Spark

(Written in front: Many readers recently said that the pace of this book is slow,

If you really pick up the rhythm, you will step on the cherry blossoms in a hundred chapters. Will I still write this book?

I know what you want to see, but there is always a process.

I have carefully arranged the coolness of this book, including the rhythm. I have to take into account two points: everyone can enjoy it, and everyone can read it for a long time, understand?

In addition, let's talk about the update issue. The new issue can only have two chapters a day, which is not something I can change, otherwise I won't be able to recommend it.

After I put it on the shelves, there are more than 10,000 explosive updates, so you can rest assured.

Finally, follow-up reading is really important. If there are new chapters, you'd better read them quickly. On the one hand, you can contribute some data to me, on the other hand, you understand)

Soon after, Kadena Air Force Base.

Leon was sitting behind the desk, while the man opposite him was still Connette from Washington.

He put down the half-smoked cigar in his hand, and said with a serious expression:

"This time it happened suddenly—or, not just suddenly, but out of control."

"As we had expected, they should have come to grips with reality, adopted a conservative, status quo strategy, and de facto recognized our right to freedom of flight."

"But you've seen the results now. Their attitude is still firm...Obviously, on this bottom line, they don't intend to back down."

"I very much doubt that if we put more pressure on them, it will be us or them who will suffer in the end."

"You know, their lives are worthless, but my children can't be left on that damned sea..."

Hearing his words, Connet nodded slightly and replied:

"That's exactly what I'm worried about—but, think about it another way, isn't this also achieving our original goal?"

"We were originally trying to test their bottom line. Now it seems that their bottom line is not just territorial waters and airspace, but some kind of 'aggressive threshold'."

"Aggression threshold? How to explain?"

Leon asked suspiciously.

"It's very simple, you can think of it as a scoring system."

"Every aggressive move we make adds one point to their scorecard, and every time we back down, one point is subtracted."

"Once the score exceeds a certain threshold, they will launch a corresponding counterattack."

"The scores we got are almost breaking through their assessment standards, so you can understand?"

"Understood."

Leon nodded slightly, then frowned and asked:

"But if that's the case, our scores meet, and even exceed, their thresholds."

"Whatever we do next will spark conflict."

"And such a conflict is something we don't want to see -- after all, we are not ready for a full-scale confrontation."

"That's right, that's right. The current situation is actually the same as it was two years ago. At that time, we also implemented a low-key strategy for a long time."

Connet tapped the table lightly and continued:

"Therefore, Washington's current request is that the Kadena base enters the normalized operation stage, and no more aggressive reconnaissance of the Huaxia coastline, just maintain a normal cruise..."

"This is impossible!"

Before Connet finished speaking, Leon yelled.

"This is inconsistent with the instructions I have received. Our goal is to attract China's attention, consume their resources and strategic weight, and suppress their self-developed fighter plan..."

"The order has not changed."

Connet said calmly.

"There is no change to the directive, it's just that we now need to think more about non-military means."

"Non-military means? Like? Are you confident you can suppress their progress?"

Leon looked at Connet suspiciously, who smiled slightly and replied:

"We are certainly confident that, in fact, we have obtained some classified information about this project."

"According to this information, their project has just entered the design stage. If they can cut off a few key nodes in the research and development chain, I think it should not be difficult to achieve the original goal..."

On the other hand, when Washington and Kadena were jointly planning to carry out the next suppression strategy, the 601 Institute was busy but excited.

Lin Yongming was standing at the side of the busy workshop, while Lei Gang was by his side.

Looking at the fighter plane that was about to take shape in front of him, Lin Yongming asked:

"How about the hydraulic system? Is there any problem with the fit?"

"No problem. We are now using the original hydraulic system of the J-10. We have made some improvements on the basis of the new body. The electronic simulation has passed, and all transmissions can operate correctly."

Lei Gang replied confidently.

The fact is just as he said, J-10 is a relatively mature third-generation aircraft, in fact, many technologies are available, and even if these technologies are placed on the fourth-generation aircraft, it will not affect the overall performance.

"What about the fuel? Does the fuel system work?"

"This is no problem. Our own technology is available, and now we have used the above technology to optimize and improve the high-altitude performance of the oil pump."

"The only thing that is a little more difficult now is the ventilation booster system. We still need a little time to test to ensure that the dynamic pressure balance data is accurate."

Hearing Lei Gang's words, Lin Yongming nodded slightly, and continued to ask:

"How long is it estimated?"

"A week or so. If it goes well, it will take a few days. If there is no problem with the test, we are ready to go directly to the plane."

"The flight controller uses our original one? Where's the radar?"

"The flight control will definitely need a big change. The technical team is already on the way. This part needs to rely on a lot of wind tunnel data. The No. 3 hole has been blowing day and night. It is estimated that it can be done before the assembly is completed. "

"But the problem with the radar system is still relatively large. Such a fifth-generation aircraft cannot use our old system."

"Our consideration is to use the PD radar to top it first, and then change it when the AESA technology is mature."

Lin Yongming frowned slightly, he sighed, and sighed:

"Damn it, the design of the fourth-generation aircraft uses Doppler radar. It's embarrassing to say it. Forget it, it's a test aircraft anyway, let's fly it first. Is there any problem with the stealth coating?"

"There is no problem with this. Mass production is not currently possible, but laboratory production is still possible to ensure the use of verification machines and prototypes."

"Mass production as soon as possible, we are now developing by leaps and bounds, and all technologies and industries must keep up!"

There was a wry smile on Lei Gang's face, he shook his head slightly and said:

"Leader, what you said is simple. Industry and technology support are not something that happens overnight. Let alone now, if we give us another three years, we may not be able to fully develop."

"And to be honest, the economic benefit brought by this fighter is almost zero. To develop rapidly, it can only rely on central blood transfusion."

"The money is not enough. If the money is enough, I guarantee that I will give you whatever you want!"

Lin Yongming glared at Lei Gang, but quickly withdrew his gaze.

Although the other party's words are a bit frustrating, it is indeed true.

Building airplanes is a matter of huge consumption, and there is no way to reap benefits in the short term.

But if it is not built, and even the national security cannot be guaranteed, the loss will be even greater in the long run.

Is there any way to make some money?

The most profitable business in the world is nothing more than reselling arms.

But the problem is that as early as the Gulf War, nearly 3,000 Type 69 tanks purchased by Iraq were destroyed, and the J-7 fighter jets did not dare to take off to fight, which has almost shattered the reputation of Huaxia weapons in the international market. At this time, China's foreign arms sales are at a "freezing point", and it seems impossible to make money from arms sales.

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etc.

It cannot be sold because the product does not meet the customer's requirements and there is nothing to sell.

But what if... we were selling our "best" stuff?

Of course, J-10 is definitely not for sale at this stage.

But now. Under the premise that the technology has begun to develop by leaps and bounds, it seems that it is not feasible to upgrade the J-8 and turn it into J-82 or J-8 for export?