Spark

Two days after the first flight of the J-10-modified test aircraft, AVIC First Group publicly released the news.

According to the intelligence department's considerations, the external pressure faced by the No. 22 project is gradually increasing, and the other side has gradually added targeted policies. If it is not dealt with in time, the project may face major difficulties in the later stage.

After all, secrecy is temporary, and leaks are permanent.

For such a large project, if the United States really can't get any news, then it will be a ghost.

Therefore, at this node, Huaxia must come up with something to attract the attention of the United States.

It just so happens that the J-10 modification project, whose performance far exceeds China's previous level, has a strong connection with the AL-31FN incident, and involves a large amount of external information that overlaps with the No. 22 project, has become a perfect target.

And it was launched to block the No. 22 project and buy time for this more critical "strategic" project.

As soon as the news was released, various domestic media exploded instantly.

"J-10 went to the sky again, suspected of changing to a domestic engine? "

"Official leaked pictures flow out, the climbing action at a large angle is distorted, and the pictures are synthesized? "

"What is the combat power of the "third-generation machine" that was put together?" Foreign media comment: not as good as F-4! "

"J-10 is revitalized, SIA is suspected to be a WS-10 modification, with strong performance"

"A major breakthrough in aviation technology? A New Era May Have Arrived"

"Hangfa is here! Part of the data of WS-10S is exposed, and its performance is shocking! "

A piece of news representing different positions was sent out. Some people cheered up and some cursed, but there was only one point that no one questioned:

The J-10 really flew, and it flew with a domestic engine!

what does that mean?

It means that whether you admit it or not, Huaxia already has the ability to independently develop the third-generation aircraft, and the significance of this ability is far more than an advanced fighter itself to a large extent!

Otherwise, why do some countries made with all nations become weaker and weaker?

Isn't it because the incomplete and difficult technology accumulation of the military industry has been replaced by easy equipment imports?

Therefore, no matter what the combat effectiveness of this J-10 is, it is an eye-catching sign and a banner that unfolds.

Under this banner, more and more talents and technologies will be quickly enriched to complete the incomplete third-generation aircraft, and then turn the third-generation aircraft into fourth-generation and fifth-generation aircraft...

...

On the other side, Kadena Air Force Base.

Lyon frowned and finished reading the report in front of him, then looked at Connette on the opposite side and said:

"Is this what you call non-military means? This is what you call 'cutting off the R\u0026D chain'? Is this 'suppressing the development of China's aviation industry'? Look at what you have done!"

"In just two months, the Huaxia people's engine has been built, and their third-generation machine has also been built!"

"This is not a small toy with AL-31FN in it, they are not kidding us this time!"

"If the data they officially announced is true, the performance potential of this engine is actually far superior to that of the AL-31FN. As long as some optimization and improvements are made in the future, it is not impossible to even catch up with our F119!"

"Moreover, what's more serious is that if they can even solve core technologies such as engines, not to mention other radars and avionics, sooner or later, this so-called J-10 will surpass our F-16 !"

"Are you guys working at all? Or are you guys from Washington just taking vacations and not thinking about the urgency of the situation?"

Connet shook his head helplessly, and replied:

"Leon, calm down, what's the use of getting angry with me? The decision was made by Washington. Their thinking was to avoid direct conflict as much as possible, and we have indeed stepped on the dangerous line before. Temporary concessions are inevitable. things."

"Plus, we didn't have a vacation in those two months, and we tried a lot, but strangely, none of them worked out as they should."

Having said that, Connet's face flashed a look of doubt, and after a pause, he continued to speak:

"The first thing we thought of was to limit China's related materials and equipment for engine research and development. The previous hot isostatic pressing equipment is an example, but the problem is that we happened to meet their technological breakthroughs. Such a coincidence should not be counted as ours. Wrong?"

"Also, regarding the issue of materials, according to the previous intelligence, we have restricted and monopolized several rare materials that they commonly use, but they have no response."

"I even feel that they don't need these materials at all now. Until recently, we learned through analysis through various channels that they have indeed adopted a new process, such as changing the original resin-based TBC to a ceramic base. Our There's a lag in the intelligence system—that's not our problem, is it?"

"In addition, we closed a large number of cooperation permissions for them, and suspended most of the technical cooperation related to aviation development for various reasons. Experts who had close communication and participated in key theoretical research were also recalled."

"This should have had a major impact on their project progress. After all, there are a lot of data and many experiments that cannot be done with their own strength."

"For this, they have indeed expressed strong dissatisfaction and have been trying to restore communication."

"But...other than that, there's nothing else."

"They care about these technical exchanges, but they don't seem to care that much... The technical assistance we can provide may not be that important to their aviation development projects."

"But in this case, I am a little confused. Where did their technology come from?"

Looking at Connet's confused expression, Leon realized that the other party was not lying.

Connet's Washington has done a lot in the past, and most of them have been clever plans.

As for why the plan didn't achieve its desired effect... maybe there is indeed an element of luck?

Leon frowned and asked:

"Could it be that Russia is helping them?"

"Impossible, the Russians themselves don't have such technology... In short, we did lose a game in the first match, but we haven't completely lost yet."

Having said that, a confident expression appeared on Conant's face again.

"Do you have a new plan?"

Leon asked.

"Yes."

"The Huaxia people's test flight this time is just a test aircraft. Although the overall performance is good from the current situation, it is obvious that its cost will be astonishing."

"If we can't prevent new technology from being produced, then we will stop the application of new technology."

"In any era, the manufacture of military equipment requires huge amounts of financial support, and even needs to continuously suck blood from various fields."

"Then the question is, what if they have no blood to suck? What if the rest of the industry is barely even?"

Hearing what Connet said, Leon nodded slightly.

He already understood what Connet meant.

"So you mean to suppress the development of the military field through means in the economic field?"

"That's right, that's it!"

Connet clapped his hands lightly and continued:

"Our think tank has already analyzed their key industries. In the next period of time, even if they cannot be directly destroyed, at least they will have no spare power to support the military industry."

"This process will last for a long time, but now, we estimate that we will start with ores, textiles, and food..."