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Chapter 245 Prototype First Flight ([-])
Several military off-road vehicles drove over and stopped about 100 meters away from the helicopter. Almost all the people who got out of the vehicles were soldiers, and several of them were obviously pilots.

Today, the helicopter will make its maiden flight.

After getting off the car, the group of them walked directly in front of the helicopter.Zhu Guangzu is a first-class pilot. If there is no accident, he and another pilot will perform today's first flight mission.

Although he has read the flight operation manual many times, today can only be regarded as the second time he has been in close contact with this helicopter. A few days ago, when the helicopter was officially off the assembly line, he had entered the cockpit to get familiar with it.

He carefully checked the helicopter, first looked around the periphery, then opened the door of the cockpit, and sat in the cockpit, and the other pilot was similar.

Others are still on the periphery, admiring the transport helicopter with great interest. They are basically user representatives, and several of them are seeing this transport helicopter for the first time.

"The helicopter looks really good."

"I'm looking forward to its first flight more and more."

"Old Zhu, you guys will carry out the first flight mission later, you are not nervous at all, you seem to be a stable group."

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As the time passed minute by minute, the tarmac became more and more lively, and there were more and more people, not only people from Leihuo Technology Industry Group, but also people from the military, and some from the aviation industry who took the initiative to watch the first flight The relevant people, everyone wants to see the first flight of this transport helicopter.

Lin Feng, Xie Kangquan and others also came together. First, they walked up to the transport helicopter, and a technician in charge reported, "Boss Lin, everything is ready."

Lin Feng raised his hand to look at the time, then looked at the cloudless weather, and waved, "As planned, the first flight will start at 10:30 in the morning."

After 10:30 in the morning, people around the helicopter left one after another, keeping a sufficient distance from the helicopter, sitting or standing in the designated area, and some people even brought binoculars.

Some people, including Lin Feng, Xie Kangquan and others went to the flight command center, which is a tower building, which can also be called the flight command tower.

From a high position, the situation of the airport can be clearly seen through the huge glass on all sides, including the transport helicopter.

The flight directors, staff, technicians, etc. have all taken their positions. It is estimated that a few people will be a little emotional because the first flight is about to start.

The reporters from the Imperial TV station set up their cameras early on, and the lens was aimed at this helicopter. It is estimated that there will be a report of the first flight of this prototype in tomorrow's news.

The huge airport gradually quieted down. Everyone watched the transport plane from a distance, waiting for its first flight.

In the cockpit, Zhu Guangzu and his partner were methodical and calm. As experienced first-level pilots, their psychological quality was very strong, even though it was a helicopter they had never flown before.

After some familiarization, Zhu Guangzu looked at the time and nodded to his partner. The two exchanged glances and understood.

"Report to the command center, everything is ready for takeoff."

Immediately, the command center's voice came from the headset, "Start the engine."

Zhu Guangzu started the engine, and the two LH1500 turboshaft engines began to work. The composite rotor of the helicopter began to rotate, and the speed increased at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"The helicopter is activated!"

"It looks like it's going to take off soon."

Seeing the movement of the helicopter, the crowd watching the first flight became agitated slightly. Some people held binoculars and stared at the helicopter closely. The much-anticipated first flight of the 001 prototype was about to begin.

In the flight command center, the situation is even clearer.

Lin Feng saw everything through the huge glass. To be honest, his mood was a little bit agitated now, but it didn't show on his face, it was calm and calm.

Xie Kangquan's situation is probably similar, nothing can be seen on his face, but his clenched right hand shows that his mood is not calm.

The composite material rotor rotated rapidly, reaching and stabilizing at a certain speed, and the command center also received a report from Zhu Guangzu.

"everything is normal!"

Not a few minutes later, the command center issued a take-off order. In everyone's eyes, the speed of the composite rotor began to accelerate again, and the helicopter slowly left the ground and flew towards the sky.

Its speed seemed to be very fast, and only a black dot could be seen within a few breaths. Those people with binoculars followed the helicopter closely, as if they were afraid of losing it.

"Boss Lin, use the binoculars."

A technical supervisor next to him handed over a high-powered telescope, and Lin Feng was not polite. He took the telescope and looked at the helicopter. It was flying smoothly and its flight attitude was normal.

The helicopter has already flown out of the range above the airport, and is flying according to the pre-planned flight route. First, it is flying at a low altitude, with an altitude of only two to 300 meters.

This is the south of the city. Although the population density is not as high as that of the city center, it is much higher than that of the suburban countryside. The movement of this helicopter quickly attracted the attention of many ordinary people.

"Look, that's a helicopter!"

"It should be the transport helicopter of the Thunderfire Helicopter Company. I read related reports in the news two days ago."

"It doesn't fly high. It doesn't look like this helicopter is too small."

"I wish I had a telescope."

"It will definitely be on the news. Let's pay attention to the news in the past two days. It is estimated that we will see reports about this helicopter today and tomorrow."

