The Immortal Warrior: From Reverse Engineering to Forging Swords for the Country

Chapter 158 Stitch Monster Missile Engine
It can be said that pure carbon multi-phase structure composite materials are very important and have a wide range of uses. The performance of the material developed by Zhang Zhipeng is even much better than similar products currently used by Robin.

This material can be said to solve many problems in missile construction.

It can make the missile lighter and have better thermal protection performance. At the same time, it also has great benefits for increasing the heat dissipation device of various electronic components in the missile.

There are many electronic components installed in the missile.

These electronic components themselves are heating bodies, which are placed in vacuum tanks and rely on external temperature differences to achieve heat dissipation.

If the heat dissipation problem cannot be solved, electronic components can easily ignite or even melt.

This is also a big problem.

Pure carbon composite materials solve the problem of missile shields occupying the space of missile warheads, leaving enough space for adding heat dissipation devices to electronic components.

Another important technical problem that Zhang Zhipeng solved was that he solved the problem of integrated missile firing.

Integrated integration can ensure the maximum effectiveness of hypersonic missiles and ensure the normal operation of all parts of the system, perfectly solving the volume limitation.

The development of missile engines has not encountered any major problems. In order to reach the highest speed in the shortest time, Zhang Zhipeng used a variety of methods to squeeze power. Anyway, this kind of missile engine is disposable and can be violently exploited regardless of the consequences. The engine created by Zhang Zhipeng uses dual-die stamping technology.

In this way, Zhang Zhipeng and Qian Weifeng's team spent more than two months designing and developing the hypersonic cruise missile bit by bit.

They also built a sample missile.

By this time, it was already May 1995.

The list of co-opted academicians of the two houses of Congress will be finalized in May.

As long as you pass the final review, you can be elected as an academician.

After the publicity stage is over, it’s a done deal. Unless there are major mistakes, academicians will be tenured for life and can remain until death.

Huaxia’s treatment for academicians is also top-notch. Not only are they provided with sufficient funding for scientific research, but they will also be shrouded in the spotlight no matter where they go.

On the day when the final review of the co-optation of academicians of the Academy of Sciences was held, Zhang Tinglin, the president of the Academy of Sciences, was still a little nervous.

Because, the day before the final trial, he received a call from Zhao Bingkun.

Zhao Bingkun demanded that nothing go wrong to ensure that Zhang Zhipeng passes the final review!

This obviously put a lot of pressure on Zhang Tinglin.

Think about it, nothing in this world is foolproof.

Zhang Tinglin had no choice but to call the judges one by one to communicate with them.

In the end, he was certain that all these judges supported Zhang Zhipeng's election as an academician.

But Zhang Tinglin was worried that these judges would be submissive.

Because the final vote is anonymous.

He verbally agrees to something you do, and then secretly does the opposite to show his character.

You really don’t want too many of these things.

There are simply too many to mention.

This morning was the day for the final vote.

Before voting, Zhang Tinglin made another speech.

He once again emphasized the principle of academician selection: scientific research achievements always take the first place! Abnormal factors such as personal preference and qualifications must not be allowed to affect the fairness and reasonableness of the selection.

After speaking, the voting began.

After the voting is over, the votes will be counted on the spot.

In the end, there were no surprises, and Zhang Zhipeng was successfully elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences.

After the results were announced, the reporters waiting at the scene began to press the shutter of their cameras frantically to take pictures of the final results of the selection.

Of course, when reporting, Zhang Zhipeng’s name must be highlighted in bold.

CCTV's 10 o'clock news broadcast the final selection results.

This news is a flash news, there is no picture yet, it just broadcasts the results directly.

And Zhang Zhipeng is undoubtedly the core of the news.

The other newly elected academicians can only serve as background for him.

People across the country immediately became excited.

"Zhang Zhipeng is so powerful! He became an academician of the Academy of Sciences at the age of 28!"

"This is a well-deserved title! Zhang Zhipeng has already had the ability to be an academician!"

"Every one of Zhang Zhipeng's scientific research achievements is very important. There is absolutely no problem in taking any of them to be evaluated as an academician!"

"Congratulations to Zhang Zhipeng! I am his fan, and I hope to see the latest news after he was elected as an academician! Isn't the news on the TV station too simple? Why is there not even a picture of him being elected as an academician?"

At this time, reporters were also looking for Zhang Zhipeng.

Because he has the greatest influence, interviewing him is something that audiences and readers across the country love to hear.

However, they naturally could not find Zhang Zhipeng.

Because, at this time, Zhang Zhipeng was nervously doing the final research with Qian Weifeng's team at the Missile Institute: they were going to assemble a hypersonic cruise missile.

