After a loud "boom", all the onlookers jumped out of the cover and burst out with excited shouts: "Okay!"

This is the 14th round of tests on rockets by the US Army Weapons Agency. After repeated trial and exploration, and at the same time, under the pressure of German rocket weapons, American scientists burst out with infinite strength and finally achieved relatively ideal research results. The success of this test was marked by the success of this test. The prototype of the American 1 rocket developed by Professor Robert Goddard has been successfully completed 8 times in the last 10 test launches, and all of them were successful in the last 6 times, basically meeting the technical parameters and flight indicators, and can completely pass the formal acceptance.

However, the American Rockets were successful, but Professor Goddard finally couldn't support it. At the scene of the successful experiment, his body fell heavily.

"Professor!" People shouted and rushed forward, but could no longer save his life.

In order to catch up with Germany as soon as possible and make up for the gap in the United States in the rocket field, Professor Goddard was willing to overload his sick body at the last moment of his life and worked in a row. He fainted several times at his job. Although he was rescued every time, he could no longer save him this time. In the hospital emergency center, the doctor shook his head at everyone: "I have reminded the professor many times that he can't continue working like this, but obviously, he didn't listen."

On April 6, 1945, Professor Robert Goddard, a pioneer in the world rocket field, passed away. Compared with history, he left more than four months earlier, but compared with the unknown and unwilling ending in history, he can at least smile.

At the report meeting of the Joint Conference, Von Karmen introduced: "So far, our rockets have initially possessed practical capabilities, but there is still a big gap with Germany's level. In addition, the cruise rockets have also made some progress. After collecting wreckage on the Oak Ridge, we learned more, and the first batch of prototype designs will be completed in October."

In fact, the v1 missile is much less technically difficult than the v2. Carmen and others have known the characteristics of v1 for a long time. To imitate v1, the United States can produce finished products very early. However, Professor Goddard does not think that v1 is a mature product. Carmen holds a similar view. They are determined to directly use the cruise rocket with more technical difficulty and faster flight speed (similar to German v3). At that time, he was confident that he would shoot the left and right bows, but now it seems that time cannot be so fast.

"How much capability does the American 1 Rockets have now?"

"The warhead that can load 500 kilograms can fly about 320 kilometers, and the circular probability error is 20 kilometers."

"Where are the Germans?"

"A load of about 800 kg, a range of more than 1,200 kilometers, and a circular probability error of nearly 10 kilometers."

Everyone frowned after hearing this. Although everyone didn't know what the numbers meant, the differences in numbers were obviously unpleasant.

MacArthur asked hesitantly: "When will we reach the same level as Germany?"

"It may take 1,218 months. The extension of the rocket range does not mean that it can be achieved by increasing the propellant by increasing the propellant. It will increase the weight of the missile and increase the control difficulty, just like building an aircraft. If you want to speed, you must be equipped with a high-power engine. However, if the engine power is large, the volume will inevitably increase, and the weight will inevitably increase. In turn, it will affect the aerodynamic structure and appearance, and will drag down the speed." Carmen introduced, "Professor Goddard proposed the idea of ​​a multi-stage rocket. I think it works completely in theory. The Germans' new rocket also adopts this method. This shows that we are on the right path. As long as we go unwaveringly, we will definitely get results, and it only takes more time."

“Can’t this time be shortened?”

"It's basically difficult. Of course, we have a simplified and opportunistic way to reduce the weight of the warhead explosion part, but this is meaningless. A rocket that can fly 1,000 kilometers but can only carry a 50 kilogram warhead has no lethality at all, and at most it can only have psychological comfort."

Dewey nodded: "We must come down to the ground in scientific research projects. Although our rocket technology is still a little short and closer, we have at least it has. This is an amazing achievement. I have nominated Professor Robert Goddard for the Presidential Medal and Congressional Medal for his contribution to the US defense cause. I now urgently hope that the Rockets can devote themselves to actual combat and use the violent explosion to tell the Germans that they are not the only ones who can play Rockets in this world!"

Carmen was a little stunned, but nodded subconsciously.

"In May, I hope we can have 1,000 rockets that can be put into actual combat, with a range of 320 kilometers enough to hit from Costa Rica to Panama. If we can establish a rocket position in Recife, our deterrence range will be larger. In addition, I also urgently hope to study ship-based rockets, which can effectively make up for the shortcomings of limited range." Dewey talked freely, "The Joint Conference has decided to increase the allocation to you. No matter what conditions you put forward, as long as it can be met, I will definitely try my best to meet them. Funding is not a problem. There is a consensus among the three armies."

The head of the three armed forces of the land, sea and air nodded and told Carmen that the three military branches squeezed out more than $5 billion from the military expenditure this year to support the development of cutting-edge weapons, and the rocket project is the top priority. In addition to the funds, it is also planned to allow General Motors and some other large enterprises to specialize in rocket production. At present, the Air Force has cut off many models and has the spare production capacity to switch production. The cost of experimental rockets is about $250,000 per machine. If mass-produced, it is expected to be reduced to less than $80,000, which is almost equivalent to the price of a new aircraft. This wealthy American boss is still no problem.

"At present, we are trying to have peaceful contact with Germany to see if we can reach a more decent armistice agreement. If not, we have to consider launching an attack on Bermuda in May. This thorn is here. The threat is too great. We suspect that the Germans will use this as a rocket launch base to threaten the East Coast, which is extremely difficult to defend, so I am so eager to prepare rockets that can be used for actual combat." Dewey explained the reason, "This is a serious test for you, but I hope our scientists can withstand the pressure. America has never urgently needed cutting-edge weapons as it is now! This is not only a guarantee for winning battles, but also a source of strength to inspire the American people and revitalize confidence!"

"We are deeply satisfied with other resources. Now it's time is very tight. If possible, we want it." Von Karmen hesitated for dozens of seconds and still said the second half. "Can the country send spies to steal information about German rockets or other scientific research projects?"

His voice became very low: "It is immoral to have such an idea from a scientist's perspective, but since I put on this military uniform and fought for the American people, I have not regarded him as a simple academic issue, but rather a concern for the survival of the country. Moreover, since the Germans can send agents to destroy our scientific research projects, we should also be too tit for tooth and eye for eye!"

Originally, Carmen didn't know about the Manhattan project by level, but after Oak Ridge exploded, he understood after checking the scene that even if he didn't understand how to build an atomic bomb, he at least understood the principle of this thing in his heart. He was deeply angry when shocked.

Dewey was stunned for a moment and nodded immediately: "I will ask Director Donovan to find a way to do this, but you can't place all your hopes here."

"It's natural, we'll double down on it. As long as productivity keeps up, I promise you enough rockets can be harvested by the end of May."

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