Spark

Chapter 173 Hope

On the other hand, Chen Nian had also received the news of the successful maiden flight of the J-20B a long time ago, but he didn't have too many disturbances in his heart, because for him, this was an inevitable result.

From the initial J-22 to the current J-20B, this is only a small corner of his technological landscape. Even if it is achieved, it is only the first step.

But of course, he also knew it was a big deal.

This means that we have completed the deployment of air combat power at medium and short distances.

If this trend continues, when the aircraft carrier comes out, the first island chain will be firmly controlled and become a dead line, and the second island chain will also be truly included in the territory.

Right now, the only thing we're missing is long-range strike capability.

Strategic missiles are developing, but relying on them alone is far from enough.

There is only one thing that can really allow a country to form an ultra-long-range strategic deterrent:

Strategic bomber!

Therefore, his goal is very clear.

In the field of military industry, the next problem to be solved is the problem of H2O.

Under the premise of having already accumulated the technology of J-20 and J-22, the manufacturing difficulty of H-20 has been greatly reduced, and it can be gradually put on the agenda.

but

We have already reached this point, can a mere H-20 really satisfy our ambitions?

Perhaps, like the J-10, it will become a springboard to open the way for further, more deterrent and suppressive equipment.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian turned on the system and checked the analysis requirements of H-20.

4.8 source points.

Compared with the accumulation of 8.6 source points at hand, it is not too much, but if it can be further split, the analysis requirements can obviously be further reduced.

But you can’t disassemble this thing by yourself. After all, in 2005, the H-20 project should not have been officially approved, and the design direction is not sure. If you dismantle it blindly, it will only cause an embarrassing situation that it can’t be used after dismantling it. .

Thinking of this, Chen Nian picked up the phone and called the Chief Manager Chen Guo directly.

Only a few minutes later, Chen Guo walked into his room.

What's wrong, Xiao Nian? Is there something wrong?

Chen Guo asked enthusiastically.

Chen Nian nodded and replied:

Professor Chen, I really want to know something about you.

I would like to ask, do we have any strategic bomber projects that have been approved?

Strategic bomber?

Chen Guo repeated it subconsciously, and then asked:

Is the H-6K modification project considered? This is what Xifei 603 is doing. It integrates new radar and avionics systems, and the engine has also been upgraded. It is a relatively large-scale transformation project.

According to their report, the transformation ratio of the H-6H in this transformation project has reached more than 90%. Whether it is the range, bomb load or electronic and information capabilities, it has been greatly improved.

In addition to this, there are several small transformation projects at Xifei, which are also based on the H-6H.

no.

Chen Nian interrupted him.

I'm talking about a brand new, next-generation strategic bomber.

No. Chengfei has intentions, but they can't do it. According to them, they plan to combine 603, 611, and 601 to see if there is a chance.

But at present, only some people have put forward this view, and it has not even reached the stage of discussion.

so.

Chen Nian nodded slightly.

Sure enough, just as he thought, this H-20, which he had never seen before, had no sign of being approved for the project so far.

According to the timeline, under normal development, it is estimated that this project will not be officially launched until after 2008.

Do I have to wait until that time?

Chen Nian frowned subconsciously, and asked:

Professor Chen, do you think that if we launch a large-scale strategic bomber project now, can we afford it in terms of resources and economy?

Too much.

Chen Guo replied decisively.

In the short term, it is impossible for us to start super-large military equipment projects, and the funds are completely insufficient.

Look at how many projects are currently underway. In addition to the projects under the Spark team, the Navy also has the 055 project, the Army also has the 99A project, and various strategic missile projects. These are all gold-swallowing beasts.

At this point in time to engage in strategic bombers, not only will there be no benefit, but it will drag down other necessary projects.

Xiao Nian, do you have an idea?

Chen Nian hummed and replied:

I have some ideas, but after hearing what you said, it seems that it really can't be done.

He sighed, his face full of helplessness.

No way, in this world, the development of everything has its objective laws.

Even if you have something to do with yourself, you must be limited within the scope of this objective law.

Technology can be obtained through analysis, but what about resources?

Without enough material, you can't parse it out, can you?

Without a talent reserve, the system won't tell you how to create a human, right?

Without money, it is impossible to analyze a dollar bill printing machine.——

Why? it's not impossible

Looking at Chen Nian's expression, Chen Guo said comfortingly:

Some things cannot be rushed. Our progress is fast enough. Sometimes, we need to slow down.

Besides, you have quite a few projects at hand. The Deep Blue project is still in progress, and there will be places where you need to help.

If you really can't take time off, then make technical preparations first, and don't actually start it.

Hearing this, Chen Nian's eyes lit up.

You mean pre-research?

Yes, pre-research strategic bomber.

As long as you don't enter the physical verification link, the resources consumed are actually limited, and the number of personnel can also be controlled within a certain range.

When we were poor, many of our projects went like this.

Or how can there be a generation of service, a generation of research and development, and a generation of pre-research?

It makes sense!

Chen Nian said happily.

Yes, it is really inappropriate to start the H-20 project at this point in time. If it is forced to start, even if it can survive, it will be militaristic and will cause great harm to the national economy.

But pre-research is different. Make technical preparations first, overcome theoretical difficulties first, and then create them in one go when the conditions are ripe.

Isn't this the way the J-20 project is going?

If the resources are not available, no matter how powerful the technology analyzed by oneself is, it is impossible to produce results so quickly.

This is a strategy of keeping a low profile and keeping a low profile.

Thinking of this, he immediately said:

I think it's okay. Let's set up a team first and prepare for the pre-research work.

After a pause, he continued:

Also, I don't think this project needs to be done entirely by ourselves!

Take Russia, they are very experienced in this area and their technology is advanced.

If we join forces, it will be beneficial to both parties!

