"Report, Condor No. 1 cockpit equipment is normal.”
"Report, Condor 1's braking system is normal.”
"Report, Condor 1 has been refueled.”
One report after another came.
Professor Kong, who had lost a lot of weight due to his illness, looked more and more energetic. He ordered in a hoarse voice,"Flight crew, board."”
"Yes."
Just a minute later, the voice of Wu Bing, who was in charge of the main flight mission, was heard. Commander, inspection complete, preparations complete. Condor 1 requesting to slide out of the hangar.”
"You can slide."
"Yes."
He was here.
General Gao Shihuai and the others who were sitting on the viewing platform immediately became serious. They stared in the direction of the hangar. This was the first time the Condor helicopter had been introduced. (The foreigner SH-60B Seahawk has yet to be born)
Boom boom boom!
The turbine engine was activated, and the sound of the high-speed rotation of the rotating blades could be heard.
One second.
Five seconds.
Fifteen seconds.
At this moment, Condor 1 glided out of the hangar door and appeared in front of everyone.
Mighty.
Domineering.
These two words instantly appeared in everyone's minds.
The slender body looked like it had been cut out of a knife, with distinct edges and corners, just like a sculpture. Although there were many electronic devices, it did not affect its harmonious beauty at all.
The black paint on the body of the aircraft reflected a cold luster under the sunlight. The high-speed rotating wings swept up the dust on the ground like a strong wind.
Swoosh.
Admiral Gao Shihuai could not sit still anymore. He stood up abruptly and stared at Condor 1, who was gliding. His fists were clenched tightly, and his eyes were filled with excitement. His expression changed.
During this period of time, he had also imagined what Condor 1 would look like, but now that he saw it, he knew that it was even more perfect than he had imagined.
It was very smooth.
Condor No.1 quickly glided to the predetermined position under the gaze of the entire stadium and then stopped steadily.
"Report, Condor 1 is normal. Requesting to take off.”
Wu Bing's voice sounded again.
The most crucial moment had arrived.
No matter how good a helicopter looked, it was useless if it couldn't take off and fly steadily in the air.
Whoosh.
Professor Kong took a deep breath and then gave the order,"You are permitted to take off.”
"Yes."
Wu Bing immediately began to increase the fuel supply. The 16.63-meter-long rotating wing at the top began to rotate faster and faster, and the lift was also increasing.
He had to succeed.
At this critical moment, many people held their breaths and did not dare to blink. The roar was like a drumstick hitting their hearts.
It flew.
In just two to three breaths of time, the Condor 1 steadily left the ground and flew vertically under the effect of the powerful lift.
One meter.
Five meters.
Ten meters.
Fifty meters.
The speed continued to increase. The 5.87-meter-long, 3.79-meter-high, and 6.19-ton airframe flew steadily into the air without any problems.
Only then did everyone present heave a sigh of relief. The solemn expression on their faces had also dissipated a lot. If they successfully took off, they were already halfway to success.
Crack.
General Gao Shihuai clenched his fists tightly.
Every time he thought of the previous negotiations, his heart felt like it was being pricked by needles. It was not that he could not bear it. Rather, it was heartbreaking that a great country could not even build a helicopter.
And now, he could no longer f * cking endure that kind of humiliation.
"This is just the beginning."
Yang Dingtian, who had been looking up at Condor No.1, muttered to himself.
This was just a helicopter, there would be J-10, J-15, J-16, J-20, Yun-20 behind it. The Fire Country's airspace would definitely not allow any forces to invade. Enter.
"Condor 1, what's the situation?”Professor Kong asked. His originally pale face also turned red.
"Commander-in-chief, everything is normal.”
"Good, good, good." "Good!" Professor Kong said before continuing,"After reaching 150 meters, we will begin the first test.”
"Yes."
Very quickly.
Under the control of Wu Bing and the other two, Condor 1 carried out various tests. It flew straight forward, rose sharply, descended quickly, circled in a small radius, and hovered at a low altitude.。。
The relevant data was also constantly being sent back.
No problem.
There were no problems with it at all.
Condor No.1's performance could be said to be at the perfect level. Simple movements were not a problem, and the difficult S-shaped maneuver was also successfully completed.
What was an S-shaped maneuver?
It was to follow a predetermined route at a fixed speed and continuously move forward at a 45-degree slope to the left and right, forming an S-shaped advancement route. The advantage of this was that it could effectively avoid being hit by the enemy's artillery fire.
"Basically no problem."
"Yes."
"Let's see how complicated the test is.”
"With Condor No.1's performance, it will definitely be fine.”
By now, all the researchers present were already excited. They cheered up and smiled. Condor 1 was better than they had imagined.
"Xiao Yang, do you think another spiral lift will work?”At this moment, Professor Kong looked at Yang Dingtian.
