Chapter 1229 Take off with a missile!


    No matter how great a leader is, he is still a human being. Even if he undergoes special training, he can only suppress his emotions at most, and it is impossible to truly have no emotions.


    When feelings accumulate to a certain threshold, they will eventually show up.


    It''s just that he is much more restrained than ordinary people.


    Just like now.


    When he heard the last part about the "underground command post", the expression on the chief''s face relaxed slightly, and his eyes hidden behind his spectacles also shone with brilliance.


    Obviously extremely satisfied.


    He did not continue to ask more details, but turned around, motioned to his entourage to get their coats, and then walked towards the door:


    "Let the technicians start working, and we''ll go to the side and take a look."


    Others, including Chang Haonan, naturally followed quickly.


    After everyone left the hangar, the already prepared engineers quickly arrived and began unloading amid the sound of motors and engines...


    After walking a certain distance, the leader slowed down slightly and turned to look at Chang Haonan with kind eyes:


    "Comrade Haonan, what are your plans after this test launch is completed?"


    Chang Haonan thought that the other party was asking about follow-up work plans, so he answered almost without thinking:


    "Hypersonic weapons with biconical configurations have limited potential after all and can only provide some immediate combat capabilities. The ones that truly belong to the future are still waverider configurations and air-breathing scramjet engines... Just in time, Huairou Science City The JF14 ultra-high-speed wind tunnel is progressing faster than expected and will probably be put into use in the middle of this year. By then, I should focus on the research and development of follow-up technologies.”


    "Also, when I held a seminar on the fourth-generation fighter plan before, I talked with the 601 Institute about a newer generation of variable cycle aero engines. Although there are currently no conditions for direct project approval, we must also start preparing for some preliminary research. Work...My personal expectation in this regard is to obtain the right to define fifth-generation engines and fifth-generation fighters internationally!”


    Even if these bold words were put forward two or three years ago, I am afraid they would have been judged as too radical.


    At least no one would take it seriously.


    However, today, no one would question it from Chang Haonan''s mouth.


    For example, Qiao Chenqing, as the top leader of the Air Force, couldn''t hold his lips back.


    If it weren''t for the wrong situation, I would probably have laughed out loud.


    However, the chief''s own reaction was a bit strange.


    "The wind tunnel will be put into use in the middle of the year... So what are you planning to do in the intervening months?"


    Logically speaking, he and Chang Haonan were separated by three or four levels. As a big leader, he should rarely be involved in such detailed work arrangements.


    The latter also felt a little confused, but after all, it was the chief who asked the question, so he had to answer truthfully:


    "Probably... let''s wrap up the verification bomb side and deal with some other scattered work. It will be difficult to arrange a complete project in about three months."


    Chang Haonan originally planned to have some push-ups with Rolls-Royce after the Singapore Air Show to set a tone for cooperation on the AE1500 engine.


    But God''s calculations are not as good as those of humans. The strong support from MTU and Pratt & Whitney two months ago suddenly reduced the difficulty of this matter.


    He may not even need to come forward in person.


    At this point in the conversation, it sounded like a casual conversation.


    Everyone''s originally tense nerves gradually relaxed.


    But at this moment, the leader''s steps suddenly stopped.


    Then he turned around and looked at Chang Haonan, his voice also raised a bit:


    "wrong!"


    "In my opinion, three months can still accommodate a complete work."


    Even though Chang Haonan had seen a lot of strong winds and waves, he had never seen such a scene before, so he was a little confused.


    After a while, he tentatively asked:


    "Then...what specific instructions does the chief have?"


    Not to mention him, even many of the entourage became nervous because of this.


    Only a handful of people knew the whole story in advance, but they all deliberately kept their expressions tight and did not reveal any flaws.


    "Comrade Haonan, I remember you were born in... 1976?"


    "yes."


    Although the chief usually looks kind and kind, but when he gets really serious, he still feels very oppressive.


    If he hadn''t been convinced that he had never done anything untoward, it would be difficult for Chang Haonan to maintain his normal expression.


    Just when the atmosphere was about to become tense, the other party''s tone suddenly slowed down:


    "Then after this year I will be 30 years old..."


    Chang Haonan was already a little numb and could only nod instinctively.


    "30 years old...the ancients called it the age of standing, which means that you have reached the age of self-reliance in learning, career, and family."


    The chief said while taking steps again:


    "In terms of education and career, you are able to stand on your own earlier than most people, but in terms of family..."


    "Comrade Haonan, isn''t it time to think about personal issues too?"


    The few insiders next to him finally no longer had to hold it back and let out a burst of good-natured laughter in cooperation.


    "ah…"


    "this…"


    Chang Haonan was shocked.


    In recent years, the organization has indeed been concerned about his personal problems.


