Chapter 287 The Founder of Dongfeng Express

Back to Shanxi Province, today the Eighth Route Army has two extremely important new weapons experiments.

Considering safety and confidentiality, Huang did not choose to use the shooting range around Taiyuan directly as the venue, but took the bosses back to the mountainous area of ​​the southeastern Shanxi base by transport plane.

Looking at Huang He, who was leading the way in front and looked mysterious, the brigade commander couldn't help but curl his lips and complain:

"What's your plan? The sun is about to set and you still want to take us to see new weapons."

"I just saw Fang Ziyi's 192 Hurricane in the escort fighter formation. This time, the new equipment that your Experimental Research Bureau has come up with should be air-to-ground weapons, right?"

"Don't keep us in suspense. Let's reveal some basic data first, so that we can prepare ourselves mentally in advance."

The brigade commander's guess is not unreasonable. After all, Fang Ziyi has always been known for his efficiency in ground attacks. In theory, escort is not his strong point.

At this time, the other party appeared in the formation, and it is likely that he is responsible for the demonstration of new weapons.

Facing the curious eyes of the crowd, Huang He smiled and signaled everyone to stay calm, and then led the bosses across the runway to the hangar not far away.

After arriving at the destination, a Spitfire fighter came into view, and there were more than a dozen researchers next to its fuselage making the last record before the experiment.

Seeing the main person coming to the scene, Zhong Lin walked towards the bosses with a young man.

After greeting, he first instructed the staff on the scene to take the deputy commander and his party to take a seat, and then pulled Huang He to the side of the new weapon.

"Come here, this is the basic data of the new rocket. We basically made it according to the drawings you left."

"According to the test results of the wind tunnel experiment, the comrades in the department made some modifications to the shape and material of the tail wing, which improved the stability and range of the rocket after launch."

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is Xu Lanru, who just joined our Border Weapons Experimental Research Bureau last month. He is a college student recommended to us by Director Zeng."

After hearing the familiar name, Huang He put down the information in his hand, raised his head suddenly and stared at the other person's face for several seconds.

As a time traveler, he knew that the freshly graduated college student in front of him would participate in a very important imitation project for China in 18 years.

In a sense, he can be regarded as one of the founders of Dongfeng Express Company.

However, in Huang He's memory, the other party should now be consolidating the foundation in the arsenal in Xingping, doing some basic work such as repairing guns and making grenades and other light weapons on weekdays.

Seemingly seeing the doubts of his own director, Zhong Lin took out the backup file of his new colleague from the folder under his armpit.

After a brief glance, Huang He took the initiative to shake hands with Xu Lanru and asked about his doubts.

"Welcome to join the Border Area Weapons Experimental Research Bureau. You will stay in the first department and continue to study with Lao Zhong."

"I saw in the file that you worked in the 31st Arsenal of Guofu before. What made you give up the good treatment and come to our base?"

"Don't be nervous, I'm just curious."

In theory, the treatment and benefits provided by Guofu to Xu Lanru are not bad. After all, they are college students who know their roots and are talents cultivated by themselves.

According to the original development route, the bald man will provide the other party with an opportunity to study abroad in three years.

Faced with the sudden question, the young man was not nervous, but showed a sunny smile.

"In fact, I had the idea of ​​coming to the border area a long time ago. When I was in college, I participated in the December 9th Movement, but I didn't find a specific way when I graduated."

"As for the work, it was arranged by Guofu. All graduates of the Ordnance School's Ordnance Department will be assigned by students to various arsenals for internships for a period of time."

This answer did not surprise Huang He. After all, smart people are always prone to turning left.

In the original timeline, Xu Lanru would continue to fleece the bald head for eight years, and finally defect to Zhongye at a suitable time.

But it's good to come now. The scientific research conditions in the border area are better than Guofu. What's more, compared with the two sides, the border area is better in terms of teaching resources and safety.

Looking at the two people with similar experiences, Huang He smiled from the bottom of his heart. Who doesn't like a capable helper?

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After a brief conversation, the three of them came to the apron together.

At this time, the Spitfire fighter had completed the pre-takeoff inspection, and the ground crew was mounting the 41-7 122mm rocket under its wings.

