Eagle Sauce: The 055 destroyer was launched into the sea just after the founding of the country?

at the same time.

Eagle sauce.

Andrews Air Force Base was bathed in early winter sunshine, and the cold wind blew the American flag, making a snapping sound.

In the middle of the base runway, a silver-gray fighter jet stood quietly, its streamlined fuselage gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

The eye-catching "F-15" is painted on the nose of the aircraft, and the double vertical tail structure and sharp wing contours show an aggressive beauty.

General Howell, wearing a black windbreaker, walked to the viewing stand accompanied by a group of military officers.

His short silver-gray hair stood still in the winter wind, his chin was tense, and his eyes were sharp as he looked at the fighter planes in the distance.

This is what they spent so much taxpayer money developing?

Hopefully, its performance lives up to that price tag.

"Mr. President! Welcome to our inspection!"

Thompson, the CEO of the broadcasting company, walked over quickly with an overly enthusiastic smile on his face.

He was wearing a custom-made suit and holding a stack of folders in his hands, exuding the shrewdness of a businessman.

Howell briefly shook Thompson's hand and, without a word, gestured for him to continue.

The officers around him stood at attention, the cold wind making the badges on their caps sparkle.

"Mr. President, generals,"

Thompson cleared his throat and began his introduction in a booming voice.

"The fighter jet in front of you, codenamed the F-15 Eagle, is a new generation of air superiority fighter developed by us based on the Dragon Nation's latest JF-17 fighter jet, incorporating our Eagle Sauce's most advanced technology."

He pointed his finger at the fuselage and spoke faster.

“It will completely change the landscape of air combat!”

Howell's eyes flickered between the fighter plane and Thompson, his expression remaining grim.

Another sky-high-priced military project, and it is said that it is based on the technology of Longguo?

If word gets out, those people in Congress will be in an uproar again.

"The F-15 is equipped with our latest Pratt & Whitney F100 twin-ducted turbofan engine, which has a maximum thrust of 23,000 pounds,"

Thompson introduced confidently, his fingers drawing smooth lines in the air.

"Compared to our current F-86 Sabre and F-100 Super Sabre, the thrust is increased by nearly 60%!"

An Air Force general interjected quietly.

"What engine does the Dragon use?"

Thompson smiled slightly, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"According to our intelligence, the Dragon uses a copy of the Russian engine, with a thrust of barely 16,000 pounds, and its reliability is questionable."

“They can’t even produce high-temperature alloy turbine blades independently and have to use alternative materials that have a short lifespan and low efficiency.”

Howell frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

That's not what the intelligence report says.

"The F-15 has a maximum flight speed of Mach 2.5, a practical ceiling of 20,000 meters, and a combat radius of more than 1,000 kilometers."

Thompson continued to talk, his voice full of pride.

"And its avionics system is completely ahead of Dragon Country's JF-17."

“Our radar detection range is twice as long as theirs, and our electronic countermeasures system is at least ten years ahead!”

Howell approached the fighter plane, reached out and touched the smooth fuselage, feeling the cold metal surface.

The wind whimpered around the edges of the wings, as if this steel beast was eager to show its strength.

"Most importantly," Thompson lowered his voice, as if sharing a secret, "the F-15's maneuverability completely outclasses the Dragon."

"Our tests show that in air combat, the F-15's turn rate and climb rate are 30% and 40% higher than those of the JF-17."

"Simply put, Mr. President, in a real air-to-air combat, a JF-17 wouldn't even be able to see the F-15's taillights and would be shot down."

Howell did not respond immediately, but continued to look around the fighter, his eyes fixed on the cockpit.

I'm used to Thompson's exaggerations, but the rate of technological advancement in the Dragon Kingdom is indeed worrying.

It took them less than ten years to go from being penniless to independently developing fighter jets.

"Very good, Mr. Thompson," Howell finally said, his voice low and calm, "but I'm more concerned about the time and cost of mass production."

"The Congressional Budget Committee has expressed concerns about military spending."

Thompson's smile faltered slightly, but he quickly regained his confidence.

"Mr. T.P., these investments are necessary for national security."

“China’s military expansion threatens our interests in the Asia-Pacific region. The F-15 will be key to maintaining our air superiority.”

A sharp light flashed in Howell's deep eyes.

"Then let me see it in action with my own eyes."

He looked towards the runway and signaled to begin the test flight demonstration.

As Howell's voice fell.

The F-15 fighter jet rushed into the blue sky like a silver lightning, and the roar of its engine shook the chest of everyone on the ground.

It climbed with incredible speed, becoming a tiny speck high in the sky within seconds.

Suddenly, the fighter plane made a nearly vertical dive, followed by a breathtaking rapid pull-up, completing a perfect vertical circle.

The corners of General Howell's mouth rose slightly, and there was a flash of cold satisfaction in his eyes.

Finally, there's something that can suppress those damn Dragon Country guys.

His fingers tapped lightly on the railing of the viewing platform, and his confidence grew with every difficult maneuver of the F-15.

"Look at that climb rate,"

The Air Force Chief of Staff whispered an explanation in his ear.

"It's nearly 40 percent faster than our best F-100, not to mention those Dragon Country knockoffs."

The F-15 drew a graceful arc in the air and then changed direction in an instant, demonstrating incredible maneuverability.

Its twin vertical tail design excels in high-speed cornering and maintains perfect stability even in extreme conditions.

The test pilots flew the expensive fighter through a series of tactical maneuvers, simulating the offensive and defensive transitions in air combat, and each action demonstrated the F-15's overwhelming advantage.

"How much faster is the interception time than the Dragon Kingdom's JF-17?"

Howell suddenly asked, his eyes still fixed on the fighter planes in the sky.

"Our calculations show that in a standard intercept scenario, the F-15 can reach the target area approximately 90 seconds earlier than the JF-17,"

A general replied.

"In actual combat, this means we can complete deployment before enemy aircraft arrive on the battlefield."

"Mr. President, this is like taking two steps ahead on the chessboard."

Howell nodded with satisfaction and watched the F-15 complete its final series of complex maneuvers and land smoothly on the runway.

The roar of the engine gradually weakened, but the sense of power lingered in his heart for a long time.