2100: C2100 Life Wasn't Easy

C2100 Life Wasn't Easy

Aleksyev's life in the Design Bureau had been tough for the past few years.1

The Earth Effect Aircraft was an invention that crossed eras. But... At the same time... ... There were still many problems. Compared to the ship, it was more like a drone. But at the same time, it also needed to have the ability to sail on the sea... This kind of equipment that combined a ship and a plane also required a large amount of transportation. It's not that easy to achieve.

These research required investment and a high amount of investment. After the Equipment Department team, whether they belonged to the navy or the air force was also an issue of debate. In the past, these were not problems because they had support.

The supporter behind them was Marshal Uzinov, this person. For many years, he had been the nightmare of Western World. He was a cold-blooded military commander. The invasion of Mountain Country was carried out under his full control. The aggressiveness of the Bear Country during the cold war could not be without his credit. However, he had already left a few years ago.

If General Uzinov was still around, he would definitely not let the map be so reckless! Thinking of this, Aleksyev was very annoyed. After the marshal left, the country was in chaos. The new map that came to power lied to the people. It was said that all of this was caused by the army being too large. Thus, he began to continuously reduce the military force and various military projects. Because the cost of this Earth Effect Aircraft project was too high... Hence, it was also considered a project that had been cut off. Their funds were almost all going to be cut off.

It wasn't just them. It was also said that the Ballistic Missile that was the proudest in Bear Country was going to be cut down as well. That fellow wanted to bring Bear Country to hell.

In such a complicated mood, Aleksyev looked at a passenger plane that slowly landed on their runway.

The Earth Effect Aircraft was a special kind of aircraft. Its bottom looked more like a ship. Generally speaking, its landing and landing were in the sea. However, it was currently in the research stage. Most of the time, it had to be on land. Therefore, their Earth Effect Aircraft could also slide from the sea to land. There was a long runway here.

If it was a small scale Earth Effect Aircraft, there could also be a landing gear below. They could land directly on the runway, but their KM-1 level was not enough. This kind of flying device was too huge. It was 500 to 600 tons and was called the Caspian Monster in the west. This thing could not be supported by the landing gear. They could only make the bottom of this flying device sturdier. They used their stomachs to forcefully rub against the shore and into the water.

Now, the plane landed. He looked at the person who came out and shouted, "Hey, Ivan, you still look so young."

Old Mikoyan had passed away. Ivan was the new designer, and Akxeleyev was still the same generation. Now, he looked very old.

"The engine you want has been brought to you. Actually, I have long suggested that you remove the Turbojet Engine and replace it with our latest Turbofan Engine. It will reduce the fuel consumption and weight."

Hearing Ivan's words, Aleksyev looked speechless. Do you think I don't want to? The application had already been approved. In the end, when the new Secretary came up to the stage, he was dragged down again. Now, the research funding of their Design Bureau had been cut down. How could there be a new engine?

Fortunately, this time, it was finally coming. In comparison, the life in Mikoyan Design Bureau was much better. If he hadn't been obsessed with this Earth Effect Aircraft in the past... He would have entered the Air Design Bureau or the Ship Design Bureau. His life would have been much better than it was now.

While they were talking, Qin Guan also came down. When he came down, he noticed the big guy in the distance.

KM-1, Western nickname, Caspian Monster. Hmm, the name at the back sounded better. This thing was indeed a monster.

Normal planes had engines at the back and wings at the front. But this thing was very strange. In front of the head of the plane. There was a special wing with eight VD-7 Turbojet Engine placed side by side on the wing. These engines did one thing to provide more air flow to the wings at the back. It could enhance the effect of the ground.

Actually, it was not appropriate to use the Turbojet Engine at the front. After all, it was used to produce air currents. Therefore, using the turbine fan was more suitable. It was even the kind of Turbofan Engine that had a greater understanding of the Dao. This way, it could be more efficient and conserved. Qin Guan looked at the special flying device. It was precisely because of the side-by-side engine in front that made it look even uglier. That was why it was given the title of Caspian Monster.

The tail was a T-shaped tail, which was also the easiest to understand. If it was in a normal position, it would be easily hit by the seawater. After all, this thing was flying on the surface of the water.

"Let me introduce you. This is President Qin." Ivan - Mikoyan said to Aleksyev.

Qin Guan stretched out his hand and shook ___'s hand. "I have heard about the reputation of the Caspian Monster for a long time. This time... We can finally see it, Mr. Aleksyev. We really hope to know more about this kind of flying device. Personally, I admire you. "

Although this guy was not young anymore, he was after all the person in charge of this research project. In fact, in his long career of research and development, this guy had personally come to test flying.

For example, more than ten years ago, this fellow had been driving a small Earth Effect Aircraft. When it took off, it was suddenly hit by a wave, causing its tail to completely break off. If it was an ordinary plane, it would definitely have crashed. But the designer in the cockpit, Aleksyev, made a prompt decision and did not stop. Instead, he increased the power of the engine and drove the aircraft, which no longer had a tail wing, back to the shore.

The accident this time also made their aircraft famous. This was a vivid example. During a war, if the tail wing was broken, they could still fly!

Looking at their current state, it could be seen that they were in a dilemma. This fellow, for the sake of two engines, he was able to meet foreign guests like them. How poor were they?

"You are our good friend. This is also one of the aspects in which I accept your inspection." He tried to remind himself that it was not for the two engines. It was for friendship. Yes, it was for friendship. Last year... The person in front of him had personally gone to the nuclear power plant to rescue them. He was a friend of Bear Country!

"Now, can we go and take a look at the Caspian Monster? Please forgive me for calling it that. Right now, the whole world calls it that. This is a form of respect. Besides, I don't know its model. " Qin Guan said with a smile. He had obviously come here to see these big guys.

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