Black Corporation: Joseon

Episode 1045: The Age of War – The Age of Copycat. (4)

Word of the air battle in Lorraine soon reached Area 51. The senior craftsmen who heard the story became thoughtful and placed their hands on their foreheads.

“Oh my gosh…”

“I feel dizzy…”

“Why are you doing that? Haven’t we also often talked about ‘should we put a freight car on top?’”

In response to the young craftsmen’s questions, the older workers answered with their hands still on their foreheads.

“If we put it on first, we wouldn’t worry.”

“That was a mistake. I should have put it on when it came out.”

“So why is that? Wouldn’t it be okay to put it on now?”

The seniors sighed in unison at the words of the young craftsmen.

“Whoa, you guys haven’t even been working here for a day or two, so you still don’t know?”

“Yes?”

“Have you forgotten what the personalities of your superiors are?”

“If they think it’s okay, they are people who say, ‘Then what if we add artillery?’ regardless of whether they are civil or non-class!” But they say freight cars have already been loaded in Europe? What happens then? These are the people who will write orders that say, ‘We will lay fire!’ If you don’t believe me, you can bet!”

“Ah…”

At that time, a gloomy voice from the ball field manager came from behind.

“You don’t have to bet. The order has come down.”

“Oh!”

* * *

The craftsmen all screamed, but soon they all started working passionately.

“Our empire was the first to make both monks and self-flying monks! We can’t fall behind!”

Whatever the reason, it was a matter of pride.

As time passed, more detailed information arrived from Europe.

-European self-powered flying aircraft are equipped with steam engines like the Imperials.

-Air is supplied by steam engines. Filling the air sacs by heating and gaining propulsion is the same as in our empire.

-The problem is the steam engine. Its performance is lower than that of our empire.

-Therefore, the steam engine mounted on the self-powered flying acetabulum can only barely lift the acetabulum and move the acetabulum.

-The speed is also slower than the Imperial, the range is short, and the payload is small.

-If we look at the situation of the self-powered flying aircraft currently fighting in Lorraine, it is as follows.

A. Coal and water are carried to a minimum.

B. Steam engines. The engine part of the engine is also made thin enough to maintain the minimum level of safety to reduce weight. Instead, lifespan is given up.

D. The freight cars loaded on the Bigu only have 2 to 3 doors.

Craftsmen who confirmed the information expressed doubts.

“Hmm…”

“I understand ㄱ and ㄷ, but ㄴ is a bit strange? Making the steel plate of the engine part thin enough to maintain safety? Isn’t that something you can just make thinner? It’s only been a few months since the war broke out, so is that possible? “They’re so talented?”

“No matter how much you give up your life, it’s not an easy task, right? If you do something wrong, it will drastically shorten not only the lifespan of the steam engine, but the lifespan of the person riding the acetabulum and the person building the engine, right?” It takes

a lot of experience to make the steel plates of the boiler of a steam engine and the tank that compresses and traps water vapor at high pressure to an appropriate thickness. It was necessary. It wasn’t long before additional information came in, as if they were aware of the curiosity of the artisans in Area 51.”

“…So, you’ve been studying our empire’s self-flying monks since then?”

“Somehow…”

“Then that’s right. It was a bit strange that we were only carrying the bare minimum of coal and water.”

“Then…”

“Okay! Divide the cards!”

The craftsmen of Area 51 divided into two groups and began work under the command of Fieldmaster Gong. One group began improving self-powered flight equipment. The first thing they did was to remove the steam engine from the acetabulum and install a new external combustion engine – the Stirling engine.

Since Hyang first came up with the idea, new external combustion engines have made significant progress. At first, all we could do was barely launch a small model, but now it has developed to a point where it is quite usable.

“It’s not good enough to be used on an iron horse or ship, but it’s good enough for a self-propelled flight.”

“The best thing is that with the use of oil, there is no need to transport coal or water!”

As the craftsmen said, the new external combustion engine went well with the self-powered flying machine. By using oil as fuel, it was possible to load less than coal. Not having to carry additional water was the best gift.

In addition, by using improved steel, steel alloy, and balsa wood, the Bigu’s hull was able to be made lighter and more rigid. As these results came together, the new self-powered flight acetabulum became faster and more rigid.

What the other group was clinging to was the canvas mounted on Bigu.

“You can’t mount artillery pieces used by the Army or Navy.”

“But it’s a bit weird to drive a freight car.”

Craftsmen who were worried over and over again looked for incense.

“Hmm… That’s right.”

After hearing the artisans’ complaints, Hyang thought for a moment and then asked a question.

“What is the caliber of bullets currently used in long guns and freight cars?”

“It’s 20%.”

“It’s 20% of 1 inch, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then let’s raise it to 50% and increase the charge a bit. Keep the rapid fire performance intact.”

The craftsmen who heard the scent’s suggestion immediately got the idea and bowed their heads with bright faces.

“I will! I am devastated!”

Hyang muttered softly as he looked at the craftsmen leaving excitedly.

“Is the notoriety of ‘cal.50’ starting again?”

The scent provided direction, but development was not easy.

“A good bullet was found, but the problem is whether it is a gun or a boxcar to fire.”

The biggest problem that Hyang mentioned was ‘maintaining rapid fire performance’. When trying to increase the size of the side-by-side freight car currently in use, there was a problem that it became too heavy. However, when the size of the general artillery was reduced, rapid fire performance became a problem.

