LRAB Chapter 131 The Transport Fleet is Ready
Chapter 131 The Transport Fleet is Ready
Ouyang Nian walked closer and looked for a usable interface on the data panel.
Sure enough, there were no open interfaces on the data panel.
Ouyang Nian pulled a dagger from the outside of his thigh, inserted the tip of the blade into the gap, and carefully pried open the data panel.
With the help of Platinum, Ouyang Nian successfully removed the entire data panel.
Then, Lorraine pulled a data cable from the portable terminal and connected it to the data panel.
"Cleveland, crack and input our information."
No sooner had Lorraine finished speaking than Cleveland had already cracked the access control system and entered the three people's information into it.
[Information entered, door opened.]
Lorraine unplugged the data cable and then restored the data panel before the three of them entered the warehouse.
Upon entering the warehouse, Lorraine did not press the switch, but instead adjusted the helmet to low-light mode.
Wow!
The warehouse was filled with airplanes, which were arranged in a staggered pattern to maximize the use of the warehouse space.
"Buzz~"
Platinum launched a Hummingbird drone, which rose into the air and looked down at the aircraft parked in the warehouse.
"There are a total of 11 Scorpion-1 drones parked in the warehouse, and there is also equipment for maintaining the drones on both sides."
Upon hearing this, Lorraine looked up at the top of the warehouse.
In low-light mode, Lorraine could see the fire suppression system on the top of the hangar and several rails for the crane to move along.
"It seems this warehouse was designed to aircraft hangar standards."
At this moment, Lorraine was somewhat confused. He couldn't understand why there was only one Scorpion-1 drone parked in the warehouse next door.
Upon hearing Lorraine's confusion, Ouyang Nian scratched his head, reached out, and asked Lorraine for his data tablet.
After handing the data panel to Ouyang Nian, Lorraine continued to work with Bai Jin to check the status of the drones in the hangar using the equipment they had.
However, the test results were completely unexpected by the two of them.
Unlike the Cormorant drones parked in Warehouse No. 2, these Scorpion drones parked in the hangar are not only at high battery levels, but their surfaces are also covered with a vapor phase rust-proof material.
Lorraine and Platinum exchanged a glance and then went off to inspect the remaining 10 drones.
At this moment, Ouyang Nian returned to Warehouse No. 3, picked up the data tablet, and began scanning the only "Scorpion Type 1" drone in the warehouse.
With a "beep!" sound, the scan ended, and the data panel displayed the scan results.
[Scan results: This model is suspected to be a technology demonstrator using the Scorpion-1 UAV as its platform. Specific data is as follows.]
[Twin-engine large long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle]
[Length of the aircraft: 11.2 meters]
[Flight width: 3.2 meters]
[Height of the aircraft: 2.8 meters]
Wingspan: 19.6 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 2100 kg
Maximum load: 600 kg
Maximum range: 8200 kilometers
Maximum flight time: 54 hours
[Service ceiling: 10,000 meters]
[Airborne equipment: solar panels, satellite communication modules, data links, repeaters, small base stations, pitot tubes, photoelectric turrets, small servers, and reinforced composite mounting brackets.]
This model utilizes reinforced composite materials, reducing the weight of the machine while giving it higher strength, better impact resistance, and a longer service life.
This model uses a larger capacity solid-state battery and is equipped with two sets of capacitors to store the electricity generated by the solar panels.
The small server is equipped with an intelligent program that is compatible with multiple communication protocols and has autonomous judgment capabilities.
[Conclusion: 1. This drone was used as an emergency communication node or temporary terminal.]
2. After modification, this drone can be used as an aerial command node.
3. Its reinforced composite pylons under the wings can carry a weight of 600 kg and can mount a variety of equipment.
Ouyang Nian sent the scan results to Luo Lin, and then she opened a cover on the side of the drone and connected to it using a portable terminal.
[Self-test complete, all systems functioning normally, remaining battery level 87%.]
"Lorraine, I'm done here. How's it going on your end?"
While asking Luo Lin a question, Ouyang Nian closed the drone's cover.
"Let's finish up here soon and meet at the entrance of Warehouse 4."
