Chapter 1202: No Big Plate Is the Most Advanced Early Warning Aircraft

Conformal antennas can indeed be used in many places, not only for military use, but also for civilian use. Smart cars are one of them. Since they can be installed on cars, of course they can also be installed on drones, and they can even be worn on the body.

What are you wearing it for? Of course, you can access the Internet anytime, anywhere, and have the strongest signal. This is no joke. Qin Tao remembers clearly that later generations of Americans studied the project of embedding special conductive materials with a diameter of 0.1 mm in a flexible cloth matrix and made fabrics. antenna.

The future world will definitely be an era of high technology!

"Since it will take a week before the first flight, let's take a look and understand the progress." Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao: "Taozi, do you want to go back with me next?"

"Dad, I don't have anything to do. Just stay here and wait for a week before going back after the first flight." Qin Tao said.

The trip back and forth was indeed stressful enough. The key was that he had nothing to do when he went back. It seemed that the Mingzhou Group no longer needed him.

Wu Shengli glanced at him: "You can stay here if you want, as long as it's in the country, you can do it anywhere."

The meaning of this is also very simple. Domestic travel is free, but overseas, don’t even think about it.

The last time Qin Tao went out, he ended up traveling across Africa. This action was not reported in advance and he made decisions without authorization, which made many leaders fearful. Now he is finally back and safe and sound, but if he wants to go out again next time, he will Not so easy anymore.

"Um."

Qin Tao stayed like this. When the news reached everyone's ears, they were all very excited and started working even more energetically.

"Mr. Qin, you are an eagle, suitable for spreading your wings and flying. Unfortunately, for your safety, we can only restrict your freedom." Xu Zhengyang followed Qin Tao and walked around here together, and couldn't help but sigh.

Qin Tao is suitable for traveling around the world. Everywhere he goes, there will be a storm, but he is not suitable for staying in China. There is no challenge for him here.

The last time he went to Africa, Qin Tao seemed to be just walking around unconsciously, but in fact, he did another big thing, which made Xu Zhengyang very amazed. Qin Tao's previous layouts all had profound meanings.

When Vitalia went to Africa and set up a Vana organization, even Xu Zhengyang didn't take it seriously, thinking that Vitalia wanted to pursue excitement, so Qin Tao came up with an idea to pursue excitement. The gambling king transformed into the mercenary king.

But now I can see that Qin Tao gave Vitalia advice just to integrate the power of Africa! The situation at that time was just right: a large number of elite old Maozi special forces were idle and had no money to make. Africa happened to be a blank space, so Vana developed. With its current scale, in the future, it will be able to defeat Britain and France. .

Mr. Qin is so awesome, but now he has become a caged bird.

Qin Tao didn't feel this way. The reason why he stayed was that he was very interested in tilt-rotor early warning aircraft. After all, he had never been exposed to them in another time and space! Moreover, he did not want to make contact. The US military would rather fly the Black Hawk than the Osprey. As an outsider, he must cherish his life and refuse the Osprey.

The internal equipment was being installed quickly, and by the fifth day, the installation was completed.

The space inside this kind of tilt-rotor aircraft is not very large. If it is only used to transport people, it can transport twenty or thirty people. However, after the equipment is stuffed in, there is not much space left inside. Accommodates three airborne warning commanders.

This is the same as Haipan, with two people in the front flying and three people in the back operating the radar system to direct the battle.

However, due to the advancement of technology, the size of the equipment here has been further reduced, so the space for the three people is not small. The back of the chair they are sitting on can be folded down and they can lie down on it to rest.

Qin Tao looked at the radar console. The old-style radar console that was big and thick in the past had long since disappeared. There was a big screen below, a big screen above, and a keyboard and mouse. It was so simple.

"The screen below is a touch screen. When our radar officer is working, he only needs to touch and operate on this radar screen. The upper screen is used to display some other information. However, most of the time, the radar officer The main task is supervision. Our procedures are very complete and can be automated most of the time.”

"automation?"

"That's right, after discovering the target, we will immediately conduct target screening and judgment, determine the target aircraft model, identify the enemy and the enemy, determine the threat level, and then choose the next action. If the threat level is the highest, fighter jets can also be directly mobilized to intercept. "

"Then our radar officer just sits here and just watches?" Qin Tao said with a smile: "Even if you are bored, you can use the screen above to play a few video games?"

"People have subjective initiative. No matter how advanced our programs are, they cannot replace people." Chief Engineer Ouyang said: "Perhaps in ten or twenty years, the entire aircraft will be unmanned, but it is not possible yet."

Looking at the equipment installed in place, Qin Tao was very emotional. He looked at the hatch at the back: "What's in here?"

"bathroom."

Qin Tao pushed it open curiously, and sure enough, there was a metal toilet inside, with a metal sink next to it, so he could probably wash his face if he felt sleepy.

"Our aerial refueling technology is becoming increasingly mature. In order to improve efficiency, AWACS aircraft are likely to perform aerial refueling in the sky, extending the flight time. In this way, other issues of the personnel need to be considered, such as eating and going to the toilet. , they need to rest, and only by solving these problems can they maintain their combat effectiveness. We estimate that in this way, the idle time will exceed ten hours, and they can even work for twelve hours continuously," Chief Ouyang introduced to Qin Tao.

