Watching a Tu-22M being dragged into the factory, many people's bodies were trembling slightly with excitement.
"Aren't you just going out to show off? Why did you really get these big guys for us?" Mr. Lin said: "The performance of this bomber is much better than our H-6!"
If we talk about the range, the H-6 is about 5,000 kilometers. Later, after being replaced with the D-30, the range of the H-6 even increased to 7,000 or 8,000 kilometers. However, the bomb capacity of the H-6 is less than ten tons. If
If it flies over a long distance, it can only carry two or three tons of ammunition. This load capacity is not high, not even as good as a Su-30. Moreover, the H-6 is a subsonic bomber and its combat effectiveness is not high.
The Tu-22M can not only carry more than 20 tons of ammunition, but also can penetrate defenses at low altitude and supersonic speed. This ability is absolutely unmatched by the H-6.
"We're so lucky." Qin Tao said with a smile: "Lao Maozi mistakenly believed that we were not capable of repairing these aircraft, so he just sold them to us as junk, saving us the trouble of going to Ermao's people to buy the Tu-160."
"The Tu-160 is a good thing, but the Tu-22M is also good. If these returned aircraft can be repaired, our navy will have a qualified long-distance attack force at sea." Wu Shengli said.
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Hearing what he said, Mr. Lin immediately shook his head: "Lao Wu, don't be greedy. We have agreed in advance that this batch of aircraft will be divided equally between the Navy and the Air Force. If we can make up ten, then we will have five each."
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"Old Lin, your Air Force has never operated this kind of aircraft. It's only in the single digits. It's too inconvenient. It's best to leave it to our Navy to operate it." Wu Shengli still didn't let go.
Mr. Lin did not continue the argument with Wu Shengli, but looked at Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, how do you think these planes will be distributed?"
"How you distribute them is your business and has nothing to do with me. I just buy the planes." Qin Tao said, "Besides, the modification of these planes is not easy. It may take three to five years."
"So long?" Wu Shengli and Mr. Lin were both stunned. The two Tu-22Ms at the Wasteland Village base did not take such a long time!
"These aircraft are in a scrapped state and need to be completely disassembled and inspected, including whether there are cracks in the aircraft's beams. After the inspection is completed, a lot of improvements need to be made when reinstalling various equipment, especially the avionics.
All systems need to be replaced with ours, which is a big project." Qin Tao introduced: "For example, we don't have such a large-diameter airborne radar at the moment, and our relevant units have to develop it completely."
At present, the largest airborne radar in China is the 1493 radar prepared for the J-11. The diameter of the antenna is 900 mm. It is estimated that the nose of the Tu-22M can fit a radar antenna with a diameter of 1.5 meters. Such a radar
It will definitely have to be redesigned.
"Yes, these need to be re-developed, and it will cost a lot of money." Speaking of this, Wu Shengli frowned. The navy's funds are increasing, but the places to spend money are also increasing.
The more.
"Yes, it does cost money, but the money will not be wasted. We can use these scientific research results to improve the H-6. Our H-6 should have been upgraded long ago." Qin Tao said: "The new H-6 is The transparent window in the nose of the aircraft must be completely sealed, and a large radar must be inserted inside, which is exactly the same size as the radar we need now."
The H-6 comes from the Tu-16, which is a technology from the World War II era. There is a special bombardier's cockpit in the nose of the aircraft, which is a transparent cover. This thing has long been outdated and should have been replaced long ago. It should be replaced by an advanced one. Radar equipment is much better.
"H-6? What do you mean, we don't plan to copy this Tu-22M, but continue to improve our H-6?" Mr. Lin asked.
Now, we need to completely overhaul these twenty Tu-22Ms and dismantle them into parts. Of course, we can also carry out surveying and mapping imitation!
Countless people already have this idea in their minds. It’s time for domestically produced bombers to be updated!
However, Qin Tao's words made everyone calm down. Mr. Qin does not agree with surveying and mapping imitation?
"Ahem, this is just my personal opinion." Qin Tao said: "I think we should make do with the existing bombers now, continue to improve them so that the bombers can continue to meet our needs, and at the same time, develop a new stealth bomber. Of course, if you think this Tu-22M has the value of surveying and imitation, you can also conduct relevant research. I am a shipbuilder, but I am a layman in building aircraft."
Variable sweep wings are outdated, and the era of stealth aircraft has arrived. Isn’t developing the stealth H-20 more suitable for future development?
