On a TV station somewhere, there was a military talk show.
"Hello, viewers, welcome to the Military Observation Column."
As the host of this program, Chu Yue spoke her opening remarks skillfully.
"Our guest in this episode is Professor Zhang Xingyang from China Aerospace University."
"Hello, Professor Zhang."
Although it was the first time for him to appear on such a TV show, Zhang Xingyang did not feel uncomfortable.
"Hello, host!"
After saying hello to the host, Zhang Xingyang began to wait for the other party to start today's topic.
This festival is mainly to promote the J-10S fighter jet that just appeared at the air show.
For a long time, military propaganda has been said to be a neglect of war. In fact, there is a reason, that is, there are really not many things that can be obtained.
After truly possessing the most powerful weapon in the world, the timely fear of war also exists.
"Professor Zhang, two fighter jets appeared at the air show some time ago, which attracted a lot of people's attention."
The host started to ask questions according to the predetermined questions.
"This period has been a hot topic of discussion."
"However, no one understands the details of these two fighter jets. Can you tell us about them?"
Explaining the J-10A and J-10S to everyone was originally Zhang Xingyang’s main goal on this show.
So without any hesitation, he said directly: "No problem, host."
At this time, two sets of photos appeared on the big screen behind the show, and Zhang Xingyang began to explain the photos:
"First, let's look at the fighter on the left. This is our third-generation aircraft, the J-10A."
"Professor Zhang, how does the performance of our J-10A compare with other third-generation aircraft in the world?"
The host worked hard to play the role of a flatterer and delivered words to Zhang Xingyang in a timely manner when he needed it.
"Currently, when we evaluate the performance of third-generation aircraft, we mainly look at several indicators like these."
Zhang Xingyang switched the photo on the screen at this time to a photo of J-Shi doing Falling Leaves:
"The first is high maneuverability, which requires the aircraft's thrust-to-weight ratio to be 1, so that the aircraft can make such maneuvers in combat."
In the era before 2005, everyone had not completely abandoned the idea of traditional interceptor aircraft, and the pursuit of speed and maneuverability far exceeded the imagination of later generations.
Therefore, Zhang Xingyang did not use later standards to evaluate, but used current standards to prove the excellence of the J-10.
"Our J-10A has a thrust-to-weight ratio of 1.5 and can complete a variety of maneuvers."
"In this aspect, whether it is Maozi's Su-27, or the Western F-16 or Mirage-2000, they are far inferior to us."
Everyone in the studio applauded when they heard that their fighter jets were far more maneuverable than other fighter jets in the world.
Everyone felt very comfortable and felt a sense of pride.
In the past, everyone could only drool while looking at other people's advanced fighter jets. Now, we finally have such a world-leading fighter jet!
It was as if their child finally stood up after being depressed for many years, making everyone feel happy from the bottom of their hearts.
Zhang Xingyang looked at the people present, who could hardly stop applauding, and laughed.
Finally, under the host's call, everyone's applause gradually stopped.
"The second most important factor in the performance of third-generation aircraft is the radar system. Doppler radar is now commonly used, and our J-10A uses a full-waveform airborne pulse Doppler radar."
This term is relatively difficult to understand for most ordinary people.
The host also said very appropriately at this time:
"Professor Zhang, we don't know much about radar."
"This full-waveform airborne pulse Doppler radar, is it powerful?"
Zhang Xingyang also understands that there is no need to talk to everyone about professional knowledge, he only needs to explain its function to them clearly.
"Take the familiar F-16A/B as an example. It uses the AN/APG-66 radar, and our radar performance surpasses them in all aspects!"
"Whether it is in terms of target accuracy or detection range, it has reached world-class levels."
Regarding radar, Zhang Xingyang has never hacked it. It was all done bit by bit by domestic scientific researchers themselves.
Therefore, during the introduction, Zhang Xingyang was also very emotional. They are the real heroes for being able to achieve such results when the funds and equipment are not as good as those abroad!
