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Chapter 703: The United States’ Ground Effect Aircraft (Part 2) Ground Effect Aircraft Carrier? Pacific Star

For the next month, the North American Computer Center was occupied by the other party.

The research was not just done once, there were a lot of other tests.

Of course, the managers of the North American Computer Center were also beaming.

By renting out the entire computer center for a month, the company has already made millions of dollars in revenue.

"Ground effect aircraft?"

Catherine, who was concentrating on writing the script, felt a little regretful when she saw Badua coming to visit her again.

"The federal government is now trying to develop new ground-effect aircraft. They agree that if it is you, you should be able to better help us solve the problem."

"this……"

What is going on?

Catherine didn't quite understand, but the fact seemed to be clear - these people came to find her for the ground-effect aircraft.

In the military field, in addition to being used to attack enemy ships and conduct landing operations, ground-effect aircraft can also be used to carry out tasks such as transporting weapons and equipment, rapid mine-laying, and mine clearance, and can also provide emergency medical assistance to naval forces.

In the civil field, ground-effect aircraft can not only be used for passenger and cargo transportation, but also can be used for resource exploration, search and rescue, tourism, ocean-going fishing vessels and drilling platform crew replacement transportation, communication support and postal delivery, etc., and are well suited for cross-ocean transportation.

economic and security benefits.

Some people predict that the emergence of ground-effect aircraft will cause a revolution in maritime transportation in the 21st century.

Perhaps it was because there was no such scene in history that Catherine was so shocked.

Although I have told these Americans what happened, it seems that what they want to know is not just this.

However, in Catherine's memory, the only country that seemed to have adopted ground-effect aircraft was the former Soviet Union - or later Russia.

In the 21st century, Russia, which has retained most of its Soviet assets, such as the Russian "Olan" ground effect aircraft, has a cruising speed of 450 to 550 kilometers per hour and can take off in sea conditions of 3.2 to 1.5 meters high.

and landing, transporting 400 to 850 soldiers and several tanks.

"What kind of help do you need?"

Catherine asked.

"Mainly the design of ground-effect aircraft."

Never talk to Catherine about design

Although there are many designs in normal times, Catherine knows nothing about this aspect. All she knows is the superficial knowledge in her mind.

"Yes. I think you should have the right to know this - we are developing a ground-effect aircraft carrier with a huge cargo capacity."

"Ground effect...aircraft carrier...?"

Catherine had never thought that these two words could be connected together.

Because the photos taken by the spy satellite inadvertently were shown to Catherine, and Catherine said the term "Earth Effect Vehicle", everything changed.

Without Catherine, Americans would only notice a strange flying object on the territory of the Soviet Union. It flew over the Caspian Sea at an incredible speed and at a low altitude that could not be detected by any radar. However,

But no one could explain this existence. In the end, Americans could only name it the "Caspian Sea Monster" and then pondered hard about it but could not figure it out.

But because of historical changes, Americans have also begun to develop their own ground-effect aircraft.

Ground effect aircraft, this is a very magical existence.

Structurally speaking, it is an airplane, but it is close to the ground.

It uses the ground effect to form an air drum under the fuselage, which moves with the aircraft. Through the corresponding bearing surface of the triangle, this effect is further enhanced. Due to the no action on the "air drum", the take-off weight is the same

Under the conditions, the efficiency of movement is a full 40% higher than that of conventional aircraft. The huge jet engine at the front slants the inhaled air under the supporting surface, thus enhancing the effect of this aircraft. The real flight relies on other aircraft installed at the tail.

realized by the engine.

The "ground effect aircraft" can not only fly on the water, land and take off again anywhere, but also cross the icy tundra. It is not disturbed by waves, tides or even minefields. From low altitude close to the water to over 2,000 meters

The high altitudes are the range of activities of ground-effect aircraft.

Badua continued: "General ground-effect aircraft are a promising device that can replace existing transport aircraft. Similarly, some of us think that this concept can be applied to aircraft carriers, so we have this concept."

If it were normal times, I am afraid that interest groups would have jumped out by this time.

But because the Soviets are also studying this, the Americans have already come to the realization that they must now develop their own aircraft. Otherwise, the Soviets will greatly surpass themselves in this aspect.

The ground-effect aircraft being analyzed - a ground-effect aircraft carrier - was named "Pacific Star" because it was what the Americans did to overtake the Soviets.

