Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Fluid mechanics is a very complex field, and the biggest difficulty is that it cannot be simulated by computers. Or rather, the computing power of computers in this era is not strong enough, so it can only be done through trial and error.

To develop an advanced fighter's aerodynamic layout, aircraft designers need to constantly modify the original design and repeatedly test it in wind tunnels, searching for the most suitable layout through experimentation.

Take the famous old Russian Su-27 as an example. It went through many twists and turns during its development. Although the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute provided an overall layout plan, it still couldn't meet the requirements. In the end, Simonov overcame all opposition and started from scratch, which led to the creation of a generation of famous aircraft.

If Israel's Lavi fighter wants to achieve sufficiently high performance, it needs to be continuously improved, tested in wind tunnels, and then improved again, and tested in wind tunnels again. Asking for five million US dollars first isn't much. What if it's used up without results? Then just keep asking! You can't blame us for not trying our best. Even the shrewd Jews will feel the pain after repeatedly asking for money.

The 611 Institute doesn't lack technology, it lacks research and development funding. Now, it's a good opportunity to make a fortune by helping the Lavi fighter with wind tunnel testing, and they can get their own projects up and running!

The results of wind tunnel testing are shared, but modifying the design costs money. These funds stay in the 611 Institute's account, and they can do whatever they want without having to beg the higher-ups for funding!

Old Song opened his eyes wide: "General Manager Qin, are you talking about our own project?"

At this moment, Old Song felt his heart beating faster for some reason.

"Yes," Qin Yang said, "I said on the way to Israel that our country has a vast territory, and it's not enough for the air force to only have heavy fighters. We also need a medium fighter to pair with them. Do you want to give it a try?"

"Yes!" A flush appeared on Old Song's face. They had been living in frustration for many years. Now, they were finally going to start their own business!

"The canard layout is the most perfect supplement to insufficient engine power. Our 611 Institute has been researching canard layouts for many years. Now that you have your own money to do it yourself, first get the project up and running, and report the phased results to the higher-level leaders, and they will support you," Qin Yang said, "It just so happens that when we were imitating the Tomcat, we also developed a WS-10 turbofan engine at the same time. You can completely base your work on this engine. Our 960 Factory can help with the avionics. As long as you figure out the aerodynamic layout and flight control, this aircraft will be considered complete."

An aircraft is composed of tens of thousands of parts. If classified, it can be mainly divided into three categories: engine, avionics, and fuselage.

The 960 Factory is developing advanced airborne radar, so the avionics can be solved. The imitation of the Tomcat fighter also launched the WS-10 project simultaneously, so the engine problem is also solved. The 611 Institute only needs to develop the fuselage, and with Israel sending money to study aerodynamics, isn't the fuselage a sure thing?

"General Manager Qin, the thrust of the WS-10 is not very high. What if we base it on the WS-6..." Before Old Song could finish speaking, he saw Qin Yang's expression change: "WS-6? Do you dare to use an immature engine for your single-engine fighter?"

"We wouldn't dare, General Manager Qin. We'll listen to you," Old Song immediately changed his tune.

"Old Song, it's not that I'm tooting my own horn, it's just that the domestic aero engines are disappointing," Qin Yang said, "Our J-10 can't be held back by the engine."

"J-10?"

General Manager Qin has even given it a name? What about the imitated Tomcat?

"Well, J-10, our medium fighter can be called J-10, and the imitated Tomcat can be called J-11," Qin Yang knew he had slipped up, so he simply took the liberty of deciding. The air force would have to accept it.

"Okay, then it's called J-10. Our J-9 project failed, but the J-10 will definitely succeed!"

After the discussion, Qin Yang saw Old Song off.

The night outside was dark, but this was just the darkness before dawn. With Qin Yang, the 611 Institute had a different future! Old Song was also full of confidence in the J-10 project. This was the key to the rise of their 611 Institute!

Watching Old Song's figure disappear under the streetlights, Qin Yang turned his head and glanced at his wife who had followed him: "Xiaoqian, why didn't you go to rest?"

"How can I sleep if you don't sleep?" Nie Xiaoqian said softly, "I'm already used to having you by my side."

"Okay, then let's sleep together. Let's exercise before bed. By the way, how is Natalie?"

"She..." Nie Xiaoqian said with a smile, "She's fine."

The next day, Natalie woke up feeling refreshed. Yesterday's experience seemed to have nothing to do with her. Was it really okay?

Yesterday she was so uncomfortable that she wanted to go home, but today, she only felt refreshed.

"Ding Ling Ling!" The red telephone on the desk rang. She casually picked it up: "Hello."

"What? Hulev is coming? He's already at the airport? Okay, I'll go over immediately!"

Natalie glanced outside. This damned weather, you can't see the sun, it's always foggy. She slept until ten o'clock and didn't even know it.

Hulev came on a special plane, which landed directly on the runway of Factory 132. A group of people were already waiting for him below.

"Mr. Hulev, welcome to the East," Qin Yang stood under the boarding ladder and extended his hand in a very friendly manner: "You came too fast. This is in line with the style of you Israelis. If it were the romantic French, I guess we would have to wait for ten and a half months."

"Qin, thank you for your guidance. Otherwise, we would have developed the Lavi fighter only to find that there were major flaws in the aerodynamic structure. That would be troublesome!" Hulev was still worried.

Poor supersonic performance meant that this kind of aircraft could only be used as an attack aircraft. That's what the Americans thought! Thinking of being tricked by the Americans, Hulev was in a very bad mood. Now, they could no longer trust the Americans and could only rely on the smart, capable, and helpful Orientals!

"That's right, it's not too late to modify it now," Qin Yang said, "You should go back and seize the time to modify the aerodynamic layout. Why did you suddenly come to our East with such fanfare?"

Looking at the large group of people behind Hulev, Qin Yang was very satisfied in his heart, but his face showed a surprised look.

"We want to ask you for help to greatly improve the supersonic performance while ensuring that the subsonic performance remains unchanged," Hulev said.

He was very anxious. Originally, these requirements had to be formally proposed in the meeting room, but now he said them at the airport.

"This..." Qin Yang's face showed an embarrassed expression: "You have a very good relationship with the United States. Why don't you entrust this task to the United States?"

"Hmph, they don't want us to develop advanced fighters. How can we hand over the improvement project to them?" Hulev's face was full of dissatisfaction.

"What about France?"

France was asking for too much! After they learned about the supersonic wind tunnel test results, they of course first contacted the French. The French didn't say anything and immediately asked for a price of 80 million US dollars.

Their Lavi fighter project only had a budget of 580 million US dollars, most of which was US military aid. They could afford a few million themselves, but 80 million US dollars? How was that possible!

The East shouldn't be asking for an exorbitant price, right?

"We trust the East!" Hulev said, "We hope to hire your technical personnel to help us complete the modification of the aerodynamic layout. No matter how much money it costs!"

At this moment, Natalie walked over from a distance. Listening to their conversation, she felt complicated. IAI was actually asking the East for technical assistance?