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Chapter 637: Dark Sword No. 's successful maiden flight, a moment that goes down in history

"Do you know that the international practice is that the amount of new technology adopted in a newly designed aircraft generally does not exceed 20%?"

"Statistical rules show that when a newly designed aircraft adopts more than 40% of new technology, the success rate of the aircraft is only 50%, or even less than 50%."

"The Dark Sword 1's new technology utilization rate exceeds 75 percent, which means the probability of this reconnaissance aircraft having an accident exceeds 80 percent."

"Aren't you afraid of sacrifice?"

Su Dingping did not answer immediately, but asked directly.

He needed to make the other party fully understand that the Dark Sword No. 1 was a brand-new fighter jet that Xie Zhenyu had never flown before. It was also the first high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft pioneered by the Longxia tribe, and the risks involved were enormous.

"Commander, I am willing to dedicate myself to the cause of the Air Force!"

Xie Zhenyu answered in a resounding voice without any hesitation.

Those resolute eyes revealed determination and resolve, and it was this spirit of sacrifice that enabled the Longxia tribe's military industry to rise and take off despite being blocked and suppressed.

Any rise requires a price. Revolution is not a dinner party. It requires countless heroes to follow one after another and move forward courageously!

"Very good, I approve."

Su Dingping answered very straightforwardly, "Next, I will provide you with one-on-one comprehensive guidance. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

"No matter how subtle the details are, you can point them out and I will help you make Dark Sword No. 1 even more perfect."

Xie Zhenyu quickly said, "Yes, Chief."

He felt extremely honored to receive personal guidance from Chief Engineer Su and to be taught step by step how to fly the Dark Sword No. 1 high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft.

Of course, I feel more confident.

Although all we get are some cold numbers and various parameters, the meaning of Su Dingping personally taking part in the battle is completely different.

Just like when every new warship was launched for its first sea trial, Su Dingping would personally board the ship as commander and conduct various tests.

In the next two days, Su Dingping trained Xie Zhenyu, helping him to completely master the driving of Dark Sword No. 1.

One day was left for Xie Zhenyu to explore on his own, while Su Dingping watched from the side, listened attentively to the various opinions he raised, and wrote them down one by one.

Any fighter jet is the result of the joint efforts of the chief engineer and the test pilot, and the creation of the Dark Sword No. 1 is no exception.

Only such ace pilots, real veteran pilots, can offer so many valuable suggestions.

Of course, he became familiar with Dark Sword No. 1 very quickly. It only took him half a day to master the various dashboard functions and operating skills.

It has to be said that an ace pilot is an ace pilot. He is different from others and has brought a lot of useful information to Su Dingping, which can be used in the future development of fighter jets.

Early in the morning on the third day, Xie Zhenyu put on the newly developed high-altitude pressure-resistant suit, held a fully enclosed helmet in his hand, and stood in front of Su Dingping.

"Report to the commander, I am ready."

"Requesting to board for the first test flight mission."

Xie Zhenyu asked in a very sonorous and powerful voice, his eyes were sharp and his spirits were high.

"Boarding."

Su Dingping patted Xie Zhenyu on the shoulder and gave an order.

"Yes!"

Next, with the help of ground crew, Xie Zhenyu boarded the Dark Sword No. 1 cockpit and closed the glass door.

Su Dingping did not stay, but took advantage of this time to turn around and go to the command console.

After taking a quick look at the various parameters and the flight climate, Su Dingping put on his headphones and picked up the microphone and said, "Xie Zhenyu, how do you feel? Are you ready?"

"Report to the commander, I feel good."

"I'm ready to take off at any time."

Xie Zhenyu's voice came from the headset, and his answer was very straightforward, which made Su Dingping feel a lot more relieved.

"Very good, you can now warm up the car."

After Su Dingping pondered for a moment, he gave the order, "Xie Zhenyu, take off on time in five minutes."

"Yes, Chief."

After Xie Zhenyu checked the various instrument panels and operating levers, he started the engine.

"Buzz!"

With a huge roar, the two engines roared and spewed out streams of hot liquid.