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Tan Liang is a reporter from the provincial TV station. He was driving a news vehicle to the south of the city with his colleagues for news interviews. He noticed some people on the side of the road looking up at the sky in the distance, and he quickly looked over.

Immediately became restless!
A helicopter is flying at a low altitude, and the height is estimated to be only two to three hundred meters, and the distance is not too far, so it can be seen relatively clearly.

This must be Thunderfire Helicopters' new helicopter!
After making such a judgment in my heart, I immediately thought of the news reports from the imperial court two days ago, and my heart immediately became eager. I never thought that I would be so lucky to meet the first flight of this helicopter.

The news interview vehicle immediately stopped on the side of the road. Tan Liang and his colleagues got out of the vehicle in a hurry, and started filming with the camera facing the sky. This is very good news material. After going back to process it, it can be used for tonight's news report.

After the helicopter flew a few laps according to the pre-planned flight route at an altitude of 300 to [-] meters, everything was normal, and then began to climb, ready for high-altitude flight.

"Look, it's flying high into the sky."

"It's getting higher and higher, at least over a thousand meters."

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Today's weather is fine, cloudless, and the visibility is high. The helicopter is flying higher and higher, and the altitude displayed on the instrument also ranges from a few hundred meters to more than 1000 meters, and then to more than 2000 meters, and has been flying to an altitude of 500 meters.

The maximum flight altitude can reach more than 6000 meters, but today is not a ceiling flight verification, and there is no need to fly such a high altitude.

At an altitude of about 500 meters, the helicopter flew two full circles according to the flight route, and then prepared to return.

Lin Feng put down the binoculars in his hand, waved and said, "Come on, let's go to the apron."

A group of people left the command tower and arrived at the apron. At this time, the helicopter had already returned and flew towards the designated location of the airport. It seemed that it was about to land.

"It's back!"

"The first flight should have been successful!"

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The crowd boiled a little bit, and many people's hearts were pounding. There was only one thought in their minds, whether the first flight was successful, and there should be no problems.

A smooth return does not mean that the first flight is successful, but depends on the flight data, the display of various instruments and so on.

Under everyone's nervous and excited eyes, the transport helicopter landed in the designated area and stopped firmly on the ground. The helicopter's composite rotor was slowing down, gradually slowing down.

Lin Feng was the first to walk towards the helicopter, and other people followed after seeing this. A large group of people soon arrived in front of the helicopter.

The door of the cockpit was opened, and Zhu Guangzu was the first to get off the helicopter. He stood at attention with a snap, and saluted a standard military salute with a very loud voice, "Report to Mr. Lin, the flight is normal!"

As soon as the sound fell, there was warm applause at the scene.

The big brother in Lin Feng's hand soon received a report from the flight command center, "Boss Lin, the flight data is all normal, and our first flight has fully met the technical requirements."

After listening to the report, Lin Feng's mood was agitated. He looked at the helicopter and then at the crowd. Seeing that many people were looking at him, waiting for the result, Lin Feng took a deep breath and said loudly.

"Everyone, I now announce that the first flight of the 001 prototype has been successful!!!"

As soon as the sound fell, the scene was quiet for a while!
After two or three seconds, there was an incomparably warm applause, mixed with cheers.

001 prototype successfully flew for the first time!

This day will definitely be recorded in the development history of Leihuo Technology Industrial Group. Today is June 1993, 6, the day when the first flight was successful!
"Boss Lin, congratulations!"

As a user representative, Xie Kangquan came over and shook hands with Lin Feng tightly. From his slightly trembling right hand, he could feel that he was excited and very happy.

The first flight was successful, which is what the military is eagerly hoping for!

"Mr. Lin, the first flight was successful, thank you for your contribution to the aviation industry!"

This is an old professor with gray hair and wearing presbyopic glasses. He came here a few days ago to watch the official launch of the first prototype, and today he came here to watch the first flight.

"Mr. Lin, congratulations, congratulations, I am so excited, I never thought that we have a world-advanced military transport helicopter, fulfilling the helicopter dream of our generation."

"Boss Lin."

Many people took the initiative to congratulate Lin Feng, and the congratulations from the heart made Lin Feng feel a strong sense of pride. Starting today, we have a world-leading transport helicopter in a true sense.

That night, not the next day, the news of the successful first flight of the prototype aircraft was broadcast in the 1:[-] p.m. news of the court station. The broadcast time exceeded [-] minute, and the appearance of the aircraft appeared in front of the audience again.

The next day's "China Aviation News" even reported the first flight on the front page, with pictures and texts. In addition to a lot of text, there were also many color photos.

An aviation industry enterprise.

In the huge office, a large group of technicians huddled together and looked at today's "China Aviation News" with great interest, each one was very excited.

"Leihuo Technology Industry Group is amazing, the first flight was successful!"

