Dominate South Asia

"It seems that these J-7 and J-8 fighters in our air force are no longer useful." Deng Gong was very optimistic: "It's time for our air force to upgrade to new fighters. Our Shenfei, listen. Said that a new fighter plane is being developed?”

Hearing this, the director of the Third Aircraft Department said: "Yes, they are now improving the J-8. The air intake on the nose is changed to air intake on both sides. In this way, the nose can be freed up to install a large radar, which can cooperate with Launching mid-range air-to-air missiles will enable our air force to have mid-range air combat capabilities, and the supporting radar will be developed in Changhong.”

When mentioning Changhong, everyone's first reaction is Changhong TV. In fact, this is a project of Changhong military-to-civilian conversion. The original Changhong was also a complete military factory, and radar development was one of its aspects.

"It seems that we can't be stingy anymore. We must increase investment in Shenfei so that they can produce advanced fighters for our air force as soon as possible." Deng Gong said.

Shen Fei is the eldest son of the Republic and has all the resource advantages. Now when they talk about advanced fighters, they immediately think of Shen Fei's J-8 improved project.

"However, our supporting radar, fire control, and research and development are lagging behind. Shenyang Aircraft Corporation proposed that we seek cooperation from the United States. The American Grumman Company also said that it can help us improve the radar system of existing fighters. By the way, Aren’t Pakistan’s Tomcat fighters products of Grumman?” said the Minister of the Three Aircraft Department.

The uneasiness in Hamad's heart became more and more intense. Isn't this the model peace project? 550 million U.S. dollars is a considerable amount of foreign exchange for the current Republic. What did this little foreign exchange get in the end? A complete failed project!

History cannot be allowed to repeat itself! Even if the J-82 succeeds, even if it is equipped with new avionics. It is still a backward second-generation aircraft body, and its high altitude and high speed are no longer suitable for modern air combat!

And once Shen Fei secures this investment, Cheng Fei's J-10 project will be even more lacking in funds!

However, Mhammad is a Pakistani after all. According to logic, Mhammad cannot interfere in the other party's internal affairs.

"I remember that last year a delegation from your side visited Pakistan. They visited our fighter planes and we both decided on a cooperation project." Mhammad said: "We also sent technical personnel to work with you to jointly develop The subsystems of the imitation fighter, including the most important avionics system and engine, I wonder what the development process is now?”

It was jointly developed at that time, and Pakistan also had a share, so Mhamad could only start from this aspect.

"Really?" Mr. Deng looked at the minister of the Seventh Machinery Department and said, "Why didn't I know about this?"

Mr. Deng didn’t even know about this kind of international cooperation! Mhamad looked at the minister of the Seventh Machinery Department. I suddenly remembered that this guy came from Shen Fei!

"It is a project between Chengdu Aircraft and XAC." said the Minister of the Seventh Aircraft Department: "Chengdu Aircraft received several sets of radar prototypes provided by Pakistan. It decided to imitate the same prototype, and XAC obtained Pakistan's Spei The modification of the engine was decided to be imitated because our country Due to the adjustment of the national economy and the reduction of military funds, we can only maintain the development of key projects. That's it. The XAC and Chengdu Aircraft projects are suspended. All funds are used to develop key aircraft models of Shenyang Aircraft Co., Ltd. and cooperate with Pakistan. The project is self-financed by Chengdu Aircraft and XAC.”

Key projects! Shen Fei's shabby improved J-8 received full state funding, while Chengdu Aircraft and Xicheng Aircraft's projects were suspended. This is simply...Mhammad can only express himself speechless.

"I want to go to Chengdu Aircraft Corporation of China and XAC Aircraft Corporation Limited," said Mhamad. "After all, there are Pakistani scientific researchers here, and these projects are very critical to our Pakistani Air Force."

"Oh?" Mr. Deng was interested: "Are these projects very critical to your air force?"

"Yes. Our Air Force has been equipped with eighty Tomcat fighter jets. Although we have a very good relationship with the United States now, we are also afraid that the Americans will choke us at some point. This kind of thing will not happen in the future. It has happened more than once in history that Pakistan’s most loyal ally is only your country. Therefore, we unite with your country to first conquer the subsystems of our Tomcat fighter jets, digest and absorb them, and ultimately, we want to be able to imitate them ourselves. Bring out the Tomcats," said Mhammad.

The Tomcat fighter jet will not be outdated, nor will the variable sweep wing technology. It is just that the U.S. Navy in later generations will no longer have a decent threat. In the current Pakistan Air Force, the powerful combat effectiveness of the Tomcat fighter jet has been very intuitively reflected. came out.