    But I never expected that it would be raised to such an outrageous height.


    Before he could give an answer, the chief continued: "I planned to ask the organization department to organize activities to help you solve your life problems... But then I heard that you were very close to a **** named Yao. The ingredients and background are also clean, so don’t hesitate... Even if you can still afford it, you should consider the age of the lesbian. "


    "So if there are no special circumstances, your first priority after the New Year is to solve family problems..."


    Oh boy, this is the job.


    No wonder the other party is so sure that it can be completed within three months...


    …


    Regarding personal issues, as long as Chang Haonan nodded, he didn''t need to worry about the rest.


    Chang Yuanchao and Zhou Li don''t even need to worry.


    The organizing department will arrange all the details.


    Therefore, after seeing off the leader and his entourage, Chang Haonan devoted himself to the final preparations for the missile test launch.


    In fact, before the verification bomb was in place, Figure 160 No. 41175 had already conducted three trial drops of the model bomb, with a success rate of 100%.


    It proves that the bomb bay optimization scheme of spoiler + trailing edge **** is completely feasible.


    Therefore, the remaining work is actually to ensure that the technical status of the missile itself is intact.


    all the best.


    January 28, 2006.


    Saturday, Lunar New Year''s Eve.


    The lights illuminated the entire airport like daylight.


    Originally, Chang Haonan hoped to complete the test launch mission before the Chinese New Year, which would be a perfect end to the Yiyou Year of the lunar calendar.


    But God was not kind to us. For several days, the meteorological conditions in the test firing area did not meet the requirements.


    Although the missile itself allows for launch in all-weather conditions, the optical observation equipment requires good weather conditions to function.


    By a strange combination of circumstances, the day of the test launch happened to coincide with New Year''s Eve.


    The Tu-160 is too large to enter the hangar, so a series of operations such as refueling and mounting bombs can only be completed in one hangar.


    For safety reasons, key members of the project, including Chang Haonan, were not allowed to enter the apron and could only watch the lively scene from a distance in the tower command post.


    At this time, the aircraft''s maintenance work has been completed, and more than a dozen technicians are loading the verification bomb that has just completed propellant filling into the bomb bay.


    Just a few minutes ago, four crew members, wearing orange anti-gravity flight suits, entered the cockpit of the aircraft along the ramp behind the nose landing gear.


    Captain Deng Yuangang’s voice soon came over the radio:


    "Plane No. 15 reports that the aircraft is powered on successfully, all electrical equipment self-tests are normal, and the wing control surface activities are normal..."


    Next is weapons operator Xu Huasheng:


    "All components of the bomb bay are operating normally. One round of ammunition numbered GC-X has been confirmed to be connected to the weapon control system..."


    “…”


    The four crew members completed the report according to their own division of labor.


    The tower commander and the engineer responsible for aircraft modification also inquired about the operation of some key equipment and systems.


    With the assistance of several ground support vehicles, the four NK32 afterburning turbofan engines were started.


    The white swan spread its wings gracefully and drove along the taxiway to the take-off standby position at the end of the runway.


    Then, everyone''s eyes focused on Chang Haonan at the same time.


    The person in charge of the flight plan, Colonel Wang Zhanxue, stood up and handed the radio communication device to the former’s hand:


    "Academician Chang, please give the order!"


    The moment he took the phone, Chang Haonan could feel his heart beating up and down, making a dull and powerful sound.


    Since the first flight of the J-11WS equipped with a turbofan 10, he seemed to have never had such an experience.


    After taking a deep breath, Chang Haonan put the microphone to his mouth:


    "Comrades, history will remember this day."


    "I announce that the hypersonic verification project has officially begun testing!"


    Almost at the same time as the words fell.


    At the end, a powerful light brown airflow was ejected from the tail of the huge bomber.


    The air waves caused by the high temperature even refract the light passing here.


    The voice on the other end of the radio was a little dull, and the pilot had obviously put on an oxygen mask:


    "Plane 15, prepare to take off!"


    "Permission to take off!"


    Although this was not the first time he had seen such a spectacular sight, the tower commander''s voice was still trembling.


    After Deng Yuangang confirmed that all four engine speeds had reached stability, he released the brake with his left hand.


    Along with the slight vibration on the control stick, a pushing feeling that was more powerful than other bombers came, pressing his body firmly against the backrest.


    A sharp roar resounded throughout the ears, the red pointer of the speedometer quickly started to rotate clockwise from 0, and the five digits below alternated.


    100km/h, 200km/h, 300km/h…


    When the speed reached 350km/h, Deng Yuangang gently pulled the joystick in front of him backwards.


    The entire plane immediately raised its head, floating gracefully and lightly off the ground, dragging four blue arcs of light into the splashing ink-like night sky...


    (End of chapter)