Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Proceeding with takeoff procedures...

Chapter 95 Old Zhou, the Empty Nester

Bluebird enters takeoff procedure...

AI controls various parts of the body just as humans control their bodies.

The angle of the forward-swept wing was slightly adjusted, and then the engine roared to life. The brakes were released, and the Bluebird soared forward.

Without a pilot, the Bluebird's engines were running at full power, emitting long blue exhaust plumes with six clearly visible Mach rings propelling the machine into continuous acceleration...

The air compression at the nose of the Bluebird's forward-swept wing almost breaks the sound barrier during takeoff. With the large lift provided by the forward-swept wing, the landing gear slowly leaves the ground, the nose rises high, and the engine starts afterburning the moment the landing gear is retracted, generating a sudden surge of thrust.

boom!

Amidst the distinctive booming sound of a sonic boom, a massive ring of airflow exited behind the Bluebird, and then, in the contrail left by its wings, the Bluebird soared into the sky at a near-vertical angle. Without the drag of a human, the AI ​​could better utilize the aircraft's performance!

"Hiss... This acceleration! It's terrifying!"

Looking at the Bluebird's takeoff distance of less than 100 meters, it's already big enough to board a ship. With the help of the electromagnetic catapult, it's truly a monster built with materials science.

The whooshing sound rang out again overhead as the Bluebird made a low-altitude flyby. Its matte black fuselage with white lines resembled an elegant black swan. It seems many otaku are preparing to change their "wives".

Because the aircraft has not yet entered service, it does not have an official number yet, and the Bluebird logo is printed on the wings.

In the sky, the Bluebird fully utilized the advantages of its forward-swept wings, with a soaring performance even stronger than the J-20. Sonic booms could be heard from time to time. For the Bluebird, supersonic speed was a piece of cake. Occasionally, it would even flip its fuselage to change its forward-swept wings into backward-swept wings.

Zhou Mingrui glanced down at his wristwatch. The Bluebird was testing the aircraft's performance and collecting flight data according to the set program.

This data will be processed and the flight control program will be continuously optimized and upgraded.

"The Bluebird is currently in the testing phase and is just flying around here."

Zhou Mingrui nodded. The Bluebird shouldn't be confined to this small area; the sky above Mingrui Star is a much wider world.

The first product of Project 630, the Bluebird, has been tested. The design of the low-orbit spacecraft of Project 650 has been completed, and wind tunnel testing has begun.

I believe the prototype will be built soon. At that time, it will be used to clean up space debris and purify the space environment, especially since a certain world power, India, keeps sending trash into space, which is really worrying.

"Um... Boss..." The Dou Zong (real name: Dou Zong) expert rubbed his hands together, looking at Zhou Mingrui somewhat embarrassed.

"If you have something to say, say it!" Zhou Mingrui knew something was up as soon as he saw a Dou Zong expert.

"Hehe, the Zhuhai Airshow is coming up on Earth soon. It just so happens that Boss Versailles Yang is going back to Earth to give a report. Shall we take the Bluebird over there and do a test run? We can also collect some landing data and try to get a contract from the Navy."

There is no aircraft carrier in Shangqiu yet, and there are no plans to build one... If we want to test a landing, we can only send it to the other side of Earth.

Zhou Mingrui looked up at the faint black dots in the sky. It would be good to go back and bask in the sun. As the saying goes, "Wealth and honor should not be returned to one's hometown, for it is like wearing fine clothes at night."

Showing off occasionally is a good thing, it lets foreigners be envious!

"Alright, spray on the new wave-absorbing material. Earth isn't Mingrui Star."

"Don't worry, boss, we'll install the superconducting laser pod as well!"

Zhou Mingrui gave the Dou Zong expert a serious look. He hadn't realized the expert was so sullen, always causing trouble for the US...

The superconducting laser pod is powered by two ramjet turbines connected at the root of the wings of the Bluebird. The ramjet force generated during high-speed flight drives the generator to supply the superconducting battery under the fuselage.

The energy of the superconducting battery is released instantaneously to power the superconducting accelerator, which emits megawatt-level focused laser beams with the ability to fire continuously.

