Chapter 164: Impossible, You're Fucking Lying to Me

"The control system is the biggest challenge," Li Mingyuan turned to another blueprint.

"I have designed a radio-based remote control system, paired with a gyroscope and an automatic stabilization device. The maximum control range can reach 100 kilometers, enough to execute frontline strike missions."

"100 kilometers?" Zhou couldn't help but interrupt, "Are you sure you aren't bluffing? We can't even manage a reliable radio signal at 50 kilometers!"

Li Mingyuan took out another blueprint without haste.

"Conventional radio does indeed have limitations, but I have designed a directional antenna and signal amplification system. Through relay stations, the control range can be extended to 100 kilometers. These have all been rigorously calculated; they are not imagined out of thin air."

Zhou shook his head, an expression of disbelief on his face, but he said nothing more.

"Finally, the most critical part—the weapon system." Li Mingyuan took a deep breath and unfolded the last few blueprints.

"I have designed four types of specialized weapons: Cloud Bomb, Cluster Bomb, Tungsten Alloy Armor-Piercing Shell, and Glide Guided Bomb."

"Wait," Zhou suddenly stood up, his hands pressing against the table, "Cloud Bomb? Guided bomb? What are these things?"

Li Mingyuan pointed to the first weapon design drawing.

"The Cloud Bomb, also known as an Air-Fuel Bomb, is a new type of weapon that uses fuel mixed with air to form an explosive gas cloud. The explosive power of a 50-kilogram Cloud Bomb is equivalent to 120-150 kilograms of traditional explosives. More importantly, it can generate a massive pressure wave, possessing extreme destructive capability against bunkers and fortifications."

Zhou's breathing became rapid, his eyes widened, and his fingers trembled slightly.

"This... this... this is impossible. Are you fucking telling me that a 50-kilogram bomb can have the power of 150 kilograms?"

"That is indeed the case," Li Mingyuan replied calmly.

"And it is particularly effective against bunkers and tunnels because the combustion consumes a large amount of oxygen, forming a vacuum zone. Even if not killed directly by the explosion, targets will lose combat effectiveness due to suffocation and internal organ damage."

Zhou plopped back into his chair, then abruptly stood up again and began pacing around the conference table, muttering, "Impossible... this is impossible..."

Although Minister Zhao maintained a facade of calm, the hand holding the blueprint was visibly trembling.

"Mi... Mingyuan, are you sure these designs can be realized? This isn't just talk on paper?"

"It is entirely achievable, Minister." Li Mingyuan nodded affirmatively. "All materials and processes are within our current technical capabilities; it is merely a different approach."

Zhou had already circled the conference table twice and suddenly stopped, turning to Li Mingyuan: "Then what... what the hell is a Cluster Bomb?"

Li Mingyuan picked up another blueprint. "A Cluster Bomb is a mother-child shell structure. A 100-kilogram container holds 120 small Submunitions. After deployment, they scatter in the air, forming a 200-meter by 100-meter 'rain of shells' coverage area. It is especially suitable for dealing with densely populated areas and light armored vehicles."

"Fuck," Zhou blurted out, then hurriedly apologized, "Excuse me, but this... this is too fucking..."

He began pacing the conference room again, shaking his head as he walked.

"The Tungsten Alloy Armor-Piercing Shell is a pure kinetic energy weapon," Li Mingyuan continued to introduce.

"Utilizing a high-density tungsten alloy long rod, it is dropped at high speed from high altitude. It can rely on pure kinetic energy to penetrate armored steel plates up to 300 millimeters thick. A single 50-kilogram Tungsten Alloy Armor-Piercing Shell can easily penetrate the top armor of the Star-Spangled Country's M26 and M46 Tank."

Zhou had already completed his third lap. Hearing this, he slammed his fist against the wall.

"Impossible! This is fucking impossible! This is even more powerful than a cannon shell; you are lying to me!"

"This is entirely consistent with the principles of physics, General." Li Mingyuan explained, unhurried.

"The density of tungsten is 2.5 times that of steel. At the same mass, the impact force is concentrated on a smaller area. Coupled with the gravitational acceleration of 9.8 meters per second squared and the drop height from high altitude, it is sufficient to generate enough kinetic energy."

Zhou shook his head, clutching the back of his head with both hands, pacing in circles around the room.

His usual stern image had completely vanished. "Old Zhao, listen to what he's saying. He is..."

Minister Zhao was also somewhat composed, his lips trembling slightly. "Mingyuan... if what you say is all true... this will completely change the face of war..."

"Finally, the weapon I value most—the Glide Guided Bomb." Li Mingyuan picked up the last blueprint.

"By installing fixed or movable wing surfaces, the bomb can glide 10-15 kilometers after being dropped from high altitude. At the same time, through radio control of simple control surfaces, the glide direction can be adjusted to achieve precise guidance toward the target, with hit accuracy controllable within a 50-meter range."

This time, the room went completely quiet.

Zhou stopped pacing and stood frozen in place, while Minister Zhao seemed as if petrified. Both men looked at Li Mingyuan with an expression of disbelief.

After a silence lasting half a minute, Zhou finally found his voice: "You mean... the bomb can turn? And fly over ten kilometers?"

"Yes," Li Mingyuan nodded.

"We can drop bombs from outside the enemy's anti-aircraft fire range, greatly increasing the survival rate of the Drone while improving the bomb's hit rate. Traditional free-fall bombs often require dozens to be dropped to hit a precise target, whereas a Glide Guided Bomb can increase the hit rate to over 70%."

Minister Zhao's hand had clenched into a fist at some point, his voice low and trembling: "Can it really... really be produced?"

"As long as you give me enough resources and personnel, I can complete the test flight and weapon testing of the first batch of prototypes within a month." Li Mingyuan answered confidently.

Minister Zhao stood up abruptly, strode to the desk, and picked up the phone: "Get me the Chief! Urgent matter!"

The call was connected quickly, and Minister Zhao's voice was exceptionally serious:

"Chief, I have an urgent report here... Yes... it's about a brand-new weapon system... an unmanned aircraft... it can carry precision-guided bombs... Yes, you heard me right, it is unmanned... faster than the Star-Spangled Country's fighter jets... the guided bomb can turn... Yes, I will wait for you."

Minister Zhao put down the phone and turned to Li Mingyuan and Zhou: "Call back in two minutes."

The conference room fell into silence again, the three men each lost in their own thoughts.

Zhou finally calmed down and sat back in his chair, breathing deeply, though his eyes remained fixed on those blueprints, seemingly trying to find some flaw in them.

The phone rang, and Minister Zhao practically jumped to answer it: "Greetings, Chief... Yes... I will repeat it again... Yes, unmanned, faster than the F-80... can carry special bombs... prototypes can be completed within a month... Understood, I will arrange it immediately..."

Hanging up the phone, Minister Zhao turned to Li Mingyuan and Zhou, a smile finally appearing on his face: "The Chief has approved! The project code is 'Divine Eagle', top priority, all required resources will be supplied unconditionally!"