They started busy at around 5 a.m., and after more than four hours of assembly, by 4:9 a.m., a hypersonic cruise missile sample was finally installed.

There was warm applause in the test workshop.

Qian Weifeng was also so excited that he shed tears of excitement.

"It's not easy! It's finally done!" Qian Weifeng said, standing next to Zhang Zhipeng and looking at the cruise missile in front of him.

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said: "The samples are finished, but there are still a lot of actions to be done, such as various wind tunnel tests, communication tests, etc., so we must seize the time to do it."

"I heard that the hull of our 052D destroyer is almost completed."

Just as he was talking, Zhang Zhipeng's pager rang.

His pager was not on him, but placed somewhere out of the way.

People who work in the test workshop have their pages posted in one place.

As soon as the pager rang, many people looked over.

A person close to the table took a look and found Zhang Zhipeng's name on the page. He also saw the message on the page: Congratulations, Comrade Zhipeng, you have been elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences. A CCTV reporter is looking for you to interview you.

The name left is Zhao Bingkun.

This person picked up Zhang Zhipeng's pager and said with a smile: "Comrade Zhipeng, your pager rang, I saw the content, you have been elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences!"

The test workshop immediately started to boil.

Everyone surrounded Zhang Zhipeng and congratulated him with a smile.

Qian Weifeng was beside Zhang Zhipeng, so he was naturally the first to express congratulations.

He is now the director of the Missile Institute.

This year I was also nominated as an academician of the Academy of Engineering, but was eliminated in the pre-selection.

Qian Weifeng is not too young this year, he is 51 years old.

If you want to say that he is not sad, that is definitely impossible.

However, Qian Weifeng felt that Zhang Zhipeng was indeed much better than him.

The achievements in scientific research are much more fruitful.

Zhang Zhipeng was elected. Although he is a bit younger, he is well-deserved.

"Comrade Zhipeng, congratulations! You have landed, haha!"

"I don't know when an old salty fish like me will be noticed by the big guys from both houses!"

Qian Weifeng said with a smile.

Zhang Zhipeng smiled slightly and said: "Thank you, Comrade Weifeng! I was lucky enough to succeed."

Qian Weifeng shook his head and said: "Comrade Zhipeng, please stop being modest! You passed the first round with unanimous votes. Everyone still recognizes your scientific research capabilities."

Zhang Zhipeng said, "You only saw the surface. If it weren't for the support of the leaders above, they would have screened me out because I was too young."

"Comrade Weifeng, please go ask Director Zhao next time and ask him to help you!"

"Also, if we develop a ship-borne hypersonic missile this time, it will have a great impact on you! You will definitely be able to participate in the next selection!"

Qian Weifeng smiled and said: "Then I have to rely on Comrade Zhipeng to help me more next time. You are very likely to become a judge next time! Haha!"

Zhang Zhipeng nodded and said: "No problem!"

"As long as I can be a judge, I will definitely help Comrade Weifeng lobby more."

"Yeah! Actually, if we had developed the hypersonic cruise missile, you would have already accumulated enough scientific research achievements!"

Let's face it, Qian Weifeng collaborated with Zhang Zhipeng last time to produce a series of brand-new PL air-launched missiles, which was a considerable achievement.

The reason why Qian Weifeng was not elected this time was mainly due to his qualifications and age.

Another thing is that the military industry did not strongly recommend Qian Weifeng, but chose to unconditionally guarantee Zhang Zhipeng.

Qian Weifeng was allocated far fewer resources.

This was the main reason why he was voted out.

Zhang Zhipeng called Zhao Bingkun back.

After the phone call got through, Zhang Zhipeng told Zhao Bingkun that he and Qian Weifeng had worked together to develop a hypersonic cruise missile.

When Zhao Bingkun heard this, he was overjoyed.

"Did it really happen?!"

"After you told me last time, I have also sought the opinions of some experts. They feel that it is not ordinary difficult to develop a hypersonic cruise missile."

"I didn't expect that you would produce results so quickly."

"Then I'll rush over right away!"

"Well, this time, I will bring two bottles of Maotai. Let's make an exception tonight and have two drinks for you to be elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences!"

Zhang Zhipeng naturally agreed wholeheartedly.

Not long after, Zhao Bingkun rushed over.

He didn't bring anyone with him this time.

Zhao Bingkun came to the test workshop, looked at the cruise missile placed on the workbench, and listened to Zhang Zhipeng and Qian Weifeng telling him about the various technological breakthroughs involved in the development of this missile.

Zhang Zhipeng especially focused on the research and development process of C/C composite materials. He also showed some material samples to Zhao Bingkun.

