HCB Chapter 214 Calculation, Restart!
Chapter 214 Calculation, Restart!
A debut ceremony had just ended, and the audience in the stands of the 611 Research Institute had not yet had time to leave, but many places around the world were already in an uproar.
Countless emergency meetings were held, and the cell phones of military generals, intelligence personnel, and congressional politicians kept ringing.
In some countries with time differences, important figures were woken up from their beds and hurried to the meeting place.
Across the ocean, in Washington, the Pentagram Building.
Tired figures gathered together.
"I remember two months ago, I was told that the enemy was still at least 20 years away from a fifth-generation aircraft. But today, I was woken up in the middle of the night to hear that they had already made their first flight. Are you trying to tell me that I slept for 20 years?"
The white general had a gloomy face, with the corners of his mouth turned down at a 38-degree angle, but the words he spoke were extremely cold.
There were two long rows of people sitting at the long table in front of him, but no one dared to be the first to speak.
The pressure was put on senior intelligence advisor, Dio.
Dio felt cold sweat running down his back. As an intelligence officer in this building, he knew that such a big mistake had to be made and a scapegoat had to be found.
What he cares about most now is not how the opponent's fifth-generation aircraft came, but that he cannot be the scapegoat.
Dio nodded slightly, building a tall tower with his fingertips, showing that he knew the seriousness of the problem, but had a clear conscience.
"Your Excellency, it's clear that someone in our intelligence team has failed in their duties. This fatal mistake did not originate from the Pentagram Building. I will take this matter seriously and inquire with the CIA about the relevant matters and ask them to provide a satisfactory answer. However, we still need to discuss countermeasures for now."
One, there is indeed a problem.
Second, the problem is not with me. You and I are from the same unit. The problem lies with the people below.
Three, I will find a scapegoat, so leave me alone today.
His Tai Chi skills are better than those of the old Chinese men in the park.
The leading general stared at him for a moment before looking away and saying, "I only saw the short message. Does anyone have more detailed information?"
Someone immediately handed over the prepared printed paper, as well as a screen recording video and analysis report.
"Live TV broadcast... Haha, how dare you!"
The general looked at it for a while, then pushed it to the center of the table. "I hope you've all seen it. Now tell me what you think."
One person said, "Sir, our experts have analyzed the existing video footage and, judging from its aerodynamic shape, can basically confirm that this is a fifth-generation fighter. At least that's the design concept. Our experts are currently conducting simulation modeling..."
"All we can identify now is the obvious canard design. Everything else, including the engine, is beyond the scope of our previous intelligence..."
The general said, "What about that strange skin? That's the most important thing."
The people below looked at each other in bewilderment: “We…know nothing…”
The general lit a cigar and said coldly, "So the information I have now is either obvious to any fool, or ridiculously wrong, or nobody knows it at all, and the President is waiting for my response in his pajamas... Is that what you mean?"
Everyone looked down at the table, as if they could find donuts inside this long table.
Brother, we just found out and we are also very confused!
Do you think you're the only one who thinks this is outrageous?
The leading general flicked the ash from his cigar and said, "Let me put it another way. Which one is more advanced, that thing or our own F-35?"
Eagle sauce has four types of stealth fighters...
But there are only two fifth-generation fighters...the F22 and the F35.
For quite a long time, there were only these two models in the world.
Many people think that the F35 has a latecomer advantage over the F22. After all, there is a gap of more than ten years between the two. But in fact, apart from its stronger electronic and information systems, the F35 can be said to be a castrated version of the F22.
The speed is not good enough, the maximum is 1.6 Mach, and the safe speed is 1.2, otherwise the stealth coating will fall off.
Poor maneuverability, single engine.
The range is not good, only 2/3 of the F22.
The air defense capability is not good, and the focus is on large ground targets.
Some people joked that if it were not for its stealth performance, the F35's other indicators would only be at the level of a third-and-a-half or fourth-generation aircraft.
There are so many castrations because, firstly, the F35 was designed specifically for military trade and is a commodity. More than 1000 of them have been sold worldwide, while the F22 is the real treasure of the company.
Secondly, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the US has no rivals in the world. Models like the F22, which spared no expense, can no longer adapt to the new situation. After several rounds of bargaining, it finally chose to close the production line.
Because it is too expensive. It is expensive to manufacture and even more expensive to maintain and repair. According to the special military pricing method unique to the United States, a nut costs several thousand dollars, one gram of coating is comparable to the same amount of gold, and it must be parked in a hangar at a specific temperature.
The maintenance cost of an F-22, even if it is not parked at all, is an average of $70,000 per hour.
If the F22 is a weapon of mass destruction that strives for excellence at all costs.
Then the F35 can only be said to be a mass-produced military trade, a tool for making money. After there were no rivals, it was considered sufficient and became the company's main model.
After all, even though it is a military trade product, it is still one of the only two fifth-generation aircraft in the world.
But today, everything is different.
To be invincible in the world, one must gradually lose his martial arts skills...
The wheel of history will roll over everyone equally.
If we compare the Xuanniao, which made its maiden flight today, with the F22, then the leaders present here may need to think about it.
But if compared with F35...
"Sir, the possibility of outperforming the F-35 is very high...at least in terms of air superiority."
After all, the TV program over there demonstrated some very difficult maneuvers, and anyone with a bit of common sense would know the answer at a glance.
The leading general exhaled: "How does it compare to the F-22?"
No one can answer this question now.
However, the belief in invincibility that has been cultivated over a long period of time still exists. The F22 has long become a global fighter legend. Who would think that their own products are backward?
"I think the F22 is no weaker than any other fighter in terms of air defense capability!"
"The F22 is a masterpiece that transcends the limitations of its time!"
The general said nothing, but he actually agreed in his heart.
It is already amazing that the other party can produce a fifth-generation aircraft.
He doesn't believe that the fifth-generation aircraft he found is stronger than the F22.
The F22 is an outstanding myth that cannot be replicated even in the United States.
"But our stupid congressmen just decided to shut down the F-22 production line. Now the entire military has less than 200 aircraft in service, and 10% of the total number will be retired every year..."
"Beach Boys! Those idiots just want to cut costs."
Someone suggested: "Although the F35 may be inferior in performance, our production is very large and we can gain an advantage by relying on quantity. The opponent's production may not be that high either."
The general slammed his hammer on the table. "You want me to fill the technological gap with human lives?"
impossible! Absolutely impossible!
The next morning, a proposal to "restart and upgrade the F22 production line" was submitted.
The panic of having their advantage shaken, coupled with the mutual game between the military and the government, and the unexpected twists and turns, the military-industrial complex, which found it could continue to fleece the weak, fanned the flames.
Although this proposal has not been officially announced, insiders know that it is likely to be passed.
Similarly, several scapegoats were pushed out within the intelligence system and used one after another.
After that, prepare to start a new round immediately... bigger, crazier, and at all costs...
New Action!
Countless suspicious persons, countless fragmentary clues, and countless unactivated hidden lines were found out through searching through boxes and drawers, and placed on the table. As they were unraveled, many cards were about to be played.
Many people feel embarrassed.
They want it back immediately!