The entire Project H-20 project started running again.
The entire previous project team basically came to a standstill due to a deadlock on the engine. Many researchers returned to their original positions and began to study some new things.
Now, as the problem of turbine blade materials has been almost perfectly solved, Wang Changhong, the chief engineer, immediately reconvened the team and began to prepare for the final step.
Of course, the engine must be installed first.
With the extra-large version of the control furnace running at full capacity, all the turbine blades were finally produced.
Of course, some surface treatment of these blades will be required later.
Mainly coatings, etc. These coatings can further improve the overall performance of the blade, such as improving thermal conductivity. This step also takes a certain amount of time.
In this way, about a month and a half later, the blades were completely processed, reassembled with the engine, and then brought to one of the most advanced wind tunnel facilities in China, the JF-22 base.
"Is this our engine?"
"Yes."
In front of the wind tunnel, Xiao Yi looked at a cylindrical device hoisted in front.
Today is the time for the engine to be officially tested, and he was invited to come to the site to see with his own eyes what kind of performance this domestic engine will be able to show.
The cylindrical device in front of us is the engine.
"Speaking of which, I still don't know the name of this engine."
Xiao Yi asked again.
Wang Changhong next to him smiled and said, "WS-20S, this is basically the name for sure."
Xiao Yi nodded.
The Turbofan 20 itself is rumored to be installed on strategic bombers. Now it has been upgraded and turned into 20S, which is considered normal.
At this time, the intercom in Wang Changhong's hand rang. "General Manager Wang, the wind tunnel has been debugged and the engine has been successfully connected. You and Chief Designer Xiao can come back."
"Okay, I'll be right back."
Wang Changhong responded, then he turned to Xiao Yi and said, "Chief Designer Xiao, let's go back to the control room."
Xiao Yi nodded.
Returning to the control room, there were quite a few people watching.
Soon, the testing began.
The first is a preliminary experiment to confirm that the engine and wind tunnel can start normally.
There is naturally no big problem with this step.
After that, the formal trials began.
As the operator started the wind tunnel and engine, the howling sound suddenly began, and extremely strong winds suddenly came out of the more than 260-meter-long wind tunnel.
If a person stands here, he will probably immediately think about this piece and that piece.
Of course, the wind tunnel started roaring, and WS-20S was no worse. It started at the same time, and the two always kept at the same rhythm.
The tail flame spurts out, and the powerful driving force allows it to always resist the strong wind brought by the wind tunnel, so that the connecting chain hanging it always maintains a vertical state, as if there is no force at all.
In the control room, everyone held their breath as they looked at the situation in front of them.
They all know that the next step is the key, and now is just the beginning.
Just like this, as the thrust of the engine became larger and larger, the data from the sensor showed that the temperature in front of the vortex had reached 1873 degrees!
As for the operating temperature of turbine blades, it has also reached 1,200 degrees.
However, everyone knows and can still mention it!
Wang Changhong gave the order without hesitation, "Continue, the working temperature is 1300, and see how high the temperature in front of the vortex can reach!"
"Yes!"
The staff responded excitedly, and then continued to increase the power.
A moment later, when the operating temperature of the turbine blades reached 1,300 degrees, everyone looked at the temperature in front of the vortex displayed on the big screen.
2027!
"Is this true..."
They were stunned.
Surprisingly, it exceeded 2000 degrees Celsius...
The American F135 engine is rumored to have reached a vortex front temperature of 1950 degrees.
However, this is the rumor circulating, but no one knows what the actual situation is.
But considering that Americans often brag about this kind of data, the possibility of this data being false is higher.
Especially according to some performances in actual combat, the F135's front vortex temperature does not seem to be able to reach 1950 degrees.
But no matter what, Huaguo still maintains a skeptical attitude towards this data for the time being, trying to catch up.
Anyway, it's not like the Chinese have never done this kind of thing...
But, now...
Not only did they catch up, but they even surpassed the circulating data by so much. What's more, they even exceeded 2,000 degrees!
2000 degrees.
This is definitely a milestone record in the history of aviation.
certainly.
Just 2000 degrees doesn't matter.
Everyone's mood gradually calmed down and they began to pay attention to other data.
For example, the thrust reached 26 tons!
The overall push-to-weight ratio has reached an unprecedented 16:1.
In the past, no engine has ever been able to achieve such a thrust-to-weight ratio.