"Speed, from the beginning of design and development to the first flight of the prototype, it took just over two years, which is a record."

"I really want to visit Leihuo Technology Industrial Group and take a look at this helicopter."

"From today onwards, I am completely obsessed with this helicopter."

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Such a situation is far from limited to this aviation industry enterprise, and the entire domestic aviation industry is discussing this matter. This is a big event, and it is also a great joy for the entire aviation industry.

in the office.

Lin Feng was answering the phone. Since the first flight was successful, all kinds of congratulatory calls came one after another. The real congratulations came from all directions.

"Mr. Lin, congratulations on your successful maiden flight. I hope you will continue to work hard, create greater glories, and make further contributions to our aviation industry."

Putting down the phone, Lin Feng still felt unreal. He never expected that such a high-level figure in the military would personally call him to congratulate him. He pinched himself quietly and felt the pain. Only then did Lin Feng know this. It's true, I wasn't dreaming.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

There was a knock on the door of the office, and it was Zhao Mingzhi, the director of the Leihuo Helicopter Institute, who pushed the door open. His face was flushed, and he looked happier than the New Year. This is a typical person who is refreshed on happy occasions.

The first flight of the 001 prototype was successful, and he was no less joyful than Lin Feng. In the past two days, he also received many congratulatory calls, including some colleagues and friends from the original unit.

"Boss, hello!"

Lin Feng said enthusiastically, "Lao Zhao is here, please sit down and drink something."

Zhao Mingzhi quickly said, "I'll do it myself, I still like to drink the coffee from you, boss."

He knew the way, made two cups of coffee, one for each, then sat down on the sofa and reported, "Boss, our 002 prototype has been put into final assembly, and the 003 prototype has entered the final assembly of components."

There will be a total of 4 prototypes in the future, he briefly reported the situation, and then said with confidence, "I don't think there is any problem in completing the official roll-off of all the fourth prototypes before September. "

It is now in late June, and it will take about two months to complete the manufacture of the fourth prototype. There should be no problem.

Lin Feng nodded and said, "According to the usual practice, the Paris Air Show is usually held around September or October, and this year's air show should be similar. We strive to produce 4 prototypes earlier and strive to participate in this year's air show." Let us showcase our LH1500 turboshaft engine and our transport helicopter at this edition of the Paris Air Show."

It is absolutely impossible to build a car behind closed doors. It is necessary to make an appearance on the international stage at an appropriate time, especially if Lin Feng wants to enter the international market, so it is necessary to participate in this air show.

"Old Zhao, in addition to preparing to participate in this Paris Air Show, I have to give you a task."

"Boss, no matter what the task is, we will firmly complete it!"

Lin Feng said, "After the design and development of our heavy-duty armed helicopter is completed, we will start to design and develop the foreign trade version of the transport helicopter."

The foreign trade version is prepared for entering the international market.

Zhao Mingzhi's mood lightened, and he had full confidence in this task.It’s just the foreign trade version. It’s a downgraded design based on the existing transport helicopter, reducing or lowering certain functions. The overall design is not difficult.

"Boss, after the design and development of this transport helicopter is completed, we will immediately start the design of the foreign trade version of this transport helicopter."

Within a few days, the 001 prototype aircraft underwent flight verification of multiple subjects in the airport of Thunderfire Helicopters, including the flight verification of the maximum ceiling.

It has performed well in so many subjects of flight verification, without any problems, that is, the maximum ceiling flight verification has passed perfectly at one time.

Today, the helicopter will conduct a maximum flight distance flight verification, take off from here, and fly to an airport in the Northwest Territories.

Of course, if you fly in a straight line, the distance is not enough, it will make a big circle, and finally land at the military airport in the northwest region. After arriving there, it is estimated that it will stay for at least two or three months.

At this northwest military airport, it will conduct a series of flight verifications, including flight verifications in desert climate weather, a series of flight verifications in plateau areas, and so on.

Early in the morning, the staff began to make a series of preparations. Two auxiliary fuel tanks were also installed on the helicopter. A long fuel hose was dragged over, and one end was connected to the refueling port of the helicopter, and the helicopter began to refuel.

For the flight verification of the maximum flight distance, of course, when the fuel tank is full, the fuel tank of the helicopter itself is full, and the auxiliary fuel tank is also full.

Zhu Guangzu and his partner were still performing the flight verification mission. After filling up the fuel, they sat in the cockpit and began a series of preparations before the flight.

In the flight control tower, all the commanders and technicians were in their positions. Lin Feng, Zhao Mingzhi and others were also here, watching the helicopter on the airport condescendingly through the glass.

It can be seen that some technicians are slightly nervous, because this is a real test for this helicopter.Those previous flight verifications can only be regarded as appetizers, and the main meal will start today.

The long-distance flight of thousands of kilometers is about to begin.

Zhu Guangzu's voice resounded in the flight command center, "Everything is ready for takeoff."

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