A big country of aerospace with black technology

The northern plateau in April is still covered in silver.

Mountain flowers are blooming in the south, and the heater is still burning in the base every day.

Otherwise, the severe cold will make it impossible for people to work.

"This damn weather, it's starting to snow again!"

Qiao Yang walked in from outside the house complaining.

While brushing the snowflakes off himself.

At the same time, he dropped the many documents in his arms on Zhang Xingyang's desk with a "bang" sound.

"This late spring cold is indeed a bit surprising."

Zhang Xingyang looked at the snowflakes getting bigger outside the window and said.

Originally, it felt like spring near the base.

All kinds of messy grass sprouts have grown on the nearby grassland.

But never thought about it.

A sudden cold blast.

Overnight, winter came again.

"Who would have thought that this cold air would come so suddenly."

Qiao Yang couldn't help but complain:

"Fortunately, our weather satellite discovered the weather anomaly in Siberia before this."

"Otherwise, there will be a snowstorm overnight, and we don't know how many people will freeze to death!"

The temperature dropped very quickly this time.

In just 12 hours, it dropped by more than 20 degrees!

All of a sudden, it dropped from about ten degrees to minus ten degrees!

"Let's not talk about it anymore. How is the wind tunnel condition for you to blow in?"

"After this one, it's almost time for missile experiments."

"Are you confident?"

Zhang Xingyang said to Qiao Yang with a half-smile.

The second-generation hypersonic missile has made great breakthroughs in all aspects.

The most critical breakthrough is missile speed.

Especially the terminal penetration speed of the missile.

Reached an unprecedented Mach 19!

Greatly improved speed.

The biggest problem is in aerodynamics/thermal aspects.

This is why hundreds and thousands of wind tunnel experiments are performed.

"This is the data report of this wind tunnel experiment."

Qiao Yang pulled out a report from a large pile of documents and put it in front of Zhang Xingyang:

"To say I have no confidence is a lie."

"We have done so many experiments and burned hundreds of millions of dollars. Of course it is not in vain."

Most of the funds here are experimental consumables.

The cost of electricity is actually calculated at a discount.

Because the thermal power plant at the base belongs to itself.

There are also several surrounding coal mines that are specially used to supply the base thermal power plant.

This part is almost as low as cost price.

"Let me see if you are bragging."

Zhang Xingyang smiled and then looked through the report Qiao Yang handed over.

He focused on several key data and paused for a moment.

Then quickly turn to the next page.

In a short while, hundreds of pages of reports were read.

In fact, most of the contents of the report have not changed much in recent experiments.

Zhang Xingyang quickly skipped these.

"Compared with previous wind tunnel experiments, it seems that the progress is not very big."

After recalling the previous data, Zhang Xingyang raised his head and said:

“But in terms of stability, it’s really pretty good.”

"I barely made it through."

After Qiao Yang heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the two are about the same age, they have been together since he entered the workforce.

Zhang Xingyang really taught him a lot.

Therefore, in Qiao Yang's heart, he has always regarded Zhang Xingyang as his mentor.

Although Qiao Yang seemed very confident just now, he believed that the second-generation hypersonic missile had achieved its expected goal.

But the lack of Zhang Xingyang's affirmation still made him feel uneasy.

"Then when will we start the first test launch?"

Qiao Yang asked quickly after he breathed a sigh of relief.

How far the second-generation missile can reach depends on its test launch.

As the saying goes, it's a mule or a horse, pull it out and run around!

Zhang Xingyang stood up from behind his desk and walked to the window.

After looking at the heavy snow outside the window, he said:

"If you want to experiment here, you may have to wait a while."

The impact of heavy snow is still very big.

It’s not just difficult for people.

For all kinds of high-tech equipment.

It’s also very difficult to get through.

“This time around, there are a lot of things to prepare for the attack experiment.

I have to apply to the higher authorities to find out when the test can be carried out. "

Second generation hypersonic missile.

It is much more complex than the first generation hypersonic missile.

And the range has been increased a lot.

