On the other side, Chen Nian had also received the news of the successful first flight of the J-20B a long time ago. He didn't have too many disturbances in his heart, because for him, this was an inevitable result.
From the initial J-22 to the current J-20B, this is just a small corner of his technological landscape. Even if it is achieved, it is only the first step.
But of course, he also knew that this matter was of great significance.
This means that we have completed the deployment of air combat capabilities at both medium and close ranges.
If this trend continues, when the aircraft carrier comes out, the first island chain will be firmly controlled and become a dead line, and the second island chain will also be truly included in the territory.
Now, the only thing we are missing is the ability to strike from a distance.
Strategic missiles are developing, but relying on them alone is still far from enough.
There is only one thing that can truly enable a country to form an ultra-long-range strategic deterrent:
Strategic bomber!
Therefore, his goal is clear.
In the field of military industry, the next problem to be solved is the problem of H2O.
On the premise that the technology of J-20 and J-22 has been accumulated, the manufacturing difficulty of H-20 has been greatly reduced, and it can gradually be put on the agenda.
but
We have already reached this point. Can a mere H-20 really satisfy our ambitions?
Perhaps, like the J-10, it will become a springboard, paving the way for further, more deterrent and suppressive equipment.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian opened the system and checked the analysis requirements of H-20.
4.8 source points.
Compared to the accumulation of 8.6 source points he has on hand, it is not too much. However, if it can be further split, the analysis requirements can obviously be further reduced.
But you can't dismantle this thing by yourself. After all, in 2005, the H-20 project had not been officially approved, and the design direction was uncertain. Blindly dismantling it by yourself would only lead to the embarrassing situation of being dismantled and unusable. .
Thinking of this, Chen Nian picked up the phone and called the manager Chen Guo directly.
Only a few minutes later, Chen Guo walked into his room.
"What's wrong, Xiao Nian? Is something wrong?"
Chen Guo asked enthusiastically.
Chen Nian nodded and replied:
"Professor Chen, I do have something I want to ask you about."
"I would like to ask, do we have any strategic bomber projects that have been approved?"
"Strategic bomber?"
Chen Guo repeated it subconsciously, and then asked:
"Does the H-6K modification project count? XAC 603 is currently working on this. It incorporates new radars, avionics systems, and engine upgrades. It is considered a relatively large-scale modification project."
"According to their report, this modification project has achieved more than 90% modification ratio of H-6H, which has greatly improved the range, bomb load and electronic information capabilities."
"In addition to this, XAC has several small modification projects, also based on the H-6H."
"no."
Chen Nian interrupted him.
"I'm talking about a brand new, next-generation strategic bomber."
"No. Chengfei has the intention, but they can't do it. According to them, they plan to join forces with 603, 611, and 601 to see if there is any chance."
"But at present, some people have only raised this view, and it has not even reached the stage of discussion."
"so."
Chen Nian nodded slightly.
Sure enough, as he thought, this H-20, which had never been seen before, had no signs of being approved for a project so far.
Judging from the timeline, under normal development, it is estimated that this project will not be officially launched until after 2008.
Do you have to wait until that time?
Chen Nian frowned subconsciously and asked:
"Professor Chen, do you think if we launch a large-scale strategic bomber project now, will we be able to afford it in terms of resources and economy?"
"It's too much."
Chen Guo replied decisively.
"It is impossible for us to launch any more large-scale military equipment projects in the short term. Funds are completely insufficient."
"Look at how many projects are being carried out now. In addition to the projects under the Spark Group, the Navy also has the 055 project, the Army also has the 99A project, and various strategic missile projects. These are all gold-eating beasts."
"Building strategic bombers at this point in time will not only bring no benefits, but will actually drag down other necessary projects."
"Xiao Nian, do you have any ideas?"
Chen Nian hummed and replied:
"I have some ideas, but from what you said, it seems like it really can't be done."
He sighed, a look of helplessness on his face.
There is no way, in this world, the development of everything has its own objective laws.
Even if he is guilty, he must be limited within the scope of this objective law.
Technology can be obtained through analysis, but what about resources?
You don't have enough material, you can't analyze it, right?
