Chapter 612: The J-16 is born

“Alas, I’m on a pirate ship again.” Qin Tao sighed with emotion while sitting on the plane heading north.

“Since you support our aviation industry so much, it’s normal to go and see it together. Don’t you want to see the two-seater J-16?” Mr. Lin said with a smile.

 After the meeting, Mr. Gu invited many big guys from the Air Force to the 601 Institute. Everyone could see that this was to build momentum for their bid!

Outsiders do not know the inside story of the bidding. They only know that after the bidding, everyone in the Air Force went to Shenfei, and the result is self-evident.

Moreover, Mr. Qin also went with him!

 In fact, Qin Tao came with him purely because he was pulled over by Mr. Lin. At this time, when he heard Mr. Lin say this, he had a wry smile on his face: "I am a shipbuilder, not an airplane builder."

"Your Mingzhou Group can even build rockets, let alone airplanes. Besides, the J-31A is also owned by our group. You still say that you are not an airplane manufacturer?" Mr. Lin said with a smile.

"Mr. Qin, this J-16 fighter is not only a two-seat fighter-bomber built for the Air Force, but also for the Navy. So, you go over to take a look this time and also check it for the Navy." Mr. Gu said from the side. .

“Now, the Air Force has officially given the J-16 a serial number? Aren’t there still J-14s that are useless?” Qin Tao asked curiously.

"Hmph, the Navy directly gave the carrier-based aircraft the J-15 serial number, skipping the J-14, and wanted to give it to our Air Force for use?" Mr. Lin said dissatisfied: "They dislike this serial number, why should we?" Use it? We are next to their J-15, shouldn’t we start the J-16?”

Qin Tao shook his head. The Navy used the numbering in this way to comply with convention. Your Air Force used the numbering in this way, which is a bit superstitious.

However, he was still embarrassed to say these words.

"This fighter was able to be developed in such a short period of time. I have to thank Mr. Qin for using some methods to get a Su-30 from Lao Maozi. We conducted perfect surveying and mapping, and then we had our own J-16." Mr. Gu continued.

  This is a private plane anyway, and the people on the plane are all Air Force bosses, so there is no need to hide anything.

“Are we just doing surveying and mapping?” Qin Tao asked.

"Of course it's not all surveying and mapping." Mr. Gu said: "Last time the J-15 had a fly-by-wire control problem, we spent a lot of effort to solve it. At the same time, we also learned more about this aircraft. Now the J-5 Sixteenth, we also carried out the same work, thoroughly understood the aerodynamic layout parameters of the aircraft, directly connected to the digital telex, and also solved the problem of counterweight."

Qin Tao's eyes lit up: "This way, it's really worth seeing."

The improvement of the J-11 fighter is imperfect. Although it uses domestically produced weapons to support it, the technology is not fully understood, so even if the weight of the radar is reduced, a counterweight must be added in front, otherwise the center of gravity of the aircraft will change.

The J-15's telex failure almost caused a first-class flight accident. This taught the 601 Institute a vivid lesson. At the same time, in the process of solving the problem, they also fully understood the technology.

"In the 1980s, when we were experiencing the Mirage 2000, the French aircraft had implemented flight control adjustments." Mr. Lin talked about what happened more than ten years ago, and he still vividly remembered: "Their aircraft was equipped with After the weapon is installed, the flight control system can automatically adjust according to the weapon mounting status, greatly liberating the pilot's operations. Now, we have also achieved this capability."

The position of the center of gravity of the aircraft is very important. If the center of gravity coincides with the center of lift, it is statically stable, and conversely, it is statically unstable. After the aircraft is designed, the center of lift remains unchanged, but the center of gravity needs to be changed. Fuel is added to each fuel tank. The amount of ammunition and the amount of ammunition mounted on the weapon rack will cause the center of gravity to change. Different mounts and fuels require different pilot operations. If the mount is inappropriate, it may even cause danger in flight.

 The most advanced digital telex has finally solved this problem and automatically adjusts it in the flight control! In this way, the weight reduction of the machine head has also been perfectly solved.

"What about the airframe?" Qin Tao continued to ask: "Is the airframe still the same as the Su-27, with holes?"

Another big problem with the Su-27 is rickets, which are all caused by the overweight of the nose radar.

"No, when we mapped the Su-30, we found that its body is different from the Su-27KUB. Its body has been strengthened and can carry more plug-ins." Mr. Gu introduced: "Moreover, It can have maneuverability similar to the Su-27."

“Taozi, it seems you are very familiar with these aircraft.” Wu Shengli asked.

Qin Tao smiled: "I heard what their people said when I was at Lao Maozi's place."

