86: The super-large transport aircraft has been copied; Persia, you

Chapter 86: Super-Large Transport Aircraft Duplication Completed; Persia, Do You Want a Strategic Bomber?

Gazing at the behemoth in the distance, its parking apron alone occupied more than twice the area of a conventional transport aircraft.

Lucy's voice was filled with doubt: "Is this a C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft?"

"Why would you want to visit this transport aircraft?"

She really couldn't understand why Lu Ze would choose this C-5 transport aircraft to visit.

This thing was an 'old treasure' developed by Da Xia in the 1960s. If it was about high-tech advancement, wouldn't the C-17 Globemaster next to it be more attractive?

After all, that was Da Xia's latest main transport aircraft, truly the 'face' of Da Xia's large transport aircraft sector.

Lu Ze chuckled: "Maybe it's because it's more special, that's why I wanted to see it."

Although the C-17 seemed to have higher technological content and was developed decades after this C-5 transport aircraft, seemingly making it the best choice to duplicate.

However, Da Xia's 072 Project, which is the y-20 transport aircraft, would not lose much in terms of functionality.

It was the C-5 Galaxy, a super-large strategic transport aircraft, an aerial fortress with a maximum takeoff weight of over four hundred tons. What the C-17 transport aircraft could do, the C-5 transport aircraft could also do, and what the C-17 could not do, the C-5 transport aircraft could.

This point could be seen from the fact that even now, Da Xia still had over fifty upgraded C-5 transport aircraft in service, showing just how important it was.

And what Lu Ze valued even more was: "This thing is Da Xia's trump card."

This was an exclusive transport aircraft that Da Xia had never sold externally, while the C-17 Globemaster had been sold to numerous countries worldwide. If he was going to duplicate, he would naturally duplicate this 'unique item'.

Worst case, next time he had duplication chances, he would just duplicate the C-17 as well.

The two walked towards the C-5 'Galaxy' transport aircraft.

After walking for over a kilometer for more than ten minutes, they finally arrived at this vast transport aircraft parking area.

Lu Ze looked at the C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft, which appeared somewhat 'chubby' from the front.

Perhaps from a distance, it seemed a bit cute.

But only when in close proximity could one marvel at the terror of modern machinery. This thing alone was nearly seven or eight stories high, and its length exceeded seventy-five meters.

Humans, in front of it, were truly not much larger than 'ants'.

Lu Ze moved a few steps, walking up to it, intending to duplicate it.

His hand lightly touched the cold metal casing.

'543.' He began counting down five numbers in his mind.

Since this was a press tour, the few guards responsible for security nearby did not stop him, only finding his behavior a bit 'strange'.

They probably thought it was some small Hobbies of this reporter, their strange gazes revealing this thought.

After all, there was nothing confidential about the C-5 transport aircraft. If he wanted to, he could even go inside to visit and take photos, let alone just touching the outer casing. It wasn't like he was 'stealing' the transport aircraft.

Instantly.

A light screen popped up from his eyeball.

[Current Technology Item: C-5M Upgraded 'Super Galaxy' Super-Large Transport Aircraft.]

[Value Achievement Points: 15000.]

[Please choose whether to duplicate.]

Looking at these lines of information, Lu Ze's eyelids twitched.

The achievement points were unexpectedly high. He had originally thought that this old model, developed decades ago, would only be worth six or seven thousand achievement points at best.

Now, it directly exceeded his expectations by double.

'But how could it be so high?'

After all, the F22 only provided ten thousand duplication achievement points. Even with the C-5 transport aircraft's 'scarcity' and 'high cost' bonuses, it shouldn't exceed the F22, right?

It even exceeded 50% of the achievement points, which was simply impossible to achieve.

He carefully looked at the information displayed on the system.

'C-5M 'Super Galaxy' transport aircraft?' Lu Ze was overjoyed.

He hadn't observed it carefully before, mainly because its immense size made it impossible to spot 'flaws' with the naked eye in a short time.

So he hadn't realized that this C-5 transport aircraft was a C-5M transport aircraft with upgraded engines and avionics.

This transport aircraft, which began upgrading and development ten years ago and only started low-rate initial production (LRIP stage) this year, clearly would not be much lower in technological content than the F22 or F35.

Adding its inherent scarcity and high-value attributes, it was perfectly reasonable for it to have a 15000 duplication achievement point reward.

'And if that's the case, the only shortcoming of this super-large transport aircraft has been compensated for,' he murmured, his joy evident.

It could be said that the only drawback of such three to four hundred-ton class super-large transport aircraft was their takeoff and landing distance, which was why the An-225, the world's largest transport aircraft, was so awkward.

It required a runway of over three kilometers to take off smoothly, meaning only 4F-level international airports could allow it to take off smoothly, and there were only a dozen such airports in all of Da Xia.

But after being modified into the C-5M with short-takeoff capabilities, the biggest shortcoming was clearly resolved.

Although it couldn't compare to the C-17's short takeoff distance of three or four hundred meters, it was already sufficient for a strategic transport aircraft.

He had originally intended to pick up a watermelon, but unexpectedly, heaven also gave him an extra cantaloupe?

'Confirm duplication.' Lu Ze did not hesitate.

Since heaven had arranged it this way, wouldn't it be rude if he didn't duplicate it?

[Current Technology Item, C-5M 'Super Galaxy' Transport Aircraft duplicated successfully!]

[Reward: 15000 Achievement Points, C-5M Transport Aircraft full set of design blueprints, physical entity (already stored in inventory).]

