In the conference room of Liaoshen Aircraft Factory, the meeting is still going on!
Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, Zhou Yang did not lose the panic at all, but said seriously: "Chief, no matter whether we are sure or not, the third generation aircraft must be launched!"
When everyone heard Zhou Yang's words, they all nodded subconsciously.
Some things must be done regardless of success or failure.
Just like the war more than 20 years ago, facing the United Nations troops armed to the teeth, are we sure of victory?
No?
But we still crossed the Yalu River with great courage!
The same goes for fighter jets. There are already quasi-third-generation fighters. The next stage of research must be a real third-generation fighter!
Regardless of whether the research can be successful or not, this must be done, and it is impossible to go back to research second-generation aircraft.
Mr. Jiang looked at Zhou Yang and said, "We old guys understand what you said, but I just want to hear a definite answer from you!"
Zhou Yang thought for a while and said: "I would like to give you a definite answer, but the problem is that it really can't be done now, because we have a shortcoming that we can't solve!"
"What's the shortcoming?"
"Aircraft engine!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
Aviation engines are indeed a big problem. Before this, our engines were basically imported or copied from old foreign models. Facing the increasingly higher power requirements of modern fighters such as the J-7 and J-8, they have become insufficient.
"Comrade Zhou Yang, the engine problem has been around for a long time, but solving this problem will not happen overnight. Can we develop a third-generation aircraft without using the engine?"
"cannot!"
Then Zhou Yang continued: "Third-generation aircraft must have greater maneuverability and flexibility, as well as faster speeds, and these are inseparable from a powerful aeroengine, so if we want to develop a true third-generation aircraft, We must solve the problem of the aero-engine first!”
Mr. Jiang asked in a deep voice: "How to solve it?"
"Independently develop aviation engines!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the conference room fell silent again.
In the first ten years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, we could only import old engines from Big Brother. In the past ten years, we have finally been able to imitate those old engines, but if we say it is independent research and development, this is really nothing. confidence.
The most important thing is that our aviation scientific research system is quite weak at the moment, with backward testing equipment, a lack of professionals, and a lack of corresponding data experience. Many times we can only cross the river by feeling the stones.
Often we need to spend a lot of time discussing and verifying a simple technical issue abroad.
This is the price you have to pay for being self-taught.
Take the J-8 prototype as an example. The first flight was originally completed in 1969, but subsequent testing and improvement work took a full ten years.
Now if we want to independently develop an aerospace engine, how many years will it take, five years or ten years?
After a while, Mr. Jiang looked at Zhou Yang and said, "Comrade Zhou Yang, do we need to independently develop aero engines to build third-generation aircraft?"
"If we can't buy an advanced high-thrust engine, we must develop it independently, and the faster the better, otherwise..."
"What else would happen?"
"Otherwise, when our third-generation aircraft is released, and the Thief Eagle and Furry Bear Alliance's fourth-generation aircraft are also released, we will fall behind again!" Zhou Yang said.
After thinking for a while, Mr. Jiang finally made a decision: "Okay, then we will develop our own aero-engine. I will start to deal with this matter when we get back."
However, before Zhou Yang could feel happy for too long, he heard Mr. Jiang change his voice and say again: "Comrade Zhou Yang, I heard that when your research institute does research, you set the goals, and others are responsible for research and development. It's like this ?"
"yes!"
"Okay then, it's up to you to provide the specific requirements and parameters for this new aero engine. What do you think?"
"I..."
"Can't you?"
"Report to the head: OK!"
"Hahaha, okay, I knew you were good!"
Then Mr. Jiang said again: "We will try our best to help you solve the aero-engine problem. Can we wait until the aero-engine is successfully developed and install it on the J-8 modification?"
Zhou Yang shook his head and said, "No!"
"Then you mean to redesign a new fighter plane?"
"Yes! Redesign!"
"Why, could it be that the design of the J-8 and the new aero-engine cannot meet the standards of a true third-generation aircraft?" Mr. Jiang asked in confusion.
"Yes, but the combat effectiveness of such a combination may not meet our expectations!"