The plane landed directly on the runway of Factory 112. After getting off the plane, everyone went to watch the J-16 being assembled in the final assembly workshop with great interest.

This workshop also produces J-15 fighter jets, which is separate from the J-11 factory. No matter what is done here, Lao Maozi’s technical adviser does not know. Only when the plane goes out and gets on the runway, Lao Maozi will understand : Another aircraft has been copied.

Compared with a single-seat fighter, its back has a higher bulge, which is to better arrange the second cockpit. However, this layout also makes its nose look more droopy. At this time, the nose has not yet After the installation is completed, the radome is not installed. You can see the huge flat-plate slot radar antenna standing there, with a large number of lines behind it.

"In terms of radar, we use the same 1493 radar as the J-15. It has the ability to detect targets with a radar reflection area of ​​five square meters at a distance of 150 kilometers. At the same time, the processing behind this radar The system has been upgraded and it can carry more weapons and ammunition, especially the various precision-guided munitions under development. After all, this aircraft is positioned as a fighter-bomber, and it must have precision attack capabilities. Combat for the navy Bombers can also carry YJ-12 series anti-ship missiles."

“You knew about our H-6K project, so you accelerated the progress, right?” At this moment, Qin Tao suddenly understood.

Although the H-6K project is only a bomber project, due to its advanced performance, it will definitely enter service in the navy and air force in large quantities, which will objectively crowd out the fighter-bomber market.

Although there are Flying Leopards in China, the Flying Leopards are no match for the J-16. Only the bombing of the J-6K can give them a sense of urgency.

"Mr. Qin, even if we don't bomb the Six-K, we still have a lofty sense of mission and responsibility." Sun Chong said from the side: "We are not just an assembly plant, we also need to have our own technology. The J-15, The J-16 is a reflection of our scientific research capabilities."

Qin Tao nodded: "Well, our comrades from Institute 601 and Factory 112 are all good!"

This sentence is sincere. After all, the technical difficulty of these aircraft is still very high. It will take a long time for a factory that originally produced second-generation aircraft to master the production technology of third-generation aircraft. Now, they can not only produce fighter jets On the 11th, the J-15 has also been produced, and the J-16 is being assembled. These all represent the fighting spirit of a large group of people in the 601 Institute and the 112 Factory.

“Then Qin always supports us?” Sun Chong asked excitedly.

"I am a shipbuilder, and I am not familiar with aviation." Qin Tao quickly changed the subject: "Where is the cockpit? Has it been changed to a one-level, three-level layout?"

 Since the avionics system has been updated, of course the equipment in the cockpit must also be replaced.

"Yes, the modern layout of one level and three bottoms has reached the world's advanced level in terms of avionics." Sun Chong said: "You can step on the platform now and go up and have a look."

The workers are still assembling it, so it’s not very suitable to jump directly into the cockpit. However, you can stand on the side table and look down from a high position. You can see the scene in the cockpit, especially the green HUD. When you look at it, When he arrived at that thing, Qin Tao was also surprised: "Diffraction HUD?"

“Mr. Qin, you also said that you are a shipbuilder and do not understand aviation. You are very familiar with the latest technology!”

 Hood-up display is a major advancement in fighter cockpit display systems. The first aircraft used direct aiming rings, and later there were gyro-stabilized sights. In the 1960s and 1970s, cockpit head-up displays finally appeared.

It is at the same level as the pilot's line of sight, that is, it is a small transparent glass behind the cockpit windshield. It does not block the pilot's line of sight, but also allows some information such as flight parameters, weapons and ammunition, and radar aiming to pass through. After computer processing, it is projected through optical components in the form of images and characters. In this way, important flight parameters can be displayed without blocking the pilot's line of sight. During air combat, the pilot can concentrate on tracking the target without looking down at the flight instruments.

China did not enter the era of head-up displays until the 1980s. The first one was the J-7 fighter jet manufactured by Factory 132, which used Marconi products. After that, head-up displays began to take root in the country and were used in most of the subsequent ones. On the fighter plane.

However, this early head-up display was a refractive type. There were two layers of glass on the display, which used the refraction and reflection of light to project the display information emitted from the cathode camera tube onto the imaging glass in front of the pilot. Although it can display characters, it is not clear and the field of view is small.

 The development of normal displays has entered the era of diffraction heads-up displays.

This diffractive head-up display uses a holographic display made of curved glass with small etched lines on one side, diffracting light into the pilot's eyes. Its image is brighter, the exterior perspective and character reflectivity are higher, and the field of view is larger for easier observation and aiming.

Since the diffraction effect of green light sources is better, and the display glass of the diffraction HUD uses multi-layer coating technology, this advanced diffraction HUD looks green.

