Chapter 876: The World's Best Stealth Weapon, the First Flight of the Country's Most Important Weapon,

"Boss Cao, all preparations for the first flight of the Skyhawk stealth drone have been completed and it can take off at any time."

After Cao Yang returned from a business trip to the capital, Venusstar had already prepared for the test flight of the stealth drone.

The name of this aircraft was also officially confirmed, and it was called the Skyhawk stealth drone.

Of course, in order to reduce the military attributes, the official name does not include the word "bombing".

Otherwise, if you advertise that the Skyhawk stealth unmanned bomber is a civilian aircraft, it is obviously unreasonable.

Of course, even if the word "bombing" is removed, there are still the words "stealth" in it, and it is unreasonable to use it without military use.

It can only be said that this is the "self-deception" style of Venusstar Technology.

This is just like some countries like to play rogue, but they have to pretend that they are very reasonable.

Cao Yang obviously wants to put this into practice.

Although I know you know that this is a military aircraft, I will not admit it.

You can think whatever you want.

Anyway, America has completely banned Nanshan-related companies.

Whether there is a Skyhawk stealth drone or not, the result is the same.

"This aircraft looks really sci-fi. I didn't expect that our own company could produce similar products so quickly."

Pan Jun naturally came with him today to participate in the test flight of the Skyhawk.

Such a memorable moment will all be reflected in the documentary.

When it is broadcast in the future, it will definitely be very memorable.

"High stealth, long endurance, full autonomy, low cost, and large combat radius."

"If this drone is used by large-scale formal hunting departments, many neighbors will probably have trouble sleeping."

Although Zhao Siyu is not the person in charge of this project, as the general manager of Venusstar Technology, he is naturally very happy that the company has such a flagship product.

Yesterday he already knew that Venusstar Technology would participate in the large-scale stealth bomber project of AVIC.

That is definitely a large-scale version of the Skyhawk, with a very different meaning.

These are all manifestations of Venusstar Technology's strength.

"Pan, when can this documentary be broadcast? Is there still no final conclusion?"

Cao Yang thinks that there is no harm in more publicity, which can greatly improve the self-confidence of netizens.

However, the relevant departments obviously have some concerns.

"Mr. Cao, after the relevant departments have equipped the Sky Eagle on a large scale, the documentary can be allowed to be broadcast."

"According to your research and development speed, it will be next year at the latest."

"Of course, if you want to release some pictures to the public, you can, but the specific parameter information must be kept confidential first."

Pan Jun shared the latest information he got with Cao Yang.

In his opinion, the Sky Eagle was only tested this year, and the relevant documentary can be broadcast next year, which is already very fast.

Not only other weapons and equipment in China, except for some relatively ordinary products, most of the products will not be announced until they have been equipped on a large scale for many years.

Even some strategic-level weapons will not release any data to the public even if they have been equipped on a large scale for more than ten years.

It is very good to have this change now.

Cao Yang also understands this situation, so after listening to Pan Jun's words, he did not force it.

"No problem, just do as you say."

The performance of the Skyhawk UAV is very outstanding, and it is understandable that some performance indicators are not announced yet.

Soon, after all the preparations were completed, Cao Yang officially issued instructions, and the first flight of the Skyhawk began.

I saw a Skyhawk stealth drone like a vigorous eagle, slowly sliding out of the hangar, ready to spread its wings and fly high.

Its fuselage lines are smooth, like a carefully carved work of art, and every detail shows the designer's ingenuity.

The fuselage is made of advanced stealth materials, making it shine mysteriously and deeply in the sun, as if it is a piece of armor covered with stars.

The edge of the wing presents a sharp cutting feeling, as if it can cut through the air and lead the drone to break through the clouds.

The lines on the wing are like the magic of nature, which not only increases the strength of the drone, but also adds a bit of mystery to it.

There is no particularly loud engine sound, nor any special scene.

The Skyhawk UAV began to glide slowly, like an eagle about to take off.

As the speed increased, it gradually left the ground and rushed into the blue sky.

In this process, the Skyhawk UAV seemed to be integrated with the earth and the sky, forming a harmonious picture.

At the same time as the Skyhawk took off, there was also a double-tailed scorpion UAV, whose task was to take videos and photos of the Skyhawk.

At the same time, it was also used as a comparison to see if the radar could detect the two targets.

