Munitions Empire
Chapter 1270: 1189 The Stolen Office

Chapter 1270: 1189 The Stolen Office

In places torn by war, it’s not only the Mirage Country experiencing conflict. Battles are also fiercely unfolding along the real line of control between the Elves and the Dwarves.

The Elf Air Force has introduced a highly formidable fighter jet. The technology for this aircraft originates from the Great Tang Empire, but the Dwarves have no desire to strip away this final layer of subterfuge.

This world is inhabited by more than just the human race, and thus various types of steel helmets exist. The steel helmets used by the Elves are their own adaptations, with two openings designed on the sides of the M35 steel helmet.

Their ears can extend through these openings, ensuring comfort while allowing them to maintain their sense of hearing on the battlefield.

However, for their race, it is regrettable that they won’t be able to use the noise-canceling devices that will gradually become widespread in the future.

Compared to the intense chaos of the front lines, there remains a certain level of peace behind the Elven lines. Both sides are reluctant to fly deep into enemy territory for strategic bombings, as neither can afford the heavy losses of pilots.

Therefore, they have tacitly agreed to conduct bombings within approximately 300 kilometers of the frontline, maximizing pilot safety.

In fact, with the emergence of the 262 fighter jet, Dwarf bombers rarely fly across the battle lines to raid Elf cities; they mainly conduct strategic defense, concentrating limited pilots in fighter flight units.

With localized air superiority, the Elves found things much improved on the battlefield. The encirclement at Southwater Port has been broken, and both sides have gradually stabilized their positions. Although the Elves have lost some territory, they still maintain a balance of power with the Dwarves overall.

On the outskirts of the Osa Military Harbor, a massive factory is in operation. This is the most advanced aircraft production base of the Poplar Empire, financed heavily from the Great Tang Empire.

The number of guards at the entrance demonstrates the Poplar Empire’s emphasis on this factory: at least a platoon of guards is deployed on both sides of the gate, and the entrances are not mere decorations but real bunkers flanking a heavy iron gate.

The latest 262 fighter jets of the Poplar Empire are produced here. The Great Tang Empire exports some engines to the Poplar Empire, and the other components of the 262 planes are assembled here.

In the spacious aircraft workshop, workers are hard at work focused on the most advanced fighter jet on the Eastern Continent: the 262 jet fighter.

It has two powerful jet engines mounted under its wings, allowing the aircraft to reach speeds exceeding 800 kilometers per hour! It can easily chase down its prey and shoot them all down.

The swept-back wings and absence of propellers give this plane a very distinctive appearance, and the pointed nose gives it a more modern look.

Compared to the nose-inlet TA-183 and the Jian-6 used by the Great Tang Empire itself, this aircraft seems easier to equip with radar and convert into an all-weather fighter.

Unfortunately, given the Poplar Empire’s technological level, let alone installing radar in such confined spaces as planes, they haven’t even figured out how to handle radar on warships.

The good news is they can purchase from their allies, the Great Tang Empire. Tang Empire’s electronic products, especially radar products sold to the Poplar Empire and Great Qin Empire, are far more advanced than those produced domestically by the two countries.

Because the export threshold of technology from the Great Tang Empire is lowered, the Poplar Empire’s radar technology development is so slow, troubled, and unsatisfactory.

Once these technologies are exported, confidentiality is no longer relevant. Everyone knows stealing technology from the Great Tang Empire is suicide, but doing so from other countries is more like a vacation.

The Poplar Empire has already been infiltrated by spies from various countries, and it’s the same for other nations. Everyone knows keeping secrets is impossible, and any efforts related to confidentiality ultimately only delay things for a bit.

“Good morning!” an Elven worker greeted an engineer passing by, changing into his work attire, preparing for a busy day.

The Empire recently ordered 40 engines for the 262 fighter jets from the Great Tang. These engines must be quickly installed on the planes so the urgently needed 262 fighter jets on the frontline can be effectively supplemented.

The pilots are eagerly anticipating the new fighter jets. Previously, the Great Tang Empire sold a total of 55 of the 262s to the Poplar Empire. Now, three have crashed due to malfunctions, and six need repairs, leaving only 46 operational.

For the long defense line, these planes are clearly not enough: the Poplar Empire still needs to deploy about a dozen planes in the Imperial Capital for air defense deterrence, with the remaining planes dispersed along the entire frontline, where gathering 10 at a spot is considered a lot.

This time, the Great Tang Empire has approved the Poplar Empire’s purchase of engines for 20 aircraft. If all are produced, it could slightly alleviate the embarrassing shortage of fighter jets on the frontline.

If not for the scarcity of such fighter jets, the Dwarves could not possibly be so arrogant! They would have long been driven back home by the brave and battle-hardened Elf Troops.

“Morning!” The engineer politely returned the greeting before heading to his office with his briefcase.

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