From the original 7,200 kilometers, it has reached 9,800 kilometers!

Just a little bit closer, you can achieve the small goal of hitting thousands of miles!

Such a crazy range has already crossed the threshold of intercontinental missiles.

If we talk about the previous hypersonic missiles, they can be regarded as stepping into the door of intercontinental missiles.

Then the second-generation superb factors have missiles, which have already gone some distance in the door.

No matter where the missile is launched, it is anywhere in the country.

The landing point is almost always across the border.

This is also an important reason why Zhang Xingyang applied to the higher authorities.

Because the destination can only be the vast Pacific Ocean.

And the flight process of the missile.

Except in the middle section of space.

It's best to avoid other countries' territories.

In case, it will cause some unnecessary disputes.

"Don't worry, this time won't be long, no more than a month at most!"

Zhang Xingyang walked to Qiao Yang and patted his shoulder.

"During this period, we should pay close attention to testing all aspects of the missile."

“Before, on the test bench, the performance was not particularly good.”

Missiles and rockets are highly similar in some aspects.

Sometimes missiles even play the role of rockets.

Before the actual design is finalized, the testing processes of the two are almost identical.

It's just that the missile is missing part of the safety test.

"I understand we will do one more round of experiments before the first launch."

Qiao Yang's eyes moved slightly downward, like a child being scolded by a teacher.

Prior to this missile test run.

Something went wrong.

The engine of the second-generation hypersonic missile is different from the previous one.

Combination engine used.

First, the rocket engine is ignited, and then the super-burning engine is allowed to reach the super-burning state.

The scram engine is the key factor that allows the missile to reach hypersonic speeds.

The missile that was on the test bed at that time had a small problem in the transition between modes.

It almost failed to transition smoothly from the sub-ignition state to the super-ignition state.

The problem is not big, but some problems have been exposed.

That's the combination engine, compared to what they used before.

The technical difficulty is still relatively high.

"If there's anything you don't understand, you can always ask me." Zhang Xingyang said softly.

Qiao Yang is very talented in aerodynamics.

So Zhang Xingyang almost trained him as his close disciple.

After Qiao Yang nodded in agreement, he left the office without saying anything more.

There is a lot of work in the base, and there is no room for politeness.

After Qiao Yang left.

Zhang Xingyang thought for a while, and connected the old chief who was thousands of miles away through the red hotline in the office.

Inside the base, except for a few dedicated telephones.

There is almost no signal.

It is very difficult to communicate with the outside world.

This is mainly due to the need for confidentiality.

After all, this is the most cutting-edge strategic weapon in the country.

"Old man, how are you doing lately?"

Zhang Xingyang said after waiting for a few minutes and the exclusive encrypted channel was established.

"The doctor said my health is pretty good and I can at least live for a few more years."

A very tough voice came from the other side.

"Little bastard, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

The old chief also knew that Zhang Xingyang's call would definitely not be to ask about something as trivial as how he was feeling.

"Our new fire sticks are out of the oven. Do you have time to take a look?"

Zhang Xingyang didn't care what the other party called him, and still said with a smile.

"oh?"

Although the old leader didn't say much, judging from his almost straight-line tone, it was obvious that he was extremely surprised.

"Is it going to be fine so soon?"

"Stop talking, I will go to your place tomorrow."

Before Zhang Xingyang could say anything, the old chief opposite stopped talking.

Only faintly heard.

"Tell the doctor I want to be discharged!"

He shook his head and hung up the phone reluctantly.

The old chief had been in charge of missile matters before.

Both sides started with the initial guidance technology of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

A very deep friendship was formed.

Zhang Xingyang was able to carry out many subsequent missile projects smoothly only with the support of the other party.

It snowed heavily all day long.

In the evening, it gradually stopped.

The entire land was plunged into whiteness.

This also made Zhang Xingyang, who was a little worried about whether the old leader would be able to survive the next day.

I feel relieved a little bit.

Early the next morning, the sky was still overcast, at seven or eight o'clock in the morning.

There is only a little light in the sky.

