Chapter 448: Chasing the Wind
"This is one of our launch test bases for scientific satellites, technical test satellites and carrier rockets. It is our earliest and largest integrated missile and satellite launch center, and it is also our only manned space launch site!" Zhu Dingjun, who has been dealing with aerospace missiles for half her life, spends most of the year, or even the whole year, here. She has a very strong feeling for this place.
Although this place was once barren and covered with yellow sand, it has always been creating miracles, composing the myth of chasing the moon, and creating the glory that established the country's status.
"If you stay here long enough, Mr. Wu, you will be able to see many wonders, including iron horses in the autumn wind, yellow flowers on the battlefield, snow on the ships at night and the cold moon on the border, as well as 'the mighty east wind', 'fireworks in profusion', 'the warm sun after the snow' and 'the stars and the moon shining together... This can be considered a benefit for us astronauts and missile personnel!" Ordinary people do not have the opportunity to see such wonders of the desert.
Strong winds are not unfamiliar to people who work and live in the Space City. For a few months every year, strong winds carry sand and rocks and rage across this vast ocean.
Year after year, Xizhou astronauts fight against wind and sand to build their dreams of space. For them, clear skies and bright air are the most beautiful and luxurious hopes. A sunny day is a term that belongs to the inland, not a thought that belongs to the desert.
"Instead of waiting for the wind to come, it is better to chase it!" Wu Tong repeated this sentence, and his heart was more moved. That sentence appeared in Wu Tong's ears again, the so-called peaceful years are because someone is carrying the burden for them.
Wu Tong was happy that he now had the ability to help carry the weight.
"Let's go, President Zhu, let's go chase the wind and fight too!" After listening to so many exciting histories and stories, Wu Tong was eager to invest in research and development as soon as possible to help the country and add another deterrent weapon.
If she could land the DF-17 sooner, she might even be able to visit the Space City and see the spacecraft! After playing with fighter planes and missiles for so long, it would be a lie to say that Wu Tong had no interest in rocket launches.
Of course, compared to traditional rocket launches, Wu Tong is more interested in reusable rockets, or space shuttles. However, in order to achieve the goal of flying through the atmosphere into the universe and returning safely, the technology involved, as well as the kinetic energy that can provide the space shuttle and the body materials... will all be major research topics, and Wu Tong has not yet imagined that they can be solved in a short time.
You have to eat one bite at a time; you can't become fat by eating one bite at a time. Wu Tong has a clear understanding of her position. The most important thing for her now is to get the DF-17 done, and to lay the foundation for more advanced technologies step by step. Breakthroughs are all achieved through gradual progress.
"Okay, Mr. Wu, come with me!" Zhu Ding stopped trying to persuade Wu Tong when she met his determined gaze. Originally, her plan for today was to take Wu Tong to visit the base, have dinner, and then send Wu Tong to his accommodation. The base had a special accommodation, and the one they arranged for Wu Tong was the highest level of accommodation, located in the center of heavy protection.
However, after actually getting to know Wu Tong, she understood that Wu Tong was a pragmatic person who did not need those procedural arrangements and went straight to the basics.
This kind of hard work is what Zhu Dingjun admires the most. She is also a hard-working person. Immediately, she took Wu Tong and rushed to the research base.
"DF-17's carrier part has entered the manufacturing process, and the warhead part is in progress..." Along the way, Zhu Dingjun introduced the current project progress to Wu Tong. Wu Tong also had a general grasp of these, but her report would be more detailed.
"Mr. Zhu, you have worked hard. I am confident that you will do your job. Please review the overall situation and continue to make arrangements. Is the engine development site ready?" Wu Tong nodded in understanding, affirming Mr. Zhu's work and pointing out the important purpose of her visit. She is here to help the DF-17 development breakthrough.
"Everything has been arranged, and the cooperating engineers are in place. The two assistant engineers are the absolute core members of our team and very reliable comrades. And General Manager Yang Wei has taken the initiative to help!" At first, when General Manager Yang contacted her, she thought he was joking. Who would have thought that this person, who came for Wu Tong, was really willing to be Wu Tong's assistant.
As soon as Zhu Dingjun led Wu Tong to the engine R&D office, he ran into Yang Wei who was guarding the door. When he saw Wu Tong, he immediately went to meet him.
"Mr. Wu, I am here to bother you again. I am glad to hear your eyes open!" Yang Ming came forward with a smile. He was quite responsive. Besides, he was in the J-35 project team, so he knew that Wu Tong was working on a new missile. He intuitively thought that Wu Tong must be working on an engine. He was intrigued and wanted to see new engine innovation technology. In addition, he wanted to give Wu Tong some help, so he specially applied to join the DF-17 R&D project team and applied to join the R&D team of the new engine.
Although he could not chew too much, he only had a basic grasp of the variable cycle engine. He also knew that he could not chew too much, but who could resist the temptation of new technology and new scientific research? He did not do it, so he came.
"Teacher Yang, you have to work around the clock with me again!" Wu Tong shook hands with Yang Wei. It was a favor for Teacher Yang to come to help, and she was very grateful. It was a pleasure to work with Teacher Yang, and Wu Tong also looked forward to the smooth cooperation again.
"Boss Zhu, please notify the other two engineers. Let's have a meeting. I'll explain the elements of the scramjet engine in detail, and then we can start building it! I've drawn a part of the component diagram, so you can arrange it first!"
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With Wu Tong joining the DF-17 project team, the entire missile development process was like tightening the spring and accelerating towards perfection. The engine section, which was conquered by Wu Tong himself, was completed first. As always, it was Wu Tong's assembly line work. Wu Tong provided the component drawings, and General Manager Yang and two core engineers were responsible for leading the team to build, assemble, and finally test run.
The test data was quite ideal. Zhu Dingjun's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Mr. Wu, we can definitely do it. We definitely can do it!" With the help of such a powerful engine, they will definitely succeed.
Also in Xizhou, Lu Xiao came personally to help with the guidance core research and development, shouldering two important responsibilities. This made Wu Tong think of doing it herself, but after thinking about it, she gave up the idea.
Although she might be able to produce the results on her own, she would definitely have to devote time and energy to learning research and development. Not to mention whether it would hinder the entire project by the time she learns it, it would definitely affect her other research and development arrangements.
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