Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2308 - 2128: Unable to Calm Down for a Long Time
Previously on Rebirth: Super Banking System...
"How much?"
"Let me check?"
"..."
The group gathered close.
Soon after.
The figures on the display began climbing.
Three hundred six.
...
Three hundred seven.
...
Three hundred eight.
...
Four hundred.
"Whoa!"
They stood in awe. A chopper hitting four hundred was nearly unthinkable, yet it kept pushing ahead, surpassing four hundred three within under five minutes.
Four hundred four.
...
Four hundred five.
...
Four hundred six.
The velocity then held steady, without further increase.
"That's amazing!"
"Incredibly quick."
"It truly surpassed four hundred six."
".."
Despite their rigorous training, this figure left them stunned. Four hundred sixty kilometers per hour—barely any helicopter model outpaces it.
What's more.
That one model hasn't entered active duty yet.
"Didn't they say it's huge? How does it achieve such velocity? This defies logic. Is this the cruising speed, or has it reached the top limit?"
Maximum.
Typically, it's a touch above cruising.
Thus.
If this is just cruising, then its peak could exceed five hundred kilometers per hour. That kind of pace is truly daunting.
"Unclear."
"Perhaps..."
"Do what?"
"Inquire with them." Since access was limited to this airspace, full specs for the craft weren't available. Documentation would follow only after trials.
"Could work."
"A snapshot would be ideal."
"Mm-hmm!"
"..."
Its design sparked intense curiosity among them.
Yet.
This idea didn't proceed; they chose another method instead.
Five minutes passed.
Satellite footage reached them. Securing it took effort, but since it often lay unused, approval came through.
"Wow!"
"It's massive!"
"A monster."
"Majestic."
"Now I get why it flies so swiftly. Four rotors, four turbojets, totaling eight thrust sources—small wonder it reaches these speeds."
"Fantastic!"
"Such a daring layout."
"Absolutely!"
"..."
From the outline, its extravagance became clear. Eight propulsion systems, parameters aside, appeared robust.
"I really want to inspect it nearby."
"Mm-hmm!"
"Keep dreaming."
"As a secure facility, aircraft can't approach freely, but we could head out for a viewing during their open trials in a few days."
"Too bad we can't join."
"..."
Everyone understood this occasion was beyond their reach.
Still.
The local supervisor devised a plan; inviting folks to observe seemed minor. With winter's slow pace, it offered a chance to gain insights.
Yes.
Feasible.
...
Base.
Control tower.
"Director, air traffic control requests to observe in a few days." Upon hearing, the supervisor promptly informed. It was no major issue.
He could approve solo.
But.
With Tang Qing present, his input was needed.
"Oh?"
"Fine."
Tang Qing grinned and consented. Actually, military personnel would arrive soon too. Though the chopper's blueprint was audacious, it drew their interest.
Besides.
The Public Security Ministry planned to dispatch envoys as well.
After all.
One application involves firefighting. Whether Tang Qing sold any didn't concern them much, but extending invites made sense; securing purchases would help, though not essential.
Regardless.
This isn't our income source.
Afterward.
Tang Qing kept monitoring the display.
Right now.
In maximum thrust mode, the craft's form shifted. Below one hundred kilometers per hour, the four arms stayed in X formation.
Three hundred kilometers.
The body turned 'streamlined.'
Four hundred kilometers.
Oops!
Not quite like 'wood,' the straight 'wood' edge slowly morphed into '^', albeit with a gentler curve. Primary goal: minimize resistance.
In the air.
Slow paces are fine, but higher velocities demand attention to wind drag. At four hundred kilometers per hour, form generates substantial opposition.
Hence.
This adjustment was incorporated.
...
An hour afterward.
Dual-thrust evaluation wrapped up.
Flawless.
No glitches arose during the phase. What followed? Continued flight along the route, now including breakdown simulations.
Such as.
The initial test:
"Left front rotor power loss."
Soon.
On the monitor, the machine dipped a bit, balance wavering, yet it swiftly recovered, albeit rotating less vigorously.
Due to.
Linking the shafts internally redistributed power from the right front; powering two rotors with one engine inevitably slowed things.
Following.
The next trial:
Disconnected right-front shaft.
Shifted to left rear.
Failed once more.
Switched to right rear.
In essence.
Per the blueprint, any single engine could power all four rotors, so even three failures wouldn't doom it—just drastically reduce speed.
It would prevent a plummet, though prompt descent was advised.
Moreover.
Beyond rotors, turbojets could assist crucially here. With eight units total, their interchanges and backups presented tough hurdles.
Nevertheless.
No matter the complexity.
Human ingenuity overcomes it. This machine, in principle, stays airborne if at least two distinct units on one arm produce thrust.
It won't tumble like a severed kite string, and such extremes are rare, save for weapon impacts.
If so.
That's pure unavoidable force.
...
An hour later.
Base.
All six machines navigated intricate power shifts amid multiple outage cases. Upon return, merely two rotors turned.
Plus.
Just one engine operated; the remaining seven simulated breakdowns. Though metrics indicated heavy strain on that lone engine.
Still.
It endured, below overload thresholds.
Finally.
It touched down securely on the pad.
"Clap, clap, clap!"
Control tower.
Cheers erupted, the team thrilled. This marked a thorough endurance trial; the outcome was nothing short of—impeccable. Navigating such harsh conditions proved possible.
Eight propulsion systems.
Seven out.
Yet safe touchdown achieved. This sets a milestone in aviation history, forging a legacy within the year.
Next.
Tang Qing's words echoed:
"Excellent."
"The trial proceeded without hitch. Lunchtime now—everyone eat first. Maintenance crew, inspect thoroughly; hands-on runs start post-meal."
Then.
The control room staff departed in high spirits.
Support crew approached.
Inspected.
Refueled.
Then fetched the add-ons from production for afternoon practice. Shortly, Tang Qing got the update: every one of the six crafts checked out fine.
About this.
Tang Qing felt no shock.
No kidding.
The gear boasts top-tier build and tech from aerospace experts, tested endlessly, rendering it exceptionally durable.
In routine use, failures are scarce.
...
Unknown to Tang Qing.
At a remote air base and in Beijing, numerous viewers tracking the exercise through satellites found their minds racing long after.