A week later, the assembly and ground testing of the H-20 were completed.
This behemoth left the workshop for the first time and landed on the ground.
In the test flight field of Institute 603, the technical representatives from Russia participating in the project were allowed to participate in the first test flight, and Marokov also received the invitation and flew all the way to China to prepare to witness this historic moment.
While still on the plane, he was already nervous about his first flight.
——
In fact, he didn't know what he was nervous about.
It was not our own aircraft, and even our own technical staff had not participated in the core design.
At best, it just provides some mature technical ideas when the other party needs it.
Not to mention "cooperation", it doesn't even count as "transaction". A more appropriate statement would be "603 gave United Airlines an opportunity to participate."
Therefore, he shouldn't pay too much attention to this.
But for some reason, he was so excited after hearing the news that the H-20 was about to fly for the first time.
It's hard to describe this feeling. If I had to give an example, it would be...
I have a strong and unreasonable neighbor who bullies me every day with a kitchen knife at home. Suddenly one day, another neighbor next door takes out an AK47.
Although I don’t know if the neighbor with the AK47 will become like the neighbor with the kitchen knife, at least at this moment, I feel proud.
With this in mind, Marokov rushed to Institute 603, and the person who received him was Wang Ming from AVIC Group.
"Ming, we meet again!"
Marokov came forward with a smile on his face and reached out to hold Wang Ming's hand.
"It's an incredible honor to receive your invitation - I know that most of the time, your first test flights are conducted in secrecy."
"It took you a lot of time to convince your superiors to let me participate, right?"
After hearing his words, Wang Ming smiled and shook his head.
"That's not true. After all, engineers from both sides participated in this project at the same time. It is only natural for you to participate as a representative."
"This is a testimony of the friendship between the two parties. Of course, it will also have many benefits for our subsequent technical cooperation."
These words were so high-sounding that no one who heard them could find anything wrong with them.
However, Wang Ming knew very well that the reason why he wanted to invite Russian representatives over was actually for the same purpose:
Kidnap them on board.
After all, unlike other equipment, strategic bombers like the H-20 have had only one mission since their birth, and that is "offensive deterrence."
The strategic intention it carries can even be said to be the same as that of an intercontinental missile.
In other words, its birth will surely arouse the sensitive nerves of countries around the world, especially the United States.
It may even turn from "pressure from public opinion" into actual confrontation.
So at this time, we must pull the big geese together to share the pressure on their heads.
You say we are a threat?
However, our project is recognized by the world's second largest country. If we want to criticize it, then we should criticize it together with them.
But do you really dare?
When they get crazy, they will really throw granite missiles at your head——
It is impossible for Wang Ming to say these words to Marokov, but it can be inferred that in the other party's heart, the potential intention of China is also clear.
Sure enough, after hearing Wang Ming's words, an ambiguous smile appeared on Marokov's face.
His eyes swept across the empty airport, and after coughing, he changed the topic gently and deftly:
"Where's the big guy? Is he still in the hangar? When is the estimated departure time?"
"This damn weather is literally colder than Siberia."
"If it's still early for takeoff, we might as well go to your office for a cup of coffee first."
"Soon."
Wang Ming replied.
"The final inspection is currently being carried out. If nothing unexpected happens, the test flight process will be launched within half an hour."
"Then I'll wait here."
Marokov answered intelligently, and then continued:
"But do you really need so many complicated inspections? The development of this bomber is progressing so smoothly. I always feel that you should have already taken care of everything."
Wang Ming nodded slightly and replied:
"This is to ensure nothing goes wrong, and as you know, there are a lot of new technologies used on this aircraft."
"Those technologies are all being practiced for the first time, so we must be cautious."
"yes."
Marokov sighed.
A sour feeling arose in his heart.
These Chinese people are constantly moving forward and upgrading their equipment with more advanced technologies, but what about their own country?
If it weren't for the technical foundation left behind by the former Soviet Union, I'm afraid the entire country's aviation industry would be about to collapse, right?
How can such a comparison not make people feel emotional?
Originally, Russia also had the opportunity to embark on the same development path as them.
But it was his mistakes again and again that pushed his motherland into the abyss of oligarchic rule.
His eyes narrowed imperceptibly, and after compiling his emotions, he asked:
"So what's so special about it? Can you tell me about it?"
"No, you don't need to tell me the specific technical parameters. Just tell me which one is stronger compared to the B-2."
Wang Ming had a proud smile on his face, and then he replied:
"What do you say about B-2? In front of our H-20, B-2 is the product of the previous generation."
"Yes, B-2 is strong, but it is old after all."
"But H-20 is a new force that has just been born."
"Sharper radar, smarter avionics, better stealth performance and of course, faster speeds."
"In terms of speed, you should also know very well that we borrowed the variable sweep wing design of the Tu-160."
"Your researchers have also been involved in the adaptation process of this technology, so you should have some understanding of it."
"really."
Marokov nodded.
"I heard that this H-20 can fly at a maximum speed of Mach 2.2."
"This is an exaggeration. A stealth strategic bomber can actually have high-speed penetration capabilities - it should be said that it is a combination of Tu-160 and B-2, right?"
"But I have some doubts, can your variable cycle engine hold up? After all, it is also a new thing."
"Who knows?"
Wang Ming did not say anything, but replied noncommittally:
"Anyway, the test flight is about to begin. How it performs will be known at first glance."
At the same time, Xidian University.
Li Xiang sat high on the roof of the residential building where he lived, holding a hot tea in his hand and a blazing stove at his feet.
The cold wind was biting, and it was as painful as a knife cutting someone's face, but he seemed motionless as if he couldn't feel it, and just looked at the sky in the distance quietly.
