Rebirth of Military Workers

The U.S. Navy no longer accepts the F-14, replacing it with the FA-18 Super Hornet.

This is something the whole world knows.

Even the modification work of the F-14 fighter did not have as much investment as before.

As a former half pseudo-Tomcat party, Xie Kai knew that in 1988, that is, next year, a batch of F-14s will be upgraded in radar, avionics and missile mounting capabilities, becoming the last model F-14D of Tomcat. .

Eventually, all of these F-14Ds will be retired in 2006. Since then, the only carrier-based fighter of the U.S. Empire is the FA-18.

"So what? People don't continue to receive, and they have equipped hundreds of them! We don't have one." Zheng Yucheng still didn't give up.

Xie Kai squinted at Zheng Yucheng, "Uncle Zheng, you have to do whatever project you see. What are the advantages of changing wings? If it’s just for technology, we don’t need it now. Come on, why bother?"

A waste of money is not.

"Yes, I think Xie Kai is right." Yang Qian supported Xie Kai with both hands.

"Yang Qian, don't fan the flames here, as long as you don't spend money, you will support it. You said that you are so boring, holding tens of billions in your hand, and you can't bear to spend a small amount of money!" Zheng Yucheng has not spoken, Qi Zhiyuan is dissatisfied Up. "Discussing that the technology is appropriate and inappropriate, there is no need to go far from it."

Qi Zhiyuan is scared.

He was afraid that if it got involved in the aircraft carrier project, eventually Xie Kai, Yang Qian and Wang Guilin would unite to oppose it, and the project would have a big problem.

Even if it continues and pre-studies some funds that need to be advanced by them, it is nothing to think about.

"The biggest advantage of variable swept wing technology is that it can use a smaller sweep angle during take-off and landing to increase the lift of the front end of the wing and reduce the running distance; when flying at high subsonic and supersonic speeds, it uses large It can improve the acceleration performance and high-speed flight ability, reduce the requirement of engine thrust and reduce fuel consumption..." Xie Kai saw that Zheng Yucheng couldn't tell, he helped.

If you dare to oppose changing wings, you can naturally come up with a reason to persuade people, isn't it?

"So many advantages are not enough? The thrust provided by our engine is not enough..." Zheng Yucheng grasped the question in Xie Kai's words and hurriedly retorted.

"Don't worry. I'll talk about the shortcomings. If you still stick to this technique, I won't say anything." Xie Kai looked at Zheng Yucheng and smiled.

Zheng Yucheng's heart sighed.

He really knows the kid Xie Kai too well. If he really refutes it, the more obvious the advantages, the more irresistible the shortcomings will be.

"One of the biggest shortcomings of variable-sweeping wing aircraft is the complexity of the wing rotation mechanism. The entire variable-wing mechanism is very heavy, which increases the weight of the fuselage, reduces the wing suspension points, reduces the load, and reduces the flexibility. This also increases The complexity of the entire mechanism and the number of firmware will also cause a decrease in structural strength. Only more advanced materials can be used to make up as much as possible... Even so, the complex mechanism will reduce the reliability, which leads to the later Maintenance costs have increased exponentially. The US Navy, the world's richest navy, can no longer accept the F-14 as a carrier aircraft because it cannot afford the ever-increasing maintenance costs." Xie Kai spoke slowly.

Everyone could understand it.

This technology has high research and development costs, high production costs, and high maintenance costs.

The People's Liberation Army, which can't afford to replace poor equipment, simply cannot support such a huge expenditure.

Everyone thought that Xie Kai would not continue talking, but after he paused for everyone to digest, he continued: "Let’s take the F-14 as an example. In terms of the aerodynamic design, the aileron was cancelled. In order to achieve structural strength, The key parts must be made of titanium alloy, and conventional welding methods cannot be used. Similarly, in order to compensate for the missing part of the trailing edge of the wing, components similar to airbags are also used... The entire fighter structure is complex and the handling is also complicated. The complex structure causes the load. The reduction further limits the improvement of a series of performances such as appearance and stealth... You guys, can anyone tell me how much we can bear? Is it to bear the high cost, or bear the design made out of big money that cannot be used in the design of our future fighters? ?"

Needles dropped in the entire conference room.

Zheng Yucheng really couldn't find a reason to refute.

"But now, we have to imitate the F-14. If we don't solve it, what should we do?" Qi Zhiyuan was full of resentment.

