Chapter 892 Space Fighter Verification Test Flight

The Wanlair Air Force Base of the Northern Military Region was secretly declared martial law in the afternoon of the same day, and all base staff were prohibited from entering and from using any communication tools.

An hour later, several helicopters landed at the airport. More than 30 special forces in black combat uniforms and star assault rifles temporarily took over the defense of the air base under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Hassan, the deputy commander of the Black Hole Special Forces.

After Hassan made a mysterious phone call, a gray plane quietly appeared over Wanlair Air Force Base, like a ghost in the dark.

When the gray plane landed, it was immediately taken over by the 'black hole' special forces, and even the upper level of the air base could not be approached.

At ten o'clock at night, the roar of the aircraft engine came from the sky. As soon as the people in the air base heard this sound, they knew that it was definitely not a fighter, because the sound was different from the fighter.

Sure enough, when the plane landed on the runway with the indicator light, a small white jet airliner appeared in front of everyone. In Somalia, except for the president, there was only Li Mo, who was able to land the passenger plane at the military airport. At this time, it was so mysterious, only national defense. Major General Li Mo, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

All speculation was confirmed after Li Mo and a group of senior officers appeared in the command tower.

On the left of Li Mo, there is Major General Hussein, Chief of the General Staff of the National Defense Force, and on the right is Brigadier General Assad, the deputy commander of the Air Force. At least he is accompanied by officers above the colonel. Of course, there must be members of the Meteor Commando who always accompany Li Mo.

Li Mo held up the telescope and looked at the gray fighter on the runway, and his hands trembled with excitement.

But soon, Li Mo frowned, "Assad, is this the 'space fighter'? How do I think it's a MiG-25?

This afternoon, Li Mo received a report from the Air Force Command and the "Space Fighter" research team of the Star Group's scientific research department. The first verification machine equipped with a "nuclear-powered engine" has been produced and will conduct a secret test flight tonight.

It is said that flying from Baidoa Aviation Industrial Park to Wanler Air Force Base showed that the verification aircraft was at least half successful, but Li Mo was suspicious when he saw the appearance of the plane.

"Commander, I think we should come closer and see the plane." Deputy Commander Assad smiled and suggested.

Li Mo looked at him in surprise and nodded. Everyone took a car to the side of the runway plane. A small searchlight shines on the plane. At a distance of a few meters, anyone can clearly observe the plane.

"I'm right. Isn't this a MiG-25?" Li Mo once again affirmed his guess, but when he saw the tail nozzle, he raised his eyebrows slightly. The nozzle seemed to be a little different, but he couldn't say it. After all, he was not a professional to study this, and there was no need to observe what the MiG-25 nozzle was like.

"Commander, Chief of Staff." At the beginning of the space fighter program, it was divided into two groups, one to design a new aircraft, and the other to verify the "cosmic wind" nuclear-powered engine. The former group becomes Group A, and the latter group is called Group B. The fighter we are seeing now is a plane modified by Group B on the basis of the MiG-25. The overall design of this aircraft is completely similar to the MiG-25, because the original design of the MiG-25 was originally a high-altitude high-speed interceptor, and the future 'space fighter' is also a high-altitude high-speed aircraft, with a certain similar surname. However, because the power of the 'Cosmic Wind' engine is stronger and longer-lasting, and the push-to-weight ratio is larger and faster, we use the original stainless steel fuselage material used in the MiG-25, but uses the C-type special silicone oil alloy, which can ensure that the surface temperature of the aircraft fuselage exceeds 300 when the speed exceeds Mach 3. It will not disintegrate after the degree. However, because this fighter basically continues the design of the MiG-25 fighter, many aspects have lagged behind and shortcomings, the maximum flight speed of this verification aircraft is expected to not exceed Mach 4 and the flight altitude will not exceed 37,000 meters. Tonight, we mainly test the range to test the normal working life of the engine. To put it simply, I hope to get the operation of the engine under the maximum loss of aircraft parts through the evening test.

Li Mo and Hussein both seem to understand, but at least they understand that this fighter is not a real 'space fighter'.

"Assad, how do you guarantee the unexpected situation in the middle of the plane? What if there is an accident, the safety of the pilot and the wreckage fall into the hands of other countries? Chief of General Staff Hussein asked a question that Li Mo also intended to ask.

