In March 1989, Saddam Port Naval Base.

A strange-shaped equipment was docked in a bunker specially built for submarines, with a huge roof above it, which could prevent the reconnaissance of satellites in the sky.

Navy Commander Nasser accompanied the enthusiastic President Kusai to inspect. This special equipment was transported here more than ten days ago and then assembled.

Now, next to this equipment, there are several Soviets working.

"President Kusai, we will test this equipment later, hoping to achieve the expected results." Nasser said, but he still had many concerns in his heart. After all, this kind of thing was the first time he saw it.

Is this called an airplane or a boat? Nasser looked at the thing in front of him, with a wing and a tail wing, and used the jet engine used by the aircraft, and there is also a propeller engine at the rear. However, its bottom is a ship-shaped structure and can float on the water.

Only Kusai knows that this thing is a good equipment for amphibious landing and a ground-effect wing aircraft!

When we arrived next to this equipment, a Soviet engineer was directing the final inspection work.

"President Kusai, I am very happy to see you. You are a hero in the Middle East." The engineer said after seeing Kusai arrive.

Listening to the translated words, Kusai knew that it would be difficult for such technicians to say some compliments.

"This is Alexeyev engineer." Ajelina said.

Hearing this name, Kusai immediately became interested: "Your arrival is very welcome. I hope you can help our Iraqi Navy to achieve the production of this weapon and equipment."

"I'm very willing to serve," said Alexeyev.

Kusai is very clear about this person. He can be said to be an important leader in the Soviet ground-effect aircraft. In the Soviet Union, the department specializing in this type of aircraft was the Alexeyev Design Bureau.

And the thing in front of you is Alexeyev's masterpiece, the Kitty Hawk's assault landing ground-effect aircraft.

Ground effect refers to the ground effect. When the aircraft flies at low altitudes and during takeoff and landing, the ground produces an effect that reduces the wing-induced drag, increases the lift-drag ratio, and significantly increases the lift-drag ratio of the aircraft. Generally speaking, when the wing is 15% of the wing length of the wing, the ground effect is the most obvious, and the lift-drag ratio of the wing can be increased by more than 30%. This area is called the ground effect area. The aircraft flying in the ground effect area is like being gently lifted by a mysterious force.

And this altitude happens to be the blind spot of the radar, so this type of aircraft has a large load and high speed, which is far beyond the hovercraft, and is the best choice for assault landing.

In this regard, the Soviet Union conducted the most research. After inventing the power-up technology, it finally made this aircraft practical. It installed a jet propulsion system above the wing of the ground-effect wing boat, and used the powerful airflow generated by the engine to form a power air cushion under the wing to enhance the ground effect and lift the aircraft.

Therefore, the biggest difference between this kind of thing and an airplane is that the engine is in front.

In the 1970s, Alexeyev built his lifelong masterpiece, which is the thing in front of him.

Its first aircraft is equipped with two NK-84K turbofan engines, mainly used for takeoff, acceleration and landing. There is also an NK-12MK turboprop engine for cruise on the top of the vertical tail, which can transport 20 tons of cargo to 1,700 kilometers away at a speed of 125 knots. The airworthiness is at a level 3 sea conditions during takeoff and landing.

This aircraft adopts a single-wing layout, which allows fluid power to act on the bottom of the hull and the extended wings. At the same time, landing gear is installed on the lower part of the fuselage and the wing tip, which can enter and exit water on relatively flat shores and also on special low flat float platforms.

After that, this kind of thing was always tested in the Caspian Sea. After being discovered by American satellites, it was called the Caspian Sea monster.

It can carry 500 soldiers at a time, fly over the underwater facilities arranged by the other party on the shore, and directly land on the beachhead position. This is a powerful tool for landing operations. Now, Iraq has no mature landing ships to use. This large range and high-speed aircraft is their good choice.

Later, the Soviet Union also developed a larger ground-effect aircraft with a take-off weight of 500 tons and a speed of 300 knots.

However, although Alexeyev was technically obsessed with conspiracy, he did not understand conspiracy, and his character was a bit unruly. As a result, during a test flight, this experimental aircraft was stranded on the stone ground. No problems were found at the time, but there was a hidden danger. The body of this aircraft was hard and brittle. This time the beaching caused cracks to the tail. Afterwards, the test flight was conducted under a high sea condition. During the takeoff, the fuselage was hit by the waves violently, and the tail suddenly broke completely and fell off. The pilot wanted to turn off the engine and stop the aircraft. Aleseev, who reacted quickly, immediately stopped the pilot's movements. He increased the engine power and made the aircraft with its tail broken struggle back to the shore.