Xie Kai really didn't want to agree to imitate the F-14.

Unsure of this variable-wing-sweeping technology, imitating the F-14 is just empty talk.

"Fixed wing, isn't it? This may be equivalent to redesigning the aerodynamic layout. If it is designed, the same weight, whether it is range, combat radius, maneuverability, or load capacity, will be much higher than F-14." Xie Kai Sonny said forcefully, "If we want to build stealth fighters, we must start to accumulate from here, otherwise, the pre-research work will be difficult to start."

"What about the power? Also, ours was originally for the aircraft carrier project..." Qi Zhiyuan tested whether Xie Kai was going to oppose the aircraft carrier project.

Xie Kai looked at Qi Zhiyuan, and everyone looked at him.

"Uncle Qi, tell me, how long does it take for our aircraft carrier to launch?" Xie Kai suddenly smiled, making Qi Zhiyuan's heart tighten.

"Now it's just a pre-research. According to the current domestic technological development and national economic development, it will take at least 20 years." Qi Zhiyuan still replied, although he didn't know what hole Xie Kai had dug for him.

"So, within 20 years, we will continue to invest in the power system, can we produce a high-thrust engine suitable for use? Even if we can't do it, can we introduce one in 20 years?" Xie Kai asked.

Everyone smiled bitterly.

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"In addition, in terms of aerodynamic layout, after 20 years of research, can't it come out? We have the F-14 as the basis!" He didn't say that in a few years, there will be Su-27 in China for reference.

There will even be production lines for Su-27 and Su-30.

"Aren't you saying that F-14's variable-wing-sweeping technology cannot be used?" Zheng Yucheng didn't understand. Is this kid Xie Kai opposed or opposed?

He couldn't feel Xie Kai's support anyway.

"Without the F-14's variable-sweeping wing, we will improve the shape and aerodynamic layout according to our needs. At this point, if the units such as Chengfei, Shenfei, and Qin Fei are combined, it will not be a big problem, right? The aircraft carrier is too early. What our national defense now needs is a land-based heavy-duty fighter with a long range... The F-14 provided to us by the Persians is also a land-based model. There is still a lot of work we need to do if we want this fighter to be on an aircraft carrier." Xie Kai gave another reason not to directly imitate the F-14.

"Land-based? What about carrier-based aircraft? Is it another new project?" Qi Zhiyuan was even more puzzled.

Xie Kai is opposed to imitating the F-14, but has launched a new project. Isn't this contradictory?

It is better to imitate, and the cost is lower.

"Without launching new projects, the F-14 will now focus on digesting technology. If possible, then merge with the Super-7B project to get a new project." Xie Kai said this and everyone understood.

The Super-7B project is also a dual-engine fighter, but it is only a medium-sized fighter. Who can't get a heavy fighter?

"Can you?" Zheng Yucheng was a little confused.

"In fact, what we want is the F-14's avionics system. The power system, to what extent domestically produced can achieve, we will continue to modify to what extent. Sooner or later, it will reach the international first-class level, as long as we continue to study. The electrical system belongs to our domestic weakness. If we can get the avionics system and the fire control system, the 82 domestic project costing 550 million U.S. dollars is ours." Xie Kai said.

The 82 project is that the United States helped China improve the J-8II so that it can intercept the Tu-22M backfire bomber. The main improvements are radar and fire control systems. Although China and the United States have also discussed the use of F404 engines on the J-8II. Feasibility, the final engine or something, is not involved.

Not only is there a lack of systems in China, but the development of the electronics industry is even more difficult to mention.

This is also impossible. The Soviet Union, as the teacher of China's industrial development, cannot compare with the West in terms of electronic technology. China is naturally worse.

"This is not bad. Even if we only study the avionics system and the fire control system, we can have a high profit. The more advanced the fighter, the higher the requirements in these aspects and the higher the technical content." Wang Guilin smiled and nodded in praise. Endless.

It's almost time to give Xie Kai a thumbs up and compliment him.

Xie Kai's objection was really calm.

The base was originally engaged in the fire control system and avionics system to support the Super-7 project. Now this is just to improve the technical performance indicators of the original avionics and radar, and there is a complete F-14 avionics system to follow the fire. With radar control as a reference, the project is naturally much easier and the cost is much less.

Zheng Yucheng and Qi Zhiyuan were equally unable to refute.

Anyway, under the current circumstances, it is not so important whether to engage in carrier-based aircraft.

