Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Soon, the fleet sailed to the designated sea area. The closer it was to China's territorial waters, the more it only needed to avoid the main shipping lanes.

"The report indicates that our ship has arrived at the designated sea area..."

The ship commander nodded and looked at Magneto beside him.

"Site cleared..."

"Hmm... Let's get ready to begin. Take me to the Type 022 missile boat..."

The ship's commander frowned. Although the Type 022 missile boat, which was about to be tested, was safe, and the magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system had undergone static testing en route, it was better to be safe than sorry...

“It’s alright. I have confidence in what I made, and no one knows more about this thruster than me. We can’t let the Navy bear the risk alone…” Magneto reiterated his stance.

"I need to consult my superiors..."

Shortly after, I received a reply from my superiors: Yes, but be cautious and proceed in small, quick steps.

After receiving authorization, Magneto, along with two doctoral students, boarded a lifeboat and approached the Type 022 missile boat.

As Magneto disembarked, the captain of the Type 056 corvette established communication with the Type 022 missile boat:

"The person is there. I'm giving the order: in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, protect the person at all costs. Do you understand?!"

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!" the captain of the Type 022 missile boat roared.

With the help of the sailors, Magneto boarded the 022 missile boat and immediately went inside.

"Master, what brings you here? We can manage here..."

"I'm a little worried about standing here myself..." Magneto said softly, looking at the instrument in front of him.

When Mingrui Star was producing room-temperature superconductors, Magneto already had the idea of ​​developing a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system. After applying to his superiors, the project was approved and launched. He was then provided with funding and manpower as needed. The Navy was the most proactive, taking out the 022 missile boats that had been stored away without any hesitation.

After two years of dedicated work, the first magnetohydrodynamic thruster using a room-temperature superconductor is about to undergo sea trials.

"Alright, let's get started!"

Chapter 232 Magnetohydrodynamic Propulsion, A Feeling of Flying

"Let's get ready to begin!"

It seems that because Magneto was personally overseeing things, the doctoral students, who were initially a little nervous, immediately relaxed. This is why it is said, "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."

A whooshing sound came from the sky. Chongming flew over the fleet, slightly swayed its wings, then pulled up and activated the electronic warfare pod under its fuselage. The optical sensors locked onto the 022 missile boat that was about to "charge" and speed past.

"System self-check..."

"Everything is normal..."

"Voltage is normal..."

......

Once all systems were functioning normally, Magneto signaled that it was time to begin.

The captain picked up the ship's communication phone and shouted, "The experiment is about to begin! Everyone fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight to whatever is beside you..."

The crew fastened their seatbelts and gripped the handles beside them.

"180 seconds left..."

Buzzing sounds filled the air as the superconducting battery began to output power to the reinforced experimental vessel. The magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system of the Type 022 missile boat generated a humming sound as a magnetic field was established.

The seawater that enters this magnetic field is accelerated within the channel under the influence of the magnetic field and surges outwards.

The Type 022 missile boat's speed increased slightly, and the helmsman began adjusting the bow's direction...

Meanwhile, the naval leaders were watching the test intently, learning about the real-time information through the real-time optical images sent back by Chongming, as well as the footage and audio recordings from inside the Type 022 missile boat.

Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) propulsion is the Chinese Navy's trump card for overtaking other nations.

People abroad always complain about the precision of machining, blah blah blah... Starting today, the rabbit won't need propellers anymore!

Once magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) propulsion systems pass testing and mature, future warship propulsion systems will gradually shift from propeller propulsion to MHD propulsion.

Especially for nuclear submarines, magnetohydrodynamic propulsion would turn them into complete black holes in the ocean.

I wonder if people abroad will get sour and start touting the advantages of propellers again...

However, another problem has arisen for China: electromagnetic guns, electromagnetic catapults, and even electromagnetic missile launch systems, magnetohydrodynamic propulsion systems, plus the power-hungry nature of various electronic systems, have increased the power demands of warships.

"The capacitor is dead..."

As electrical energy continuously flows into the magnetic field, the magnetic field exerts an increasingly stronger electromagnetic force on the conductive seawater, causing it to move faster within the channel. The speed of the 022 magnetohydrodynamic test vessel gradually increases.

"60 seconds left..."

The atmosphere inside the Type 022 missile boat became serious.

A slight humming sound arose, which was the vibration that occurred as the magnetic field gradually increased its power.

"30 seconds left..."

At that moment, everyone aboard the Type 022 missile boat felt a slight tremor beneath their feet; the boat began to accelerate...

"Master, please do it..."

The doctoral student asked where the switch was located. This system was developed by Magneto, so it would be more appropriate for him to pull down the switch.

