Li Hai didn't know much about Institute 608. Later, when he flew the No. 037 J-7EGGHS, he specially found information to learn more about it in detail.
Because the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS was produced by the 608 Institute and manufactured by the Singxing Factory.
Only then did Li Hai discover that the unknown Zhuzhou Institute was so powerful.
A considerable part of the engines used by the J-6 and J-7 decades ago came from this institute, and later expanded to the main components of helicopters, turboshaft engines, blades, rotor systems used by helicopters, and gas turbines used by small and medium-sized ships
, the power system used by trains...
It is estimated that many people would not have thought that there is such a powerful power development institution hidden in this place.
If Li Guangming wants to build a light civilian helicopter, he needs to use a light turboshaft engine, that is, an aero engine found on helicopters below five tons.
608 has funds for all technologies and can develop them themselves, but they are a central enterprise and their business scope is regulated.
Li Guangming's advantage is that he has export sales channels. He plans to sell aircraft abroad and not compete with other domestic manufacturers for the domestic market.
Based on this premise, the two parties have a basis for cooperation.
In fact, the help Li Hai can bring to Li Guangming is to popularize relevant knowledge. Whether it is technology or product direction, they have a professional team to provide decision-making basis. Li Hai knows nothing about the market.
However, after going around for a while, Li Hai had a basic understanding of the development process of aero-engines. If it weren't for his inappropriate identity at this time, he would really like to know about the engine currently used by No. 037 J-7EGGHS
What model is it.
The maximum thrust of the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS reaches 13 tons. This parameter is already the same as that of the AL-31F. However, the former is smaller in size and lighter in weight. This is a terrible advantage, which means that if the size and
The weight and maximum thrust must exceed the AL-31F.
Previously, Li Hai had never understood why a unique engine was used on the No. 037 J-7EGGHS. Doing so meant that in order to maintain the normal use of the aircraft, the support of huge resources, including production lines, was needed.
From a security perspective, there is not much difference in the basic resources required between one unit and a hundred units.
Considering the identity of the No. 037 J-7EGGHS test machine, Li Hai guessed that this was done to test new engine technology.
However, when he discovered that the 608 Institute treated the engine used by the No. 037 J-7EGGHS as a key model, he realized that his guess was probably simple.
On the way back to Changsha, Li Hai remembered an old news. Shen Huoyi Factory had developed a technology verification aircraft, said to be numbered J-31, which is a fourth-generation medium-sized stealth fighter. Many people believe that this is the benchmark F-31.
Type 35 Joint Strike Fighter.
However, Shenhuoyi Factory made it clear that the J-31 is a self-developed model of the factory, and the purpose is to use the aircraft to test related technologies of fourth-generation fighter jets.
The development of military aircraft in our country is usually initiated by the army when it comes to project requirements. The two major manufacturers each come up with plans, and the army chooses one from them, and then allocates development funds. The manufacturer does not need to consider money issues.
What Shen Huoyi Factory means is that they built the J-31 with self-raised funds.
If it is linked to the large number of fourth-generation fighter technologies including engines used by the 037 J-7EGGHS, then the J-31 will definitely not be as simple as just a technology verification aircraft.
The J-20 is already in service. Except for the engine, the fourth-generation fighter technology can be said to have been basically solved.
So, for a medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft that may replace the J-10 in the future, what are the key issues that need to be solved?
Medium-sized high-thrust engine.
The J-20 is a heavy-duty fourth-generation aircraft. Due to its size, the engine used on this aircraft is not the best power solution for a medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft. A medium-sized high-thrust engine is developed completely based on the characteristics and different characteristics of a medium-sized fourth-generation aircraft. is the best choice.
There are rumors that the future fourth-generation naval stealth fighter will be the J-31, and this possibility exists. One of the reasons why the Navy is dissatisfied with the J-31 is that the aircraft is too small and its take-off weight cannot meet the requirements of the army.
The Shen Hoi Factory immediately produced a follow-up prototype, which increased in size and take-off weight. The most important thing is that the J-31 has a twin engine and the F-35 has a single engine. In other words, the Shen Hoi Factory is definitely not arbitrary. The creation of such a fourth-generation machine has a clear purpose.
