I ask you to build tractors, but you build rockets?

When people entered the darkroom again 30 minutes later, even after strong heat dissipation from the ventilation system, they could still feel the heat on their faces as soon as they entered.

"Blazing Sun" only lasted one second of ignition, but it had completely burned through the 1-meter-thick steel block on the front. The sandbags piled up against the wall behind it and soaked with water were also torn and collapsed. It was obviously too powerful.

The power output of nearly 10 megawatts in that second directly heated the entire piece of steel. Although it looked normal, the slight heat emitted still proved its current high temperature.

There was a large hole about 8cm in diameter in the middle area that was attacked. The surrounding area was covered with molten steel that solidified as it flowed downwards. It looked like plastic that had been inserted by a red iron rod.

A small part of the inner wall is extremely smooth, as exquisite as the surface polished by particle flow, showing a strange bright color.

Everyone resisted the urge to come forward and touch it, and carefully observed around the penetrated steel target, only to discover that the burned-through molten hole was not a perfect cylindrical shape, and was irregular in many places.

An officer found a crowbar from the side and knocked hard on the hole that was penetrated, making a dull thud.

"I'm... damned."

Zhao Xiaowen, who had just asked someone to check the verification machine, also came over and sighed with the same surprise:

"Because we couldn't determine the power, we had previously limited the total output power to less than 1.5 megawatts. This is the first full-scale attack. Fortunately, sandbags were placed, otherwise a hole would have been made in the wall.

The 25-minute limit output time has only been tested on the light source. After the plasma mirror was combined, it was only tested for 7 seconds at most. It had to be changed to a different place to fully test it. "

"How much will this thing attenuate when launched from space?"

An older expert asked a question. When he introduced himself before, he only said his surname was "Lu". He was the director of a digital research institute, and he was also the first person to discover the abnormality in the wall material.

"Not much. As long as it doesn't go through particularly thick clouds, the attenuation will not exceed 8%. The light source we use has a relatively short wavelength. After refraction, it has been biased towards purple light, so the attenuation is not high.

However, our current technology can only guarantee an effective range of up to 300 kilometers, preferably around 200 kilometers. At the same time, if it is to attack ground targets, we currently do not have such powerful control technology. "

Lu Qiu: "I remember that you have the precise locking technology of the Chiwu series, and it is in a synchronous orbit."

"The end diffusion area of ​​the microwave is 1 kilometer in diameter, and it is aimed at a fixed target, unless you plan to use lasers to bombard underground fortresses."

Neither of them had any evasion about what they discussed with each other. In fact, whether it was the base reporting or when Lu Qiu and others flew over, the first thing that came to mind was the space-based laser cannon. After all, the combination of satellite + laser is very popular in various countries. They are all regular customers in future weapons research.

However, Zhao Xiaowen's cold water did not disappoint Lu Qiu. After all, for laser weapons at this stage, the main problem is range and power.

Although Chiyang is large and heavy, it can already be equipped on warships, such as the Type 055, which has just been launched and has not yet entered service, as well as the entire series of destroyers after 052C, and even the 054A frigate.

The power requirement of 1 megawatt is still easily met, especially for large ships.

And as long as the targeting system can keep up, the capabilities demonstrated by the Blazing Sun can completely replace short-, medium-, and even long-range air defense missiles. A laser cannon can support an air defense network of 200 to 300 kilometers, and can even directly attack close to the ground. For satellites in orbit, the success rate is frighteningly high.

The eyes of the three young officers were even more intense, and one of them immediately said:

"This verification machine will be modified as it is now. The Navy will send three of them first. One will be installed on the landing ship for testing, one will be given to the aircraft carrier, and one will be given to 055!"

"The Army also needs it. It's not heavy at 18 tons...it's just too big. If it can be mounted on a tracked chassis to accompany the propulsion operations, a regiment of helicopters will have to get down when it comes!"

Two people expressed their opinions one after another, and the remaining one said excitedly:

"The Air Force also bought five units, and installed them on... just installed bombs on... Yun-20, Yun-8 and Yun-9 should also work, right?

No, we have to study space-based cannons and think of ways to get them out, so they can be fired by land, sea and air! "

His last sentence instantly caused the other two people to frown, but they still seemed to be full of excitement without realizing it.

Lin Ju finally knew the identities of the three representatives, but all three of them were wearing dark green army uniforms, which looked quite confusing.

But before he could speak, Zhong Chengcheng next to him said to him:

"You'd better move this research laboratory to Qingshan Base. It's too complicated here and it's not easy to keep it secret.

And don’t tell anyone about this thing... Hey, you know, when the concept of laser smelting satellite was proposed, we thought of its weapon use, but we didn’t think this thing would be available in a few years.

Now we still have to think of a way to deal with it. Even if we really launch a smelting satellite, I'm afraid it will cause international shock. "

Zhong Cheng can completely imagine the reactions of various countries when this thing flies in the sky. It is no exaggeration to say that it is scarier than deploying nuclear bombs in space. After all, lasers can also destroy other ground troops and warships, and can interfere in almost all wars on the earth.

However, before Lin Ju could answer, the naval officer replied dissatisfiedly:

“It is necessary to keep it secret, but there is no need to hide it. After finally getting the advantage of being able to overtake in corners, is there any reason to discard it?

If you do it boldly, the Navy can also support the development of laser satellites! "

"What words!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a louder voice followed:

“The Air Force is about to reorganize its aerospace force. It’s an aerospace force. What’s an aerospace force without space weapons?

This is a big strategic issue. Director Zhong, the Air Force will never allow the progress of the laser cannon to be suppressed. It must not only develop it, but also do it in a big way!

Project 909 is coming to an end soon. There are space fighters and laser cannons. Only then will the aerospace army have decent weapons and equipment.

Even if we buy a hundred less fourth-generation aircraft, we must still get a space-based laser cannon! "

Is the Air Force reorganizing its Aerospace Force?

Lin Ju was surprised to hear another piece of gossip, and then watched a few people chatting and talking to each other and started to get excited again. It was obvious that after seeing the results of the experiment, their emotions were very high, and they were so excited that they forgot their identities. .

On the other hand, the five technical experts rarely spoke and kept thinking. Director Lu touched his chin and thought for a long time, then asked Zhao Xiaowen thoughtfully:

"What is the target power and magnification of your smelting satellite?"

"The light source is 1 megawatt, and the magnification is 500 to more than 1,000 times. Depending on the progress, I hope it will be completed in one...two to three years."

"General Engineer Zhao, if this is the case, then EAST should be the one working closely with you, not us."