Chapter 1,330 The Reborn Air Force 3

Chapter 1330 The Reborn Air Force 3

Biplanes are good at turning in circles because their wings are lightly loaded. Good low-altitude performance and low take-off speed. But because the windward area is relatively large, the speed is relatively bad. Moreover, the biplane's wings are not very thick, so its strength is also a problem.

What about the monoplane? The circle rotation is definitely worse than that of a biplane, but it has higher speed and better vertical maneuverability, making it more proactive in combat. But it is more difficult to manufacture. Among other things, simply processing the wings is more complicated than a biplane.

The prince's requirements for the J-5 fighter jet are very simple. When equipped with an engine of about 450 horsepower, it can fly at a speed of more than 260 kilometers per hour. In terms of climbing, it must ensure a climbing rate of at least 400 meters per minute. . The weapon system is the same as that of the K-3, the fuel capacity is guaranteed to be around 350L, the endurance is 4 hours, and the flight range is 800 kilometers. The pilot's front and back are protected by 5MM armor!

Considering that the research would be relatively difficult, the prince did not choose to use this aircraft as his main fighter, and it will not even be officially put into service this year. If the plan does not go well, it will be used as a technical reserve. If the plan goes well, then it will be gradually changed next year. But it is estimated that it is the end of the war. The prince’s plan is to end this war within three years!

If the J-5 has at least a 60% chance of making its mark in the war, then the possibility of another experimental aircraft entering the battlefield is only about 30%. While pre-development of a single-wing all-metal fighter jet, the Prince's Under the impetus, research on a single-wing four-engine bomber began at the same time. This was another wish of the Kaiser who agreed to accept a three-engine bomber. ——It’s not that we won’t build 4-engine bombers. The German Empire will definitely be able to build the best large aircraft. However, because the cycle is too long, we will first use a 3-engine bomber to fill the role. At least that's what the prince said, and that's what he did.

Simply stacking 4 engines is even a bit crazy. If you want to make big news, stacking 6 engines is actually meaningless. It is still mainly a wooden structure, it is still a biplane, and it is still a backward structural design. What is the point of this? ? The cost will be very high, the stability and technology improvements will be very advanced, and the price/performance ratio will be very low. In Ruprecht's view, for the huge aviation plan, the war is just a formality, so some forward-looking Designs must start to accumulate. You don’t have to build, but you can’t stop researching!

And if this thing is improved, it can be used as a first-generation passenger aircraft... Well, the aviation industry is probably losing money, and the country has to compensate... Let’s not talk about safety and speed. Pure comfort is definitely not enough. After all, it is impossible to have a pressurized cabin in this era. It is normal to put on a shirt before boarding the plane and take out a fur coat after boarding. Of course, this is something for later, let’s not mention it for now.

For this bomber numbered K-8, the prince put forward several requirements. First, the engine should be worked hard to see if it can get 600 horsepower. If the 600-horsepower DB301 cannot be produced,

Then let’s make do with a 500-horsepower one.

Second, it must be an all-metal monoplane, and the engine layout adopts a normal 4-engine layout. Absolutely no heretical layout like V1500. Not only are we not allowed to do it now, we will definitely not be allowed to do it in the future...

Third, the appearance of the aircraft must be scientific! As for how scientific it is? At least don't have a balcony-like nose like today's bombers, right? It's best to be round and streamlined. Of course, this all depends on wind tunnel testing. The likes and dislikes of leaders cannot be used as the standard.

Fourth, you must practice your internal strength well. Although it cannot be seen internally, these things are definitely a qualitative change for the bomber! For example, brand-new horizontal bombing sighting equipment, as well as electronically controlled machine gun towers and early fire control. Do you really think that bombers like the B17 in World War II relied on their strength and many machine guns to fight against fighters? too young too simple! In fact, all World War II bombers had relatively basic fire control systems, which could more effectively direct the firepower of the machine gun towers. Otherwise, how many people would the B17 have in total? How to control more than 13 machine guns? ! Of course, this requirement is relatively high. Let’s just think of it as much as we can achieve.

The other aspect is navigation, including but not limited to radio navigation, electromagnetic compass, new altimeter, airspeed measurement and other equipment.

If this aircraft is finally completed, it is estimated that the maximum take-off weight may be around 15 tons, and the maximum bomb load may exceed 4 tons. Under the condition of maximum bomb load, the fuel capacity in the machine may be around 1500KG. The length of the aircraft can exceed 22 meters, and the wing length of the aircraft may be shorter than that of the V1500. Of course, the wing area will be larger. The maximum flight speed may reach 180 kilometers. As for the specific battery life and time, this has yet to be determined. But what is certain is that such a Big Mac will definitely surpass the V1500.

After learning about the technical specifications of this bomber, the Kaiser was very excited and called it comparable to the Titans of ancient Greece. Therefore, this bomber was temporarily called the K-8 Titan bomber in Germany.

As for this title, Ruprecht said it doesn't matter, as long as you are happy. Dongdong, who seems huge now, may not feel so good in a few years, so what the prince means is, don’t just think of being tall when choosing a name, be careful when you get to the back, there will be no name to give. For example, there are N warships called Hood in the British Navy, or the P38 and F35 that have been repeated in the US Air Force in later generations...

By the way, this is another point. Comrade Sikorsky, the famous Russian aviation designer who was paid attention to by the prince, had already obtained it. It was in winter, and the remaining Russian Ilya bombers were killed by two aircraft on their way back after a night bombing. Caught by a Tracer fighter jet. (It is said to be a night bombing, but it actually means setting off in the early morning, and then arriving at the target when the sky is already dark. Then returning during the day.) After a brief battle, the three Russian bombers were destroyed without exception.

However, the designer of Russia's first four-engine bomber ended up in the German-controlled area. According to the prince's order, once an Ilya bomber is discovered to have crashed, a dedicated action team will rush there in a car immediately. Find someone in the crash area. Of course, Sikorsky couldn't have run across the car with his injured legs, and then the guy was caught.

"Lock him up first and treat him well. If he wants to go out for a walk, he can take more people with him and follow him closely." The prince ordered this. If he could run back to Warsaw from Munich, then he would be cruel. The prince has always been very tolerant of technical experts.

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