Chapter 903 Develop a Generation Design Generation

"The biggest disadvantage of swept-wing aircraft is the strength of the wing structure, which has been deeply troubled by many research organizations so far. When the current swept-wing aircraft reaches a certain speed, the outer wing will be distorted and deformed to both sides due to air resistance, and with the increase of the angle of attack of the wing, this bending and divergence phenomenon will be further aggravated, gradually forming a malicious cycle. When the speed reaches a certain critical point, it is easy to break the wing. The main way to solve this problem is to increase the structural strength of the wing. Even the existing material is titanium alloy with the highest strength, under the average speed of modern third-generation fighters, it also needs to increase the volume and density of the structure, just like a chopstick supporting the wing, but now two chopsticks are used, but this method increases the weight. Quantity, this is undoubtedly a very obvious failure for aircraft, so the advantages of the front sweeping wing design are obvious, but the disadvantages are also obvious. At least under the current technical conditions, although all countries are studying the front sweeping wing technology, most of the practical applications are still in the field of civil aviation, because the speed of aircraft in the civil aviation field is generally not High, the existing material is enough to support the front swept wing wing to resist bending divergence, and then gain more advantages than the swept wing.

Xu Dong stood in front and talked. Among the people below, in addition to some technical experts, non-technical personnel such as Li Mo and Deputy Commander Assad also understood it clearly.

"In terms of materials science, especially in the field of alloy materials, Star Group has mastered the world's most advanced technology and manufacturing technology. We have silicone oil alloys that are almost likely to become 'universal alloys'. At present, we have developed into more than a dozen types in two generations, basically meeting the material needs of relevant research and production. The mechanical energy of our second-generation silicon-uranium-magnesium alloy material is excellent, twice the strength of high-strength structural steel and 2.5 times that of super-hardness titanium alloy, while the density is only half that of structural steel, which is one-tenth smaller than that of super-hardness titanium alloy. More importantly, we use nuclear-powered engines. According to our test of the engine during this period, the maximum push-to-weight ratio exceeds that of lift engines and ramjet engines, which are close to rocket engines used in space. This is just because our current equipment can't meet the requirements, and we can't get accurate data in many aspects.

Li Mo's frown unfolded. From Xu Dong's words, he heard self-confidence. For these researchers, with self-confidence, there would be no difficulty. Now it seems very likely that the 'space fighter' plan will be completed within his expectation.

"Since the advantages of the forward skid-wing technology are so obvious, and we have overcome the shortcomings, does it mean that you have planned to use the front-sweeping-wing technology in 'space fighters'?" Deputy Commander Assad also asked happily. He is the deputy commander of the Air Force, and Li Mo usually does not manage the internal affairs of the Air Force. He is the real master of the Air Force, and the 'space fighter' is the key to the strength of the Somali Air Force, so Assad is very concerned about every detail of the development.

Hearing Assad's question, Xu Dong smiled and said, "The use of the front swept-wing design is just one of the two plans we have come up with so far. We call this plan the 'forward swept-wing plan' internally. Next, I want to show you another plan - the flying wing plan."

As soon as Xu Dong's words fell, the electronic screen on the wall changed. The original 'Su-47' fighter disappeared, and another shape of aircraft appeared. This time, without Assad's mouth, Li Mo knew who this shape was borrowed from.

"B-2 strategic bomber?" Li Mo said in surprise.

The plane on the electronic screen is like a reduced version of a B-2 strategic bomber, but after a careful look, Li Mo still found some differences. First of all, both of them adopt a wing structure with a wing body fusion. The rear edge of the wing is zigzag, but the difference is that the front edge of the wing is not a straight line, but a concave angle near the fuselage. If you look from above, you can put a Su-27 fighter whose nose and tail were cut off. Moreover, the wing sweep angle of this design is very large, and the wing is not as long as that of the B-2 bomber.

"This is just a schematic, because this design is much more difficult than the first one." Xu Dong said with a serious face.

"The idea of the research team is that at present, because we need to speed up the time, we mainly focus on the 'front swept wing scheme'. After the design of the 'front swept wing scheme' is completed, we will further study the shape of the wing, because everyone knows that the aircraft shape design will become simpler and simpler with the development of technology. According to the principle of aerodynamics, a flying saucer-shaped aircraft may really appear in the future, and the flying wing shape can be regarded as a stage of the development direction of the aircraft, because it removes the tail compared with conventional aircraft. This is a breakthrough in technological development, and maybe even the wings can be removed in the future.

