Mobile Shelter

Chapter 50 Begins Modification

Even the latest model of batteries used in research institutes can only store about 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity per cubic meter.

The capacity of a typical household electric vehicle battery is only 50-70 kWh. Of course, because household electric vehicles use ordinary batteries, their size is much larger than that of the special batteries used in laboratories.

Perhaps because the modification process was already halfway through, Peng Qi only then informed Dong Qi of the detailed information about the electromagnetic gun.

The projectiles used in this electromagnetic railgun have a caliber of 100 millimeters.

Manufacturing the projectiles requires a special alloy formula, and a solid metal projectile weighs approximately twelve kilograms.

Each launch consumes approximately 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity.

The initial velocity of the shot can reach 2500 meters per second.

Theoretically, the precision strike range does indeed reach 100 kilometers.

Looking at these parameters alone, the data is not impressive. It not only fails to reach an advanced level, but is actually quite backward and belongs to outdated technology. It should not be included in the research project at all.

However, Peng Qi did not let Dong Qi down in this regard. In fact, Peng Qi's research project did make some significant breakthroughs.

First, there's the technological innovation of short-barreled firing. Normally, to increase the range of electromagnetic weapons, it's necessary to extend the barrel size.

Under normal circumstances, to use a 100mm projectile, the barrel length of an electromagnetic railgun would be at least nearly ten meters, while the barrel length of the one mounted on top of Dong Qi's vehicle is less than two meters.

Furthermore, the electromagnetic railgun requires a long period of charging and cooling after each firing, and the time interval between two firings is very long.

However, the electromagnetic railgun designed by Peng Qi is a dual-barrel structure, which can fire twice in a short period of time to attack different targets. Although the second firing must be initiated within thirty seconds, thirty seconds is more than enough time to use radar to lock onto the second target.

However, although in theory the precise attack range can reach 100 kilometers, it requires the installation of relevant radar for aiming assistance.

During the installation process, Peng Qi did not mention the relevant topic at all, which means that the actual attack accuracy of this electromagnetic weapon is only within the line of sight, thus directly limiting the effective killing distance of the electromagnetic gun.

However, because real-world testing was required, Peng Qi still installed a slightly more advanced radar on Dong Qi's car.

It can detect large targets (tank and armored units) within a range of 20 kilometers.

It can scan small targets (humans) within a ten-kilometer range.

It can accurately lock onto micro-targets (small drones) within a five-kilometer radius.

In addition, Dong Qi was equipped with a large battery with a volume of about 2.5 cubic meters and a capacity of 500 kilowatts.

In addition, Peng Qi thoughtfully installed a fully covered protective shield for the electromagnetic gun.

When not in use, the electromagnetic railgun can be completely covered to prevent accidental damage.

When using an electromagnetic gun, the protective shield can be lowered and retracted into the base of the electromagnetic gun. This allows the gun muzzle to be rotated freely without affecting the gun's heat dissipation system.

After this modification, Dong Qi's signature car now has a heavy weapon.

After adding heavy firepower to Dong Qi's signature vehicle, this modification is basically complete.

Peng Qi then immediately calculated the merit points required for this renovation for Dong Qi: "Team Leader Yang should have mentioned to you that I'm offering free design services, but you'll still need to bear the specific costs of the renovation yourself."

Although Peng Qi treated Dong Qi as a guinea pig in this transformation, Dong Qi ultimately gained many benefits from the process, so he didn't refute Peng Qi's words.

Seeing that Dong Qi agreed with his words, Peng Qi continued:

"Please ask Luo Yun to use his special ability to expand the space inside your car. This will require 20,000 merit points."

The electromagnetic cannon mounted on the roof of the vehicle has earned 30,000 merits.

The super battery installed in the car has a merit of 5,000.

Finally, there's the installation of individual soldier radar, which requires 120,000 merit points.

As for other labor costs and other spare parts, the total is three thousand merit points.

In total, all these projects will require you to spend 178,000 merit points.

Upon hearing that so many merits were required, Dong Qi was momentarily stunned. If he were to exchange merits for the corpses of mutated marine creatures as Yang Tianhua had mentioned, then Dong Qi would need to hand over 1.78 million complete corpses of mutated marine creatures.

However, if the electromagnetic cannon on the roof of the vehicle is used to attack those invading mutated marine creatures, not only will the attacked target not be left with an intact corpse, but after the attack, other mutated marine creatures nearby may not be able to leave with an intact corpse either.

Seeing the bitter expression on Dong Qi's face, Peng Qi comforted him, "Actually, if you feel that this renovation cost too much, I happen to have a custom-made project that would be suitable for you."

This refers to the practical testing of the Thunder Dragon Electromagnetic Cannon. In accordance with the practical testing tasks issued by the research institute, practical tests were carried out one by one under the supervision of observers.

You will receive 1,000 merit points for each completed practical test.

Furthermore, each project must be tested at least three times, and some projects even require multiple rounds of testing.

If all goes well, you will be able to earn at least 100,000 merit points by completing this customized task.

Furthermore, if the researchers are not satisfied with the equipment installed on the vehicle after all practical tests are completed, they can remove all the equipment at the original price.

However, I must remind you that if you choose to remove the added equipment, the existing radar will be removed first, regardless of whether you like it or not.

Upon hearing Peng Qi's words, Dong Qi immediately rolled his eyes. After all, in Dong Qi's opinion, the most useful thing in this renovation was the radar.

Of the other modifications, only the space expansion was somewhat useful. Other modifications, even the addition of electromagnetic cannons, were dispensable to Dong Qi.

After seeing that Dong Qi remained silent and did not refute, Peng Qi immediately took out a contract, listing the specific process of the renovation and the merit points spent during the renovation, and then handed it to Dong Qi for him to sign and confirm.

Dong Qi carefully reviewed the contents of the contract in his hand and found that it was a standard contract, not complicated, and the contents were clear and concise.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. With a research institute directly under the imperial court as the contracting party, and dealing with individual contractors like Dong Qi, even without this contract, individual contractors wouldn't dare to default on payments unless their lives were threatened.

Having Dong Qi sign the contract was merely to show that the renovation procedures were complete and that Dong Qi was entirely voluntary throughout the process, without any coercion.

Since there was no way to resist, Dong Qi quickly signed the contract.

After Dong Qi signed the contract, Peng Qi said, "Since I find you agreeable, I'll give you some pointers. During the period of completing the customized task, you can come to the research institute to recharge. Each unit of electricity only costs three merit points."