Chapter 143: Air Force Ambition

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After the test pilot got off the plane, he was greeted by Qin Tian cordially. For such a warrior, Qin Tian was undoubtedly very appreciative. It is because of these people that the German aviation industry has developed rapidly.

Although, Qin Tian really wanted to experience the same fun of flying in person. However, in the end, he still did not say it. Because he knows that once he says something, he will inevitably be strongly opposed by others. The current planes are too dangerous. Qin Tian is the crown prince of the empire, how can he joke with his life casually?

After the test flight, Qin Tian and the others went to the conference room. Although he is very satisfied with the progress of the R&D center, the fighter in front of him, codenamed F1, is still far from his expectations.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your success. It is undoubtedly not easy to develop an excellent aircraft according to my requirements in such a short period of time. I know you've had a hard time these days, and on behalf of the Empire, I thank you for your efforts. It is precisely because of this that the empire is able to be at the forefront of the world in the field of aviation! ā€

Listening to Qin Tian's words, many German engineers and experts had red eyes. Isn't the reason why they are working so hard so that Germany can become stronger?

Even non-German engineers and specialists were impressed. Of course, because of the success of the project, they also received a lot of bonuses.

"Your Highness, this is what we should do." Gustav? Lilinthal said.

"However, I want to tell you that you have had initial success. However, there is still a big gap from the real combat standard. Therefore, I hope that you can continue to work hard to develop a fighter with better performance as soon as possible. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Highness." Gustav? Lilinthal and the others replied.

"Now the planes of various countries are almost all biplanes. Although, the biplane has a great advantage in terms of flight stability and circling performance. However, in terms of speed, there is a fatal disadvantage. In the next step, I would like you to start research on monoplanes. In the future, the empire will be equipped with fighters with a speed of more than 200 kilometers per hour and a range of more than 500 kilometers. I know that this request is a bit difficult for everyone. But I'm sure you can do it. Qin Tian said.

What Qin Tian said was the German Fokker E fighter in another time and space, an advanced fighter that created the Fokker disaster. After the Luftwaffe was heavily equipped with Fokker E fighters, the Allied pilots did not survive more than six weeks, and were also called widowmakers.

Now, with the full support of Deutsche Engine Manufacturing, Germany is already a world leader, at least when it comes to engines. Therefore, Qin Tian asked them to develop an aircraft that was slightly ahead of the Fokker E fighter, and there should not be much of a problem. What's more, Germany's current aircraft R&D center has gathered the top people in Germany and even the world. It should not be a big problem for Germany to achieve leapfrog development in this area.

"Your Highness, your request is indeed very difficult. However, we will give it our all. Strive to fulfill His Highness's request within three years. "Gustav? Lilinthal said.

Qin Tian nodded, although three years is not a short time, if it can really succeed, it will not be bad. At that time, Germany only needs to produce on a large scale, even if it is only equipped with a few hundred new fighters at the beginning of the war, it will be enough to defeat the air forces of other countries.

"In addition to fighters, we need to develop bombers. Bombers are further divided into land-based bombers and carrier-based bombers. Land-based bombers have a large bomb load and a long range. As for the rest, it can be slightly worse. However, carrier-based bombers require high strength, short take-off distance, and bomb load as much as possible. I hope that in the years to come, you will be successful in these areas as well. If it succeeds, everyone will receive a valuable prize. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Highness." Everyone replied.

Although, many of Qin Tian's requests were too unbelievable in their eyes. However, after thinking about it for a while, they had to admit that these requirements put forward by Qin Tian were too forward-looking.

Especially for carrier-based aircraft, Qin Tian has already begun to plan to use them at sea at a time when all countries are also using aircraft in the airspace over land. Once it really succeeds, it will undoubtedly further enhance the strength of the German Navy.

Qin Tian hoped that before the outbreak of war, at least a torpedo attack aircraft could be developed. In this way, the German Navy will be able to build several aircraft carriers with these torpedo attack aircraft on board in the future. Even if you can only mount light torpedoes or medium torpedoes, once you launch a siege on the enemy's surface warships, you can get very good results. Of course, Qin Tian also knew that it was unrealistic to develop a torpedo attack aircraft capable of carrying heavy aviation torpedoes before World War I. Even if it is developed, it will not be able to take off and land on an aircraft carrier. The deck of the aircraft carrier, only a little longer. An aircraft that is too large simply cannot take off at such a short distance.

After leaving Olalimburg, Qin Tian began to plan the development of the air force. With airplanes, there have to be people. Although the performance of the current aircraft is not up to standard, these aircraft can be used to train pilots first. It wasn't until more advanced aircraft were developed that Germany had enough pilots to fly these planes into battle.

It is unrealistic to build the Air Force directly in one step. Even the creation of an army air force or a naval air force is not realistic. On the one hand, there will be a lot of obstacles, and not everyone knows the role of the aircraft. On the other hand, it is also easy to leak secrets. Qin Tian regarded these planes as Germany's killer weapon. Whether it is a land-based air force or an aircraft carrier's carrier-based aircraft, it must be kept in a high degree of secrecy.

After thinking about it, Qin Tian decided to set up an aviation team within the 8th Army Corps, and at the same time select qualified people from the 8th Army Corps for training, striving to train as many pilots as possible to prepare for future wars. Of course, when the time comes, the 8th Army Air Force will develop into the Imperial Army Air Force, and in the future into the Imperial Air Force!