"Even with the improved and upgraded F-16C/D, our radar performance is basically the same as theirs!"
After Zhang Xingyang finished talking about these two points, he didn't say anything more, but stopped.
Although the J-10A still has many unique skills, such as their weapon systems, there is no need to expose all of these trump cards in one program.
"Professor Zhang, you just said that the fighter jet on the left is our third-generation J-10A."
At this time, the host turned the photo on the big screen to the one where the two fighter jets were compared:
"So what is the fighter jet on the right?"
"Everyone is very interested in it."
"I heard people talking about it backstage before the show started."
As a fighter jet that appeared at the finale of the air show, the J-10S is indeed more eye-catching.
Whether it is its unique semi-stealth design or silver-gray paint, it is different from the previous J-10A.
Not to mention, during the performance at the air show, the J-10S almost dominated the J-10A.
At this time, the audience present also pricked up their ears. Most people were very interested in the more mysterious J-10S.
"This is the latest improved model of the J-10A, the J-10S!"
Zhang Xingyang first told the origin and code name of this unique-looking fighter:
"Based on the J-10A, we have made extensive improvements."
"Then is it still a third-generation machine?"
At this time, even the host Chu Yue was very interested and asked enthusiastically while looking at the J-10S photos displayed on the big screen.
"That's right."
Zhang Xingyang first gave a more positive answer:
"Although there is no real fourth-generation aircraft in the world yet."
"But everyone still has a relatively common understanding of the performance indicators of fourth-generation aircraft."
"That is, it has supersonic cruise, high stealth performance, super maneuverability, and beyond visual range combat capabilities."
"Although our current J-10S is relatively good in these four aspects, there is still a long way to go before it can truly reach such standards."
"Let's put it this way, if the level of fourth-generation aircraft is compared to 4.0, then the level of our current J-10S is about 3.8 or 3.9."
"There is still a certain gap between the fourth-generation aircraft."
Although Zhang Xingyang's performance is a bit conservative, in fact, even this performance is a bit terrifying.
After all, at this time, the F-22 of the Takajiang family has just completed its first flight, and it will be at least five or six years before it truly enters service.
At this time in the world, there are no fourth-generation aircraft that have truly entered service.
With such performance as the J-10S, it can be said to be the best among fourth-generation aircraft!
Although the J-10S is a single-engine medium-sized fighter, it cannot match those twin-engine heavy fighters in terms of range and bomb load.
But as a aircraft designed from the beginning, it is positioned as a homeland defense fighter, so these two aspects are not a big problem.
And compared with the MiG-29, which is known as the airport defender, the J-10S has a range of 3,000 kilometers and a combat radius of 1,300 kilometers.
The legs are already very long.
Although there is no way to completely protect our entire vast South China Sea, most valuable areas can still be protected.
In the entire world of single-engine fighter jets, this kind of performance is enough to be called heaven-defying!
"Professor Zhang, what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of our J-10S fighter compared with the more famous foreign fighters such as the F-16 and Mirage-2000?"
In order to allow ordinary people to understand the excellent performance of the J-10S, the host directly asked such a question.
"In terms of performance, our J-10S completely crushes them. If there is anything bad about the J-10S."
"Then it's just about price. Because the J-10S uses a lot of new materials and new technologies, the cost is very high."
In fact, the cost price of the J-10S is almost over 100 million. Of course, this is the price in domestic currency. When converted into US dollars, it is probably less than 30 million US dollars.
The price of the F-16 during the same period was about more than 40 million US dollars, and the cost price should be similar to that of the J-10S.
The Mirage-2000 is much more expensive. In an arms sale in 1999, the price of a single Mirage-2000 was US$54 million.
However, domestic prices are much cheaper than in the West.
So if we look at the price level, the cost of the J-10S is higher.
But the performance of the J-10S is much higher than them.
This world is, after all, a world where krypton gold produces miracles.
It is almost impossible to achieve both cheapness and high performance at the same time.
