Genius of the Rules-Style System

Before the design of the WZ series, that is, the War Eagle series of engines, the only aviation turbofan engine independently designed and developed in China was the Kunlun engine. Without other engine development for comparison, the engine development process and progress could only be compared with the Kunlun engine.

The ‘onboard test flight’ of the Kunlun engine took place two years after the assembly of the No. 1 prototype.

At that time, Kunlun was able to operate normally. There were no serious problems when running at normal power. There were not many high-power operation tests, and the stability needed to be further improved. However, all parameters during operation were normal. The 'test flight' represented a New milestones and entering a new stage are actually just for continued improvement. Test flights can help detect more problems.

If you refer to the progress of the Kunlun engine to make a judgment on the debugging and improvement progress of the WZ-A1, the WZ-A1 is indeed ready for test flight.

Before getting the parameters for the first start-up test, Yuan Haitao couldn't help but ran to Zhao Yi and shouted, "We can apply for a test flight, right? Academician Zhao, this situation just now is absolutely OK!"

"Better than Kunlun, I'm sure!"

"Moreover, there were no problems throughout the process, so I think I can apply in advance!"

Several people nearby also said, "Captain Yuan is right, he is much stronger than Kunlun at that time!"

"There are no major problems in the testing process, so you can apply."

"It's a test flight, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Zhao Yi was not very excited. The success of the first operation test was expected. During the assembly process of the prototype, he helped eliminate many problems. Later, after the assembly, he discovered a problem with the booster blades of the compressor and temporarily dismantled it. The pretense is gone.

After eliminating a series of problems, it would be unreasonable to run the test if it fails.

Of course.

Zhao Yi is still a little excited, but he has not considered directly applying for a test flight. He does not have the kind of eagerness for success, and he does not need to show results quickly to prove himself to the leadership and everyone.

The purpose of doing engine research and development now is to make more advanced and perfect aero engines. Simply aiming at scientific research does not require rushing for success. He also understands the mood of others. They all hope to achieve results in a short time, but he has already put The time was shortened as much as possible.

"Don't be anxious, everyone."

Zhao Yi said calmly, "We have just assembled (the engine) and conducted an operational test."

"Indeed, very successful!"

"I'm as happy and excited as you are. But our goal is to improve, strive for perfection, and strive to make it an engine that represents the most advanced technology in the aviation field in the future."

"Now we have only achieved a little bit of results. It is certain that it will be put on the plane for test flight, and it won't be far away. We just need to wait for a while."

"The work has to be done step by step. I haven't even gotten the data from this test yet..."

Zhao Yi said the last sentence with a smile.

Others immediately laughed and shook their heads. They knew they were too anxious. The purpose of running the test was to find problems, and the data collected during the test was very critical.

The first test has just ended, and the data has not even been collected, let alone the subsequent analysis and summary.

They still have a lot of work to do.

Take a test flight?

"soon."

Zhou Qing said to others with certainty, "Academician Zhao's requirements have always been very high. We wanted to compare the Kunlun engine because there was no other reference, but Academician Zhao didn't take Kunlun seriously at all. He Just go at your own pace.”

"I remember Academician Zhao said that it would take five weeks to get on the plane for test flight. Now it can take more than two weeks. What does it matter if it is a few days behind?"

"We all do our own thing!"

"come on!"

The War Eagle 1 engine team has become more active than ever. Each of them feels that a stage victory is just around the corner, and they just need to work harder and wait for the test flight.

It was a huge success and a huge surprise!

Before the start of the operational test, most people in the engine team, not only the team of engineers sent by the aviation group, but also people from the original Yuan Haitao team, and even Li Rongmao, Wang Zhiguo and others from the War Eagle team felt that the debugging work would be Lasts a long time.

Yuan Haitao heard Zhao Yi say that the target was five weeks. He didn't say much but he didn't believe it in his heart.

It's different now.

The first operational test achieved unimaginable success. The phased results of the 'test flight' can be said to be close at hand. Accomplishing this goal is the success of Zhao Yi and the success of the entire team. Yuan Haitao and others Everyone is very motivated.

soon.

Zhao Yi got the detailed parameters collected and detected during the operation, and then immediately organized an internal work meeting and assigned corresponding work to each responsible group.

Now the job of the War Eagle team is to adjust the performance of each component based on the operating test parameters, so that the components can be perfectly integrated. Zhao Yi's job is to design and formulate the most reasonable plan and set the performance indicators of each component. confirm.

The job of others is to make corresponding design adjustments to each component based on the set performance indicators.

Then there is manufacturing or transformation.

Some parts have new designs and need to be improved by the manufacturer, and they will be shipped over after the improvements are made; some parts can be adjusted in the factory to achieve the desired effect.

Zhao Yi quickly made the parameter plan.

The entire engine group also became busy, and many engineers were involved in adjusting the design. Because it was just an adjustment of relevant performance parameters, rather than a new design, the plan was easy to make.

