Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Total height: 315M

Empty weight: 8650 tons

Total weight: 15100 tons

The design cruising speed is 650 km/h, and the maximum speed is 750 km/h.

Service ceiling: 18000M

Armament: To be determined.

As the first generation of space carriers, its design parameters were relatively conservative, and overall it was a technology demonstrator space carrier.

Putting aside other considerations, if we were to actually build an aerospace carrier, equipped with combat-capable shipboard equipment, we could achieve the localization of air power and the mobility of operational deployment.

They were conducting mobile patrols from north to south in international waters near the rabbit... The scene could be described in four words: like gods!

An aerospace carrier is not just a platform for carrier-based aircraft, but also a large air platform that integrates airborne early warning, strategic depth enhancement, battlefield reconnaissance, communication, and combat command, forming a three-dimensional command network with the ground and sea.

If anyone dares to stick their paws out again, I'll chop your hand off!

The weapons for Pengkun-1 haven't been finalized yet. Zhou Mingrui looked at the key personnel in the weapons department: "What are your thoughts on weapon configuration?"

"Four Type 1130 close-in weapon systems, two on each of the upper and lower wings, and four HQ-10 surface-to-air missile launchers..."

The head of the weapons department marked the location of the 1130 close-in weapon system on the Pengkun 3D model, and then marked two locations of the vertical missile launch system (cold and hot launch).

"...Each vertical launch system carries 36 missiles of various types. For vertical launch, it adopts the vertical launch technology of the Type 055 destroyer, capable of carrying four missiles per cell..."

"...In addition to these conventional armaments, with the maturity of our optical weapons, our high-energy laser point defense system can now accurately intercept various types of incoming missiles. Combined with the air defense weapons and close-in weapon systems onboard the space carrier, survival shouldn't be a problem..."

After all, it is an aircraft carrier, and its weapon systems are primarily geared towards self-defense.

"From a materials science perspective, titanium crystals, carbon nanotube composites, and carbon fiber materials can minimize the weight of space-based aircraft carriers, thus meeting the requirements for spaceflight..."

"In addition... breakthroughs have been made in the frame material made of carbon nanotubes, titanium crystals, and fractal silica through special processes. It is a new type of high-strength lightweight structure that can withstand impacts and loads better than traditional structural materials."

After the materials science experts finished speaking, the feasibility of the Pengkun project could basically be confirmed.

Zhou Mingrui glanced at the aerodynamic layout of the Pengkun. The upper and lower wings were swept backward, while the middle wing was swept forward. The aspect ratio was very high, and the huge wingspan would provide it with enough lift.

Between the upper and lower wings is the flight deck, equipped with a grab arm and related restraint devices and an auxiliary optical landing system. After all, landing on an aircraft carrier is different from landing on an aircraft carrier, which flies in the air. The only advantage is that if the landing fails, it will not fall into the sea.

The control system is extremely complex, using a supercomputer to control the internal counterweights. Even with the presence of an anti-gravity engine, the balance of the Peng Kun must be maintained.

The Pengkun-1 can change direction by a maximum of 10 degrees per hour. If the tilt exceeds 20 degrees, it will be impossible to recover. Therefore, balance is very important for aircraft carriers.

The clamshell-shaped hatch is closed under normal flight conditions and is opened by aerodynamic spoilers. The control area and secondary bridge are located on top, with the power reactor and large orthogonal engine below, and a large area of ​​composite armor is installed below.

With full consideration of factors such as space, weight, and cruising capability, Zhou Mingrui saw the shadow of the Bluebird on the Pengkun-1. He turned to look at Lingdang and Tio: "You designed this?"

Bell and Tio puffed out their chests: Come on, praise me!

With the hull, weapons, and aerodynamics of Pengkun-1 resolved, the next crucial step was propulsion. Zhou Mingrui looked at the experts from Xinghuan Power Department.

"Boss, regarding the propulsion, with a large-scale orthogonal engine as an anti-gravity device combined with lift aerodynamics, theoretically the space carrier could float in the sky indefinitely..." The expert in charge of propulsion pushed up his thick resin glasses and said seriously, "...but to propel such a large space carrier to its designed cruising speed, the thrust required can only be achieved by a thermonuclear engine, and our research on thermonuclear engines has made no progress."

"Could we make do with sixteen turboprop engines for now? We'd rather have the space carrier wait for the engines than have the engines wait for the space carrier..." Zhou Mingrui thought for a moment and asked, "...Once the thermonuclear engine is developed, we can just replace it directly."

Conventional fission reactors are out of the question, otherwise, a spacecraft flying in the sky spewing nuclear radiation dust into the atmosphere... without needing foreign countries, China could take down an aerospace carrier itself!

