Red Soviet Union

All good planes are beautiful. Among other things, the MiGs of the Soviet Union look so beautiful and refreshing, and this beauty also represents the excellent aerodynamic layout. The Soviet Union's avionics technology is not good, and the engine cannot catch up with the United States. , He just worked hard on aerodynamics to meet the requirements of suppressing the F-15.

Now, the air force personnel of other countries also have eyes, and they can tell at a glance that the plan proposed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau is definitely backward!

This is of course backward. After all, this is the plan designed by Mikoyan Design Bureau in the 1960s. If it was taken out at that time, it should be advanced, but now, it is backward!

Not only the technicians in Egypt, but even Cheng Fei also felt this way.

In fact, just last year, when the Pakistani Air Force visited Chengfei’s J-7, Chengfei proposed to adopt the same air inlets on both sides and wing root leading edge as the J-8II fighter on the basis of the J-7 fighter. Leading edge flaps were added, and the engine was replaced. In fact, it is a plan to reduce the single-engine J-8 version of the No. 1, but the Pakistani Air Force is not interested. It thinks that the combat effectiveness of this fighter is not good, and finally nothing happens.

Now, the development of fighter jets has reached new layout methods, such as advanced technologies such as wing-body fusion, side strips, pre-compressed air intake, medium-sweep jets, and turbofan engines that are now popular. It is the main program of the new generation fighter. But now, the plan put forward by the Mikoyan Design Bureau really makes people unable to arouse interest.

As the main investor, Egypt must approve the project before it can continue. But now, the Egyptian side really can't agree with the plan of the Mikoyan Design Bureau.

This is currently the safest plan to improve the MiG-21 fighter. Alexander explained: Our Mikoyan Design Bureau has done pre-research on such a plan, so we can fly it with only a small amount of money. , At the same time, after installing our advanced radar, it can also mount medium-range missiles and have the ability to attack beyond the visual range. If you think such a plan is not feasible, we will start a new one, and the cost will rise significantly.

Mubarak shook his head: Although we attach great importance to the cost of the fighter, the performance of the fighter is also an important factor. We need a fighter that can achieve the performance of the third-generation fighter. , Although we are also equipped with the J-7, we know that this fighter is small and flexible, and its close-range combat capabilities are not bad, but this improved version of the fighter still makes us not completely satisfied.

Then what kind of fighter plane do you need to be satisfied? Andre asked.

It would be nice if the aerodynamic shape was more beautiful, for example, changing the airfoil shape, adding side wings, and integrating the wing body with the fuselage. Such a fighter is tenacious, which is what we need. Mubarak said, as the president of the Air Force , Mubarak's research on modern fighter jets is also very thorough. Then, he paused and continued: For example, just like the American-made F-16 fighter jets.

F-16! In Mubarak's heart, of course he likes F-16 the most, otherwise, Egypt will not become the fourth largest user of F-16 in later generations! Now, Egypt has not obtained this advanced fighter from the United States, but in their hearts, they still hope to have such a fighter.

Especially, now that Egypt is investing, it must make a decent one!

Hearing Mubarak's words, Alexander was also speechless for a while, brother, do you think this is plasticine, how do you want to squeeze it? Looking at the small body of the J-7, no matter what, it can't be converted into a fighter similar to the F-16! Unless it's a redesign! And if it is redesigned, it will not be so simple! Just blowing the hole requires a lot of time and money! Even if our own side finds an F-16 for surveying and mapping, and then reverses the imitation, it still needs enough funds!

General Andrey,

You should know that we in Egypt also have strict requirements on air force equipment. In particular, the situation we are facing is also very complicated. We need a real third-generation aircraft to defend our airspace. Moreover, since we have participated in Developed and planned to be introduced into domestic production, it will naturally be used as the main air superiority fighter. This solution, which is simply improved on the J-7 fighter, may not meet our needs and cannot be used as our main force within 20 years. Air fighter. Mubarak's words are very clear. The performance of this fighter is insufficient. If it does not undergo a major remodel, it may not be able to meet Egypt's needs.

If it does not meet the needs of Egypt, then this project will be completely ruined. Although Cheng Fei is trying his best to improve the J-7, but Cheng Fei has no funds, so he must find a sponsor to provide funds!

Alexander, can we continue to tap the potential of the MiG-21 and make substantial improvements? Andre turned his head and said to Alexander: President Mubarak's requirements are not low, and we seem to have to work harder.

Alexander said: It is not impossible to transform the MiG-21 to resemble the F-16. Adding wing-body fusion, side strip wings, and changing the airfoil shape can greatly improve the maneuverability of the fighter. , However, if such a change is made, the research and development costs will increase, and the original research and development costs of 100 million rubles are definitely not enough. Many researches cannot be done in Chengfei, and they need to go to Moscow to go to the blowing tunnel.

Originally, it meant modifying and modifying the MiG-21 and bringing it out for third world countries to use. But now, people are still not satisfied, thinking that the performance is low, and requesting major changes!

Tu Jida on the side has not spoken all the time, but the expression on his face shows his nervousness. In this cooperation, Cheng Fei is actually not very sure. Until now, Cheng Fei has not walked through any A completely independent research and development project, according to Mubarak's statement, this is simply to create a brand new aircraft! How much do you want to invest? Can Egypt accept it?

However, there is a faint expectation in his heart. If this fighter can be successfully developed, it will definitely be a big leap for Cheng Fei! It is definitely a rare experience for Chengfei's development team to follow behind the Mikoyan Design Bureau and go through this process!

Just, how much does it cost? Can Egypt afford it?

So, how much development funding is needed? Mubarak asked.

A preliminary estimate would require 300 million to 500 million rubles, Alexander said. (To be continued.)