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We have made the greatest efforts in terms of stealth performance. Through the complex calculations performed by our supercomputer, we have mastered the performance of electromagnetic reflection. The current shape obtained is the best solution. Simonov continued. : The entire fuselage does not have any plane that directly reflects back. We have also carried out meticulous treatment at each joint. The blades of the compressor will not be directly exposed. At the same time, the distance between the two engines is relatively far, so that there can be more space in the belly between the two engines to design the bomb bay, which can accommodate at least six R-77 The missile and two R-73 missiles are built into the weapon, which is an effective way to reduce the radar reflection. At the same time, the engines with a long distance and the vector control technology can complete such things as steering and rolling even without the tail rudder. Wait for action.

Simonov played the slides one by one, relaying his own design ideas to the high-level decision makers present, and Andre kept nodding his head.

From the appearance, except for the layout of the engine, other aspects are very similar to the F-22. This is the shape determined by the Americans after hard exploration, and now, by coincidence, Sukhoi has also adopted this In history, it is a new generation of fighters manufactured by Sukhoi based on the performance characteristics of the American F-22 combined with its own Su-27 fighter, which has excellent performance in all aspects.

And now, the T-50 in history was born more than 20 years ago!

After Simonov finished his introduction, the Yakelev Design Bureau showed the plan it designed. This is a fighter plan that also uses the canard layout. From the designer's point of view, he is full of confidence in this fighter, but , Judging from the audience present, this fighter is used to recharge.

The Yakovlev Design Bureau designed a series of excellent combat aircraft during World War II. However, when fighter jets entered the jet age, the Yakovlev Design Bureau fell behind, and almost none of the aircraft they took out entered service. I tried my best to develop the Yak-36M fighter that took off and landed vertically. However, after this fighter was equipped with the Navy, a series of problems occurred, which made this fighter short-lived and soon retired.

For the Yakovlev Design Bureau, the Yak-44 early warning aircraft is what they can offer now. This early warning aircraft project has been highly valued by the superiors, and it is already in the finalized test flight stage. However, this early warning aircraft is not large after all. , If you want to revive the Yakovlev Design Bureau, you must win the contract for the next generation of fighter jets!

It's a pity that when the plan was presented, the chief designer didn't see how interested everyone was. Sure enough, the Yakovlev Design Bureau was just a foil this time!

In all fairness, Yakovlev Design Bureau's plan is not out of date. The duck-style layout is based on the results of the Central Fluid Institute. At the same time, the design also refers to the results of stealth. For example, the rear vertical tail is inclined.

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The research and development capabilities of the Yakelev Design Bureau are doubtful. After all, they have not even developed a fourth-generation aircraft (international standard third-generation aircraft). The only Jacques 36M produced was not practical, so the Yaklev Design Bureau was actually a soy saucer. Even if their scheme was brilliant, it would be difficult to win the bid.

But now, after the introduction of the Yakovlev Design Bureau, Andre began to comment on the pros and cons of these plans. As a front-line personnel from the Homeland Defense Air Force, Andre has rich experience and good eyesight.

The project of the Mikoyan Design Bureau can only be said to be partially stealthy. I haven't seen the design of the built-in bomb bay, which means that it is still mainly external. This method will greatly increase the flight resistance after full load and reduce the maximum flight performance. Speed, at the same time, betting the magic weapon of stealth on plasma stealth technology, I personally think the risk is very high. Andre said: The Sukhoi Design Bureau's plan takes into account both stealth and mobility. It can be seen from the body that there is still the shadow of the Su-27. Such technical difficulty should be relatively small. If we invest money now and vigorously develop this project, the Sukhoi Design Bureau can guarantee that within five years Can you build a prototype?

Within five years! The time Andre gave was very short. After all, stealth was still a brand new concept for the Soviet Union, and the next generation of fighters was not only a breakthrough in stealth, but also an all-round, high-thrust vortex. Fan engines, advanced integrated electronic systems, and super maneuverability, all of these will not be effective in a short period of time.

For example, if the Su-27 is counted from the establishment of the project, it started in 1969. Even if it entered the detailed research and development stage in 1976, it took five or six years to complete the Su-27. It took five years to create a prototype of the new generation of fighter jets, and after three years of test flights, they entered service in the army in the early 1990s. This is already a fairly rapid progress.

When Andrei asked, Simonov replied confidently: We can issue a military order.

At the beginning, because the T-10 project did not achieve the expected goal, Simonov tried his best to overthrow the whole plan and start over. Only then did the new generation of heavy-duty air superiority fighters completely suppress the performance of the American F- 15. Now, hearing Andrei's question, Simonov is full of confidence. l In the competition of the fourth-generation aircraft, the Mikoyan Design Bureau won the light fighter contract, and the Sukhoi Design Bureau built a heavy fighter jet. In fact, the Sukhoi Design Bureau won this round!

In the next generation of fighters, the Sukhoi Design Bureau will also win! Now, from the tone of General Andrei, it is clear that there is a lot of support for the Sukhoi Design Bureau. At this time, Simonov is even more confident.

Work overtime and get it done!

At this moment, a voice from the side said: General Andre, is stealth performance really that important?

Andrei looked at the past, and the speaker was the president of the 30th Central Academy of Sciences affiliated to the Ministry of Defense of the Soviet Union. They were mainly responsible for formulating the overall performance requirements of future fighter jets with the 2nd Academy of Sciences. This kind of performance index is determined by them.

Regarding Andre's tireless pursuit of stealth performance requirements, the dean questioned with suspicion.