Thermonuclear engine... Zhou Mingrui stroked his chin. He had heard of this thing. It directly heats up the air and then ejects it, using the resulting thrust as power. It could be called a perpetual motion machine inside the atmosphere... But current technology cannot create such a futuristic technology as a thermonuclear engine.

At least for turboprop engines, they can run as long as there is electricity. For a space carrier as large as the Pengkun, installing a few steam turbines can solve part of the power supply problem.

"Well... an electrically driven turboprop engine isn't a bad option either, it might be much slower... but it's still faster than an aircraft carrier."

Hearing this, Zhou Mingrui curled his lip; aircraft carriers weren't so appealing anymore...

“I suggest we equip two more large orbal engines…” After everyone had spoken, Bell said from the side, “...as backup orbal engines, they can also further reduce the effects of gravity.”

“I second that. This way, the counterweights of the space carrier can be significantly reduced, and the increased space can be used as a hangar…” Tio said in a monotone tone, “...The hangar can accommodate 50 fighter jets and is equipped with a mobile elevator system, which can guarantee a support capability of 100 sorties per day for two consecutive weeks.”

"The crew consists of 500 people. Resupply is completed by Y-20, but it cannot be contained. After unloading, the transport aircraft must leave the ship immediately. Once it takes off, it will basically remain at high altitude until retirement."

After setting the tone, Zhou Mingrui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"So I hereby announce that, starting today, the Star Ring 650 Project, the 'Pengkun No. 1' project, will commence! The main body of Pengkun will be built on land. Once the power engine is in place, it will be hoisted into the air and assembled with other equipment and weapons while in flight."

Chapter 126 is too advanced again~ (28/54)

It's another new day on Earth, and the sun shines once again on this land of hope.

The Trump administration was in a good mood, sipping his sugary soda. A month had passed since his visit to China. The two sides had exchanged views extensively, and with China's assurance that "we have not come into contact with any advanced extraterrestrial forces," the Trump administration returned with a wealth of information.

What pleased Trump even more was that his biggest rival actually spewed nonsense during his speech, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to his reputation.

"My dear King, Europe is about to conduct a fusion experiment. In this respect, we in the West are ahead of China."

Trump nodded. The US has put in a lot of effort in this project.

boom!

The door to the presidential office was violently kicked open, and the Secretary of Defense looked at Trump with a serious expression.

"My dear King, today is the darkest day in the entire West. Just now, the rabbit issued an official statement that controlled nuclear fusion has made breakthrough progress, and the experimental reactor has been successfully ignited for one hour!"

"Sir, are you kidding me? Today isn't April 1st!"

On the other side of the ocean, it's already 19:00 PM, the time for the evening news broadcast.

As the background music played incessantly, the host appeared in front of the television.

After a standard procedure, the female host said softly, "Now, a brief news brief: my country's controlled nuclear fusion experimental reactor has achieved a major breakthrough, successfully starting up for one hour and generating electricity briefly. The specific footage is too advanced to show."

After the female host made a seemingly unremarkable statement, the male host continued in a monotone tone: "Our country plans to build a large meteorological research vessel within the next three years. This type of research vessel will be made of new materials and equipped with meteorological drones, filling a gap in our country's meteorological field."

Following the evening news broadcast, the China National Nuclear Corporation announced a plan to build a controlled nuclear fusion demonstration reactor:

"If things go well, we will complete the construction of the controlled fusion demonstration reactor by 2030 and commercialize controlled fusion technology by 2050."

Project goal: To complete the construction of the demonstration reactor by 2025.

考核标准：射频负离子源样机引出面0.45mx3.2m、在多驱动下的射频等离子体均匀度优于95%、负离子引出电流密度不小于300a/m2、束流强度大于20a、负离子束综合指标达到能量200kev，束流稳定持续时间达到60min……

Expected power generation: 66300 MW.

Below that is a line of smaller print: 167 tons of deuterium-tritium mixture can meet the rabbit's annual electricity needs. With the widespread application of fusion energy, future energy expenditures will be greatly reduced.

However, just twenty minutes after the Chinese nuclear industry group announced its unremarkable plan, the US and the US announced their "controlled nuclear fusion" plan.

The US plan is fairly conventional, while the US plan is much more "hardcore." The US plans to find a lake of suitable size, drop a nuclear bomb into it, and let the evaporated water vapor drive a steam turbine to generate electricity. Once the steam power is depleted, another nuclear bomb will be dropped... This would not only reduce the number of nuclear weapons on hand but also be used for business purposes.

The next morning, the Great Ying Empire and the Milk Law announced that they would jointly develop "Tomacak" controlled nuclear fusion with Hansmiao, aiming to commercialize it before 2040.

