Chapter 99 Simulated attack? No, chasing away flies!

Similar questions were also asked at the East District Air Force Index Center.

"Director Yue, are you sure they will test-fly a large drone capable of vertical take-off and landing tonight?"

Yue Guoqiang's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly, "Yes, the specific appearance is similar to the drone in The Wandering Earth 2.

By the way, Ye Zhi, have you seen this movie? "

Ye Nantian touched his extremely short stubble and said, "Hey, I heard about it from the younger generation, so I went to see it.

However, I think the only interesting part of this sci-fi movie is the battle between drones and manned aircraft.

I have been watching the vertical take-off and landing version of the fifth-generation aircraft, wondering when we will have it, and have not paid much attention to drones.

Are you sure that the weird shape they made wasn't a prop?"

Yue Guoqiang shook his head. "Master Ye, if you think the Hunter is a small prop, then this should be a bigger prop."

Ye Nantian chuckled, the name of "Hunter" was already well-known now, so how could he not learn more about it?

The Hunter's ultimate flight performance and intelligent autonomous combat capabilities can crush all tactical-level drones.

Currently, some people in other districts are even researching the use of [Hunter] for anti-drone operations.

Judging from the tone of his words, Yue Guoqiang is Mr. Zhao's absolute confidant, and his words clearly reveal that he values ​​Professor Li Tang.

If Ye Nantian couldn't hear it, then he would have been sitting in Dong Zhankongzhi's position in vain.

Otherwise, given his position, he would not be able to stay in the command center late at night for the maiden flight of a drone.

"By the way, Director Yue, did Professor Li and the others really start the test at four o'clock?
But it's already four o'clock in the morning... um... fifteen minutes, and my Eastern War radar network has not responded at all!
They can't just test ultra-low altitude flying, right?"

There was a hint of doubt in Yue Guoqiang's eyes. He remembered very clearly that Li Tang had told him clearly that at four o'clock in the morning, the [Predator] UAV would take off for the first time!

The general test flight plan is to take off from the park, fly directly eastward, and conduct various flight tests over the eastern sea.

In order to enable Zero to effectively control the drone, Mr. Zhao was specially asked for help.

The self-made Starnet-1 communications satellite was added to the launch plan of the Aerospace Corporation and was launched into orbit yesterday.

Based on Yue Guoqiang's understanding of Li Tang, he is a very punctual scholar.

Since we said it was four o'clock in the morning, there was no reason why the drone would not take off more than ten minutes later.

Could it be that there was a temporary problem with the drone and the maiden flight was postponed?
On the other side, inside the park, in the temporary hangar that was suspected to be the command hall, many screens on the walls displayed corresponding images.

At this time, there are two large screens side by side in the center, and the left screen shows the main perspective of [Predator] No. 1.

The right screen shows a trajectory line with a flashing red airplane icon at the top of the line.

This track extends eastward for 200 kilometers and then turns back for about 20 kilometers.

All the staff of the Aircraft Research Institute were now sitting in the rows of seats in the hall.

On the desk in front of them, there was a screen divided into two parts. The larger part on the left was displaying the same image as the large screen on the left.

On the right are 36 small images, representing the other 36 perspectives of the Predator.

People can choose the perspective images they want to see.

The Predator's 36 viewing angles cover the entire drone's 360-degree angle, plus an additional frontal wide-angle main viewing angle.

Ensure that the [Predator] has absolutely no blind spots in external perception.

At this moment, Zero's voice echoed in the hall:

"Maximum speed test completed, data collected and transmitted."

"Start high-speed climb test and conduct maximum flight altitude test at the same time."

Everyone saw from the main perspective that the aircraft quickly passed over the clouds and came above the clouds.

The distant skyline flashed across the screen from time to time, and the night sky was no longer as dark as before.

"Altitude 15000 meters!" Zero's voice was still output steadily.

This number alone caused a lot of noisy discussions among the people present.

"Wow, among drones that can fly that high, besides the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle series and Global Hawk, this Predator is the only one, right?"

"Look at the fifth-person perspective image. This is the shape of the four rotors at this moment!"

"Oh my god, I can actually get lift at this angle!"

"It's not just the quadcopter that has changed. Look at the part that extends out from under the fuselage. It should also be able to bring a lot of lift!"

"I see. The dean and his tutor had repeatedly mentioned the function of the variable wings during their lectures. I always thought the control system would be too complicated. I didn't expect that..."

"We forgot there's a number zero!"

"Yes, Zero is enough to ensure the operation of the most complex flight control system in the world!"

"I just want to ask, if the satellite data link is interrupted by interference, can the Predator still fly like this?"

"This... isn't that easy to interfere with, right?"

"Do you think there is a computer system in the world that can crack Zero's encrypted satellite data link communications?"

"Yeah, with Zero here, who knows who will interfere with whom?"