Li Hai even suspected that the Shen Hoi Factory was forcing the Navy to choose the J-31 as the next generation carrier-based fighter.
If the engine problem is solved, Shenhuoyi Factory is very likely to regain its position as the number one military aircraft through the J-31 project.
In the future, the number of carrier-based fighter jets that the navy will need to equip will reach one thousand, which is a very huge market.
Because of an unexpected inspection, Li Hai began to think about the future of the Navy. At this time, he began to fully possess the basic qualities of a young naval officer.
Arriving at the National University of Science and Technology on time the next afternoon, Ding Min asked him, "Comrade Li Hai, what are you planning to use as your theme?"
Lehi blurted out, "The future of the Navy."
This is a big question. Can a young officer who has been in the army for less than half a year handle it? Ding Min has doubts, but he cannot doubt it. Because Li Hai is a special meritorious officer in the Navy and was invited by the principal.
In fact, it was precisely because Le Hai was young that he dared to talk about such a big topic.
Regardless of whether what he said is correct or not, it may not have any impact. However, if the same words come from the mouth of a leader at the level of the president of the National University of Science and Technology, it will not be as simple as giving a lecture, but will be regarded as official news by the outside world. Disclosure.
When Ding Min led Li Hai into the auditorium, Li Hai was shocked!
I thought it would be a large multimedia classroom with only two to three hundred students at most, but I didn’t expect it to be teaching to thousands of students.
Ding Min saw Li Hai getting nervous and said with a smile, "I originally hoped that you could talk about military spirit and give the new students a spiritual baptism, so I concentrated on all the new students. Unexpectedly, everyone knew that it was the Navy's special meritorious officer who gave the lecture. Students also come here because of its reputation.”
"Then I'll talk about military spirit." Li Hai felt unsure. He didn't have the guts to talk about the future of the navy in front of thousands of people.
Ding Min said, "No, the principal has already agreed. You can talk about the future of the navy, and it can even be extended to the future of the entire national defense."
The arrow was on the string and had to be fired.
After the teacher who presided over the large class introduced the lecture, Li Hai tidied up his brand-new navy uniform, strode onto the stage, saluted everyone, took the microphone, and began to speak while standing up without sitting down.
He was not prepared for anything, so that the large curtain behind him only displayed a simple message—Navy Meritorious Officer, Navy Pilot Captain Li Hai.
"Comrades, yesterday I went to Institute 608. On the way back to Changsha from Zhuzhou, I kept thinking about what the future of the navy should be. I happened to be invited by the National University of Science and Technology, so I took this opportunity to share my personal opinions.
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"With the launching of destroyer No. 167 as a symbol, the People's Navy has entered the era of large-scale shipbuilding and large-scale shipbuilding, which continues to this day. We have seen that many ships have been launched in the past few years, which everyone calls dumplings. It is true, in just a short time
In the past twenty years, the total tonnage of the People's Navy ships has gone from less than one to the second in the world today."
"So, do we have enough confidence? Do we have enough ships?"
"The People's Navy is stronger than ever, but there is still a long way to go before we can meet our actual needs. Data shows that based on the most basic national defense needs, the total tonnage of the People's Navy ships must reach five million
tons, so that we can barely have the strength to protect our country's fundamental interests. We are still far, far away from this goal."
"I am a carrier-based fighter pilot. Due to arrangements by my superiors, I am currently stationed on the islands and reefs. Let me give you an example. The islands and reefs where I am located need to protect an area of 90,000 square kilometers, which is equivalent to the area of six Beijing cities."
"So how many ships and aircraft do we have? The island garrison has three patrol boats of several hundred tons, and our squadron only has four aircraft. Facing such a huge sea area, this force is a drop in the bucket. So much so.
We had to carry out continuous high-intensity flying. I alone flew more than 200 hours a month. It was ten times that of pilots in other forces."
"Why does this happen? There are not enough ships and not enough aircraft. Our country has more than 4 million maritime areas that need to be protected, which have important practical interests and strategic significance in all oceans. Just rely on the dozens of destroyers and frigates and two
Medium-sized aircraft carriers are completely insufficient. After the No. 17 ship was commissioned, everyone was very happy and excited, but I couldn’t be happy. It’s too slow, the speed is too slow! Not only is it slow! It’s also too small!”