As long as there is electricity, it can keep firing, very much like the EVE Amarr Empire.

Even if all the machine guns/missiles are used up, the Bluebird still has a certain self-defense capability.

China has deployed laser weapons. What do the people of the US think? Where did their tax revenue go?

However, as a seasoned politician, he may not have the guts to wage a hot war against China, but he certainly has the guts to make money under the guise of a hot war against China, and quite a lot of them!

Without promoting the threat theory, how can Congress allocate funds? In the US, military spending can only increase, not decrease. Anyone who dares to cut it will be killed, and the president is no exception!

The Dou Zong expert rubbed his hands together, eager to prove himself. Researchers are usually very low-key, even living in anonymity. Opportunities to showcase their achievements and prove their worth are rare; after all, many rabbits keep their work hidden... But then he seemed to remember something and began to stammer:

"Um... Boss... could you... bring the two senior sisters along?"

Zhou Mingrui frowned slightly, then looked at the two lolis and roughly understood what he meant. The main control system of the Bluebird was written by Bell and Tio, and it also involved some unique orienting encryption algorithms.

To prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, it's still necessary for the two kittens to go to the airshow. The thought of his two kittens leaving him suddenly gave Old Zhou a feeling of being an empty-nest elderly person.

But as children grow up, they will eventually spread their wings and fly high. This is more conducive to their development. It's not a bad thing for them to see the world and broaden their horizons. But in the end, it's up to them to make their own choices.

Do you want to go?

Upon hearing this, Bell and Theo's eyes lit up. That was another planet, Zhou Mingrui's hometown, of course they wanted to go and see it.

He watched the two kittens behave like kittens about to leave their nest, full of curiosity about the world.

Theo and Bell each held Zhou Mingrui's left and right hands, reluctant to leave him. The two kittens stared at him with their amber eyes: Old Zhou, are you going?

Zhou Mingrui shook his head. His identity was too special; he couldn't overestimate or underestimate the US, so this place was the safest.

"I'm not going. I'll wait for you guys to come back. Remember to take some cool photos when you return."

"Then we'll..."

Zhou Mingrui bent down and squatted down, and was suddenly surprised to find that they were a little taller than him.

"Bluebird is a very important project for Star Ring. Collect the data to prepare for subsequent models..." He reached out and patted their heads, staring into their eyes as he said, "...Go and take a look, and come back and tell me how Earth has developed."

"Okay... Lao Zhou!"

"Wait for us to come back, Lao Zhou!"

Chapter 96 Expedition (Heavy Fog)

Nighttime, second floor of Zhou Mingrui's villa.

Bell and Theo are packing their suitcases in preparation for tomorrow's trip. Although they are separated by a wall, it does not hinder the two kittens' telepathic connection.

(=￣ω￣=)！ ?(=￣ω￣=)！

Suddenly, Bell and Tio stopped what they were doing almost simultaneously and frowned slightly.

"Tio, I have a bad feeling about the bell."

"Bell ring, Theo too!"

If they leave, then there will be no one to watch over Old Zhou!

At this moment, Zhou Mingrui was reviewing the plans on his computer. The Bluebird had been developed, and once it was ready, Xinghuan Heavy Industry's Project 666 would invest heavily in building a giant aerial patrol drone, which would be considered an integration of technologies and was a necessary expense.

Looking at the 3D model on the computer screen, the white aircraft, resembling a giant triangular spiral, has solar panels mounted on its top and can be charged by microwaves, perfectly integrating into the future space power transmission project of the rabbit.

Powered by eight giant electrically driven turboprop engines at the rear of the fuselage, and with its enormous wingspan providing lift, the "giant bird" can glide in the air for extended periods, much like a giant glider.

The giant bird carried many small unmanned aerial vehicles, and its weapon systems were all electrically powered laser weapons... The fully automated live ammunition resupply system was prone to errors due to its complex mechanical structure, so using electricity was the most reliable and optimal solution.

To be honest... this giant bird isn't very practical, but building it can lead to a lot of derivative technologies as a form of technological accumulation.

