After listening to Yu Chengwu's introduction, Zhang Jun couldn't help but ask: "How much load can an aerospace plane like this transport?"
Seeing Zhang Jun ask this question, Yu Chengwu smiled and shook his head: "Its load capacity is actually not high, far not as high as Jianmu-9.
The low-Earth orbit carrying capacity of Jianmu-7 is about 18 tons. The improved Jianmu-7's low-Earth orbit carrying capacity can reach 21 tons.
As for this multi-purpose orbiter, its low-Earth orbit carrying capacity reaches about ten to twelve tons, which is nearly half less.
However, although its carrying capacity is reduced, it can be fully recycled and reused. In this way, with more human missions, the cost will naturally come down, even lower than that of the Jianmu-7 reusable launch vehicle.
Of course, its biggest advantage is not only that it can carry supplies. It is not only a launch vehicle, but can also be regarded as a cargo spacecraft.
It can completely take over the task of transporting supplies to the space station from the current cargo spacecraft and our Walker spacecraft. It can transport about 12 tons of supplies, oil, water and other supplies to the space station at one time.
At the same time, materials on the space station can also be transported back to the earth. In this way, these materials can be reused, and of course, these materials can also be disposed of harmlessly, instead of crashing into the cargo spacecraft and then flying into the atmosphere and burning up as before. "
At this point, Yu Chengwu paused, and then continued, "In addition, we can also install an intelligent robotic arm for this multi-purpose orbiter, and then use it to repair some damaged satellites or other spacecraft in orbit. Of course, we can also capture these damaged or old satellites and other spacecraft in orbit and bring them back to Earth. After they are repaired or upgraded, they can be launched into space and released. .
We have many high-value satellites and spacecraft, and it is simply a waste that they have to be discarded because of a slight failure. By using it, we can remotely repair these spacecraft and satellites in orbit, or we can bring them back to Earth to repair and re-launch. In this way, we can recover a lot of losses.
Of course, it also has certain military uses. It also has what other orbiters have. For example, carrying reconnaissance and surveillance equipment on-orbit for reconnaissance and surveillance.
Or, if necessary, carry some strike weapons and perform some special tasks.
Of course, its biggest role is to deal with enemy satellites and spacecraft in space orbit. We can get close to these satellites and spacecraft and use intelligent robotic arms to surgically destroy them. We can also give these satellites and spacecraft Install some gadgets, small equipment and so on on the device.
Of course, if necessary, it can also be equipped with some attack weapons to destroy satellites and spacecraft in these places. "
Upon hearing Yu Chengwu's introduction, Wu Hao and Zhang Jun looked at each other and laughed.
As for Yu Chengwu and Zhou Xiangming, they were a little confused by Wu Hao's sudden laughter.
Ahem, Wu Hao coughed twice, and then said to the confused two people: "That's right, the Institute of Aviation Technology and UAV has also developed a similar weapon and equipment. You can go back and talk to them. , to see if there is any possibility of cooperation.”
Hearing what Wu Hao said, Yu Chengwu and Zhou Xiangming were shocked. They really didn't know about this.
In fact, this is not their fault. After all, these projects are carried out in secret. Although they are both at the Northwest Research Center and have a good acquaintance with each other, no one will disclose work-related matters. This is a rule. Otherwise, if the people in the confidentiality studio find out, I'm afraid they will be in trouble.
Isn't this a matter in the aerospace field? What is the involvement of their high-speed aviation drones? Zhou Xiangming couldn't help but complain.
Hehehe...
Hearing Zhou Xiangming's complaints, Wu Hao, Zhang Jun and others all laughed.
Wu Hao said: "It doesn't matter. After all, they are professional in the field of weapons and equipment development. You are a listed company, so it is not suitable to get involved in this area, which will affect your image.
Let's get in touch later and see how we can cooperate. Don't underestimate them, they are very strong in this area. "
Hearing Wu Hao's words, Yu Chengwu and Zhou Xiangming couldn't help being shocked. This was something they had never thought of. It seemed that they looked down on him.
Seeing the two people's preoccupied looks, Wu Hao smiled slightly, then changed the subject and asked: "Don't just draw pictures, when will this multi-purpose orbiter be able to make its first flight."
After hearing Wu Hao's words, Yu Chengwu immediately woke up, and then said to Wu Hao: "Currently, the prototype of this multi-purpose orbiter is in the process of development, and we plan to make its first flight in the second half of next year.
But there is a problem here, which is a bit tricky. "
what is the problem? Wu Hao couldn't help asking.
That’s right, Zhang Jun said: “Because it uses the first-stage rocket of Jianmu-7 for launch, this means that it can only be launched from the Nanhai launch site, and the landing can only be carried out at the Northwest Experimental Airport. Landing.
Transportation work between these is a problem. Although the size of this multi-purpose orbiter is far less than that of the space shuttle, its overall size is not small, so it is more troublesome to transport.
The Jianmu-7 launch vehicle was also built because of transportation problems, so we built the factory in Jiangcheng. This is convenient for shipping, but shipping is not possible in the northwest. "
This is a question. Trains are definitely not possible. How about land transport? Wu Hao nodded slightly, then asked after thinking for a while.
A bit troublesome. Yu Chengwu said: "In fact, its overall weight is not heavy, mainly because of its shape, which may be more troublesome to transport."
How was Lao Mi’s space shuttle transported? Zhang Jun asked.
Haha, Zhou Xiangming replied with a smile: "They transported it by big plane, but we don't have that condition."
You should take this into consideration when designing. Wu Hao said: "Rail transportation is definitely not possible now. Let's focus on land transportation, which is both convenient and economical. Transport it from the northwest to Tianmen, and then ship it to the Nanhai launch site.
If that doesn't work out, let's consider air transport. Then we can contact the Air Force to see if it's feasible. If that doesn't work, then invite foreign commercial airlines.
An-225 is destroyed, but An-124 is still there. "(End of chapter)