Zhao Yi's job became to review the plan report, and then decide which plan to implement, or make modifications based on the established plan.

soon.

A week has passed.

After all the adjustment plans for each component have been formulated, it is time to contact the manufacturer. If the factory can make corrections directly, it will start work directly to make corrections.

The engine block operations room became busy.

At the same time, the War Eagle team also submitted an application for a test flight to the aviation group, because several experienced engineers, including Yuan Haitao's team, directly stated the engine's established parameters in the report.

At this time, it was almost a month until Zhao Yilai arrived at the factory, and the scheduled assembly time for the prototype was only three weeks away.

While Yuan Haitao was busy working, he couldn't help but sigh, "Sure enough, Academician Zhao said it would take three weeks."

"When you say three weeks, it's three weeks!"

"This time, I am really convinced!"

…

The War Eagle engine unit is one of the most important technical research and development groups of the aviation group. The reports and applications they submitted were immediately handed over to the management by the staff.

Two hours later, Liu Jiankun got the report, his face full of confusion and confusion, "Application for test flight?"

"War Eagle Group?"

"If I remember correctly, the engine they developed should be the War Eagle I? The most high-end one? Led by Academician Zhao..."

"Also, I remember a month ago, someone seemed to have said that the War Eagle 1 engine was about to be assembled?"

Liu Jiankun spoke to his assistant several times in succession. He didn't know whether he was really talking to the assistant or murmuring to himself. His face was full of disbelief, mainly because it was too fast.

Even if he has confidence in Zhao Yi's R\u0026D capabilities, the engine was 'almost' assembled a month ago, and it doesn't feel like it took long for him to directly apply for a test flight?

"This efficiency is a bit... worrying!"

Liu Jiankun thought for a while, and instead of calling Zhao Yi, he found Zhu Zhen, the head of the engineering team sent to the War Eagle Group, "Why did the War Eagle Group submit a test flight application?"

His tone was questioning.

Zhu Zhenze was obviously very excited, "Mr. Liu, our research and development progress is really surprisingly fast!"

"very successful!"

"Incredible success!"

"I thought it was a dream until now, but..." Zhu Zhen used a lot of adjectives before turning to the key point, "The first operational test after we completed the assembly was successful. At that time, we had reached the threshold for applying for a test flight. According to Academician Zhao, if the standards are more perfect, then you can apply again.”

"I dare say that the current War Eagle 1 engine has been perfected to an unimaginable level. It can be directly used on fighter jets. It is not a test flight, but mass production, installation and service..."

During Zhu Zhen's explanation, he continuously used the word "unimaginable" to describe it, and Liu Jiankun's mood was also "unimaginable" because he felt that he was listening to a story rather than what really happened.

Warhawk I engine?

Has it been perfected so quickly that it can be mass-produced and installed?

"impossible!"

Liu Jiankun couldn't believe it.

Zhao Yi is indeed a genius in scientific research, but the improvement and debugging of an engine is a very time-consuming task. The Kunlun engine is a lesson learned from the past. When the engine is first assembled, there will definitely be a lot of problems. If the first operation test is successful, It's very powerful, but it can only run at most, right?

"What Zhu Zhen said is too exaggerated!"

Liu Jiankun thought carefully about it for a long time, looking at the test flight application report in his hand, and finally decided to go and see it with his own eyes, so that he would know what the situation was.

…

Liu Jiankun decided to see it with his own eyes because he didn't believe the situation reported by the War Eagle engine unit or Zhu Zhen's statement.

But he didn't want anyone to know.

What if the situation is exactly as reported, exactly as Zhu Zhen said, and others know that he doesn’t believe it. It’s a bit embarrassing to think about it. He is the general manager of the aviation group, and he must have face, so he goes to see it with his own eyes. , you must find a good reason.

What's the reason?

Liu Jiankun simply decided to bring others with him, including other senior leaders of the aviation group, including two senior officers of the Air Force, the director of the performance testing department, and a professional pilot.

The people in front are all the leadership. A few people from the leadership will go there together, which can be said to be an 'inspection work'. They will pay attention to the situation of the War Eagle engine unit and see if any needs are solved.

The subsequent test department director and pilot are directly related to the test flight application.

Aren’t you going to apply for a test flight? Just bring the person in charge of the test department and the pilot who specializes in test flights. If the engine condition reaches the standard, you can contact the person in charge of the test department and you can immediately install it on the test machine for test flight.

A group of people went to the factory cheering.

Others in the leadership did not know that Liu Jiankun was pulling them to 'look for face', and thought he was really going to inspect the engine unit. However, they were very interested in the condition of the Warhawk-1 engine, especially the senior Air Force officers who were re-serving, and they were even more interested in the engine. Interested.

The design of the Warhawk-1 is confidential, but for the senior Air Force officers directly involved, there is no such thing as confidentiality.

After the aviation group meeting, the leadership of the Air Force department knew the news. Everyone was very interested in the Warhawk-1 fighter jet, and they discussed it a lot.

