Chapter 269 H-20 first flight

Author: September Sauce

Chapter 269 H-20 first flight

A week later, the assembly and ground testing of the H-20 were completed.

This behemoth left the workshop for the first time and landed on the ground.

In the test flight field of Institute 603, Russian technical representatives participating in the project were allowed to participate in the first test flight, and Marokov also received the invitation and flew all the way to China to prepare to witness this historic moment.

While he was still on the plane, he was already nervous about his first flight.

——

In fact, he didn't know what he was nervous about.

It was not our own aircraft, and even our own technical staff had not participated in the core design.

At best, it just provides some mature technical ideas when the other party needs it.

Not to mention "cooperation", it doesn't even count as "transaction". A more appropriate statement would be "603 gave United Airlines an opportunity to participate."

Therefore, originally he should not pay too much attention to this.

But for some reason, he was so excited after hearing the news that the H-20 was about to make its first flight.

It's hard to describe this feeling. If I had to give an example, it would be...

I have a strong and unreasonable neighbor who bullies me every day with a kitchen knife at home. Suddenly one day, another neighbor next door takes out an AK47.

Although I don’t know if the neighbor with the AK47 will become like the neighbor with the kitchen knife, at least at this moment, I feel proud.

With this in mind, Marokov rushed to House 603, and the person who received him was Wang Ming from AVIC Group.

"Ming, we meet again!"

Marokov came forward with a smile on his face and reached out to hold Wang Ming's hand.

"It is truly an honor for me to receive your invitation - I know that most of the time, your first test flight is conducted in secrecy."

"It took you a lot of time to convince your superiors to let me participate, didn't it?"

After hearing his words, Wang Ming smiled and shook his head.

"That's not true. After all, engineers from both sides participated in this project at the same time. It is only natural for you to participate as a representative."

"This is a testimony of the friendship between the two parties. Of course, it will also have many benefits for our subsequent technical cooperation."

These words were so high-sounding that no one who heard them could find anything wrong with them.

However, Wang Ming knew very well that the reason why he wanted to invite the Russian representatives over was actually for the same purpose:

Kidnap them on board.

After all, unlike other equipment, strategic bombers like the H-20 have had only one mission since their birth, and that is "offensive deterrence."

The strategic intention it carries can even be said to be the same as that of an intercontinental missile.

In other words, its birth will surely arouse the sensitive nerves of countries around the world, especially the United States.

It may even turn from "pressure from public opinion" into actual confrontation.

So at this time, we must pull the big geese together to share the pressure on their heads.

You say we are a threat?

However, our project is recognized by the world's second largest country. If we want to criticize it, then we should criticize it together with them.

But, do you really dare?

When they get crazy, they will really throw granite missiles at your head——

It is impossible for Wang Ming to say these words to Marokov, but it can be inferred that in the other party's heart, he is also clear about China's potential intentions.

Sure enough, after hearing Wang Ming's words, an ambiguous smile appeared on Marokov's face.

His eyes swept across the empty airport, and after coughing, he changed the topic gently and deftly:

"Where's the big guy? Is he still in the hangar? When is the estimated departure time?"

"This damn weather is literally colder than Siberia."

"If it's still early for takeoff, we might as well go to your office for a cup of coffee first."

"Soon."

Wang Ming replied.

"The final inspection is currently being carried out. If nothing unexpected happens, the test flight process will be started within half an hour."

"Then I'll wait here."

Marokov answered intelligently, and then continued:

"But do you really need so many complicated inspections? The development of this bomber is progressing so smoothly, I always feel that you should have already taken care of everything."

Wang Ming nodded slightly and replied:

"This is to ensure nothing goes wrong, and as you know, many new technologies are applied to this aircraft."

"Those technologies are all being practiced for the first time, so we must be cautious."

"yes."

Marokov sighed.

A sour feeling arose in his heart.

These Chinese people are constantly moving forward, constantly upgrading their equipment with more advanced technologies, but what about their own country?

If it weren't for the technical foundation left behind by the former Soviet Union, I'm afraid the entire country's aviation industry would be about to collapse, right?

How can such a comparison not make people feel emotional?

Originally, Russia also had the opportunity to embark on the same development path as them.

But it was his mistakes again and again that pushed his country into the abyss of oligarchic rule.

His eyes narrowed imperceptibly, and after gathering his emotions, he asked:

"So what's so special about it? Can you tell me about it?"

"No, you don't need to tell me the specific technical parameters. Just tell me which one is stronger compared to the B-2."

Wang Ming showed a proud smile on his face, and then he replied:

"What do you say about B-2? In front of our H-20, B-2 is the product of the previous generation."

"Yes, B-2 is very strong, but it is old after all."

"But H-20 is a new force that has just been born."

"Sharper radar, smarter avionics, stronger stealth performance, and of course, faster speed."

"In terms of speed, you should also know very well that we borrowed the variable sweep wing design of the Tu-160."

"Your researchers have also participated in the adaptation process of this technology, so you should have some understanding of it."

"really."

Marokov nodded.

"I heard that this H-20 can fly at a maximum speed of Mach 2.2."

"This is an exaggeration. A stealth strategic bomber can actually have high-speed penetration capabilities - it should be said that it is a combination of Tu-160 and B-2, right?"

"But I have some doubts, can your variable cycle engine hold up? After all, it is also a new thing."

"Who knows?"

Wang Ming did not say anything, but replied noncommittally:

"Anyway, the test flight is about to begin. How it performs will be known at first glance."

At the same time, Xidian University.

Li Xiang was sitting high on the roof of the residential building where he lived, holding a hot tea in his hand and a blazing stove at his feet.

The cold wind was biting, and it was as painful as a knife cutting someone's face, but he seemed motionless as if he couldn't feel it, and just looked at the sky in the distance quietly.

He is waiting.

Waiting for the H-20 to take off.

As one of the core intelligence members of the Spark Team, the fact that the H-20 was about to fly would naturally not be hidden from him. However, because he was not directly related to the project, he was unable to obtain more detailed information.

The information he can get is only a rough time and a rough direction.

He knew that it would take off from the Xifei test field, and that it would take off within the next two days, but he had no idea when exactly it would be, and what the flight direction and altitude would be.

Therefore, if he wanted to witness this historic moment with his own eyes, he had only one way:

wait.
To be continued...