Compared with the 41-1 type, the new rocket is slimmer and has begun to take on the appearance of future weapons. It is not light, weighing 39 kilograms, and it is difficult for ordinary adults to lift it.

In the designated attack area in the distance, there are white circular targets prepared in advance on the ground, and the range of each target is a circle with a diameter of 20 to 30 meters.

After close contact with the fighter, Huang He reached out and touched the 41-7 type rocket, and then said to Fang Ziyi beside him:

"The next demonstration work is left to you. You must improve the accuracy of the new weapon as much as possible, so that it can be in sharp contrast with the second weapon."

"I can give you a definite answer for what you asked last time. In three months, we will have new aircraft, including a professional close-range support aircraft, and its name is Typhoon."

"Come on, do your best."

After learning the name of the new plane, Fang Ziyi's eyes lit up and he only hated that time passed too slowly.

With the increase of flight time, the small water pipe and ammunition load of the Hurricane could no longer meet his battlefield needs. It has long been his dream to own an aircraft with a super-large take-off weight.

"Yes! Guarantee to complete the mission!"

Ten minutes later, the Spitfire fighter was completely ready. With a buzzing sound, its propeller began to rotate from slow to fast. Then, under the guidance of the ground crew, it slowly drove towards the runway.

After climbing for a while, Fang Ziyi had reached the designated altitude and area, and the deputy commander-in-chief and his entourage at the observation position also took out binoculars to observe.

As an experienced fighter pilot in ground attack, Fang Ziyi circled for a while and began to dive at a small angle.

As the flames under the wings of the Spitfire flashed, several aerial rockets flew towards the target with tail flames, and a sea of ​​fire suddenly rose on the ground.

The accuracy of these rockets was not bad, and the dispersion area was not too large. Only one rocket left the designated attack area.

It's a pity that the bosses have seen similar scenes countless times, and even the deputy chief of staff and deputy commander who don't go to the front line often find it a bit boring.

Although everyone gave full applause to the new rocket, anyone can see that the response is not as good as the first time.

"Huanghe, this is the large-caliber rocket you mentioned last time. The destructive power looks really good, but it seems to be a bit too powerful if it is only used against the devils."

"What the new weapon can do, the Red Sun rocket can also do. To put it bluntly, the enemies in the entire North China don't seem to be worthy of us using the big guy just now."

Hearing the words of the brigade commander, Huanghe nodded in agreement.

Whether it is the enemy's Type 95 light tank, various types of fighters or artillery positions of various calibers, as long as the Red Sun rocket can hit steadily, it is a matter of one shot.

122mm is really a bit of a waste of production capacity on the Asian battlefield.

But if it is just a new type of rocket, Huanghe will definitely not go to great lengths to let the bosses take a plane to the mountainous area of ​​the southeastern Shanxi base.

He raised his mouth slightly, took out the portable communicator from his waist and said:

"Old Zhong, the appetizer time is over, it's time to serve the main course for everyone to see. Take out all your assets and show the big guys a round of volleys."

"Fire!"

Just as the brigade commander was about to ask about the next arrangement, a series of strange and deafening sounds came from behind the crowd.

A few seconds later, pieces of red light that were brighter than the setting sun passed over the airport and sprinkled on the designated attack area in the open space in the distance.

The unfamiliar attack method was as brilliant as a meteor shower, which made everyone present stunned.

The target position in the distance was full of flames caused by the explosion, followed by the thunder and tiger roars and air waves.

Ten seconds later, the attack was over.

The whole airport was silent, and even Huang He, who was watching the new weapon for the first time, didn't know how to describe his feelings. The thick smoke rising in the distance seemed to remind everyone that the scene just now was not a dream.

"Unstoppable! Unstoppable! What kind of weapon is this!"

"If this appears on the battlefield, it will only take ten seconds to severely damage an enemy regiment! If the Japanese are not prepared, it is not impossible to wipe them out directly."

It seems that the deputy commander opened the conversation. The new weapon that has not yet been seen immediately caused a series of discussions. Huanghe heard several dialects from different regions. .

There is still a chapter in the early morning. I won't go to bed until I finish it.