Just when Li Hai thought Zhu Wei would continue to talk about his views, Zhu Wei changed the topic and asked, "How much do you know about fifth-generation carrier-based fighter jets?"
"J-35?" Li Hai said in surprise.
Zhu Wei said, "It has not yet been finalized, so the weapon number you mentioned is incorrect. Of course, it is the aircraft you mentioned."
Li Hai recalled, "I know the situation no more than netizens. The prototype has been out for a long time, and the manufacturer has been improving it. I heard that it uses a lot of J-20 technology. However, our naval headquarters is not interested in this aircraft."
Very satisfied.”
"It's true that I'm not satisfied." Zhu Wei nodded slightly, confirming this statement. He said, "A few years ago, the army allocated a sum of money to the manufacturer to see what the situation would be like after the aircraft came out. The result
Unsatisfactory.”
Li Hai took up the topic and said, "Is it mainly the engine?"
"The main problem is the engine." Zhu Wei said, "The combined thrust of the two medium-thrust engines is not as good as the one of the F-35. The gap is too big."
Li Hai smiled and said, "That's not the manufacturer's problem, it's the Aerodynamics Institute's problem."
"We are all one family, so we know what we are doing." Zhu Wei shook his head and continued, "It requires both high thrust and supersonic cruise. The diameter of the model on the J-20A is too large and is not suitable for fifth-generation carrier-based fighter jets.
Then, if the size is enlarged, it will go against the index requirements of the new generation of carrier-based fighter jets."
The total space of the aircraft carrier and the flight deck area are so large. The Navy is very stuck in the size of the new generation of carrier-based fighter jets, leaving very limited design space for manufacturers.
Zhu Wei said, "In fact, the size of the J-15 series is too large. In order to achieve ski-jump takeoff relying on its own power, the wing area has been increased, making it appear larger. Taking the No. 1 ship as an example, it is too big to hold up.
Put twenty-four, and if there are more, we won’t be able to turn around.”
"If it is the size of the J-35, six more can be placed, bringing the total to thirty. This will strengthen the combat effectiveness of the squadron. It will make a decisive decision."
Li Hai nodded in approval.
Even judging from the aircraft carrier formation duel between the U.S. Navy and the Japanese imperialist navy during World War II, carrying two or three more fighter jets may be the key to victory.
The combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier comes from fighter jets, and the number of carrier aircraft determines the strength of its combat effectiveness.
The People's Navy has a clear understanding of this point.
"The size is stuck, so we have to make a fuss in this range." Zhu Wei said solemnly, "We have never thought that the newly modified engine carried by the J-15B model can be transplanted to the next generation of carrier-based fighter jets.
The size just doesn’t fit.”
Li Hai quickly said, "Technology can be transplanted, but in terms of miniaturization, our technology is still acceptable."
"You're right." Zhu Wei smiled and nodded, "The prerequisite is the ability to cruise at supersonic speeds. Today we have seen the potential of the newly modified engine."
After a pause, Zhu Wei said, "I want to add another task to you."
Li Hai immediately stood up and said, "Please give instructions from the chief!"
"Sit down." Zhu Wei pressed his hands and continued, "Based on the test training, you are responsible for exploring the potential of the newly modified engine through test flights. This means that you will have very little rest time and the intensity of the flight will be
very high."
Li Hai quickly said, "Team leader, please rest assured, I will definitely be fine!"
"Your master was a little money-mad when he was young. He must have tried every means to fly more time on flying days, just to get more rod fees." Zhu Wei said with a smile.
When talking about these anecdotes about Master, Li Hai did not dare to answer the question and just smiled awkwardly, as if Zhu Wei was talking about him.
Zhu Wei smiled and asked, "Do you know how many flight hours your master has?"
"More than six thousand hours." Li Hai replied, he knew this data.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Wei slowly shook his head and said, "That's more than 6,000 hours in the old almanac. Last Saturday, I attended the celebration ceremony for his breakthrough of 10,000 flight hours."
"What? Ten thousand hours?" Li Hai's jaw almost dropped to the floor.
God, are they flying fighter jets? They have caught up with people flying civil aviation passenger planes. Civil aviation pilots usually fly fixed routes, and passenger planes are also called airliners. What time does it take off from here in the morning, arrive there in more than three hours, and then come back?
, two flights a day would take seven or eight hours. Some long-distance airline pilots can fly one or two hundred hours in a month, and some can even fly two or three hundred hours, easily exceeding 10,000 in a few years.
The problem is, it was a step-by-step civilian airliner!
Flying a fighter jet is completely different. It is good to fly levelly for one-fifth of an hour's flight time. It is a huge test for the pilot's mental and physical strength.
Therefore, when many veteran pilots are grounded, they can have more than 4,000 flying hours in their career, which is already very, very good.
Good guy, how old is Master? He is thirty-six years old. He has been flying for 16 years. He has actually done 10,000 flying hours. He flies an average of 625 hours a year. He earns 7 to 8 million in rod fees alone...
…
Zhu Wei said, "This is why his flying intensity suddenly dropped after he became part-time chief instructor. If he had stayed on the front line, he could have worked for 15,000 hours."
"My master is simply a fighter among fighter pilots! The reputation of a legendary pilot is definitely not in vain!" Li Hai said with emotion.
Zhu Wei smiled and said, "I am telling you this because I have added a task for you. This flight intensity is nothing, so don't feel any psychological pressure."
"Team leader, I'm not under any pressure. If I have to say I am, I'm a little worried about the climate here." Li Hai said matter-of-factly.
"Well, it is precisely because of the harsh and changeable climate here that we decided to conduct experimental training here. The harsher the environment, the more it can test the overall performance of the fighter aircraft. The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold!" Zhu Wei said.
Li Hai said confidently, "Yes, team leader, please rest assured, I will definitely complete the task."
Zhu Wei emphasized, "We must pay attention to the fact that we do not have backup engines. If one of them is wasted, the aircraft will be down. Don't learn from your master on this point."
Li Hai laughed awkwardly again.
What could he say?
He is not worried. In this aspect, he is more rational than his master. In fact, it cannot be said to be rational. Although there is only a ten-year age difference, the People's Air Force equipment is frequently updated and the combat concepts are innovative.
In the ten years since the reform of the army was concentrated, the environment his master lived in back then and the environment he lives in today are very different and cannot be generalized.
After understanding the situation in the past ten years, Li Hai knew very well that it was precisely because of many people like his master that the aviation units of the People's Air Force and the People's Navy could make such great progress today and have what their generation has achieved.
A high starting point and a solid foundation for standing. ()