The E-2 is similar to the Haipan Pan. The airborne time is six or seven hours. In this way, if you want to maintain a 24-hour uninterrupted airborne early warning capability, you need four early warning aircraft. If you want to keep one spare, an aircraft carrier will need Carrying five airborne early warning aircraft is undoubtedly a bit cumbersome.

Now that the idle time has been increased, the number of airborne early warning aircraft required can be greatly reduced. If they work continuously for twelve hours, only two can maintain uninterrupted early warning capabilities.

Qin Tao nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, how much does this toilet cost?"

"Well... I'm not sure. It shouldn't be more than a thousand yuan." Chief Ouyang was a little embarrassed.

"Oh, that's good. Do you know how much a toilet costs in the Yankees?"

"one thousand?"

Qin Tao shook his head.

"Ten thousand?"

"Ten thousand is only enough to buy a toilet seat." Qin Tao said with a smile.

"My dear, it's so expensive. A toilet seat costs 10,000 yuan."

"Dollar."

After looking at the equipment on the entire plane, Qin Tao rolled his eyes: "Now that the equipment has been installed in place, can we take off for testing?"

"Yes, we can take off." Commander Ouyang said, "However, we still need to ask our superiors for instructions."

"What are you asking for? It takes too much time to go through the formalities. It won't delay things. Since it can fly, let's fly it."

"President Qin, this aircraft is here for modification. Without a test pilot, we can't fly it at all," Chief Engineer Ouyang said.

Institute 38 is engaged in electronic technology, not aircraft, and there are no pilots in their institute.

"I……"

"Mr. Qin, you can't do it, absolutely not!" Chief Ouyang waved his hand and refused.

"I didn't say I would fly, and I don't know how to fly." Qin Tao shook his head: "I mean, if I make a phone call and call the pilot, can't we fly?"

In fact, as flight control programs become more and more advanced, as long as you practice a few times on the simulator, you can really fly the plane. The most famous one is an old-fashioned pilot who has never been to an aviation school and forged certificates. Using the technology of playing games on the computer, he became the captain. When he was finally found out, he had flown safely for hundreds of hours without any accidents.

However, this is only under normal circumstances, at most it takes over during the take-off and landing stages. It is a normal flight procedure. If there is an accident and emergency treatment is required, it will be confusing.

A professional captain does not fly safely for many hours, but is able to think of various emergency solutions as soon as possible when encountering danger, and finally fly the plane back steadily.

Qin Tao didn't dare to take risks, but he had a phone.

After Qin Tao finished speaking, he picked up the phone.

Xu Zhengyang felt slightly that something was wrong, but before he could recover, Qin Tao had already started calling.

"Hey, Li Can? Do you have time to fly a modified Z-30? Okay, go directly to our Mingzhou Group Transportation Company. I'll say hello and ask them to send you here on a special plane."

Qin Tao put down the phone: "It's done, we can fly tomorrow."

Xu Zhengyang suddenly realized: Last time Wu Shengli took the aircraft carrier out for sea trials without notifying Qin Tao. Although Qin Tao didn't say anything on the surface, he actually kept it in mind!

So now, Qin Tao also wanted to intercept Hu. Wu Shengli didn't know it yet, so he flew the tilt-rotor early warning aircraft!

But... this is not a big deal. Even if Wu Shengli is notified, he may not come, and Li Can is the most experienced rotorcraft pilot, so it is best for her to fly.

If Mr. Qin wants to mess with things, just follow him.

That night, Li Can came to No. 38, and her deputy came at the same time. The two of them worked together, and the crew was assembled.

If it were a formal process, it would take three days before the pilots would be in place.

"This plane is an early warning aircraft? Why is there no big plate?" Li Can was also very curious when he saw the plane.

"We use advanced conformal antenna technology, and the antenna is on the skin." Qin Tao introduced: "Because it was completed ahead of schedule, the superiors have not arranged the test flight yet. I thought of you and called you."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin. Please rest assured that I will successfully complete the test flight mission. Do you have a flight plan?"

"A lot of equipment has been installed. When the aircraft is full of fuel and fully loaded, it is already close to the maximum take-off weight, so we first need to test the aircraft's take-off and landing capabilities. For the test flights in recent days, we can just do the test flights here at our 38th Institute." Mr. Ouyang The teacher said: "When there are no problems with the flight, you need to go to the flight test base to conduct professional testing of the early warning radar and other systems."

After all, the performance of the early warning radar needs to be tested by a professional testing agency, and other aircraft need to be taken off as target aircraft for testing. The flight test must be conducted first, and when the superiors approve the report, it can be tested professionally, so there will be no delay.

Anyway, with Qin Tao here, Chief Ouyang became more courageous.

Xu Zhengyang stood aside and said nothing. As long as Qin Tao didn't go up, he didn't have to meddle in other people's business. If Qin Tao wants to go up...that's absolutely not possible!

If you want to conduct a large-scale test flight, you will definitely have to apply to the project management department to only fly in the airspace near 38. Although this is a black flight, it is expected that no one will cause trouble.