And now, they have achieved it.
"I'm not dreaming..."
Someone couldn't help but murmured, and then the person next to him pinched him.
"Ouch, what are you doing?"
"Does it hurt?"
"Nonsense!"
"Oh, that means you're not dreaming, and it means I'm not dreaming."
"What the hell..."
The researcher cursed, but then he focused his attention on the data on the big screen again and murmured, "I'm not dreaming, that's great."
The researchers around him nodded quietly.
Yes, I'm not dreaming, that's great.
They don't know how many of them have dreamed of this scene before them.
Even if they dreamed about this scene, they never dared to think about it like this.
It has a vortex front temperature of over 2,000 degrees, a thrust of up to 26 tons, and a thrust-to-weight ratio of 16:1.
This is simply a miracle in the history of industry!
And this miracle was achieved by them together!
The second hand moves gradually.
The two minutes are up.
"The afterburners can be turned off."
Wang Changhong said.
"Yes!"
The operator worked quickly to shut down the afterburner.
For an engine, in order to achieve maximum thrust, it needs the help of an afterburner.
However, it is impossible for the engine to run at maximum thrust all the time. Generally speaking, two minutes is enough to respond in the air, especially under such thrust, otherwise it will cause damage to the material.
A single engine has a thrust of 26 tons, and Project H-20 will be equipped with four engines, which means a total thrust of 104 tons.
As a strategic bomber, such terrible thrust brings a larger payload and a larger combat radius.
Whether it is payload or combat radius, they directly represent the strategic importance of a strategic bomber.
The meaning of the word "strategy" lies in this.
For a time, everyone present became more and more excited.
"Okay!"
"Awesome!"
"That's awesome!"
"This is no longer invincible!"
Many researchers present high-fived and hugged each other.
And Wang Changhong is also smiling.
His smile was extremely relaxed, and all the pressure he had endured for so many years seemed to be released at this moment.
Turning his head, he held Xiao Yi's hand.
"Chief Designer Xiao, on behalf of all members of the Project H-20 project team, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
Xiao Yi waved his hand and said, "I just provided a little help, it's nothing."
Then, he looked at the researchers present. "The most important thing is the contribution of everyone in the project team."
Wang Changhong smiled.
"That's what they say, but the actual situation is clear to each of us."
"When we engage in large-scale designs like this, we get stuck most of the time. This is just the problem."
"And just such a problem is enough to delay the entire project for months, or even years."
Wang Changhong said, "It's like the first wall material of nuclear fusion."
"Then there is the fan blade material of the aero engine."
"If this problem is not solved, the entire project will be stuck and time will be wasted."
He smiled, "So, we are definitely on the right track when we think of asking Chief Designer Xiao to help."
"What a wonderful move."
"In terms of materials, you are the one!"
As he said that, he gave a thumbs up to Xiao Yi.
"After that, I will definitely recommend Chief Designer Xiao to other friends in our country who have similar projects. Once you go, all the problems will be solved."
Xiao Yi Upon hearing this, he immediately waved his hands and said, "No need, once you call me, I won't be able to rest for a while."
"Hahaha!"
Wang Changhong laughed and said, "That's right."
"Then I still don't recommend it. Chief Designer Xiao has solved nuclear fusion again, and now it has solved our material problem. I heard before that Hailstone Conjecture in mathematics has been solved by you. Now you really should take a good rest."
"I also learned about your situation that week from Mingya."
He patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Although they say you have to work hard when you are young, Chief Designer Xiao still has the right to relax."
Then, he said no more, and immediately said to the people present, "Okay, you can stop now, start counting all the data, and then start debugging!"
"Yes!"
The operator responded immediately and then shut down the wind tunnel and the engine.
The howling of the wind gradually quieted down.
Everything became calm, as if nothing happened.
But everyone present knew that just now, history was created here.
In the next few days, they conducted many experiments here, including various more extreme experiments. They also debugged the engine's output power based on actual performance, so that the various states of the engine could reach an optimal situation.
But no matter what, as far as the current situation is concerned, the performance of this WS-20S engine has reached an unprecedented level.
According to current model calculations, once Project H-20 is equipped with this engine, the maximum speed may even reach Mach 2.5.
This is Mach 0.25 faster than the F22!
Mach 0.25 is approximately equivalent to 85 meters per second.
