"The radar early warning system can detect radar waves and send out an alert immediately when it is locked by the radar."
"And the interference system can interfere with radar, infrared, and radio signals..."
"The active defense system is a defense system developed based on the aircraft AI designed by General So. After the radar warning system detects radar signals, it can track the target radar in reverse!"
"Then it guides airborne anti-radiation missiles, air-to-air missiles, surface-to-air missiles or electromagnetic cannons to defend and counterattack the target!"
"Our tests have shown that within a range of fifteen kilometers, the active defense system can carry out effective responses. Considering that the 30mm electromagnetic cannon's performance is insufficient to meet defense requirements, we combined General Su's technology and had General Su upgrade the electromagnetic cannon together."
"The new airborne electromagnetic cannon has a caliber of 35mm, which is an increase from 30mm. The maximum effective range has been upgraded to twelve kilometers, a significant improvement from six kilometers. At a distance of twelve kilometers, its power is the same as that of the original 30mm electromagnetic sniper cannon at six kilometers. The maximum penetration depth for titanium alloy plates remains at 150mm."
"However, in terms of accuracy, the 35mm electromagnetic sniper cannon shows a slight decrease in accuracy. The maximum error at a distance of twelve kilometers reaches 37mm..."
"Weapon operators can make target destruction decisions based on the level of danger of these targets, and of course, they can also choose to destroy the targets themselves..."
"In terms of weapons, the WZ-1000 helicopter is equipped with two 35mm electromagnetic sniper cannons, each with a magazine capacity of 1,000 rounds, making for a total of 2,000 rounds. The two electromagnetic sniper cannons are distributed on foldable armaments racks on both sides of the helicopter."
In a line formation, an area extending 20 kilometers in length and over 200 meters in width will be completely covered!
"The rockets in the rocket launch pod are our airborne rockets designed based on the single-person rocket launchers previously proposed by General Su. They have undergone corresponding upgrades from the original 30mm to the current 60mm."
Upon hearing this, the previously somewhat disappointed duo immediately brightened up.
2,000 rounds of reserve ammunition for the electromagnetic cannon + 96 rockets that are nearly twice as powerful as the heavy guns + 16 missiles + ultra-high armor + ultra-high defensive and offensive systems!
"Isn't this a monster?"
After a long time, Zhang Zhizhong finally sighed softly, "Little Su, can your helicopter fly?"
Su Heng had previously approached the fire department in Dong Province, seeking to sell these heavy transport helicopters to them for use in emergency rescue operations.
"Just as heavy as the maximum load capacity of this monster!"
It's one thing to mount anti-radiation missiles and ground-to-air missiles on the helicopter.
"Due to the further extension of the weapon mounts, the two electromagnetic cannons have a wider field of fire, enabling all-round strikes on the forward, side, and lower areas! In necessary situations, the barrels can also be reversed to shoot at targets 70 degrees behind the helicopter!"
At this moment, Li Kai continued:
"Besides the rockets, there are two eight-launcher missile mounts. These two missile mounts can carry 16 anti-radiation missiles, air-to-air missiles, or ground-attack missiles..."
Seeing this, Li Kai continued, "As for the flight aspect, you don't have to worry, Qian Elder."
After looking around the WZ-1000 chopper like a rare treasure for several rounds, Qiao Zhenhai finally said:
"Little Su, haven't you named this WZ-1000 helicopter yet?"
As Li Kai continued to explain, data after data kept flowing out of his mouth.
At that moment, they remembered that Su Heng had previously said that he was working on an important project and had even declined their military exercise invitation. In such a situation, how could they have time to run around everywhere...
The Defense Force is currently lacking not only attack helicopters but also transport helicopters as well.
However, that helicopter was canceled before it even existed.
Upon hearing Qiao Zhenhai's voice, Qian Zhizhong on the side also turned his gaze to Su Heng.
Even the Black Eagle, which claims to be the most advanced heavy attack helicopter in the world, has only a power of 1510KW for its engines!
In an instant, the two fully understood
That's why this helicopter has such a terrifying carrying capacity.
"This integrated sighting system can combine radar, infrared, and optical devices to perform multiple scans and detections of a 270-degree front and downward area of the helicopter!"
What if all of them fire at once? One rocket can cover a diameter of over two hundred meters, so what about ninety-six rockets?
The demand for transport helicopters even exceeds that for attack helicopters!
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhenhai's mouth twitched slightly.