Chen Guo nodded solemnly, and replied:

Okay, I'll arrange this matter!

After getting his answer, Chen Nian let out a sigh of satisfaction.

In fact, it is not a temporary idea to recruit Russia.

When he thought of the fighter, a name had already flashed in his mind.

PAK-DA.

It was a stealth strategic bomber with variable swept wings.

If you can prostitute the technology of this aircraft, you will really make a lot of money

On the other side, Moscow, the UAC headquarters building.

Marokov drank tea quietly and chatted leisurely with the man named Ilyushenko opposite.

.So, they really built the STOVL IV?

asked Ilyushenko.

I don't know whether to regret or be happy, but it is true. And, according to our intelligence, the potential of this aircraft is far beyond what they have shown so far. In the future, they may even be equipped with variable cycle engines.

By that time, the plane will not be a typical fourth-generation aircraft - it will kill all fourth-generation aircraft.

Where did the information come from?

Ilyushenko continued to ask.

Guess. They're not going to tell us stupidly, even though we're close.

Okay. Is your guess accurate?

At least so far, I only guessed wrong once, and after that time, I readjusted my perception of them.

Ilyushenko smiled, knowing that Marokov was talking about the failure of the last AL-31FN engine negotiation.

At that time, Marokov thought that the other party could not solve the engine problem by himself, so he was extremely tough in the negotiation.

As a result, it didn't take long before the birth of the F119 engine hit him hard in the face.

In other words, it slapped all the external forces who looked down on Huaxia Airlines in the face.

Well, I admit that your perception is sharp—it's not easy to adjust in such a short period of time.

So, that's why you offered to work with them?

asked Ilyushenko.

Just two hours earlier, Marokov walked into his office and handed him a proposal.

In that plan, Marokov proposed that UAC take the initiative to contact Huaxia 601 and 611 and try their best to seek cooperation.

According to his wording, this best effort even includes exchanging with one's own most advanced technology.

Even the White Swan Tu-160, which Huaxia has been coveting for more than ten years, is also listed as an alternative.

Of course not. A single point of technological breakthrough is not enough to make me look at them differently. What really makes this proposal come into being is the amazing potential they have shown.

For example? What kind of potential?

Change the world.

Hearing this answer, Ilyushenko fell silent.

After a long time, he opened his mouth and asked:

Marokov, do you really think that there is no hope for us?

Marokov smiled and replied:

Is there any need to ask? We have long since lost hope.

You and I are both old people who have experienced that era, so some things don't have to be so clear.

However, we all know that the road that we once spilled blood has been blocked by ourselves.

The blood has faded on this land, if we continue to develop, we will become completely pale.

But on the other side, our neighbors are still full of life.

Ilyushenko sighed.

He is 60 years old this year, how could he not understand the hope in Marokov's heart?

However, it was difficult for him to convince himself to make such a risky decision.

The two sat opposite each other, and neither of them took the initiative to speak. After a long time, Ilyushenko continued to ask:

Do you really think it's possible? With the help of technological cooperation, to trigger a new round of cooperation, and then use their power to open up the road again?

I have no idea.

Marokov replied honestly.

But at least, I saw the sickle that opened the way in their hands.

You can't find this sickle anywhere else in the world.

Ilyushenko frowned slightly, as if he was experiencing some kind of intense struggle in his heart.

Then he opened his mouth and said:

Then do as you say, and let's try.

Even if we can't achieve the final goal, obtaining the technology of the fourth-generation aircraft is still a major achievement for us.

A few days later, Marokov arrived in the imperial capital.

It was still Wang Ming who received him, but this time, the way they got along had undergone subtle changes.

If it is said that the two were considered friends before, but they were more friends in terms of interests, then this time, Marokov really gave his heart.

Not only did he bring special vodka and bacon sausage to Wang Ming, but he even bought a mechanical watch, which is not very common in China, as a birthday present for Wang Ming.

This surprised Wang Ming, but he quickly got used to it.

Marokov, you are too polite, you know, I can't accept your gift.

It doesn't matter, then you can hand it over to your discipline inspection department, and let them check it out and give it to you. This watch is only worth a few hundred yuan. If it doesn't work, then I have to complain to the embassy.

Wang Ming laughed, and the two embraced, and then took their seats in the office.

The purpose of your visit this time, I have already received a note. To be honest, I'm not surprised—it's just strange why you came so late.

Marokov spread his hands helplessly, and replied:

There is no way. Our process is too bloated. It will take at least a few months for the application to be approved.

Ming, don't blame me, I didn't mean to neglect you guys.

Of course, of course.

Wang Ming didn't break the word, but changed the subject and started chatting about serious business.

So, the direction you want to cooperate with is the fourth-generation aircraft?

Marokov nodded and replied:

Yes, this is our weakest part, and we hope to learn something from it and feed back into our own fourth-generation machine research.

Such an answer can be regarded as open and honest, and the sincerity shown in it is also visible to the naked eye.

Then what are you going to exchange for?

Wang Ming continued to ask.

Everything you want.

Everything? Then we want Salmat.

Ming, don't joke with me, we haven't created this thing ourselves. But you are too well informed, I remember that we only communicated with a very small number of you about Salmat's plan Pass.

Obviously, they gave me the information to negotiate with you.

Wang Ming said solemnly.

So this condition is true?

Then see if you can come up with other things of equal value.

Hearing this, Marokov breathed a sigh of relief.

The price is raised on the spot, and the money is paid back on the spot.

It is absolutely impossible for Salmat to give it. This thing is still in the pre-research stage, so it is impossible to give it.

However, he was well prepared for other exchange conditions.

How about the Tu-160?

Wang Ming on the opposite side shook his head and replied:

not enough.

Then, without waiting for an answer from Marokov, he continued directly: