"Mr. Lilienthal, I'm sorry. My current situation only allows me to see you here." In the ward, Oscar immediately apologized to him after seeing Gustav? Lilienthal.
"Your Highness, it's my fault to disturb your recovery." Gustav? Lilienthal said.
After some pleasantries, their conversation got down to business.
"Mr. Lilienthal, I am very concerned about your research. At the same time, I also admire you very much. Your brother, Mr. Otto? Lilienthal, I am a person worthy of admiration. He gave his life for the cause of aviation." Oscar had a look of reverence on his face.
"Your Highness, if my brother knew what Your Highness said, he would be very pleased." Gustav? Lilienthal felt a little sad when he thought of his brother.
"Mr. Lilienthal, Wright Brothers of United States has developed the first aircraft a few years ago. What do you think of this?" Oscar asked.
"Your Highness and Wright Brothers have indeed accomplished the feat of mankind taking off for the first time. Although the time they took off for the first time was not long. However, with subsequent research, the aircraft they developed can take off longer and longer. I believe that their research will be successful." Gustav? Lilienthal said.
Oscar nodded, it is precisely because of countless aviation Vanguard's successive researches that the aviation industry in later generations will be brilliant. Although now, everything is still in the pioneering stage. However, Oscar knows that this is actually not far from the final success.
"Mr. Lilienthal, I wonder if you have ever thought about the application of aircraft in the military field." Oscar asked.
"Military field?" Lilienthal couldn't help but frowned. Today's airplanes have only just solved the problem of flying. They have a very short time in the air, a low flying altitude, and a very slow speed. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly premature to talk about applications in the military field.
"Yes, sir. Although the aircraft has just appeared, I think it will be a weapon that changes the world. Future wars will undergo earth-shaking changes because of this. Therefore, Germany cannot lag behind other countries in this aspect, and must even be at the world's leading level. Only in this way can our national security and interests be guaranteed." Oscar said with a serious face.
Gustav? Lilienthal was immediately in awe. Although he didn't think that much at all, since Oscar paid so much attention to it. As a Germany person, of course he must work hard for the interests of Germany.
"Your Highness, although Wright Brothers is ahead in this regard, our technical reserves are not worse than theirs. If necessary, we can catch up with them and there will be no problem at all." Gustav? Lilienthal assured.
Oscar nodded. "I believe in your abilities. However, the performance of current aircraft is still too poor. If you want to apply it to the military field, further research is needed. Think about it, on the future battlefield, swarms of aircraft carry a large number of Attack the enemy from the air, drop the bomb on the enemy's head, and tear the enemy into pieces. For the airspace of Protectorate, countless fighter planes are fighting in the air, machine guns are firing, and machine guns are roaring. It is such an exciting scene!"
Indeed, Gustav? Lilienthal has been excited by the blueprint for the future painted by Oscar. Their research on aircraft is still at the initial stage, and they have never thought that it would have such a large application in the military field.
"Mr. Lilienthal, if you have no objection, then I will support your research from now on. I will provide all the funds, equipment and other aspects required for your research. I have only one request for this, and that is that your research project must be carried out according to my requirements." Oscar said.
Gustav? Lilienthal hesitated, but finally nodded. He knew that if they agreed to Oscar's request, their research would probably shift to the military field requested by Oscar. However, as a Germany person, how could he refuse such a request from Oscar? Besides, their research is indeed in trouble due to lack of funds. Without the support of Oscar, their lives would be in trouble, let alone further research.
"Your Highness, I accept your proposal. In order to make German Empire stronger, we are willing to contribute our own strength." Gustav? Lilienthal said.
"Mr. Lilienthal, then I hope we can have a happy cooperation." Oscar's face was full of smiles. Gustav? Lilienthal can accept his proposal, which is undoubtedly the best result. He had always been worried that these people engaged in scientific research would have some abnormal brains and would not be willing to be restricted. In that case, there is no guarantee that he will have to take some drastic measures in order for the plan to succeed. However, in that case, work efficiency will definitely be greatly affected, which is not what Oscar wants. Gustav? Lilienthal It would be great if they could take the initiative to cooperate.
"Happy cooperation!" Gustav? Lilienthal also said.
"Mr. Lilienthal, when developing an aircraft, the engine is the most important, it is the heart of the aircraft. Only with a good engine can the aircraft fly higher and faster, and at the same time, the load capacity of the aircraft can also be increased. German Engine Manufacturing Company is improving Aero Engine based on the engine used in cars. Judging from the current situation, a major breakthrough has been made. Next, I will ask them to fully cooperate with you. In this way, we can provide you with more support." Oscar said.
"Okay, Your Highness. If the engine problem can be solved, then our development will be smoother." Gustav? Lilienthal nodded.
"I hope that within three years, you can develop an aircraft with a flight speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour, a practical ceiling of more than 2,000 meters, a pilot, an aviation machine gun, and a range of more than 200 kilometers. In this case, it will not be far away from being put into actual combat." Oscar said.
The several key data listed by Oscar are undoubtedly a great challenge for Gustav? Lilienthal. But he believes that as long as the support is in place, it can definitely be achieved.