Li Can was only responsible for flying and didn't care about anything else. After accepting the mission, he got on the plane. When he saw the large amount of equipment inside the plane, he was still very shocked.

"This aircraft has transformed into an early warning aircraft, but it can't be seen from the outside. Our technology is so advanced!" Li Can said with emotion.

"Yes, over the years, our technology has become world-class. Even the United States does not have this kind of technology." Qin Tao is not bragging, but he really has such a feeling.

Our own technology is the best in the world, just like alien technology!

"After installing these equipment, the biggest problem is whether the center of gravity of the aircraft changes." Chief Engineer Ouyang said: "Although we have made careful calculations, we still cannot guarantee that everything is foolproof. It can only be determined by test flights. However, as long as the landing gear Once off the ground, the flight control program can determine where the center of gravity is."

Even if the plane is loading cargo, try to avoid one side being too heavy. If everything is concentrated on the head, if the plane suddenly dives due to the turbulence of the airflow, it may not be able to pull it up again.

Tilt-rotor aircraft are even more complicated. The center of gravity is unstable and the phone may crash at any time during conversion.

"Understood." Li Can said: "Let's test the basic takeoff and landing first."

This kind of test flight is risky. Like helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft do not have ejection seats. This is not as good as carrier-based early warning aircraft. Both people in the driver's seat of Haipan can eject into the air. However, behind Three people couldn't eject. It is estimated that the pilot would never pull the ejection handle, otherwise he would be giving up the lives of his comrades in the back cabin.

However, no matter how dangerous it is, Li Can is not afraid. After all, when she chooses to fly, she chooses danger. When she becomes a test pilot, she puts life and death aside.

"Mr. Qin, we just received new news." At this moment, Xu Zhengyang saw the message on his mobile phone and hurriedly informed Qin Tao: "The delegation from the big dog family is about to leave for our country and prepare to place an order for two 076s."

Last time we only reached an agreement, this time we came to formally sign the contract. During this time, Mingzhou Group has also completed all the detailed work of 076.

When Salman was coming, Qin Tao had no choice but to rush to greet him. However, Qin Tao was obviously unmoved: "Okay, then let their special plane land in Hefei. We will first invite them to visit our most advanced ship." Early warning aircraft."

Although the technology of this early warning aircraft is the most advanced, the project has been prepared for export from the very beginning. Exporting four aircraft will not only recover all the research and development costs, but also the extra money will be enough for the navy to equip ten units. Twenty of them.

Now that the big players are here, and our tilt-rotor early warning aircraft has just reached the first flight stage, it's time to invite them over!

If the big dog owner is happy, he may place an order directly, and the funds for subsequent test flights will be secured.

"Yes." Xu Zhengyang hesitated for a moment, and then went to make arrangements.

Early the next morning, a luxurious special plane landed at Hefei Airport. There were no flights at this time, so no one paid attention. These people got into several luxury cars and went straight to No. 38 House.

"Qin, after you left last time, we held a meeting to discuss and agreed that your suggestion was reasonable. We need an amphibious assault ship with a larger displacement, which can better protect our legitimate rights and interests. We must also have advanced carrier-based aircraft. By the way, we are going to see your most advanced carrier-based early warning aircraft, right?"

"Yes." Qin Tao said: "You came at the right time. Not only can you observe statically, but you can also see the takeoff and landing of our early warning aircraft. This kind of aircraft is the most advanced in the world, and even the Americans don't have it."

"That's natural. The technology of the early warning aircraft we purchased last time was already more advanced than that of the United States." Salman said.

The last purchased early warning aircraft was modified on the C-130 airframe platform, with a large plate installed on it and an advanced active phased array radar, which is a generation ahead of the United States.

Big dogs operate two early warning aircraft at the same time. After comparison, we can come to the conclusion: the Eastern one is more advanced, and now...

Naturally more advanced now!

The convoy drove into School 38 and parked directly next to the playground, where a special plane was preparing to take off.

Judging from the appearance, it is very similar to the V-22, but many details are different, making it a far more mature and reliable aircraft than the V-22.

"This is this?" After Salman got off the car, he looked at the plane and was very curious.

"This is our tilt-rotor early warning aircraft." Qin Tao introduced.

"Early warning aircraft? Where is its radar antenna? Is it on the nose?" Salman was curious.

The most obvious difference between an AWACS aircraft and an ordinary aircraft is that the big plate above the head sometimes turns into a big stick, but no matter how it changes, there is always something to hold it up.

Now this aircraft has nothing. The radar can only be stuffed in the nose. As a result, it is destined to not have omnidirectional scanning capabilities. It can be used as a maritime patrol aircraft, but it is somewhat unrealistic to be an early warning aircraft.

Qin Tao smiled and said, "Everyone, since the early warning aircraft appeared in the world, it has always been in the shape of a big plate on top. But now, this appearance is going to change. Through advanced technology, we have achieved a major improvement in installing the radar antenna on the surface of the aircraft. Therefore, our aircraft does not need to be equipped with a big plate, but it still has omnidirectional search capabilities! This is a groundbreaking technology!"