The first flight of the Skyhawk UAV of Venustech was reported to the relevant departments, and the flight route was fixed.

It took off from Yangcheng and quickly headed northeast along the coastline.

The distribution of various radar stations is the most dense on the entire coastline of China.

This is also the first line of air defense monitoring, so there are various radars to monitor the first flight of the Skyhawk UAV.

A radar station in Yangcheng.

"Monitored a small aircraft taking off!"

"Repeat, monitored a small aircraft taking off, coordinates XXX."

A few minutes later, the radar station near Huicheng made a similar report.

Most radar stations only received the task of detecting drones, but they did not know how many drones took off.

However, some command centers knew that there were two drones in this flight, and the two drones maintained a certain distance between them.

They would not fly in a superimposed manner because they deliberately wanted to reduce the radar reflection area.

"Are you sure you only detected one drone?"

In a certain command center, a colonel frowned, with a solemn expression on his face.

In the past two years, relevant radar stations have been equipped with microwave radars to detect stealth aircraft.

When the Twin-Tailed Scorpion UAV first appeared, most radar stations could not detect its existence.

But now only one drone has been detected.

That situation explains a lot.

"Yes, it has been confirmed with three radar stations along the way."

"Wait for another ten minutes and see!"

According to the report from Venus Technology, the Twin-Tailed Scorpion UAV will return and let the Skyhawk UAV fly independently for a distance.

This can also better detect its stealth performance.

Ten minutes passed quickly.

"The drone turned around and returned!"

After this information was reported by a radar station, there was no movement of another drone.

"Start infrared equipment and sound detection equipment in the nearby airspace, and be sure to find the other drone."

Although this drone is now China's own product, so many ground radar stations cannot find it. This situation is undoubtedly very serious.

What if there are similar products in the United States? Wouldn't it be very dangerous?

Just thinking about this scene is a bit scary.

"The infrared detection device detected a drone!"

"The sound detection device detected a drone!"

"The two are definitely the same!"

Although several detection methods were used, the result did not change, only one plane was found.

"Connect me to the Venus Technology Test Center and transfer the relevant monitoring video."

In addition to arranging the two-tailed scorpion to shoot the Eagle, Venus Technology also mobilized a satellite to monitor this test flight.

The Starlink project has launched so many satellites into space, and some satellites are equipped with high-precision camera systems, which can realize the use of multiple functions when needed.

Like this high-altitude shooting, it is very special.

The satellite directly locks the unique signal source on the Eagle and can shoot its flight path from beginning to end.

"Mr. Cao, the radar station of the relevant departments has only found the Twin-tailed Scorpion UAV from beginning to end. The Skyhawk seemed to disappear after taking off."

Zhao Siyu kept receiving various messages, and the more he received, the more smiles he had on his face.

That smile was as bright as the rising sun, filled with endless joy and happiness.

It is conceivable that the first flight of the Skyhawk was very impressive.

At the same time, on the balcony of a community near Venus Technology, someone was constantly releasing news to the outside world.

There was a camera with a long lens on the balcony, which could capture the scene above the test flight field of Venus Technology in time.

The pictures of the Skyhawk UAV and the Twin-tailed Scorpion UAV taking off just now were all taken by him.

Venus Technology is very strong. In the past two years, there have been relevant personnel from the United States squatting to observe the situation.

The relevant departments of China have even arrested several batches of people.

However, the more this is the case, the more people who are interested in exploring its secrets are attracted.

The maiden flight of the Skyhawk UAV of Venustech was not intended to be kept secret, so it was normal for someone to take pictures of it taking off.

The appearance, which is similar to that of the B-2 stealth bomber, will definitely give people a great visual impact.

"Mr. Cao, is the stealth performance of the Skyhawk really so outstanding that so many radar stations can't detect it?"

The Skyhawk UAV has begun to return, but no radar station has discovered its existence.

If there were no pictures and videos proving that the Skyhawk was really flying at an altitude of 100 meters in front of the Twin-Tailed Scorpion UAV, many people would probably doubt that Venusstar Technology only conducted a test flight of the Twin-Tailed Scorpion UAV this time.

"The Skyhawk UAV adopts a high stealth and high aerodynamic efficiency overall layout, and also has advanced designs such as a new turbofan engine and a fully composite material structure. It can not only be completely invisible on radar, but also avoid detection by optical and infrared detectors in a stealth cruise state."

