"Your Highness, Mr. Gustav? Lilienthal wants to see you!" After Oscar returned to Berlin, Karl? Feng? Jonath immediately told him the news.
"Huh? I understand, let him come to see me right away!" Oscar said immediately.
Gustav? Lilienthal is the person in charge of Oscar's fighter plan. Before and after, Oscar has invested 20 million Mark in this plan. And also asked German Engine Manufacturing Company to fully cooperate with them to develop Aero Engine. Now, is it finally time to show results?
Although, every country is developing its own aviation aircraft. However, Oscar believes that with his help in an almost cheating way, Germany can surpass other countries in this regard and be at the forefront of the world. After all, as a latecomer, Oscar knows better which development directions are correct and will not take detours, thereby saving more time.
Half an hour later, Gustav? Lilienthal appeared in Oscar's office.
"Crown Prince!" Gustav? Lilienthal admires Oscar very much. Although, this Imperial Crown Prince is only 21 years old. This is not just because of the strong support of Oscar, which enables their aviation dream to continue to develop. What's more, Oscar also has unique insights in the aviation field, allowing them to make rapid progress in the development of aviation aircraft.
"Well, Mr. Lilienthal, please take a seat. Has your research and development over there been successful?" Oscar asked.
"Yes, Your Highness. The first aircraft we developed has been a success. Yesterday, we conducted First Test Flight, which was a complete success. So, I invited Your Highness to watch our Second Test Flight." Gustav? Lilienthal said excitedly.
"Very good, when is Second Test Flight? I will definitely go." Oscar nodded. He is still very much looking forward to Germany's future fighter. In future wars, whoever controls the air will win. Of course, it's too early to tell. Even after the emergence of airplanes, there is still a long way to go before becoming the protagonist on the battlefield.
However, Oscar still hopes that these flying units can form combat effectiveness before the war breaks out. Not only does the Army need the help of these fighters, but the Navy is also eager to get them. Only by developing Carrier-based aircraft that can take off on an aircraft carrier can Oscar be able to build aircraft carriers with confidence Audacious, making these aircraft carriers the trump card to defeat British Navy in future wars.
"Yes, Your Highness. In three days, we will conduct Second Test Flight." Gustav? Lilienthal said excitedly.
"Okay, I will definitely go when the time comes." Oscar said.
Three days later, the weather was fine. Germany Autumn in the north is crisp and clear.
German Industrial Group established a Aircraft R&D Center at Oranienburg north of Berlin. Gustav? Lilienthal and his team work there. In the entire team, there are not only Germany aviation experts, but also many external experts. These experts were all found by Oscar using various means. Of course, some are doing it for profit, while others are forced to come because they are coerced.
Oscar arrived at Oranienburg early in the morning. On the runway of the small airport of the R&D center, a simple airplane was parked there, like an ugly duckling.
Indeed, in Oscar's eyes, this plane is like an ugly duckling. However, this represents the future of the Germany aviation industry. Oscar also believes that this ugly duckling will grow into a real white swan soon.
"Your Highness, this is the aircraft we developed." Gustav? Lilienthal said.
Oscar walked over and circled around the plane. This is a Biplane, which is naturally incomparable to those jet aircraft of later generations. However, this is also the best aircraft that can be developed under the existing technical conditions.
"Tell me about this aircraft!" Oscar said.
"Wilbur, Orville, who of you can introduce this aircraft to Your Highness?" Gustav? Lilienthal asked.
Wilbur and Orville are none other than the famous Wright Brothers. However, after Oscar offered a sky-high acquisition fee, the two ended their careers at United States and joined the fighter research and development project led by Gustav? Lilienthal.
"Brother, come on!" Orville? Wright said.
Wilbur? Wright nodded.
"Your Highness, this aircraft is designed based on your instructions. The aircraft is 7.3 meters long, has a wingspan of 9.5 meters, and is 2.4 meters high. It uses the latest four-cylinder engine developed by Deutsche Engine Manufacturing Company with an output of 120 horsepower. The maximum take-off weight of the fighter aircraft is 500 kilograms, and the maximum flight The speed is 120 kilometers per hour, the maximum ceiling is 2,800 meters, and the endurance is 1.5 hours. The weapon is a 12.7mm heavy machine gun with 200 rounds of ammunition. In addition, there are two external hardpoints under the wings, which can carry two 25kg aerial bombs.
"So, this aircraft is barely capable of actual combat." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Gustav? Lilienthal nodded.
"Let the pilot start the test flight!" Oscar said nothing more.
Although, in the eyes of Oscar, this aircraft is still far from actual combat. But no matter what, zero breakthrough has been achieved. Solve the existing problems first, and then develop further on this basis. Oscar believes that it won't be long before they can develop an aircraft that satisfies him.
"Okay, Your Highness." Gustav? Lilienthal nodded.
The test pilot climbed into the aircraft after saluting Oscar. The plane's propellers spun with the help of the ground crew.
Subsequently, the test pilot released the brakes and the aircraft began to taxi on the runway. After taxiing for more than 200 meters, the nose of the aircraft began to rise. Under the surging power of the engine, the plane rushed into the sky like a sharp arrow.
"Bah bang bang!"
Oscar took the lead in applauding. After all, flying was undoubtedly very dangerous in the early twentieth century. If you are not careful, you will be destroyed. Therefore, every test pilot is courageous. Even though Oscar is Imperial Crown Prince, he should still express his most respectful greetings to these test pilots.
The plane was flying in the air, doing test flights one by one. Although it is a little clumsy, overall, it has a hint of the fighter jets of later generations. Oscar believes that based on this fighter jet, Germany will develop better fighter jets in the future.