The military-industrial scientific research system of the academic master.

Wang Xiaomo lowered his head and studied the new plan drawn by Chang Haonan on the paper for a long time:

“It is indeed much better than the original balance beam structure.”

In fact, for electronic engineers like them, the shape of the main antennas is a back-to-back rectangular double-sided array. There is no difference whether the antenna is set up or directly connected to the aircraft body. The main difference between the two configurations is in the aircraft. aerodynamic design.

But this novel structure still interests Wang Xiaomo:

"It seems that Comrade Liang Shaoxiu is right. You have already prepared the overall design of the early warning aircraft."

"Preparation is out of the question, it can only be regarded as some habitual attention."

Chang Haonan put the pen aside, picked up the cup and took a sip of the slightly cold tea:

"What I just said are still qualitative conclusions. If you really want to start doing project feasibility analysis, you will definitely need more rigorous quantitative calculations."

This is really not being modest. Before his rebirth, he had not actually participated in the research and development of traditional concept early warning aircraft, but for a period of time he cooperated with the 601 Research Institute in the research of long-endurance unmanned early warning aircraft.

Because drones do not need to consider the cabin to accommodate personnel, the design logic from the beginning is almost completely different. For example, conformal arrays can be arranged more conveniently.

Chang Haonan only did some research on manned-machine platforms at that time.

He even made a prediction on the flight performance of the E737 early warning aircraft.

Now that I think about it, I feel a little regretful - if I had known earlier, I would have gone directly to the Yun 8 platform, which would have saved me a lot of trouble.

"The feasibility study must be done. We can prepare now and submit the project when we find a suitable opportunity."

After confirming the modification potential of the Y8 platform from Chang Haonan, Wang Xiaomo was also in a good mood. As he spoke, he quickly organized his manuscripts on the table and put them back into his briefcase:

"In addition, Comrade Xiao Chang, you are not from the Electronic Technology Group. We can distinguish between public and private affairs. This early warning aircraft has not yet been revealed, and I have no position to ask you to do voluntary labor for us, so Xiao Luo."

Luo Qun, who had been invisible just now, suddenly got his name called and quickly stood up:

"To!"

"Your 14th Institute will issue a tender for the aerodynamic and structural performance analysis of the aircraft platform as soon as possible in the name of Guorui Technology. Just ask Comrade Xiao Chang to bid in the name of the research group after he returns. You cannot let the comrades in the aviation system suffer."

Luo Qun's eyes were full of meaning, and he glanced at Chang Haonan opposite him with envy.

If this kind of preliminary demonstration work were left within them, and they would directly assign people to do it, and at most they would pay some bonuses, how could there be such a big battle?

But now that Wang Xiaomo has spoken, it is impossible for him to have any opinions on this matter.

After all, if you think about it from another person’s perspective, if the Electronic Technology Group in turn works for other brother units, it is unlikely that the work will be wasted:

"Yes!"

Chang Haonan had no reason to refuse.

The cost of preliminary demonstration may not even reach one thousandth of the total project cost, but it is a considerable amount of money for the research team and himself.

You can talk about dedication, but you can’t just talk about dedication.

"By the way, Academician Wang, is that a direct negotiation?"

Luo Qun, who had just sat down, confirmed to Wang Xiaomo.

The latter nodded:

"Yes, the bid invitation process is too long, we have to hurry up."

The so-called bid negotiation refers to a non-public bidding, which is completed through one-to-one negotiation between the purchaser and the purchased party. In essence, it is price comparison procurement, while the invitation to bid is a competitive bidding in the general sense.

In the 90s, the bidding law did not exclude this form from bidding.

Although it is expected to be a "low-cost" model, it is still compared with the Ring Project, which has a unit price of US$2.5 million. Early warning aircraft, or early warning aircraft using active phased array radars, are fundamentally not cheap. An upfront R&D investment of several hundred million yuan is required.

Even for Wang Xiaomo, the executive vice president and academician of the Institute of Electronic Science and Technology, a project involving this level of funding is definitely not something that can be initiated just by writing a report.

It's better to have a name or catch up with something.

For example, the success of the Ring Project was due to the Gulf War.

Chang Haonan, who has been immersed in the military industry system for many years, naturally understands this.

But in fact, he had just the right name in mind, but time was a bit tight:

"Academician Wang, I wonder how efficient we are in producing this kind of phased array radar antenna now?"

"Not very quickly."

Wang Xiaomo gave the final answer very simply. He now truly regards Chang Haonan as an equal partner:

"The production of semiconductor components itself is actually good, because they can be used with other radars, so there is some reserve. However, the packaging of T/R components requires the use of high-silicon aluminum alloy. Now we can only process it through manual milling. The output and yield rate are average. Like the antenna structure you just mentioned, two large and two small four-area arrays, it requires at least 4 components. Even if it takes half a year to produce, including final assembly and debugging... 5000-8 Months should be relatively safe.”

"hiss……"

This answer was indeed somewhat beyond Chang Haonan's expectations.

But having said that, it is quite remarkable that the Electronic Technology Group in 97 was able to build this thing on its own.

And this production capacity problem can also explain why in the original timeline, China had the first early warning aircraft using active phased array radar, the Air Police 2006, in 200, but it was not until 2016 that the first type of early warning aircraft with active phased array radar was equipped in batches. Source phased array radar for fighter J-16.

Although Wang Xiaomo next to him was eager to get the project approved immediately, as an elder, he still comforted himself and said:

"After all, the early warning aircraft is a strategic project. Comrade Xiao Chang, don't be too anxious."

"Actually... I was wondering whether this early warning system could free ride on Project 9910..."

Chang Haonan also expressed his thoughts directly.

Project 9910, as the name suggests, is a huge project in preparation for the military parade in October 1999.

Although for a long time, this name was mostly used to refer specifically to the prototype of the Type 99 tank, in fact, all the equipment participating in that military parade, from aircraft and tanks to clothing, shoes and hats, all belonged to Project 9910 part.

For mature equipment, the focus of this project is to ensure supply, but for some models that are under development, being included in this project means that they are on the fast track of development.

Many key models have benefited from it in previous lives.

Even Wang Xiaomo, who has seen many storms, was also shocked by this idea:

"It's already March 97, and there are only 3 months left before the acceptance of Project 9910. This aircraft..."

He did not continue speaking, but just glanced down at the briefcase in his hand.

The meaning is obvious. This aircraft is still in the state of a sketch without even a project. According to his past understanding of the aviation industry system, let alone finalizing it in 30 months, I am afraid it will be difficult to even make its first flight.

Not to mention the process of project approval.

Even if we go by the speed of special projects, it will always take four to five months, which leaves only about two years for research and development.

"In fact, if the progress of the radar system can keep up in time, there should be no problem with the design and modification of the aircraft platform."

Chang Haonan was still a little unwilling to miss this opportunity.

The military parade is definitely the most exciting celebration, especially for those who pay attention to the military.

Due to limited conditions in the previous life, the most important achievement of the Chinese Air Force in Project 9910 was to establish a decent support system for the Su-27 aircraft, finally allowing these aircraft to transfer from Suixi Airport to other stations for operation.

He was ready to make up for this small regret.

Not only the Air Police 200, if possible, he even wants to stuff the J-10 and J-11 into it!