Li Hai didn't know much about Institute 608. Later, when he flew the 037 J-7EGGHS, he deliberately found information to learn more about it in detail.
Because the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS was produced by the 608 Research Institute and manufactured by the Singer Factory.
Only then did Li Hai discover that the unknown Zhuzhou Institute was so powerful.
A considerable part of the engines used by the J-6 and J-7 decades ago came from this institute, and later expanded to the main components of helicopters, including the turboshaft engines, blades, and rotor systems used by helicopters, and gas turbines used by small and medium-sized ships. , the power system used by trains...
It is estimated that many people would not have thought that there is such a powerful power development institution hidden in this place.
If Li Guangming wants to build a light civilian helicopter, he needs to use a light turboshaft engine, that is, an aero engine found on helicopters below five tons.
608 has funds for all technologies and can develop them themselves, but they are a central enterprise and their business scope is regulated.
Li Guangming's advantage is that he has export sales channels. He plans to sell aircraft abroad and not compete with other domestic manufacturers for the domestic market.
Based on this premise, the two parties have a basis for cooperation.
In fact, the help Li Hai can bring to Li Guangming is to popularize relevant knowledge. Whether it is technology or product direction, they have a professional team to provide decision-making basis. Li Hai knew nothing about the market.
However, after going around in a circle, Li Hai had a basic understanding of the development process of aeroengines. If it weren't for his inappropriate identity at this time, he would really like to know what type of engine the No. 037 J-7EGGHS is currently using.
The maximum thrust of the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS reaches 13 tons, which is the same parameter as the AL-31F. But the former is smaller and lighter. This is a terrifying advantage, which means that if the size and weight are increased, the maximum thrust can definitely exceed the AL-31F.
Previously, Li Hai had never understood why a unique engine was used on the No. 037 J-7EGGHS. Doing so means that in order to maintain the normal use of the machine, the support of huge resources, including production lines, is required.
From a security perspective, there is not much difference in the basic resources required between one unit and 100 units.
Considering the identity of the No. 037 J-7EGGHS test machine, Li Hai speculated that this was done to test new engine technology.
However, when he discovered that the 608 Institute treated the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS as a key model, he realized that his guess was probably simple.
On the way back to Changsha, Li Hai remembered an old piece of news. Shen Huoyi Factory had developed a technology verification aircraft. It was said to be numbered J-31, which is a fourth-generation medium-sized stealth fighter. Many people believe that this is a model that is comparable to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
However, Shenhuoyi Factory made it clear that the J-31 is a self-developed model of the factory, and the purpose is to use the aircraft to test related technologies of fourth-generation fighter jets.
The development of military aircraft in our country is usually initiated by the army. The two major manufacturers each come up with a plan, and the army selects one and then allocates development funds. The manufacturer does not need to consider money issues.
What Shen Huoyi Factory means is that they built the J-31 with self-raised funds.
If it is linked to the large number of fourth-generation fighter technologies including engines used by the 037 J-7EGGHS, then the J-31 will definitely not be as simple as just a technology verification aircraft.
The J-20 is already in service. Except for the engine, the fourth-generation fighter technology can be said to have been basically solved.
So, for a medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft that may replace the J-10 in the future, what are the key issues that need to be solved?
Medium-sized high-thrust engine.
The J-20 is a heavy-duty fourth-generation aircraft. Due to its size, the engine used on this aircraft is not the best power solution for a medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft. A medium-sized high-thrust engine completely developed based on the characteristics and differences of the medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft is the best choice.
There are rumors that the future fourth-generation naval stealth fighter will be the J-31. This possibility exists. One of the reasons why the Navy is dissatisfied with the J-31 is that the aircraft is too small and its take-off weight cannot meet the requirements of the troops.
The Shen Hoi Factory immediately produced a follow-up prototype, which increased in size and take-off weight. The most important thing is that the J-31 has twin engines and the F-35 has single engines. In other words, Shen Huoyi Factory definitely did not create such a fourth-generation machine randomly, but had a clear purpose.
Li Hai even suspected that the Shen Hoi Factory was forcing the Navy to choose the J-31 as the next generation carrier-based fighter.
