Chapter 98: Breakthrough! 30% Performance Surplus

The news of Liu Ming's capture was strictly controlled within a very small circle.

But the security measures within the research institute were silently raised to an unprecedented level.

Major Zhang's security detachment was like an invisible spider web, shrouding every key area.

Especially the joint laboratory and the materials workshop where Master Tie Jiang Li was located.

This atmosphere of being loose on the outside but tight on the inside did not affect the frantic pace of technical breakthroughs.

Driven by the two major projects of the "Dragon Core" vector motor and the "Somersault Cloud" airdrop platform,

the entire Dragon Chant Research Institute was like a precise and efficient machine, with every gear turning frantically.

After laying out the overall tasks, Feng Yan specifically found Zhao Gong, who was sitting in charge of the precision machining center.

"Zhao Gong, the trial production of the 'Dragon Core' prototype,"

"and the subsequent requirements for materials and processes for the 'Somersault Cloud' platform, all cannot do without your oversight." Feng Yan's tone was earnest.

"Master Li's new material has unique properties, but processability is a problem."

"Li Yang and the others' designs are also becoming increasingly radical; these all need your process support to be realized."

"I'll have to trouble you to worry about the process coordination between the several departments and projects."

Zhao Gong was examining a complex multi-axis machining drawing and didn't even lift his head upon hearing this:

"Rest assured, once things reach the workshop,"

"I guarantee that where it should be round, it will be round, and where it should be square, it will be square. Don't even think about passing my inspection if it's off by a hair!" He paused and added.

"That material Tie Jiang Li came up with is a bit evil; it's high hardness and tough, and ordinary cutting tools chip the moment they touch it."

"I've had people change the coolant formula and used ultrasonic assistance; we'll grind it slowly, we'll tame it eventually."

With Zhao Gong, this anchor, sitting in charge of production and process links, Feng Yan felt greatly reassured.

After several weeks of sleepless design, simulation, material preparation, and precision cutting by the technician team led by Zhao Gong,

the first engineering prototype of the "Dragon Core" vector motor finally lay quietly on the specially made test platform.

This prototype had a matte dark gray appearance, which was the natural color of Master Tie Jiang Li's special alloy.

The lines were smooth and full of power, with the "Xuanwu-II" battery cell module provided by Zhao Kaiyuan's team and the "Tengshe" intelligent electronic control unit embedded inside.

It condensed Li Yang's structural design, Chen Guang's electromagnetic and heat dissipation optimization, Tie Jiang Li's materials, Zhao Kaiyuan's energy, and Zhao Gong's precision manufacturing process.

It was the "Heart of Dragon Chant" in the true sense.

Around the test bench, core team members were crowded.

Zhao Kaiyuan and his engineers stared closely at the various parameters of the energy system.

Even Zhao Gong had put down his work, standing a little further away with his hands behind his back, watching the machine with burning eyes.

Feng Yan stood in the middle of the crowd, feeling his own heartbeat exceptionally clear in the silent laboratory.

He took a deep breath and looked at Li Yang: "Lao Li, let's begin."

Li Yang nodded heavily and personally input a series of commands on the control terminal.

"Energy system self-check passed."

"Cooling system started, operating normally."

"Electronic control unit initialization complete."

"Starting low-power no-load test."

A low and steady humming sound came from inside the prototype, and on the digital display screen connected to the test bench,

parameters such as speed, power, and torque began to rise steadily.

"Low-power interval operation is stable, all parameters meet expectations." Chen Guang reported the data calmly.

"Gradually increase the load, entering the rated power test interval." Li Yang continued to operate.

The humming sound gradually became deep and powerful, like a sleeping giant beast beginning to wake up.

The test bench vibrated slightly, and the curves representing power and torque on the screen climbed steadily upward.

It reached the design rated value steadily, without the slightest fluctuation!

"Rated power operation is stable! Efficiency reached 94.5%, exceeding design expectations!"

An engineer from Zhao Kaiyuan's team couldn't help but exclaim.

"Continue, push to peak power!" Feng Yan ordered in a deep voice; he knew the real test had just begun.

