Looking at the design drawings of the "Mysterious Maiden" and "White Emperor" space fighters,
The engineers on site, initially excited, gradually became somewhat apprehensive.
If controlled nuclear fusion can still be understood by experts,
Both the "Xuan Nu" and "Bai Di" space fighters use sensor-based force field drive devices.
This is completely beyond the comprehension of all experts.
"Principal Su, without propellant, how will our fighter jets get power?"
"Could it be using electromagnetic induction?"
"That would require a large amount of electricity, and a complete power generation system would be needed to complete it!"
"The PPT is quite impressive, but the most important thing is how to build the 'Luan Bird' aerospace carrier platform."
Without a platform, even if we develop aerospace fighters, we won't be able to play a strategic role at all!
The so-called inductive force field drive device is quite simple; it utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction.
However, this involves altering charged particles moving within a magnetic field.
Techniques to enhance the use of electromagnetic force to propel moving objects.
Because there is no propellant, energy consumption can be greatly reduced.
Using only two nuclear fusion generators, it is possible to maintain the speed of the spaceplane at Mach 4.8.
To conduct high-speed strike missions outside the atmosphere, and to carry out a single mission with a limited duration.
That would allow for an astonishing 14 days, let alone a precise strike on a specific location on Earth.
They can even carry out surprise attack missions to the moon and Mars.
Returning once again to the "Luan Bird" aerospace carrier platform!
The weapon systems also utilize laser rapid-fire cannons and podded pulse particle acceleration cannons.
As long as the energy supply is continuous, it can provide a constant source of firepower, only during combat.
There's absolutely no need for supplies!
Su Lin also noticed the experts' concerns.
With a snap, the design blueprints and structural schematics of the "Mysterious Maiden" and "White Emperor" space fighters were shut down.
"Of course, at this stage, the 'Mysterious Maiden' and 'White Emperor' space fighters are still in the project initiation phase."
If this is announced now, it could very likely trigger panic in Europe and the United States.
Therefore, our primary goal now is to build the "Luan Bird" aerospace carrier platform!
At that time, China's most powerful transport rocket was the Long March 2 solid-propellant launch vehicle.
The maximum geostationary transfer orbit transport capacity is less than two tons.
However, the empty weight of the "Luan Niao" aerospace platform is as high as 40,000 tons.
It's impossible to launch more than 20,000 carrier rockets and slowly build them up like stacking blocks, right?
The cost of launching rockets alone is something China cannot afford.
Even though Lanxiang Military Industry is currently doing very well in the arms business in the Middle East,
Faced with such immense financial pressure, they simply couldn't afford it!
"Principal Su, with an empty payload of over 40,000 tons, even if our rocket were to start smoking, it would be impossible to complete the assembly."
I think this plan doesn't even meet the conditions for implementation!
"I heard that the Americans are working on some kind of reusable rocket technology lately."
If we can use recovery technology, could we reduce launch costs significantly?
Based on the misleading information released by the US so far...
Once reusable rocket launch technology matures, the cost of a single rocket launch could be reduced from $50 million.
The cost was reduced to just over 20 million US dollars, a reduction of more than 50%.
"Even a simple calculation with a computer shows it's impossible. At most, you could reduce the cost by half, but that would still require tens of thousands of launches."
Do you know how much it costs to launch a single satellite? It's an astronomical figure!
Yang Jianjun, head of Shenlong Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd., said,
Most of China's carrier rockets are currently developed and manufactured by Shenlong Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd.
"How much is it, Mr. Yang? Don't just say half of it!"
"Reset to zero~~Reset to zero~~~~"
Yang Jianjun picked up a calculator and started doing some quick calculations.
If we only consider rocket launch technology, China is currently among the world's leading countries.
The cost of a single launch is approximately US$40 million, equivalent to about 300 million RMB.
Even if recyclable technology is developed, it would still cost 150 million per transaction.
So, 10,000 times would require 1.5 trillion yuan in funding.
This was in the 1990s, not even 2000 yet, and it represented the entire annual fiscal revenue of China.
It's only around 1.3 trillion.
It's impossible for the entire nation to stop eating and drinking just for a "Luan Bird" space-based airborne platform.
If we don't wear clothes or sleep, won't other industries, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development, stop developing?
"1.5 trillion is a conservative estimate! In my opinion, we can consider the feasibility of this plan 20 years from now!"
"1.5 trillion? My goodness, that's definitely not going to work. Not only can we not do it, but even if the Americans came, they'd empty our coffers!"
"What if nuclear power technology is used? Could the launch cost be reduced even further?"
"Do you think the high cost of our rocket launches is due to expensive fuel? It's the high cost of our materials, engines, and launch platforms."
Fuel accounts for less than 15% of the cost!
Hearing Mr. Yang's analysis once again caused the experts to lose confidence.
Commander Tang was also surprised that Su Lin's new project plan was so advanced.
He nudged Su Lin's elbow.
"Principal Su, you didn't say this thing was so expensive, did you? Our Northern Military Region's annual military budget..."
That probably wouldn't even be enough for you to develop a sound!!!
"Quiet!"
Su Lin, the keynote speaker at this meeting, patted the table.
"Just because it's difficult, does that mean we should give up? Should we spend our whole lives following the Americans around doing research and development?"
Being held hostage for life?
This hits the nail on the head; ever since the arms race between the Russians and the Americans,
Currently, global military development is basically following the old path taken by the US and Russia.
Trying to overtake on a curve is simply impossible!
"For the 'Luan Bird' space-based aircraft platform, we will first launch the Chang'e Lunar Exploration Program!"
Su Lin never intended to build the "Luan Bird" aerospace platform directly from Earth from the beginning.
Instead, they first establish a base on the moon, and then use lunar energy to launch launch vehicles from the moon.
The construction of the "Luan Niao" aerospace platform is being undertaken because the moon's mass is significantly smaller than Earth's.
The cost of launching a rocket from the moon will be one-sixth that of Earth.
The cost of 1.5 trillion can be reduced instantly to around 250 billion.
This is already within an acceptable range.
The moon's extremely weak gravity will significantly reduce the technical challenges of reusable launch vehicles.
Cut costs again!
Once the lunar launch base is completed, the final funding for the entire "Luan Niao" aerospace carrier platform construction project will be secured.
It can be controlled at around 160 billion.
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