Then, without saying a word, they both turned their gaze to Su Heng:
Upon hearing this, Su Heng slightly shook his head and said, "All those helicopters are in Tianfu. There are none here. After producing the last Wugui 4A multi-purpose transport fire helicopter, there were no more large-scale helicopters produced here. All we have left are some spare parts..."
Upon hearing this, Qian Zhizhong and the others were all stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly said, "Little Su, is that true?"
After hearing what Su Heng said, Qian Zhizhong and the others couldn't help but open their mouths wide in amazement.
In this way, facing a helicopter with a low speed, electromagnetic cannon's projectiles that can travel at several to even over ten Machs in speed, several to even tens of kilometers in distance can arrive in just a few seconds!
How far can a helicopter fly in a few seconds?
Alright, capable of striking the ground, striking air targets, and air-to-air targets. Su Heng has really turned this aircraft into an aerial fortress!
At that moment, the same thought involuntarily popped up in both of their minds.
However, there is no demand for that aspect over there, and the cost of manufacturing and maintaining these helicopters is also high, so they have not made a purchase.
But can helicopters really achieve such data?
The Pache, which is claimed to be the world's most advanced armed helicopter, has nowhere near the level of firepower that the monster in front of us possesses!
In fact, they are in completely different leagues!
He almost opened his mouth a few times, wanting to say something, but in the end, he managed to suppress the impulse in his heart and listened quietly to Li Kai's statement.
Even though they had already heard Li Kai mention the fact that the helicopter had been equipped with a new engine.
And this terrifying speed and range...
"Little Su, do you have these helicopters here?"
Faced with the question, Su Heng responded gravely.
"At an airspeed of 300 kilometers per hour, the maximum flight distance can reach 2,500 kilometers!"
"Insane! It's really insane!"
After a long time, the two regained their senses and then hurriedly said to Su Heng.
However, they completely did not expect that the engine replacement Li Kai mentioned had reached such a level!
And what Su Heng was saying was not only a concrete fact but also already equipped on five helicopters!
Apart from the Polar Bear, even the Black Eagle does not have this level of heavy transport helicopter at the moment!
Moreover, now Su Heng not only has a 20-ton helicopter but even a 30-ton one!
"WZ-1000 is equipped with two Saturn 3 turbo-shaft engines. The continuous output power of the Saturn 3 engine is as high as 2100KW, and its maximum output power is even higher at 2600KW. It not only enables this helicopter to take off, but also allows it to fly at a speed of 410 kilometers per hour for over a thousand kilometers!"
However, thinking it over, Qiao Zhenhai felt at ease. Upon careful consideration, it seemed reasonable; after all, the targets helicopters typically face are mostly ground targets, and their operational tasks are primarily front-line support. If they were to encounter aerial targets, they would mostly be other helicopters as well.
"I even directly set up an emergency rescue company in Tianfu. Currently, the emergency rescue company I set up there has a total of 40 Wugui 2-type helicopters with a carrying capacity of 13 tons!"
"In addition, there are 15 Wugui 4A multi-purpose transport fire helicopters!"
The same could be said: if they had enough large transport helicopters back then, more people could have been saved!
Turbo-shaft engines with a maximum output of up to 2600KW!!
Before this, their turbo-shaft engines had how much power? Only 1000KW!
Under the gaze of Qiao Zhenhai and the others, Li Kai continued:
"In addition to these defense systems, we have also designed a comprehensive sighting system for the WZ-1000 based on its on-board AI and intelligent assistant helmet."
However, soon after, the two became excited.
Although the Pache armed helicopter is advanced, its maximum takeoff weight is only 10 tons!
There are currently only one model of helicopters with a transport capacity of 20 tons or more in service worldwide!
That's the M26 helicopter from the Polar Bear!
Upon hearing this, Su Heng slightly nodded and said, "Alright, I'll call that over to Tianfu later..."
Qian Zhizhong has already directly categorized this firepower beast in the category of monsters!
As for fighter jets, those are not the kind of things that helicopters need to deal with.
This firepower is absolutely terrifying!
Just thinking about the scene where this helicopter fires in unison, Qian Zhizhong couldn't help but shiver involuntarily.
"Three... thirty tons?"
A helicopter with a carrying capacity of 30 tons is something they've never heard of before, let alone seen!
Although the Polar Bear has also had a helicopter before, which was claimed to have a carrying capacity of 40 tons.
Sigh!!!
After listening to what Li Kai said, both Qiao Zhenhai and Qian Zhizhong couldn't help but take a cold breath.