Without a talent reserve, the system won't tell you how to create people, right?
Without money, you can't parse a dollar bill printing machine.——
Why? It's not impossible
Seeing Chen Nian's expression, Chen Guo comforted and said:
"Some things cannot be rushed. Our progress is fast enough. Sometimes, we need to slow down a little bit."
"Besides, you have quite a few projects on hand. The Deep Blue project is still in progress, and there will be places where you need your help."
"If you really can't take any time off, then make technical preparations first instead of actually starting it."
Hearing this, Chen Nian's eyes lit up.
"You mean pre-research?"
"Yes, pre-development strategic bomber."
"As long as the physical verification process is not entered, the resources consumed are actually limited, and the staff size can be controlled within a certain range."
“When we were poor in the past, many of our projects followed this approach.”
"How can there be a saying that there is a service generation, a research and development generation, and a pre-research generation?"
"It makes sense!"
Chen Nian said happily.
Yes, the H-20 project is indeed inappropriate at this point in time. If it is launched forcefully, even if it can be sustained, it will be militaristic and will cause major harm to the national economy.
But pre-research is different. Make technical preparations first, overcome theoretical difficulties first, and then build it in one go when the conditions are mature.
Isn’t this the path that the J-20 project is taking?
If we don't have all the resources, no matter how awesome the technology we analyze is, we won't be able to produce results so quickly.
This is a strategy of keeping a low profile and accumulating more.
Thinking of this, he immediately said:
"I think it's okay. Let's set up a team first and prepare the pre-research work."
After a pause, he continued:
“Also, I don’t think this project needs to be done entirely by ourselves!”
"Bring in Russia, they are very experienced in this area and have advanced technology."
"If we join forces, it will be beneficial to both parties!"
Chen Guo nodded solemnly and replied:
"Okay, I'll arrange this!"
After receiving his answer, Chen Nian breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction.
In fact, attracting Russia to join the alliance is not a temporary idea.
When he thought of fighter jets, a name already flashed through his mind.
PAK-DA.
It was a stealth strategic bomber with variable swept wings.
If you can borrow the technology of this aircraft, you will really make a lot of money.
On the other side, in Moscow, is the UAC headquarters building.
Marokov drank tea quietly and chatted leisurely with the man named Ilyushenko opposite.
"So, they really built the fourth generation STOVL machine?"
Ilyushenko asked.
"I don't know whether I should be sorry or happy, but it is true. Moreover, according to our intelligence, the potential of this aircraft is far beyond what they have shown so far. In the future, they may even have a modified cycle engine. "
"By that time, this aircraft will no longer be an ordinary fourth-generation aircraft - it will kill all fourth-generation aircraft."
"Where did the information come from?"
Ilyushenko continued to ask.
"Guess. They wouldn't tell us stupidly, even if we are close."
"Okay. Is your guess accurate?"
"At least so far, I've only guessed wrong once, and after that one time, I readjusted my perception of them."
Ilyushenko smiled. He knew that Marokov was talking about the failure of the last AL-31FN engine negotiation.
That time, Marokov thought that the other party could not solve the engine problem by himself, so he acted extremely tough in the negotiations.
As a result, not long after, the emergence of the F119 engine hit him hard in the face.
In other words, it slaps all the external forces that look down on China Airlines in the face.
"Okay, I admit that your perception is sharp - it is not easy to adjust in such a short period of time."
"So, this is why you proposed to cooperate with them?"
Ilyushenko asked.
Just two hours earlier, Marokov had walked into his office and handed him a proposal.
In that plan, Marokov proposed that UAC take the initiative to contact the China 601 and 611 Institutes and try its best to seek cooperation.
According to his wording, this "best effort" even includes exchanging one's own most advanced technology.
Even the White Swan Tu-160, which China has been coveting for more than ten years, is included in the alternative plan.
"Of course not. A single technological breakthrough is not enough to make me look at them differently. What really made this plan come into being is the amazing potential they have shown."
"For example? What kind of potential?"
"Change the world."
Upon hearing this answer, Ilyushenko fell silent.
After a long time, he asked:
"Marokov, do you really think we have no hope?"
