Su Peng was wearing a training uniform, standing next to J-10D No. 008, with a serious face, pointing his right hand at the air refueling pipe on the nose of the aircraft, and explained carefully:
"The rendezvous is a scheduled rendezvous and a route rendezvous. It will be arranged in advance. The tanker flies along an oval route. Only the straight lines on both sides of the oval are the refueling intervals. Docking is the most difficult part of the entire refueling process. The refueling pipe and the oil pipe need to be accurately connected. Our military's tankers use hose floating anchor aerial refueling technology, and the hose refueling interface is extremely sensitive to air turbulence, which makes the docking process extremely difficult and dangerous."
Zhou Haiduan sat on a small military bench, holding technical information about aerial refueling in both hands and explaining in detail. He was not impatient at all. He listened to Su Peng's explanation calmly and absorbed useful experience.
Although useful experience is better than nothing, Zhou Hai has already memorized the knowledge content of the theoretical courses. After conducting hundreds of mental simulations, he has completely mastered the technology of aerial refueling.
However, the attitude must be correct.
Only by studying patiently, keeping your original attitude, and being down-to-earth can you master more things and eventually reach the top step by step.
Soldiers, be arrogant and impatient!
"The refueling stage is the second most difficult. After the refueling operation is successfully docked, the fuel enters the airframe fuel tank, causing the center of gravity and balance of the airframe to change. However, there is no need to worry about this. The fourth-generation optical transmission control system and intelligent avionics system adopted by the J-10d It will automatically adjust the status and speed of the fuselage. As long as there are no errors, there will basically be no disconnection resulting in aviation fuel flying around."
Looking at Zhou Hai who was concentrating, Su Peng's expression remained unchanged and he continued: "As for the disbandment process, it is generally called disengagement. As the name suggests, it is to disconnect from the tanker, quickly leave the refueling area, and give up the position. Do you understand? In general "Aerial refueling, which seems to be more difficult, is just like that, not as good as carrier-based aircraft taking off and landing at night."
At the end of the sentence, the most familiar mantra came out.
Aerial refueling and carrier-based aircraft taking off and landing at night are not at the same level of difficulty. The former can be easily mastered as long as you are willing to work hard and accumulate time and experience.
As for the latter, only the most elite HNA carrier-based fighter pilots can carry out night take-off and landing flights from an aircraft carrier, which is rare.
"clear."
Zhou Hai nodded after listening.
"Okay, get ready to get on the plane. Just talk about the theory casually. I guess you know it too."
Su Peng smiled at Zhou Hai and said sternly: "Today's dual-plane formation, Comrade Lao Yang's training requirement for you is to successfully dock within three times. I hope you can succeed in the first time."
After finishing his words, he gestured to Liu Honglin, the captain of the Second Maintenance Squadron who had just finished his work, to prepare for takeoff.
Zhou Hai let out a breath, stood up, put down the technical information in his hands, turned around, picked up the tactical tablet and backpack placed next to him, and prepared to board the plane.
To put it bluntly, it is most practical to carry out actual training.
Squadron leader Liu Honglin and several ground crew members got busy, adding fuel and carrying out pre-takeoff inspections around the aircraft body.
Not long after, two J-10D Fire Dragons were ready. Su Peng's plane took off first, and was pulled out of the parking space by a small tractor to the take-off section of the hangar.
"See you in the sky, Zero."
Su Peng, who entered the cockpit along the boarding ladder, put on a bright and dazzling gold helmet and shouted to Zhou Hai.
"See you in the sky, Overlord." Zhou Hai waved his hand and responded.
The No. 008 J-10D glass canopy slowly closed downwards. Ten seconds later, the turbofan engine was successfully started. Su Peng, who was fully armed, gave everyone a thumbs up and controlled the War Eagle to start smoothly and leave the No. 2 cave hangar.
Zhou Hai followed closely, put on his sharp-eyed helmet, boarded the brand-new No. 012 J-10d 'Fire Dragon', sat on the ejection seat of the cockpit, confirmed his fingerprints and voiceprints, turned on the avionics system, and waited for the automatic launch. Check, and then cooperate with Liu Honglin and others to start the engine.
Everything follows the process, familiar and smooth.
Today, my second flight after my solo flight.
"Buzz!"
Ten seconds later, with blue high-temperature tail flames emitting from the jagged nozzle, the entire J-10d Fire Dragon left the hangar, passed through the access road, and headed towards the main runway of the base.
In the distance, the No. 008 J-10d taxiing at high speed has raised its proud head, changed the angle of attack of the fuselage, and swept towards the blue sky. The still gentle morning light shrouded the body, as if it was wearing a golden battle suit.
Zhou Hai did not hesitate. After the tower gave the takeoff permission and ground parameters, he turned to the main runway, pushed up the throttle, accelerated the taxi, and faced the blue sky.
"Call zero, this is Overlord. Climb to an altitude of 11,000 meters. The mission route and related data have been transmitted. The tanker model is IL-78. The target airspace is located 200 kilometers northwest. The refueling altitude is 4,500 meters. The weather forecast shows cloudy ." Su Peng's voice immediately came out from the encrypted radio communication channel.
"Zero received, climbing."
Zhou Hai pulled the stick back, keeping the aircraft in a horizontal posture, and clicked to view relevant information about the target airspace.
The Il-78 tanker was developed based on the prototype of the Il-76 strategic transport aircraft. It uses four high-bypass ratio and high-thrust turbofan engines. It is known as the "King" in the field of tankers. Its comprehensive performance far exceeds that of the American KC. -135a tanker, the basic model can provide a maximum fuel capacity of up to 65 tons, which can easily meet the fuel needs of 10 J-10ds.
The latest improved IL-78m tanker has a maximum fuel capacity of up to 106 tons. It stands at the pinnacle of the world's tanker series and greatly enhances the long-range combat power of the air force of the country where it is equipped.
Zhou Hai steadily maintained a climbing state, controlled the war eagle under him, and flew to an altitude of 10,000 meters, complementing the 008 J-10d not far away. He adjusted the flight distance and attitude to form a two-plane formation.
More than a minute later, the two war eagles passed through the mid- and low-altitude clouds like sharp swords and climbed to the predetermined flight height. The jagged vector nozzles almost ignored the influence of the thin atmosphere at high altitudes. They adjusted their angles and cooperated with the canards to give the aircraft excellent maneuverability. Like a swift, nimble and agile, it can recover easily, in sharp contrast to the previous J-10s and L-15C Falcons.
Altitude 11,000 meters, speed Mach 8.
"Zero, let me ask you a question." After the plane was able to fly smoothly along the route, Su Peng's somewhat confused voice sounded on the radio channel.
"What's the problem? Overlord." Zhou Hai was confused.
Su Peng said slowly: "Do you think it is better to fly the J-20 or become an astronaut?"
"Astronaut?"
Zhou Hai was stunned when he heard this question, and his eyes couldn't help but cast towards the sky above his head.
The top of the sky, and further up, is the starry sky!
Su Peng suddenly asked why?
Wait, are you saying that astronauts are being selected?
"A group of astronauts will probably be recruited in the next two years. I am a little hesitant and don't know whether I should sign up." Su Peng said slowly.
ps: Su Rui is Zuo Xue's mentor, and Su Peng is the captain of Haiyan Squadron and the Golden Helmet Elite. I confused the two when I was coding before, sorry.
