Chapter 736: A Different Test Flight Performance
More than three hours later, after the 238 nuclear submarine successfully arrived in the designated waters and completed the strategic counterattack exercise in the heart of the United States, the 239 nuclear submarine also successfully arrived in the target waters and completed the established strategic exercise. After this unprecedented voyage of the 238 and 239 nuclear submarines, the Military Commission improved the three-in-one strategic strike system of land-based, air-based and sea-based.
Terminator Generation I and 097-class nuclear submarines began to carry real nuclear weapons to prepare for war, allowing the People's Liberation Army to finally have complete strategic nuclear counterattack power.
After finishing research on beam energy electromagnetic wave emitters, Duke also returned to the Hidden Dragon and Shenlong Project.
When the National Day in 2020 came, Duke and Cai Siqiang did not care about holidays, but instead sat in the VIP seat at Chengfei's test flight venue as guests. Together with a group of military representatives from several friendly countries, they prepared to watch the first public flight performance of Chengfei's foreign trade two heroes, the second generation of the Fighter-Yong and the J-10P.
Qin Tairan sat next to Duke, used a telescope to observe the fighter planes parked at the airport in front, and asked strangely, "Duke, today we are preparing to test flights of several fighter planes. Why did I see four fighter planes on the airport preparing for takeoff?"
"The four prototypes will be all dispatched," Duke replied, "the highlight of today is the formation confrontation of the four prototypes."
Qin Tairan was shocked, "What?! You are going to use prototypes to fight in formation. Isn't this too risky? You should know that today not only has the general assembly, but also has senior leaders from the General Staff, but also military officers from eight countries in Asia and Africa. Nothing can go wrong."
Qin Tairan never expected that Cheng Fei and DSM would be so bold this time, and they would dare to use the second generation of Xiaolong and J-10P prototypes directly as mass production machines.
"It's okay, this time we use a brand new three-dimensional electronic simulation simulation design and testing system, as well as an intelligent production line to complete the design and production of these two models, realizing a full digital process from design to production, so there is almost no difference between prototype production and mass production of models," Duke replied easily. "We have done very sufficient design simulation verification tests in the design stage, and the design quality is very certain. The current prototypes are actually very complete products and performed very well in the previous test flights. Today, when facing our customers, of course, we have to take some surprising actions to directly impress them."
Qin Tairan shook his head, obviously still somewhat reserved for Duke and the others' completely disregarded routine. Although he took over AVIC, he still had some concepts about the development of a fighter jet in his mind. It usually takes several years to complete, and some key models of fighter jets even take more than ten years.
Although the second generation of the Fifthlon Generation and the J-10P are considered improved models, most of the designs borrow from the previous Fifthlon Generation and the J-10B, they are still an important modification after all, and new changes have been made in the avionics system, power system and radar fire control system.
However, Duke never said something unsure, so although Qin Tairan had some reservations in his heart, he didn't say anything else.
However, when the four second-generation J-10P prototypes took off one after another, the Pakistani and Persians sitting on the side could not sit still. They pulled Director Gao Zegao, who was accompanying the 611th station next to him, "Gao, aren't we watching the new model of fighter jets today? Why are the four fighter jets taking off together now? What's going on?" asked Pakistan Air Force Major General Beto Rahul.
"General Rahul, all of these four fighter jets are new models. If you carefully observe their weapon mounts and wing designs, it is a significant difference from the old fighter jets, because we have greatly improved the layout of the wings, making the take-off distance shorter and the air maneuverability stronger." Director Gao replied proudly, "The reason why four prototypes were dispatched at once for test flight performances is because we have strong confidence in the quality of the fighter jets. We do not think it is necessary to waste the guests' precious time and show all the projects we are preparing to perform to all distinguished guests at once."
However, Gao Zegao didn't say one thing, that is, according to Cai Siqiang's statement, if there is no unexpected shocking effect, how can you easily take out a lot of money from your pocket?
However, Gao Zegao is indeed very confident in his products. After in-depth cooperation with DSM, while comprehensively improving the design system, introducing various super-small machines and new three-dimensional simulation design and testing systems produced by SAL, Chengfei Manufacturing Factory also spent huge amounts of money to transform a fully digital intelligent production line, using tens of billions of dollars to cooperate with Shenda Machine Tool, the newly transformed and built a fully digital flexible manufacturing center, which can realize the collinear production of most components of the JF-10, J-20.
With full horsepower, this ultra-modern manufacturing center will produce a monthly fighter jet that will reach a production capacity of 30 fuselages.
