"Are you kidding? Are they beating you back again?"
Sasha, the Russian chief engineer in charge of the PAK FA project, frowned at the report in front of him and said reluctantly.
The assistant engineer on the side sighed and said:
"There is no other way. They have already said that if the technology this time does not satisfy them, they will directly stop cooperation on the PAK FA project."
"Now, most of PAK FA's designs rely on them for optimization. Stopping cooperation has a great impact on us and does not meet the requirements of our superiors."
"We have no choice"
Upon hearing his words, Sasha slammed the table and stood up angrily.
"But it was agreed from the beginning that all they want is information on the Tu-160 project."
"Now, what we give them is also the Tu-160. What else are they dissatisfied with?"
There was an indescribable feeling of frustration in his heart, which was the same as when he was blackmailed by bullies in school.
What are you doing?
It seems that not long ago, there was a clear gap between our country and China in the field of "technology". How come now, the situation is completely reversed, and our country has to act according to their faces?
Even if it is a technological explosion, it is not exaggerated to this extent, right?
Thinking of this, he continued to speak without waiting for the assistant to answer:
"No, I can't compromise on this."
"As long as they start this, their appetite will become bigger and bigger in the future."
"Now we need an improved gas filling device, but what about in the future? Will they not directly ask us to fly the Tu-160 over and deliver it to them?"
"I have to teach them a lesson."
"Isn't it just to suspend PAK FA? We can also suspend their H-20 project."
"I want to see how they can continue to build bombers without our help!"
The assistant opposite had a troubled look on his face. He looked at Sasha hesitantly, and after a long time, he said:
"I think we should at least discuss it with Mr. Marokov first."
"This cooperation was achieved with great difficulty. If the project is delayed or the cooperation breaks down due to this matter, I think even you cannot bear this responsibility."
"I can afford it!"
Sasha said decisively.
"I said, this is a technical cooperation project, not a unilateral transfer of benefits."
"Now, what they get from us has far exceeded what they gave us. As the chief engineer, I have reason to make my own decision."
"As long as the decision is good for the country, then there is no problem!"
With that said, Sasha walked around the desk, opened the door and walked out.
The assistant followed him closely and asked:
"Sir, where are you going?"
Sasha replied without looking back:
"I'm going to find their chief engineer, Yang Wei! I have to make him understand that even if it's an exchange, it should be an equal exchange!"
"You don't have to follow me, just stay in the office and wait for the news!"
"If Marokov comes to see me, tell him that I went to negotiate with those greedy Chinese people!"
Looking at Sasha's decisive back, the assistant sighed helplessly.
From the bottom of his heart, he could understand Sasha's mood.
After all, Sasha has almost never suffered a loss from anyone in his decades of career.
But this time, the other party's attitude was extremely arrogant and even threatening.
It's normal for Sasha to be angry for a moment, but is this kind of anger really right?
The world has changed.
Thinking of this, he returned to the office.
He knew he couldn't persuade Sasha, but at least he should report his situation to the superiors immediately.
We can't let him really cause trouble.
If these Chinese people are really annoyed, the initial investment will be in vain, and further cooperation between the two countries will become a delusion.
This is not something the superiors want to see.
Sasha moved very quickly. Only half an hour later, he had found Yang Wei, who was in charge of the PAK FA cooperation project.
Once inside his office, Sasha started yelling.
"I want to complain!"
"You are extremely disrespectful to us and have completely violated the original agreement of this project!"
"Even if there are problems, you can clearly communicate through our engineers!"
"But now, you have directly bypassed all communication channels and issued us a threat to 'terminate the project'!"
"This is unreasonable! And very impolite!"
Yang Wei sat in his seat and looked at Sasha across from him in shock. For a moment, he didn't realize what he was talking about.
It wasn't until Sasha gave an impassioned speech in front of him that he banged the table and pumped his fist that he finally figured out the whole story.
In fact, the matter is not complicated. It is just that the 605 Institute sent a warning letter to the Russian technical team.