“倒计时5...4...3...2...1...”

start up!

Magneto pulled the switch, and all the power from the storage battery was supplied to the magnetohydrodynamic thruster.

With both magnetohydrodynamic engines of the Type 022 missile boat running at full power, a whooshing sound filled the air... and everyone inside felt an indescribable surge of energy.

The magnetic field continuously accelerates the seawater, causing it to flow through the channel at extremely high speeds. The resulting reaction force propels the Type 022 missile boat forward...

"Speed...30 knots..."

"40th anniversary..."

"50th anniversary..."

The Type 022 missile boat, designed for high-speed wave-piercing, began to speed across the sea. Everyone had to hold on tightly to the handles beside them and fight against the turbulence caused by the high-speed movement.

"60th anniversary..."

At this moment, the propulsion speed of the magnetohydrodynamic thruster has surpassed that of the original water jet thruster.

"Academician, should we continue to increase the speed?" the captain asked through the internal communication system.

Magneto remained silent, instead looking at the data fed back by the instrument. As the chief designer of this magnetohydrodynamic thruster, his understanding of it far surpassed that of others, as if it were his own child.

The data is all normal, which means that the magnetohydrodynamic thruster still has its limits.

"Speed ​​can be increased; the magnetohydrodynamic thruster is operating normally..."

"Understood, speed up!"

Pushing the switch, more power was supplied from the superconducting battery to the magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system, and the Type 022 missile boat felt as if it had been kicked hard...

"70th anniversary!"

A speed of 70 knots translates to 129.64 km/h, which doesn't sound fast, but at sea, the speed of the Type 022 test submarine is equivalent to that of a torpedo...

With a whoosh, the wave-piercing hull design made it seem as if it were flying on the water, and in the blink of an eye it disappeared from the visual range of the Type 056 corvette, becoming visible only on radar.

"How are the systems?" Magneto asked softly.

"Everything's normal! Master, shall we speed up?"

Reaching 70 knots is already a significant achievement. The next test will not be the magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system, but rather the structural strength of the Type 022 missile boat...

Magneto pondered that the performance of his magnetohydrodynamic thruster design had not yet reached its limit.

"After the hull is reinforced, what is the theoretical maximum knot height according to the chief designer of the Type 022 destroyer?"

Magneto is not an expert in shipbuilding, so he needs to consult professionals and take their advice.

"85th anniversary!"

"Keep accelerating!" Magneto believed in his comrades' data.

"Understood, continue increasing the speed!"

Pushing the power switch... the already fast Type 022 missile boat accelerated even further, reaching a speed of 80 knots... 148.16 km/h!

At this moment, everyone inside the boat had to do their best to fight against the turbulence generated by the missile boat. The entire missile boat was shaking, and everyone was worried that the missile boat might suddenly break apart... At this speed, turning the boat was also a problem.

To put it bluntly, it's because the Type 022 missile boat wasn't designed for magnetohydrodynamic propulsion from the outset. Now, the limiting factor for the missile boat's speed isn't magnetohydrodynamic propulsion, but rather the strength of the hull.

"Chief Engineer, slow down! It's too dangerous at this speed!"

The captain of the Type 022 missile boat's voice trembled slightly due to the ship's vibrations. It was alright if he died, but if anything happened to the national treasures inside the boat, they would be executed by the angry generals when they got back!

"Drain the battery completely! I checked, it can run for another fifteen minutes..."

"clear..."

After the Type 022 missile boat continued its rapid journey for fifteen minutes, the battery power was exhausted, the output power of the magnetohydrodynamic propulsion decreased, and the speed of the Type 022 missile boat gradually decreased.

Chapter 233 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (51/60)

The naval leaders watching the test also stood up and applauded enthusiastically.

"At this time, the US satellite should have passed overhead..." a senior naval officer said with a touch of humor, "...See, our ships won't need propellers anymore, and some people won't be laughing anymore."

The weather is great today, a day Rabbit specially chose, not a cloud in the sky!

That's right, this experiment is for you, the US, to see. Not only can I take down a 10,000-ton cargo ship with a single shot from 3000 kilometers away, but my ship can also run at 80 knots!

The next experiment will be even more suffocating for the US!

"Once the second test is completed, the US will be even less able to sleep. We'll then submit a report to commend our heroes!"

This test involved the entire crew of the Type 022 missile boat taking enormous risks, along with Magneto's team. The fact that they survived the test is no joke.

After the Type 022 missile boat came to a complete stop, many crew members felt as if their souls were still chasing their bodies. After all, it was the first time they had ever sailed at 80 knots on the sea. However, the crew members then cheered.

"We made it!"

"We made it!"