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"We don't have such a need for strategic bombers for global deployment, right?"

Zhang Xingyang, who was sitting opposite the old chief, frowned and said.

"Or are there any new ideas for the new generation of strategic bombers?"

"Old Hongliu, it's indeed time to change."

Zhang Xingyang couldn't help but complain in the end.

If the longest-serving main battle equipment in the Air Force is selected, then it must be the H-6.

It has been more than a hundred years since the first H-6 prototype rolled off the assembly line at Harbin Air Force in 1959 to the last H-6 launched into the Air Force series.

He can be called a century-old veteran!

In the history of hundreds of years of transformation, H-6 has been continuously transformed and strengthened in various ways.

From the avionics system to the internal equipment layout to the mounted weapons, everything has changed again and again.

Even in the later improvements, the body shape and engine layout have undergone certain changes.

As a result, even if the H-6-Z is placed in front of Dmitry Markov, the designer of the Tu-16.

It was also difficult for him to recognize the guy in front of him.

"The new generation strategic bomber will face far greater difficulties than the J-20 project you took over before."

The old chief sat upright, like a sharp sword:

"We are also currently seeking your opinion. What capabilities do you think the next generation bomber should have?"

"The ultra-long-range strategic bomber for global strike is just an idea proposed by everyone based on the Eagle Air Force."

"The specific details still depend on the opinions of technical experts like you."

As the final helmsman of the J-20, Zhang Xingyang’s opinions still carry a lot of weight in the minds of senior officials.

Zhang Xingyang started to feel something about it at this time. After thinking about it for a while, he said:

"The development of weapons is actually for the needs of the country."

"How to develop a new generation of strategic bombers still needs to take into account the war situations we will face in the future."

Weapons are never divorced from the actual situation.

"Our future strategic focus must be on the two maritime directions of the East China Sea and the South China Sea."

After Zhang Xingyang finished speaking these major premises, the old chief nodded in approval.

Anyone who pays a little attention can see it.

"In this case, the first thing to consider for our new generation of strategic bombers is the range issue."

Range is actually a vexing issue for many domestic fighters and bombers.

In another timeline, the range problem of the H-6 was barely solved until the H-6K and H-6J were replaced with engines.

The maximum take-off weight reaches 95 tons, the maximum range reaches 8,000 kilometers, and the theoretical maximum combat radius reaches nearly 4,000 kilometers.

In Zhang Xingyang's time and space, Shengjing Engine Research Institute has made many breakthroughs in engines in recent years.

Both the H-6H and H-6G have been equipped with new engines, and their range has reached 6,500 kilometers, with a maximum combat radius of 3,000 kilometers.

If paired with the air-launched long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile that is about to be completed and developed.

The latest air-launched hypersonic anti-ship missile has a range of 1,800-2,200 kilometers.

It has been able to pose a fatal threat to Yingjiang's aircraft carrier battle group.

After all, the early warning and interception range of ordinary aircraft carrier-based aircraft is only 800 kilometers, and any further than the aircraft carrier's strike range.

"The current range of the H-6 is too short, and it is difficult to get out of the first island chain, let alone cross the vast Pacific Ocean."

"The new generation of strategic bombers must have a range of at least 10,000 kilometers!"

"Strategic bombers are largely responsible for the strategic mission of dropping nuclear bombs!"

Although the miniaturization of nuclear weapons is already a current trend, the update of tactical nuclear weapons is also getting faster and faster.

However, it is difficult to reduce the size of strategic nuclear weapons.

Basically only strategic bombers can throw them, which is also an important reason why strategic bombers get their name.

"For nuclear triad considerations, the best range is 12,000 kilometers, and at least 10,000 kilometers."

After the old chief heard this, he raised his eyebrows, but he didn't say anything more and motioned for Zhang Xingyang to continue.

"Secondly, it's the invisibility ability."

Speaking of this, Zhang Xingyang suddenly mentioned another thing:

"You should have heard before that the combat team flying the J-20 achieved great results in simulated air combat!"

"I've heard that the battle loss ratio is 81:0!"

