PFC Chapter 281 Copper can be used as money, but our independent regiment is very poor and we really can
Chapter 281 Copper can be used as money, but our independent regiment is very poor and we really can
After a three-hour flight, Lin Zhenhua had a general understanding of the performance of the Thunder fighter. He also focused on testing the two heavy machine guns and found that the linkage performance was not good during shooting and needed further improvement.
Seeing that the fuel was running low, Lin Zhenhua began to adjust the flight path and lowered the landing gear. Under his steady control, the Thunder fighter landed safely on the runway. Heshang and Duan Peng immediately brought the ladder over. With their help, Lin Zhenhua got out of the cockpit and stood steadily on the runway.
"This morning's test was very successful. The aircraft's performance has reached the expected indicators. We only need to modify some problems. After another test flight, we can mass-produce the Thunder fighter!"
Lin Zhenhua announced the good news loudly, and everyone couldn't help cheering. From today on, the independent regiment truly owned fighter jets, which was of great significance.
"The pilot training plan must be put on the agenda immediately. Today I will start making a simulated cockpit and select flight trainees from the entire independent regiment to speed up our pilot training plan. My goal is to train a group of usable pilots within three months, so as to complete the establishment of our independent regiment's air force."
"I still have a lot of things to do next. If there is anything, let's talk about it tonight. I have to do a comprehensive inspection of the Thunder fighter and solve all the problems that arise. The second test flight is scheduled to start at 3 pm today. The test flight time is set to be three hours. Time is very tight, I have to get busy!"
Lin Zhenhua greeted several people, and with the help of Duan Peng and the monk, he began to inspect the Thunder fighter. Li Yunlong and others were not idle either, and also helped with logistics work. It was not until one o'clock in the afternoon that the modification of the Thunder fighter was completed. Lin Zhenhua could finally take a breath and rest under the shade of a tree. He wanted to get enough energy to start the second test flight of the day.
Two hours later, Lin Zhenhua took off again in his Thunder fighter and flew steadily in the sky. He now had time to sign in for the day and started today's sign-in work.
"Ding Dong, the system has signed in successfully. Congratulations to uncle for obtaining the basic fighter flight technology, which is an upgraded version of the basic fighter driving technology!"
Lin Zhenhua knew from the introduction of the system that as long as he could learn basic fighter flying techniques, he could become a real pilot. This made him very happy. It was like a pillow was delivered to him just as he was sleepy. He used this reward directly, and the effect was very obvious. He became more adept at flying the Thunder fighter and even performed some difficult flying moves.
As for the ultra-low-altitude flyby, it was really beyond his ability. He could only descend to a minimum altitude of 600 meters for the flyby. This was already a remarkable achievement for him, especially since he had overcome his fear.
After two hours of simulated combat flight, Lin Zhenhua used up all the 500 rounds of bullets he carried. After being improved, the two heavy machine guns no longer had the previous sense of obstruction when shooting and were very smooth to use.
"The fighter's fuel is running low. I have to return home quickly. After today's comprehensive tests, the Raiden fighter can be mass-produced. The reward blueprint given by the system is indeed very impressive. If it weren't for the compromise in some aspects of the processing technology, the Raiden fighter would be a very good fighter, even comparable to the Japanese Zero fighter!"
Lin Zhenhua landed the Thunder fighter safely on the runway. After three hours of continuous flight, he felt physically tired. With the help of Duan Peng, he climbed out of the cockpit, stretched his stiff wrists, and announced excitedly: "I have good news for you all. The Thunder fighter has passed the test and will enter the mass production stage from tomorrow. In the future, our independent regiment will have its own fighter jets and no longer have to be afraid of the Japanese fighter jets. We really have a powerful air defense weapon!"
"Let's hurry back to the Arsenal now. After dinner, I will arrange the production of Thunderbolt fighters. Next, we have to discuss the future of the Arsenal!"
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang were both very excited. They had worked so hard for so long and finally saw the results. They had been worried and couldn't sleep every night these days. With the successful mass production of fighter jets, they could finally sleep well.
Ding Wei and Kong Jie were also very happy. They secretly made up their minds not to leave the base of the independent regiment in the short term. They wanted to take this opportunity to regroup. Maybe they could also have an air force. If that were true, they would be so happy that they would wake up laughing in their dreams.
