 Sky Overlord
? The project team did not fail to mention brand-new fighter jets. Without considering electronic equipment, the upper limit of a monoplane is higher than that of a biplane. However, the final one-year plan was still based on the transformation plan.
The person who made this judgment was Dean Wu, the technical chief.
Roland also learned a new concept from the meeting: time efficiency.
That is to say, any engineering product on the assembly line will increase its production efficiency over time, even if it itself does not change at all, this phenomenon will occur spontaneously. The reason is that processing is a skilled job, and workers will gradually become familiar with the operation of the production line, including the interaction between people and machines and the interaction between people. This has nothing to do with literacy, but more to do with lazy nature. Everyone will take the initiative to find a shortcut that is easiest to complete the task, and even improve the unreasonable points in the process on their own.
Therefore, the production speed and qualification rate of an industrial product in the later stage are not only much higher than those in the early stage, but the cost will also drop a lot. This is why.
If you want Sky Knight to scale up as soon as possible, the production line that has finally been put into operation should remain unchanged for the time being. This will help workers become familiar with the processing and operating procedures of the machinery, and will not let the equipment hold back the war.
The improvement direction of Skyfire is mainly in the body modification, more powerful engines and new weapon systems.
Needless to say, the first point is that the Skyfire is completely the product of Roland's experience based on the antique aircraft drawings in his dream - although for a biplane with a top speed of no more than 150 kilometers per hour, the aerodynamic layout is not What an important issue, but it doesn't mean it has no benefits. On the contrary, with the support of wind tunnel and simulation technology, work such as modifying the airfoil is the least expensive part and can be easily improved.
The engine is obviously also a top priority - as the saying goes, as long as the power is enough, the brick can be super maneuverable. Once the power increases, other improvements will come naturally. However, even the most basic piston machine must not only take into account the low technical level after the apocalypse, but also take into account durability and performance. It is not that easy to design. It is said that the relevant team has compiled seven or eight trial production plans in one go. As for which engine to choose as the optimal solution, it will take some time to determine.
There are not so many concerns about new weapon systems.
To put it bluntly, the technical content is not high. The military has a bunch of mature and eliminated solutions, such as 20mm cannons, detachable bomb racks, etc. What to install and how to install it depends on the first two improvements, which can be added at any time.
According to the technical indicators given by the project team, the Type 2 biplane will have a cruising speed of 250 kilometers per hour, can carry two auxiliary fuel tanks of 100 kilograms, have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, and has both climb speed and ceiling. Much higher than the Tianhuo.
This meant that an improved biplane could rush from the rear to the front line in a day, or fly directly from the front line to the Great Rift Valley on the spine of a continent. Considering that the rugged terrain at the source of the Impasse Mountains is difficult for ordinary troops to pass, this parameter is undoubtedly of extremely important significance.
Finally, there are the bombers.
It is the most expensive and controversial project of all.
It took half a day just to discuss whether such a special aircraft type was needed to deal with degenerate demons - the reason for the opponents was simple. Biplanes can also do the job of bombing ground targets, it just requires less fuel. However, large bombers require more professional landing sites and more maintenance personnel, which will definitely put a lot of pressure on logistics.
In addition, although it scores higher in bombing, it needs fighter jets to provide escort when dispatched, which actually reduces the utilization rate of the air force as a whole - the flying monster has limited means when facing flexible and maneuverable fighter jets, and it will be replaced by a clumsy bomber. That's not the case anymore. Just one collision, regardless of life, can cause extremely serious damage to the aircraft.
What's more, among the enemies there are special devil-fallen who are similar to martial arts masters, which adds to the uncertainty of the risk.
After all, the cost of losing a bomber is much greater than that of a biplane.
And with the remaining human resources, it is a question mark how many large bombers can be built.
In the end, Roland insisted on keeping the project.
At a low technical level, it does have various shortcomings, and it cannot come and go without a trace and be both offensive and defensive, but he has his own considerations.
That is, Neverwinter City needs a machine that can travel long distances and launch attacks on the bottomless realm when necessary.
No one knows how far the dream world is from eroding the realm of the gods, and the gods may not remain silent forever. According to Lan, he needs to enter the divine realm from both worlds at the same time at that moment. If the dream suddenly opens a channel of erosion, but he cannot reach the bottomless realm quickly, all his previous efforts will be in vain. flow eastwards.
Of course, heading to enemy-occupied areas in the face of the devil's attack can only be regarded as a helpless choice, but having a choice is better than having no choice, and bombers are the most feasible solution under current technical conditions.
Another point is the Sunlight Project.
With the Skyfire's load capacity, no matter how much it is improved, it will never be able to shoulder this important task. Without throwing means, even if a feasible explosive device is developed, it will have limited effect. It is true that the Seagull cannot be dropped at high altitudes in conjunction with Hummingbird's weight reduction, but in this case, the detonating bomb cannot be equipped with the God's Stone of Retaliation. During the long landing process, it will be extremely vulnerable to high-level devils. destroy.
For example, if it is discovered by Hykezord, the Lord of the Sky, and it is transferred to other places using the portal, it will be in big trouble.
Therefore, the safest approach is to directly build it into a forbidden demon body and rely on air knights to deliver it.
And this is inseparable from an aircraft with a larger bomb load.
The initial plan given by the project team is a four-engine monoplane bomber - this type of engine needs to be specially developed, and the four engines are to increase redundancy. Even if one or two engines fail, it can return safely. Judging from the renderings alone, the bomber looks like a huge beast, with a wingspan of more than 30 meters, and its tail is bifurcated into twin tail fins. Although the stable aerodynamic layout reduces maneuverability, it gains more flexibility. Longer range and easier control.
When taking off with full fuel, it can carry about four tons of ammunition and fly more than 2,000 kilometers. If return is not considered, this number can be doubled, which is enough to meet Roland's requirements for crossing the spine of the continent. However, its complexity far exceeds that of the Tianhuo. Even if a project team provides special guidance, it is unlikely to be put into production on the assembly line.
In other words, its output will certainly not be too high.
But this at least gives mankind the capital to light up the sun.
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