After receiving the approval of the Deputy Chief of Staff, the two British engineers immediately showed ecstatic expressions, and then ran non-stop towards the tarmac not far away.
That's right, running wild.
In just a few seconds, the two people, who were filled with doubts, were several feet away from the translator. In desperate need of answers, they completely abandoned their previous elegance.
After a while, the old London flags arrived at the first tarmac.
Looking at the familiar handsome warrior twin-engine heavy fighter, the two senior engineers couldn't help but walk towards the cordon.
But things did not develop as they expected. Seeing the strange foreigner approaching the fighter plane they were responsible for maintaining, the leader of the ground support team immediately stopped him:
"Anyone who comes is stopped, this is an important military area and non-our staff are prohibited from entering!"
In a sense, the British should be grateful that they are in a safe rear area. If it were at a temporarily built field airport, it would not be too much for the comrades to draw guns and arrest people.
Although the two engineers' Chinese proficiency was very limited, they couldn't understand a few words in the entire sentence. But the serious expression of the person in front of them immediately made them guess what the other person wanted to express.
In order not to cause a dispute and leave a bad impression on their allies, the two quickly raised their hands and stopped moving forward. Those skilled movements look like a Frenchman.
Fortunately, the embarrassing scene did not last long, and the translator who arrived in time resolved the misunderstanding between the two parties in a few words.
"Gentlemen, please don't be nervous."
"These two gentlemen are engineers from Britain. They represent Super Marlin Company and Hawke Company respectively. They came all the way to the Republic of China to exchange their experience in machine building and design with their allies."
"The document I have is from the deputy general staff officer of the Eighth Route Army. I believe it can prove our identity."
Hearing this, the leader of the ground team looked at the three people in front of him with suspicious eyes. His sharp eyes seemed to be wary of the six-eared macaque who wanted to steal the army.
As the first batch of graduates from the Border Aviation School, he naturally knew about his own fighter planes and had an inexplicable relationship with Dai Ying.
Theoretically, the headquarters should not allow British engineers to come to the airport to spy on intelligence.
Unless there is some deep meaning that I don't know.
Adhering to the principle of obeying orders, the ground crew leader first repeatedly checked the certificate handed over by the other party, and then gave up his position and said:
"Since it is an order from a superior, I will definitely not make it difficult for you. However, the twin-engine fighter jet behind me is a new weapon developed by the Eighth Route Army some time ago and is still in the confidentiality stage."
"You can visit if you want, but you must follow my requirements. You can only stand behind the cordon. You are not allowed to touch or touch any part of the place. You are only allowed to look."
"Of course I will move the cordon five meters forward. Any questions?"
As soon as these words came out, the expression on Daiying's translator suddenly became very ugly.
In the past, people with special status like them would receive preferential treatment everywhere even if they could not act recklessly in the Republic of China.
But he never expected that in Shanxi, a remote mountainous area, someone would dare to blatantly reject his request. How could he not be angry or angry?
"Sir, your vice president."
Just when the translator was about to get angry, the engineer with quick eyesight and quick hands hurriedly stopped him.
Although Kashu Holland is not a diplomat, he was selected by Super Marlin Company as a representative to investigate in the Republic of China. Naturally, his social skills and emotional intelligence are not bad.
Now that we are on someone else's territory, we and our group must act honestly and in accordance with their rules, otherwise we will definitely return empty-handed from this trip.
What's more, Holander is very confident in his ability. The five meters forward of the cordon is enough for him to see many details. This is the confidence and pride of the senior engineer.
After a moment, he showed what he thought was a charming smile and said:
"Okay, we don't have any problems, everything is as per your request."
This answer was beyond the expectations of the ground crew leader. He first looked at the British man in front of him with a meaningful look, and then led others to adjust the position of the cordon.
The two engineers were not pretentious and immediately started working on the first few steps after receiving approval.
In order to collect as much data as possible, they had to stand on tiptoes and observe attentively like primary school students.
If Huang He saw this scene, he would definitely show a sad and happy expression.
"Horton, look carefully at the engine of this fighter jet. It is definitely not a third-generation Hercules or a Merlin, nor is it any piston engine we are familiar with."
"There is also a weapon system. The aircraft in front of me does use four cannons as its main weapons, but the ammunition method uses ammunition chains instead of drums."
"God, it even has six machine guns. What the hell is this aerial hedgehog?"
"Furthermore, I found that there is no self-defense machine gun in the back seat of this aircraft, combined with its slightly bloated nose. I have reason to suspect that the other party is also equipped with monitoring equipment, but it should not be the MK4 airborne interception radar. "
I have to admit that Holland and Holden, two senior engineers of a large company, do have two talents in terms of personal abilities.
Even though Handsome Warrior is not a product of their own company, they can still analyze a lot of useful information with their solid basic skills and professional vision.
But the more they observed, the more incredible they felt.
Although they are unwilling to admit it, they have to accept an outrageous fact:
This twin-engine fighter has a short nose, forward-extended engines, and a thick fuselage. It looks very much like a handsome soldier. It is most likely independently developed by the Eighth Route Army.