[System Space Inventory: C-5M Transport Aircraft, F35-C Carrier-Based Type, B-2 Bomber, F22 Fifth-Generation Heavy Air Superiority Fighter × 2, .]

Looking at this transport aircraft in the inventory.

Lu Ze secretly thought: 'This thing won't be easy to transfer to Da Xia.'

He could hide F22s and the like in some remote wilderness and let Da Xia send people to find them.

But for this C-5M transport aircraft, even finding a suitable storage place was not a simple matter.

Moreover, such a 'big thing' suddenly appearing in the wilderness within Da Xia's borders would indeed challenge Da Xia's intelligence.

'Why am I worrying about this?' Lu Ze suddenly shook off the strange thought in his head.

He must be overthinking, right? Was it normal for an F22 to appear within the country?

If he could freely obtain technologies including the B-2 Bomber, wouldn't Da Xia have had suspicions?

But did such things have any adverse effects on Da Xia? Then why care about some 'unimportant' details?

Anyway, don't ask. If you ask, it grew out of the wilderness.

"Lucy, let's go visit the other planes nearby."

Lu Ze smiled: "Then when we get back, I'll make you a big meal."

Although the main purpose of this visit to the Air Force base had been achieved, he planned to make some preparations for the next duplication.

It was still early, no need to rush back to Livermore.

Maybe there were still some good things here that he hadn't 'unearthed' yet? He could come back here and scavenge again if he had the chance.

"Really?"

At the mention of food, Lucy, who had been dazed moments before, became fully energized.

She instantly rattled off a string of dish names: "I want steamed pork with rice powder, braised duck, guobaorou, braised eggplant..."

These were all the Chinese dishes Lu Ze had made during this period that she found delicious.

It was just a pity that Lu Ze only cooked Chinese food every now and then, and this time she planned to eat all of them.

"Five dishes at most, otherwise how can I make them all?"

Lu Ze lightly tapped Lucy's forehead, saying exasperatedly: "Besides, we can't buy so many ingredients in the small town on short notice."

Although his cooking skills had improved during this period, it was impossible to make a full Manchu-Han Imperial Feast in one evening.

"Then let me think... steamed pork with rice powder... braised lion's head... which one do I want to eat?"

Lucy seemed distracted throughout the visit, clearly still pondering this extremely difficult question for her.

So many things she wanted to eat, yet so few she could choose!

While Lu Ze and Lucy were leisurely strolling around the Air Force base.

On the other side.

Outside a pizza shop in Livermore.

Buller and Parker, two 'sleeping dragons and young phoenixes,' were squatting on stools outside the door, waiting.

They had truly found no way to make a living these two days, and their money was almost spent. Just as Parker was about to pawn the last keepsake his mother had left him.

They finally found this pizza shop, helping them run errands to deliver food to earn some meager pay.

"Damn it, this shop owner is too greedy, isn't he?"

Parker took a big gulp of cola and said indignantly: "A full four kilometers, and they only give us five usd?"

And the two of them didn't even have a car, so they could only run back and forth these few kilometers on foot or by bicycle to earn five usd, taking over half an hour.

And this bottle of soda in Parker's hand cost a full 1.98 usd.

The money they earned from working themselves to death all day was not enough to live comfortably, let alone fill their stomachs.

Parker burped and asked in confusion: "I remember the delivery fees for these restaurants used to start at ten usd, didn't they?"

They had done this kind of work before, and the price at that time was more than double what it was now.

Hearing this.

Buller frowned, recounting the news he had heard: "It is said that it's because a large number of people from South America, Mexico, and even Asia have recently poured into the Bay Area for some unknown reason."

"Forget about us delivery people, even the wages for dishwashers in restaurants have been cut by more than half."

And especially the Asians among them, even if their wages were deducted, they would never resist. They worked harder than anyone for the five usd delivery fee, diligently scrubbing dishes until they sparkled.

Compared to these 'people', it was a great mercy from the pizza shop owner that he and Parker could even find this job, as the two of them truly seemed to offer no value for money.

"Why hasn't that 'strange uncle' come to find us for so long?"

Parker's face was full of resentment: "I'm still waiting to get his two thousand usd reward."

He had almost memorized that book during this time. If he were told now that it was just a 'joke'.

Parker vowed to show that 'strange uncle' what a 'socialist iron fist from the common people' looked like.

"I believe he will come, just wait patiently." Buller shook his head and continued to pick up a book to read.

However, the books in his hand had clearly been replaced with a new batch, which he had rented from a bookstore.

Only now did Buller understand why it was said, 'The more knowledge one knows, the less one understands.'

Often, people feel they understand the world enough because of ignorance; conversely, they feel their understanding of the world is still too shallow.

Time passed slowly.

When Da Xia was under the night sky, on the other side, Da Xia.

Outside the Xia Academy of Sciences, two embassy vehicles drove in, one after the other.

Several people had just entered the Director's meeting room.

"Director Zhang, why did you summon us and Saudi Arabia together?"

Ahmad Hassan said with anger: "If there's no urgent matter, I'll take my leave first."

"The same goes for us in Saudi Arabia. I believe an independent meeting is the best choice." Abdul, the Saudi plenipotentiary ambassador, also had a strong attitude: "Or I'll return to the consulate general first."

Persia, as a sworn enemy of Saudi Arabia, meeting in the same conference room now?

If this spread, what would the Middle East think? What would the whole world, including Da Xia, think?

However.

Just as the two had barely left their seats, they instantly sat back down.

"So, you don't want a strategic bomber then?"

Zhang Yuli's words seemed to be filled with a seductive power.

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