It also serves as a deterrent to neighboring smaller countries. For example, if they patrol the seas off Shangqiu for an extended period, then the Karva Republic's "pirate" hunters within their operational radius will have no chance of survival.

The same applies to the other side of the world... A giant bird has been patrolling over fishing areas in international waters for a long time.

Putting everything else aside, the presence of such a man-made spectacle floating in the sky gives the fishermen of China a great deal of confidence (I have connections! (ˉ▽￣～) ~~), allowing them to protect the legitimate interests of their fishing boats.

Some might say the giant bird was a target... but it was a military aircraft. Try shooting one yourself!

Below that is the even more advanced Project 666, the air patrol and control aircraft carrier, the "Pengkun" class.

However, the current technology is not quite sufficient to create the Pengkun.

The next morning, Zhou Mingrui prepared breakfast and placed it on the table.

A short while later, the two little ones came down with their suitcases and sat down silently opposite each other.

"Let's eat."

"Hmm..." X2.

The two little girls ate their breakfast quietly, occasionally glancing up at Zhou Mingrui. After a moment's hesitation, Lingdang asked, "Old Zhou..."

"What's wrong?" Zhou Mingrui looked at the bell.

"Won't there be an extra person at home when we come back?"

stare!

"More people? No way, it's just the two of you at home," Zhou Mingrui said, puzzled. Raising two cats was exhausting enough; he was mentally and physically drained...and another kid? Did they think this was a daycare center?

Upon hearing this, the two little girls breathed a sigh of relief. Stepmother? To hell with her!

An hour later, at the special warehouse in Shangqiu.

Snapped!

Zhou Mingrui sat inside the futuristic-looking metal box and snapped his fingers.

As the magnetic levitation device is activated, cool LED lights illuminate, and the portal opens on the platform...

With a series of creaking sounds, a familiar driverless vehicle emerged from the portal. After confirming that everything was normal, the exchange of supplies began.

The supplies from Shangqiu were transported into the portal, along with some high-quality aviation kerosene. However, the aviation kerosene used by Qingniao is different from that used in conventional fighter jets. It contains an oxidizer to ensure the oxygen supply in the combustion chamber even in an oxygen-deficient environment.

The most unique feature of the Bluebird, as a prototype, is that, compared to later models, it has a small orbal engine in the center of its body, which was customized at the orbal factory in the Bel Kingdom.

After the engine starts, the effect of gravity on the body will be reduced, and the weight of the body is almost like that of a plastic product... In other words, if a liquid oxygen kerosene rocket booster backpack is used, the Bluebird can theoretically fly to low Earth orbit and stay there for a short while. Carbon is not heat-resistant, so it will need assistance when returning to Earth.

The only difference is that the Bluebird is not as professional as the "Golden Crow" low-orbit spacecraft of the subsequent Project 666. The "Golden Crow" will be equipped with a medium-sized guide engine. The Bluebird is ultimately just a 5.5 generation reconnaissance aircraft, and it is still far from being a 6th generation aircraft.

After delivering a large amount of supplies to Earth, an ordinary flatbed truck drove into the portal, with a three-colored plastic sheet completely obscuring the bluebird behind it.

As the teleportation portal drew closer, the two kittens suddenly became uneasy. They turned their heads to look in Zhou Mingrui's direction, only to see a metal shell. However, they could feel that Zhou Mingrui's gaze was always on them.

Then, in a flash, I passed through a portal and arrived at a huge base.

(=0ω0=)?(=0ω0=)

More than 30 soldiers dressed in general combat uniforms and carrying electrothermal and chemical weapons stood guard around the perimeter.

During cargo transport, no unauthorized personnel are allowed to approach. Anyone who wanders in to look will be shot on the spot without warning! I told you this place is top secret, why did you still come to look?

"Senior sister, how is it? This is our hope!" said the Dou Zong expert sitting in the passenger seat with pride.

With the construction of the base, this place can be said to be the largest material warehouse for the rabbits. The entire mountain has been hollowed out, and important strategic resources such as room temperature superconductor materials, organic crystals, and fractal silica are stored in the warehouse.