If we insist on saying that there is any relationship between the two, the most we can do is to talk about the appearance of the fighter plane.
But for an air weapon, the engine, radar and weapon system are the top priority. Just similar appearance does not mean anything.
Following the guidance of his companions, the Hawke Company engineer walked several times along the cordon, as if he wanted to eat the handsome warrior in front of him.
After a moment, he sighed and said:
"What the hell, I feel like I'm living in a dream. What the hell is this weird thing?"
"Report it truthfully. The current situation is beyond what we can handle. We should not come to the Republic of China. This is clearly the work of MI6."
"But one thing I can be sure of is that Super Marlin and Hawke are definitely not the only companies that can't sleep from now on. Maybe in the not-too-distant future, everyone can save R&D costs by imitating."
His companions were full of British-style cold jokes, which made Kashgar Holland smile bitterly.
Fortunately, the weapons of the Eighth Route Army are not involved in foreign trade. Otherwise, a fighter jet with a very similar appearance but better performance would definitely steal all the money from the company.
"Let's go and take a look at the next apron. There is a Spitfire parked there. Whether the conjecture just now is valid depends on whether other fighter jets have similar situations."
"To be honest, I really envy you. There is not even a hurricane in the entire airport. You are traveling at public expense this time."
Suddenly, Kashu Holland found that the person next to him did not keep up with his pace, but froze in place and shivered.
Following Holden's gaze, he saw an unfamiliar fighter jet with a relatively rough appearance and an N-shaped air inlet on the lower chin of the nose.
"Hey, what's wrong with you? Is there something wrong with that plane?"
The call of his companion brought Holden's consciousness back to reality. Half a minute later, he shouted in an almost roaring tone:
"question?"
"The problem is too damn huge! There is indeed no hurricane at Wusu Airport! But why would a typhoon appear here? That is a fighter jet that our company has not yet fully developed!"
"Oh my God, look at the airborne weapons next to it! Can that thing take off with eight more rockets after mounting two thousand-pound bombs?"
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The perspective comes to Taiyuan Arsenal and Huang He's office.
"Oh, is it so?"
"It seems that the outlook of our international friends has been greatly impacted, so I wish them a happy stay in Taiyuan."
"You did a good job on the cordon. Leave it to me to handle the deputy general staff. If there are any problems, I will take care of them for you. Continue to observe the movements of the two British people and report to me any new situations in a timely manner. .”
After hanging up the phone, Huang immediately stood up and closed the window and door tightly, and then he started laughing up to the sky.
Cool!
It’s so cool!
This wave of pretense and slap in the face is simply a stroke of genius. The only pity is that I couldn't see the other party's expression with my own eyes.
In fact, Holland and Horton did not admit their mistake. The twin-engine fighter they saw was indeed a handsome warrior, but its model was the far superior MK10.
Different from the version used by Dai Ying at this stage, the handsome soldiers of the Eighth Route Army Air Force did not use the underpowered third-generation Hercules, nor did they use half-baked Merlins.
As an upgraded version of the product provided by the system, its engine is the seventeenth generation Hercules that was developed only in the late war. Just from the product code name, you can tell how many versions this thing is ahead of.
It is a pity for the radar. Since Huanghe has not yet unlocked the centimeter wave radar in the system, there is currently only a reserved space inside the nose of the Handsome Warrior.
It will take some time for the complete version of the fighter to be released.
To be honest, whether in the game or in reality, Huang doesn't really like this twin-engine fighter, nicknamed the Ugly Warrior or the Cake-Cut Warrior.
Without him, because his appearance is really unbearable.
The four western guns indeed give the handsome warrior powerful firepower, but this design affects the overall balance of the aircraft.
In order to adjust the center of gravity, designers could only shorten the length of the cockpit. As a result, the leading edge of its engine and propeller will exceed the nose, making its appearance difficult to describe.
The most deadly thing is that because the handsome warrior's left wing is equipped with a landing light, the six machine guns on the wing can only be designed to be asymmetrically distributed, two on the left and four on the right.
In a sense, the position of the machine gun alone could kill Huang He, a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
However, as a technologically mature twin-engine fighter, the Handsome Warrior Mk10 has excellent performance in all aspects. It has a maximum range of 2,800 kilometers when carrying auxiliary fuel tanks.
This means that if the return journey is not considered, the Eighth Route Army Air Force can go directly from Taiyuan to any province in the Republic of China, and the overall combat radius has once again ushered in a leap forward.
As long as the Viet Minh can build an airport in the Cao Bang area, the Lend-Lease Act between the two parties can even be implemented immediately.
In terms of airborne weapons, in addition to the ancestral Browning and Western artillery, the handsome warrior upgraded by the system can also mount eight rockets and two 110kg aerial bombs.
Such ferocious firepower can definitely satisfy Fang Ziyi and other earth-licking maniacs.
If there is demand in the future, it can also be transformed into a torpedo attack aircraft, fully interpreting the meaning of a multi-functional fighter.
In fact, Huang He agreed to allow British engineers to visit Wusu Airport this time mainly to muddy the water completely so that Dai Ying could not figure out the details of the Eighth Route Army.