This?
Yang Dingtian was slightly stunned. This was a level higher than the S-shaped maneuver. According to the previous plan, there would not be such a test today.
What was a spiral rise and fall?
It meant that the helicopter would rotate around the vertical axis of the body at a speed of 60 degrees per second. When it reached an altitude of about 100 meters, it would spiral down rapidly according to its original trajectory.
To put it simply, it was a helicopter flying in circles in the air.
Not only did this have a great demand on the technical skills of the crew, but it also had extremely strict requirements on the performance of the helicopter and the strength of the body. If they were not careful, the helicopter would crash and people would die.
Of course.
This wasn't just a test. In actual combat, this kind of spiraling up and down maneuver was very beneficial for battlefield reconnaissance. Think about it, if you suddenly flew up and took photos to scout, then quickly descended and disappeared, it would be very difficult for the enemy's artillery and missiles to react.
"I know that according to the requirements of the test, it shouldn't be conducted today, but I just want to see.”Professor Kong muttered,"Xiao Yang, I'll take responsibility for whatever happens. You don't have to worry.”
"Elder Kong, what can happen? Condor No. 1 will definitely be able to complete it. Just give the order.”Yang Dingtian spoke up immediately. He knew Condor 1 the best. It would definitely not be a problem to complete the spiral lift.
"Alright."
Professor Kong nodded and immediately informed Wu Bing on the plane,"Did you guys do a spiral lift?”
"Reporting to the supreme commander, I am confident.”
Wu Bing's reply came immediately.
He was one of the top helicopter pilots in the Army, so he had no problem with this difficult maneuver.
"Then let's do it once."
"Yes."
After responding, Wu Bing began to quickly control his body.
At this moment, he was also in a state of excitement. As an ace pilot, he hadn't touched a helicopter since he was transferred from the Army. He was really bitter.
But now, his suffering had ended.
He had piloted all kinds of helicopters in the Fire Country, including the Z-5, Z-6, and the Mi-6 and Mi-8 that he bought from Mao Xiong. It could be said that the Condor 1 was definitely the best among them.
In fact, that was the case.
The Condor was derived from the foreigner's SH-60B Seahawk anti-submarine helicopter. It was improved on the basis of the Black Hawk. Even the foreigner himself hadn't created it yet, and the Seahawk was still the main force after more than half a century of service.
Therefore, the Condor was definitely one of the most advanced medium-sized helicopters in the world.
It began.
Condor 1 began to lower its altitude under the control of Wu Bing and the other two.
The scene fell silent again.
General Gao Shihuai, Yang Dingtian, Professor Kong, and everyone else's eyes were once again focused on Condor 1.
After completing this level of difficulty, he could confirm that there was no major problem with the Condor 1. The following tests were nothing more than tests in various complex environments, such as deserts, severe cold, highlands, and so on.
A few seconds later.
Condor-1 suddenly began to spin rapidly under the combined effect of the rotators and tail fins. It looked like a top spinning, and its speed was constantly rising.
No problem.
Condor 1 was still as stable as before.
After reaching an altitude of 100 meters, Condor No. 1 was like a leaf that had been blown off by the autumn wind. It spun and fell, getting closer and closer to the ground.
Stabilize.
He had to be steady.
Looking at Condor 1 spinning rapidly and falling, many researchers couldn't help but shout in their hearts. Even their palms were sweating.
It stopped.
In the next moment, Condor 1 seemed to have pressed the pause button and stopped spinning. It did not disintegrate or fall to the ground. It just hovered steadily in the air.
"I succeeded."
"Condor No. 1 completed the S-shaped maneuver on its first test flight. This is a miracle.”
"That's great."
"We don't have to worry about the helicopter anymore.”
Cheers instantly broke the silence of the venue and soared into the sky. Some of them even had tears in their eyes. Sometimes, they even dreamed of this day.
Perhaps, some people would think that this was just a helicopter and could not be compared to advanced fighter jets, bomber aircraft, and strategic transport aircraft.
But this was very meaningful.
The technology used on the Condor 1 was the best of the best, and it would bring unimaginable benefits to the design and manufacture of other fighter aircraft in the Fire Country.
Whoosh.
Even General Gao Shihuai could not help but take a deep breath, his face full of smiles. He was looking forward to the reaction of those foreigners when they saw the Fire Country's Condor helicopters.
"Sir, it's a success. Condor 1 has completed its spiral ascent.”
Beside the podium, a student beside Professor Kong was also excited. He shouted,"Honest, your wish has come true.”
However, there was no response.
He quickly turned around to look at Professor Kong, but his entire body immediately trembled and he froze there. His expression and smile quickly disappeared, and his voice trembled a little."Teacher.”
What's wrong?
Yang Dingtian, who was standing at the side, heard it and quickly turned around.
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