If the engine problem is solved, Shen Hoi Factory is very likely to regain its position as the number one military aircraft through the J-31 project.
In the future, the number of carrier-based fighter jets that the navy will need to equip will reach one thousand, which is a very huge market.
Because of an unexpected inspection, Li Hai began to think about the future of the Navy. At this time, he began to fully possess the basic qualities of a young naval officer.
Arriving at the National University of Science and Technology on time the next afternoon, Ding Min asked him, "Comrade Li Hai, what are you planning to use as your theme?"
Lehi blurted out, "The future of the Navy."
This is a big question. Can a young officer who has been in the army for less than half a year handle it? Ding Min had doubts, but he couldn't doubt it. Because Li Hai is a special meritorious official in the Navy, he was invited by the principal by name.
In fact, it was precisely because Le Hai was young that he dared to talk about such a big topic.
Whether he was right or not, it probably wouldn't make any difference. However, if the same words come from the mouth of a leader at the level of the president of the National University of Science and Technology, it will not be as simple as a lecture, but will be regarded by the outside world as official information disclosed to the outside world.
When Ding Min led Li Hai into the auditorium, Li Hai was shocked!
I thought it would be a large multimedia classroom with only two to three hundred students at most, but I didn’t expect it to be teaching to thousands of students.
Ding Min saw Li Hai getting nervous and said with a smile, "I originally hoped that you could talk about military spirit and give the new students a spiritual baptism, so I concentrated on all the new students. Unexpectedly, everyone knew that it was the Navy's special meritorious officer who was giving the lecture. Students also come here because of its reputation.”
"Then I'll talk about military spirit." Li Hai felt unsure. He didn't have the courage to talk about the future of the navy in front of thousands of people.
Ding Min said, "No, the principal has already agreed. You can talk about the future of the navy, and it can even be extended to the future of the entire national defense."
The arrow was on the string and had to be fired.
After the teacher who presided over the large class introduced, Li Hai tidied up his brand-new navy uniform, strode onto the stage, saluted everyone, took the microphone, and began to speak while standing up without sitting down.
He was not prepared for anything, so that only a simple message was displayed on the large curtain behind him - Captain Li Hai, a special meritor of the Navy and a naval pilot.
"Comrades, yesterday I went to Institute 608. On the way back to Changsha from Zhuzhou, I kept thinking about what the future of the navy should be. I happened to be invited by the National University of Science and Technology, so I took this opportunity to share my personal opinions. "
"With the launching of destroyer No. 167 as a symbol, the People's Navy has entered the era of large-scale shipbuilding and large-scale shipbuilding, which continues to this day. We have seen many ships launched in the past few years, which everyone calls dumplings. Indeed, in just a short period of time, In the past twenty years, the total tonnage of the People's Navy ships has gone from less than one to the second in the world today."
"So, do we have enough confidence? Do we have enough ships?"
"The People's Navy is stronger than ever, but there is still a long way to go before we can meet our actual needs. Data shows that based on the most basic national defense needs, the total tonnage of the People's Navy ships must reach five million tons, so that we can barely have the strength to protect our country's fundamental interests. We are still far, far away from this goal."
"I am a carrier-based fighter pilot. Due to arrangements by my superiors, I am currently stationed on the islands and reefs. Let me give you an example. The islands and reefs where I am located need to protect an area of 90,000 square kilometers, which is equivalent to the area of six Beijing cities."
"So how many ships and aircraft do we have? The island defense force has three patrol boats of several hundred tons, and our squadron only has four aircraft. Facing such a huge sea area, this force is a drop in the bucket. So much so. We had to carry out continuous high-intensity flying. I alone flew more than two hundred flying hours a month. Ten times more than pilots in other forces."
"Why does this happen? There are not enough ships and not enough aircraft. Our country has more than 4 million maritime territories that need to be protected, which have important practical interests and strategic significance in all oceans. Just rely on the dozens of destroyers and frigates and two Medium-sized aircraft carriers are completely insufficient. After the No. 17 ship was commissioned, everyone was very happy and excited, but I couldn't be happy. It's too slow, the speed is too slow! Not only slow! It's too small!"