That is to say, the top management has taken a fancy to such a fighter jet, which will definitely have a place in the export market, otherwise it may not be mass-produced as it is now.
After all, at this time, the Air Force did not have many meters.
After Zhang Xingyang finished speaking, the host looked at the card in his hand and said:
"Professor Zhang, I think the current audience must have a lot of questions they want to ask you."
"Next, we move into the question and answer session."
Zhang Xingyang still cheered himself up a little during this session.
After all, although almost all the audience at the scene have gone through a screening, no one knows what strange questions they will ask.
The first person to ask a question was a relatively rare female audience member, after she was clicked on.
I saw her blushing and asked a little at a loss:
"Professor Zhang, do we have a research and development plan for the fourth-generation aircraft?"
This question can be said to be one that many people present are interested in.
At this time, Yingjiang has almost made their F-22 development plan public.
And people everywhere began to brag about how advanced this aircraft that had just completed its first flight was.
Therefore, everyone is also looking forward to when their fourth-generation mobile phone will be released.
However, before, we had no chance to find relevant people to ask questions.
This time I had the opportunity to directly ask Professor Zhang, who is responsible for this aspect of the work, and I was naturally unwilling to let it go.
"We currently have no plans to develop fourth-generation aircraft."
Zhang Xingyang's first words poured cold water on everyone, calming down the excitement of everyone present after learning about the J-10S.
"The development of fourth-generation aircraft is different from our past fighter development plans, and requires relatively large manpower and material resources."
"We are still in the demonstration stage."
These few words Zhang Xingyang said are half-truths and half-falsehoods.
The fourth-generation aircraft does require relatively large research and development funds, but that is when the road ahead is almost unknown.
After Zhang Xingyang provided nearly complete design drawings and process plans, Chengdu Aircraft's current research and development speed is comparable to the latest rocket engine.
The prototype verification machine will be completed next year at the latest.
So saying it is in the demonstration stage is bullshit.
However, as one of the windows for external publicity, it is originally all kinds of false news mixed with real news.
As for whether you believe it or not, it can only be said that it depends on the opponent's IQ.
No way, no way.
There are indeed countries in this world that will dismantle their own production lines just because their opponents say they will not develop fourth-generation aircraft.
Eagle sauce! I am talking about you!
The next two or three questions are basically about the J-10S or the next generation fighter jet.
There was only one question that made Zhang Xingyang feel embarrassed.
It was a pretty good-looking girl who asked if she could be Zhang Xingyang's girlfriend.
Zhang Xingyang was a little stunned on the spot. He didn't expect that there would be such a bold girl at this time.
However, Zhang Xingyang rejected her directly because he had no plans to fall in love yet.
"Professor Zhang, I think we still have to look at the performance of fighter jets from a practical perspective."
At this time, an audience member stood up who was obviously here to stir up trouble and said:
"Only actual combat can truly test the performance of a fighter jet!"
"The Jian Shi Company has never participated in actual combat, how can it compare with the F-16, which has obtained many actual combat examples!"
Zhang Xingyang looked at the other party with a smile and said:
"You are right. I also believe that actual combat is the true standard for testing combat effectiveness."
"But if you think we are inferior to others just because we haven't played against each other before."
"Then maybe your idea is too simple."
"In a local conflict that ended not long ago, one side's F-16s were forced to close to the battlefield under the threat of the MiG series fighters from the opposite side."
"Then can I think that the F-16 is not as good as the MiG-29?"
At this time, Yingchui on the opposite side obviously didn't know what to do.
After all, in his mind, the Taojiang family's fighter jets were the best in the world, how could they be defeated by MiGs who were just airport defenders.
However, he had no chance to continue speaking, and had no way to continue speaking harshly.
He could only lower his head in his seat.
"Although you may have questions, I can tell you responsibly."
Zhang Xingyang glanced around the audience and said word by word:
"The J-10S is invincible!"
(End of chapter)