Fighters are the life of the Air Force.

The Army can still fight with machine guns without tanks and artillery, and the Air Force cannot really be said to be "empty" without fighter planes.

Therefore, the performance of fighter jets can be said to be the fist and life of the Air Force. The leaders of the Air Force department are more concerned about the Warhawk-1 construction plan than the aviation group, but they also know that it is unlikely to be possible in a short time. Most of them believe that "the test flight will be completed in ten years." It's already great.

The engine is the core power of a fighter jet. Only with the support of an engine with excellent performance can a fighter jet be more powerful.

Now when we came to the War Eagle engine unit, the leaders of the Air Force department were also very interested. After a group of people entered the factory, everyone else followed the receptionist and walked inside. The leaders of the Air Force simply couldn't help it and asked someone to take them there in advance. The location of the prototype.

"What are you doing in such a hurry? You'll see it sooner or later anyway..."

Someone in the crowd complained, but it immediately turned into, "How about we go together?"

"go together!"

"It's no fun to go around the factory. Let's go straight to see the prototype. That's what we're here for!"

As a result, a group of people went directly to the place where the prototype was tested.

It was a large operation room, and most people were working in it. When a group of people entered, it was busy inside, with various accessories placed on the floor. They stood at the door not knowing where to start.

Fortunately, the receptionist followed us.

Zhao Yi also came over quickly and said, "Sorry, I'm a little too busy today and didn't go to the door to greet you."

"It doesn't matter!"

"Academician Zhao is a busy man, understand, understand!"

"We are mainly here to see the engine you built this time. I heard that it has applied for a test flight? Is that over there?"

The War Eagle 1 engine itself is not large, but it is supported by equipment and suspended in the air. There are a lot of related accessories and related equipment next to it, and it occupies a relatively large area.

When a large group of people are busy, the operation room seems very chaotic, but standing at the door, you can still notice the prototype placed at the farthest end.

Zhao Yi knew that they wanted to see the prototype, so he simply took them to the side of the prototype along the road, and immediately introduced the test situation, "There were no major problems in our first test, and the highest power test also passed. .”

"However, due to manufacturing problems, there are differences in the performance parameters of each component. During this period, we have been solving this difference."

"There are some minor problems that can be easily discussed, but for some, such as the compressor, we need an improved shaft and one less compressor blade."

"This will take time."

Zhao Yi briefly introduced the work situation, and then asked Liu Jiankun with his eyes, which basically meant, "What are you here to do?" and another question, "Why haven't you responded to the test flight application?"

Liu Jiankun smiled awkwardly, but later realized that there was no need to be embarrassed. He immediately tightened his expression and said, "Didn't I hear that you are making good progress? The entire group and the Air Force are concerned about your engines, so we organized everyone to come and take a look. "

The others nodded.

At least that's what they know.

Zhao Yi nodded and said, "So that's it. There are no problems with our work here, everyone is just concerned. When will the test flight be specifically scheduled?"

"This...this..."

Liu Jiankun said simply, "We haven't decided yet. We have to look at the specific conditions of the engine."

"Are there submission parameters in our report?" Zhao Yi asked doubtfully.

Liu Jiankun hurriedly said, "There are parameters, but we still need to see it on site. If you don't see it, you won't be at ease. This is the most high-end engine in aviation, and every small progress is a big event..."

Zhao Yi kept nodding his head as he listened.

suddenly.

A senior officer of the Air Force shouted at the top of his voice, "Liu Jiankun, the normal process is that after approval, we will directly arrange for a test flight? How can any R\u0026D team submit an application and bring a large group of people to inspect it?"

"You don't believe Academician Zhao, do you?"

"I don't believe in the War Eagle Group either!"

"That's why you brought us together. I'm wondering why you didn't have a plan before, so you asked me to come here to take a look..."

"You guys are too thoughtful!"

After the senior air force officer finished speaking, everyone around him looked at Liu Jiankun.

Liu Jiankun suddenly felt embarrassed, and he immediately defended, "I understood it wrong, I understood it wrong. I really trust Academician Zhao and give absolute and 100% support for research and development."

"I really came here to take a look this time. The test flight also needs to be arranged, right? I brought Director Zhao from the testing department and Zhai Licheng."

Liu Jiankun pulled over someone and introduced, "Zhai Licheng is a very experienced test pilot with more than 30,000 flight hours. This time it is Zhai Licheng who is responsible for the test flight of the War Eagle 1 engine."

"I have already thought about the fighter jets, including the improved J-8B. We have our test aircraft at Yangzhen Airport."

He explained a lot in succession.

At this time, Zhai Licheng suddenly said in confusion, "Mr. Liu, didn't you say that you just asked me to come here to take a look, understand the parameters, and make preparations in advance? How come it turned into directly getting on the plane for a test flight?"

Liu Jiankun half roared and gritted his teeth and shouted, "I want you to come and take a look. If the situation is good, I will go to heaven!"