"Oh my god, it's still climbing, it's over 20000 meters!"

……

When the discussion among the crowd calmed down, Zero's voice sounded again:
“At an altitude of 20800 meters, the variable wing is vibrating, and the quadcopter speed is about to drop to the critical threshold!
[Predator] No. 1 began to descend and adjust its flight attitude!
The altitude is 18500 meters and the flight speed is maintained at a cruising speed of 700 kilometers per hour.

The flight attitude is stable, the airflow detection is normal, and it enters cruise flight. The EODAS optoelectronic distributed aperture system is turned on and enters the active silent detection mode..."

……

Chen Tianxiao understood that Predator No. 1 had just completed the maximum flight altitude test and was entering the cruise alert mode test.

He couldn't help but say to Li Tang: "Dean, you have refreshed my understanding of aircraft design!

The 0.5th generation all-electric Predator can actually fly to an altitude of 20800 meters. Our first generation Predator must fly even higher! "

Li Tang smiled and said, "Don't you think the targets I set for the first generation are too high now?"

"Not high, really not high. As long as the turbofan engine can meet the standards, I firmly believe it can achieve better data!"

“Well, if it can be realized, it will be a good export product.”

Chen Tianxiao was a little depressed, "Uh... Dean, why do you always want to export the first generation of [Predators]?

According to its specifications, it is too advanced for our own use and is not convenient for display! "

Li Tang's eyes sparkled, "Because what I really prepared for them is the second-generation [Predator]. Don't forget, that's a real aerospace fighter!"

"Hiss..." Chen Tianxiao took a breath of cold air.

He remembered what Li Tang had said to him, but at the time he thought it was a distant vision that would take at least ten or eight years to achieve.

At this moment, he suddenly felt that he needed to further correct his attitude.

Just like other researchers, we should regard Li Tang as a professional mentor and learn from him carefully in order to achieve real growth.

Just when he wanted to express his feelings, Li Tang's cell phone rang.

"Hello, Director Yue, what's the first flight time? We flew on time, yes, there was no delay..."

"Oh, why didn't the radar network detect our drone?"

"I forgot to tell you that the basic functions of the Predator drone include stealth capability."

……

Chen Tianxiao was listening and immediately rolled his eyes. The dean was using the same trick again.

What do you mean by “I forgot to tell you”? I guess he probably didn’t tell you on purpose.

Chen Tianxiao was secretly criticizing Li Tang when Zero's voice suddenly rang out in the hall:
"Beep, beep, beep... Predator No. 1 spotted an enemy reconnaissance plane, heading XXX, altitude XXX, speed XXX!"

Everyone immediately looked at the large screen on the right, which showed not only the track of Predator No. 1, but also a new track.

And there is a small airplane icon at one end of the track, displayed in green.

In fact, the commercial routes here are very busy, and there is no display on the track map, which obviously has been identified.

Now this green-marked aircraft should have been identified from the disguised civil aviation transponder code.

Someone subconsciously moved the mouse to the green airplane icon, and the information of the aircraft was immediately displayed.

"A certain type of reconnaissance aircraft from a certain wing of the Bald Eagles."

"Oh my god, this should be a fly that took off from the base in the book and is specifically targeting us, right?"

“Going out so early, you’re too hardworking!
"Damn it! They're only 23 nautical miles away from us!"

A senior military fan researcher immediately exclaimed.

"Hey, this is our designated air defense identification zone. Qianlong can easily drive it away by barrel rolling!"

……

Listening to the discussion, Li Tang frowned and said, “Zero, pass the information to Kongzhi.

Then let [Predator] No. 60 approach to about kilometers from the reconnaissance aircraft and carry out active interference simulation attack at maximum power! "

Li Tang, who had just dealt with the Langley organization and had no good feelings towards these guys, decided to teach this reconnaissance plane that was harassing him a lesson.

"Yes, Dean, the order has been executed!"

There was an immediate heated discussion in the hall.

"The dean is mighty!"

"Is this a good idea? Will it cause any unnecessary trouble?"

"You are such a coward. They have come to our yard to harass us. What's wrong with us simulating an attack?"

"That's not what I meant. I meant that this matter should be handled by Kongzhi, right?"

"Why think so much? We don't know that this reconnaissance plane was made by us."

"Yeah, what simulated attack? We were just testing the fly-repelling system!"

“That’s a good idea!”

……

Chen Tianxiao was also a little worried, and asked Li Tang in a low voice, "Dean, if we do this directly, it won't cause any trouble, right?"

Li Tang snorted coldly and said, "Didn't you hear me? One of our first flight test items is the fly-repelling system test.

Who knew that this reconnaissance plane would crash into us on its own?

If we have to blame someone, we should blame it for flying so close to us!"

　It has been reviewed. Those who have monthly tickets and recommendation tickets can come to calm down a little.
　　
　
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