Perhaps the wording of this letter was not very polite and touched Sasha's sensitive self-esteem.
——
However, this is obviously a strategy.
Deliberately pretending to be angry to gain more benefits.
Yang Wei is also an old man, and he doesn't think he will be fooled by this.
So, he completely ignored Sasha's emotions, and only waited for him to vent before calmly asking him a question:
"Mr. Sasha, I want to ask you."
"When are you going to solve the problem of stealth coating without our help?"
Upon hearing this, Sasha was stunned for a moment.
"Stealth coating. No matter when, we will always solve it!"
"I mean, when?"
Yang Wei continued to repeat his question.
"One year, maybe two years, maybe five years or ten years! But we will always solve it!"
Sasha's expression was determined, as if he had already planned for this lofty goal.
An imperceptible smile appeared on Yang Wei's face, and then he continued to ask:
"Well, the stealth coating is not that difficult. You can indeed solve it - in 5 years, that's how we calculate it."
"So, what about the problem with the PAK FA body? You also know that PAK FA currently has a big problem with the strength of the body. The main reason is that the materials are not up to standard and the design has major flaws, right?"
"How long do you plan to spend on solving this problem?"
".Without you, we can solve it within five years."
This time, Sasha didn't beat around the bush, but answered directly.
"What about the engine? A fourth-generation machine can't continue to use your outdated three-rotor engine, right?"
"No, you don't need to answer me about this, because I know the answer - at least 10 years, or even 20 years, before you have the opportunity to develop the next generation of aero engines."
"Also, the actual performance of this machine is unknown."
Hearing Yang Wei's words, Sasha subconsciously wanted to refute, but Yang Wei waved his hand to stop him.
"Mr. Sasha, you don't have to rush to refute me, because I still have questions."
"The engine problem has been solved. Where is the hydraulic system? Where is the avionics? Where is the flight control? Where is the radar?"
"Where is everything needed for a mature fourth-generation phone?"
"High mobility, high situational awareness, and high stealth. At least on these three points, you simply don't have the ability to achieve it yourself."
"So, do you understand now, Mr. Sasha?"
"You are right, this project is not a fair project cooperation in the first place."
"But the unfair part is: we give you too much!"
"Do you think we really need Tu-160 technology? No, even without these things, we can still build our own strategic bomber."
"But on the other hand, if you didn't have us, the PAK FA project would never be able to proceed smoothly."
"According to your original design, even if it were built, it would be nothing more than a different-looking fighter jet."
After saying these words, Sasha felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head.
He suddenly calmed down.
Yes, what the other party said is not wrong at all.
Without the technology of the Tu-160, they could still build the H-20, but at best it would just take more time.
But without the technical assistance of the J-22, can our own side still create the PAK FA, or another private name "su-57"?
No, that's not possible.
Because there is a huge difference between ourselves and China.
That is, in the field of military industry, the movement trends of the two sides are different.
The other party is always moving forward and rising, and the emergence of new basic technologies one after another provides impetus for their development. Therefore, they can afford to wait, and they can wait.
But what about ourselves?
How many years has it been since the collapse of the Soviet Union without any breakthrough technological progress?
The Tupolev Institute, which was so famous back then, cannot even fully reproduce a Tu-160 now.
It is true that there are complex economic and social factors involved.
But it is undeniable that in this field of military industry, the old capital left by the former Soviet Union is almost exhausted.
As for the PAK FA project, isn't it meant to inject some new vitality into the country's military industry before all the capital is used up?
What will happen if you can’t even finish this project and lose the last chance to “continue your life”?
The fire will burn out.
Sasha gritted his teeth subconsciously.
I knew this clearly, but I was blinded by my arrogance.
Cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.
As the assistant said, if the entire project is damaged due to his actions, the scope of the impact will definitely not be as big as what he sees in front of him.
It's over.
His eyes changed in an instant.
He looked at Yang Wei in front of him and said with some stuttering:
"The result of PAK FA will definitely not be a backward three-and-a-half-generation fighter aircraft, it must be a fourth-generation aircraft."