The old leader looked serious. This air battle was really surprising.

Because both warring parties are not easy to fight, and both the red and blue sides are the ace units of the air force.

However, the difference in equipment can sometimes really determine the outcome on the battlefield.

Even though the Red Army tried its best, and some pilots even took the initiative to sacrifice themselves as bait, they still failed to shoot down a J-20!

"Although this may be a bit boastful, the performance of the J-20 has indeed surpassed all the fighter jets we have equipped before."

Zhang Xingyang smiled and said:

"In the post-war analysis, everyone believed that the radar stealth performance had the greatest impact on the war situation."

"In terms of weapons, there is actually no difference between the two sides. Both sides use the PL-9D."

"But the Red Army has been unable to discover the Blue Army and has been led by the nose."

"This also shows the importance of stealth performance in future wars."

"Our new generation of strategic bombers must also adopt stealth technology to ensure that they are not detected by the enemy's radar during the assault."

"Otherwise, our pilots will risk their lives!"

Zhang Xingyang knew many battle cases from later generations.

For example, the pilots flying the non-stealth H-6-K still broke through the defense line of the aircraft carrier battle group at ultra-low altitude and flew over the enemy aircraft carrier in an almost personal way.

Such a flight would have a huge psychological impact on the enemy.

When the H-6K flew by, almost the life of the aircraft carrier was in the hands of the shooters.

Of course, such ultra-low-altitude flight does not come without a price.

Needless to say, the dangers of ultra-low-altitude flight over seas are high.

The initial conditions of the H-6 determine that it cannot complete ultra-low altitude parachute escape.

(According to the seventh volume of the "H-6 Aircraft Technical Manual", the allowable ejection speed of the H-6 is not greater than 620 km/h. The seat will be separated within 3 seconds after leaving the aircraft, and the life-saving parachute bag will be opened after 5 seconds. The parachute is fully opened. This adds up to nearly 10 seconds, and the person has long fallen into the sea.)

Therefore, every ultra-low-altitude and long-range bombing is a life-threatening situation for the pilot, jumping repeatedly on the book of life and death of the King of Hell!

"The stealth design shouldn't be a big problem for you, right?"

"After all, we have the stealth design experience of the J-20."

The old chief said in confusion.

"The difficulty of stealth design for fighter jets and bombers is not at the same level."

"The simplest reason is that bombers are much larger than fighter jets. If you want to achieve the same radar reflection surface, the bomber's structural design and stealth materials must be better."

After Zhang Xingyang finished speaking, he looked at the other party to calm down and continued:

"These are the two more important indicators. Others include radar, avionics systems, mounts, engines, etc."

"We have to design a completely new bomber from scratch, and we don't even have a reference target."

"For us, such a bomber will take a long time to conduct research on all aspects."

"So at this stage, the conditions for us to develop a new generation of strategic bombers are not mature enough, right?"

The old chief was silent for a while before he spoke.

"yes."

After that, there was a brief silence in the office.

Both were silent.

"Actually, strategic bombers are not the only ones who want to achieve similar strike effects."

After a few minutes, Zhang Xingyang broke the silence in the office.

"oh?"

"What other weapons can achieve such a long-range delivery effect?"

The old chief's interest was also aroused, "Don't tell me that we are going to use long-range ballistic missiles."

"The cost of long-range ballistic missiles is too high and they are not suitable for conventional strikes."

"I wonder if you are old and know about the space shuttle?" Zhang Xingyang asked.

"Currently, it seems that only Yingjiang is using the space shuttle in the world. I really don't know the specific situation."

"The space shuttle can actually exist as a weapon to a certain extent."

Zhang Xingyang put forward a point of view that was relatively new at this time.

"What do you think would happen if the space shuttle was regarded as a weapons delivery platform and the satellites carried were replaced by missiles?"

The old chief frowned and said with some uncertainty:

"Able to reach the intended target in a short period of time?"

"Their current technology cannot do this."

"But one thing, you are right, the flight speed will be very fast."

Zhang Xingyang then talked about a study being conducted by the institute.