At this time, Li Mo understood that the two solutions produced by the 'Space Fighter' research team were taken out in a hurry. The design is also at the current technical level, which is characterized by mature technology, safety and reliability. Although the flying wing plane was discovered and applied a long time ago, it is not the mainstream in the current aviation industry and cannot become the mainstream. First, the development direction is wrong, second, there are technical problems, and third, it does not meet the current needs. Therefore, the "space fighter" research and development team took the "flying wing plan" as the future development goal. Just like many countries' research and development of weapons, equip a generation, develop a generation and design a 'sustainable' development plan for a generation.

"Xu Dong, when do you think the 'forward-wing' space fighters can be finalized for production?" Li Mo finally asked the most important question.

The plan has been taken out, and the plan has been made, but when it will be completed is what Li Mo values most. Because there is always a sense of urgency and crisis in his heart now.

Since nuclear weapons intimidation is not really invincible, Li Mo is 100% enthusiastic about the development of conventional forces. Time has once again become the object of Li Mo's race.

Xu Dong hesitated for a moment before replying, "It's about the second half of next year." He didn't have the confidence to say this himself.

And Li Mo is still not satisfied with this time. Now, until the second half of next year, there are still nine months. It is too difficult for a plane to go from paper to physical object. This is not a complete and mature design drawing, and there is also a more detailed verification of the aircraft. This process takes a lot of time.

"Well, that's it. We should ensure the safety of the plane as much as possible. I don't want to be able to test fly at that time." Li Mo nodded and acquiesced to this guarantee.

Leaving the Baidoa Industrial Park, Li Mo returned to Mogadishu.

Instead of going to the Ministry of National Defense, he returned to the family home of the General Staff. He hasn't been back here in the past two days since he came back from North Korea.

In ancient times, there were three countries that did not enter. Li Mo didn't know why he was so busy.

In the yard, his son Li Chen was chasing with his sister Jiang Yunyun, but the adult lion's head lay lazily in the shade of a tree to enjoy the cool. Seeing Li Mo coming back, this guy just glanced at him.

Li Mo did not disturb the children and went straight back to the house, only to find that his father Li Haojun and Li Yanran's father Li Zhendong were at home.

The two people didn't know what they had last year, transferred their studies to others, and then worked together to complete a 'journey to Africa', threatening to put every country in Africa aside to understand the local customs.

Li Mo did not stop them, but sent several people to protect them, including former members of wolf mercenaries, who have been in Africa for a long time and are familiar with them in many places. It's just that Li Mo knows that the two elders have only traveled to more than a dozen countries so far, and they have only walked less than one-third. Why are they back now?

"Dad, why did you come back?" Li Mo sat on the sofa and asked suspiciously that he was not in North Korea or in the industrial park these days, and he didn't pay attention to the news of the two elders for a while.

The two elders are much darker than before. It seems that in their 'Journey to Africa', they are not only by plane and car, otherwise they will not be so tanned, but Li Mo found that they are full of spirit, especially Li Zhendong, his father-in-law, who is in his fifties, giving people a feeling that he is in his forties. The Hao army is almost the same.

Li Zhendong glanced at Li Mo when he heard the words, but did not reply. He only teased Li Yinger in his arms, pinched his granddaughter's little hand and kept making faces, which made his granddaughter giggle. Li Haojun held two twin grandchildren in his arms, and his mother Fang Yuxiang stared dryly.

"I won't go. It's not too peaceful to go out to play now." Li Haojun said headlessly.

Li Mo frowned, and he knew that something must have happened. And why didn't the people sent to protect report?

"Now many places in Africa are very poor and chaotic. In the past, I only knew that Africa was relatively chaotic, but it was so chaotic. This time, I have traveled many places, mainly those small towns and relatively remote places, and finally let me see what chaos is." Li Zhendong seemed to see his son-in-law's thoughts and said casually.

"Do you know how to run around? At that time, it was said that you two were in several big cities and insisted on drilling into those remote places. This time, you were almost kidnapped by a local tribe. The mother-in-law beside her was a little nagging.

Li Mo knew what had happened, and he also felt very funny in his heart. The two elders really regarded themselves as adventurers and explorers. In Central Africa, many tribal societies were still extremely barbaric. Moreover, the root cause of African chaos was poverty. Many people could not reveal it, so they had to take risks. Otherwise, it is for political reasons, tribal conflicts, positive opposition conflicts, etc.

"Since it's messy, I won't go. I think Dad, you can go to other places, such as some parts of Europe and America."

In the evening, Li Mo got the news from Wang Ning that the kidnapping of the two elders was only an accident, not for the surname, which made Li Mo breathe a sigh of relief. If someone targets the two elders, it means that the situation is already very critical, and the other party needs to use this despicable behavior to deal with Li Mo.

(to be continued)