It is not that the project team did not mention the brand-new fighter jet. Without considering the electronic equipment, the upper limit of the monoplane is higher than that of the biplane, but the one-year plan was finally written into the transformation plan. novel .
It was President Wu, the chief technical officer who made this judgment.
Roland also learned a new concept from the conference: time efficiency.
That is to say, any engineering product on the assembly line will improve the production efficiency over time, even if it does not change, this phenomenon will occur spontaneously. The reason is that processing is a skilled job, and workers will gradually become familiar with the operation of the production line, including the interaction between humans and machines and the interaction between humans. This has nothing to do with literacy, but more of a lazy nature. Everyone will take the initiative to find a shortcut that is easiest to complete the task, and even improve the unreasonable parts of the process by themselves.
Therefore, the production speed and qualification rate of an industrial product in the late stage are not only much higher than those in the early stage, but also the cost will drop a lot, which is the reason.
If the Aerial Knights want to form a scale as soon as possible, then the production line that has finally been running and erected should remain unchanged for the time being, which will help workers familiarize themselves with the processing and operation procedures of the machinery, so as not to let the equipment drag the war down.
The improvement direction of Tianhuo is mainly in the body modification, more powerful engine and new weapon system.
The first point goes without saying that the Tianhuo is completely a product of Roland's comparison of the drawings of the antique aircraft in his dreams, and he has figured out by experience. Although for a biplane with a top speed of no more than 150 kilometers per hour, the aerodynamic layout does not matter. problem, but that doesn't mean it's not profitable. On the contrary, with the support of wind tunnel and simulation techniques, work such as modifying airfoils is the least expensive and most easily improved part.
The engine is obviously also the top priority. As the saying goes, as long as the power is enough, the bricks can also be super maneuverable. Once the power goes up, other improvements will come naturally. However, even the most basic piston engine should not only take into account the low technical level after the end of the world, but also take into account the durability and performance, it is not so easy to design. It is said that the relevant team has put together seven or eight trial production plans in one go, and it will take some time to determine which engine to choose as the optimal solution.
There are less concerns about new weapon systems.
To put it bluntly, the technical content is not high. The military has a bunch of mature and obsolete solutions, such as 20mm cannons, detachable bomb racks, and so on. What to install and how to install it depends on the first two improvements, which can be added at any time.
According to the technical indicators given by the project team, the Type II biplane will have a cruising speed of 250 kilometers per hour, can carry two 100-kilogram auxiliary fuel tanks, and have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. much higher than that of Tianhuo.
This means that the improved biplane can go from the rear to the front in a day, or fly directly from the front to the Great Rift Valley on the spine of the continent. Considering the rugged terrain at the source of the Extremis Mountains, it is difficult for ordinary troops to pass through. This parameter is undoubtedly of extremely important significance.
Finally, there are bombers.
It is the most expensive and most controversial of all the plans.
The reason for the opponents who spent half a day discussing the need for this special type of aircraft to deal with degenerate and fallen demons is very simple. The work of bombing ground targets, biplanes can also do it, it is nothing more than a little less fuel. However, large bombers need more professional take-off and landing sites and more maintenance personnel, which will definitely bring a lot of pressure to logistics.
In addition, although it has a higher score in bombing, it needs fighter jets to provide escort when it is dispatched, but it reduces the utilization rate of the air force as a whole. Flying terrorists have limited means in the face of flexible fighter jets, and it is not so easy to replace them with clumsy bombers. The thing is, as long as a lifeless collision can cause extremely serious damage to the aircraft.
What's more, there are special fallen demons similar to Martial Daoists among the enemies, which further exacerbates the uncertainty of risk.
After all, the cost of losing a bomber is much greater than that of a biplane.
With the resources of the remaining human beings, it is a question mark to build several large bombers.
In the end, Roland insisted on keeping the project.
In the case of a low technical level, it does have various shortcomings, and it cannot be achieved without a trace, with both offense and defense, but he has his own considerations.
That is, Neverwinter City needs a body that can travel long distances, and when necessary, strikes the bottomless realm.
No one knows how far the dream world is from eroding the realm of the gods, and the gods may not be silent forever. According to Lan, he needs to enter the Divine Realm from two worlds at the same time when that moment occurs. If the dream suddenly opens the channel of erosion, but he cannot quickly reach the bottomless realm, then the previous efforts will pay off. East flow.
Of course, rushing to the enemy-occupied area under the attack of the devil can only be regarded as a helpless choice, but it is better to have a choice than no choice, and the bomber is the most feasible solution under the current technical conditions.
Another point is the Sunshine Project.
With the load of Tianhuo, no matter how much improvement it is, it is absolutely impossible to shoulder this heavy task. Without the means of throwing, even the development of a viable explosive device would be of limited use. It is true that the Seagull combined with the Hummingbird's weight reduction is not impossible for high-altitude delivery, but in this way, the detonator cannot be equipped with the God's Stone of Retribution. During the long landing process, it will be extremely vulnerable to high-level devils. destroy.
For example, if it is discovered by Hykezord, the lord of the sky, once it is transferred to other places with a portal, it will be a big trouble.
Therefore, the safest way to do it is to directly turn it into a forbidden demon body and rely on the Aerial Knight to deliver it.
And this is inseparable from a plane with a larger bomb load.
The preliminary plan given by the project team is that a four-engine monoplane bomber needs to be specially developed for this type of engine, and four are to increase redundancy. Even if one or two fail, it can return safely. Judging from the renderings alone, the bomber looks like a behemoth with a wingspan of more than 30 meters, and the tail is forked into double tails. Although the stable aerodynamic layout reduces the maneuverability, the exchange is more. Long range and easier maneuvering difficulty.
When taking off with full fuel, it can carry about four tons of ammunition for more than 2,000 kilometers. If the return is not considered, this number can be doubled, which is enough to meet Roland's requirements for crossing the spine of the continent. However, its complexity is far more than that of Tianhuo. Even if there is special guidance from the project team, it is unlikely that it will be put into the assembly line for production.
In other words, its output must not be too high.
But this at least gives human beings the capital to light up the sun-
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