Plug-in Players In Marvel

From the biplane propeller planes of World War I, to the monoplanes of World War II, to the jet planes that appeared in large numbers after World War II, the replacement of these generations not only includes the renewal of the design structure of the fuselage and spare parts, but also the evolution and upgrading of materials.

Take the propeller as an example.

When using propeller propulsion, the requirements for engine performance are not so high. Even if there are one or two imperfect places in the design drawing, even if there is some power loss, it will not hinder the operation of the aircraft. Including the materials for making engines and blades, as long as they are strong enough, there are not many requirements in other aspects.

When it comes to jet flight, the requirements are completely different.

Not only does the structure need to be designed more accurately and not allow the slightest error, but the materials must also be upgraded accordingly. For example, the engine itself needs to use lighter materials as much as possible on the basis of ensuring that it is strong enough. And the materials used at the jet nozzle must also have the performance indicator of high temperature resistance.

It is not difficult to see that the seemingly inconspicuous materials science is the foundation for the development of all cutting-edge technologies. Only by making new breakthroughs in materials science can we develop more powerful new technologies.

This rule also applies to spacecraft.

"Hiss..." After asking Jarvis to do the math and seeing the numbers on the screen, Stark couldn't help but gasp.

"Sir, I think the cost of this plan is too high and not worth considering."

"Can't we reduce some of it?" Stark hesitated for a moment: "How much can the total cost be reduced by eliminating those fancy parts, such as surround speakers, massage bathtubs, etc."

"The funds are mainly spent on the research and development of new materials. The ones you mentioned account for a very small proportion of the total cost and can be ignored." After stating this, Jarvis repeated again: "In other words, even if you remove the ones you mentioned, the cost will not decrease, and it will probably be at the same level."

"In other words, we can only give up the idea of ​​developing a new formula ourselves?"

Without a direct answer, Jarvis listed some new data and gave a more intuitive response: "Using the existing formula and importing related materials from other planets, the cost can be reduced to about a quarter. If converted to no import, the cost of this small spacecraft is about 50 billion US dollars."

Using existing elements on Earth, the manufacturing performance meets the requirements, which is enough to manufacture various materials for spacecraft... Even with the assistance of Jarvis, the synthesis results can be simulated by building a data model, saving a lot of time and material consumption, and the cost can be counted in hundreds of billions.

This is just the most ideal result.

If you are unlucky and happen to skip the formula with the right proportion, and always try at the proportion that cannot produce results, the cost may increase further.

In the worst case, the final research cost may even exceed one trillion.

Even if a lot of alien technology is obtained, the scale is further expanded, and the efficiency of making money is far better than the previous Stark Industry, it is still impossible to bear such a huge consumption in a short period of time.

After thinking for a while, Stark could only sigh with regret: "Well, it seems that this time I can only rely on "import". Jarvis, help me calculate how much it costs to import materials from Asgard. I mean, borrow Locke's name and calculate the discounted purchase price."

"If you import the finished product directly, the price is very cost-effective, and it will not exceed one million credit points at most." After a pause, Jarvis continued: "According to the purchasing power of currency, it only takes about 300 to 500 million US dollars to offset this cost."

"Is it so cheap?" It was much lower than expected, and Stark was surprised again.

"The previous number was calculated based on the premise that 'you develop the spacecraft engine yourself'. Just like the material formula just now, the funds are mainly consumed in the research and development process." Jarvis immediately gave an explanation: "If you order the engine directly from Asgard, as well as other accessories that cannot be manufactured by yourself for the time being, the cost will not be too high if you simply order 'build a spacecraft' for the purpose of 'putting together a spacecraft'."

"Uh..."

"After all, Miss Lilima only needs a small spacecraft. And according to the information brought back by Mr. Locke, this type of spacecraft is only entry-level. Whether it is on Xandar or other planets that have entered the interstellar era, the price is not much more expensive."

After calculating and calculating, it can be summed up in one sentence-if Stark wants to develop something on his own, the manufacturing cost will roll up, and the more he insists on 'using earth technology', the greater the final consumption will be.

Faced with such an analysis result, Stark had to fall into deep thought.

This thinking took more than half an hour.

It was not until Jarvis reminded him again that 'there are guests coming' that Stark woke up from his entanglement and retracted his wandering thoughts.

"Rod? Why is he here?"

"I don't know yet. However, I analyzed Colonel Rod's facial expression and he seemed to have something important." After answering this, Jarvis said, "He has already arrived in the living room. Do you need to notify him to come down?"

"No, I'll go up." Waving his hand, Stark turned off the translucent screen floating above the table and turned to walk towards the elevator.

After several expansions, the laboratory located under the mansion has expanded several times.

Not only has the area increased, but the number of layers going underground has also doubled. At this moment, Stark's floor was on the seventh underground floor, nearly a hundred meters away from the uppermost ground.

Of course, the reason why he didn't let Rhodes come down to the laboratory was not because of how far it was.

The key is still Rhodes' identity.

Although they are close friends, in the final analysis, Rhodes is still a colonel serving in the army. If he accidentally sees something when he comes here, and is questioned by his superiors in a commanding tone when he returns...

Not wanting to embarrass Rhodes, and not wanting to ruin the friendship with him, Stark simply cut off the source, not bothering to let Rhodes come over, lest he accidentally see something he shouldn't.

Taking the elevator, Stark quickly returned to the ground and appeared in front of his friends.

"Hi, man, long time no see." Seeing Stark, Rhodes stepped forward and gave him a big hug: "How are you doing lately? Where is the little guy? Let me see."

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