The aircraft carriers do not have a single word. Even if they need to practice their hands, they are nothing more than 10,000 to 20,000 tons of light helicopter carriers. These heavy carrier aircraft do not have an aircraft carrier to land, right?

"What about carrier-based aircraft training?"

"It will take a long time to repair the ground training center for carrier-based aircraft, isn't it?" Xie Kai said with a smile, "Maybe, by then Super-7 will be able to board the ship!"

"Your boy objected, just to get Super-7 on board?" Zheng Yucheng also laughed.

Anyway, Super Seven is still a 404 project.

Xie Kai is noncommittal. There is no such idea. It just opposes completely imitating the F-14. It is just a variable wing-sweeping technology that cannot be overcome in a short time.

If this technology has great prospects for future development, he would not mind that the base engages in this.

The current situation is that he knows that the potential for the subsequent development of variable-swept wing is not so great. With the continuous development of aerodynamics and aero-engine technology, after the use of leading edge maneuvering flaps, lifting fuselage, side strip wing and other technical means, To a certain extent, it solves the problem of aircraft flight and control at both high and low speeds. The technology is not as complicated as variable swept wing, the cost is lower, the technology is more advanced, and the development prospects are better. Why not?

As for the Super-7B boarding?

Xie Kai didn't really think about it.

The Super Seven Project is now divided into two. As an advanced trainer and a light fighter, the A-type has little effect on boarding ships, and heavy anti-ship missiles cannot be fired twice.

Type B, even the prototype has not yet begun trial production, and the avionics system and fire control radar have not yet been finalized.

There are currently models. If the avionics system and the fire control radar are changed too much, it will also affect the shape and aerodynamic layout.

"Aren't we discussing whether the F-14 will be provided to the special forces brigade to participate in the exercise?" Xie Jianguo, who has rarely spoken, saw that the argument was gone, and reached a consensus, finally bringing the topic back to the subject.

Everyone was taken aback, and then laughed.

"Xie Kai, can you tell me something?" Zheng Yucheng asked Xie Kai to make this decision.

"If we want to study, we must master more data in flight conditions. Anyway, we have to fly. This cost is indispensable. Under the current circumstances, we can provide them, and we can still obtain performance data that are very close to actual combat conditions... At the same time, we You can also make the special operations brigade pay part of the cost." Based on the principle that no matter how small a mosquito is, it is meat. Xie Kai feels that the cost must still be paid by the special operations brigade.

"What do you mean?" The directors all looked at Xie Kai.

"We belong to the research unit. What's the use of the fighters staying here? Why not use the special forces brigade for combat experiments, train heavy fighter pilots, and train seed instructors..." Xie Kai grinned negatively.

silence.

This batch of fighters was acquired by the 404 at a huge price. A complete F-14 was exchanged for 4 J-7s. According to the international price, one aircraft was worth 28 million US dollars. Of course, the 404 and the Rongfei 132 factory. Settlement is only the cost of only 7 million soft sister coins.

silence!

Give it to the Special Forces Brigade, and let them cooperate with the research.

Continue to be silent.

Meat pain, it is meat pain.

No matter how rich the 404 is, it is not cost-effective to send such a large sum of money to the special forces brigade out of thin air.

"Not only are these three for the Special Operations Brigade, they are repaired later, but they are also provided to them for free!" Xie Kai continued.

"Good!" Wang Guilin happily patted the table and stood up.

Zheng Yucheng was crying, "What's so good? We have to beg them for future research! We are paying a lot of money!"

"Xie Kai, you can explain to him, this old guy was stupefied by a cannonball. I can't figure out such a simple truth." Wang Guilin patted his head.

An expression that I don't recognize him.

In fact, other people didn't understand, they were all secretly scolding Xie Kai, a little bitch, for eating out, that the future career of the base should be a favor.

"Uncle Zheng, if the fighter plane is thrown to the special operations brigade, the fuel consumption and ammunition consumption of the plane, who is it?" Xie Kai said with a smile, "I didn't think they had no money before, afraid that they would engage in live ammunition exercises every day? With more data, the longer the flight time, the better is not..."

The fighters belong to the special operations brigade sequence, and the consumption will have to be the special operations brigade.

There is no other way. The F-14 flew more than 100,000 yuan, three of them together, one exercise, no missiles, no ground bombs, and three to four hundred thousand fuel dollars...

Don't the special forces brigade want to take advantage?

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