"The kerosene-fueled rocket ramjet combined cycle engine we are currently working on can do this."

The professional term that Zhang Xingyang pronounced was a bit complicated. The old chief thought for a while but still couldn't figure it out, "What kind of engine is this? Is there anything powerful about it?"

"Current aircraft engines, whether they are turbojet engines or turbofan engines, cannot break through to hypersonic speeds. For fighter jets, Mach 3 is already a hypersonic speed."

Zhang Xingyang explained patiently:

"This is not enough for those who want to strike quickly!"

The old chief thought for a moment and said, "Isn't the rocket engine very powerful and very fast?"

"Can't our rockets and missiles all reach 10 times the speed of sound?"

"The engine of the rocket also has its problems. You have not seen it before. How much fuel is consumed when the rocket is launched, and the fuel tank even needs to be tied up."

"The fuel tank is too heavy and wasteful!"

"The engines of missiles are very good. The ramjet engines they use can generally reach Mach 3 or above. There is still a way to go before reaching hypersonic speeds."

Zhang Xingyang smiled and said: "We are walking this road now!"

Later, Zhang Xingyang explained in detail the concept and significance of the engine switching back and forth between rocket/sub-combustion, sub-combustion, super-combustion, and rocket/super-combustion.

"Being able to switch between these modes means that our space shuttle can fly, decelerate, strike, accelerate, etc. in suborbital space."

"At present, we have made breakthroughs in key technologies such as thermal throat regulation and super-envelope efficient combustion organization. We are almost only a hair away from the success of research and development."

"Although the successful development of the engine and the completion of the development of the suborbital bomber are almost two different things."

"But if the core engine is successful, other aspects will almost fall into place!"

Zhang Xingyang does have enough credibility in terms of technology, and the old chief also believes that he will be able to do it in a short time.

But the old chief still has certain doubts about something like a suborbital bomber that has never appeared before.

The old chief didn't care too much. This thing might break the tacit agreement not to deploy weapons on orbit.

What he cares about most is the combat effectiveness against suborbital bombers.

"A suborbital spacecraft can stay in orbit for hundreds of days after a single launch. It is like a sword of Damocles hanging over the enemy's head!"

Zhang Xingyang explained the advantages of suborbital bombers in detail.

"Because the fuel consumed at high altitude is actually not much, our rocket engine can maintain the orbital altitude of the aircraft with very little consumption."

This actually attracted the old chief's attention.

After all, today's bombers, no matter who they are, cannot be on standby for such a long time.

If a suborbital bomber is allowed to carry several long-range ballistic missiles, wouldn't it be equivalent to deploying a launch silo in suborbital space? !

"Our suborbital spacecraft is designed to reach a maximum speed of Mach 18. Although this speed can only be maintained for a short time, it is enough to complete a strike anywhere in the world!"

In fact, the split-guided intercontinental ballistic missile that Zhang Xingyang helped them complete before could almost reach this speed.

However, intercontinental ballistic missiles can almost only be launched from missile silos, and it is difficult to say whether they can survive the enemy's first wave of strikes.

Suborbital bombers have almost no such troubles.

The thin suborbital atmosphere leaves little room for shock waves to develop.

The range of action of various rays is very limited.

All of this leads to the fact that if a doomsday war does occur, the survival rate of suborbital bombers will actually be very high.

And it was able to reach the enemy's territory within half an hour of the start of the war and complete the first wave of counterattack!

"Isn't it too dangerous to do this?"

At this time, the old leader had also been led by Zhang Xingyang to think about the practical problems of suborbital bombers:

“If an accident occurs, there is a high chance that something unexpected will happen.”

"After all, this is just an idea. We still have to explore how to make better use of suborbital spacecraft."

"We haven't solved the engine problem yet. When we officially start research and development, we can seriously think about how to solve the problem of accident handling."

Whether it is a new generation of strategic bombers or suborbital bombers, they are still in their infancy.

The first thing we have to solve is the question of presence or absence.

As for the remaining problems, they can be solved slowly after they are developed.