This accident showed the powerful performance of this thing. If the plane had its tail broken, it would have been the end of the crash. However, this kind of aircraft could continue to fly. However, the Minister of the Shipbuilding Industry Bhutoma had long been unable to stand Alexeyev's style. He used this accident to make a big fuss. Not only did Alexeyev's title of "socialist labor hero", he was also demoted from the head of the design bureau and chief designer to the leader of an irrelevant department below.

However, this ground-effect aircraft was still attracting the attention of the military at that time. The Navy planned to order 120 such aircraft. However, after the death of the Minister of Defense Ustinov, who had always supported such aircraft, their project was in a state of no control. Later, due to the reduction of military expenditure, the project was completely cut off by the above.

With the support of the veteran regiment, Kusai's operation became more convenient. So, a vehicle of this kind was transported to Iraq, and all the information of this kind was transported to Iraq. Under Ajlina's action, the outstanding technicians, including Alexeyev, were attracted by the generous salary and came to Iraq.

With repeated wage arrears in the country, I went to Iraq to earn several times the wages, which attracted many Soviet people.

After the Iraqi Navy was testing this aircraft and confirmed its performance, under the leadership of Alexeyev, a special agency will be separated from the shipyard to build this aircraft.

It is also close to Basra, and all kinds of aviation equipment needed can be fully guaranteed.

With such a vehicle, Iraq's military delivery capability will greatly increase. At that time, the entire Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea coast, and even North Africa can quickly deliver troops and transport materials.

Under Alexeyev's introduction, Kusai stepped on the aircraft, which was similar to an aircraft and a ship. At the head of the aircraft, it was the control compartment and the living area of ​​the crew. In the middle, it was the passenger compartment and cargo compartment, and the rear was equipped with auxiliary engines. The take-off engine and electronic equipment compartment were located at the head of the aircraft, and the radar was located at the head of the aircraft, which was protected by a specially designed radar cover. Behind the control compartment, there were AK230 dual 30mm machine guns and air search radar.

Looking at the various old-fashioned instruments full of Soviet characteristics, Kusai knew that soon, these would be replaced by new and more precise electronic instruments produced in Iraq. Looking out from the three-piece glass cabin in front, you can see various situations outside and have a wide field of view.

Kusai was very interested and refused to come down when preparing for the test flight, but instead participated in the test flight together.

Alexeyev did not dare to neglect it, so he personally operated the aircraft, slowly slid into the water, and left the bunker.

It is dusk now, and there are no reconnaissance satellites in the sky.

A roar came, because the engine was in the head, this kind of thing was very noisy compared to the plane. Then, I felt the big guy's body begin to tremble slightly and he began to slid on the sea.

Kusai watched Alexeyev's operation with great interest, which was somewhat similar to the plane. He pulled a lever next to him back, and the big guy rose up from the ground and flew up from the sea.

After flying, it became stable. At this moment, Kusai felt the person beside him tremble a little.

Ajielina next to her had a little pale face at this time.

"What's wrong?" asked Kusai. Is this excellent woman seasick? Or airsick?

"It's okay." Ajelina said. She was indeed a little scared by the big guy's actions. She only thought that this was just a guy who could sail on the sea. Unexpectedly, it actually flew up.

However, it always does not fly high. At this altitude, it is precisely the plane is about to crash. Ajelina remembered that she was in a KGB training. The plane crash was like this now. Her body began to tremble.

Kusai held her hand considerately. In fact, this kind of thing not only has huge military uses. After Iraq put into production of this aircraft, the civilian model was a luxury yacht-level thing, and it was much faster than the luxury yacht.

How romantic it would be to ride on this kind of thing and travel on the sea! Now Kusai has been overwhelmed by a huge pressure. Bush came to power. Later in life, he launched the Gulf War and attacked Iraq. What is Bush's attitude now? He hasn't relaxed for a long time.

Looking at the scene outside, Kusai's nervous mood slowly relaxed. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to Piaotian. Registered Literature Members recommend this work. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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