Pakistan's own aviation industry is lagging behind, while Eastern countries have the world's best copycat capabilities. Therefore, it is Mhamad's air force equipment development strategy to unite Eastern countries to imitate Tomcat fighters.

The first step is to copy the subsystems.

In front of his allies, Mhamad had no need to hold back.

Everyone was shocked when they heard what Mhammad said. If the Tomcat fighter jet can really be imitated, its powerful combat effectiveness will completely change the Air Force of the Republic!

There are many difficulties to be overcome, such as titanium alloy wing box technology. However, if we go step by step, even if only a few of the subsystems mature, the impact on the Republic will be far-reaching.

"It seems that I have to accompany President Muhammad to visit our Xi'an Aircraft and Chengdu Aircraft." Deng Gong said.

The eyes of the Minister of the Third Ministry of Machine Building dimmed suddenly. He hoped that the Chairman would visit Shenfei, but under the current circumstances, he could not do anything to stop it.

The enthusiastic Deng Gong accompanied Pakistani President Muhammad to Xi'an Aircraft.

Xi'an Aircraft is located in the ancient city of Xi'an. In history, this is an ancient city with a long history of more than 7,000 years. When Qin Shihuang unified the six kingdoms, the capital of Xianyang was Xi'an.

In Yanliang District, there is the Xi'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, which mainly produces the H-6 bomber. The current project is the Flying Leopard.

When the Air Force lost interest in the Flying Leopard, the Flying Leopard project was at risk of abortion at any time, and the Spey engine introduced by the state with key investment funds was also at risk of project abandonment.

At this critical juncture, a trip to Pakistan completely changed the fate of these projects. The Spey engine project was finally revived, not only revived, but now it is still moving forward in great strides!

When Chen Yijian heard that the central government had sent a leader to inspect Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation, he only had time to get out of the aircraft engine factory and walked to the door, and the motorcade had already entered.

When he saw the person coming out of the car, Chen Yijian was stunned. Chairman!

The last time he reported on the JH-7 project was three years ago. After that, Chen Yijian never received the attention of the central government again and never reported his work to the chairman.

And now, the chairman has appeared in front of him, just like a dream.

There was another young man who got off the car with him, but the outline of his nose and eyes was completely foreign.

"President Muhammad!" Chen Yijian knew that Pakistan was visiting his motherland, but he didn't expect that he would come to Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation for inspection.

"Mr. Chen, let's see how our engine is made?" Muhammad asked Chen Yijian.

"We have completed the trial production of the domestic blanks and have passed the endurance test! Now, the 100% domestic Spey engine can be equipped with air force fighters at any time!" Chen Yiqian said.

All projects cost money. The sudden termination of the Spey localization project was because the superior stopped the funding. Now, through the efforts of Xi'an Aircraft, foreign investment has been obtained, and the project is moving forward in great strides.

"Our next step is to develop a thrust-enhanced model of the Spey engine according to the improvement suggestions given by your side." Chen Yiqian said: "We are confident that we can completely conquer this project within two years."

At the Xi'an Engine Manufacturing Plant, the first phase of the Spey project has been completed, various machines from the UK have been installed and debugged, and the domestic blanks have passed the British acceptance. Qualified Spey engines can be produced at any time. According to the improvement plan given by Muhammad, the development of the thrust-enhanced model is actually the same as imitation. There are technical data and physical objects. The TF-41 engine on the A-7 attack aircraft without afterburner has been provided to them.

"Good." Muhammad said, "I look forward to the successful completion of our project."

"How is this Spey engine more advanced than our current WP-7 and WP-13?" Deng Gong asked.

The Minister of the Third Machine Department did not answer, but Chen Yijian had already given an accurate answer: "It has high thrust, low fuel consumption, good maintainability and long service life. If we can use this engine to replace our current engine, the range of the J-7 can be at least doubled."

At least doubled! The fuel consumption rate of the WP-7 is too high. The advantage of the turbofan engine is that it greatly reduces fuel consumption. In addition to the larger diameter, the length is suitable. If it is improved and stuffed into the belly of the J-7, the range of the J-7 can be greatly increased.

"Not bad, this is a project formulated by Premier Zhou during his lifetime, and now it has finally been realized." Deng Gong said.

The introduction of the Spey can even be traced back to Premier Zhou. It was under his care that the project was quickly implemented.

"Let's go and take a look at the production workshop." Muhammad said. There are also technical personnel from Pakistan working here. Muhammad came to Xifei this time, so he naturally wanted to visit their work and life here. (To be continued ~^~)