"Strong enemies have used more than half a century of experience to tell us that a 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is the most suitable, both in terms of cost-effectiveness and combat effectiveness. Similarly, they also use their bloody experience to tell us that,
Ten 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are simply not enough! A multi-functional carrier-based fighter is simply not enough! A seven- to eight-thousand-ton destroyer is simply not enough!”
"They took detours, so as latecomers and bystanders, we should learn from others' lessons and find a path that suits us."
"Because I fly an airplane, I have been thinking about what the future navy carrier-based fighter should look like. There is no doubt that it must be a stealth fighter. The question is, should it be a multi-purpose fighter, or should it be based on different capabilities?
There are many kinds of equipment for combat missions. My conclusion is to match high and low, because our air force has already explored a way. Air control and sea control, land attack and landing are completely different."
"We need an air superiority carrier-based fighter that can form an absolute advantage over the enemy, and we also need a multi-purpose carrier-based fighter that has strong sea and ground strike capabilities and certain air combat capabilities."
"I have studied the military operations of the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers since 1990. Since the retirement of the F-14, their Hornet fleet has exposed its shortcomings in almost every military operation."
"Facts have proven that there has never been any fighter jet that can be all-powerful. The concept of omnipotence does not exist. We must make targeted designs for weapons and equipment based on our own needs and the actual threats we face. Only in this way can we seek truth from facts.
the rules."
"Some people may think that my views are too radical. In fact, it is only the long-term oppression and backwardness that have led to our lack of confidence. What is the historical mission of the People's Army? I believe you will not forget that in the new era of the People's Army
You will never forget what the mission is, especially the new students. One of them is very clear - the mission of the people's army in the new era includes maintaining world peace."
"Among the major military services, only the Navy has the ability to fully output its strength. Of course, the Rocket Force's firepower output is not included in this. With just the few ships and aircraft it currently has, how can the Navy shoulder the important task of maintaining world peace?"
"Chief! How many aircraft carriers do we need?" The trainees were already very excited, and one couldn't help but ask loudly.
Li Hai stretched out his hand and turned it over, "Twenty items!"
The entire auditorium suddenly exploded. All discipline was ignored and everything was boiling.
Twenty!
Twenty 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers!
This is the largest and most powerful aircraft carrier navy in human history!
Taking the USS Ford as an example, equipping a single aircraft carrier battle group requires at least US$35 billion, and twenty aircraft carriers theoretically require US$700 billion, which is nearly 50,000 yuan.
The National Tobacco Corporation will have to work hard for five years!
Not much, it seems?
Li Hai waved his hand and said he was excited, "In a period of time, the number of aircraft carriers of the People's Navy must reach twenty, because it involves the replacement of old and new ones, crew training, etc. After entering a stable period, eventually
It must be maintained between 15 and 18. According to our actual needs, there must be six aircraft carriers performing routine missions at any time, six will be maintained at the home port, two will be on the road, and at least one will perform mobile combat tasks.
.Actually, 15 is the minimum requirement, while 18 would be much more relaxed.”
In other words, in order to support these aircraft carriers, no less than 50 10,000-ton destroyers need to be built, no less than 80 anti-aircraft destroyers need to be built, and at least 30 attack nuclear submarines need to be built.
After the students slowly thought about it, they suddenly realized that the strength of such a navy was only the same as that of the U.S. Navy.
Thinking back to what Li Hai just said - the People's Navy still has a long way to go, only then did we fully realize the gap.
The Navy's dumplings have had a great impact on the people across the country. More and more people are blindly confident and believe that the People's Navy has the strength to fight a powerful enemy. This view has even spread among the grassroots officers and soldiers of the army.
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This is a very dangerous phenomenon.
Li Hai just wanted to tell them that it was not enough, far from enough, and still far from enough. They had to work hard and risk their lives to build it!
Be calm!
At present, these broken ships and two broken aircraft carriers cannot stand out at all!
Without a dozen or twenty 100,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carriers by your side, you would be embarrassed to say hello to anyone!
You want to be the most arrogant owner in the community, drive the most expensive car, and buy a dozen or so parking spaces to park wherever you want!
This is in line with the temperament of our great country!
This chapter has been completed!