Chapter 962 The most exciting episode
It seems that unlike the situation with the J-11B, the first unit equipped with the J-10 was not affected by the change in the timeline.
Still this "Big Red Eagle Group".
On the one hand, Mengzi County, HH Prefecture, Yunnan Province, where it is based, is relatively close to Chengdu and has a relatively mild climate.
On the other hand, the 131st Regiment of the 44th Division was also one of the only seven night flying regiments in the army in the early years.
Proper elite——
Let alone back then, even in 2001, not all aviation units in the army can take off and perform missions at night.
On the one hand, a large number of daytime J-6 and J-7 aircraft are not equipped with radar and cannot operate at night or in low-visibility conditions.
On the other hand, the level of troop training can easily fail to keep up with the improvement in equipment levels.
Especially in the current stage of rapid change.
It's not that units that didn't have all-weather combat capabilities before were suddenly able to do everything after replacing them with more advanced aircraft.
It still takes time to learn and practice.
Moreover, compared with the east, southeast and southwest directions, the air defense pressure faced by southern my country mainly comes from chaotic air situation information rather than a specific powerful enemy.
This means that the aircraft does not need to have a large range and bomb load, but has higher requirements for dispatch frequency and response speed.
It is very suitable as the location for the first deployment of J-10.
Chang Haonan and four others circled twice around the first delivery aircraft numbered 01.
“Speaking of which, how is the adaptation work of the Shenying 1 pod and the aircraft completed?”
Chang Haonan looked at the bottom of the somewhat bare air intake and suddenly asked road.
“The control system of the pod complies with the data bus specification, and there is no problem in cooperating with the aircraft.”
Yang Wei replied:
"Currently, the prototype of the J-10AS is still undergoing adaptation tests between the pod and different types of ammunition. Also, the 613 Institute said that uncooled infrared components need to be imported for the time being, and the price of day and night targeting pods cannot be lowered, so the troops We may first purchase a small number of daytime pods without infrared capabilities for trial use..."
Chang Haonan naturally knows this.
In fact, he gave priority to the development of day-type pods, and he even personally gave the instructions to Lu Guangshun, the chief engineer of the Condor 1.
However, for these designers of Rongfei Group, it is still a bit uncomfortable.
Especially in order to improve the multi-purpose capability of the J-10, they almost completely overturned the design plan and started over again.
As a result, users don’t seem to care much about it.
There is quite a feeling of frustration that "I have prepared so many functions for you to explore, but you just don't use them."
“Our air force has always been focused on defensive air control in the past. In recent years, the hardware level has improved so fast that it is normal for our thinking to be unable to change for a while.”
Chang Haonan But he is very open-minded:
“This kind of thing has to wait for an opportunity and teach people once and for all, so that everyone can realize the importance of the aircraft’s multi-purpose capabilities in a short period of time.”
"Speaking of importance, I don't know if you have heard of it, Mr. Chang."
Yang Wei, who had a serious face, suddenly showed an unflappable smile:
"We were the first to During a test of the J-10AS flying the Shenying 1 pod, there were a few guys who were secretly filming around Yanliang Airport. They were hiding well on a hillside, but when the plane took off, the pilot in the back seat was idle and bored. I used the thermal imaging channel of the pod to look around and picked them out at once..."
"I've heard of it, I've heard of it."
Chang Haonan was also immediately happy. Here:
"It seems that there is really a spy inside who has received money from foreign intelligence agencies, but the remaining unlucky ones also followed suit..."
For a time, the tarmac was filled with happy air.
……
Maybe it’s because of the pre-production type, or maybe it’s simply because at the end of the year, many people are busy doing year-end summaries and the like.
In short, the scene in Chengdu today is not too big.
As usual, the Science and Technology Commission sent Zhang Hongbiao to support the occasion.
But the other guests will be much less.
Even Qiao Chenqing didn’t show up.
Chang Haonan saw Jing Yanlong.
Considering that he is in charge of publicity, it makes perfect sense to appear here.
"Director Jing, are you here to collect materials?"
Before the ceremony started, Chang Haonan came to Jing Yanlong and said hello to him.
“Yes.”
Jing Yanlong closed the notebook in his hand and put the pen back into his pocket:
“One is for internal propaganda within the military, and the other is It’s not easy for the media to come here for interviews, so we can only provide promotional materials.”
"This pre-production model has just been delivered, should there be relevant reports?"
Chang Haonan was a little surprised by this. China has always adopted a relatively conservative strategy in the promotion of weapons and equipment in the past.