"Our relevant units developed this advanced diffractive HUD two years ago, but the technology was not mature at the beginning. Now, this is the first time we have used this HUD on a fighter aircraft. After all, as a For a fighter-bomber, its head-up display must not only display characters, but also display images when needed.”

This is also a function that only diffraction heads-up displays have: display images!

Whether it is the image of the radar synthetic aperture function or the image scanned by the red device, it can be displayed on it!

Looking at the diffraction HUD with an area twice as large as before, Mr. Lin was filled with emotion: "I didn't expect that our technology could develop so fast! Even I don't have this thing!"

 The relevant domestic technologies have surpassed those of Lao Maozi, such as airborne radar, avionics equipment, and this diffraction head-up display!

This thing requires advanced processing methods. After the collapse of the Red Empire, Lao Maozi has been resting on his laurels. When improving the Su-30 fighter jet, it was equipped with a diffraction HUD, but these diffraction HUDs were purchased from the French company Thales. , after 2014, France cut off supply, and Mao replaced the Su-30 with a refractive head-up display. When it came to the Su-57, it was considered to be using its own diffraction head-up display.

“Yes, in some aspects, we have already surpassed Lao Maozi. As long as we wait for time, we will eventually completely surpass Lao Maozi.” Qin Tao also sighed with emotion.

"This plane will be assembled soon. Next we will drag it out for a test flight. Lao Maozi will definitely see it." Sun hurriedly said: "Mr. Qin, what kind of excuse should we use? "

In the process of making the J-15, Lao Maozi gave the green light. At that time, we were also willing to risk everything. If Lao Maozi wanted to get stuck, we would not use Lao Maozi's accessories at all, so that Lao Maozi would not make any money.

What now?

Now that our own side has developed an aircraft similar to the Su-30, why should I get so angry? They also tried to export the Su-30 to their own side to make money, but they were defeated by their own side!

From a theoretical point of view, what we are doing is a bit unreasonable. After all, this aircraft was designed by Lao Maozi and we are copying it. This kind of thing is not nice to say.

“Mr. Lin, since you brought me here, there are some things I don’t know whether to say or not.” Qin Tao spoke.

 “Okay, you say it.” Mr. Lin nodded.

“At present, we have fully understood the design of the Su-27 and can produce it on our own. However, we still need to rely on Lao Maozi, and in many cases, we cannot break up with Lao Maozi.”

"Of course."

"This time we build a J-16 fighter jet similar to the Su-30. When Lao Maozi sees it, he will definitely be unhappy." Qin Tao said: "If we offend Lao Maozi, then if we still want to cooperate in the future, we will not be happy." It’s easier.”

"I know, just say it directly." Mr. Lin said: "What solution do you have?"

“The Air Force can apply for a fund to purchase a batch of Su-35 fighter jets and give some benefits to Lao Maozi. In this way, Lao Maozi should be able to sit back and watch the birth of our J-16.”

"Yes, Mr. Qin's method is feasible. Last time our J-15 telex failed, Lao Maozi forced us to buy a Su-35 before sending technicians over to solve the problem." Sun quickly became excited: "This time we As long as we purchase a batch of Su-35, Lao Maozi will be able to swallow this sigh of relief, and we can also fully understand the technology of the Su-35 and better improve our J-11!"

Mr. Lin frowned: "What did you say? There was a telex failure in the J-15?"

"yes!"

"Then if we want to purchase Su-35, it is not our Air Force's business. The Air Force and Navy must share the funds!" Mr. Lin said: "Anyway, after the J-16 is built, the Navy will also need a large number of them. Mr. Qin, what do you think? ?”

"It doesn't matter what I think. This is a matter between your air force and navy. I am only responsible for solving the problem of getting Lao Maozi to approve the J-16." Qin Tao said.

 How to share funds between the Air Force and Navy is not Qin Tao's responsibility, and he cannot control that much.

"Actually, if we want to imitate, we only need to buy one or two." Sun said in a hurry.

"One or two fights? If you really raise one or two fights with Lao Maozi, what do you think they will think?" Qin Tao said with a smile: "Lao Maozi is not stupid, he will know immediately that we are for imitation. When the time comes, Lao Maozi will If Mao Zi doesn’t agree with us, he’ll be so angry that his eyes will turn red!”

Mr. Lin nodded: "That's true."

"So, if we purchase, we must show sincerity and purchase at least forty aircraft. In this way, even if Lao Maozi watches us developing the J-16, he will not say anything. With this order, it is enough The Komsomolsk Aircraft Factory has been producing them for five or six years.”

