Chapter 762 We must prevent the Mingzhou Group from becoming stronger
The engine installed on the side wall of the Dragon spacecraft is a very practical design. It can be used as an escape engine when taking off, and it can be used for recoil when landing. Although these engines are not large in size, their thrust is not small. , they use dinitrogen tetroxide and hydrazine as fuel, extrusion cycle, thrust of about 7 tons, and can be reused.
In fact, as long as there are four units, it is enough to push the spacecraft forward or land, but for safety reasons, eight units are installed so that there is an extra set of backups. This design has been implemented on the rocket. During launch, one or two It doesn't matter if the station breaks down, just block it off and the rest will be enough.
Now, listening to Qin Tao’s introduction, the older generation of astronauts are very emotional. They pursue conservatism and hope to complete zero breakthroughs as soon as possible. However, Starship Company’s plan considers costs and innovative design in every aspect, which is obviously more worthy of learning.
In the future, after the Shenzhou spacecraft becomes obsolete, can the next-generation spacecraft developed by our country also be designed according to the Dragon spacecraft?
"After all, we are a private space agency. Our country's aerospace cannot completely rely on private space. After our aerospace department has developed the Shenzhou, it will definitely need the next generation of manned spacecraft." Qin Tao seemed to know what everyone was thinking. , said: "Our new generation of spacecraft just cooperates with the Long March 5. It will not only carry out near-Earth exploration, but also moon landing and even deep space exploration. The future of our motherland's aerospace still depends on the national team."
At this moment, there was a roar above the head, and a beautiful and smooth fighter plane flew into the sky. The most exciting flight display in the air show began!
“The stand-alone performance has begun.” Qin Tao said, “I’m going to watch the performance. Do you want to come with me?”
Yang Lao and others shook their heads. They wanted to wait for the people here to disperse and take a closer look at the brand new spacecraft to find inspiration for future spacecraft development.
Qin Tao took Zhao Ling to the most suitable place to watch the flight show.
I have to say that the maneuverability of the Su-27 is not limited. This aircraft is simply the star model of every air show!
"Lao Maozi took out the treasure from the bottom of the box this time. This is the Su-37." Qin Tao said with emotion: "Unfortunately, Lao Maozi still failed to see the situation clearly and blindly pursued super maneuverable fighters. There is no market anymore. , the future is the era of stealth machines.”
Air shows are all for the important purpose of selling arms. Lao Maozi took out this Su-37 to sell this aircraft to the East. This is the only thing they can sell.
After all, Dongfang no longer needs the original Su-27. Dongfang has improved J-11, J-15, and J-16, which have formed a complete family. If Lao Maozi wants to impress Dongfang, he can You have to take out the stuff from the bottom of the box.
The Su-37 is their most advanced fighter aircraft.
This fighter uses a three-wing layout and also adds a vector engine, which takes its maneuverability to a higher level. Looking at the aircraft performing a bell-shaped maneuver, Qin Tao was impressed by the maneuverability of this aircraft. I also admire it very much.
But what is the use of all this mobility? Without stealth, it would be impossible to reach the distance of close combat.
“Mr. Qin, how is our plane?” At this moment, a voice came from nearby.
Qin Tao looked over and saw the ambitious Simonov.
After the collapse of the Red Empire, many military factories closed down and went bankrupt. Only the Sukhoi Design Bureau lived well. Their exports continued and their production lines were always running.
At this air show, they brought Su-37 No. 711, hoping to win the recognition of the East.
“This aircraft has very good maneuverability.” After Qin Tao finished speaking, he changed the subject: “How is the development of your fourth-generation stealth aircraft going?”
The two of them are old acquaintances. In the past, Qin Tao suggested that they modify the appearance of the Su-27 and transform it into a fourth-generation stealth aircraft. However, this was just a suggestion, and it was also for the 611 Looking for an item.
He has not asked about this matter for a long time, and now that he sees Simonov, he will naturally ask about it.
“Mr. Qin, within our design bureau, we have named this project T-50. The design work is basically completed. The next stage is to build a prototype, but...”
But lack of money! Once the construction really starts, it will cost a lot of money. The Maoist government cannot afford so much money. Although the Sukhoi Design Bureau makes money, it also has many projects to do. Therefore, on whether to build a prototype, Still undecided.
“If you are short of money, you can give the design drawings to our domestic 611 Institute and let the 112 Factory do the assembly and test flight.” Qin Tao said.
