Just as the strategies of Chengdu and Chongqing entered the actual combat stage step by step, Guangzhou sent an encrypted telegram on the morning of March 17th, informing the first helium and hydrogen mixed airship that officially completed the trial voyage.

After receiving this notice, Wu Shaoting was in a very happy mood, which meant that his air force plan had a more practical force. At noon that day, he did not have time to have lunch, so he immediately arranged a speedboat to return to Guangzhou and visited the outdoor airport of Huangpu Machinery Company to inspect the airboat.

It took four months from the plan to this day to the joint efforts of German engineers, technical workers and some Chinese craftsmen, and finally completed China's first airboat. According to Zeppelin's production level, a similar air conditioner can be completed at most forty-two days. It is not because China's production environment is too poor, but because Wu Shaoting demanded that the materials that Chinese industry can produce must be produced, so he spent a lot of time on the test materials.

The airship is 189 meters long, with three layers inside and outside the airbag. The outermost layer is a hard-shaped skin. The middle layer is a helium airbag, and the innermost layer is a hydrogen main airbag. It is equipped with two adjustable propulsion devices with a maximum speed of 42 kilometers per hour. All equipment is built according to the standards of Zeppelin's intercontinental transport airship. However, considering the material and power endurance, German engineers gave a friendly suggestion that it is best to fly in China and not to conduct transoceanic ranges for the time being.

Surrounded by many engineers, Wu Shaoting stood under the twenty-meter-high airport tower, looking up at the giant creature parked next to the harbor tower, and felt relieved.

"The airboat is still civilian design. The trial sailing was just over yesterday and will start to be transformed into military tomorrow. The Germans said that airboats can be used to drop bombs from a long range and can also conduct long-term high-altitude reconnaissance. I thought we could even set up the headquarters on the airboat and fly directly over the enemy to command the battle." Zhang Zhicheng, who was standing beside him, said with reverie.

"Air Command?" Wu Shaoting felt a lot about this idea. "Well, this can be considered, but the key is to ensure the safety of the airship. You must know that if something happens to the headquarters, it is more terrifying than losing the strength of a division. At present, it is still focused on air bombing, and I have great expectations for the development of the air force."

"That's right. At the end of last month, I had already started to study weapons suitable for airships, including machine guns, bomb drop devices and torpedo tubes. The Germans provided a simple bomb drop device, but the operation was too slow and the power of the supporting bombs was too small." Zhang Zhicheng said seriously. At this time, he seemed to be a university professor commenting on elementary school students.

Wu Shaoting heard that Zeppelin airships first air strikes in Britain, only one person was killed and thirty-seven were injured. When the second air strike in London, the bomb killed four people and injured more than one hundred people. Such combat power is really ridiculous. It is impossible to end up with a long-distance air attack that can’t even recover the operating costs!

"Well, has there been any progress so far?" He glanced at Zhang Zhicheng and asked enthusiastically.

"There is a breakthrough soon. I modified the 65mm caliber mortar shell, which can be used for high altitude throwing. As long as it falls above 80 meters, it can detonate. According to the theory of physics, the higher the fall height, the greater the possibility of detonation. If you want to see the shock, I can demonstrate it now." Zhang Zhicheng said confidently.

"Is that so good? That's really good. There's no need for a demonstration. Do I still don't trust you?" Wu Shaoting smiled and patted Zhang Zhicheng on the shoulder and said, "What is missing for this kind of bomb drop now?"

"The key is that the bomb drop device is still being adjusted. During the test not long ago, it will be easy to get stuck after more than 20 consecutive drops. We can't let the soldiers throw it down one by one with their hands. Of course, if you really encounter a stuck situation while performing a mission, manually dropping the bomb is also one of the solutions." Zhang Zhicheng said seriously.

"When will you complete the research on the bomb drop device as soon as possible?" Wu Shaoting asked seriously.

"Why, I can't wait to shake it?" Zhang Zhicheng laughed.

"This is naturally. I think this airboat will come in handy soon." Wu Shaoting said without jokingly.

"Since that's the case, I will definitely seize the time to work. The problem is not very serious now, and it will definitely be improved within about three to five days. However, after that, you will need to conduct actual operation tests on the airboat. It will take some time to install the weapon device on the airboat. Then you can see what the effect will be." Zhang Zhicheng was infected by Wu Shaoting, and his face gradually became calm and his tone seemed orderly.

"Very good, I believe you will not disappoint me." Wu Shaoting smiled in praise.

At this moment, a German engineer suddenly came up behind him and said something in German.

Zhang Zhicheng was still busy looking for an interpreter, but Wu Shaoting himself studied in Germany and often interacted with the German consulate. He did not neglect his language and had already understood the engineer's words.

"Oh? The color and name of the airship?" Wu Shaoting raised his eyebrows and thought while touching his chin. "Zhicheng, what color do you think the outer skin of the airship should be painted?"

"As for the color... I think you can use eye-catching colors first, and it is best to draw some terrible patterns, such as monsters, ghosts, faces, or a shark's head. This is the first time that airships appear in China, which is even more unfamiliar than planes. If Shi Zhi uses him to perform military missions, the color and pattern of the first appearance can scare the enemy. After that... you can paint it light gray again, so that it can blend with the sky, making it easier for the enemy to discover." Zhang Zhicheng said endlessly, and the more he talked, the more he felt that his thoughts were very good, and he felt a little proud.

"Haha, a good idea," Wu Shaoting nodded with a smile. He had such signs before. He didn't expect that Zhang Zhicheng, who looked like a nerd, could think of this. It was really gratifying. "Just like this, painted into a ghost's face and used black. The pattern is also left to you for design. Is it okay?"

"Of course it's okay! By the way, this is our first airboat in China. What name are you going to give?" Zhang Zhicheng continued.

Wu Shaoting thought for a while, but he actually did not have too strict requirements on naming. Pragmatism emphasizes the real function under the name. He let out a breath and said, "It is better to use our Southern Government as the name and name the "Grand Government" to show the importance of our Southern Government."
Chapter completed!