Rise of Australia

Chapter 133 Flight Planning

Apart from the airship, Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr really couldn't think of what else they could do, so they asked Arthur very curiously.

Arthur smiled and said nothing, instead of directly answering the two people's questions, he handed over several materials and motioned them to watch them by themselves.

After carefully viewing all the materials, Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr looked at each other, and then tentatively asked: "Your Highness, do you want us to develop steam planes?"

Yes, although the well-known inventor of the airplane is the Wright brothers in the United States, many people have explored the footsteps of the airplane before the Wright brothers' airplane was successfully tested.

The first aircraft builder on record was Mochajski of Germany.In 1882, he made a steam plane with flat wings, but it was a failure.

From 1886 to 1890, Adele of France also built four steam planes successively, but the test flights were also unsuccessful.

Maxim of the United Kingdom and the origin of the United States also made steam planes in 1893 and 1896, perhaps because of poor power, or because of other reasons. In short, the planes made by these people failed to fly , which also makes them regret missing the honor of being the first to invent the airplane.

Until December 1903, the Wright brothers drove the Aviator 12 they invented, and successfully flew back and forth four times at Kitty Hawk Beach on the east coast of the United States. They flew for a total of 97 seconds and were 441 meters away. .

Although only a short time and distance, this is indeed the first time in human history to actually fly in a powered aircraft.

After the last test flight, Wilbur Wright once said excitedly, that is: "The age of flight has finally come!"

Although compared with the airship, the time for the aircraft to really function is even more delayed.

However, it cannot be denied that, in terms of development potential, practical function, and the most important aspect of flight safety, airplanes are definitely more suitable for development than airships.

Arthur let Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Dürr look at all the previous materials on steam airplanes for one purpose, and that is to let them build airplanes!
The Wright Brothers were able to make airplanes successfully, why couldn't Australia?

From the perspective of ability, Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Toure are both experts in the field of aviation. Will their ability be lower than that of the Wright Brothers?Not necessarily.

Perhaps what they lack is actually the imagination and pursuit of flying into the sky.

Arthur can provide them with this. Arthur has seen all kinds of more advanced aircraft, let alone a test product for trying to fly.

What Arthur needs is that Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr use their knowledge of the aviation industry to realize Arthur's certain ideas.

Although it may not be possible to invent the airplane before the Wright Brothers, the possibility of catching up later is still very high.

The Wright Brothers' airplane invention is also being explored, and even airplane inventions around the world are being explored.

If Australia can successfully overtake in the invention of aircraft, it will play a vital role in Australia's military.

Why did Arthur attach so much importance to the development of aircraft?Because before the birth of more powerful weapons, the importance of aircraft and air supremacy to a war is absolutely no less than the number of troops invested, or even more.

The threat of aircraft to frontline troops and rear logistics is unparalleled, and it can even directly influence the advantages and disadvantages of a war and determine the outcome of a war.

Just imagine, the front-line troops and the rear logistics lines are all harassed or even cut off by aircraft, so is there still a chance to fight this war?

It may be worth fighting, but it will test the army's morale and trust in the leader.It is not uncommon to turn defeat into victory under absolute disadvantage, but this does not mean that everyone can do it.

After receiving Arthur's affirmative reply, the two were still a little surprised, and asked: "Your Highness, as far as the current situation is concerned, the steam plane has no possibility of success. Although it cannot be concluded that the steam plane cannot fly, it is definitely a need. It is something that can only be explored by investing a lot of energy and crazy experiments. And do the functions of steam planes and airships overlap? Even if steam planes can fly into the sky, they cannot achieve the huge transportation capacity of airships."

Arthur shook his head with a smile, and said: "The functions of airships and airplanes do not conflict, and as far as I know, someone in the United States has developed an airplane that can fly into the sky, but it is still in the experiment. I hope you can pay attention to it." Aircraft research is more important to Australia than airships. After the construction of airships has achieved results, you should focus on the research and development of aircraft. Externally, you are only responsible for the research and development of airships. But in fact, you should pay more attention to the research of aircraft, understand?"

Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Dürr looked at each other and suddenly realized.

Although Arthur invited them to come to Australia and asked them to imitate an LZ-1, this does not mean that the main research and development direction of Australia is the airship, but a steam plane that has a similar function to the airship.

As for why they are used, maybe because they are experts in the field of aviation?

"I understand, Your Highness. After building the imitation of the LZ-1 rigid airship, we will start to focus on the research of the steam plane." Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr said quite tacitly .

Although the research goals are different from the airship they originally imagined, they are almost all things in the aviation field.

They still understand the research and development ideas of aircraft, and they have also dabbled in aerodynamics.

Anyway, the research funds and salaries they are more concerned about will not be reduced, or even increased, so it doesn't matter what they study.

What's more, Arthur also promised to hire more experts in Europe to help them. The failed products of steam planes were all invented by individuals. With the efforts of a country with a lot of funds, is it still afraid that a successful product will not be invented?
As for Arthur's claim that someone in the United States has successfully invented a flying airplane, Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr did not doubt it.

As the Duke of a country, what he said is still very convincing.

Seeing that both Theodor Kerber and Ludwig Durr agreed to study the aircraft plan, Arthur nodded with satisfaction and said: "Australia will establish an airship research center, and you will all be the heads of the research center." People. Your first batch of research funds will arrive soon. I hope you will manufacture the imitation products of LZ-1 as quickly as possible, and then invest in the research and development of aircraft as soon as possible. There is an engine expert in Australia, maybe He can also help you in the process of developing your aircraft. In short, I hope to see results as soon as possible."

Teodor Kerber nodded, looked at his old partner, and said tentatively: "Your Highness, I hope Australia can provide us with some books on aerodynamics and aviation, and experts in this field I hope to arrive as soon as possible. We will invest in research as quickly as possible, and we will definitely not disappoint your expectations."

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