Most of the researchers in the base had just slept for two or three hours.

There was a din of helicopters.

It spread to everyone’s ears.

"Who the hell flies a helicopter so early in the morning!"

Most people, after thinking this in their hearts, turn over and continue to sleep.

Zhang Xingyang, who had received the news early, was leading people to clean the helicopter pad.

Let the other party have a place to land.

Crawler bulldozers move snow up to one meter high.

Push it to the outside of the apron.

Fortunately, there are plenty of free spaces on the base's apron.

There is a place to pile up the snow for a short period of time.

However, after that, the snow must still be cleared out of the base.

The roar of the helicopter was getting closer.

Almost all of the pilots who fly helicopters are veterans in the military.

Even in such an environment, the helicopter can still be safely parked on the temporarily cleared apron.

Wait until the helicopter is stable.

After the old leader jumped off the helicopter, he quickly found the shovel still in his hand. Zhang Xingyang, who had helped shovel the snow before, asked:

"Has the new hypersonic missile really been successfully developed?"

In the base, there are many things that have not been explained in detail before.

It can all be expanded upon.

"Yes, we've gone through multiple rounds of testing."

Zhang Xingyang thrust his shovel into the snow next to him and said:

“There were no major problems in the previous missile test runs and wind tunnel experiments.

Now it’s time to get into the actual testing phase! "

Before the shocked old leader could react.

Zhang Xingyang then said:

"We have another problem now and need your help."

At this time, the old chief came back to his senses and said:

"What's the trouble?"

"If you have any use for my old man, just tell me!"

The old leader in ordinary times has always been known for his ruthlessness.

He never gives a good look to anyone who wants to do something with his hands.

But today, the guards around him were indeed a little surprised.

This was the first time I saw the old chief like this.

"This question may sound funny to you."

Zhang Xingyang said embarrassedly:

"The estimated range of our missiles is farther than previously expected."

"How far?"

The old chief asked curiously.

The first hypersonic missile was launched under his nose.

He knew very well that the previous missile range was 7,200 kilometers.

"More than two thousand kilometers away."

Zhang Xingyang touched the back of his head and said.

"Two thousand, that's not bad."

The old chief didn't react at first, and it took him a few seconds to come to his senses.

What Zhang Xingyang said was not two hundred!

But two thousand!

"More than two thousand?!"

"you sure?"

The old chief's voice rose to a higher pitch and he said in disbelief:

"You kid, are you kidding me?"

"No, according to our calculations, the range of this missile may exceed 9,500 kilometers."

Zhang Xingyang didn't want the old chief to misunderstand him, so he quickly explained.

And in order not to be so exaggerated, he also shortened the distance by 300 kilometers.

"Nine thousand five hundred kilometers?!"

It took the old chief a while to digest the news.

"If it's even a little closer, it can reach 10,000 kilometers."

"You did give me a big surprise, old man."

After the old chief accepted this fact, he smiled happily.

"But this is good news. Are there any questions?"

Zhang Xingyang said: "The range is too far and we can't find a suitable testing site.

So I hope you can help us think of a solution.

Let's see if we can conduct a long-range strike test.

The kind whose destination is the South Pacific. "

Only then did the old chief react.

This is indeed a serious problem.

Missile testing is not that easy.

Especially for such a hypersonic ballistic missile, it is not easy to test it once.

Whether it is manpower, material resources, or money spent, there is a lot.

So once you take the test, you should try to test as many things as possible.

Therefore, it is impossible to have an actual maximum range of 9,800 kilometers. You only allow it to hit 5,000 kilometers.

That would be such a waste.

And such a long distance has exceeded the span of most domestic test sites.

The attack location can only be set up at sea, and it must be in the ocean.

"You can rest assured about this."

After the old chief figured this out, he said angrily:

"I'll make arrangements for you, just wait!"

"I won't keep you waiting too long, it can be done in a month at most!"

After the old chief finished speaking, he pulled Zhang Xingyang and asked:

"Tell me, how did you increase the range so much?"