Ouyang Nian walked out of the warehouse, through the overgrown weeds, back to the entrance of Warehouse No. 4, and boarded the transport vehicle.
The three drove two transport vehicles to Warehouse No. 5. After successfully opening the access control, the scene inside Warehouse No. 5 did not surprise them at all.
However, inside Warehouse No. 5 were some large three-engine drones with the same layout as the Scorpion-1 drone.
Lorraine immediately took out his data tablet and scanned the drones.
[Scorpion II Launches Large Unmanned Aerial Vehicle]
[Length of the aircraft: 10.5 meters]
[Flight width: 3 meters]
[Height of the aircraft: 2.9 meters]
Wingspan: 19 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 2800 kg
Maximum load: 1000 kg
Maximum range: 6700 kilometers
Maximum flight time: 50 hours
[Service ceiling: 10,000 meters]
The Scorpion-1 drone, with its enhanced power version, is also equipped with a reinforced composite mounting bracket and is primarily used for missions such as artificial rainmaking and emergency rescue.
The three-engine configuration allows the drone to retain the original advantages of the Scorpion while significantly improving its wide-area deployment, short takeoff and landing capabilities, high-altitude performance, and safety and reliability.
After a simple comparison of the data for Scorpio Type I and Scorpio Type II, Lorraine chose to add Scorpio Type II to the shortlist.
After recording the number of Scorpion II drones parked in the warehouse, the three left the warehouse.
Just as the three arrived at the gate of Warehouse No. 5, a reconnaissance cormorant drone flying towards the mine detected the anomaly halfway there and then used its directional antenna to send the intelligence to the flagship.
[Commander, reconnaissance drones have reported: an enemy squadron has been detected 120 kilometers from the mine. It consists of one medium-sized individual and five small individuals. Their direction of travel has been sent to the flagship.]
Lorraine opened the map and looked at the extended line of its direction of travel, finding that the route ended near the naval base.
"Bai Jin, Ouyang Nian, something's happened. Prepare to return."
Lorraine then sent this information to the two of them.
After reviewing the intelligence, Platinum stopped Lorraine, who was in a hurry to return to the flagship.
"Now that we're here, checking the drones stored in the warehouse shouldn't take long. What if there's even more cargo space for those drones?"
Lorraine hesitated for a moment, then followed Platinum into the warehouse.
After switching the helmet's imaging mode to low-light mode, Lorraine saw a drone with a high-wing configuration and four engines.
Lorraine easily guessed the type of drones based on their rounded shapes.
After scanning, the data panel provided the answer.
[Wild Goose-type Unmanned Transport Aircraft]
[Length of the aircraft: 14.3 meters]
[Flight width: 3.8 meters]
[Height of the aircraft: 4.6 meters]
Wingspan: 20.2 meters
Maximum takeoff weight: 5000 kg
Maximum load: 2800 kg
[Drone load capacity: 1500 kg; Range: 1800 km]
Fully loaded range: 750 kilometers
Maximum loading capacity: 110 cubic meters
[Service ceiling: 10,000 meters]
The Hongyan-type transport drone adopts a modular, multi-purpose design, capable of performing various missions. It can be deployed in high-altitude environments and various general aviation airports, and has the ability to take off and land on simple runways.
This drone features a highly intelligent flight control system, and its modular cargo bay design allows for rapid switching between mission modules.
The cargo hold is equipped with sliding rails, which, together with the rear hatch, enable airdrop missions.
[Note: This type of drone has significant upgrade potential; its range can be increased by adding a solar power module.]
After reviewing the detailed data of this unmanned transport aircraft, Lorraine suddenly felt less anxious and began to think about how to quickly deploy the unmanned combat swarm to a mine 500 kilometers away.
However, the biggest problem blocking Lorraine's way is that he doesn't have a place where transport planes can take off.
Platinum laughed at Lorraine's headache-ridden expression, then pulled Lorraine out of the warehouse.
She pointed to the wide six-lane main road in front of the warehouse and said.
"Commander, your military acumen is still lacking. Isn't this just a makeshift runway?"
Upon hearing this, Lorraine looked toward the straight, wide main road.
He then walked to the side of the main road, stretched out his arm, raised his thumb, and began to measure the length of the main road using the eye-jumping method.