Soviet Union 1991

Second update

However, Yanayev, who led the Soviet economy out of trouble, had no time to stop and appreciate his great design. He was very busy, and all kinds of troubled things were placed in front of him, which Yanayev needed to deal with. ∷∷ It has been six years since he became the General Secretary of the Soviet Union. However, he still has no time to go to the holiday villa on the Black Sea to relax. Every day is almost monotonous and limited to the yellow building in the Kremlin and the suburbs of Moscow. Between the official residence of Novo Ogarjevo. From walking on the morning star to the Kremlin to looking at the stars in the sky and returning to his villa, Yanayev is undoubtedly one of the busiest leaders in the world.

Just when Ryzhkov and Ryutaro Hashimoto signed a trade agreement statement at the Prime Minister's Office Residence, Yanayev's schedule for the day included a visit to the Suiho Design Bureau. Yanayev's every schedule All contain political significance, such as choosing to use Su-37 fighter jets Visiting the attack aircraft when it is preparing for the final stage of debugging is undoubtedly the best advertising for the Suiho Design Bureau, and it is also exciting news for the entire Soviet military industry. This means that Yana Yev may have vigorously supported the Soviet military industry.

In the secret internal factory of the Suiho Design Bureau, Yanayev saw the most secret fighter design so far, the Su-37 test model, with the internal number t10m-11. The Su-37 was developed for the Russian Air Force based on the Su-27. An important step in the implementation of a series of fourth-generation fighter aircraft and fifth-generation multi-role fighter programs.

During Yanayev's visit, Simonov, the third chief designer of the Suiho Design Bureau, accompanied him throughout the whole process. Also accompanying Yanayev was General Ogarkov, the most disliked guy in the past. There is a different feeling when you appear in this place. Those Western experts who have painstakingly studied Kremlinology have another headache.

"Is this the latest design of the Suiho Design Bureau?" Yanayev stood in front of this prototype modified from the Su 35. This prototype looks like a follow-up to the Su 27 with only a canard design. This model will become the new favorite of the Soviet Air Force.

"The Su-37 fighter prototype is an important attempt for the Soviet fighter aircraft to transition from fourth-generation aircraft to fifth-generation aircraft." Designer Simonov stood in front of Yanayev and explained to him personally, "The engine of the Su-37 Not only does it have stronger conventional thrust than the previous Su-27 series, but its engine designed by the Leurica Engine Design Bureau has a hydraulically controlled nozzle that can rotate within a certain range, and the vector thruster and flight control system are perfectly combined. , no driver control is required.”

Yanayev nodded and signaled Simonov's designer to continue. He knew that the Su-37 was the Soviet Union's first aircraft equipped with a vector thruster, so in terms of performance, it could compete with the F-37 that had not yet been tested. -22 competes against each other, but only with the capital to compete against each other. Historically, because the development of fifth-generation aircraft in China and Russia lagged behind, the American F22 led the world for more than ten years.

Thinking of this, Yanayev said to Simonov earnestly, "Back then, designer Simonov presided over the development of the Su-27 fighter jet, which technically crushed the American F15 fighter jet. However, the competition in this era will not end. , Suiho Design Bureau still needs to continue to work hard. The Americans will not stop advancing. Soon they will develop a next-generation fighter jet that will pose a threat to the Soviet airspace."

Simonov was stunned for a moment, "The next generation fighter?"

"Yes, I can only reveal so much to Comrade Simonov about the next generation of fighter jets. This is why I came to Suiho Design Bureau specifically." Yanayev kindly reminded this great designer, hoping that I can see more legends in his hands.

After the MiG 1.44 prototype was developed in 1994, there has been no movement. Although Yanayev occasionally paid attention to the development of the Soviet aviation industry, over time he ignored this originally developed in the 1980s. A new fighter jet program jointly developed by the Ministry of Aviation Industry and the Air Force.