"Tell me why!"
"this..."
The reason, Zhou Yang knew, was that the biggest problem of the J-8 was that the overall layout was too old, followed by subsystem problems.
In the past, domestic technology was lagging behind, and subsystems were usually old. It was perfectly fine to replace them with new ones when domestic technology became advanced in the future.
The subsystems here include not only avionics, engines, and control systems, but also the static stability or instability can be changed.
However, once the overall layout is determined, it is basically impossible to change it in the future. It is usually overturned and redone.
The biggest problem of whether the J-8 is a modified or prototype J-8 is that it directly inherits the old aerodynamic layout. No matter how the subsystems are modified in the future, the performance will be limited.
The question lies here, but can he really say it in such an occasion?
You must know that the J-8 is the hard work of thousands of employees at Liaoshen Aircraft Factory for more than ten years. For this reason, they changed several chief designers.
He is now saying in front of the director and chief designer of his aircraft factory that your design is too backward. Isn't this a slap in the face?
Perhaps seeing Zhou Yang's concerns, Director Zou suddenly stood up and said: "Comrade Zhou Yang, we are discussing the third generation of aircraft now. We are all making swords for the motherland. Say whatever you want. There is no need to have any worries!"
Mr. Jiang also said: "Yes, there is no need to worry, we are not holding a criticism meeting, we are just discussing!"
Zhou Yang nodded and said: "The reason why we need to design a new fighter is mainly because the layout of the J-8 is too backward. As we all know, the main structure and aerodynamic shape of the J-8 are derived from the MiG-21 of the Mao Xiong Alliance, and the MiG-21 originated in the 50s Early years.”
"Not to mention the MiG-21, more than 10 years have passed since the J-8 was designed. Can the overall layout not fall behind? Instead of performing various surgeries on the J-8, it is better to throw away the shell of the J-8 Son, redesign a more advanced fighter plane!"
"Are you sure?"
"Even if I say I'm sure, no one may believe it. Just give it a try!" Zhou Yang said
"Hahaha, it's a good idea to give it a try, then let's give it a try!"
Afterwards, everyone was quiet, Jiang Laoyi said: "Today we are here to participate in the first flight ceremony of the J-8 reform. We thought it was just old wine in new bottles, but not the medicine. Unexpectedly, the comrades from the Liaoshen Aircraft Factory gave us a complete overhaul. The release of a quasi-third-generation machine is really a big surprise for us, and we are very happy and congratulated..."
"Bah bang bang!"
Before he finished speaking, there was warm applause.
After the applause subsided, Jiang Lao said again: "Now Comrade Zhou Yang has proposed the idea of researching a real third-generation aircraft. This is another great joy. I believe it won't be long before we have a real third-generation aircraft." Generation fighter!"
"Director Zou, I know that your Liaoshen Aircraft Factory has worked hard these years. Next, you can conduct all aspects of testing according to the procedures, pass the various reviews of the Aviation Commission as soon as possible, and then let this advanced fighter undergo mass testing. Productive service!”
"Yes!" Director Zou responded excitedly.
"In addition, the development and design of new fighter jets will also be handed over to your Liaoshen Aircraft Factory!"
"Thank you for your trust, chief, but can you transfer Comrade Zhou Yang to our aircraft factory..."
Before he finished speaking, Nie Nansun could not sit still and said hurriedly: "Old Zou, what you did is not authentic. Comrade Zhou Yang is the Dinghai Shenzhen of our research institute, how can he be transferred to your place? "
Mr. Jiang thought for a while and said: "Comrade Zhou Yang can't be transferred to you, but he can take a position with you, as the deputy chief designer of the new fighter plane!"
"Okay, okay, thank you, chief!" Director Zou said happily.
"Comrade Zhou Yang, do you think it's okay?"
Zhou Yang smiled bitterly and said, "You have already agreed to Director Zou, can I still say no?"
Everyone was amused when they heard this.
For a time, the conference room was filled with laughter and laughter, which spread far and wide...
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PS: Which new fighter is better? The J-10 seems to be unable to meet the technical requirements!
