Before setting off, Kadar had already done his homework and was determined not to sink the J-11B developed by Hoy, er, Shen Fei.
The J-11B is a single-seat, twin-engine heavy-duty air superiority fighter based on the Su-27SK 'Flanker'. It is the latest improved version of the J-11 series. It is equipped with two Taihang engines and uses modern avionics and airborne pulse sensors. The overall performance and combat effectiveness of Puller radar is the standard third generation and cannot reach the level of the third and a half generations.
The life of this heavy fighter can be described as tragic. When it was born fourteen years ago, it was already lagging behind and could not keep up with the trend of development and technical requirements of the new era. Its real significance is just to achieve 100% domestic production of the Su-27SK 'Flanker' ization, the performance improvement is better than nothing.
The first iconic product from Shen Fei to Shen Hoy!
Of course, it is undeniable that this heavy fighter with lagging performance and technical indicators is still younger and more advanced than the F-14A 'Panda' and MiG-29A 'Fulcrum' of the Chinese Air Force.
But this does not mean that it will be purchased. The J-11B is by no means a target of the Iranian Air Force.
"This production line is really advanced. The assembly equipment and instruments are complicated. There are some things I have never seen before."
"Please note that this J-11B looks very beautiful, but its performance is actually similar to that of the earlier model. Don't be fooled."
"It's indeed quite beautiful. The Flanker family all looks like this. The central lifting body layout is the most suitable aerodynamic layout for heavy-duty aircraft. The classic Flanker originated from this layout."
"It's an eye-opener. This production line is much more advanced than ours. It's something we don't have. It's a pity that we can't visit the Chinese J-16 factory. I heard that they use advanced pulsating production lines. Of course, what I'm most interested in is J-20.”
"Hussein, don't even think about the J-20. It is the top secret of Chengdu Air Force and the Chinese Air Force. The J-16 is also impossible. If Shen Fei hadn't promoted the J-11B, we might not be able to come here to visit the production line. ."
The accompanying officers and experts who were searched and strictly inspected kept looking around, looking at the two yellow-painted J-11Bs with burning eyes, and whispering.
When visiting a highly confidential fighter production workshop, even if it is the J-11B, in order to ensure that secrets are not leaked to the greatest extent possible, visitors entering the factory must undergo a strict body search to confirm that they will not bring any electronic equipment.
Hearing the whispers of these guys, Tan Qing, deputy director of Shen Hoi, observed secretly, carefully taking into account the reactions of Kadar and the accompanying members, keeping the smile on his face and maintaining etiquette.
Facing the financial sponsor with a lot of money, Tan Qing was silently looking forward to it, hoping that the other party would take a fancy to the J-11B and win an arms sales order for the fighter aircraft that he could be proud of.
"Mr. Tan, can we take a closer look?" Kadar smiled and said calmly.
Deputy Director Tan Qing nodded and reminded: "Of course, General Kadar, but please don't touch."
Close viewing is allowed, but touching with hands is prohibited because it may affect the fighter aircraft in production to a certain extent.
Our own products can only be touched by our own technical personnel. This is a matter of principle and we cannot make mistakes.
Kadar extended his hand to signal to the accompanying pilots and technical experts. The smile on his face did not diminish. He glanced at Tan Qing and said slowly: "Dear Mr. Tan, first of all, I have to admit that the J-11B is indeed a good fighter, but The comprehensive performance of this fighter does not meet our needs, and the Iranian Air Force needs a high-performance heavy fighter that is on par with the world's mainstream level."
The implication is, don’t fool us with backward fighters like the J-11B. Can you come up with something real?
"General Kadar, with all due respect, the J-11B is the only fighter aircraft that our Shenyang Aircraft Corporation can export. Its technological level and combat performance are far superior to the F-14A 'Panda'. When combined with the SD-10 medium-range missile, it can achieve long-range attacks." system."
Hearing Kadar's words, Tan Qing knew what he meant. His face was serious, his mind was spinning quickly, and he said seriously: "In addition, we can also provide you with a universal data link port and pylon to launch our, Russian, and All types of air-to-air missiles of the United States and Iran, including Phoenix missiles, of course, you need to provide data support."
"Mr. Tan, this is still not what we need. The J-11B is not suitable for the Iranian Air Force. We want the J-16." Kadar looked disappointed and did not continue to talk about it. He bluntly emphasized the core goal of this trip.
After preliminary screening and inspection, the Iranian Air Force has only two core procurement targets - the Russian-made Su-35 and the Chinese-made J-16. Among them, the J-16 with advanced avionics and intelligence is more preferred than the equipment. Su-35 with 117S binary vector engine.
J-11B?
This kind of performance lags behind that of the heavy-duty fighter aircraft born out of the Flanker family, and is far from meeting the requirements of the new century.
It’s 2019 now, and we’re about to enter 2020 in just over a month. It’s not the Cobra mobile era that amazed the world in the late 1980s.
Although we are lagging behind, we are not fools.
Why buy J-11B back?
If you want to buy, you must buy the best, high-precision products that are in line with the trend of the times and the future needs of the Iranian Air Force.
"Sorry, General Kadar, the J-16 is included in our military's list of prohibited exports of Class I weapons. We cannot sell the J-16 to you." Tan Qing shook his head slightly and refused unceremoniously.
J-16, this is also the bottom line that Shen Fei cannot violate.
The J-11B can be sold casually. If you can sell it, you have exceeded expectations. If you can sell dozens of them, you have the ability. If you can sell hundreds of them, you can wait for success.
Unfortunately, the deception tactics against the Iranian Air Force delegation basically failed.
"Is there really no way to accommodate?" Kadar looked disappointed. This was the first time he couldn't buy what he wanted with money: "Mr. Tan, we will purchase at least 300 J-16s, or even 400. !”
The number of 400 aircraft was astonishing, but Tan Qing was not moved at all and gave the final answer: "Sorry."
Rules are rules and cannot be violated.
The profit from the sale of four hundred fighter planes is negligible compared with the interests of the military and national security.
Hearing this disappointing answer that did not exceed expectations, Kadar fell into silence and stopped talking. As a general, it is impossible for him to mess around like a shrew, let alone beg others like a beggar. He has his own dignity and pride.
The atmosphere fell into a dull and depressed atmosphere, slightly solemn.
The visit was still going on. After the technical experts and pilots had a close visit, the entire visit officially ended. Accompanied by Tan Qing, the Iranian Air Force delegation left the J-11B confidential production workshop after a second strict inspection and confirmed that it was correct.
After Kadar and Tan Qing had a polite exchange, they led the entire team away. They were extremely disappointed that they failed to achieve their expected goals and objectives, and were ready to return to the base guest house to discuss the next round of countermeasures.
Outside, there is wind and snow, and the weather is getting colder.