"Did you have the final say?"
Yang Wei asked teasingly.
Sasha's expression froze, and she didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Yes, do I have the final say?
What a fart!
Marokov’s words don’t count, United Airlines’ words don’t count, and even Russia as a whole doesn’t count.
The one who really has the final say is China, which holds the fourth-generation mobile phone technology.
To the extent that they are willing to take this project to the next level, then this project will be able to do so.
The more advanced they want PAK FA to be, the more advanced PAK FA will be.
But the premise of all this is that we cannot let them feel even the slightest threat.
Sasha realized.
He is an old man. Although he has not directly experienced the events of the last century, he has read many reports and heard many stories.
Therefore, he also knew very well why the two powerful countries at that time were inseparable from the beginning and suddenly drew swords against each other.
The reason is very simple and can be summarized in five words:
I don’t want to be the second child.
At that time, it was the Chinese who didn’t want to be the second child.
But now, the one who doesn't want to be the second child is himself.
Thanks to their efforts, the Chinese people have really turned around today, decades later.
But on our side, can we regain our lost status through our own efforts?
At least, not in the short term.
Since it's impossible, the only option is to be the second child!
Thinking of this, he immediately stood up straight.
Then, he looked at Yang Wei solemnly and said:
"Sorry, Mr. Yang."
"I was too impulsive and said some inappropriate words. I hope our friendship will not be affected by this."
"As for the technology you need, we will re-evaluate and submit it. I will be in charge here."
Seeing Sasha's change in attitude, Yang Wei finally relaxed.
He reached out and held Sasha's hand, comforting and said:
"It doesn't matter. When anyone loses control at work, I will never blame you for it."
"Don't worry, our cooperation will continue."
"Also, I have a surprise for you."
"surprise?"
Sasha repeated it subconsciously, with a somewhat panicked tone.
"What kind of surprise?"
"About the PAK FA project."
"We have solved the problem of boundary layer turbulence in the belly inlet, and we have also designed a material specifically for this."
"This material can ensure that your fighter jet will have high structural strength under the premise of using a tandem weapon bay - no weaker than the J-22."
"Really?"
Sasha's eyes widened.
What is repaying evil with kindness?
This is repaying evil with kindness!
At this moment, he was completely impressed by Yang Wei's magnanimous and generous mind.
"Can we use it now?"
Yang Wei smiled mysteriously and replied:
"Of course, of course."
"It can be used at any time."
"However, in exchange, we also hope that you can show some expression."
"We don't want much."
"How about 30 Mi-26 helicopters?"
Sasha suddenly closed her mouth.
Sure enough, all gifts have a price.
"Why do you need so many helicopters? Or transport helicopters? We only have 30 of them!"
he asked confused.
"This is not something you should worry about. You just need to help us deliver the news to the country."
After hesitating for a moment, Sasha finally nodded.
As a result, the atmosphere between the two instantly relaxed.
At the same time, the door to Yang Wei's office was pushed open again.
Marokov pushed open the door and entered.
"Sasha! You."
There was an anxious look on his face.
On the way here, he had been worried that Sasha would mess things up, and he was even ready to clean up his mess.
But the scene in front of me seems quite harmonious?
Noticing his expression, Yang Wei said:
"Mr. Marokov, you came just in time."
"I just concluded a business deal with Mr. Sasha. Maybe you should listen to it too."
"The sun never sets tomorrow, starting from the behind-the-scenes guidance of Zhu Di"
Yongle Emperor Zhu Di has been feeling very strange lately. He always feels like someone is watching him from behind.
The queen was seriously ill, and the doctors said there was nothing she could do to save her. However, he had a dream in which someone told him to give him medicine.
That afternoon, "the common people came to deliver medicine on the orders of our ancestors!"
Chenzhou and Taihe were flooded, flooding several places and destroying thousands of houses. Zhu Di once again dreamed of a strange object that could build rivers and prevent floods.
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(End of chapter)