Marokov smiled and replied:
"Do you even need to ask? We have long since lost hope."
"You and I are both old people who have experienced that era, so some things don't need to be explained so clearly."
"But we all know that the road we once spilled blood on has been blocked by ourselves."
"The blood has faded on this land. If it continues to develop, we will become completely pale."
"But on the other side, our neighbors are still full of life."
Ilyushenko sighed.
He is 60 years old this year. How could he not understand the "hope" in Marokov's heart?
However, it was difficult for him to convince himself to make such a risky decision.
The two sat opposite each other, and neither one took the initiative to speak. After a long time, Ilyushenko continued to ask:
"Do you really think it's possible? To use technological cooperation to trigger a new round of cooperation, and then use their power to open up the road again?"
"I have no idea."
Marokov answered honestly.
"But at least, I saw in their hands the sickle that opened the way."
"You can't find this sickle anywhere else in the world."
Ilyushenko frowned slightly, and he seemed to be experiencing some kind of intense struggle in his heart.
Then, he said:
"Then do as you say and let's try it."
"Even if we cannot achieve the ultimate goal, obtaining the technology of the fourth-generation aircraft is still a major achievement for us."
A few days later, Marokov arrived in the imperial capital.
It was still Wang Ming who received him, but this time, there was a subtle change in the way the two got along.
If the two were considered friends before, but they were more friends based on interests, then this time, Marokov really showed his sincerity.
Not only did he bring Wang Ming's specialty vodka and bacon sausage, he even spent his own money to buy a mechanical watch that was not very common in China as Wang Ming's birthday gift.
This surprised Wang Ming, but he quickly got used to it.
"Marokov, you are too polite. You know I cannot accept your gift."
"It doesn't matter. Then you can hand it over to your disciplinary inspection department and let them check it before giving it to you. This watch is only worth a few hundred yuan. If even this doesn't work, then I have no choice but to complain to the embassy."
Wang Ming laughed, the two hugged, and then sat down in the office.
"I have received the note regarding the purpose of your visit this time. To be honest, I am not surprised - I am just curious as to why you came so late."
Marokov spread his hands helplessly and replied:
"There is no way. Our process is too bloated. Once the application is submitted, it will take at least several months to be approved."
"Ming, don't blame me. I didn't deliberately neglect you."
"Of course, of course."
Wang Ming did not say anything, but changed the topic and started talking about business directly.
"So, the direction you want to cooperate with is fourth-generation aircraft?"
Marokov nodded and replied:
"Yes, this is our weakest part. We hope to learn something from it and feed it back to our own fourth-generation aircraft research."
Such an answer is considered to be frank and honest, and the sincerity shown in it is also visible to the naked eye.
"Then what are you going to exchange for?"
Wang Ming continued to ask.
"Everything you want."
"Everything? Then we want Sarmat."
"Ming, don't joke with me. We haven't built this thing ourselves yet. But you are too well-informed. I remember that we only communicate with a very small number of you about Sarmat's plan. Pass."
"Obviously, they gave me the information to negotiate with you."
Wang Ming said seriously.
"So this condition is true?"
"Then it depends on whether you can come up with other things of equal value."
Hearing this, Marokov breathed a sigh of relief.
You start the price right away and pay back on the spot.
It is absolutely impossible to give Sarmat. This thing is still in the pre-research stage, and it cannot be given out.
However, he was well prepared for other exchange conditions.
"How about the Tu-160?"
Wang Ming, who was opposite, shook his head and replied:
"not enough."
Then, without waiting for Marokov to answer, he continued bluntly:
"We want something newer."
"For example, the Tu-160 that can be invisible."
Marokov's heart skipped a beat, and then he widened his eyes and asked:
"You guys want to be a strategic bomber?"
Wang Ming smiled and replied:
"Yes."
"And we need a little help from you."
Marokov breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask:
"Can we work together?"
His tone was full of expectation.
This is a huge opportunity. If he can get this opportunity, then the hope in his heart
It might even become a reality!
"cannot."
Wang Ming replied decisively.
Seeing Marokov lower his head in disappointment, he continued:
"However, you can participate."
(End of chapter)