Major General Rahul looked disbelief after hearing Director Gao's words, but seeing Director Gao was not like a joke, he picked up the telescope and began to carefully observe the fighter planes that were already in the air at this moment. Sure enough, Rahul, who was extremely familiar with the JF-17, soon discovered that the two JF-17 in the air were obviously different from the old models.
"High, the engines of the new Thunderbolt Fighter seem to be different." Rahul suddenly found that the color of the tail flame of the new Xiaolong is somewhat different. However, for Pakistanis, they are still used to calling the Xiaolong Fighter Fighter to stop the Thunderbolt Fighter, "Did you use a new engine?"
"General Rahul has good eyesight. This is using our latest WS-10D engine. This engine produced using a new process has a normal thrust of 10 tons, an afterburner thrust of 11.8 tons, and a thrust-to-weight ratio of 9.3." Gao Zegao was even more proud when he heard about Rahul's problem and took the opportunity to recommend the highlights of the new fighter. "Now with the new engine, the maneuverability of the JF-10P has been greatly enhanced."
As if to prove his words, the four fighter jets in the air made a "cobra maneuver" at the same time. "This is impossible!" Major General Aung San, the representative of the Myanmar Air Force, shouted in disbelief. The Chinese told him that they were here to watch a new aircraft test flight exercise today, but from the start of takeoff, China's performance was not like a test flight, but more like a shockingly designed performance.
"General Aung San, this is indeed a test flight. When our Air Force test pilot completed the performance, we welcome General Aung San to test flight on site. This time we adopted a new design and production process. Although it is a prototype, the quality is the same as the production method of mass-produced aircraft in the future." Xu Feng, deputy chief engineer of the 611 Institute who accompanied the explanation next to General Aung San, replied confidently.
The countries that came to watch the test flight today are all prospective customers that Cheng Fei is focusing on. Cheng Fei also has both young and old men and women who have come out together to find their partner to explain at any time, and be sure to impress them at one time.
After hearing Xu Feng's words, Major General Aung San Air Force was stunned. If the Chinese dared to make such a statement, they would naturally not make any moves on the plane. Major General Aung San Air Force himself is a rare excellent pilot of the Myanmar Air Force. He is very familiar with the Chinese Xiaolong and J-10. For the Xiaolong, General Aung San is a special pilot in Myanmar and has thousands of hours of flight time. After China opened the sales of some early models of J-10, General Aung San was also the first Myanmar pilot to receive J-10B flight training.
So if it is a new model, General Aung San will know if it is a new model.
However, China's arrangement this time was really surprising. The confidence in the prototype was so outrageous. The flight movements that could only be seen in stunt performances are now constantly being shown in a test flight. The strong power of the WS-13D engine allowed several test pilots of the Air Force to be at ease.
After performing more than half an hour of special stunts in the air, the four prototypes conducted two-machine marshalling confrontation exercises. In this close-range combat confrontation, the J-10P even won with its smaller body, which is easier to lock in the opponent than the J-10P.
However, these are not the climax of the performance. After the performance of the Chinese personnel, the Pakistanis, Persians, Burmese and Bangladeshis who strongly demanded the test flights to get their wishes and got into the cockpits of the four prototypes.
Looking at everything familiar and unfamiliar inside, these exotic air force representatives quickly determined that this was a brand new fighter. Three large magic mirror displays concentrated all the information of the fighter on it, making people see at a glance. Pakistani Air Force Major General Rahul was the first to discover the major changes in the JF-11 fighter jet. The radar system and combat system displayed on the display are brand new, and the radar has become a new type of phased array radar that he has never seen before.
Major General of the Rahul Air Force and Persian Mohammed Jalade Air Force piloted the second generation of the Fifth-long as Group A, and carried out a simulated confrontation with Major General Aung San and Bangladean Ka. Major General of the Chabar Air Force piloted the J-10P Group B. Major General Rahul, who took off first, quickly felt the difference between the new Fifth-long. The powerful WS-10D made the new Fifth-long, which made the lighter body reach the takeoff speed almost 100 meters in advance.
When Jalade also flew into the air, they soon discovered the first change of the new combat system. The two sides completely shared the radar system, and the two people's radar systems were seamlessly connected through the combat system. Judging from the options of the combat system, the two sides also shared the weapon system, which means that their two aircraft are completely a seamlessly connected combat unit in the sky!
Although this function has been simplified compared to the original Pakistani version of the theater combat system, it can make up to 12 aircraft to form a small joint combat unit, but compared to the former, it can now be achieved without the need for air early warning aircraft command.
This is a very flexible and low-cost design, which is too considerate for poor buddies like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Therefore, when these major generals of the Air Force came down for half an hour, they all surrounded Director Gao.
They all asked the same question, when will this model be available and how much does it cost!
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Chapter completed!