The top student must be diligent.

Chapter 271: Fighting Terror or Fighting Falsehood?

The entire H-20 project started running again.

The entire project team had basically come to a standstill because of the deadlock on the engine. Many researchers returned to their original positions and began to study new things.

Now, as the problem of turbine blade materials has been almost perfectly solved, Wang Changhong, the chief designer, immediately reassembled the team and began to prepare for the final step.

Of course, the engine must be installed first.

With the super-large cup version of the control furnace working at full capacity, all the turbine blades were finally produced.

Of course, some surface treatment will be required on these blades afterwards.

The main ones are coatings, etc. These coatings can further improve the overall performance of the blades, such as improving thermal conductivity and other properties. This step also takes a certain amount of time.

Just like that, about a month and a half later, the blades were completely processed and reassembled with the engine, and then taken to the JF-22 base, one of the most advanced wind tunnel facilities in the country.

"Is this our engine?"

"Yes."

In front of the wind tunnel, Xiao Yi looked at a cylindrical device hoisted in front.

Today is the day when the engine is officially tested. He was also invited to come to the scene to witness with his own eyes what kind of performance this domestically-made engine will be able to demonstrate.

The cylindrical device in front of you is the engine.

"Come to think of it, I don't even know what this engine is called."

Xiao Yi asked again.

Wang Changhong next to him smiled and said, "The WS-20S is basically going to be called this."

Xiao Yi nodded.

There were rumors that the WS-20 would be installed on strategic bombers. Now that it has been upgraded and turned into 20S, it is normal.

At this time, the intercom in Wang Changhong's hand rang: "Chief Engineer Wang, the wind tunnel has been debugged and successfully connected to the engine. You and Chief Engineer Xiao can come back."

"Okay, I'll be right back."

Wang Changhong responded, then he turned to Xiao Yi and said, "Chief Engineer Xiao, let's go back to the control room."

Xiao Yi nodded.

I returned to the control room, where there were quite a few people watching.

Soon, the testing began.

The first step is a preliminary test to confirm that the engine and wind tunnel can start normally.

This step is naturally not a big problem.

After that, the formal experiment began.

As the operator started the wind tunnel and the engine, the sound of wind whistling suddenly sounded, and extremely strong winds suddenly came from the more than 260-meter-long wind tunnel.

If a person stood here, he would probably immediately look at this piece and that piece.

Of course, the wind tunnel started roaring, and the WS-20S was no different, starting at the same time, and both kept the same rhythm throughout.

The powerful propulsion force of the tail flame allows it to always withstand the strong wind brought by the wind tunnel, so that the connecting chain hanging it always remains in a vertical state, as if there is no force at all.

Inside the control room, everyone held their breath as they watched the situation unfold.

They all knew that what comes next was the key, and now it was just the beginning.

Just like that, as the thrust of the engine grew, the data from the sensor showed that the temperature in front of the turbine had reached 1873 degrees!
As for the operating temperature of the turbine blades, it has reached 1200 degrees.

However, everyone knows that it can still be mentioned!
Wang Changhong gave the order without hesitation: "Continue, 1300 working temperature, see how high the temperature in front of the turbine can reach!"

"Yes!"

The staff member responded excitedly, and then continued to increase his speed.

A moment later, when the operating temperature of the turbine blades reached 1300 degrees, everyone looked at the temperature in front of the turbine displayed on the big screen.

2027!

“Is this true…?”

They were already stunned.

Surprisingly, it exceeded 2000 degrees Celsius...

It is said that the American F135 engine has a turbine inlet temperature of 1950 degrees.

However, this is what is being said, and no one knows the actual situation.

But considering that Americans often brag about such data, the possibility that this data is false is higher.

In particular, based on some performances in actual combat, the F135's turbine inlet temperature does not seem to be able to reach 1950 degrees.

But no matter what, China will remain skeptical about this data for the time being and try to catch up.

Anyway, the Chinese have done this before...

But, now...

Not only did they catch up with the circulated data, they even exceeded it by a huge amount. What's more, they exceeded it by 2000 degrees!
2000 degrees.

This is definitely a milestone record in aviation history.

of course.

It's just 2000 degrees, it's not important.

Everyone's mood gradually calmed down and they began to pay attention to other data.

For example, the thrust directly reached 26 tons!
The overall thrust-to-weight ratio has reached an unprecedented 16:1.

