Chapter 889 Pressure from across the ocean
For a project like this involving multiple parties, even if there is a quite special relationship between several companies, there will inevitably be some wrangling before it can be officially started.
However, with the help of Dassault, relevant information, or rumors, was quickly and deliberately "leaked" to the Chinese side.
After all, it’s cooperation.
If one party has feelings, the other party must also be intentional.
So, after Chang Haonan returned to the capital, he didn't even have time to talk to Academician Hou Xun and Huo Penghua about the feasibility of the "optical beam forming network" idea. He was told this during a routine work report to Ding Gaoheng. thing.
"Forward-looking terrain mapping and automatic obstacle avoidance system..."
"All-weather ground topography observation and target marking system..."
"Diffraction head-up display system …”
“…”
"17 new optional sensors ensure normal takeoff, landing and flight of aircraft in harsh weather conditions with minimum to zero visibility..."
The content of this information makes Chang Haonan scratch his head a little:
"It sounds like what Dassault is planning to design is not a business jet, but a tactical bomber..."
Some passenger aircraft or transport aircraft do have the need to operate in harsh climate conditions, but generally Under normal circumstances, the altitude at which this kind of aircraft normally flies will not involve weather phenomena such as rain, snow, and fog, and there will be no obstacles.
So you only need to consider the take-off and landing process with a relatively low speed.
The solution is also relatively simple. For example, the NH90 and some models of IL-76 will install a multi-channel infrared/visible light camera under the nose to allow the driver to observe the basic conditions of the runway.
Dassault's set of things configured on "business jets" are fully functional and can support the aircraft to fly at low altitudes at night, or to observe ground conditions at an altitude of several thousand meters.
The Su 34 next door has the same function.
And because it is implemented in the form of an external pod, the field of view is even better than the fixed field of view Platan system on the Su-34...
And when he turned over again Page, after seeing the more detailed introduction, I couldn’t stand it anymore:
"Isn't this... just a Damocles aiming pod?"
I almost uttered a curse word.
“There is also a low-altitude navigation pod?”
“I didn’t know the French had such a model...”
“Well... planes are allowed Flying at low altitude under 100 meters and in low visibility conditions is really business-like..."
Obviously, in terms of shamelessness, Chang Haonan is still relatively new and has a lot to learn.
Ding Gaoheng nodded:
"Business jets are just a cover to cover up... The French probably want to maintain deeper cooperation with us on the Rafale project, so they took These things are used as bait...as chips."
After all, he is one of the five decent people.
There are some things that even if the whole world knows what is going on, you still have to live with it in terms of face.
If a NATO country engages in this level of military and technical cooperation with China, if it is completely open to the public, it would be like a slap on the head of the NATO boss.
I can’t even turn a blind eye.
At this time, it will be beneficial to everyone to give the other side a step down -
China is now a WTO country, so let us proceed from the spirit of globalization and engage in civil technology cooperation , there’s nothing to blame, right?
……
"You still know how to play with capitalism..."
After a long time, Chang Haonan put the materials back on Ding Gaoheng's desk and sighed in a tone of shame.
This sigh of emotion is not only about the invitation for cooperation in front of me.
It is also about some memories before rebirth.
It is hard to imagine that France and Germany, which were committed to European integration in the 1990s and stood up to openly oppose the Iraq War in 2003, have declined at a rapid pace in the following 20 years and almost completely lost their position. autonomy.
The "cooperation with Europe and the United States" that many countries, including China, had pinned their hopes on, naturally came to nothing.
In this life, although the exchange rate of the euro is much stronger, at least compared to the US dollar, it has never fallen below the 1.0 mark, but obviously we cannot relax our vigilance because of this.
Independence and external cooperation require both hands, and both hands must be strong.
Only in this way can we truly be invincible.
“Have you finished reading?”
Ding Gaoheng raised his head and looked at Chang Haonan:
"Tell me what you think..."
In this case, you must express your stance first.
Therefore, Chang Haonan immediately replied:
“We fully support the decision of our superiors!”
Ding Gaoheng smiled softly, stretched out two fingers and tapped on the table:
"You have always played the leading role in this cooperation."
"So, whether we want to deepen it further will also depend on you." The attitude is the main thing.”
This requires seeking opinions.
Chang Haonan also stopped beating around the bush:
"The other party's conditions... are still attractive, especially the day and night laser targeting pod, which happens to be a relatively scarce technology in our equipment system. Now relying solely on TV-guided and radar-guided munitions is not a long-term solution."
“So if their demands are not too excessive, I would still prefer to continue cooperation.”