Although the 611 Institute failed in the bidding for the fourth-generation aircraft, it would still be of great benefit to the motherland if it could gain access to Lao Maozi’s design drawings of the fourth-generation aircraft and build a prototype. Therefore, Qin Tao immediately put forward this suggestion.
Simonov smiled bitterly and shook his head. Are you kidding me? Are we going to leave the airplane we designed to you? After that, you will be able to fully switch to production of this kind of stealth machine! This is absolutely impossible!
"Mr. Qin, the outside world is speculating that after you have developed a stealthy single-engine joint fighter, you will further develop a double-engine heavy-duty stealth fighter. However, at this air show, we found that you did not take this path, but instead We are further developing the fifth-generation aircraft, what’s going on?”
Simonov came here. On the one hand, he wanted to show off their Su-37, but unfortunately he failed. On the other hand, he wanted to ask Qin Tao many questions. What is the Mingzhou Group doing? Do they want to lead the trend of fighter jets?
You must know that every generation of fighter jets was first developed by the United States. They put forward various indicators, conducted various analyzes and studies, and formulated standards. Lao Maozi proposed more advanced solutions to suppress American technology. In this way, in each generation of fighters, Lao Maozi's can be better, but at the same time, this also means that their aircraft come out later. As a result, Due to the generation gap on the battlefield, they were always beaten by aircraft from a higher generation, which made their reputation even worse.
Now, Easterners are actually going to be ahead of the United States. This makes Simonov feel very complicated. The Sukhoi Design Bureau has stopped moving forward, but the Orientals are making great strides forward!
"We cannot always lag behind, we must develop advanced equipment." Qin Tao said: "According to our plan, we originally wanted to catch up with third-generation aircraft, be on par with fourth-generation aircraft, and surpass them with fifth-generation aircraft. We now have After having acquired fourth-generation aircraft, of course we will continue to develop fifth-generation aircraft.”
“Don’t you need a twin-engine heavy-duty fourth-generation aircraft?”
"What's the use of this kind of aircraft?" Qin Tao asked: "Brother, you still don't understand the tactics of fourth-generation aircraft!"
Simonov, an aircraft designer, actually needs a layman like Qin Tao to introduce air combat tactics!
"Fourth-generation aircraft no longer need close combat." Qin Tao said: "It is really not cost-effective to use precious fourth-generation heavy-duty aircraft for close combat. If it is shot down, wouldn't it be too cost-effective? The tactics of the fourth-generation aircraft are to act as silent killers, launch attacks from long distances with the support of early warning aircraft, and hit and run. Our J-31A can already take on this mission, so our fourth-generation aircraft Even if the project is completed, there is no need to build more. Moreover, in the international market, there is little demand for heavy-duty aircraft and it is difficult to sell them. Your Su-27 has already occupied the market, and it is difficult for other products to enter. .”
Simonov nodded.
"The new generation of aircraft must be air and space fighters, reaching all over the world. In this way, any country is within our attack range. Do some countries think they are safe alone on a continent? Our aircraft can attack at any time Can fly there." Qin Tao said: "So, we must develop an aerospace plane."
"Yes, with the development of technology, any country may go to war with another country, and distance is not a problem." Simonov nodded: "It's just that the plan you are working on is not that difficult. "
No matter how they deceive them, the technical difficulty of the aerospace plane is quite high. The biggest problem is of course the engine!
It is not easy to rely on an engine to propel an aerospace plane into space.
Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, so we have also made a lot of plans. The aerospace plane now on display is the most ideal. If this aerospace plane can be realized, then of course we will be very proud, but , if it cannot be realized, we can also separate."
"separate?"
"Yes, the variable cycle engine we are currently studying is a combination of several engines. If it cannot be realized, we can find another way." Qin Tao continued to turn on the cheating mode: "For example, we can put the vortex Combining jet and ramjet engines, this engine propels a large aircraft as a mother aircraft. It can fly to an altitude of 30,000 meters, sprint to above Mach 3, and perhaps reach around Mach 4 or 5. Then, at this speed and altitude , releasing the sub-machine carried on it. The engine of this aircraft is a combination of ramjet and rocket engines, so that it can continue to accelerate in the atmosphere, and then use the rocket engine to enter outer space."
It may be difficult to have only one kind of engine, but it will be much more convenient if it is divided into two types.
This kind of carrier-child aircraft plan was originally a technology discussed in the aerospace industry. Using this technology, the aerospace aircraft project can be better completed.