In the past, no engine has ever been able to achieve such a thrust-to-weight ratio.

And now, they have achieved it.

"Am I dreaming……"

Someone couldn't help but murmur, and then the person next to him pinched him.

"Ouch, what are you doing?"

"Does it hurt?"

"nonsense!"

"Oh, that means you are not dreaming, and it also means I am not dreaming."

"What the hell..."

The researcher cursed, but then he turned his attention back to the data on the big screen and muttered, "I'm not dreaming. How great!"

The researchers around him nodded quietly.

Yes, I’m not dreaming, that’s great.

I wonder how many of them have dreamed of this scene before.

Even if they dreamed of this scene, they never dared to think about it this way.

The turbine inlet temperature exceeds 2000 degrees, the thrust is up to 26 tons, and the thrust-to-weight ratio is 16:1.

This is simply a miracle in industrial history!

And this miracle was achieved by them together!
The second hand moves gradually.

The two minutes are up.

"It's time to turn off the afterburner."

Wang Changhong said.

"Yes!"

The operator quickly shut down the afterburner.

For the engine, in order to achieve maximum thrust, it needs the help of the afterburner.

However, it is impossible for the engine to run at maximum thrust all the time. Generally speaking, two minutes is enough to respond in the air, especially at such thrust, otherwise it will cause damage to the material.

The single engine has a thrust of 26 tons, and the H-104 will be equipped with four engines, which means a total thrust of tons.

As a strategic bomber, such terrible thrust brings a larger payload and a larger combat radius.

Whether it is the payload or the combat radius, it directly represents the strategic importance of a strategic bomber.

This is the meaning of the word "strategy".

Suddenly, everyone present became more and more excited.

"it is good!"

"Brilliant!"

"That's awesome!"

"This isn't invincible!"

Many researchers present high-fived and hugged each other.

Wang Changhong also had a smile on his face.

His smile was particularly relaxed, and the pressure of so many years seemed to be released at this moment. Turning his head, he held Xiao Yi's hand.

"Chief Engineer Xiao, on behalf of all members of the H-20 project team, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

Xiao Yi waved his hand and said, "I just provided a little help, it's nothing."

Then, he looked at the researchers present and said, "The most important thing is the contribution made by everyone in the project team."

Wang Changhong smiled.

"That's what they say, but the reality is, everyone of us knows it."

"For those of us who are engaged in large-scale design, most of the time we are stuck with this problem."

"And just this one problem is enough to delay the entire project for months or even years."

Wang Changhong said: "It's like the first wall material of nuclear fusion."

"Then there are the fan blade materials for aircraft engines."

"If this problem is not solved, the entire project will be stuck and time will be wasted."

He smiled and said, "So, we made the right decision by thinking of asking Chief Engineer Xiao for help."

"What a great move."

"When it comes to materials, you're the one!"

As he said that, he gave Xiao Yi a thumbs up.

"I will definitely recommend Chief Engineer Xiao to other friends in our country who have similar projects. All the problems will be solved if you go there."

When Xiao Yi heard this, he waved his hands and said, "No need for that. Once you call me, I probably won't be able to rest for a while."

"Hahaha!"

Wang Changhong laughed and said, "That's true."

"Then I still don't recommend it. Chief Engineer Xiao has solved nuclear fusion, and now he has solved our material problem. I also heard that you have solved the hailstone conjecture in mathematics. Now you really should take a good rest."

"I also learned about your situation that week from Mingya."

He patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Although it is said that you should work hard when you are young, Chief Xiao still has the right to relax."

Then, he said to the people present without saying anything more, "Okay, you can stop now, start collecting all the data, and then start debugging!"

"Yes!"

The operator responded immediately and then shut down the wind tunnel and the engine.

The whistling of the wind gradually died down.

Everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

But everyone present knew that history had just been made here.

……

In the next few days, they conducted many experiments, including more extreme experiments. They also adjusted the engine's output power according to actual performance, so that the engine's various states could reach an optimal situation.

But no matter what, as of now, the performance of the WS-20S engine has reached an unprecedented level.

According to current model calculations, once the H-2.5 is equipped with this engine, its maximum speed may even reach Mach .

This is 22 Mach faster than the F0.25!

0.25 Mach is approximately equivalent to 85 meters per second.

Therefore, if the F22 tries to attack the H-, it will only face one outcome, which is that it will be thrown away in the blink of an eye and only a small dot can be seen.

