"This is one of our launch and 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 entire year, here. She has an extremely strong affection 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 can see many wonders, including iron horses in the autumn wind, yellow flowers on the battlefield, ships in the night snow and the cold moon at the border, as well as "the mighty east wind", "fireworks in full bloom", "the warm sun after the snow" and "the stars and the moon shining together..." This can be regarded as 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 no strangers to those who work and live in the Aerospace City. For several months every year, fierce winds carry sand and rocks across this vast ocean.
Year after year, Xizhou astronauts battle wind and sand, sailing against the wind to build their dreams of space. Clear skies and bright air are, for them, the most beautiful hope, but also the most extravagant. A sunny and windy day is a term that belongs inland, not to the desert.
"Instead of waiting for the wind, it's better to chase it!" Wu Tong repeated these words, his heart increasingly moved. Those words echoed in Wu Tong's ears once 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 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 the DF-17 could land sooner, she might even be able to visit the Aerospace City and see the spacecraft! After playing with fighter jets and missiles for so long, it would be a lie to say that Wu Tong had no interest in rocket launches.
Of course, Wu Tong was more interested in reusable rockets, or rather, space shuttles, than traditional rocket launches. However, achieving a safe return through the atmosphere would require significant research, including the technology needed to power the space shuttle and the materials needed to create it. Wu Tong had no illusions about achieving this feat quickly.
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 continuous accumulation.
"Okay, Mr. Wu, come with me!" Zhu Ding stopped trying to persuade Wu Tong when she met his resolute gaze. Her original plan for the day was to show Wu Tong around the base, have dinner, and then take him to his accommodations. The base had designated accommodations, and the one they had arranged for Wu Tong was the highest level, nestled in the heart of a heavily protected area.
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 was what Zhu Dingjun admired most, as she was also a practical person. Immediately, she rushed to the research base with Wu Tong.
"The DF-17's carrier component has entered production, and the warhead is underway..." Along the way, Zhu Dingjun briefed Wu Tong on the current project progress. Wu Tong had a general grasp of this, but her report would be more detailed.
"Mr. Zhu, thank you for your hard work. I trust you to do your job. Please review the overall situation and continue making arrangements. Is the engine development location ready?" Wu Tong nodded in understanding, commending Mr. Zhu's work and clarifying the important purpose of her visit. She was here to help achieve a breakthrough in DF-17 development.
"Everything has been arranged, and the cooperating engineers are in place. The two auxiliary engineers are both 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 an 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. Seeing Wu Tong, he immediately went to greet him.
"Mr. Wu, I'm sorry to bother you again. I'm glad to hear your eyes!" Yang Ming came up to him with a smile. He was quite quick-witted. In addition, because he was in the J-35 project team, 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 eager to see the 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 bit off more than he could chew, he only had a basic grasp of the variable cycle engine. He knew that biting off more than he could chew was a good idea, but who could resist the temptation of new technology and research? He hadn't done that, so he came.
"Teacher Yang, you've been working around the clock with me again!" Wu Tong shook hands with Yang Wei. She was grateful that Teacher Yang had come to help, and it was a favor. It was a pleasure working with Teacher Yang, and Wu Tong looked forward to working with him again.
"Boss Zhu, please notify the other two engineers. Let's have a meeting. I'll explain the key elements of the scramjet engine in detail, and then we'll begin construction! I've drawn a partial diagram of the components; you can arrange it first!"
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With Wu Tong joining the DF-17 project team, the entire missile development process accelerated toward success, seemingly in a state of flux. The engine section, personally led by Wu Tong, was the first to be completed. As always, Wu Tong handled the assembly line work. He provided the component schematics, while General Manager Yang and two key engineers led the team through construction, assembly, and final test runs.
The test data was quite ideal. Zhu Dingjun's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Mr. Wu, we can definitely do it, we can definitely do it!" With the help of such a powerful engine, they will definitely succeed.
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 once she learns it, but it would definitely affect her other research and development arrangements.
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