Simonov nodded: "Yes, this is a way, but the cost of research and development will be quite high."
Without money, it is simply impossible to support a huge research and development plan, especially for aerospace aircraft. Mingzhou Group is trying to rely on private methods, but can it raise the corresponding funds?
"That's right. Fortunately, we have a hot-selling fourth-generation aircraft and can accumulate a large amount of research and development funds. At the same time, we will also diversify our operations. For example, the mother aircraft below can be used as a rapid transportation. Flying from here To Europe, one or two hours is probably enough.”
Simonov was speechless. If anyone else had said this, he would have thought it was a joke or bragging. However, it was Mr. Qin who spoke. He is a man who can create miracles. In the eyes of others, this kind of Impossible things are very likely to be realized with Mr. Qin!
“When will your aircraft perform? We are looking forward to it.” Simonov said.
"afternoon."
By this time, the exhibition site was already crowded with people, so much so that traffic restriction measures were taken at the entrance and no more people were allowed in, otherwise there would be a risk of stampedes inside.
At the Mingzhou Group’s booth, Zhao Dangsheng took a microphone and began to introduce it. His microphone was directly connected to the sound equipment of the entire exhibition site, and everyone in the audience could hear it.
“Everyone, the most exciting moment is about to come. Our J-31A fighter jet is about to take off and perform a flight show. Don’t look over the runway, our planes don’t need a runway!”
“Now, let’s welcome our pilots aboard with a round of applause!”
Lei Qiang was a little uncomfortable. He is a low-key person. Now, he walked in front of countless cameras and cameras, showing off his brand new helmet, and then stepped onto the gangway.
The roar of the engine started, and countless eyes were looking at it. People standing far away were also looking at the sky.
The lift fan air inlet at the top is opened, and the nozzle at the tail is deflected downward. With the roar of the engine, the graceful J-31A slowly rises from the ground.
Although this was performed before at the last air show, the re-performance this time still won applause from the audience.
Stanley and Daniel stood in a charging position where it was easy to observe, watching intently.
For a vertical take-off and landing fighter, the first step is to fly, and the second step is to be able to convert. They already know that Mingzhou Group's aircraft can fly, but they don't know how to convert to flight. Most of the vertical take-off and landing aircraft cannot fly. Accidents all occur during this conversion process.
How are the flight control procedures of Orientals?
While they were watching, the aircraft's tail nozzle began to deflect backwards, and the fighter jet gained momentum to move backwards and began to accelerate in the horizontal direction.
Cheers erupted from the scene.
This is almost like science fiction!
Pluck onions on dry land, and then accelerate horizontally like sliding on the ground!
The speed of the fighter jet is getting faster and faster. Finally, the tail nozzle turns to the horizontal direction, the lift fan cover on the back of the aircraft is closed, and the aircraft has entered the normal flight mode.
"We have designed advanced operating procedures for this kind of aircraft. As you can see, the flight status transition of this aircraft is very smooth. In fact, there is no need for pilot operation at all. It is completely controlled by the computer." Zhao Dangsheng continued to show off: "It There are hundreds of sensors on it, monitoring various data to ensure flight safety. Now, everyone can enjoy the normal flight of this aircraft. By the way, we will also open the built-in bomb bay."
Following his introduction, the landing gear of the J-31A was retracted, the built-in bomb bay was opened, and the situation inside the belly was clearly visible.
One side is an air-to-air missile, and the other side is a bomb!
A fighter plane with a built-in bomb bay, if the bomb bay is not opened, the outside world will not know what weapons it carries. Now, this aircraft displays the weapons it carries, which makes everyone marvel.
This fighter plane can not only fight in the air, but can also attack the ground!
Stealth aircraft are definitely not meant to engage in combat with enemy fighters. They either carry out sneak attacks at long distances or drop bombs. With the advantage of stealth, it is difficult for the enemy to detect them. Even if the bomb has been thrown on top of the enemy's head, the opponent will not notice it. Know who did it.
Originally, only the United States had this capability. Their F-117 demonstrated the advantages of stealth aircraft in battle after battle. Now, this advantage is not just theirs. Any country in need can use it. Come to the East to order this kind of fighter jet.
Countless people watched with excitement as the fighter planes flew over their heads.
Zhao Dangsheng knows that after this air show, more countries will definitely place orders. In this way, their research and development funds will be more sufficient, and the next stealth bomber project will be on the fast track.