The next step is to check the aircraft's control rudder, flight tail and other moving parts for specific conditions. All of this is done with the cooperation of the ground crew.

After the inspection, the ground crew gave Xie Zhenyu in the cabin a thumbs-up and informed him of the result.

"Report to the commander, all inspections are completed."

"Request to slide out."

Xie Zhenyu reported directly into the communicator.

"Slide out."

After receiving the order, Xie Zhenyu immediately operated the Dark Sword No. 1 reconnaissance plane to slowly slide out of the huge hangar and taxied along the guide line towards the starting point of the runway.

Since the Dark Sword 1's taxiing and other ground projects had been tested in advance, today's maiden flight was extremely important.

All the test participants and scientific researchers in the base stared at the Dark Sword No. 1 as it glided along with their eyes wide open. They even lowered their breathing.

This is the first time that Dark Sword 1 has undergone a test flight, and its significance is naturally self-evident.

Once successful, it means that the Longxia Air Force will have its own high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft, thus filling the gap in this field in one fell swoop.

Having a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft of our own is of great significance to Longxia’s national defense construction!
Of course, once a loss occurs, the cost will be enormous. Not only will the opportunity be destroyed and people will die, but it will also undermine your confidence in advancing into this field!

The loss of a reconnaissance aircraft might still be able to be continued, but the loss of a top ace pilot is difficult to make up for. You have to know how huge the cost and time it takes to train such a top pilot is.

"Boss Su, do we need to remind Xie Zhenyu again?"

Professor Zhang at the side asked with a serious expression. His heart was in his throat and his eyes never left the relevant data on the computer screen.

The other professors and experts were also very nervous at this moment, but they did not have time to pay attention to these things. Instead, they stared at the data from various testing equipment.

"No, we have to trust him."

"Of course, we also have to believe in the Dark Sword No. 1 that we developed. Now it is a sword that soars into the sky."

Su Dingping said without turning his head. As the chief designer, he was more or less confident in the Dark Sword No. 1. At least he had a good idea of ​​this fighter. "Yes, President Su."

Professor Zhang nodded and continued to stare at the relevant data changes.

The other professors and experts also felt relieved, as if they had found a backbone.

At this time, the Dark Sword No. 1 was in very good condition, and all parameters were fluctuating within the normal range, without any abnormalities.

Finally, Dark Sword No. 1 stopped steadily at the starting point of the airport runway. From a distance, it looked like an eagle waiting for the flight order to be issued, with its eyes fixed on the blue sky, wanting to soar into the sky!
At this moment, there was no other sound in the entire base except the sound of the engine's surging power output. Even the wind was gentle, as if everything was creating the best conditions for the test flight.

"Reporting to the commander, Xie Zhenyu requested to take off."

At this time, Xie Zhenyu's voice came from Su Dingping's headphones, confident and full.

"take off!"

After Su Dingping glanced at the big screen in front of him, he gave the order directly.

As the order was given, all the people present subconsciously held their breath and cast their eyes towards the dark Dark Sword No. 1 at the starting point of the airport runway.

"Buzz!"

The roar of the engine is getting louder and louder, and the power output is getting stronger and stronger. It is ready to take off.

Following the guide's gestures, Dark Sword No. 1 rushed towards the runway like a wild horse, getting faster and faster. It didn't take long before it reached the speed required for takeoff.

The front wheel lifted up and the nose of the plane continued to rush forward towards the blue sky.

Only two seconds later, the rear wheels left the ground. Dark Sword No. 1 finally broke free from the constraints of the ground, rushed into the blue sky and continued to climb!
"Report to the commander, Dark Sword One has successfully taken off!"

Xie Zhenyu's voice came from the headphones, very calm and confident.

The values ​​displayed on the dashboard in the cockpit were very stable and in very good condition, just like an old fighter plane that had taken off many times.

At this moment, he finally understood why Su Dingping was so calm and assured that there would be no problem with the quality of this fighter.

When Dark Sword No. 1 completely left the ground, there was warm applause at the scene.