"Currently, we have to develop a stealth aircraft, but there are still many technical problems." Tang Changhong said: "Moreover, even if it is developed, the price of the stealth bomber will definitely be very expensive. We not only need stealth bombers, but also a large number of them." A non-stealth bomber, if we can copy the Tu-22M, then our navy and air force will have a powerful bomber!"
Hearing Tang Changhong's tone, Qin Tao realized that these aircraft experts were full of expectations!
"Our existing engines are only enough to improve single-digit aircraft. Lao Maozi's aircraft engines have always been short-lived. We cannot use the full life of the aircraft, and outsourcing is inconvenient. Our engine problems must be solved. If solved, This kind of engine requires mass production, so in order to prevent the engine from being wasted, we have to develop more bombers." The gray-haired old designer Chen Jian said.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, you all build bombers and have the best say in this aspect. Now that you have this idea, I also look forward to you replicating this powerful bomber."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Thousands of miles away in the mist of southern Xinjiang, my homeland is unforgettable. The waves are rough, and defenses are set up in several places. The smoke is everywhere. We have known each other before, and I am filled with tears and anger. ." Mr. Lin suddenly said a line: "Our H-6 is just a technology from the 1960s. No matter how we improve it, it cannot meet the needs of modern warfare. Instead of further making major changes to the H-6, we might as well directly Mapping and replicating the aircraft in front of you.”
"That's right, H-6 is outdated, we have to enter a new era!" Wu Shengli also nodded. Everyone has made a decision, and this project will be finalized!
"We will have a brand new bomber in the future. Should we give this bomber a brand new number?" Mr. Lin suggested.
"Everyone, do you know the origin of the name Tu-22M?" Qin Tao said.
"It and the Tu-22 are completely products of two different eras. However, Lao Maozi insists that this bomber is an upgrade of the Tu-22 bomber and avoids arms control treaties." After Mr. Lin said this, something suddenly occurred to him.
: "Mr. Qin, you mean that our bomber also bears the serial number H-6?"
"That's right, the one used by the Air Force can be called H-6K, and the one used by the Navy is called H-6J. When we display it to the outside world, we still use H-6. It is our own upgrade. It has nothing to do with Lao Maozi's Tu-22M. We
After these improvements, the H-6 can still fly for another fifty years!"
Speaking of this, Qin Tao also began to scold Fang Qiu: "Our bombers are mainly equipped with cruise missiles. The huge air formation planned by Lao Maozi to launch anti-ship missile saturation attacks against the aircraft carrier formation may be
It will be realized in our hands!”
"That's right!" Wu Shengli was also very excited: "This is the mission given to us by history!"
Speaking of launching anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles, the H-6 can also do it. However, because its speed is too slow and the body is bulky, the risk will be greatly increased when performing tasks. The Tu-22M is different.
Its performance is so advanced that in 2020, Lao Maozi is still upgrading and improving this bomber to give it more powerful combat capabilities.
The H-20 must be developed, but the price of this stealth bomber may be expensive. In the future, it will be specially used to kick in doors, and the large number of H-6s that will follow will become the main force of bombing.
Thinking of the scene of a large number of H-6Js launching a saturation attack of YJ-12 anti-ship missiles against the enemy's aircraft carrier formation at sea, Qin Tao was also full of expectations.
"In this case, we need to imitate the engine. This glorious and arduous task should be handed over to us at Factory 430!" the person in charge of Factory 430 said.
"Mr. Jiang, how is the progress of Turbofan 9 in your factory?" Qin Tao asked with some concern.
Factory 430 manufactures aero engines. In order to support the H-6, it used to mainly produce turbojet-8s. Later, it accepted the task of imitating Spey. However, this task was too difficult, and it has been imitating one after another until now.
Qin Tao is very concerned.
During the research and development of the Navy's gas turbines, Factory 430 also provided some technical support. In the research and development of turbofan 15, Factory 430 also got involved. However, after all, these projects are not their main focus.
Now, to copy the Tu-22M engine, this glorious and arduous task will of course fall on the shoulders of Factory 430.
Hearing Qin Tao ask this question, Mr. Jiang puffed up his chest: "Mr. Qin, please rest assured that by the end of this year, we will definitely be able to complete 100% localization of Sibei. Currently, our project has reached 90% progress.
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The further you go, the harder it gets. After all, the technical problems that cannot be overcome in the end are definitely the most difficult. However, domestic technology is also developing. It should not be possible to use the technical power of the 1990s to solve the engine designed in the 1960s and 1970s. It's difficult, but you will eventually overcome it.