Therefore, if F22 tries to attack Project H-20, it can only face one end, that is, it will be thrown away in the blink of an eye and only see a small dot.
None of the missiles had a chance to lock on.
Of course, in most cases, strategic bombers will not face fighter jets.
After all, current strategic bombers mainly rely on beyond visual range strikes.
Eight thousand kilometers away, a missile blasted away the enemy's mountain. At this time, the combat radius became very important.
Therefore, the most important improvement brought by the WS-20S engine is the combat radius. As the thrust becomes larger, it will naturally be able to carry more fuel and provide a longer combat distance.
According to calculations, with the current enhanced version of the engine, the combat radius of Project H-20 may be able to reach more than 9,000 kilometers, and the maximum range will be about 19,000 kilometers.
This means that it only needs to be refueled once in the air to almost fly around the earth.
If you maintain economical cruising, you can stay in the air for a full 30 hours!
With such a terrifying range, once a war breaks out, it has the ability to become invisible and become a real ghost in the sky, so that the enemy will never know whether there is such a fortress-like aircraft flying in the sky.
It didn't take long for the news to spread within the domestic aviation circle - of course, it was spread deliberately, and the news that was spread was also forged.
[The WS-20S engine has reached a thrust of 23 tons, and the thrust-to-weight ratio has reached 13.8:1.]
As soon as this news spread, it directly caused a shock in the domestic aviation field.
People in the field couldn't believe it.
[23 tons? 13.8:1? Is this data really a joke?]
[Can our engine also reach this level?]
[The thrust is easy to say, but isn't the thrust-to-weight ratio a bit outrageous? 13.8, this is too much improvement.]
[This is probably fake news. Our technology has not reached this level yet, at least not with the materials. Having said that, aren't we all War-Deception Bureau? Why has it become War-Terror Bureau now?]
[You guys are a little too unconfident. I heard that Xiao Yi was invited by Commander Wang to join the research team of Project H-20. I don't need to say more about Chief Designer Xiao's record in materials, right?]
[Damn it, it's true or false, I feel like I have to believe it now.]
[ah? Where did this news come from? Chief Designer Xiao did it too?]
[Now I believe it, maybe not only is it not War-Terror Bureau, but it may become War-Deception Bureau again.]
[Shh, I might not say this.]
[Hello everyone, I am a netizen from northern China and I am very interested in this matter. Can you tell me some relevant news? Paid.]
[This upstairs? Report it, report it, I will definitely earn this 500,000 yuan]
[I also reported it to see if I can get another 500,000 yuan]
[One glance at the string, it's a story from many years ago]
It goes without saying whether this netizen from northern China is true or false.
But anyway, there must be a mix of people from various countries who know the news.
Subsequently, relevant reports appeared on the desks of leaders of various countries.
This news immediately surprised them.
White House.
"How big is this improvement?"
Mr. President looked at the report in his hand and asked with a frown.
The Minister of Defense in front of him was silent for a moment and replied, "I can only say that it is far beyond our imagination."
"The thrust-to-weight ratio of our current most advanced engines is only 12:1, and the thrust-to-weight ratio of 13.8 is too much."
"As for the thrust of 23 tons, it is much stronger than our leading bomber engine."
"In other words, their Project H-20 completely surpasses us in terms of thrust and thrust-to-weight ratio."
The President frowned.
"Could it be fake news?"
The Minister of Defense was silent for a moment, and then said, "Based on the information obtained so far, it is most likely true, especially Xiao Yi, which is also confirmed to be involved in research and development."
Their intelligence still allows them to know some of the conditions inside the JF-22 wind tunnel base. Even if they cannot find out the details, they can still understand the general situation.
Therefore, there is a lot of truth in this matter.
"Farke!"
The president couldn't help cursing immediately.
"Is it true that Xiao Yi has no problems that can stump him?"
No one around him responded.
After a while, the Secretary of State made a joke and said, "At least he can't develop a time machine yet."
Then he coughed and said, "Mr. President, I think what needs to be done now is to condemn their behavior, which is a manifestation of wanting to set off another arms race."
The president said, "Isn't it possible that we fight them directly?"
Everyone present suddenly looked horrified.
No, buddy, you really don't know that in 2024, they just test-fired an intercontinental missile, which traveled 12,000 kilometers and hit it accurately?
The distance from Huaguo to Washington is closer than 12,000 kilometers!