If given the chance, he would even like to sell British fighter technology to the UK.
This behavior is not meant to deceive "allies". Although Daiying's aviation technology is very advanced, the cost is indeed high annual research and development expenses. The Eighth Route Army can provide ready-made drawings and prototypes. Isn’t this a small trick to help friendly forces save money?
Of course, the rules for access passes still exist.
As the most conscientious force in the world, we only need you to publicly announce the abolition of the Mai XXX line. It is a good deal.
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Just as the Yellow River was enjoying its future, there was a rush of footsteps outside the office door.
"Director, the experiment at our arsenal is about to begin. The director asked me to inform you to guide the work."
As soon as he finished speaking, Huang put on his cotton coat and went straight to the shooting range.
For this observation group operation, the new weapon that was about to be tested was the finale, and of course he couldn't miss the last part.
Five minutes later, the two arrived at their destination.
"Self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle test vehicle No. 1, the 19th survivability test is about to begin. Non-combatants are requested to evacuate the site quickly!"
As the announcement on the radio rang, the engineers and designers who were originally scattered in every corner of the test area moved to safe locations in an orderly manner.
"Fire!"
After receiving the order, the machine gunners pulled the trigger, and several Hotchkiss heavy machine guns continued to output, spraying bullets towards the turret of the self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle.
Da da da.
Suddenly, sparks were flying throughout the venue, and stray bullets even flew past from time to time. The scene was so spectacular.
"Stop shooting!"
After the test, a group of designers and engineers immediately rushed forward and started recording around the wartime-style self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle.
Looking at the bullet marks on the turret, every comrade had a slight smile on his face.
"Director Huang, it seems that the results of this experiment are very good. Not a single bullet penetrated the shield."
"The power of the Japanese Type 92 heavy machine gun is about the same as that of the Hotchkiss. The ten millimeter welded armor can basically meet our preset battlefield needs."
"We succeeded!"
Although the North China Front Army Air Force's scattered raid on Shanxi did not cause too much damage to the troops and the people, this battle exposed the flaws of the Eighth Route Army's field air defense.
The first problem is naturally the density of firepower.
Whether it is the Hotchkiss 25mm or the Schneider 37mm, their power can definitely kill any fighter equipped by the Japanese Army Aviation.
However, the firepower density of a single-barreled anti-aircraft gun when facing the enemy is still somewhat disappointing.
As a patient with an advanced firepower phobia, Huang He started the upgrade of active air defense weapons with a stroke of his pen. Naturally, this project was handed over to the artillery manufacturer Taiyuan Arsenal.
After several days of hard work, the comrades improved the double-barreled 25-meter gun and the 37-meter gun on the original basis of the two weapons, which directly doubled the happiness of the anti-aircraft artillery troops.
However, they are still operated by traditional manual aiming, and more advanced weapons will depend on whether the system can provide support in the future.
Of course, whether there will be exciting scenes of missiles hitting propeller planes in the future depends on when the masters who studied abroad will return home.
In fact, Huanghe used to be quite afraid of awakening Yonghu and letting the big bosses return home early. After all, the Eighth Route Army at that time had not yet conquered North China.
What's more, the scientific research conditions in the border areas are poor and basically cannot meet the pursuits of those people.
But now.
Thinking of this, he looked at the scientific research options "Nuclear Reactor" and "Rocket Engine" to be unlocked in the system.
Go home quickly. The little devils are now grasshoppers after autumn. They don’t have much chance to jump around. If they don’t come back, they may not even have a chance to drink soup.
Protective clothing and factory location are also ready! All is ready except for the opportunity!
After clearing the messy thoughts in his mind, Huang He replied with a smile on his face and walked towards the self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle in front of him.
"Yes, we succeeded. We have added another powerful weapon to the army."
"Send a correspondent to inform the deputy commander, and then drive it to the shooting range outside the city. If nothing else happens, our new guy will be put to great use today."
"By the way, don't forget a few other things, I will use them today."
The air defense in Huanghe's research was not all for the Marine Regiment. He mainly considered the problem of easy disconnection between field air defense troops and offensive troops.
This problem was discovered during the battle in Taiyuan. When the troops used trucks to tow anti-aircraft guns, they would leave a gunner on the gun position to control the artillery.
In this way, the towed artillery can still have combat effectiveness in the marching state.
However, this kind of home-made method lacks stability, and the shells that are already defenseless can only rely on luck to kill the enemy.
Taking into account the above situation, Huanghe combined the structure of the Cicada tank and the Schneider 37mm anti-aircraft gun to design this very wartime-style weapon.
Different from the original version used by the First Marine Regiment, the latest version of the medium-air defense has a semi-open turret, which can improve the survivability of the gun crew members, at least without worrying about being penetrated by heavy machine guns on the ground.
Moreover, the Cicada tank comes with an electric turret when it leaves the factory, and its speed after being equipped with an anti-aircraft gun is quite impressive.
Although it cannot reach the level of air defense first and then the sky, Shilka River x immortal, there is absolutely no problem in defeating the Japanese army aviation.
Post it first and then revise it. There will be another chapter before 12 o'clock.
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