He is waiting.
Wait for the H-20 to take off.
As one of the core intelligence members of the Spark Team, the fact that the H-20 was about to fly would naturally not be hidden from him. However, because he was not directly related to the project, he was unable to obtain more detailed information.
The information he can get is only a rough time and a rough direction.
He knew that it would take off from the Xifei test field, and that it would take off within the next two days, but he had no idea of the specific time, flight direction and altitude.
Therefore, if he wanted to witness this historic moment with his own eyes, he had only one way:
wait.
As long as the H-20 flies, from the commanding heights of your own, you can definitely see it.
After all, no matter how high the confidentiality level of a new fighter aircraft was before, as soon as it reaches the test flight stage, all the secrets will become "open secrets."
Its flight trajectory will not be limited to the small area above the test field. In order to complete various technical tests, it must even fly in the vast sky for more than several hours.
And during the take-off and landing stage, it is the best window to watch it.
But it’s already eleven o’clock in the morning, and the test flight hasn’t started yet?
Li Xiang rubbed his frozen palms and cursed secretly in his heart.
If I had known earlier, I would have used my "personal connections" to ask Chen Nian for a spot to attend the 603 Institute.
Although it seems a bit "unruly" to do this, as a gold medal employee of the intelligence department, it is reasonable for me to learn about the latest equipment on the spot in order to lay a solid foundation for future work, right?
Thinking of this, a self-deprecating smile appeared on Li Xiang's face.
He knew that even if he had to do it over again, he would never do it.
The reason is very simple. The reason why Xinghuo can develop rapidly in such a precise and efficient way, and the reason why it can solve technical problems that are like natural chasms, is not only the technical assistance provided by Chen Nian, but also lies in it. rules and structures.
And "going through the back door" is a violation of its rules.
No matter how good his relationship with Chen Nian was, he would never say anything that he shouldn't know.
Of course, I wouldn’t ask myself.
This is probably the bottom line that an organization with high aspirations should really stick to.
The cold wind was still biting, and Li Xiang was shivering from the cold. He even began to consider going back to his room to hide, but at this moment, he suddenly heard a strange sound.
It seemed like continuous thunder, but among the low thunder, there was a faint whistling sound like a hurricane blowing through.
He seemed to realize something. After standing up suddenly, he realized that the sky in the distance had quietly changed.
Above the tall buildings in Chang'an City, above the blue sky, there was a black shadow, slowly approaching.
The speed of the shadow looked very slow and certainly very small.
Before hearing the roar from the distance, Li Xiang even thought it was just a flying bird with nowhere to settle.
But, this is just an illusion.
In less than a minute, the bird flew across the sky at an astonishing speed, and its huge figure was fully revealed.
The broad triangular wings spread out, casting shadows on the ground, like a majestic splash-ink painting under the white snow of Chang'an.
Then, the roar became louder and louder, and the giant bird flew over the city.
All the scattered pedestrians on the street were attracted by this scene. They all raised their heads and looked at the beast that made the roar of a dragon.
Under its pressure, the entire city fell silent.
Li Xiang stood there dumbfounded, the camera he had already prepared in his hand was completely forgotten by him.
At this time, he only had one thought in his mind:
This is our plane.
This is our H-20.
In front of it, both the Tu-160 and the arrogant B-2 will be eclipsed.
However, just when the shock in his heart almost reached its peak, an even more incredible scene appeared.
The behemoth in the air drew a stunning arc and completed the turn in the air. After a short period of level flight, part of the outer edge of its wings actually began to retract backwards!
Is this a variable sweep wing?
Li Xiang looked at the elegantly deformed H-20 in the sky with fascination. He didn't even bother to fiddle with his hair when it was blown into his eyes.
A moment later, the tail of the H-20 sprayed out blazing bright blue flames, and its speed, which was already not slowing down, suddenly increased again!
The loud explosion replaced the original "roar", and Li Xiang even felt that the chair under his butt was shaking with the loud noise.
Immediately afterwards, white air waves spread from the front of the aircraft, and gradually formed a ring-shaped sonic boom cloud.
What followed was a huge pull-up.
From Li Xiang's perspective, it jumped directly into the sky at an angle almost perpendicular to the ground.
In less than two minutes, the plane completely disappeared from Li Xiang's sight.
But the shock it left Li Xiang could not subside for a long time.
What kind of monster is this?
It is true that Li Xiang has already known the general situation of the H-20 project, and also knows that once the fighter takes off, it will bring a shock that breaks all rules and shackles.
But even though he had been mentally prepared for it, when the plane actually appeared in front of him, he still couldn't help but lament his lack of imagination.
Super power, super maneuverability, a huge magazine that can be seen at a glance, and the shocking appearance and painting
If the image of the Tu-160 is an elegant white swan, the image of the B-2 is a ghost in the dark night.
This H-20 looks like the Grim Reaper dressed in black.
Its arrival represents the arrival of judgment.
Li Xiang breathed a long sigh of relief. Only then did he realize that his hands had already become too cold to function due to being exposed to the cold wind for a long time.
——
However, the cell phone in his pocket rang.
Trembling, he took out his phone and finally saw the caller ID on the screen.
The caller turned out to be Chen Nian.
"see it?"
Chen Nian asked on the phone.
"Saw it!"
Li Xiang answered with a trembling voice.
"How's it going? What do you think?"
Chen Nian's tone was relaxed and relaxed, which was in sharp contrast to Li Xiang on this side.
After hearing his question, Li Xiang was silent for a long time.
After a full two minutes, he answered:
"My thoughts. Maybe the world is about to change?"
"Where can we go from now on?"
"The range of the H-20 is the range covered by the truth."
(End of chapter)
