Helicopters had far more uses and applications than Second Lieutenant Helmut and Paul had imagined. In the military sphere, the advent of helicopters was no less significant than that of tanks.
In civilian fields, helicopters likewise had extensive uses and markets, such as fighting fires in grasslands, forests, and high-rise buildings; medical rescue, disaster victim evacuation; border patrols, anti-smuggling inspections, counterterrorism, and so on.
The East African mainland had a great demand for helicopters. As a country dominated by tropical savanna climates, East Africa as a whole was relatively arid, and wildfires broke out in grassland regions every year.
Helicopters could rapidly spot fires and, when fitted with specialized equipment, could also take part in evacuating people and extinguishing fires.
However, helicopter manufacturing had not yet been widely promoted in East Africa. Let alone civilian use, even its adoption in the military field lagged relatively far behind.
Otherwise, Second Lieutenant Helmut would not have been so astonished upon seeing this helicopter.
Paul said, "This latest model of helicopter should still be classified. Even people from our proving ground find it difficult to get close to it. A dedicated team is responsible for it."
"So, Second Lieutenant Helmut, please remember not to speak carelessly after you leave."
As a soldier, Second Lieutenant Helmut understood that principle as well. He said, "Naturally. I won't go looking for trouble for myself. If I get invited in for tea, it'll already be too late for anything."
After finishing that topic, Paul finally asked, "Second Lieutenant Helmut, what have you brought to our proving ground this time?"
With a cheerful smile, Second Lieutenant Helmut lifted the tarpaulin on the boat, revealing something resembling a backpack pesticide sprayer.
Paul recognized the item at a glance and said in sudden realization, "So it's a flamethrower."
A flamethrower