In the end, the scent had to come out again.

“This problem is more about Browning than da Vinci, but it would take another 300 years for Browning to be born… Tsk tsk tsk…” I

squeezed out as much scent as I could from my memory, licking my lips with regret.

“By the way, at that time, old man Yang Deok completely disassembled the M2 and showed it to me, what did it look like…”

Hyang created a new weapon, making the most of his 21st century memories and past experiences.

This was the birth of the ‘Gap-sik heavy vehicle’.

When the new bullet, the new freight car to be used for it, and the bullet belt made of steel alloy were completed, a demonstration was held with all the prefects and officials in attendance. After confirming the performance of the new weapon, high-ranking commanders of the Army and Navy immediately rushed to the county to file a complaint.

“Those heavy trucks must be mass-produced!”

“Is it necessary for both the Army and the Navy?”

“That’s right!”

-When fighting at sea, there are times when you encounter unexpectedly difficult situations. That is, when it is too close to use artillery or when the target is small, but when the distance is too far to use a wagon, or when you encounter an enemy that can only defend against the bullets of a wagon.

The new heavy vehicle is optimal for solving such cases.

-The same goes for the army. There are surprisingly many types of cover that can block bullets from long guns or freight cars. However, a heavy truck can break through this.

“Hmm…”

When Hyeon looked slightly worried after hearing the remarks of the imperial army’s high-ranking commanders, the commanders immediately continued speaking.

“If we produce in large quantities, the unit cost can be greatly reduced!”

“I’ll think positively.”

“I’m devastated!”

It was said that if the emperor, Hyeon, thought positively, he would approve it immediately. And in fact, the mass production and adoption of this new type of heavy armored vehicle was decided. It was a Gap-type heavy vehicle that was nicknamed ‘the most imperial weapon’ and ‘the veteran who experienced mountain warfare, heavy warfare, and heavy warfare’ thanks to the decision of the local government.

* * *

When the development of the Gap-sik Chinese vehicle was in full swing, Hyang received a letter from Wan.

“I knew it would be like this…”

The contents of the letter Wan sent were simple and clear.

-Now the sky will be ruled by flying birds hahahaha!

“When it comes to flying, he’s worse than me… Tsk.”

Hyang, who lightly savored Wan’s letter, smiled strangely.

“But I can’t give in. Anyway, I was the one who made the first decision. And I have a cheat key.”

Hyang, who was muttering softly and rummaging through a drawer on one side, shouted out.

“Is there a coffin outside?”

“Did you invite me, Your Majesty?”

“Go and get Da Vinci.”

“Eh, Your Majesty.”

* * *

After a while, Da Vinci arrived and Hyang spread the paper on the desk.

“It’s a hack I was thinking of.”

“Huh? Are you saying you’re installing a new external combustion engine?”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm…”

Da Vinci’s eyes lit up and he looked at the concept map presented by Hyang.

“It is difficult to know success or failure until the proper design is completed and actually built. However, the chances of success seem quite high.”

“Is that so? I’ll leave it to you.”

“I understand.”

After receiving the assignment from Hyang, Da Vinci went straight to Area 51 and visited the ball yard.

“I heard Tae Sang-tae was looking for you? What’s going on?”

“That’s what we expected.”

“Fly?”

“Fly.”

In response to Da Vinci’s answer, Gong Yazhang nodded silently. They were two people who heard news about Area 52 through regular flights between the main site and the new site. When Wan was appointed to Shinji and heard that more and more emphasis was being placed on flying machine research, Field Manager Gong looked as if he had expected that to happen.

“It’s only natural that Sang-tae’s favorite thing is flying.”

In such a situation, news from the Lorraine region was delivered. It was natural that Sang-tae Wan would not stay still, and if that were to happen…

“Tae Sang-tae is not the kind of person who will stay still.”

Therefore, Gong Yajang and Da Vinci were also making their own preparations. Gong Yajang, who had been carefully examining the concept drawing drawn by Hyang, looked at Da Vinci.

“Sounds like fun?”

“Is that so?”

“I guess we should get the kids together.”

“Should we send someone to the industry-academia research institute to ask for help?”

“Of course! There has to be someone who can calculate it properly! Wait…Hmm…I guess I’ll have to report it to His Majesty the Crown Prince. “Everyone in the lab has heavy hips and doesn’t move easily.”

Thus, the development of the flying machine based on the concept map presented by Hyang was started again. As Da Vinci, Gong Yajang, and several other people were hanging on the flying machine and moving around, Hyang noticed something different. I was thinking,

“Let’s see… there’s already a dogfight going on in Lorraine. And it may fail again, but flying machines with their own propulsion are also coming out, and if that happens, there will be talk of attaching freight cars to the flying machines as well. Since that’s how history goes… then… shall we make some pocket money here?”

With a strange smile, Hyang started drawing on paper.

The device that Hyang thought was a ‘pocket money earner’ was ‘synchronized gears’. It was the interlocking trigger used.

’ “Attaching a machine gun to the wing is impossible without an electric trigger. However, a machine gun mounted on the nose can be mounted as long as you have a quality cable and a gear wheel. No, there is no need for a cable because the pilot can pull the trigger himself if necessary. But if you put it on the nose, this linkage device is essential in any case.”