In this timeline, China has not introduced the Su-30MKK and Su-30MKK2 models. There is no contact with the Russian-made "Peregrine E" laser targeting pod. Although some KAB500L/KAB1500L were imported for testing, the target aiming part can only be completed by the laser target designator of the ground reconnaissance unit.
Not only is it not flexible enough, but it is also difficult to direct targets far away from the front line or even behind enemy lines.
Therefore, the two TV-guided weapons currently occupying the absolute main force of guided munitions are KAB500KR and KAB1500KR.
After the bus interface is opened, it can be directly connected to the JH-7A.
And having said that, even if you can get the Peregrine E, its performance is really mediocre.
Even later the Russian army itself introduced the legal Damocles pod.
The exported Su 30 series almost uses it as standard equipment.
Looking at it this way, it can be considered that we have reached the same goal through different paths...
"As for the detailed conditions, I guess they haven't come up with a result yet."
Ding Gaoheng shook his head helplessly:
“The news they have disclosed so far is mainly to send more technical personnel to directly participate in the upgrade of the M88 engine.”
“If that’s the case, that’s easy to say.”
Chang Haonan agreed almost without hesitation:
“The improvement and improvement of M88 is the responsibility of Comrade Liu Yongquan, the deputy chief engineer of Turbofan 10.”
“What is Comrade Yongquan’s ability... ...It happens to be everywhere, allowing the French to see some new things, but not too much...just treat him as a practice."
This description made Ding Gaoheng couldn't help but smile:< br>
“Then this matter will be approved in principle.”
"Things have changed, and I never thought that one day we would be able to guide foreigners in designing engines..."
As he spoke, he picked up a pen and wrote something down in his notebook.
Originally, today’s topic should have ended here.
But when Chang Haonan was about to get up, he suddenly remembered something else.
So I sat back again:
"Director Ding, I remember that in October last year, Director Luan Wenjie said that there was a marine resource satellite project. After the hardware development phase is completed, a new satellite-borne data processing algorithm needs to be adapted."
" But half a year has passed, and he seems to have never contacted me?”
“You mean Ocean One, right?”
Ding Gaoheng put down his pen, his face slightly changed with joy. Shen:
“The hardware development process encountered some resistance. Several hydrology-related sensors needed to be ordered from the United States and Canada, but they were all canceled for various reasons.”
"Currently, only the 10-color ocean water color scanner can be produced domestically in a short period of time, and there are no domestic alternatives for the rest. Therefore, the Fifth Aerospace Academy is trying to find other suppliers, which has delayed some time."
Obviously, the "various reasons" here are just excuses.
The real reason must be someone obstructing it.
"Ocean surveillance satellites are indeed too sensitive."
After a slight pause, Ding Gaoheng leaned his upper body on the back of his chair and continued:
"The Americans have been fighting the Soviet Union in this regard for decades, and it is difficult to hide it from them easily."
Of course, a single Haiyang 1 cannot pose any huge threat.
But if it is regarded as the starting point of China's ocean monitoring system, then it is not difficult to understand the other party's vigilance.
"It seems that the son of our old friend is not very friendly to us..."
Chang Haonan's tone was somewhat joking, but he didn't listen. Putting out too much pressure.
After all, he has experienced these scenarios once.
Furthermore, in this life, due to the improvement of China's own development level and the stronger restraint ability of the European Union, the Americans have restrained their actions a lot.
"No way, it's a strategic opponent."
Perhaps influenced by Chang Haonan's attitude, Ding Gaoheng's demeanor also relaxed a lot:
"This year... In fact, since the second half of last year, there have been very frequent moves, not only in the field of science and technology, but also in finance, which is an area where we have always been weak, and we have suffered some losses.”
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"It's expected."
Chang Haonan gently rubbed his forehead and replied:
"Joining the WTO itself is a coexistence of opportunities and challenges. If we can get all the benefits, let us If you take it, I’m afraid I won’t be able to add it from the beginning.”
“That’s true...”
Ding Gaoheng nodded, agreeing with Chang Haonan:
"In addition, since last month, the frequency of U.S. military reconnaissance planes testing the areas around me has been increasing. Fortunately, the navy and air force have responded appropriately and handled everything properly..."
Hear here , Chang Haonan suddenly turned his head and looked at the calendar on the wall.
March 29, 2001.
In fact, considering that the current equipment level of the People's Army Aviation Force is completely different from that of the previous generation in 2001, it is not necessarily true that anything will happen.
However, his mood is still quite complicated.
On the one hand, it is inevitable to have some worries.
On the other hand, I am a little lucky.
The right pressure from the other side of the Pacific shows that the timeline is not completely out of control...
(End of this chapter)