The sh-1a, which deliberately ignored the armor problem, showed maneuver and firepower, which both satisfied Dowding.

Although he saw the data on the armor, in his opinion, this was the original design. He didn't know that the thickness of the armor was 4 times that of the current one, so there was no strong sense of gap.

Armor is a weak one, and its advantage is to have considerable firepower and mobility, which depends on what kind of war situation it is put into.

"Mr. Brigadier General, if you are interested, we have the fighter, Hellcat, and the D-11 in service. It is one of the best fighters in North America."

Seeing Dowtin fall into thinking, Johnson appropriately promoted other skunk products, and the D-11, which was valued by the US military, was the key point.

"I've known it." Dowding looked up at him and said proudly: "But we have enough fighter jets, the Hurricane-style produced by Hawke. Maybe you should know more about it."

The Hurricane fighter, manufactured by the British Hawk Company, is equipped with a liquid-cooled V-12 engine invented by Rolls-Royce, and other information is not very clear.

It is said that the military is very satisfied with this fighter and plans to gradually replace the existing main fighter and become the trump card in future battles.

Although government politicians are optimistic that war will be limited to a controllable local scope, the army still maintains a sense of crisis.

Not to mention Britain, even the American military across the Atlantic Ocean is prepared.

Orders for dc-4 and dc-101 are also generated.

"Then let's take a look at this." Li Zitao looked at Johnson and signaled him to take out the information he had prepared long ago.

p-38, lightning, 20mm caliber cannon, 4 0,5-inch machine guns, 1415 kilograms of explosives can be hung under the wings, and the flight speed...

"This is impossible." Dowding looked at him with a 'hell' look.

"Nothing is impossible. Brigadier General, our prototype will be completed soon. If you can stay for half a month, I believe you will see its power."

Li Zitao said with a light smile. He did not expect the development of "Lightning" to accelerate so much, thanks to Tesla and Donald Douglas.

The two of them cooperated to make the progress of "Lightning" progress leaps and bounds, and the prototype is already in production.

Relying on the strong industrial productivity of the Skunk R&D Center, Li Zitao was confident that he would go directly to production after the prototype was finalized, so he invited Dowding to stay for a few more days.

"Okay, I will wait for 15 more days, hoping to get a satisfactory reply." Dowding said firmly.

If the information in his hands is true, this fighter will be ahead of the times, and the current and rebuilt fighter jets are completely incomparable to it.

"God of General, you should consider how to get Congress to approve the transaction." Having money is a good friend, and Li Zitao's name for him simply goes from "brigadier general" to "general."

There is no need to worry about orders for dc-4 and cd-101. Dodge came for them, and the same is true for other inspection teams.

Dowding is also very interested in the 1A and B models of the helicopter sh series. If he can achieve the order for "Lightning", it would be a surprise.

However, whether Congress can pass it depends on the consultation between the two countries. After all, it involves national defense and the latest achievements, and it is difficult to let go in any country.

"I will communicate with the country about this matter." Dowding said with a solemn expression.

As long as he sees the data above evolve into reality with his own eyes, he will make the transaction no matter what the cost is spent.

I thought Daoding would act after seeing the real thing, but Li Zitao far underestimated the importance and temptation of "lightning".

The day after he arranged his residence, the Federal Arms Commission sent an investigation team to the skunk and asked for detailed data on the 'lightning' and the manufacturing progress.

"The prototype will be completed in about 10 days. After testing, it will be officially put into production in about half a month, with a monthly production volume of about 80 aircraft." Johnson handed over the sorted information to the other party.

In the oral report, he used many uncertain statements. After all, he has not really started production. Now he is only calculating based on the basis of the skunk and production capacity. No one can tell whether there will be problems in the manufacturing process.

After bringing all the information, the investigation team left after personally visiting the progress of the work, making some records.

The matters afterwards will be left to the two countries for negotiation. If the British really want them, there will always be a solution.

Before World War II, America also envied and yearned for the aristocratic life in Europe. There were not too many things for rich people to kneel down and lick the poor and empty aristocrats.

Washington's attitude towards Britain is also very ambiguous, guarded against and close, and eager to be recognized, allowing the two countries to maintain complex diplomatic relations.

Three days later, the French delegation arrived and led a major general. Visiting the skunk was the other party's second stop in the United States. They went to Curtis before.

Although Curtis has not yet been engaged in the research and development of fighter jets, its scale and R&D level cannot be underestimated.

There are also Republic Aircraft Corporation and North American Aircraft Corporations who need to be vigilant.

Compared to the skunks who came from behind, some people believe that ‘age’ is the best guarantee of quality.

However, after the other party watched the performance of s-4, s-101, sh1a, and sh1b one after another, this idea was greatly improved.

After learning about the specific data of "Lightning" and the news that the prototype will be seen in another week, the major general also chose to stay in Santa Barbara for a while.

The delegations of Spain, the Netherlands and the Soviet Union came a little late, but the time was just right for him, because when they arrived, the "Lightning" prototype was just completed.

"Everyone, our pilots are ready. Please keep your eyes wide open... Don't blink." Li Zitao said, pointing to a larger plane on the runway.

The aircraft of this era are not large in size, with a double-engine joint and a double-tailed brace structure that looks a bit like a silly man.

However, these are not the key points. The powerful firepower is as powerful as a rainstorm and the simple disassembly assembly technology make it easier to repair. The vulnerable surface supports multiple overlapping designs, making it difficult to break through the fuel tank and explode when it is attacked by shells.

Its powerful power and climbing height are also the reasons for favor.

The mockup has no spray paint on the exterior, and the steel nails look a bit rustic when exposed on the excuse of nakedness.

The plane started and saw that the propeller was rotating normally, the fire extinguishers on both sides were dragged down.

The plane gradually began to accelerate on the runway, and the first three landing gear allowed it to take off and land in complex and simple airports, which is also very important.

Strong firepower, capable of carrying explosives, and can take off and land at a simple airport.

Together, these conditions are simply developed specifically for the battlefield, and Li Zitao did not refute this.

"In March, the federal government issued a solicitation of a dual-engine interceptor, requiring a climbing height of 4500-6500, with a speed of subsonic speed, which is simple and safe, and has extremely strong firepower. This fighter was developed and manufactured for this."

Li Zitao proudly pointed to the sky, and the p-38 was sweeping the 'battlefield below with extremely strong force, and the wood chips flew around and the explosion sounded.

After the plane ceased fire hovered over the sky, the "battlefield" on the ground had been cleared to level. This is the advantage shown by "lightning".
Chapter completed!