Qian Weifeng showed Zhao Bingkun the various excellent properties of C/C composite materials.

Zhao Bingkun said with a smile: "I think the invention of this material is of great significance! It will be of great help to our aerospace, machinery manufacturing, and engine performance improvements!"

"So, this is also a major invention! It is a major breakthrough that fills the gap in the country! It deserves a special mention!" "Comrade Zhipeng, reporters from CCTV are looking for you everywhere and want to interview you. You really don't want to Do you want to be interviewed by them?"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I haven't received their interview request yet!"

"If they page me and want to interview me, then I just agree."

Zhao Bingkun said: "When you are being interviewed, let them report this important discovery of C\C comprehensive materials!"

"You have just been elected as an academician and you have achieved another major achievement. This is also an inspiration to the people of the country!"

While he was talking, Zhang Zhipeng's pager rang.

He picked it up and took a look and found that it was from CCTV reporter Li Xiaoming.

Li Xiaoming has interviewed Zhang Zhipeng before, and the two are relatively familiar with each other.

Li Xiaoming wanted to interview Zhang Zhipeng. He clearly told Zhang Zhipeng that the interview news would most likely be on the 7 o'clock news.

Therefore, it must be faster.

Zhang Zhipeng quickly called Li Xiaoming back and told him where he was.

After making the call, Zhao Bingkun said: "Can you find a time to test this hypersonic missile to see how it works?"

"If it is as you said, it can reach a penetration speed of Mach 5 or above, and it can also perform maneuverable orbit changes, then it goes without saying that it will definitely be another killer weapon!"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "How about we do a test launch in the afternoon?"

"I'd certainly like to see what it looks like in practice."

Zhao Bingkun said: "Let's do it! Then it's settled."

"But to test this thing, do we need to find a larger launch site?"

Zhang Zhipeng nodded and said with a smile: "If you want to see the full performance of this missile, you really need to find a larger launch site."

"Our missile is designed to have a range of 280 kilometers and a maximum speed of about Mach 10. It uses a dual-mode ramjet engine that integrates turbine-based, subfuel ramjet, scramjet ramjet and rotating detonation."

"It's an ordinary small venue, but it would be a bit troublesome if something unexpected happens, haha!"

The so-called turbine base refers to a power device that organically combines a turbine engine and a piston engine.

This technology is still relatively new in this era.

Zhao Bingkun waved his hand and said: "Then go to Zhurihe Base!"

“It’s a bigger place and has more complete facilities, so we can open it up for experiments!”

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and nodded and said: "Okay! I have heard about Zhuri River for a long time."

Zhurihe Base is actually not very famous among the Chinese at this time. It will not become famous until the Red and Blue Army conduct daily confrontation exercises here.

After talking about the test launch, Zhao Bingkun told Zhang Zhipeng about the selection of academicians of the Academy of Engineering.

Zhao Bingkun reassured Zhang Zhipeng that he could easily be elected as an academician of the Academy of Engineering this time.

It can be regarded as directly reaching the top of the domestic academic circle.

Because such double academicians are very rare in China, and there are only more than thirty people at most.

These people can be regarded as truly important weapons of a great country.

Now, Zhang Zhipeng is about to join them.

This is indeed an honor.

After talking about this matter, CCTV reporters also arrived.

Zhang Zhipeng suddenly thought of a question: If this hypersonic cruise missile is successfully tested, should it be publicized?

Zhang Zhipeng feels that publicity should be carried out.

Because this thing is the same as the technology of ballistic missiles hitting aircraft carriers, and it is a means of deterrence.

Robin must be deterred from making mistakes.

Strictly speaking, hypersonic cruise missiles are a greater deterrent than ballistic missiles when hitting aircraft carriers.

Because, its reaction speed is fast enough!
After successful development, it can attack opponents from the air, land, warships and even submarine launches.

This is quite fatal to the target enemy.

After hearing Zhang Zhipeng's words, Zhao Bingkun nodded and said, "That makes sense! Then let reporter Li Xiaoming come with us to Zhuri River!"

"Well! Then I have to explain to the leaders above that this matter is a big deal."

Zhao Bingkun went to communicate with the leaders on the phone for instructions.

Zhang Zhipeng was interviewed by CCTV senior reporter Li Xiaoming.

Li Xiaoming was also sent by the editor-in-chief to interview Zhang Zhipeng this time.

Because Zhang Zhipeng's influence is too great now.

Moreover, this is an unprecedented thing for a 28-year-old academician of the Academy of Sciences.

Therefore, after Zhang Zhipeng was elected as an academician, the people must hope to see Zhang Zhipeng's current situation as soon as possible.

