Chapter 664 New Opportunities and New Developments
Even if it is hoisted up, this thing is too new and no one is very familiar with it, so whether it can be put back together successfully is another question.

There are too many variables, too great risks, and low feasibility.

After discussing for a long time, the battalion commander made up his mind.

"Comrades, we have to walk on two legs. We need to be prepared to live there and fight continuously. We need to find a suitable place to live. Except for the comrades in the kitchen teams, everyone else, including us, should go up there! In addition, we need to report our difficulties to our superiors and see if there is any support, whether it is tools, manpower or anything else. Even supplies to prevent rheumatism would be great!"

It was drizzling, and just as they finished the report and were making intensive preparations for the worst, they received a call from their superior.

A batch of materials will be delivered. They are the latest products that have just begun to be used on a large scale and may play a certain role in preventing rheumatism.

As for the transportation of equipment, after learning about their difficulties, the higher-ups have already made arrangements, and will implement it as soon as the weather improves.

This good news made the battalion commander and his men overjoyed. If they could get the excavator up there, then the problem would be easy.

However, they still did not stop their preparations for the battle on the cliff. They could not put all their eggs in one basket. Being overly dependent and only knowing how to "wait, rely on, and ask for" was not their style.

The rain had not stopped yet, but the supplies had arrived and a batch was distributed to the soldiers, making them smile. I don't know if it can prevent rheumatism, but at least it makes them much more comfortable when they are resting or working when it is not raining.

"This thing works great. Stick one near your joints, it'll warm you up and keep the cold away."

Although it is still autumn, it feels like winter when it rains in this place. In fact, the temperature here is not low in winter, but even after the rain, the air is extremely cold, and it feels uncomfortable to wear autumn clothes.

In this mountain forest, there is never a connection between "after the rain" and "sunny day".

"Yeah, it's a pity that this thing can't get wet, otherwise I can work even when it rains!"

"Don't worry, it will still work even if it rains. After finishing, go into the tent and stick it on again. It will still be comfortable, haha."

"..."

The soldiers were very optimistic. The harsh conditions did take a toll on their bodies, but they did not succumb to the difficulties and instead focused solely on their mission.

The rain finally stopped, and the thick fog covering the mountains gradually dissipated. Although the sun was still not visible, at least under the clouds several thousand meters high, the visibility was good.

The battalion command post received a notice from the superiors to prepare to transport the construction machinery!
After receiving the order, the soldiers gathered around the excavator, waiting for the transfer work to begin.

As everyone was waiting anxiously, a very special "..." sound came from the horizon.

Judging from the direction and height of the sound, is it an airplane? But it seems not to be, as many comrades have never heard such a sound of an airplane.

Soon, the sound was getting closer and closer, and in the distant sky, an object was flying closer and closer, gradually becoming clearly visible from a small black dot.

"The helicopter is coming!" some comrades shouted.

Although the comrades who were carrying out the transfer work knew that it would be a helicopter lift, this huge thing that was about to fly overhead still exceeded their imagination.

Some comrades have seen helicopters, but have never seen one this big.

The body of the aircraft was huge, several times larger than the V-5 they had seen before!

However, when this thing is released in the future, some military fans may be able to recognize it, but some will be confused. It looks like it, but it doesn’t look like it, because it doesn’t have short wings!
“This helicopter is so huge!”

"That's nonsense. If it's not big enough, it can't carry this thing!"

A soldier pointed to a seven-ton excavator on the ground, with a crushing head for breaking rocks.

The battalion commander was a little worried. The guy on the ground was not light. Could the helicopter withstand it?
As if in response to his concerns, the helicopter was already hovering above them, its huge body bringing a strong sense of oppression.

The comrades below were blown to and fro by the strong wind from the rotor and tried hard to keep themselves steady.

Several ropes were lowered from the helicopter. The soldiers tried hard to steady themselves in the strong wind and finally fixed the steel cables to the hook of the excavator with great difficulty.

The whole process lasted for several minutes. As the last rope was hung, the soldiers dispersed and one soldier waved two small flags towards the helicopter according to the pre-determined movements.

The sound of the helicopter rotor suddenly increased. In fact, the speed remained the same, but the tilt angle of the rotor changed.

Amid the cheers of the soldiers, the huge machine rose up, slowly lifting the bulky excavator below and flying towards the construction surface above.

Compared to people climbing mountains, helicopters are very fast. The pilot carefully hovered the aircraft above a small platform. This was the only available unloading point. The surrounding mountains were high and forests were dense, and the rocks were thousands of feet high. Only here was there a little space.