Qin Tao nodded: "The Tu-22M has used many engines. The NK-22 engine used in large quantities is a dual-rotor engine. It belongs to Lao Maozi's technology in the 1960s and 1970s. It should not be a problem for us to copy it. The latest model uses It is the NK-32-1 engine, which is an advanced three-rotor engine whose fuel consumption is fifty percent lower than that of the NK-22. It is not only used on the Tu-22M3, but also on the Tu-160. "
"If we want to imitate, we should imitate the most advanced ones!" Mr. Jiang was full of confidence: "In recent years, our domestic aviation technology has developed rapidly. We not only want to imitate, but also improve!"
Qin Tao frowned and looked at Mr. Lin.
He was just proposing ideas. The actual final decision was made by the leaders of the navy and air force, and it would definitely have to go through repeated consultations.
The NK-22 is indeed lagging behind, but it can temporarily solve the problem of availability. The NK-32 is relatively advanced, but there has never been a three-rotor model in China. What if the project is delayed? Take a look at Sibei's imitation, which is confusing. How many years!
Mr. Lin thought for a while and looked at Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, is there any way to hire a group of engine experts from Lao Maozi? Especially the experts from the Kuznetsov Design Bureau who specialize in designing the NK-32?"
Qin Tao had a wry smile on his face: "Mr. Lin, you are really good at summoning people!"
Qin Tao has done this kind of thing more than once, so now, Mr. Lin immediately thought of this method.
It is not that easy to imitate Lao Maozi's most advanced bomber engine. After all, we only map the appearance and don't know the internal structure and processing technology. It would be best if we could invite the experts who developed it at the time!
After all, NK-22 is too backward!
So, can experts and technical information on NK-32 be obtained? A legend emerged in Qin Tao's mind: aviation archeology.
In 1977, with the launch of the Tu-160 project, the Kuznetsov Design Bureau also began to design a new three-rotor engine. By 1983, the NK-32 engine began mass production. By 1993 At that time, a total of 250 engines were manufactured.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Since there are only thirty Tu-160s, these engines can be used for a long time. Lao Maozi’s long-range bomber force has been using these engines. and parts. However, the Tu-22M also began to use this engine, and the Tu-160 began long-distance training and planned to resume production. As a result, the engine in stock was not enough and had to be re-produced.
When Lao Maozi planned to restart production, he was surprised to find that all the technical data had been lost! They spent four years using the spirit of aviation archaeology to unearth the engine's technical documents, and finally restored most of them, and then used advanced Technology was improved and a brand new NK-32-2 engine was produced.
During this time, have those technical documents been lost?
"For this kind of thing, it would be most appropriate for Mr. Qin to go over." Wu Shengli also spoke.
Now that his father-in-law has spoken, Qin Tao has nothing to say: "Okay, I can go there, but not for the NK-32 engine, but for the rocket engine to inspect. Also, we have to send
Relevant personnel, go to Ermao."
"Why are you going to Ermao's place?" Everyone was a little surprised.
"Old Maozi will definitely be on guard against us. Let's send people to Ermao to discuss the engine and parts of the Tu-22M bomber. It doesn't matter whether we get results or not, as long as we can distract them. Everyone thinks we will get it from Ermao.
Parts, so we can get good stuff from the Kuznetsov Design Bureau without anyone noticing."
Kuznetsov Design Bureau is Lao Maozi’s famous aerospace engine research and development institution. They not only produce engines for aircraft, but also engines for rockets! At the last air show, Mingzhou Group waved its hand and
All the NK-33 engines in stock at the Kuznetsov Design Bureau were bought back.
Now, the Mingzhou Group is making great strides towards space. It is logical to go to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau for inspection. The Mingzhou Group is still very good at building plank roads openly and concealing old warehouses.
At this time, after hearing this arrangement, Mr. Lin and Wu Shengli's eyes lit up. Qin Tao has this kind of ability. As long as he is arranged to do it, he will do it properly.
At this time, Qin Tao also felt a little helpless. From the beginning of the new year to now, he has been busy on the plane almost all the time. This year, he has to be idle all the time! However, think about the large number of H-6J mounted by the naval aviation force.
The majestic scene of the YJ-12 anti-ship missile made him feel a little excited. Now that we have reached this point, what else is there to say? Let’s do it!
Since it was under the guise of purchasing an engine, Qin Tao could not go directly to Samara. The first place he came to was of course the Starship Company in Qiongzhou.
Qin Tao is accustomed to delegating power. As long as he hires someone, he will be given great power. In Starship Company, Max is responsible for technology, while Wan Zhenfu is responsible for funds. The two of them
Working together, we are busy for the cause of human beings landing on Mars.