"Strong enemies have used more than half a century of experience to tell us that a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is the most suitable, both in terms of cost-effectiveness and combat effectiveness. Similarly, they also use their bloody experience to tell us, Ten 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are simply not enough! A multi-functional carrier-based fighter is simply not enough! A seven- to eight-thousand-ton destroyer is simply not enough!”
"They took detours, so as latecomers and bystanders, we should learn from others' lessons and find a path that suits us."
"Because I fly an airplane, I have been thinking about what the future navy carrier-based fighter should look like? There is no doubt that it must be a stealth fighter. The question is, should it be a multi-purpose fighter, or should it be based on different capabilities? There are many kinds of equipment for combat missions. My conclusion is to match high and low, because our air force has already explored a way. Air control and sea control, land attack and landing are completely different."
"We need an air superiority carrier-based fighter that can form an absolute advantage over the enemy. We also need a multi-purpose carrier-based fighter that has strong sea and ground strike capabilities and certain air combat capabilities."
"I have studied the military operations of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers since 1990. Since the retirement of the F-14, their Hornet fleet has exposed its shortcomings in almost every military operation."
"Facts have proven that there has never been any fighter jet that can be all-powerful. The concept of omnipotence does not exist. We must make targeted designs for weapons and equipment based on our own needs and the actual threats we face. Only in this way can we seek truth from facts. the rules."
"Some people may think that my views are too radical. In fact, it is only the long-term suppression and backwardness that have led to our lack of confidence. What is the historical mission of the People's Army? I believe you will not forget that in the new era of the People's Army You will never forget what the mission is, especially the new students. One of them is very clear - the mission of the people's army in the new era includes maintaining world peace."
"Among the major military services, only the Navy has the full ability to output strength. Of course, the Rocket Force's firepower output is not included in this list. With just a few ships and planes, how can the Navy shoulder the important task of maintaining world peace?"
"Chief! How many aircraft carriers do we need?" The students were already very excited, and one couldn't help but ask loudly.
Li Hai stretched out his hand and turned it over, "Twenty items!"
The entire auditorium suddenly exploded. All discipline was ignored and everything was boiling.
Twenty!
Twenty 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers!
This is the largest and most powerful aircraft carrier navy in human history!
Taking the USS Ford as an example, it would cost at least US$35 billion to equip a single aircraft carrier battle group. Twenty aircraft carriers would theoretically cost US$700 billion, which is nearly 50,000 yuan.
The National Tobacco Corporation will work hard for five years!
Not much, it seems?
Li Hai waved his hand and said he was excited, "In a period of time, the number of aircraft carriers of the People's Navy must reach twenty, because it involves the replacement of old and new ones, crew training, etc. After entering a stable period, eventually It must be maintained between 15 and 18. According to our actual needs, there must be six aircraft carriers performing routine missions at any time, six will be maintained at the home port, two will be on the road, and at least one will perform mobile combat tasks. . In fact, 15 items are the minimum requirements, while 18 items will be much more relaxed."
In other words, in order to support these aircraft carriers, no less than 50 10,000-ton destroyers must be built, no less than 80 anti-aircraft destroyers must be built, and at least 30 attack nuclear submarines must be built.
After the students slowly thought about it, they suddenly realized that the strength of such a navy was only the same as that of the US Navy.
Thinking back to what Li Hai just said - the People's Navy still has a long way to go, only then did we fully realize the gap.
The Navy's dumplings have had a great impact on the people across the country. More and more people are blindly confident and believe that the People's Navy has the strength to fight a powerful enemy. This view has even spread among the grassroots officers and soldiers of the army. .
This is a very dangerous phenomenon.
Li Hai just wanted to tell them that it was not enough, far from enough, and still far from enough. They had to work hard and risk their lives to build it!
Be calm!
At present, these broken ships and two broken aircraft carriers cannot stand out at all!
Without a dozen or twenty 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers by your side, you would be embarrassed to say hello!
I want to be the most arrogant owner in the community, drive the most expensive car, and buy a dozen or so parking spaces to park wherever I want!
This is in line with the temperament of our great country!
