Two days after the J-10-modified test aircraft completed its first flight, AVIC No. 1 Group publicly released the news.
According to the intelligence department's considerations, the external pressure faced by Project 22 has gradually increased, and the other party has gradually begun to add targeted policies. If not handled in time, the project may face major difficulties in the later stage.
After all, secrecy is temporary and leakage is long-lasting.
For such a big project, if the United States really can’t get any information, then it’s really a scam.
Therefore, at this point, China must come up with something to attract the attention of the United States.
As it happens, the J-10 modification project, whose performance far exceeds China's past levels, has a strong connection with the AL-31FN incident, and involves a large amount of external information that overlaps with Project 22, has become a perfect target.
And it was launched just to stop the attack on Project No. 22 and buy time for this more critical "strategic level" project.
As soon as the news was released, various domestic media outlets immediately exploded.
"The J-10 takes to the skies again, is it suspected to be equipped with a domestic engine?" 》
"Official leaked pictures leaked, the climbing action at a large angle is distorted, is the picture a composite? 》
"What is the combat effectiveness of the "third-generation aircraft" cobbled together? Foreign media comments: Not as good as F-4! 》
"The J-10 is reborn, and the new aircraft is suspected to be a WS-10 modification with strong performance"
"Is aviation technology ushering in a major breakthrough?" A new era may have arrived》
"Hangfa is here!" Partial data of WS-10S has been exposed, and its performance is shocking! 》
One piece of news representing different positions was released, some were encouraging, some were vilifying, but there was only one thing that no one questioned:
The J-10 really flew, and it did so with a domestic engine!
what does that mean?
This means that whether you admit it or not, China already has the ability to independently develop third-generation aircraft, and the significance of this ability is actually far more than an advanced fighter aircraft itself to a large extent!
Otherwise, why would some countries made of Ten Thousand Kingdoms become weaker and weaker?
Isn’t it because the incomplete and difficult technology accumulation in the military industry has been replaced by simple equipment imports?
Therefore, no matter what the combat effectiveness of this J-10 is, it is an eye-catching symbol and an unfurled flag.
Under this banner, more and more talents and technologies will be rapidly enriched, making incomplete third-generation machines complete, and then turning third-generation machines into fourth-generation machines and fifth-generation machines...
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On the other side, Kadena Air Base.
Leon frowned and read the report in front of him, then looked at Connett opposite and said:
"Is this what you call non-military means? Is this what you call 'cutting off the R&D chain'? Is this 'suppressing the development of China's aviation industry'? Look what you have done!"
"In just two months, the Chinese engine has been built, and their third-generation aircraft has also been built!"
"This is not a little toy with AL-31FN inside. They are not kidding us this time!"
"If their official data is true, the performance potential of this engine is actually far greater than that of the AL-31FN. As long as some optimization and improvements are made in the future, it is not impossible to even catch up with our F119!"
"Moreover, what's more serious is that if they can even solve core technologies such as engines, not to mention other radars and avionics, sooner or later, this so-called J-10 will surpass our F-16 !”
"Are you working at all? Or are you gentlemen from Washington just taking your vacation and not considering how urgent the situation is?"
Connet shook his head helplessly and replied:
"Leon, calm down. What's the use of being angry with me? The decision was made by Washington. Their idea was to avoid direct conflict as much as possible. We have indeed stepped on the dangerous line before, and temporary concessions are inevitable. thing."
"In addition, we did not take a vacation during these two months. We made many attempts, but the strange thing is that none of these attempts achieved the desired effect."
Having said this, a look of doubt flashed across Connett's face. After a pause, he continued:
"The first thing we thought of was the related materials and equipment that restricted China's engine research and development. The previous hot isostatic pressing equipment is an example. But the problem is that we happened to meet their technological breakthrough. Such a coincidence should not be counted as ours. Wrong?"
"Also, regarding the issue of materials, based on previous intelligence, we have restricted and monopolized several rare materials that they commonly use, but they have shown no response."
"I even feel that they no longer need these materials at all. It was not until recently that we learned through various channels that they have indeed adopted new processes, such as changing the original resin-based TBC to ceramic-based. Our There is a lag in the intelligence system—this can’t be our problem, right?”
"In addition, we have closed a large number of cooperation permissions to them, suspended most aerospace-related technical cooperation for various reasons, and experts who had close communication and participated in key theoretical research have also been recalled."
"This should have had a significant impact on the progress of their project. After all, there are many data and many experiments that they cannot achieve with their own strength."
"They did express strong dissatisfaction with this, and even used their relationships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce to try to resume exchanges."
"But...other than that, there is nothing."
"They care about these technical exchanges, but they don't seem to care that much...the technical assistance we can provide may not be that important to their aerospace development projects."
"But in this case, I'm a little confused, where did their technology come from?"
Looking at Connett's confused expression, Leon realized that the other party was not lying.
In the past period of time, Washington, represented by Connett, has indeed done a lot of things, and most of them can be regarded as clever plans.
As for why the plan did not achieve the desired results smoothly...maybe there is indeed an element of luck?
Leon frowned and asked:
"Could it be that Russia is helping them?"
"It's impossible. The Russians themselves don't have such technology... In short, we did lose a game in the first match, but we haven't completely failed yet."
Having said this, Conant's expression of confidence reappeared on his face.
"You have a new plan?"
Leon asked.
"Yes."
"The Chinese people's test flight this time is just a test aircraft. Although the overall performance is good from the current situation, it is obvious that its cost will be staggering."
“If we can’t stop new technologies from being created, then we’ll stop their application.”
"In any era, the manufacturing of military equipment requires huge financial support, and even requires continuous blood sucking from various fields."
"Then the question is, what if they have no blood to draw? What if other industries can only maintain a barely balanced balance?"
Hearing Connett's words, Leon nodded slightly.
He already understood what Connett meant.
"So you mean to use economic means to suppress the development of the military field?"
"Yes, that's it!"
Connet clapped his hands gently and continued:
"Our think tank has already analyzed their key industries. In the coming period, we will use various economic tools to attack their key industries. Even if we cannot directly destroy them, at least we will make them have no spare power to destroy them. Feed the military industry.”
"This process will last for a long time, but now, we estimate that we will start with ores, textiles, and food..."