The missiles had no chance to lock onto anything.

Of course, in most cases, strategic bombers will not face fighter jets directly.

After all, today's strategic bombers mainly rely on beyond-visual-range strikes.

Eight thousand kilometers away, a missile can blow up the Japanese hilltop. At this time, the combat radius is very important.

Therefore, the most important improvement brought by the WS-20S engine is the combat radius. With greater thrust, it can naturally carry more fuel and provide a longer combat distance.

According to calculations, with the current enhanced version of the engine, the combat radius of the H-9000 may be able to reach more than 19000 kilometers, and the maximum range will be around kilometers.

This means that it only needs to refuel once in the air to fly almost completely around the earth.

If you keep the economy cruise mode, you can stay in the air for a full 30 hours!
With such a terrifying range, once a war breaks out, it will become a real sky ghost with its stealth capability, making the enemy never know whether there is such a fortress-like aircraft flying in their sky.

……

Before long, the news spread in the domestic aviation circle - of course, it was spread deliberately, and the news was also forged.

[The WS-20S engine has a thrust of 23 tons and a thrust-to-weight ratio of 13.8:1. ]

As soon as this news came out, it caused a stir in the domestic aviation industry.

People in the field were all in disbelief.

[23 tons? 13.8:1? Are these numbers serious?]

[Can our engine also reach this level? ]

[The thrust is easy to say, but isn’t the thrust-to-weight ratio a bit outrageous? 13.8, this is too much of an improvement. ]

[It's probably fake news. Our technology is not yet at this level, at least not in terms of materials. After all, aren't we all the War Propaganda Bureau? How come we have become the War Terrorism Bureau now? ]

[You are a little too unconfident. I heard that Xiao Yi was invited by Chief Engineer Wang to join the research team of the H-20. I don't need to say much about Chief Engineer Xiao's achievements in materials, right? ]

[Shit, is this true? Now I have to believe it.]

[Ah? Where did this news come from? Chief Engineer Xiao also did it? ]

[Now I believe it. Maybe it is not the Terrorism Bureau anymore, but has become the Strategic Propaganda Bureau again.]

【Shh, this may not be said. 】

【Hello everyone, I am a netizen from northern China. I am very interested in this matter. Can you tell me some relevant news? I will pay you.】

[The one above? I’ve reported it, I’m sure I’ll make the 500,000 yuan]

[I also reported it, let’s see if I can get another 50 yuan]

[At a glance, it's all words from many years ago]

……

It goes without saying whether this netizen from northern mainland China is real or fake.

But anyway, among the people who knew the news, there must be spies from various countries.

Subsequently, relevant reports appeared on the desks of leaders of various countries.

This news immediately surprised them.

……

White House.

"How big is this improvement?"

The President looked at the report in his hand and asked with a frown.

The defense minister in front of him was silent for a moment, then replied: "I can only say that it is far beyond our imagination."

"Our most advanced engine currently has a thrust-to-weight ratio of only 12:1. The thrust-to-weight ratio of 13.8 is far beyond our expectations."

"As for the 23-ton thrust, it is much stronger than our most advanced bomber engine."

"That is to say, whether in terms of thrust or thrust-to-weight ratio, their H-20 completely surpasses ours."

The President frowned.

"Could it be fake news?"

The Minister of Defense was silent for a moment, then said: "Based on the information we have received so far, it is very likely to be true, especially Xiao Yi, who has also been confirmed to have participated in the research and development."

Their intelligence can still provide some information about the situation inside the JF-22 wind tunnel base. Even if they cannot find out the details, they can still understand the general situation.

Therefore, there is a great deal of truth in this matter.

"Fake!"

The president couldn't help but curse.

"Is it true that Xiao Yi has no questions that can stump him?"

No one around responded.

After a moment, the Secretary of State made a joke and said, "At least he can't develop a time machine yet."

Then he coughed and said, “Mr. President, I think what needs to be done now is to condemn their behavior, which is a manifestation of wanting to start another arms race.”

The president said: "Isn't there a possibility that we can just fight them directly?"

Everyone present suddenly looked horrified.

No, buddy, don’t you know that in 2024, they just tested an intercontinental missile, which flew 1.2 kilometers and hit the target accurately?

The distance from China to Washington is closer than 1.2 kilometers!
(End of this chapter)