MTL - Mixed In the United States As a Local Tyrant-Chapter 472 Space and sky
Chapter 472 Air and Sky Integration
The drone list signed by Qatar has attracted the attention of the military community.
They signed a billion-dollar arms sales contract with Kanica, a little-known company, and it is in the field of drones, which is the most technology-oriented in the world today, which is full of curiosity. Why does Qatar particularly favor this company?
The insider found out that Canica was a military contracting company in Sardinia, and it was also a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anshi Industries. In an instant, people understood that if Kanika was not well-known, Anshi Industries was the opposite high-profile.
Kanika is also generous, and released the non-confidential data of the drone.
The performance is outstanding, especially the graphene surface skin, which is rare in the world. In order to control the cost, they also replace it with other composite materials, but this is the embodiment of technology. But there are also shortcomings: range and ammunition. It doesn't quite apply to countries with large land areas.
But for Qatar, installing an auxiliary fuel tank in exchange for a range of 2,000 kilometers is enough to fly around their country ten times, or even go deep into Iran for bombing. This aircraft is more likely to be designed for a country with a small territory, and its defensive features are also obvious.
The matter was mentioned by major European media, people discussed the performance of this aircraft, and some media also compared it with the world's mainstream drones, and came to some "on paper" conclusions. This group of uncrowned kings can be regarded as giving face this time, and they didn't say too badly about F200.
Facts speak louder than words. After Qatar is familiar with drones, it is indispensable to show off. In addition, that set of software has a strong auxiliary ability, just like a car with brake assist and cruise control, some aspects are very simple, and anyone with certain flying knowledge can get started.
In the future, when Qatar conducts joint anti-terrorism military exercises in neighboring countries, or other forms of exercises, it will not forget to show its own air force, and then conduct a simulated confrontation. In praise of technology.
Good word-of-mouth will also make other "big dogs" focus on Kanika's products.
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Regarding arms sales, Anfeng originally had no plan, but Ans Industries, as a defense contractor, will definitely do it in the future. For the consideration of foreign exchange and influence, it is also good to take a few orders occasionally. Since the end of the day, he has let go of his hands and feet and moved more freely.
But he has a principle that the arms sales are not engaged in high-injury or far-reaching danger equipment, and are based on the existing ones in the world, which are slightly more powerful than them. For example, the mainstream range of electromagnetic guns is 500 kilometers, and he will make 550. The market price is 3 million, and the company will come to 250.
Competitiveness is like this.
He will not suddenly come up with a principle that greatly surpasses the existing technology-the long-term flow of water. For example, a company can be ahead for 20 years, but they will never show their cards immediately, but will show them in three to five years, and always maintain an advantage, which is more effective than turning over all their cards.
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Another thing in September, the Royal Aerospace Corporation is also officially operational. Some of the employees of Anshi Industries and related departments will be transferred there, and the business may overlap with Kanika, but they are all under the same BOSS, and technical cooperation is also very easy.
But in the base of the Aerospace Corporation (abbreviation), the airstrip has not yet been built. An Feng plans to build a runway at least four kilometers long, which can take off and land the largest passenger aircraft and aerospace aircraft. They are currently using Angler Industries' runway to test new commercial aircraft.
The company's first pure electric aircraft is a single-engine fixed-wing, that is, the propeller is at the front, and the two-layer fixed-wing can accommodate up to twelve passengers. The range is about 600 kilometers, and the maximum speed is 230 kilometers per hour. It can also be charged by solar energy.
The range of the aircraft is very suitable for small countries, and the speed is sufficient. Even for some large countries, short-distance flights are also very useful. The charging time can be maintained under half an hour. Although there are faster ones, they will not be launched for the time being. Hours are enough.
Electric aircraft also has an obvious feature: the sound is inaudible.
In the past, the noise of airplanes was all on the aero-engine, but now they use electric motors, just like electric cars. The sound of the engine suddenly disappears, and the only thing that can be heard is the wind blowing from the rotor. In this regard, if a specially shaped rotor is used, the noise can also be silenced.
The company's main propaganda is: quiet and environmentally friendly.
The use of electric energy is naturally environmentally friendly, with zero carbon emissions, and the sound of electric aircraft is subtle. Even if you live next to the airport in the future, you will not feel noisy. In terms of selling price, because of the high efficiency of the electric motor, the cost of the aero-engine is reduced and evenly distributed to the battery.
Therefore, the selling price is not much different from that of fuel-fueled models, and the competitiveness is very strong.
In addition, Aerospace is also designing a tilt-rotor light transport aircraft that can accommodate ten passengers. The rotors at both ends can be tilted-like the V22 Osprey, the rotors are aligned overhead during vertical take-off and landing, and the attitude is adjusted after takeoff. For forward, meet speed and efficiency.
This aircraft is also currently being tested.
Because the research and development costs are low and the technology is available, the aircraft developed will not encounter the situation in other countries, and it takes tens of billions to produce a prototype. The artificial intelligence takes a little effort to design, and the workers operate according to the drawings. One or two test flights can verify its performance.