Except for the initial Su-27SK, which was produced in Komsomolsk, the remaining aircraft were produced in Factory 112. The Komsomolsk Aircraft Factory only provided some aircraft parts, and as time went on, outsourcing There are fewer and fewer parts, and Factory 112 is gradually able to produce them by itself, such as partition frames and beams.

  It can be said that the time has come when the Komsomolsk Aircraft Factory is in decline.

Although the Sukhoi Design Bureau is still selling aircraft, they are all produced by the Irkutsk Aircraft Factory and have nothing to do with the Komsomolsk Aircraft Factory. Now, if he can purchase a batch, Mao will definitely be happy. Damn it, you still care about copying the Su-30.

 The only problem is that if we purchase forty aircraft, it will be a huge expense!

How to raise funds is Mr. Lin’s business. Qin Tao only needs to consider how to persuade Mr. Maozi.

 The third day.

Yemelyanov has become accustomed to life in the East, and his food and accommodation are much more comfortable than in his own country. Moreover, the habits he has developed over the years have not changed. Early in the morning, he wore sportswear, along with Running on the grass on the edge of the track in Factory 112.

 Fresh air, warm sunrise, this is the most comfortable season of the year!

Emelyanov ran for a few minutes, gradually moving his body. At this time, the roar of an engine came from the distance.

  He raised his head and saw an aircraft tractor towing an aircraft over.

That aircraft has a drooping nose and a long canopy. You can tell at a glance that it is a two-seat training aircraft. Yemelyanov was stunned for a moment.

He remembered clearly that the factory recently produced single-seat fighter jets and no two-seat training aircraft! Why did this plane suddenly appear? Also, why is the HUD in front of the cockpit so green?

When Yemelyanov ran over, the plane had already been towed to the tarmac. It seemed that the plane was ready to take off after completing various tests!

If after taking off, he flew directly to the army or the flight test institute, then he would not be able to find the plane at all. At this time, Yemelyanov had already guessed something in his heart, and his face was even more ugly. He stepped forward and ran passed.

“Hey, what kind of plane is this?” Yemelyanov ran over and shouted to the people present.

Hearing what he said, a person turned around. When he saw him, his expression immediately changed, and he quickly said: "This aircraft is a modified version of our two-seat training aircraft, and we plan to test it."

"No, no, this is not a two-seat training aircraft, this is a fighter, a two-seat fighter-bomber!" Yemelyanov looked at the HUD in the cockpit with complicated eyes. Even Mao Mao was confused about this thing. No, the Orientals actually developed such advanced cockpit display equipment!

However, that thing also betrayed the Easterners. Only fighter-bombers would be luxuriously equipped with such a high-end cockpit HUD!

"How can you do this?" Yemelyanov was angry: "We once brought the most advanced Su-30 over to show you, but it fell into the water and we suffered huge losses! You should purchase our Su-30 -30 is correct, but now, you have directly modified this kind of fighter-bomber, which is an insult to us!"

 “Mr. Yemelyanov, it’s not what you think.”

"Why not? Your copycat behavior is too much. We tolerated it last time, but that doesn't mean we can tolerate it again!"

The reason why the J-15 was tolerated last time was due to many factors. Mao had already shut down the production line of the Su-33, and this aircraft had never flown to the East. The Easterners had developed a carrier-based aircraft, and it was indeed their own capabilities. , However, the two-seat fighter-bomber in front of us is different. This aircraft is planned to be sold to the East by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. Now that the East people have built it themselves, how can they still make money?

Thinking back to the previous time, when the Su-30 came to show the results and fell into the sea, they felt even more aggrieved. They had lost so much and had no profit. How could they not be upset?

 In the midst of the quarrel, another person came over: "What's going on? What's the quarrel about?"

This voice sounds familiar?

Yemelyanov turned around and saw Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin? You're here just in time. Please give us your opinion! They shamelessly copied our Su-30. This is a serious infringement. We want to Go to the International Court of Justice and sue!”

"Emelyanov, my good friend, there must be a misunderstanding about this matter." Qin Tao said: "I just learned that you and the 601 Institute worked closely together on the development of a new generation of fighters. How can you imitate them now? Your fighter plane? Don’t get excited, let’s talk slowly.”

This sentence made Yemelyanov calm down. Yes, in the research and development of the fourth-generation aircraft, the 601 Institute cooperated with them to develop the shape of the fighter. The cooperation was relatively close. Now, is this really true? Is there a misunderstanding?

However, when he saw the green HUD, he became determined again. This was definitely not a misunderstanding. This aircraft was definitely a proper fighter-bomber! This time, Easterners should not try to fish in troubled waters, just fool them!

 Sukhoi's bottom line has been violated again and again, this time he must give an explanation!

 (End of this chapter)