Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2314 - 2134: In the Spotlight
Previously on Rebirth: Super Banking System...
The following day.
Dawn.
Amidst immense anticipation, viewers who had enabled notifications eagerly tapped the alert window. Right away, an aerial shot from a drone filled the screen.
Behold.
Upon the expansive landing pad, six colossal machines in varied hues stood ready. They resembled oversized drones at first sight, yet the nearby tow truck offered a sense of their immense scale.
"Wow!"
"Huge!"
"Way larger than I pictured!"
"Incredible design!"
"That white one catches my eye—it reminds me of the drone I got a couple days back, which crashed after barely an hour of fun."
"Haha!"
"..."
Within the streaming room.
Spectators gasped in awe. The drone's feed revealed ground personnel appearing tiny beside the mighty chopper. Abruptly, the view shifted.
At the same instant.
A woman's voice announced:
"Greetings, everyone, and welcome to our live stream."
"Prior to the demonstration."
"Allow me to present the 'Tianpeng' versatile helicopter. It features a hybrid drive system, incorporating four rotors paired with four turbines."
"The support arms can swivel and adapt based on the flying position."
"..."
While she explained.
A computer-generated animation unfolded.
On display.
Those four rotors could pivot a full 180 degrees, exceeding mere horizontal movement, and the four turbojet engines boasted an astonishing 360-degree range.
All of a sudden.
Numerous watchers exclaimed, "Damn!"
The rotors' 180-degree turn was impressive enough, but a 360-degree thrust mechanism? No existing plane could match that feat.
Except for this marvel before them.
Next.
In the visuals.
The four cantilevers, arranged in an X configuration, fluttered briefly like wings, showcasing their dynamic adjustments across various velocities.
"Holy cow!"
What followed.
Proved even more breathtaking.
The forward cockpit swiveled rearward to the tail section, then reversed thrust for a sharp slowdown and pivot.
Without any banking turn.
This maneuver.
Left countless viewers stunned.
"So bold—can it really handle that?"
"Amazing."
"What a genius concept!" "..."
It evoked images of robots, with heads twisting 180 degrees and limbs spinning completely.
The resemblance was uncanny.
Folks rushed to share on social media, particularly aviation buffs and gear fans, whose chats buzzed wildly as they summoned buddies to tune in.
...
At the venue.
Command center.
A line of observers gathered before the vast panoramic windows. The spacious layout prevented any squeeze, and several clutched binoculars.
"Report: All six units have received takeoff approval and are set for the trial."
"Mm."
The lead figure gave a nod.
"Commence."
"Affirmative."
Upon that order.
The rotors whirred to life on the machines, and the support team swiftly cleared the area. In under thirty seconds, all six soared aloft.
Rising to a hundred meters.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Rotors tilted, surging the crafts ahead.
...
Back in the stream.
As the six machines ascended into the clear skies in a formation mimicking human flight, excitement rippled through the crowd. The grand display thrilled onlookers, many fixated on the top-right display.
Showing the live velocity.
Fifty.
...
One hundred.
...
One hundred fifty.
...
Two hundred.
Just as assumptions peaked that it'd hold steady.
"Whoosh!"
The figures kept climbing.
Two hundred thirty.
...
Two hundred fifty.
...
Two hundred eighty.
...
Three hundred.
"A beast like that hitting three hundred? That thrust is monstrous, and with those blades, the endurance must be top-notch or it'd falter."
"Stunning!"
"..."
To achieve high speeds.
Beyond spin rates, blade integrity matters—like a flexible blade slicing through air would waver. Faster spins demand tougher materials.
Even top Western tech pushes boundaries here.
"Bet that's the max now!"
"Possibly."
"..."
Yet.
Right then, the on-screen digits surged once more.
Three hundred one.
...
Three hundred two.
...
Ultimately.
It peaked at three hundred six.
Instantly.
The chat erupted in frenzy.
"Whoa, three hundred six? Eyes not deceiving me?"
"Nope."
"Insane power output."
"..."
Defense hobbyists scratched their heads. They fancied themselves experts on global armaments, but this chopper was a true rarity.
Mainly due to its hefty build.
Soon after.
The crafts maintained that pace in steady flight, with the feed alternating views from each of the six, keeping things engaging.
One thousand meters.
...
Two thousand meters.
...
Four thousand meters.
...
Each level circled for a cumulative one hour and twenty minutes, leaving most watchers somewhat weary by the end.
Still.
Devotees found it endlessly captivating.
Slowly.
Rumors circulated that only the rotors had engaged so far, leaving the turbines idle, sparking intense curiosity.
Unsure.
Whether those four served as reserves or boosters.
In the first case.
They'd never activate together. The second implied additive force, though the broadcast skipped details, fueling debates. The clock hit eleven twenty.
The squadron neared the base directly above.
"What's coming up?"
"No clue."
"No schedule or outline shared."
"True."
"But doesn't that amp the thrill? The thrill of surprise."
"..."
"Check it out now."
Without warning.
The screen showed the four upright turbines beginning to spin. Expecting a mere mode swap, a thunderous "boom~" echoed instead.
'Whoosh!'
Acceleration hit once more.
Three hundred seven.
...
Three hundred eight.
...
Four hundred two.
...
Viewers before their screens gaped, inwardly yelling: Holy hell, it's combining outputs—eight engines total, defying all logic!
Later.
Velocity climbed further.
At last.
It settled at four hundred sixty kilometers per hour, resuming cruise, as the cantilevers reformed into the swift configuration from the promo clip.
--- Highway configuration.
Earlier.
At three hundred six, it retained the balanced mid-range setup.
"Rotor-only cruising at three hundred sixty kilometers, maximum thrust cruising at four hundred sixty kilometers," came the delayed voiceover.
It left audiences fuming at the tease.
"Why hold back the info?"
"Frustrating."
"Totally... mind-blowing!"
"..."
Gripes aside, gazes remained locked, mesmerized by the swept-wing chopper darting like a swift bird.
...
By twelve forty.
The standard propulsion cruise evaluation, spanning two hours and forty minutes, wrapped up. Throughout, the stream's concurrent viewers held above five million.
Plenty lingered idly.
Indeed.
A few harbored dark hopes: eager for any mishap.
Such notions.
Drew no retorts, as fans delved into the chopper's untapped capabilities or military adaptations.
Regrettably.
Deep changes would alter its essence entirely, yet that failed to dim their admiration for this engineering wonder.