"In addition, the Skyhawk UAV also adopts a unique fuselage noise reduction technology design, which can not only be silent during cruising, but also avoid detection by sound detection equipment."

"It is normal that various radar stations cannot detect it."

Cao Yang was in a good mood at this time.

Although it was known when developing this aircraft that its performance in all aspects was amazing and its stealth capability was the best in the world.

But now that this has been proved during the first flight, the meaning is still very different.

"Not only that, the Skyhawk UAV also has a very strong level of autonomy, and can achieve autonomous delivery, autonomous takeoff and autonomous landing."

"It can also perform reconnaissance missions autonomously, autonomous identification and positioning, autonomous return and other super functions, which completely achieves the fool-proof integrated operation of the UAV."

Zhao Siyu added a sentence beside him.

This surprised Pan Jun.

Qingxing Technology is really leading its peers in all aspects in the research of UAV technology.

"The maximum take-off weight of the Skyhawk UAV is 3 tons, the wingspan is about 10 meters, the fuselage length is about 3.5 meters, the maximum payload is 500 kilograms, the air control time is not less than 5 hours, the combat radius is not less than 1,000 kilometers, the cruising altitude is 15 kilometers, the cruising speed is 600 kilometers per hour, and the maximum speed is 800 kilometers per hour, which may be the highest speed among UAVs."

"Representative Pan, our factory has been built and we are waiting for orders from relevant departments."

Seeing that the test flight process went smoothly, it has only been a few months since it entered the mass production state.

Cao Yang half-jokingly urged Pan Jun about the order.

Such an advanced drone must be restricted from export.

Then it can only be sold to relevant departments.

Cao Yang had anticipated this point when he was developing it.

After all, although the technology of the previous twin-tailed scorpion drone and unmanned helicopter was also very advanced, it was still inferior to the Skyhawk drone.

Of course, they still have their own advantages when meeting different combat missions.

For example, the Skyhawk, in order to maintain its stealth performance, it is not suitable for external missiles, otherwise the stealth performance will be greatly reduced.

But if you only hang bombs on the belly, you can only hang one missile.

Although it can also play a certain deterrent role, the bombing effect will definitely be discounted.

Of course, the Skyhawk has such a high autonomy that it is not a problem to solve this problem directly with quantity.

At that time, hundreds of Skyhawks will be dispatched together, even if facing an aircraft carrier formation, it is estimated that they will be able to fight.

"Mr. Cao, don't worry!"

"After the relevant departments confirm the final test results today, the order will be issued immediately."

"I think the first batch of orders will not be less than 100."

Although the final sales price is still unknown, the price of the Skyhawk is definitely not as high as the Kunpeng heavy transport helicopter.

So Pan Jun thinks that the orders from the relevant departments will not be small.

Let alone 100, 1,000 is possible.

After all, the twin-tailed scorpion drone only cost a few million yuan back then. Even if the Skyhawk is more expensive, it is at most 10 million, right?

For the relevant departments, a drone with such outstanding performance, 10 million yuan per unit, is really not expensive.

"Then I will wait for your good news!"

Cao Yang did not talk too much with Pan Jun on this topic. Talking too much would not immediately produce results. It was enough to express the meaning.

...

After finishing the first flight, Cao Yang posted a retouched picture of the Skyhawk drone on Weibo.

There are no reference objects around it, so we can only see the appearance, and there is no way to directly measure its size and performance.

However, with this picture, Cao Yang wrote "Sky Eagle UAV, the world's first in stealth capability".

Such bold statement that his product has the world's first in stealth performance will naturally cause great controversy.

In addition, Cao Yang has a large number of Weibo fans, and the shape of the Sky Eagle is very similar to the B-2, so once the photo was released, it immediately became a hot search.

"The drone is also stealth, if the manufacturing cost is not too high and the range is relatively long, it is definitely a national heavy weapon!"

"Venus Technology already has several drones, right? Unexpectedly, another one was made quietly!"

"Is this the B-2? Did Venus make the B-2 into an unmanned version?"

"Just looking at the picture, I feel that the technology content is very high, it's amazing."

"Mr. Cao is awesome. He brings us some surprises every now and then!"

"Drones are great. The more the better!"

"What is the performance of this drone? Announce it and let everyone have fun."

