Chapter 392: Chapter 392
Upon hearing Lin Yi’s question, even before Hu Cheng could speak, Chief Engineer Wu eagerly spoke up with a face full of excitement:
"It’s perfect! I just personally went up for a flight! Compared to traditional power, this helicopter is more stable, especially outstanding when hovering.
The most important thing is that just now, after flying continuously for an hour, the various data readings of the helicopter remained very stable.
According to calculations, the theoretical nonstop flight time of this helicopter is at least 48 hours!
Of course, this calculation might not be accurate, and the actual continuous working time could possibly break through to an even longer duration!"
It was obvious that Chief Engineer Wu was genuinely thrilled; otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed to speak like that.
After all, scientific researchers don’t usually have so many twists and turns; their minds are focused on the project without too much consideration of other things.
The current state of Chief Engineer Wu was no different than a child who had received his beloved toy.
Lin Yi and the others understood this.
It was only halfway through that Chief Engineer Wu realized he might have said too much; he was merely here to visit with Ouyang Lei but couldn’t help slipping into the role of a researcher.
He then gave an awkward smile and quickly glanced over at Hu Cheng, who was focused on calculating data on his tablet.
Seeing this, Hu Cheng showed no dissatisfaction. As previously mentioned, as a dedicated super research enthusiast, Hu Cheng’s eyes only see the research project.
He stepped forward with the tablet and briefly summarized various data.
Lin Yi was quite satisfied with this, as according to Hu Cheng, the overall result had already achieved a 70% similarity to the design drawings.
As for the remaining 30%, it was due to the current machine tool technology being unable to meet such industrial requirements.
"What level can a 70% standard rate reach, and where are the main discrepancies with the drawings?"
Lin Yi nodded and asked.
"The main discrepancy is in wear and tear; even though just a three-level reduction in standards, the air dynamic system of this helicopter, if it carries out five-hour flight tasks daily, would be scrapped at most in five years."
At these words, not only Lin Yi, but also Ouyang Lei and Chief Engineer Wu furrowed their brows deeply.
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In comparison, five years is indeed too short.
After all, the cost of a helicopter is more than a hundred million yuan.
If only a few are equipped, it’s alright, as the main purpose is its ultra-long-range endurance.
But if we want to popularize it, this time is really too short.
"We definitely don’t have ultra-nano precision machine tools now, and it’s not just us—except for the Plaster Country and the Beautiful Country, no other country has them."
Ouyang Lei finally sighed, opening his mouth with an undeniable sense of loss.
Even though the technology is right in front of us, we can’t manufacture it with our machinery. It’s like seeing a stunning beauty standing before you, but having your hands tied.
That feeling of being capable yet helpless is truly painful.
What about collaborating with those two countries on research?
Wouldn’t this be like pushing that beauty into someone else’s arms?
The machine tools of others may be strong, but doing such a thing isn’t right either!
"Then can’t we modularize the vulnerable parts of the engine? We can just replace parts regularly; although the cost might be a bit higher, it’s acceptable for special use."
Chief Engineer Wu pondered for a moment and then spoke with a slight frown.
Hearing this, almost everyone in the factory turned their gaze to Hu Cheng.
It seemed that as long as Hu Cheng nodded, then this matter would truly be successful!
Just as Chief Engineer Wu said, not all need to be equipped, only that each combat unit equips one for special operations.
Sure enough, the real need for this air dynamic helicopter is in the plateau regions, where the high-altitude areas put significant pressure on ordinary helicopter flights.
One mistake and it could lead to an engine stall and shutdown.
Such a scenario inevitably leads to disaster.
But the air dynamic system of this helicopter wouldn’t care about the oxygen content of the air.
This makes it a perfect tool for high-altitude flight.
To put it quite boldly, we could even take a helicopter straight from the base of Mount Everest to the summit.
Of course, the special significance of this is self-evident.
Yet facing the hopeful gazes of the people questioning, Hu Cheng could only smile wryly and shake his head:
"Modularization with our current technology is harder than making ultra-precision parts.
Or it’s simply unrealistic, especially concerning the interlocking components inside the engine, which are crucial.
I’ve already decided that the next step, alongside optimizing this air dynamic engine, is to simultaneously research ultra-precision machine tools.
Only when we can truly produce ultra-precision parts will it count as genuine research success."
Faced with such a difficult problem, everyone was left without a solution.