In fact, this approach has nothing to do with confidentiality, it can only be called low-key.
This is especially true when it comes to public reporting.
Two types of aircraft, including the J-10 and J-11, participated in the 50th anniversary military parade that year. They also used the term "domestic third-generation fighter jets."
Although you know it and I know it, everyone knows it, but in theory there is still no "public" equipment name.
As for the previous models being put into service, it is even more silent.
But judging from Jing Yanlong’s reaction, it seems that the superiors have decided to make more noise on the J-10.
“Well...let’s do some publicity on the side.”
Jing Yanlong replied:
“It will definitely not involve specific equipment units and models, but the news should include video footage of the delivery ceremony and the aircraft’s transfer and takeoff.”
“ Firstly, the delivery is to Yunnan Province, and the location is not so sensitive. There is no need to worry about irritating any country. Secondly, it is also used to promote the J-10E of the same model and sequence. After all, Thailand may soon make a final decision. The purchase has been decided..."
Chang Haonan wanted to say that it might not irritate others, but he hesitated and finally did not speak.
While the two were chatting together, the delivery ceremony also kicked off with a burst of music.
Chang Haonan has participated in similar scenes so many times that he has almost become desensitized.
Of course, as the protagonists, both parties A and B, that is, representatives of Rongfei Group and Air Force 131, were very excited.
Especially the four pilots, their mouths were grinning to the sky, and their exposed white teeth could be seen clearly from dozens of meters away.
However, unlike last time when he was rushing to attend two games in one day, this time Chang Haonan had plenty of time.
Therefore, he did not return to Beijing immediately after the ceremony.
Instead, he stayed and prepared to watch these new machines bid farewell to Factory 132.
At about three o'clock in the afternoon that day, four planes formed two twin formations and took off from the runway of Huangtianba Airport, trailing long blue-purple tail flames.
Although the J-10A is much "fatter" compared to the original design, the adverse effects of this change on the aircraft's performance will mainly be reflected at supersonic speeds, at least in the transonic speed range. .
In terms of basic flight performance such as takeoff, landing and climbing, thanks to the maximum thrust of the turbofan 10B up to 14 tons, the effective thrust-to-weight ratio of the J-10A has increased instead of decreasing, making it appear more powerful than the J-10E. A little more neat.
“In August this year, I specially found video materials and watched the flight performances of Typhoon and Rafale.”
It wasn't until the four planes were completely out of sight that Song Wencong, who was standing next to Chang Haonan, looked back with some reluctance and said to Chang Haonan with a touch of emotion:
"To be honest, the plane we sent there at that time The J-10E's maneuverability at low altitude and low speed is still lagging behind them."
"If it were the J-10A, the performance would definitely be better."
" said. Get up.”
Yang Wei also walked back from a position slightly closer to the runway:
"Our J-10 made its first flight several years later than the European Shuangfeng, but it was put into service earlier. Do you think... will they be stimulated?"
"Europeans... are not surprised."
As the person in charge or initiator of many cooperation projects with Europe, Chang Haonan can now say with great confidence that "no one understands European military industry better than me":
"But by I don’t think it’s exciting at all.”
Song Wenchong and Yang Wei both looked at Chang Haonan with curious eyes, obviously waiting for him to continue.
"The first is Rafale. Although the C type used by the Air Force has not yet entered service, in fact, two carrier-based Rafale M have been delivered to the French Navy for trial use, and the progress is basically the same as that of the J-10."
"Let’s talk about Typhoon. , although the progress is indeed a bit slow, and the first batch is not scheduled to be officially delivered until next year, but it is a multinational cooperation project, so every country will feel that the problem lies with the other three companies, and it is impossible to be stimulated..."
When several people around heard this, they laughed almost simultaneously.
After a brief pause, Chang Haonan continued:
“Actually, if we really want to say that it is stimulated... there is indeed a country that will be stimulated, but it is not in Europe...”
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"Not in Europe?"
Song Wenchong frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he raised his head again:
"The United States?"
"That's not true, right?"
Chang Haonan quickly waved his hand:
"It's just a third-generation aircraft. It's definitely not that big of a deal for the Americans... Besides, they're staring at Aiwuhan right now, so I'm afraid they don't have that much energy to pay attention to us."
"That's..."
Song Wencong was a little confused.
"I think what Mr. Chang is talking about may be..."
Yang Wei, who was standing next to him, heard some clues:
"India?"
(End of Chapter)