Chapter 1638： Takeoff interception

Under the towing of the tractor, the aircraft came to the take-off line, and the engine was successfully started with the rumbling roar of the tail turbine.

After more than two years of tackling key problems, the head of State Cyric originally proposed that the life span was 300 hours and the thrust-to-weight ratio reached 3, and finally reached.

This is entirely due to the good news that came from the Imperial Materials Department just last month. Under the research and development of a group of materials experts, a new titanium alloy metal was successfully smelted with higher temperature resistance than before. Fifty degrees.

Fifty degrees does not sound high, and the temperature in the combustion chamber now does not exceed 1,000 degrees. Compared with the temperature of later generations, which is often 1,500 or even 1,78, it is still quite low, but it is already the great of this era. In the research of heat-resistant materials, German engineers are also in the ranks of the world's advanced level.

In this way, the performance of the engine has advanced a lot, and finally the goal set by the head of Cyrek has been achieved.

At the same time, compared to the direct use of high-grade aviation gasoline in the past, jet engines now use aviation kerosene specially produced by the chemical industry. Compared with aviation gasoline, it is more adaptable to jet aircraft.

All these changes indicate that the German jet technology is gradually becoming mature. If ME262 is still an infant, then the current Stormbird can finally stand up and walk, or even trot all the way.

The ground crew carefully observed the color of the tail flame, and after confirming that both engines were working properly, Walter released the brakes.

The right hand softly refueled, the horsepower was fully opened, the color of the tail turned orange, and the sound of the turbine entered the inside of the ear through the soundproof earplugs, buzzing.

When the brakes were released, the Stormbird rolled quickly on the runway, and when the lever was pulled back, it flew easily.

One, two...

All of the 24 jets of the entire flight group took off. Thanks to the unremitting efforts of ground crews, their aircrafts are in a fairly good state of maintenance.

The 24 silver-white fighters turned into dazzling bright spots under the shining of the sun. When they climbed to a height of 9 kilometers, they had already accelerated to 900 kilometers per hour. When they reached a height of 14,000 meters, At altitude, the speed has exceeded 1,000 kilometers per hour.

Yes, in other propeller planes, while working hard to exceed 700 kilometers per hour, Storm Bird has already broken the maximum speed of 1,000 kilometers per hour, setting a new aviation record!

The previous Me262 was limited by the body shape and engine thrust. The maximum speed was about 800 kilometers per hour. However, the current Stormbird uses an engine with a thrust-to-weight ratio of three times that of the previous engine. It is not surprising that it can achieve this speed.

This is why this fighter was immediately deployed to Finland after it was developed.

Rather than saying that this is an advanced fighter, it is better to call it an interceptor, because it has a fairly high speed and can reach the battlefield in the shortest time after discovering the target. If there is a large group of bombers coming At that time, they will be the first to rush to the battlefield.

Now, the Mustang fighter jets that took off from Greenland Island have just left the base two to three hundred kilometers and are flying in the Arctic Circle, which should belong to an absolutely safe area. In order to reduce fuel consumption, they are still flying at high altitude.

They did not know that the United States had deployed a long-range radar in the northernmost part of Finland to monitor conditions over the North Pole, nor did they know that the German interceptor fleet was flying at a speed that exceeded their imagination.

Due to technical limitations, only large aircraft can install airborne radar. At the same time, the MiG-15 has a body structure with air intake in the nose, resulting in no space for the airborne radar.

This is also a last resort.

In the early days of the aircraft, the nose was air intake. Later, in order to free the nose to install the radar, the new layout of side air intake and belly air intake was used.

The air intake on both sides will block the air intake on one side when turning, and the abdominal air intake will be blocked when diving, resulting in insufficient engine thrust and even the risk of surge.

Only the air intake of the nose can meet the needs of various maneuvers. When you first touch the jet, the design of the air intake is just beginning, and the simplest is the easiest to succeed.

The two jets behind him are still roaring, and the voice of the ground guidance station is heard in Walter's soundproof headphones: "Attention, the target is 100 kilometers north of you, at an altitude of 10,000 and a speed of 600, and is flying eastward. Please turn right fifteen degrees."

Now, the target fleet is in their true north, if they continue to fly, they will fall behind, turn 15 degrees to the right, and they can just meet the opponent, and it is still in the opponent's back hemisphere!

"Understood." On the radio, Walter gave orders to his troops: "Attention, turn right fifteen degrees, throw the auxiliary fuel tank, and prepare for battle."

Although Cyric’s data requirements have been met in terms of thrust-to-weight ratio and lifespan, the fuel consumption rate is still high. As a fighter, it is impossible to increase the body volume and increase the fuel tank capacity. Increase the range of the aircraft, which will cause a decrease in maneuverability.

Therefore, when performing interception missions, Stormbird will carry two auxiliary fuel tanks on both wings.

When taking off first use the fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank, two auxiliary fuel tanks, each with a fuel capacity of 600 liters, when rushing to the battlefield, the fuel in the auxiliary fuel tank has just been exhausted, throw away the auxiliary fuel tank, The external resistance is reduced, and the battle becomes more fluid.

Under Walter's wing, two silver-white auxiliary fuel tanks swayed down. As soon as the body lightened, it continued to turn lightly and accelerate.

24 fighter jets formed a large formation, flying in the clear sky.

Every pilot has a pair of sharp eyes. Now, with ground guidance, they can more effectively visually search for the target airspace where the enemy ahead appears.

"Found the target." Just before Walter could find it, the wingman Karl Snoll who followed him already shouted on the radio: "About fifty kilometers, lower right!"

At present, the Stormbird fleet is at an altitude of about 14,000 meters, and the target flying altitude is 10,000 meters. They are considered absolutely condescending.

"Initiate an attack, two-plane formation, pay attention to cooperation! Don't let one go!" Walter shouted.