Chapter 85 A dazzling array of goodies! The decision is yours, strategic transport aircraft!
The sun at seven o'clock in the morning was still very hot despite the California weather.
As Lu Ze walked on this secluded road, his steps speeded up unconsciously.
Lucy didn't live at home. She actually lived in the staff dormitory. Although Lu Ze knew the house number before, he never visited it in detail.
In other words, this is the first time he has entered Lucy's boudoir.
However.
When Lu Ze came to the door of Lucy's dormitory and knocked on the seemingly ordinary door.
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
‘Damn it, this is also a staff dormitory? ’
‘America is really good at playing with privileges, and the difference in treatment is too great. ’
Lu Ze couldn't help complaining in his heart.
It is indeed a very evil ‘capitalist’ society, where the concept of unfairness permeates every aspect of life.
The dormitory in front of me not only has one bedroom, one living room, one kitchen and one bathroom, but even the living room is nearly 20 square meters, which is larger than my entire staff dormitory.
What others call living in is a house, but what I live in is at best a 'cage'.
"Why are you waking me up so early..." Lucy rubbed her eyes sleepily: "It's only seven o'clock, I'll go back and take a nap first."
The thin pajamas she was wearing couldn't hide her tights that were about to come out, and they looked like they were one size too small.
"It's time to get up. Didn't you say you were going to get up early and go to the air force base today?" Lu Ze said helplessly.
This air force base is hundreds of kilometers away from the LLNL laboratory, and the "reporter tour" will start at one o'clock in the afternoon. If the two of them don't go there early, they won't be able to make it.
"I know."
Lucy scratched her messy hair, still unable to open her eyes.
How long has it been since she tried to get up at seven o'clock in the morning? Is this kind of regular schedule something a 'waste' like her can enjoy?
After nearly a minute with her eyes closed, when Lu Ze thought she was asleep, Lucy picked up a key from the table and threw it over: "You go and drive the car out first, I want Take a wash.”
After saying that, he walked directly into the bathroom.
now.
Lu Ze looked at the car keys in his hand and prayed silently: 'Damn it, don't let it slip at this time. Next time I will take you to the best 4S shop and make a big sword, any package or something. Motor oil is yours to choose from. ’
He really couldn't understand why Lucy bought such a classic car that was a year older than hers.
Is it because the older car knows how to care for people?
He had driven this car several times before when he and Lucy went out. Every time when they arrived in the small town of Livermore below, the car would either break down or have an engine failure, burning oil faster than gasoline.
Fortunately, there is one good thing, that is, the air conditioning of this car is very good.
‘People in Quang Nam Province probably like it very much. ’ Lu Ze murmured.
After all, the key requirements for people in Guangnan Province of Daxia are ‘the air conditioner is enough to freeze your head, and the seats are ventilated! ’
12 noon.
A Volkswagen Beetle that had gone through many years of weathering slowly parked in a remote parking lot.
After more than four hours of driving, the two finally arrived at their destination.
"Lucy, we're here." Lu Ze patted the person on the co-pilot who was still sleeping soundly until now.
This is already in southern California, about three to four hundred kilometers away from the small city of Livermore. It only takes another hour to drive to Los Angeles.
This is why Lu Ze has been urging Lucy. If he goes late, he will really be unable to catch up.
After a while.
The two of them were following a group of reporters with long guns and short guns, waiting for inspection by the soldiers at the guard post at the door.
"Take this, don't lose it." Lucy took out a small square 'paper block' and handed it over: "If it's missing, you need to fill in the information to come out, which will be very troublesome."
"Interview certificate?" Lu Ze twitched the corner of his mouth.
This certificate even has his profile picture and position engraved on it, as well as the news media unit where he works.
Good guy, this is all staged. Is there a 'false evidence' for this thing?
Ten minutes later.
After inspection, the two followed the press group and successfully entered the air force base.
‘Is today really a press day? ’ Lu Ze frowned.
These reporters were either from print media, CNN, Fox and other well-known TV media, and there were even a few military hosts he had seen on TV.
Although this does not seem to be fake, it is too much of a coincidence.
Before he could figure this out.
As soon as he stepped into the entrance of the air force base, a huge sign suddenly appeared in front of him.
[Edwards Air Force Base. 】Looking at the name, Lu Ze showed a smile: "There are a lot of good things in it. Even in terms of air force equipment, there are not many more than it, right?"
It was impossible for him not to recognize the famous name of Edwards Air Force Base.
This is one of the air force bases with the highest standards in Yingjiang, and it is also the main test ground for major aircraft.
Throughout the history of Eagle aircraft research and development, the first public appearances and first test flights of many fighter jets and bombers were conducted at this base.