"Time is very urgent, Comrade Simonov. The task you shoulder is very heavy. Have you made such plans and preparations?" Yanayev looked at him encouragingly. The arms race has become a thing of the past, but this This does not mean that the Soviet Union will relax the development of new equipment.

"Please rest assured that the motherland and people will be able to complete this task." Simonov nodded very seriously. It was his honor to receive the attention of the General Secretary.

"That's good, Comrade Simonov. The motherland will always support you." Yanayev was very satisfied with Simonov's attitude, full of energy and vitality. This kind of Suiho Design Bureau is what he wants to see, and It is not the Suiho Design Bureau in the original historical timeline that has been relying on Soviet-era technology for more than ten years. As a Soviet industry that emphasized that as long as the engine has enough thrust, it is possible to send bricks into the sky, Yanayev has no doubt about the creative ability of these designers.

"Oh, by the way, Comrade Simonov, if Suiho Design Bureau and others have any problems or difficulties, you can just ask. The government will try its best to help the other party according to the situation. If it is a funding problem, don't be embarrassed to talk about it. The government is now encouraging the development of military-industrial enterprises. After experiencing a trough period in the past five years, the entire industry will usher in a new spring. "

There is motivation only when there are rewards. Yanayev knows very well that if the Suiho Design Bureau wants to work hard, the Ministry of National Defense must show enough sincerity when it comes to funding.

"Thank you so much, Chairman Yanayev." Simonov was speechless for a moment. Indeed, the most default thing for Suiho Design Bureau now is the injection of funds.

Ogarkov, who was standing aside, wanted to speak but hesitated. As a representative of the Ministry of National Defense, he accompanied Yanayev to visit the Suiho Design Bureau, but he found nothing useful during the whole process. own place. But as he listened to the conversation between Yanayev and Simonov, Ogarkov finally realized why the Ministry of Defense had designated him to accompany Yanayev.

This may be the general secretary's first-hand arrangement. At this time, Yanayev, who is not only the Military Commission but also the chairman of the Soviet Union, finally has time to listen to the all-round development plan of the new Soviet army that he has always wanted to hear.

"At this moment?" Ogarkov hesitated. Although the dozens of pages of written reports have been completed for a long time, he has always kept them in his drawer and dared not submit them. Moreover, he still did not dare to disturb Yana. When Yev visited the Suiho Design Bureau, he could only ask the other party's opinions at every opportunity after the visit.

Ogarkov, who was full of thoughts, accompanied Yanayev all the way to the Suiho Design Bureau. He had been waiting for the opportunity to communicate with Yanayev alone.

This visit to the Suiho Design Bureau only lasted one morning and ended. In the afternoon, Yanayev had to return to the Kremlin to work, so this was the last time Ogarkov expressed his opinions to Yanayev. Chance. After Yanayev shook hands with Simonov, the designer, and a group of people to say goodbye, Ogarkov finally found an opportunity for a brief moment.

"General Secretary Yanayev." Marshal Ogarkov took a step forward and approached Yanayev.

Hearing someone calling his name, Yanayev turned around and saw Ogarkov, who had been worried all morning. He smiled and asked, "You know why those guys from the Ministry of Defense who hate you sent you here?" The reason for being a representative?”

Ogarkov nodded. The general secretary's metaphor gave him a headache for a long time.

"In this case, then I will go straight to the point. I have said before that the Soviet army needs a comprehensive arms reform plan. This plan will take several years to be carried out in an orderly manner, and after it is completed, the Soviet army will It will appear in front of the world with a new look. Marshal Ogarkov, I placed my hope on you at that time, can you come up with that plan now?"

"Of course." Marshal Ogarkov took a deep breath and said affirmatively, "Now this detailed plan has been imprinted in my mind, and it can be submitted to the General Secretary's desk in the form of a written report someday. ”

"Very good, but at this moment, I want to hear your general plan." Yanayev said. (To be continued.)