Since missiles and bombs have been mounted, this kind of aircraft must not be able to perform large overload maneuvers. It is completely different from the Su-27's performance. It is stable and stable, but it shows its powerful performance at any time.
“Okay, the flight show is coming to an end. Now please enjoy the landing of our vertical take-off and landing fighter. It will land directly to us.”
Following Zhao Dangsheng's introduction, the fighter jet roared back, getting closer and closer, and its speed became lower and lower. Visible to the naked eye, its back air inlet opened again, and the tail nozzle also turned down, and , the rotation angle exceeds 90 degrees. It is in this way that it can decelerate during horizontal flight.
The speed became slower and slower, and finally, when it reached the landing site, the speed dropped to zero.
Stanley and Daniel were both watching the plane land. As aircraft designers, of course they knew that this landing action was the most dangerous. If the control was not properly controlled, the plane could be destroyed and people would be killed.
Now, the plane has hovered at the landing site, slowly falling, falling, and finally landing steadily. The airflow has blown up things around it, and the flags are flapping. This scene looks really beautiful.
Qin Tao showed a satisfied smile, and gained another large number of fans!
With the successful landing, the flight show came to an end.
"The entire landing process is also controlled by a computer. Our flight control program is very advanced and can greatly reduce the difficulty of operation. If anyone is interested, you can come to our flight simulator to try it out for five minutes each time. Please Everybody line up.”
Countless people flocked to the direction of the flight simulator, which was originally a static display. Now it has an opening. The first nearest game player was very excited. When he walked onto the flight simulator, the queue had already formed. Hundreds of people.
“It’s all controlled by computers? Stanley, do you believe it?” Daniel asked Stanley.
It is only the late 1990s, and there is no advanced artificial intelligence yet. At this time, if you talk about intelligent driving to others, it is absolutely fantasy.
American technology can’t do it, but Easterners can actually do it?
“I didn’t believe it at first, but their drones already have the ability to fly autonomously,” Stanley said.
Next to the Mingzhou Group’s booth is the Yunma Factory’s booth. In addition to the trainer aircraft modified from the JJ-7, they also have a unique-looking drone on display.
The body is almost identical to the Global Hawk, with a big head and the engine placed at the back, right between the two inclined vertical tails.
But the wings are very different. The American Global Hawk drone has large straight wings. This advanced composite wing is the main helper for the Global Hawk to fly in the sky for a long time.
Dongfang probably doesn’t have this kind of wing. Their wingspan is less than half that of the Global Hawk. Therefore, it has a unique shoulder-pole-like wing. This wing is divided into two parts, the front and rear parts, and the lift it provides can meet the requirements. , and at the same time it also reduces the difficulty of manufacturing the wings, which can be said to be an innovation.
The imagination of the Orientals is so wide open that they actually came up with such a thing!
However, compared to the changes to the wings, what people are more concerned about is its performance. Its name is called an integrated reconnaissance and attack drone. In addition to reconnaissance, it can also attack!
The drone displayed at the scene had missiles mounted under its wings.
At this moment, a voice sounded at the venue: "The next project is an integrated surveillance and combat drone. The flight program of this drone has been programmed. During the entire performance, there will be no operator for external control. , completely autonomous flight!”
"Since drones can fly autonomously and attack autonomously, we have every reason to believe that their stealth joint fighter also has autonomous capabilities." Stanley said: "Daniel, although we don't want to admit it, but now, The Orientals have reached world-class levels in many technologies, and may even surpass us!"
"No, we can't let this happen." Daniel gritted his teeth and said: "We must use various means to prevent the Mingzhou Group from becoming stronger. When I go back this time, I must explain this to my superiors. We cannot allow the Mingzhou Group to continue to grow stronger, we must punish them!"
They will not be lenient to any enterprise that may threaten them. Now, the growth of Mingzhou Group has frightened them, and they absolutely do not want Mingzhou Group to continue to develop.
However, the two people at this time would never know that their conversation had been heard by people nearby who looked like tourists. When the exhibition ended that night and all kinds of information were compiled, this information would be Arrive at Qin Tao.
"Mr. Qin, this is not good news." Yuan Liming said to Qin Tao: "Your Mingzhou Group has developed too fast. The products in this exhibition have reached the world's first-class level, even surpassing the superpowers. They have already started to jump over the wall!"
"Sanctions?" Qin Tao said with a smile: "We are not afraid of sanctions. It is our honor to be on the list of sanctions imposed by superpowers."
(End of this chapter)