"China is a major drone producer with countless drones. In wartime, it will be like a locust passing through without leaving any armor. Each drone is a soldier, an attack unit, carrying various bombs, without any obstruction. Anti-aircraft missiles are useless like anti-aircraft guns hitting mosquitoes. Heavy tanks, artillery, rocket vehicles, armored vehicles, personnel troops, cars, warehouses, bases, positions, everything on the ground will be destroyed!"

"When will the Tianying also participate in the air show? I am looking forward to it."

...

Various comments have made many people know about the Tianying drone.

However, this is just a drone product after all. After a day of popularity, it slowly subsided.

Most netizens are more concerned about celebrity gossip and various melons.

But for some people with ulterior motives, this matter can't be passed so quickly.

"Kevlar, what do you think of the Skyhawk UAV from Venustech?"

As a representative of the Pentagon, John naturally paid attention to the latest developments of Venustech.

Not to mention Cao Yang's official release of the picture, even with the lively scene on the Chinese Internet, it is impossible for the relevant departments in the United States to have no movement at all.

"From the shape point of view, it is highly similar to our B-2, but the internal structure must have changed."

"This is a drone after all, but I don't know what the specific parameters are."

As the vice president of Northrop Grumman, Kevlar was very angry about the appearance of the Skyhawk.

In his opinion, Venustech completely copied the appearance of his own side.

Even if the positioning of this drone is completely different from that of the B-2, it can't reduce his anger.

"Our people have spread the relevant information since the Skyhawk took off."

"But the radar stations in Japan and Guam only detected information about one drone."

"But there were clearly two drones when they took off, one was the Skyhawk and the other was the Twin-tailed Scorpion."

"I suspect that we only detected the Twin-tailed Scorpion, otherwise Cao Yang would not have been so brazen as to say that the Skyhawk's stealth capability is the best in the world."

After John revealed this information, Kevlar immediately frowned.

When the Twin-tailed Scorpion drone was tested, its stealth performance was also good.

Although the United States obtained a lot of relevant information after the Twin-tailed Scorpion drone was sold to foreign countries, it was basically able to detect it after making some targeted arrangements.

But it is still very worrying that another drone with more advanced stealth performance appeared so soon.

Especially since the shape of this drone is exactly the same as the B-2, and we don't know the size information and various parameters of the Skyhawk yet.

If someone's drone is about the same size as the B-2, it would be extraordinary.

"The B-2 adopts a fuselage and wing fusion structure, without conventional horizontal and vertical tails, which greatly reduces the radar reflection area of ​​the fuselage, and also adopts stealth designs such as serrated air intakes."

"Coupled with the use of stealth materials, the B-2 has excellent radar stealth performance and is difficult to be discovered by the enemy."

"Now the Skyhawk has a similar appearance to the B-2, and the size is likely to be smaller, so it is very likely that the stealth performance is better than the B-2."

Kevlar did not deny that the Skyhawk's stealth ability is the best in the world.

After all, denying the Skyhawk is, to a certain extent, denying the B-2.

However, the more he did so, the deeper his brows frowned.

"I think you can cooperate with General Atomics and launch some similar drones in a targeted manner."

"At the same time, I will also communicate with Raytheon to see how to produce radars that can detect such drones."

"Otherwise, the skies and seas of East Asia will be more dangerous for us in the future."

John has always felt that the military strength of the United States is the best in the world and no country is allowed to challenge it.

But the current situation is changing more and more.

The speed of technological progress in various drones and spacecraft in China is really too fast.

Many roads that took the United States more than ten years or even decades to complete have been completed in a few years.

Who can bear this speed?

Especially in the production of warships, I heard that the mode of making dumplings has been started in the strait.

The dominant position of the United States is becoming less and less obvious.

Especially in the waters near China, there is no obvious dominant position.

This is definitely not the situation John and his friends want to see.

"I will communicate with Print to see how we can cooperate!"

Although Northrop Grumman and General Atomics have a certain competitive relationship in the UAV project, there is still the possibility of cooperation.

Kevlar and General Atomics' vice president Print were college classmates.

With John taking the lead in matchmaking, it is entirely possible for the two sides to quickly cooperate to produce a UAV comparable to the Skyhawk.

The premise is that John helps to apply for enough funds.

Kevlar thinks this problem is not a problem at all.