Just like the F200 model, other countries may have to pay two or three billion in research and development costs, but Kanica only spent 300 million. The maturity of the existing technology allows them to be produced in a fast mode completely according to the drawings, which not only saves costs, but also greatly reduces the time.
Since these advantages cannot be wasted, An Feng had another idea.
It is still based on the consideration of national defense strength. Now the country has conventional armed forces, and even air force fighters will be in service, but Sardinia is still a bit like a "child guarding a golden mountain". Once the wealth behind it is discovered, for the sake of To stay out of trouble, they need more cards.
An Feng has no aggressive intentions, but his awareness of prevention is not weak.
Sardinia needs one or two "strategic weapons" to ensure that other powerful countries will not make irresponsible remarks against them based on their military strength. Like the U.S. military aircraft, the SR-71 during the Cold War invaded the airspace of other countries many times with the speed that missiles could not catch up, and sneaked at high altitudes.
Considering the issue of arms sales, strength is also the way to advertise and prevent gossip.
Referring to the world's popular "sixth generation aircraft", "air-space integration" and "air-space carrier" plans, An Feng also wants to start from this aspect. First of all, he needs aerospace fighters—that is, fighter jets that can freely shuttle in the sky and space . Relevant tests actually started many years ago.
In addition to speed and range, aerospace fighters have to pay attention to the amount of ammunition they can carry. Having the ability to strike in outer space is the way to form strategic deterrence. The project tested in Tanzania before can be used after a little modification, but the range is a big problem: how to solve the fuel?
Nuclear power? For drones, there is no need to worry about radiation leakage, but the size of the aircraft is larger, such as nuclear fusion, using the reaction of deuterium and helium 3 to generate energy, and ejecting the leaked plasma, which is hundreds of times more efficient than conventional rockets. specific impulse.
It is not easy to miniaturize a reactor, but the wisdom of human infighting used to be during the Cold War. Both the United States and the Soviet Union launched "nuclear-powered aircraft", but it was useless because of the emergence of intercontinental missiles. At that time, this technology existed. An Feng mastered more With more future content, it is not difficult to spend money on research and development.
Hal suggested: "The engine of the aerospace plane must be combined. In space, the energy of nuclear fusion is used to drive the plasma produced by fusion. In the atmosphere, a combination of fuel rocket and ramjet engine is used. In space, use the energy you imagined. nuclear fusion propulsion."
"The plane has to be big." An Feng said, "It should be called 'Spaceship', right?"
Hal said: "Freedom to name."
An Feng was bored, and continued: "However, miniaturized nuclear fusion is still a bit difficult at present. Considering the problem of going back and forth between heaven and earth, is there a need for a supply station in the sky? A large platform built on a high orbit can also serve as a The space station and the base to and from the moon."
Hal said: "It is feasible. Because of the small fusion thrusters you need, the fuel needs helium 3 on the moon, so you also need to build a moon base."
"Why do you feel that the plan can't stop?"
Hal said: "This is the future trend, and countries will inevitably do it. You can take advantage of it in advance."
"I'm relieved to hear you say that." An Feng said, he was afraid that the money would be wasted indiscriminately, and he would not be able to take care of better projects.
Hal said: "In addition to serving as an airport for aerospace aircraft, the high-orbit base must pay attention to safety, so space-based dead light weapons, particle beams, and corresponding kinetic energy weapons can be equipped. If it is also nuclear-powered, it can Make up for the shortcomings of the space carrier."
"Good idea!" An Feng nodded.
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In the end, he and Hal discussed a lot of futuristic trends.
Hal helped him avoid some purely meaningless, Americans actually put a lot of smoke bombs, just like the Cold War brought down the Soviet Union, some concepts will become tasteless in the future, so aerospace fighters, high-orbit bases and Lunar bases and development plans are listed as projects.
There is also a project back to Earth. The ones on the sea also need to have some strategic strength. Conventional warships and aircraft carrier Anfeng are not planned. He needs a warship as fast as an F1 motorboat, with a speed of more than 200 kilometers per hour. No one can survive on it... only Use a robot.
It costs a lot.
The biggest advantage is: they do not need to engage in research and development. The existing technology is in the head, at most it is moved out and carefully built, the conclusion is absolutely correct, and the test is the manufacturing ability. In this way, technology research and development expenditures that may reach trillions of dollars are directly omitted, and we will always be one step ahead.
Aerospace and Kanica took over these tasks.
The government doesn’t have much money. At present, An Feng pays for it himself. When they have money, they will consider arms sales.
Afterwards, An Feng routinely checked the progress bar... 99% that has remained unchanged for many years, always tending to perfection, but it cannot be crossed. He became more and more curious, what kind of power could stuff so many encyclopedias into his head? But it's still an unsolved mystery.
He had a hunch that there was a shocking secret in it.
But he is not worried. These technologies have turned his life upside down and allowed all mankind to avoid extinction disasters. Now that he already trusts him unconditionally, even if it is to harm him... I am afraid there is no need to go through such a big setback. Wait quietly for the follow-up, and live with peace of mind.
(end of this chapter)
