Imperial Aviation Experimental Base.
Today, the Emperor of the Empire would be arriving to witness the flight performance of the first-generation aircraft.
Because of the Emperor’s visit, the security at the Aviation Experimental Base was exceptionally strict. The “every ten steps a sentry, every five steps a guard” was no joke.
The security bureau agents and the Imperial Guard had practically surrounded the entire base, guaranteeing that even a fly couldn’t get in.
At ten in the morning, twenty of the Empire’s latest bulletproof cars left the Chalk City.
When the convoy drove through the capital, people on both sides of the street curiously looked on.
“What is this? Such a large convoy!”
“What kind of car is this? It’s so big, much better looking than those cars on the road!”
“Bro, they’ve declared a lockdown today. There are no cars on the road.”
“Aren’t you guys paying attention? The Azure Bird Banner!!!”
Boom～
This sentence was like a bomb, causing a huge stir in the crowd.
The Azure Bird Banner, that was the symbol of the Emperor of Chalk.
Ten years ago, when the Emperor of Chalk had just ascended the throne, he chose the Azure Bird as his totem.
Because of this, the Star River Empire had another nickname among the people: the Azure Bird Empire.
In the entire empire, only the Emperor and his direct royal family could use the Azure Bird totem.
The surrounding people immediately searched with their eyes and sure enough, there was an Azure Bird Banner at the front of the car.
Inside must be members of the Imperial family, or maybe even the Emperor of Chalk!
Wow～
The crowd boiled!
Their reverence for the Emperor caused them to instinctively kneel and bow, paying their respects with heartfelt sincerity.
“Greetings to the Emperor! May the Emperor live ten thousand years! May the Empire live ten thousand years!!!”
Through the bulletproof glass, looking at the excited and enthusiastic citizens of the empire, the Emperor Tai Hao broke into a satisfied smile.
After an hour’s drive, the convoy finally arrived at the aviation base located on the edge of the capital.
Accompanied by the Empire’s Minister of Science and Technology, Gongsun Wu Fang, Tai Hao entered the airport under the protection of a large group of security guards.
A single-wing propeller plane caught Tai Hao’s eye.
This plane’s external design was already very close to that of the BF109 fighter jet.
Single-seat, single-engine, single-wing, all-metal piston engine.
The wings were located below the fuselage, featuring a full canopy, retractable landing gear, and an all-metal fuselage and wings, among other features.
The layout of this plane’s design was already very close to that of the main fighter jets of World War II.
Tai Hao also noticed weapons mounted on the top of the nose and the leading edge of the wing.
“Greetings to the great Emperor of Chalk, I am Cheng Tao, the designer and developer of this plane.”
Just as Tai Hao used his Zhi Zi to read the parameters of this aircraft, a young man whose hair was beginning to thin walked up to Tai Hao, his expression excited as he bowed with his hand on his chest.
Tai Hao’s eyebrows moved slightly, this designer named Cheng Tao was actually a science noble.
In the Empire, ordinary citizens would kneel on one knee when bowing to Tai Hao.
Civil officials would bow at the waist.
Science professionals would bow with their hand on their chest.
Military officers would give a military salute.
Raise the right arm 45 degrees, fingers together and pointing forward.
This was the military etiquette that Tai Hao had specifically established.
From the etiquette, you could tell which social class a person belonged to.
Tai Hao nodded slightly in response.
Next, Cheng Tao began to introduce the specific parameters of this fighter jet to Tai Hao.
“Your Majesty, this aircraft has not yet been named. We have been calling it Number One.”
“The Number One aircraft is the first type of practical cantilever single-wing aircraft with retractable landing gear for military use.”
“In terms of its appearance, it adopts more streamlined lines, and its structure is made of high-strength thin aluminum sheet and precision die-castings.”
“The wing loading of the Number One aircraft is 170 kg/square meter, the aspect ratio is 6.065, the vertical tail is semi-circular, the horizontal tail is rectangular, and some modifications even include lower diagonal struts.”
“The Number One aircraft uses a water-cooled in-line cylinder with relatively low frontal drag, and its flying speed reaches 497 kilometers per hour.”
“The Number One is a groundbreaking aircraft. It is a whole generation ahead of those biplanes developed by private capital!”
Speaking at the end, Cheng Tao could not contain his excitement, raising his arm high and shouting.
“Hmm, just in terms of the external layout, it is indeed much more advanced than the biplane. Arrange for a test pilot to conduct a test flight.”
Soon, a test pilot flew the Number One aircraft into the sky. Looking at the single-wing propeller plane flying at high speed, everyone present had an excited look in their eyes.
Humans leaving the ground, using technology to soar through the sky, the Empire conquered the land and oceans of the Origin Star, and now once again extended its reach towards the vast blue sky. What a glorious and great moment!
A sense of witnessing history filled the hearts of everyone present.
Soon, the Number One aircraft landed on the flight runway, and a round of enthusiastic applause and cheers greeted the test pilot.
The test flight was a complete success.
“Let’s go, let’s meet this brave soldier.” Tai Hao walked toward the test pilot surrounded by a group of security guards.
The test pilot immediately bowed to Tai Hao.
“Wen Ren Yu Xuan greets the Emperor. May the Emperor live ten thousand years.”
Wen Ren Yu Xuan, who had just stepped off the plane, still had an excited look on his face. The feeling of wind, lightning, and soaring through the sky was really too exciting.
“How did it feel? Are you still adjusting?” Looking at the other’s flushed face, Tai Hao asked in a comforting tone.
But he was also somewhat surprised, he hadn’t expected this test pilot to be a member of the Wen Ren clan. And in appearance, he was very similar to one of his companions, Wen Ren Feng Hua.
Tai Hao patted the other’s shoulder, casually asking, “What is the relationship between Wen Ren Feng Hua and you?”
Wen Ren Yu Xuan immediately replied, “Reporting to the Emperor, Wen Ren Feng Hua is my elder brother. I am a son of a concubine, and I am the eighth in the family.”
Tai Hao nodded, so that’s how it was, no wonder they looked so alike.
“Test pilot is an extremely dangerous profession. You are a good lad of the empire!”
Tai Hao’s affirmation caused Wen Ren Yu Xuan to be excited to the point of no return.
“Long live the Emperor!!!”
Wen Ren Yu Xuan excitedly bowed to Tai Hao again, with a genuine sense of awe.
“Cheng Tao, you did a good job. Since you are the designer and developer, we will name this plane after you.”
“It will be called the CT01 fighter jet.”
Cheng Tao, standing aside, never expected such a windfall. What a great honor!
“Thank you, Your Majesty.” Due to his excitement, Cheng Tao’s voice even became rather shrill.