Chapter 109: Strengthening, Simtion, and Modification


    Trantor: End less Fantasy Trantion Editor: EndlessFantasy Trantion


    Tang Rui walked around the J-18 prototype, asking numerous questions.


    He inquired about the lifting body with a canard wing and the small aspect ratio, medium sweep angle main wing,ponents crucial for achieving maximum lift coefficient at low speed, optimal lift-drag ratio at subsonic and transonic speeds, and minimal drag coefficient at supersonic speeds. The team had devised promising concepts, but challenges persisted. Tang Rui wasn’t convinced that Shen Huoyi had already resolved these issues. Nheless, these concerns were not his responsibility; his primary task was to assist with the vertical take-off andnding system.


    “What was the calcted lift coefficient for vertical take-off andnding in your simtions?” Tang Rui asked.


    Director Liu responded, “The simtion yielded a result of 65%.” “Simtion?” Tang Rui’s interest was piqued. “What about real-world testing?” “Only 37%,” Director Liu replied with a rueful smile.


    A 30% discrepancy between calctions and actual tests was substantial. Achieving vertical take-off andnding required a lift coefficient of over 51%. Beyond the engine modification issue, the VTOL system itself was wed.


    Tang Rui pondered, “So, you sacrificed the lift coefficient of the vertical take-off andnding system to maintain the fighter jet’s stealth performance?” Director Liu affirmed, “Yes, stealth performance must meet standards. Without it, the Air Force won’t ept the J-18.”


    Tang Rui understood Director Liu’s dilemma. He had been forced into this situation, prompting Shen Huoyi’s swift actions.


    “Alright, I understand. Did you bring the information?” Tang Rui asked.


    “Yes, I have it with me.”


    “Pass me the information. I’ll review it.”


    Director Liu was visibly relieved that Tang Rui was still willing to help under these circumstances. He would be willing to provide any support needed, including a one-stop service.


    “President Tang, we’ve already sent the forward swept wing verification aircraft. Would you like to inspect it?” Director Liu inquired.


    Tang Rui declined, saying, “There’s no rush. Let’s set it aside for now.”


    Upon leaving the hangar, he instructed his driver, “Brother Yang, let’s head straight home, not to thepany.”


    “Understood.”


    Back at home, Tang Rui imported the J-18 information into his learning machine and donned the learning console to study it thoroughly.


    By the time he woke up from his study session the next afternoon, it was already past three o’clock. Tang Rui asked for dinner, and after eating, he made his way to thepany to construct a model of the J-18.


    As he began working on the model, he couldn’t help but reminisce about his past,paring the conditions then to his current situation. In his old days, he had limited resources, but now he had ess to state-of-the-art equipment and a wide array of essories.


    With Xiaoyi’s assistance, Tang Ruipleted the J-18 model in just over an hour. He applied enhancements to variousponents, allocating only four origin points to strengthen the entire model. However, he noticed the aircraft’s potential and decided to devote additional points.


    Tang Rui reviewed his choices:


    – Flight Control Enhancement: 1


    – Body Strengthening: 1


    – Energy Enhancement: 1


    – Engine Enhancement: 1


    Now he decided to allocate more points:


    – Flight Control System Enhancement: 5


    – Body Structure Enhancement: 5


    – VTOL System Enhancement: 5


    With the enhancementsplete, Tang Rui examined the model, which had grown to over two meters in length. He felt no excitement; instead, he was focused on his objective.


    Tang Rui directed Celia, “Transfer the model to Dongfang Yufeng for supeputer simtion.”


    “Understood.”


    He hadn’t anticipated returning to this point. Celia gained ess openly, not secretly, and set up a super administrator ount. The Al then directed Director Liu to coordinate.


    “Director Liu, I’ve redesigned the vertical take-off andnding system. Do you have ess to a supeputer? I’d like to perform simtions.”


    “Certainly, we can arrange that. Please wait a moment,” Director Liu replied.


    In less than ten minutes, Director Liu informed Tang Rui that everything had been set up. It wasn’t Shen Huoyi’s supeputer; instead, they utilizedputing power from Dongfang Yufeng, which took Tang Rui back to where he had started.


    “Celia, transfer the model to Dongfang Yufeng andmence the simtion,” Tang Rui directed.


    “Understood.”


    Tang Rui knew he hade full circle in his efforts.


    “Celia, how long will the simtion take?”


    “Estimated time: 2 hours.”


    Satisfied with the answer, Tang Rui left theboratory. He was in no hurry; the results would be ready when they were ready.


    After dinner, the simtion results were avable. The simted lift coefficient was 91%, meeting the requirements entirely. This improved system didn’tpromise stealth but did ce additional stress on the aircraft’s structure, a minor trade-offpared to the achievement of vertical take-off andnding capabilities.


    Tang Rui informed Li Shuyao, “Stop there. It’s time for a workout.”


    She closed theptop and dragged Tang Rui to the gym. Afterward, Tang Rui transferred the simtion data to his learning machine and settled into bed to rest.


    The following day, Tang Rui headed to Ma’an Airport.


    “Director Liu, have your team members arrived?”


    “Some have, and others will arrive today and tomorrow.”


    “Good. Assemble those who are already here; I have a mission for them.”


    “Understood. I’ll gather them.”


    “By the way, do you already have a n for improvement?” Director Liu inquired.


    “I have countless ideas.” Tang Rui smiled..