Lin Zhenhua arranged for people to pull the fighter jets into the hangar. For safety reasons, the hangar was camouflaged during construction. The trees around the hangar were not removed but reserved in advance. In addition, the hangar was built with prefabricated components, so the construction speed was very fast. It took only six days to complete the construction of three hangars.
"College student, your prefabricated steel structure is indeed very convenient, and it can build a warehouse very quickly. But it also has its disadvantages. It is too stuffy inside. It is okay for parking things, but it is unbearable for people to live in. Fortunately, it may be better in winter, but it is really unbearable in summer!" Li Yunlong complained with a constipated look on his face.
Zhao Gang said, "When it rained a few days ago, Lao Li hid in the hangar, and it was so hot that he couldn't stand it. He has complained to me about this several times, but it made me laugh for several days!"
Lin Zhenhua didn't have time to listen to their complaints. He rushed back to the arsenal by truck. After eating, he modified the drawings. Then he came to the production workshop, called together the captains of each brigade, and modified the previous production plan. The success of the prototype trial made the soldiers of the arsenal very happy. After getting the drawings, they started production overnight.
After Lin Zhenhua finished explaining all this, it was already midnight. Li Yunlong and others who had been waiting for a long time were not impatient at all. Instead, they were very excited and not sleepy at all.
"College student, we have been wanting to have a good chat with you for a long time. Now that you finally have time, it's just right for you to have a good chat with us so that we can have an idea of the arsenal's next plan. The Xiaozhangzhuang market has opened, and the news has been released. People from the surrounding areas have already come. This good opportunity cannot be missed. It's just right for us to replenish our scarce supplies!" Li Yunlong spoke first.
Lin Zhenhua first drank a bowl of mung bean soup to reduce the heat. As time entered August, the weather was not as hot as before. At least at night, he could feel a hint of coolness, which made him feel much more comfortable.
"Old Li, don't be anxious, listen to me slowly! We have now been able to achieve mass production of the Thunder fighter. Its main materials are steel and aluminum alloy, which are not in short supply for the arsenal. Especially with the successful development of stainless steel materials, the frame used to make the body is very durable, but the current production capacity is too low, and most of it is replaced by armored steel. When we really achieve mass production in the future, the performance of the Thunder fighter will have a big leap!"
"Aluminum ingots can be obtained continuously through the electrolytic aluminum plant. As long as there is enough electricity, there will be no problem in the production of aluminum ingots! What really worries me is the source of copper materials. We have used up more than one ton of copper ingots in stock before, and this is before we start the bullet production line. Once the two bullet production lines are successfully put into operation, the consumption of copper materials will be even greater!"
"A good cook cannot cook without rice. This is not just a saying. Without enough copper, even if we have a bullet production line, we can only watch helplessly. This is the first scarce raw material we need to solve."
"I know that some people don't care about the shortage of copper materials and think that I am making a big fuss. This is because you don't know that bullet shells and shells are made of brass. If we can't solve the problem of the source of brass, it will be very difficult for us to make our own bullets and shells!"
"The second is rubber. The tires of airplanes and the seals of some important parts all use rubber, but the amount of rubber we have in stock is very small. Now there is only half a ton left. In addition to producing tires, rubber is also used to produce gas masks. We have encountered many poison gas attacks by the devils before. We can't take any chances in this matter. As a last resort, I have allocated some rubber to produce gas masks, which has reduced our rubber stock by half again."
"As for the other raw materials that are in short supply, I can find ways to solve the problem, but I am really powerless and cannot find any substitutes for these two raw materials. I have produced steel bullets before, but they always jammed. Even the shells were the same. I even plated them with a layer of zinc to solve the problem, but it still didn't work!"
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang did not expect the problem to be so serious. They had spent a lot of effort to obtain more than one ton of copper materials, but now they dare not make any guarantees. The main reason is that the arsenal's demand for brass is too great, which is beyond their capabilities. Unless they can find a copper mine in the base, purchasing it from outside is simply a drop in the bucket and is particularly unprofitable.
"College student, this time it's not that Lao Zhao and I want to shirk responsibility. It's really very difficult for both of us. Copper is not only used to make bullet shells, but is also used as money by ordinary people. It is real hard currency!"
"The only solution I can think of now is to mine copper ourselves, so that we can get a stable supply of raw materials. As for solving the problem through external purchases, even if we can buy some, the quantity will be very small. The Japanese have very strict control over the copper mines, and it will not be possible to break the blockade in a short period of time, not to mention that we don't have that much money to buy it!" Li Yunlong said bluntly with an unpleasant expression.