Li Xiaoming also knew that this time, Zhang Zhipeng might create another big news: at the age of 28, he would be elected as an academician of the Academy of Engineering after being elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences.

That is, the legendary academician of both academies!
This is even rarer!

There are only twenty or thirty academicians like this in China in a country.

This person is truly a young talent!

In hundreds of years, there has only been one like this!

Therefore, CCTV must get the latest news about Zhang Zhipeng being elected as an academician of the Academy of Sciences.

Li Xiaoming feels that he is quite lucky.

After just calling a page, the other party agreed.

In fact, he didn't know where Zhang Zhipeng was before he got Zhang Zhipeng's response.

He originally thought Zhang Zhipeng might be in Shanghai.

Who would have thought that he would still be in the capital.

When Li Xiaoming wanted to enter the Missile Research Institute for an interview, he had to get a door bar to enter.

He met Zhang Zhipeng in a living room of the Missile Research Institute.

Li Xiaoming said hello with a smile and exchanged a few pleasantries first.

It seems like a casual piece, but it is actually already entering the interview session.

"Comrade Zhipeng, why are you at the Missile Research Institute at this time?" Li Xiaoming asked with a smile.

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "We are integrating shipborne weapons for the 052D destroyer."

"Actually, I have been in the capital for the past two months or so."

Li Xiaoming said: "It seems that your recent focus is on the 052D destroyer, right?"

"Which model of Robin's warship do you think our new generation of main battleship can compete with?"

Zhang Zhipeng said: "The benchmark is its Burke class. However, I think that if our warships are launched and form combat capabilities, their strength should be able to surpass the Burke class."

Li Xiaoming raised his eyebrows with a look of shock on his face: "Really? The full displacement of the Burke-class is 8 tons!"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled slightly and said: "Our 052D's full load displacement is about tons."

"However, it is not convenient to disclose the specific parameters here."

Li Xiaoming nodded and said, "Understood! How about we start the interview now?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and nodded and said, "Of course!"

Li Xiaoming's first question was: "You are only 28 years old this year and have become an academician of the Academy of Sciences. How do you feel at this moment?"

Zhang Zhipeng smiled and said: "To be honest, I am in a very good mood."

"Thank you to the country for giving me such an honor."

"However, I think that being elected as an academician means that the country has greater expectations for me! I feel that the burden on my shoulders is heavier."

"In my heart, I actually have a sense of mission."

"This sense of mission is: I hope to help the country become stronger in terms of military power!"

"Because, only in this way can we protect the security of the motherland and ensure a peaceful environment for economic development!"

"I will be a swordsmith for the rest of my life! Forging swords for the country, my life will never end, and my mission will never end!"

These words are quite high-level.

Li Xiaoming was moved.

He thought to himself, is this the main reason why this young genius is so valued by the country?
Li Xiaoming said with a smile: "Some people say that as a scientist, you are very topical, your popularity is almost to the level of a household name, and you are deeply loved by people across the country. So, how do you do this? "

Zhang Zhipeng shook his head and smiled: "Actually, I didn't do anything."

"I'm not a star, I don't need all kinds of hype. I am famous today probably because I am too young. I am too young but I have made some achievements. Once I am promoted by the media, it will naturally become a topic."

"I think this is actually nothing. I hope that our scientists can all receive attention from society. I would rather set an example and compete with those entertainment stars for the limelight."

"I hope that with my meager power, I can promote our society to advocate science and rationality! Only in this way can our country develop better!"

Li Xiaoming nodded and said: "In just a few years, you have made achievements that most scientists cannot make in their lifetime. So, what are your main life plans in the future?"

"While you are engaged in scientific research, you seem to be a successful entrepreneur. In the future, will you focus on running a business or conducting scientific research?"

Zhang Zhipeng said with a smile: "I have only one plan in life: to seize the crown jewels of science and technology as much as possible and use them for our country!"

"The purpose of scientific research is to strengthen the country!"

“And the purpose of operating industry is to strengthen the country!”

"Our country's technology is relatively backward, and our companies are currently relatively weak."

"I hope to lead by example and lead the rise of a large number of domestic companies with real international competitiveness!"

"Scientific research and industry are like two legs!"

"People need two legs to walk. I think both scientific research and industry are very important. It doesn't matter who takes precedence."

“The purpose of conducting scientific research is for practicality and to benefit the people and the country!”

"So, running the industry is definitely a direction that I pay great attention to."

Li Xiaoming smiled and nodded and said: "You are really a blessing to the country! It is because of national treasure-level scientists like you that our country can stand proudly among the nations of the world!"

"Last question, do you think you can succeed again in the next selection of academicians of the Academy of Engineering?"

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