Li Yang's fingers slid on the screen, slowly pushing the power output slider to the end.

Woo—!!!

The motor's humming instantly became high-pitched and sharp, as if a giant dragon were roaring!

The test bench emitted more obvious vibrations, and the powerful torque was output through the drive shaft, driving the load device to rotate at high speed, even kicking up a faint airflow.

On the screen, the power and torque values were like wild horses breaking free, soaring sharply.

They instantly broke through the previously set target red line and were still climbing upward!

Everyone held their breath, staring closely at the frantically jumping numbers and the motor body that was still running stably.

"Peak power output... 130%! Torque output 128%!" Chen Guang's voice carried a hint of fluctuation.

"Duration... three seconds, five seconds, ten seconds!"

"Cooling system pressure reached the critical point of 80%, but the temperature is stable!" Li Yang reported rapidly.

"Energy output is stable! Voltage fluctuation is within the allowable range!" Zhao Kaiyuan shouted immediately after.

"Thirty seconds! Peak power continuous output for thirty seconds!" Wang Hao couldn't help but shout, his face flushed with excitement.

Li Yang slowly lowered the power output, and the sharp roaring sound gradually subsided, returning to a steady hum.

When the power finally returned to zero and the test bench stopped rotating, the laboratory fell into an eerie silence.

Then, it was unclear who took the lead, but a deafening cheer erupted!

"Success! We succeeded!"

"Surpassed by 30%! Damn, we really did it!"

"Dragon Core! This is our Dragon Core!"

Wang Hao excitedly grabbed Li Yang next to him and shook him hard: "Brother Li! Awesome! Too awesome!"

Li Yang was shaken helplessly by him, but a bright smile of relief finally appeared on his face.

Chen Guang pushed up his glasses, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and began to save and back up all test data rapidly.

Zhao Kaiyuan and his team members high-fived each other, their excitement overflowing.

Zhao Gong walked up with his hands behind his back, carefully looking at the stopped motor prototype.

He reached out and touched the temperature of the shell, nodding: "Hmm, looks like something."

"This movement, it's got kick!"

Feng Yan looked at the cheering crowd, looked at the "Dragon Core" prototype that proved the unyielding will of "Dragon Chant," and felt a mix of emotions in his heart.

A surge of heat rushed to his eyes, but he forcibly suppressed it.

He walked to the center, clapped his hands hard, and attracted everyone's attention.

"Brothers! Quiet down!" His voice was a bit hoarse from excitement, but full of power.

"Today, the roar of the 'Dragon Core' proves that the path we chose is correct!"

"It proves that there is no blockade that cannot be broken!"

"This is not just a victory of technology, but a victory of all our beliefs and sweat!"

His gaze swept over every excited face: "However, this is just a beginning!"

"The success of the 'Dragon Core' has won us valuable initiative and time!"

"Next, we must get it installed on the 'Iron Wolf' as soon as possible, and on our future equipment!"

"And the 'Somersault Cloud'!"

He looked at Wang Hao and Li Yang: "Haozi, Lao Li, the 'Dragon Core' is in place."

"When can the skeleton of the 'Somersault Cloud' be built?"

Wang Hao jumped out immediately, patting his chest with a thud: "Brother Feng! Don't worry!"

"With the 'Dragon Core' as the base, Brother Li and I guarantee to get the 'Somersault Cloud' verification machine out for you as soon as possible!"

"By then, we'll really go to the sky for you to see!"

Just in this atmosphere full of victory joy and high fighting spirit, Feng Yan's encrypted communicator vibrated; it was Major Zhang.

Feng Yan walked to the side and connected: "Team Zhang, how is the situation?"

Major Zhang's voice came through, carrying a hint of gravity: "Team Feng, there are preliminary results from the interrogation."

"Liu Ming confessed that he was bought by an overseas virtual currency account to regularly pass on non-core information he deemed valuable."

"The reason he took the risk this time was because the other party promised..."

Feng Yan's smile froze instantly.

Half an hour ago... that was exactly the most critical moment of the "Dragon Core" prototype test!

The other party's reaction was actually this fast?! ===== CHAPTER 99 =====