"Ten Wugui 4-type helicopters with a carrying capacity of 20 tons each! Five Wugui 5-type helicopters with a carrying capacity of 30 tons each!"
Pausing for a moment, Li Kai continued:
"In addition to two electromagnetic sniping guns, WZ-1000 is also equipped with two 48-tube rocket launchers and two 8-launcher missile mounts."
But equipping helicopters with air-to-air missiles? Is this serious?
And the previous active defense system can be paired with electromagnetic cannon anti-aircraft capabilities. My goodness, are they really putting electromagnetic cannons on planes to shoot down other planes now?
"Little Su, can this engine be used on transport planes?"
It's not that he doesn't believe it; reason tells him that Su Heng couldn't possibly be lying to them at this time.
In response to Qian Zhizhong's question, Su Heng did not answer but instead turned his gaze to Li Kai.
A coverage radius of 107 meters!
What does this mean?
Their current 150mm grenade launcher high-explosive projectiles have an effective kill radius of only 60 meters!
And with these data, Qiao Zhenhai's heart was rolling in waves of shock.
Beside Qiao Zhenhai, Qian Zhizhong was completely silent. In his mind, the helicopter in front of him was reduced to just four characters — mad and cruel!
There are no other adjectives that can describe this monster in front of him...
Facing the questions from Qian Zhizhong and the others, Su Heng directly stated: "Yes, in fact, this engine is from another helicopter we dismantled"
After all, helicopters are mainly aimed at ground targets.
"Mmm"
"Moreover, the upgraded electromagnetic cannon has increased its firing speed from the original 100 shots per minute to 300 shots per minute..."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhenhai and the others sighed slightly.
"Of course," Su Heng slightly nodded, and then spoke in a low voice: "My hometown is in Tianfu. I still remember the events of that time. After that, I specialized in researching and designing transport helicopters..."
"With an increase in range from the original 8 kilometers to 15 kilometers, the rocket inside is filled with high-explosive material, identical to that developed by Su Zong. We conducted tests and found that the effective kill radius of a single 60mm rocket is 107 meters!"
My goodness, the rockets from this helicopter are more powerful than their heavy artillery shells!
Moreover, as Li Kai said, there are as many as 96 such rockets on this helicopter!
"Currently, it's not possible. I have an important research project here and don't have time to go over there..."
A few years ago's natural disaster is a pain for every Chinese person now!
If they had enough large transport helicopters back then, the damage that year could have been reduced significantly!
Upon hearing what Su Heng said, Qiao Zhenhai couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.
Hearing this, Qian Zhizhong couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
In the end, Su Heng directly invested his own money to set up an emergency rescue company...
With unrestrained excitement, Qiao Zhenhai opened his mouth directly.
This is something that can't even be described as outlandish...
There isn't one here, meaning he can't see it in real-time.
At this moment, Su Heng opened his mouth again and said: "Old Qiao, if you want to see it, I can also arrange someone to take you there..."
With Su Heng's positive response, Qiao Zhenhai became even happier.
Yes, it's a monster!
Yes, Su Heng can't go, but they can go with someone else!
"All right, Little Su, that's settled. You arrange it, we'll go there tomorrow."
At this moment, both Qian Zhizhong and the others don't know how to respond.
Thinking about this, Qiao Zhenhai couldn't help but glance at Su Heng, who had been silent all along. He remembered that earlier, when Qian Zhizhong said he wanted to mount an electromagnetic cannon on a fighter jet, Su Heng had said that electromagnetic cannons were not suitable for fighter jets.
After that, Qiao Zhenhai put aside his thoughts about the transport aircraft and turned his attention back to the combat helicopter in front of him.
Now Su Heng is using it for air-to-air combat, which is really out of bounds...
However, soon after, this disappointment was suppressed by Qiao Zhenhai: "Little Su, do you have time now? Let's go and take a look right away?"
Facing Qiao Zhenhai's question, Su Heng pondered for a moment and then slightly shook his head, saying:
Ninety-six rockets with a destructive power greater than that of their heavy artillery shells!
"The on-board AI and smart helmet will evaluate the danger coefficient of the detected targets, distinguish all target information into different levels according to the danger grade, and then upload it to the display system of the helmet."
Upon hearing this, Su Heng nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Qiao Zhenhai fell silent. After a moment, he opened his mouth again: "I have an idea for a name, called Lightning Thunder, what do you all think?"
(End of this chapter)
