The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Chapter 1022 Now we’re starting from scratch

7:05 am Beijing time.

Wentian City Launch Site.

The ground was empty at this time, and the red flag was fluttering in the wind.

Everything was quiet inside Wentian City. Even the sound of the wind seemed to have stopped, probably for fear of startling the big guy inside.

The Dongfeng-2, a rocket that carries the hopes of countless people and embodies many of the world's top technologies, stands quietly on the launch pad, towering tall. After the launch pad is laid down, it is like a lion waking up, ready to show its strength to the world.

As the countdown sound gradually returned to zero, everything became solemn and tense, the air froze, and anyone who witnessed this moment could not help but hold their breath.

As the ignition command was issued, the ground began to tremble. The guide chute first emitted a dull roar, followed by thick smoke. Milky white steam mixed with the smoke and dust on the ground, as if rushing to gush out from the bottom of the missile along the guide chute.

Water vapor is transferred from under the guide trough, and the evaporation of water absorbs a large amount of heat, thereby effectively reducing the heat of the launch pad and protecting the stability of the launch pad, that is, protecting the stability of the missile before it takes off.

At that moment, the sky was blocked out and the entire launch site was shrouded in smoke and dust, which was truly shocking.

The view of the launch pad had long been obscured by steam and dust. It could only be vaguely observed through the gaps created by the slight breeze that the standing missiles were also shaking with the earth.

The people in white coats subconsciously clenched their fists, staring at their "darling child" through the thick glass. Everyone couldn't help but sweat for it.

"We can't fail. We can't fail again this time. We need to fight for our reputation~!"

Compared with the staff in military uniforms, these scientific researchers are under the greatest pressure.

Because every component inside the firecracker is the result of their hard work. For soldiers, it is a weapon and a sharp sword to safeguard national defense, but for scientific workers, this firecracker is definitely closer to them than their own children.

"The horizontal angle is normal~!"

"The tilt angle is normal~!"

"The temperature sensor is normal~!"

“…Normal~!”

In the underground command center, each staff member stared at his workbench, looking at the vibrating instruments and pointers, and reported loudly the situation on his side.

“Boom~Boom~!”

Maybe two seconds later, maybe three seconds later, the flame at the bottom of the DF-2 was finally seen by the command center. The gushing flames were like a giant dragon with bared fangs and claws, announcing its existence to the surroundings.

The raging flames illuminated the surroundings, and the roar that followed was deafening. The fields changed color at this moment.

It was as if an invisible giant hand slowly lifted the missile upwards, and the huge body of the Dongfeng-2 gradually left the launch pad. The rising flames were confined in a cage at the tail. After leaving the launch pad, it could only vent its energy toward the bottom of the missile.

Ten meters, twenty meters, thirty meters. The initial upward process was like a shadow play on a screen, frame by frame, so slow that one could not help but feel anxious for it.

Only when the altitude goes higher can you intuitively feel the kinetic energy released by the missile.

The speed is getting faster and faster, the altitude is getting higher and higher, the flames are venting to the ground, the pressure of the expanding air flow is compressed by the atmospheric pressure, and even a ring-shaped plasma state appears, which is the sign of the Mach ring.

The resulting effect is an umbrella-shaped shock wave beam appearing at the top of the missile, which is the effect that occurs when the air is extremely compressed.

It seemed as if a second sun appeared in the sky, but this one was long and cylindrical, emitting charming light. It went towards the sky, leaving behind a dazzling light trail.

"Altitude 1500~!"

"Altitude 1840~!" "Altitude 2520~!"

With the appearance of the second Mach loop, the missile's engine sound became louder, like a thunder exploding in the air, cutting through the sky, like a shining meteor, making everyone who witnessed it couldn't help but admire it.

At this stage, it is not time to adjust the posture. What is a ballistic missile? It must first be able to break through the atmosphere and get rid of the influence of gravity. Otherwise, flying within the atmosphere can only be called a cruise missile, and what matters is the thrust of the engine.

As the saying goes, great strength makes bricks fly. The engine at the bottom of the DF-2 has a thrust of more than 40 tons, which pushes a takeoff weight of less than 30 tons. During the climbing phase, it is like an old lady walking unsteadily. As time goes by, it walks younger and younger, and more and more lightly, until it throws away its crutches and runs with big strides.

The shaking ground gradually returned to calm, leaving only the rising stage, the smoke trail left behind, and the missile shining with dazzling light, getting farther and farther away from the ground.

Dozens of seconds later, the DF-2 broke through the stratosphere, the highest altitude currently reachable by fighter jets.

During the process, the shock wave caused by the missile launch distorted the surrounding air, forming a strange meteorological phenomenon and pushing the spectacular scene to a climax.

When it broke through the clouds, disappeared in the telescope, and reached the predetermined height, the atmosphere in the command center suddenly froze and hovered, and everyone held their breath.

"Radar No. 1 has captured the target signal, speed, Mach 10~!"

"Radio command control activated~!"

"Start attitude adjustment, inertial gyro electrolytic integrator is engaged, enter the established orbit~!"

The sound of notifications made all the people on the scene feel nervous. Every report meant that they might face failure in the next second. After all, the last time they failed was during this process.

The red frame on the screen shows the rocket's operating data, and the green screen shows the Dongfeng-2's current trajectory.

As the missiles moved farther and farther away and disappeared from sight,
"Swing is normal, roll is normal, engine is running normally, self-destruct device has been turned off, and it is expected to reach the target in four minutes~!"

Suddenly, a roar that resounded through the sky came from the command center, accompanied by cheers of excitement and excitement.

The scientific research experts in white coats couldn't help but stand up and applaud and cheer. Their faces were filled with bright smiles, and their eyes showed excitement and pride. They hugged each other and high-fived each other to celebrate the arrival of this moment.

This nightmare-like hurdle was finally overcome.

The missile can be launched to the designated area, which is the best answer this time. The previous time, shortly after it was launched, the missile lost control, fell to the ground and turned into powder.

After redesigning, rearranging and completely renovating the interior, they finally got the answer they wanted. They were able to fly up and head towards the target point, which meant they passed, instead of the zero score they got last time.

It was too difficult, really too difficult. Everyone present remembered the discouragement when searching for crashed parts in the Gobi Desert. Many people cried at that time, and they searched while crying. It took a long time before they could barely piece together the wreckage.

Afterwards, they worked day and night to find the cause of the accident, analyze the cause of the accident, redesign and re-finalize the system. Everyone was struggling forward in this process, and the heavy burden made them breathless.

Now, it has been successful. The deactivation of the self-destruct device means that the only thing left is the difference between getting 80 points or full marks.

If the explosion occurs above the designated area, the score will be 80 points. If the explosion occurs in the designated area and at the designated height, the score will be 100 points. If the explosion fails, even if the plane crashes in the designated area, the score will still be 70 points.

Because the rest are all terminal problems, it is easy to find out the results, identify the key points, and make corresponding adjustments.

"Comrades, it's too early to be happy now. Passing the exam doesn't mean you don't have to go home and get punished. A full score is the serious attitude we should have. Missiles are expensive, and the country's funds are hard-earned!"

The commander-in-chief, who was wearing brown sunglasses, lowered his hand. Although he meant it as criticism, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He knew that they had been suppressing their emotions for too long.

(End of this chapter)