58: Chapter 58 There's not even a fighter jet runway, and you're telling me we're going to do test flights indoors?

Seeing everyone's gaze fixed on him, Lin Mo just smiled and said calmly, "Actually, it's nothing."

"Only aircraft with imperfect technology need to undergo hundreds or even thousands of wind tunnel tests."

"As long as the performance is excellent and stable enough, wind tunnel tests don't need to take that long at all!"

"The Aerospace Fighter we developed was aimed at the standard of being ready for immediate test flight from the very beginning."

"It's not surprising that the wind tunnel tests were completed in just a few hours!"

If you have the standard answer in your hands and still can't pass the wind tunnel tests on the first try, what's the point of having a system cheat?

After listening to Lin Mo, Chief Designer Bai Yannian and Engineer Liu almost wanted to curse!

Completing wind tunnel tests in just a few hours to reach flight test standards, and he says it's not surprising?

Not surprising my ass!

If this isn't strange, what else in this world could be stranger?

Chief Engineer Peng Yu, looking aggrieved, also spoke up, "Chief Designer Bai, you really wronged me!"

"We didn't skip a single wind tunnel test we were supposed to do, and we were even stricter than usual!"

"But the first prototype assembled by Chief Designer Lin passed everything perfectly on the first try!"

"All the test items were completed in less than eight hours!"

Chief Designer Bai Yannian still didn't want to believe it. Relying on his many years of aerospace experience, he asked about several key technical points, and the result, naturally, was that he received reliable answers.

Finally, he realized the truth! He completely believed everything!

In that instant, Chief Designer Bai Yannian suddenly burst into tears, "A miracle, it's simply a miracle!"

"I've been in aviation for decades, and this miracle of miracles actually happened right under my nose!"

"Comrade Lin Mo, it is truly a great fortune for our Huaxia that a national treasure talent like you has appeared!"

In his heart, he suddenly felt as if he had been born at the wrong time.

If Lin Mo had been born in Huaxia forty years ago, how could Huaxia's aerospace industry have experienced so many setbacks? How many people could understand the heartbreak behind that!

Seeing that the matter was settled, the leader on the side laughed out loud and started clapping.

"Very impressive!"

"Comrade Lin Mo, Chief Engineer Peng Yu, and all the scientific researchers who have exhausted their efforts for the Nantianmen Project!"

The leader announced loudly to everyone around, "You have worked hard!"

"I am very satisfied with today's inspection!"

"On behalf of all the people of Huaxia, I express my most sincere gratitude to you!"

All the project personnel in the base, after receiving the recognition of the top leader, showed irrepressible excitement!

Dedicating themselves to scientific research for the cause of a strong Huaxia, pouring in all their heart, blood, and sweat—wasn't it all for this very moment?

"Comrade Lin Mo, as the main person in charge of the project, you must be credited with the top honor!"

The leader looked at Lin Mo and said with a relieved expression, "I will record this credit for you first; once the Aerospace Fighter successfully completes its test flight, we will officially recognize your achievement!"

"Over the next few days, you need to prepare well for the Aerospace Fighter's test flight. I will come back to witness it in person then!"

"Comrade Lin Mo, our schedule is very tight, so we will return to the capital today!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo felt strange. The next few days? When did he say the test flight would take a few more days?

Lin Mo asked in surprise, "Leader, we are about to conduct the test flight immediately. Why do you need to come back in a few days? Won't you continue watching today?"

This remark from Lin Mo made the leader and Chief Designer Bai Yannian change their expressions instantly! This kid wants to do the test flight today?!

The leader's anger flared up instantly, and he said indignantly, "Comrade Lin Mo, did you even listen to what I said earlier?"

"Test flights are extremely dangerous! Without making comprehensive preparations, you absolutely cannot conduct a test flight so suddenly!"

"You need to arrange professional test pilots in advance and conduct simulated flight tests beforehand; this will take at least a week."

"When everything is properly arranged and ready for the test flight, I will naturally come back to watch in person!"

"Do you hear me?!"

Professional test pilots? Lin Mo's expression became strange. So they wanted test pilots; isn't that simple?

He called out to the back of the group, "Captain Liu Zhihui, come here!"

Captain Liu Zhihui, wearing the Exoskeleton Armor, jogged up to everyone. While saluting, he shouted excitedly:

"Leaders, Captain Liu Zhihui of the Supreme Military Region Special Operations Force, Aerospace Fighter test pilot, reporting for duty!"

As a major-ranked special operations force captain of the Supreme Military Region, Captain Liu Zhihui was the king of soldiers among kings. Having followed General Li Jingwu of the General Armament Department for many years, he was proficient in using all kinds of military equipment and could be said to be skilled in all eighteen martial arts! Naturally, he was also well-versed in piloting fighter jets.

Seeing that Lin Mo actually had a test pilot arranged, the leader's heart skipped a beat.

He asked Captain Liu Zhihui several questions in succession, including what level of pilot he was, whether he had participated in simulated flight tests, and so on.

Captain Liu Zhihui proudly raised his head and answered every question fluently. "Sorry! Old Liu here is a bona fide Huaxia ace pilot! With thousands of hours of flight experience and having flown over 80% of Huaxia's aircraft models in actual combat, no deception here!"

Watching the leader look deflated, Lin Mo held back his laughter and said, "Leader, is my test pilot qualified?"

The leader was speechless. This kid really had an ace up his sleeve!

Seeing that the leader didn't say anything, Lin Mo continued with a smile, "Then let's not delay any further!"

"Captain Liu Zhihui, go test pilot the Aerospace Fighter now!"

"Don't fly too far, just circle the launch center once and come back..."

Just at this moment, a voice interrupted Lin Mo.

"Wait, Comrade Lin Mo!" "Where are you going to conduct the test flight???" Chief Designer Bai Yannian said in disbelief.

"You want to conduct the test flight inside this aerospace base?"

Lin Mo looked at Chief Designer Bai Yannian and asked in surprise, "If not here, then where?"

"You!..." Chief Designer Bai Yannian was rendered speechless by Lin Mo's words. He pointed at the surrounding environment, unable to say a word for a long time.

Engineer Liu on the side quickly said, "Lin Mo, what Chief Designer Bai means is that there isn't even a flight runway here, so how can you conduct a test flight?"

Chief Designer Bai Yannian nodded, agreeing with what Engineer Liu said.

They were in the very center of the aerospace base, a large platform like an open-air courtyard. Could it be that this Aerospace Fighter was going to shoot out from the top like a firework?

At this moment, Lin Mo also understood what Chief Designer Bai Yannian meant, but he just smiled and didn't say much, "Chief Designer Bai, just watch," "You'll know in a moment!"

He signaled everyone to move back, then instructed Captain Liu Zhihui. "Captain Liu Zhihui, go ahead, follow the previous requirements!"