Seeing other countries announcing their plans, India, a major world power, also declared that it would build a "controlled" nuclear fusion experimental reactor in an uninhabited area near the Himalayas. Almost at the same time, the Chinese government issued a statement: "If you dare to build it, we dare to cut off your water supply and make your holy river stop flowing!"

Ultimately, after weighing the pros and cons, India decided to build the monument on the banks of the holy Ganges River, a decision that immediately sparked discontent among several factions.

Hey, is your controlled nuclear fusion guaranteed to be successful? What if it turns into a fission reaction... then the Ganges River water really will glow!

That evening, at a press conference held by the U.S. military, the Secretary of Energy was giving a speech: "We will complete the work that has already begun as soon as possible! We will fulfill our commitments to our partner countries!"

In this respect, we, the beacon of the world, are not lagging behind China, but we have some budgetary difficulties...

Dingwang listened carefully for a long time before he could discern from the Minister of Energy's words that he had uttered two words: "Send money!"

Compared to the broad prospects of controlled nuclear fusion, China's advantage in a particular technology is more likely to motivate the Congressional Budget Committee to spend money.

The Energy Secretary had just finished his speech when the Vice President went up to deliver a second speech, which essentially imposed strict restrictions on scholars in the field of controlled nuclear fusion, denying them visas... and also imposing sanctions on certain individuals!

It's getting anxious! It's getting anxious! It seems the US is starting to panic.

The race for controlled nuclear fusion, the race for the future, has begun.

Just as the world is in a new round of "controlled nuclear fusion" race, the idle slipways at the Shanghai shipyard have been cleared for a weather measurement ship to be built.

In the room where the top leaders of the Chinese military were gathered, the naval and air force leaders were glaring at each other, discussing the ownership of the new "weather measurement ship, Pengkun II".

Originally, there was only one Pengkun, but when the rabbit saw it, it thought, "Wow, this thing is very intimidating. Let's build another one. Just like the youth version of the futuristic space exploration ship, once you build it, our military will test it for you for free. Don't underestimate the test; those senior pilots are all gold nuggets!"

As for more "weather measurement ships"... let's forget about them. At least this one is still perceived by other countries as having wings, power, and the ability to fly.

A spacecraft that doesn't conform to aerodynamics has taken to the skies... What will other countries think?

"Stop talking! Your navy has so many treasures! These things fly in the sky, shouldn't it be our air force's turn? Your precious air force only has a few people, two aircraft carriers aren't enough, and the 003 is about to be launched, so there will be even fewer people!"

"I have a case of 30-year-old Moutai at home. If you just agree, the whole case is yours!"

Are you kidding me? Pengkun II, an airfield floating in the sky, plus the flying machines on it! Now that we have an air base, shouldn't we equip it with an air assault team? This is a strategic deterrent force!

"You can't say that, can you? A weather survey ship is still a ship, and the Air Force can't control ships! Besides, air force personnel can be trained... I have two cases of Moutai at home!"

Watching the naval and air force leaders engage in a heated debate, the army leader sat aside smoking, his eyes filled with melancholy.

It's so frustrating~ The Army's status as the big brother isn't what it used to be. The Navy has new ships, the Air Force has new planes, when will the Army get some useful big toys?

Chapter 127 Hunting the Fox (29/54)

In the villa's courtyard, Zhou Mingrui was eating the skewers he had made with his two cats.

These leisurely days are so nice... Pengkun has gone from one ship to two. If possible, Zhou Mingrui plans to build another one on the other side of the Earth. Two "meteorological research ships" that are not affected by terrain will spend their days circling the high seas near the rabbit's doorstep. Within the combat radius of the carrier-based aircraft, everyone will have to think twice about their own importance.

After all, it's not unusual for a weather survey ship to install mushroom bombs and blow up the clouds!

It will be right at your doorstep!

"Old Zhou~ Bell wants to eat this!" Bell said sweetly.

"Old Zhou, Theo wants some too!" Theo squinted and pointed at the grilled meat skewers.

"Okay, okay! Eat slowly, don't burn yourself!" Zhou Mingrui handed the grilled meat skewers to the two kittens.

Looking at the two kittens' happy expressions, Zhou Mingrui felt healed. Operation Fox Hunt was about to begin. He wondered how many children like Lingdang and Tio would be rescued. Damn the cult!

Lingdang frowned slightly as she watched Zhou Mingrui lost in thought. Could Old Zhou be thinking about that woman?

"Old Zhou, you move too."

"Uh... okay!"

Zhou Mingrui picked up a skewer and started eating. Mmm...it smells so good!

Shangqiu Comprehensive Command Center.