The excavator was placed steadily on the platform. The soldiers who had been prepared once again braved the strong wind, rushed forward, and quickly untied the rope from the machine.

Seeing the soldiers signaling "ready" with a flag, the helicopter pulled up directly without waiting for the steel cable to be retracted. Amid the cheers and waving of the soldiers, it flew into the distance while retracting the steel cable.

Hovering is a difficult technical job, so you have to move if you can. Waving to the helicopter that was going away, the battalion commander turned around and waved his hand: "Comrades! Follow me!"

Far away in the capital, comrades from the Land Equipment Bureau received a report on this operation.

While reading the report, a comrade said cheerfully: "The Russians' heavy helicopters are really useful. Things that we were helpless against before can now be easily solved with this helicopter."

Another laughed and said, "Yes, we have to thank our comrades in foreign business and foreign affairs for bringing back their big treasure. They themselves don't have much equipment."

This type of helicopter is none other than the famous Mi-26's older brother, the Mi-6, the Russians' first heavy helicopter.

The two brothers are easy to recognize, with their massive fuselages and a pair of very obvious stub wings that look like they were taken directly from an S2 propeller fighter.

Don't underestimate the Mi-6, it can carry 10 tons, or 8 tons of external loads. We have been envious of it ever since we learned about it.

How big is this load capacity? For example, the total weight of our later professional armed helicopters, with weapons mounted on them, is not as heavy as its hanging weight.

This product was developed in 54 and mass-produced in 59. It can be said to be new, brand new, and undisputedly new.

According to the original timeline, we started to purchase this thing many times starting from the mid-60s, but the Russians agreed and then went back on their word. After many attempts, we finally signed the contract in 70 and finally got a few in 71.

This time, just after the incident in 69, seems magical at first glance, doesn’t it?

Therefore, the relationship between countries in this world has never been a diode.

We were very smart in our purchase and bought three aircraft: one each for transport, airborne and rescue operations. The sound of the abacus beads was so deafening that it could be heard not only by the Russians but even by the United States across the ocean.

But compared to us at that time, this thing was so super that it was impossible to imitate it and achieve any success.

But under special requirements, this thing is really useful, and the design is quite clever. For example, this time, specifically for hovering and heavy-load lifting, it even removed the short wings on both sides to increase the efficiency of the rotor.

As for how in the world we got this "undisputed new equipment" so early, we have to ask Gao Zhendong's DJS-60DJ.

And since we have planes, we have to provide backup engines. We have obtained the same number of backup turboshaft engines as the number of planes.

One of them is now lying quietly in a workshop of a factory in Northeast China, surrounded by a large group of comrades with shining eyes.

To be honest, this D-25V turboshaft is a bit too big for our needs!
This machine has a power of 5500 horsepower...

So only two engines are enough to drive the huge Mi-6, although it is very difficult to drive it, so short wings have to be added to increase lift.

The factory where this D-25V is located is engaged in the development of turboshaft engines. It is true that although our turboshaft industry achieved success very late, we started very early, in the mid-60s.

And in this time and space, due to the influence of certain factors, it started even earlier.

Although the D-25V is too large, its principles and structure can still provide guidance and reference for smaller turboshaft engines, especially for those of us who are just starting out.

You should know that this is not something obtained secretly through special channels, but a genuine product with complete information!

It’s not design information, but it’s better than having nothing.

New product from the domestic market, with complete after-sales service!

Looking at this thing, the comrades in the factory were intoxicated. They looked at the real object and the information at the same time, and exclaimed in amazement.

“So this is how they think about it…”

"This material is not heat-resistant. 591 is much stronger than it." The production of 591 is not large. The number obtained by the Russians is not enough for fighter jets and bombers, and helicopters naturally cannot use this high-end product.

"This material is not very good. How did the Russians design this thing to be so powerful?" These were the words of a comrade who had been spoiled by the 6011 Campaign. Although the 6011 Campaign was mainly aimed at the agricultural sector and the th Ministry of Machine Building, any factory that was interested in developing turboshafts would naturally be able to enjoy the benefits.

"You have to accept it, Big Brother is Big Brother." The realistic behavior of something happening vs. nothing happening is revealed again.

"So this is the principle. I think I understand it a little bit..."

"Can this thing be installed on a single unit on the V-5?"

"I'm afraid not. This one is too thick and long, and it's hard to arrange. I have to get a smaller one."

"..."

Regardless of whether our turboshaft can succeed, at least the arrival of D-25V provides us with some new possibilities.

(End of this chapter)