Even the first flight of the B-21 stealth strategic bomber more than ten years from now will be a test flight and debut at Edwards Air Force Base.
'Unfortunately, the development time of the B-21 had to wait 15 years, and the first flight was 23 years later. ’ Thinking of this, Lu Ze sighed regretfully.
Otherwise, it would be great if he could replicate a B-21 strategic stealth bomber.
At this time, a voice came, planning his thoughts.
"Lu Ze, which area do you plan to visit first?" Lucy handed over a cup of strawberry sundae ice cream and asked doubtfully: "Is there nothing you want to see here?"
You know, even the hangar area here occupies more than ten square kilometers. If you wander aimlessly, you may not be able to visit the entire hangar area in a day.
The entire Edwards Air Force Base is more than 1,200 square kilometers, which is larger than many cities, but more than 90% of the area is desolate desert and wasteland.
"Which one should I visit first?" Lu Ze touched his chin.
Looking at the densely packed aircraft on the surrounding aprons and hangars, he saw them as a dazzling treasure trove.
Fighters alone include not only the most advanced F22 fighters, but also F15s, F16s, F/A-18s, etc., which are also placed in groups on the tarmac, waiting for the press group to take photos and visit.
There are only bombers, not to mention B-52, B-1B and other antique-level equipment. Even a B-2 bomber was directly unveiled.
At the same time, in front of the B-2 bomber, there were also the largest number of reporters filming.
Seeing this situation, Lu Ze felt a little anxious in his heart: 'It seems like it wouldn't be impossible to replicate another B-2 bomber? ’
‘You can never have too much of this stuff.’
The opportunity for each B-2 bomber to meet is very rare. There are only 21 in the world.
If it participates in an ordinary air show, it will fly directly overhead. There are very few opportunities for such a 'static display', let alone allowing you to touch it up close for five seconds.
‘I’m afraid the achievement points will be greatly reduced. Let’s make an alternative first. ' He thought to himself.
Although it will be significantly reduced, it will still have 20,000 or 30,000 achievement points, including "scarcity" and "high value".
However, this time the copy will only obtain the physical object, and no other technology will be obtained.
His eyes slowly looked into the distance.
Next to the bomber area are reconnaissance aircraft and early warning aircraft, and further away are several types of tankers parked.
KC-10 aerial tanker, KC-130 aerial tanker, and the KC-135 aerial tanker currently used as the main force.
Looking at these huge screens, Lu Ze's heart moved: "It seems to be a good choice too"
Aerial tanker, just from this name can tell its importance to the Air Force.
This is a supply station for various aircraft at high altitudes. It can greatly improve the cruising range, extend the endurance time and increase the effective load of various aircraft.
For example, a formation of bombers has a cruising range of 5000KM and can only carry up to 10 tons of ammunition. However, with a powerful weapon like an aerial tanker, it can reduce the fuel consumption to 3000KM and carry a few more tons of ammunition.
If there is not enough fuel, let the air tanker that has been following you replenish it.
It can even increase the combat radius of the aircraft, so that it can fly from 5,000 kilometers to 8,000 or even more than 10,000 kilometers, just like a large 'nanny' continuously providing fuel.
Lu Ze fell into deep thought: "This thing is also the most urgently needed technology for Daxia."
Daxia currently uses modified H-6K aerial tankers, and will purchase IL-78 aerial tankers from Ermao in two years.
However, delivery of the IL-78 was delayed until 2016, when the Yun-20 was developed, and the Yunyou-20 modified from the Yun-20 in 2022 was all put into service.
It can be said that Daxia in 2009 is indeed in urgent need of aerial tanker technology.
"Then why should I copy the tanker?" Lu Ze came back to his senses at this time: "Wouldn't it be better to directly copy the large transport aircraft?"
Copying an aerial tanker is not as good as directly copying a large transport aircraft.
After all, aren't aerial tankers modified from transport aircraft and large aircraft? For example, the KC-130 was upgraded based on the C-130.
The main technical difficulty of an aerial tanker lies in the research and development of oil pipelines, but the load capacity and endurance are the fundamentals of an aerial tanker. In this aspect, it is definitely the strength of the transport aircraft.
Consider this clearly.
After looking around for a while, he finally saw his favorite target.
Lu Ze pointed to the behemoth in the distance: "Lucy, I'm more interested in that plane."
"That's it." Lucy squinted her eyes and finally saw its full picture: "You want to visit this strategic transport aircraft?"
Her words were full of surprise. This strategic transport aircraft doesn't seem to be very popular, right?
There were only two reporters surrounding it. Compared to the crowd of people who couldn't even squeeze into the B-2 bomber, this was completely different.
(Second update, sorry for feeling a little groggy after taking medicine.)
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