To test the working condition of the engine with the maximum wear of aircraft parts, it is generally carried out in one test flight after another, and the engine that uses fuel in a common sense can fly and accumulate hundreds or more flight time through take-offs and landings again and again, which is a nuclear-powered aircraft. If you add to test the range of the plane, let's not say whether the pilot's body and energy can be sustained for such a long time, and if there is an aircraft failure in other areas, the final result will be that the 'space fighter' will be exposed and the wreckage will fall into the hands of other countries.

No one wants to encounter such a situation.

Assad, the deputy commander of the Air Force, explained, "The test flight tonight does not mean that we must wait until the aircraft parts are worn out to the point where they need to be replaced and repaired. We plan to test fly 20,000 kilometers under normal circumstances, and on the plane, we are also equipped with a 'monitoring system' to put the main Parts, especially those prone to wear and failure, are included in the monitoring system, which allows pilots to have an intuitive understanding of the condition of the aircraft, so that they can immediately change the flight route and make decisions to return and abandon the plane. Moreover, we have also formulated a flight route to take off from here, fly south along the East African continental shelf, and finally bypass the Cape of Good Hope to return near the equatorial line. The total journey is expected to be about 19,000 kilometers. Because the route is on the sea, the plane has to be abandoned when it breaks down, and it can also ensure that the wreckage falls into the ocean. On the engine, we also installed a small destruction system. If such an accident really happens, this self-destruction system can destroy the core of the engine, the 'supermatter cycle core'.

"Twhy thousand kilometers?" Li Mo said silently, "If you fly 20,000 kilometers, at what speed?" Three Mach? Mach 4? Even the F-22 Raptor fighter can only cruise at supersonic speed, which is far from cruising at the speed of Mach 3 or 4, right?

Assad said with a proud look on his face when he heard it, "Of course, the 'Bird of Prey' fighter also has a cruising speed of only 1.82, only half of ours. If it is a truly well-designed full version of the 'space fighter', this speed will be even greater. Of course, the requirements for pilots are also higher. "."

Cruise at the speed of Mach 3 or 4? This is something that no one else dares to think of. Even those famous aviation experts dare not open this mouth. Now there are aircraft with a flight speed exceeding Mach 3, but it is a short flight speed under the condition of additional force, which may be only a few seconds or more than a second. And the 'space fighter' cruises at this speed, the difference is too big to be measured.

"Is it Karim?" Li Mo looked up at the cockpit of the plane, and the face of the young man inside made Li Mo a little familiar.

Deputy Commander Assad was stunned and nodded with a smile, "That's the boy. In the 'Strategic Air Force' pilot training program, his physical fitness meets the requirements, so he can surpass ace pilots like Jababa to become the pilot of this test flight. When I went to announce the news, the boy was in the limelight.

In such a short time, it is impossible to do a complete training for the pilot, and we can only choose the best among the existing high-quality pilots. Karim, the pilot who destroyed the terrorist car, stood out.

"He is very lucky." Li Mo suddenly said with a smile.

Deputy Commander Assad also nodded and said with a smile, "I think this test flight will be a complete success with the help of this boy's luck."

"Go and call him down, and I'll say a few words." Li Mo looked at Karim in the cockpit and said to Assad.

Soon, Karim, dressed almost like an astronaut, came to Li Mo to salute.

After Li Mo returned the gift, he looked at the young pilot solemnly and asked, "Karim, do you know what this test flight represents?"

"Syar, this test flight represents the highest honor of the pilot, and my name will be recorded in history." Karim answered loudly without thinking about it.

Li Li Mo and Hussain were stunned when they heard the words, and then laughed. Karim thought his answer was inappropriate, and his face suddenly turned a little red.

Li Mo smiled and patted Karim on the shoulder and said, "You are all right. This is a miracle in the history of aviation, and as a witness to this miracle, your name will be remembered by future generations. But..."

Li Mo's words turned around and said seriously, "You should also understand that this test flight also has a great danger, because this is an aircraft that has not been strictly tested. She may have many shortcomings. As a pilot, your life safety is not guaranteed. Once an accident occurs, it will be in the vast expanse. Our rescue team at sea may not be able to find you in time. Karim, now I'll give you another chance, and you can opt out.

However, Karim's performance made Li Mo a little disappointed, but more gratified. He thought that the young man would at least hesitate when he heard that his life was in danger, but Karim replied indifferently, "Sir, compared with witnessing miracles, I think my life is insignificant. And I have confidence in her. I have always been lucky, and Allah will bless me to succeed.

(to be continued)