About two weeks ago, a high-profile incident came into view of the flight: a platform actually conducted the first ejection test of a little red car on the flight deck. The scene attracted a lot of attention, and subsequent side studies revealed that the test was no different from the "powerful" Ford. Not only can it catapult up and down 150 meters in situ, and the farthest is not more than 180 meters, but the little red car can stimulate a splash of up to tens of meters at the moment of entering the water, showing huge kinetic energy. However, compared to the Ford's tests, the small red car ejected from the new platform is larger, a subtlety that demonstrates the ability to manage ultra-complex engineering.
One of the noticeable differences between the new platform and the Ford in terms of ejection testing of the little red car is the size of the little red car. The larger little red car can automatically float immediately after entering the water, unlike the small red car of the Ford, which needs to be salvaged underwater on the spot. This seemingly "insignificant" detail is actually a reflection of the meticulous control of the entire project. In addition, the new platform only needs to start the front and rear diesel auxiliary engine rooms, which can be carried out in the outfitting port pool. In contrast, the main reactor had to be started for the same type of ejection on the Ford, showing a difference of four or two thousand pounds. From the initial experimental ejection of 1 small red car, to the simultaneous catapoch of 2 identical small red cars with at least 2 electromagnetic bullet rays, to the full-scale model of the new generation of stealth carrier-based aircraft on board for testing, the process was completed in just two weeks.
Over time, the new platform was once again fully docked from the perspective of a flight in the air, marking the end of the testing phase. Most of the dense scaffolding on the island was dismantled, and three electromagnetic bullet rays were clearly visible, and the flight deck was completely exposed. This not only includes the installation and commissioning of practical test subjects such as catapulting the little red car and fiddling with the carrier-based aircraft model for the first time, but also reflects the efficient execution of ultra-complex projects. In contrast, the Ford-class lead ship USS Ford spent a full 3 years conducting similar tests, especially from 2015 to 2016, when it bombed continuously in Norfolk waters for more than a year, but did not dare to eject a counterweight trolley of more than 25 tons. The new platform completed similar tests in less than 2 weeks, which is so fast that people are amazed by how efficiently it can execute.
The new platform has been tested for three years in just two weeks, which is not only a demonstration of technical strength, but also a strong response to some "doubts" in the past. Completing these types of catapult tests is indispensable for the new platform, and it is only by completing them efficiently that they can demonstrate their capabilities on the global stage. From this point of view, the efficiency of the new platform has undoubtedly brought glory to Newport News and the Pentagon, and it is undoubtedly a successful display for a global audience.
However, in the face of such an efficient test completion, it cannot help but lead to a more critical question: when will the new platform make its maiden flight?Considering that the weather conditions in the open sea near the shipyard and in the northern seas are not very suitable, we need to think differently. Perhaps we can learn from the practice of the 40,000-ton two-attack first ship and go straight to the big port in the southern tropics. Through this operation, it is not only possible to complete the voyage test subjects at one time, but also to complete the final painting of the flight deck on the way, and deliver the project progress to service ahead of schedule. In addition to the new platform itself, there is a 40,000-ton two-attacker, 2 1.30,000 tons of big shields, 3 new shields of 8,500 tons, 1 6,500 tons of big shields, and even x big black fish, can form a huge "outfitting fleet" together, with a total tonnage of nearly 210,000 tons. This scale is undoubtedly eye-popping in today's world, and for a new platform, no matter what the outside world thinks, the most important thing is to do your job at all times.
Behind the technical test, the new platform's ability to execute efficiently and complete tasks quickly makes people excited about how it will perform in the future. However, a more important question lies before us: can this efficient execution be verified in practice?What challenges will the new platform face in the inaugural voyage of the future?This may be a question worth pondering.
As we embark on a new journey on the new platform, we look forward to seeing more technological breakthroughs and practical applications. At the same time, it is also hoped that the new platform will continue to play an outstanding role in the construction and operation of the fleet in the future and contribute more to the cause of national defense. The success of the new platform is not only a technological leap, but also a shock to the global audience. In this new era, let's look forward to the brilliant performance of the new platform.