The infrastructure project is progressing very quickly, and there are already dedicated R&D and production buildings, a dedicated rocket test workshop, etc.
When Qin Tao walked in, he heard Max's roar.
"No, I don't care what the reason is, our starship MK1 must all use one engine. If we want to land on Mars, we have to reduce costs. How can we reduce costs? Mass production, generalization! Do you understand generalization?
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Lao Ma is such a stubborn person! Qin Tao sighed in his heart that he relied on this stubbornness to develop. Of course, his stubbornness is disliked by everyone around him. No one wants to be with a stubborn person
people to deal with.
"The specific impulse of our existing Nk-33 engine is very high, ranking first among liquid oxygen and kerosene engines. However, it still cannot be compared with the liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engine. The latter is the only engine that can achieve a specific impulse of more than 400
"Engine." A technician began to explain: "Our first-stage rocket can use NK-33, but our second-stage rocket must use a liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engine. This is also international practice."
"Fuck the damn liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engines!" Max cursed angrily: "We are just experimenting with early-stage technology, so we have to use liquid oxygen and kerosene engines. When we actually fly to Mars in the future,
, we have to develop a new liquid oxygen methane engine!"
"Liquid oxygen methane? It seems that there is no such engine in the world."
"There is no one in the world, so we will make the first one!" Max said: "We can send astronauts to Mars, but we can't bring them back. We can only use carbon dioxide and water in the Martian atmosphere to synthesize methane and liquid oxygen.
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Max is really considering flying to Mars, and the choice of rocket fuel is also very particular. It is already difficult to send people there. If you want to fly back, you must use local materials to make fuel.
The NK-33 is just for use now, and a new engine will have to be developed in the future! After all, the project has just begun, and they don't have much funds, so they can't launch a new engine with much fanfare. These are all future plans.
The voices communicating at the scene were all in English. After all, most of the technicians Max deceived were from NASA.
Creaking, the door was pushed open.
"Damn it, didn't I already say that irrelevant people should not come in during the meeting?" Max looked at the door angrily, then his expression stiffened for a moment, then he stood up and walked towards the door: "Qin
Sir, why are you here?"
He treats his subordinates very harshly, but he must be polite to Mr. Qin, a big financial backer! After all, Mr. Qin is the big boss behind him.
"If you have some free time recently, come and see how our starship project is going?" Qin Tao asked with a smile.
"Mr. Qin, we are currently working on the overall design." Max said: "Now, let us introduce to you our starship. According to the original plan, the near-earth carrying capacity of our starship MK1 is 60 tons, which is just right.
To undertake transportation tasks for the International Space Station. In order to achieve this kind of thrust, we plan to install eighteen NK-33 engines below and six above." (The Raptor rocket has a near-earth carrying capacity of one hundred tons and two hundred tons.
There are 31 thrust engines installed in the first stage. I don’t know how many engines are used in the current NK-33, but I estimate that eighteen are used.)
"Mr. Qin, this technology is very risky. The original N1 rocket exploded repeatedly because too many engines were connected in parallel. Now we want to build this kind of rocket, which is very risky. Moreover, our two-stage rocket
It’s also inappropriate.”
The technician couldn't help but complain.
"Shut up!" Max turned around and cursed: "You don't need to complain here, you need to keep your head down and do things!"
"The idea of unifying one engine is a good idea." Qin Tao said: "And, as you all know, we currently only have this kind of engine."
Everyone bowed their heads. Mr. Qin was a layman and nothing he said was surprising. This is the tragedy of a layman leading an expert. What can be done?
"However, we can improve the existing NK-33 engine and increase the vacuum ratio to facilitate use in outer space."
Improve?
People present are looking at each other with big eyes and small eyes. How can we improve? This is not a matter of words!
"Mr. Qin, how can we improve?"
"I don't know about this. Let's go to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau. The designers there may give us some reliable suggestions," Qin Tao said.
The big guy finally nodded, yes, there is no other way but to go to Lao Maozi. When it comes to this kind of engine, only Lao Maozi is the most powerful.
"Go to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau?" Max frowned: "Will this delay our time? Our schedule is very tight!"
"The sharpening of the sword does not waste the time of chopping firewood. If we go this time, we may be able to complete the design and finalization of our starship faster." Qin Tao said: "If we can bring a group of rocket experts here, then
That’s even better.”
Max nodded: "Then let's go quickly and set off now."
This guy is definitely a workaholic, the kind who can work twenty hours a day!