All the test participants were very happy because this was a successful start for the fighter jet test flight, making them feel that all their previous efforts were worth it!

"Very good, go on."

Su Dingping spoke to Hua Mi calmly.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't excited to see the first high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft he developed soar into the sky, but he remained calm and watched the changes in various experimental data quietly.

"Report, Dark Sword One has climbed to 7km! Speed ​​0.6 Mach!"

"Report, Dark Sword One has climbed to 14km! Speed ​​0.8 Mach!"

"Report, all parameters of Dark Sword No. 1 are normal and in good condition..."

The professors kept reporting the latest situation. They had determined the specific status of Dark Sword No. 1 through the various parameters displayed on the computer screen in front of them.

In order to test the aerial condition of Dark Sword No. 1, numerous testing equipment were installed inside the fighter. Although this increased the weight, it did not affect its flight performance.

"Reporting to the commander, Dark Sword One is operating normally. Requesting to test related flight projects."

In the cockpit of Dark Sword No. 1, Xie Zhenyu carefully controlled the reconnaissance plane to fly quickly, changing from a climbing state to a level state.

At this time, it is necessary to test a series of flight attitudes and collect various experimental data.

In any case, this was his first time operating this high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. Its performance was different from all the fighter jets he had flown before, and there were huge differences. Naturally, he was somewhat nervous.

But his rich flying experience and good psychological quality prevented him from being so scared, and his operations were naturally orderly.

At this time, the altitude of Dark Sword No. 22 was at km, which had exceeded the maximum ceiling of most fighter jets. The air here became thin, so he naturally put on a mask and activated the life support system.

The J-10 that had flown before could not reach this altitude at all, which means that this was also his first time to reach this altitude, so the challenge was still quite big.

However, having received rigorous training, he still remembered the test items to be carried out.

"Okay, let's follow the plan."

Su Dingping made a decision immediately. At this moment, the Dark Sword No. 1 was in a very stable state and was very suitable for various testing projects. Such a great opportunity naturally could not be missed.

The professors immediately began to carry out various test subjects, pushing the Dark Sword No. 1 to its extreme flight performance over and over again!

These test flight subjects are quite challenging even for Xie Zhenyu, an ace pilot.

However, after receiving the order, he still participated in the verification of the test flight subjects. Every time he was on the verge of death, but he was safe and sound.

After spending some time testing all the flight test subjects, Su Dingping looked at the time and let Xie Zhenyu return.

The test flight subjects in the morning have been completed. It is time for Xie Zhenyu to come back for a meal and then proceed to the next stage of test flights after lunch.

After the plane landed, as soon as it entered the hangar, members of the relevant expert group rushed up and conducted a comprehensive test on Dark Sword No. 1.

The medical team conducted a full-body examination on Xie Zhenyu to ensure that all his physical indicators were in line with the conditions before the test flight.

"We will conduct a super-high altitude test flight in the afternoon, which will be quite challenging."

Su Dingping came up to Xie Zhenyu in person, stared at him with burning eyes and asked.

"Sir, I have no problem."

Xie Zhenyu was very excited. "The performance of the Dark Sword No. 1 is very good. It is a very advanced high-altitude and high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. Its technical indicators are not behind the international mainstream at all, and it is even more advanced than the White Bear Tribe's reconnaissance aircraft."

"That's great. I'm glad you have this confidence."

Su Dingping nodded slightly. He was very satisfied with this.

The test flight subjects in the afternoon were relatively simple and did not require the pilot to consume too much energy. They simply skipped the previous 22km and flew directly to the maximum altitude.

23km! 24km!

The speed did not slow down at all, but continued to climb to higher altitudes.

"Report, reaching 24km altitude!"

Xie Zhenyu's voice came from the communicator. Su Dingping was still relieved and asked directly: "Xie Zhenyu, how do you feel?"

"Reporting to the commander, the reconnaissance plane is in good condition and I have no problem." Xie Zhenyu answered straightforwardly.

"Okay, let's keep climbing."

Su Dingping was naturally relieved and immediately gave the order.

(End of this chapter)