Chapter 103

Ordinary warheads are a combination of explosives and metal, relying on the direct energy of the explosion to kill enemies and destroy weapons.

But the main body of a fuel-air bomb is not explosive, but a fuel called fuel-air explosive agent!

When it reaches above the target, it undergoes a first explosion, which at this point has no lethal effect; it merely disperses the fuel-air explosive agent it carries uniformly into the air, where it mixes with oxygen and is then ignited again.

When the second explosion occurs, it produces terrifying high temperature and pressure! Not only can it kill the enemy, it also takes care of cremation—no ash urn needed!

The energy released by this weapon's explosion far exceeds that of ordinary explosives! Not only can it kill enemies with the blast of high temperature and pressure, it can also consume all the oxygen in the target area, so even people hiding in caves, basements, etc., will suffocate from lack of oxygen!

The lethal power of this thing is only second to……the nuclear bomb!

Our side's Red Flag-2 missile modified into a surface-to-surface missile has a warhead weighing only five hundred kilograms, which feels insufficient; if we switched to a fuel-air explosive, the lack of accuracy would be made up for by its destructive power!

Upon hearing Qin Miao's introduction, everyone present had complex expressions; they never expected there to be such a terrifying weapon, except for Professor Ding, who answered Qin Miao's question and remained calm at this moment.

"This weapon, the key is the fuel-air explosive agent; this thing can only be researched by our materials department." Qin Miao said: "Professor Ding, have you previously researched these things?"

Everyone looked at Professor Ding, their eyes carrying……a hint of apprehension; they had such a fire-player right beside them?

Professor Ding nodded: "Yeah, after the Americans first used it on the battlefield in 1975, I started pondering this thing, but……we had no project approval, no funding, only theoretical research, and now……"

"Good, Professor Ding, I'll greet the school and apply for a research fund; next, this project will be handed to you, the test site—I'll coordinate with a unit for you, they'll surely like it, but……during the experiment we'll definitely need calm weather, hoping heaven will help, that……Director Mao, my task is done, next……should we adjourn?"

Director Mao's face showed a smile; this smile made Qin Miao's heart skip a beat—looks like wanting to leave won't be so easy!

Alright, Qin Miao finally understood why the big guys didn't leave—they wanted to rope him into their project team to do R&D!

In the 1970s, Eastern helicopters suffered a severe gap in generations; the Z-5 was too backward, only able to cease production; the self-developed Z-6 and Z-7 had countless problems and were basically unusable; fortunately the borders opened, so they went abroad for inspection, chose the Dolphin among many helicopters, and after localization it became the Z-9.

This is a four-ton-class helicopter, with an empty weight of two tons, fuel and crew one ton, leaving only one ton of payload, so its use is greatly limited.

For example, as an armed helicopter, the Americans' Apache can carry sixteen anti-tank missiles, flying over with killing intent, while our Z-9 can only carry four, looking like……going to buy soy sauce.

For naval anti-submarine warfare, we still need two helicopters working together—one carrying torpedoes, one carrying sonar buoys—whereas the US Navy's Sea Hawk version needs only one.

Fact proves that a ten-ton-class utility helicopter is the best choice; in the 1980s, the East bought 24 civilian versions of the Black Hawk, which were praised without end.

But……choosing the Dolphin was also unavoidable, after all, at that time only the French were willing to sell production technology, and even allowed the East to export the aircraft!

July 2, 1980, the contract was signed, purchasing 50 Dolphin helicopters and manufacturing technology for $74.6 million, as well as the production rights for the Arriel 1C engine.

But these only mean production is possible; how exactly to produce—either the East figures it out themselves, or they continue buying from the French.

The East's technology absorption is very slow; by 1992, the domestication rate finally exceeded seventy percent.

After introduction, the related technology R&D was also allocated part to Ha Gong Da, after all everyone is in Ha Cheng—close water gives the first advantage.

The first problem facing the materials department is the composite material rotor above!

The earliest rotors were made of wood; later, to increase strength, they used a combination of steel beams and aluminum alloy; nowadays, rotors already use composite material! Light weight, high strength, long life……

"This……I really don't know." Qin Miao said: "Everyone, I Qin Miao am just a freshman, not someone who knows everything."

"Comrade Qin Miao, vacuum electron beam welding of titanium alloy—this technique, you……"

Qin Miao shook his head again: "Professors, I Qin Miao truly don't understand……"

Leaving the materials department, it was already past six; Qin Miao staggered back to the dormitory, lifted the door curtain, just about to open the door, when he saw Chu Miaomiao holding a lunchbox.

"San Shui bro, you came back just in time; I made a few of your favorite dishes……"

San Shui brother, you came back just in time, I cooked a few of your favorite dishes...

The door opened, the two entered the room; Chu Miaomiao put down the lunchbox and looked at Qin Miao.

"San Shui bro, you……have something on your mind?"

A girl's heart is the most sensitive; at a glance she saw that Qin Miao had something hidden in his heart.

"Miaomiao, you say, do I understand too many things?"

"En, San Shui bro, I……really admire you."

The girl's fondness for him began with admiration; upon entering university, she found she could only be second best, then gradually realized Qin Miao almost knows everything, so her admiration slowly elevated into love.

"No no, I don't mean that; for a college student like me, knowing too many things, would you……think I'm different from others, even……out of step with this era?"

"How could it be." Chu Miaomiao smiled: "San Shui bro, your knowledge is all the result of your diligent study; last time we were together in the Capital, I went to your home and saw how much you love studying; come, eat!"

Pork and cabbage stewed with vermicelli, very fragrant, but Qin Miao at this moment had little appetite.

"What if……I suddenly produced a technology that doesn't exist domestically?"

Composite material technology is a must-master; once breakthrough, it can be used in many places, from small fishing rods to large aircraft or even rockets, and even missile casings are made of composite material.

Vacuum electron beam welding is used on aircraft engines; mastering this technology can improve the manufacturing process of engines.

And what about high-temperature turbine materials, etc……

Qin Miao understands these technologies; even if he only roughly knows some principles and processing methods, it could greatly advance Ha Gong Da's progress in materials, thereby pushing domestic technological development.

But……these are all strictly blocked by the West; if I suddenly produce them……

Qin Miao came out of the materials department, his mood somewhat complex.

At this moment, Chu Miaomiao, while lifting the lid of the lunchbox, said: "San Shui bro, if you produced a technology that doesn't exist domestically, then it must be something you researched yourself!"

At this moment, Chu Miaomiao, while lifting the lid of the lunchbox, said: "San Shui bro, if you produced a technology that doesn't exist domestically, then it must be something you researched yourself!"