From the concept given by Catherine, because it flies on water, its speed is 10 times or more than that of ordinary ships, and more than 3 times that of hovercraft.

And because it flies at a low altitude of 1 to 6 meters above the water, it can land on the water at any time in the event of an emergency. In military terms, it can use the blind spot of the opponent's detection radar, making it difficult for the opponent to detect, and avoid the opponent's ship-based and anti-aircraft firepower.

attack.

Strategically, this is very important.

Although the Americans have radar, it is also because of this reason that they cannot capture any information about the "Caspian Sea Monster". Only unclear photos from spy satellites can explain the problem.

Unlike the Soviets, the Americans classified ground-effect aircraft in detail.

According to American design, ground effect aircraft are divided into four categories.

The first is a small aircraft for offshore navigation. This type of aircraft can withstand a làng of about 1 meter. The medium-sized aircraft is a model with certain long-distance navigation capabilities and is required to be able to fly smoothly across the Mediterranean. This type of aircraft can withstand a làng of about 3 meters.

; and then came the mainframes. According to the design of the Americans, this kind of mainframe can easily fly across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and there is no need to worry about aircraft as high as 5 meters.

As for the last one, it is the machine that is being simulated now. This kind of machine is huge in size, has a large carrying capacity, can adapt to most terrains, and can also fly at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. It can be said to be ideal.

aircraft.

Or according to the Americans themselves - ground-effect aircraft carrier.

"Do you think it's okay for me to design a ground-effect aircraft?"

Catherine looked at each other strangely.

"Why not?"

Badua's answer made Catherine wonder how to communicate with the other party.

"——I can only say that it's just my creativity. I just know such things. It's okay for me to speculate and guess based on the facts, and to deduce the future... But as for my design...

…I can only say I’m sorry.”

"Well……"

Catherine's words also made it difficult for Badua to say anything else.

"But I think your design will be fine without me, right?"

The North American Computer Center is always in operation.

Ground effect aircraft are not only suitable for use on the sea surface, but are also useful on land. Even small ground effect aircraft designed can easily fly over deserts, swamps, and snow, and can fly to a height of tens of meters or even thousands of meters if necessary.

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The Americans were much smarter than the Soviets in this regard. At this time, they even considered the situation of ground-effect aircraft flying in the Sahara Desert.

Compared with ordinary aircraft, ground-effect aircraft have a surprisingly large load capacity, thus filling the gap between sea and air transports.

Ground effect aircraft can quickly transport 100 to 1,000 soldiers and several tanks at a time, making it beyond the reach of a landing craft.

The giant ground-effect aircraft currently being researched and developed - that is, the ground-effect aircraft carrier - is as big as a destroyer, can carry 900 tons of cargo, and can carry 900 soldiers, 24 helicopters, and dozens of cars at a time.

and artillery. The fully loaded cruising radius is about 8,000 kilometers, and the maximum cruising speed is 470 kilometers per hour.

Due to the special performance of ground-effect aircraft, it has the characteristics of being able to enter and exit freely without ports or docks, and quickly load materials. Moreover, due to its wide deck, large load capacity, and high transportation efficiency, it can complete

In addition to amphibious missions, it can also be recharged

It uses its advantages to transport various combat materials and personnel forward and back for rapid support. It carries a special reconnaissance unit and uses darkness and bad weather to secretly penetrate into the vicinity of the enemy's obstacle area to conduct reconnaissance of the enemy's shore defense deployment.

, destroy, guide targets for air strikes.

In addition to this reason, there is another reason why Americans are interested in such ground-effect aircraft - that is the price.

According to American calculations, the cost of building a ground-effect aircraft is only half that of an aircraft of the same class, which is much more cost-effective than purchasing an aircraft or a warship.

In addition, ground effect aircraft can use flaps to freely reverse, hover, and take off and land vertically. In the military, using ground effect aircraft for landing, landing and anti-submarine warfare will be a very effective means.

When people convince themselves, they can always find inexplicable reasons.

This is the current situation.

Americans think that the current ground effect aircraft are very good, so they think of many reasons.

Some of these reasons are the excuses they use to convince themselves...

Catherine didn't know that because of her casual words, the future form of transoceanic freight would undergo tremendous changes, and at this time, the pace of the entire world would quietly move away from the original destination...

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The third update is completed~