Great warships

Chapter 403 Lockheed's Struggle: We Really Didn't Plagiarize

624, conference room.

"On behalf of all the staff of Institute 624, I welcome Mr. Qin and his party to inspect." Mr. Jiang said with a smile: "Everyone applauds and welcomes!"

Without Qin Tao, there would be no project for them, but after the project was negotiated, Qin Tao never came again, so even if they wanted to express their gratitude, they had no chance. Now that Qin Tao finally came, they are very happy Happy.

At the beginning of the negotiations, Mr. Jiang was the main representative. After returning, Mr. Jiang was appointed as the chief designer of Turbofan-15. Although he has gray hair, he is full of energy.

"Mr. Jiang, I just brought a group of people to inspect our J-31A project, and I came here to take a look. By the way, I also brought you a new force. Let me introduce, this Ms. Vanessa, from Rainbow Country Atlas Corporation."

Qin Tao didn't bring in all the guests from the Rainbow Kingdom. Vanessa, as their representative, was brought here by Qin Tao. At this time, after hearing Qin Tao's introduction, she had a smile on her face: " I am very happy to be here to work, and we will work hard in the future.”

Qin Tao was a little surprised: "Vanessa, can you speak our Chinese?"

"Since I have decided to work here, of course I have to learn the language here, so as to facilitate communication." Vanessa's tone is a bit weird, but she can express the meaning clearly, which makes Qin Tao very emotional.

This is too great, right?
It has been less than a month since I came into contact with them. During this time, the other party can actually communicate in spoken language!
"Ms. Vanessa, what kind of work did you do before?" Elder Jiang asked Vanessa.

"The part I am in charge of is the single crystal turbine blade. Although we only have the Atta 9K50 engine in China, we still want to improve it and make it more advanced. Our single crystal turbine blade technology has been developed and matured."

Jiang Lao was not calm for a moment.

For aeroengines, turbine blades that can withstand high temperatures are also an important technology. Single crystal turbine blades are an advanced technology proposed in the late 70s.

As the name suggests, it is a cast blade with only one grain.It eliminates the transverse grain boundaries that are sensitive to voids and cracks, and makes all grain boundaries parallel to the stress axis direction, thereby improving the performance of the alloy, increasing the high-temperature strength of the alloy, and further improving the overall performance of the alloy.

Although everyone knows that during manufacturing, the magnetic field generated by the super electromagnet is used to make the melted superalloy gradually condense to form a single crystal with consistent atomic arrangement, but how to do it is still under experimentation.

And the person in front of him already has a strong ability in this area!

"Ms. Vanessa, would you like to join our single crystal turbine blade R&D team?" Elder Liu asked, his words trembling with excitement.

This is not just for the improved WS-15A, once developed, it can be used on various aircraft engines!

Compared with material composition, craftsmanship is also very important. In this regard, the country has suffered a lot.

The Spey engine, which was imported at a huge cost, has obtained all the material and technical information, but there is no craftsmanship, so until now, [-]% localization has not been completed.

In contrast, the introduction of R-79 technology was much smoother. Under Qin Tao's insistence, they packed a full set of design drawings and technical documents, material composition tables and process steps, and even some production equipment. came back.

Therefore, they were able to complete the imitation of the engine in such a short period of time.

However, the prototype R-79 engine is still too far behind. Imitation is only the first step. The next improvement is the most important. Using advanced technology to increase the power of the engine and reduce the weight of the engine is their future goal. MLA.

All kinds of advanced technologies need breakthroughs, and President Qin has brought them a group of talents!
"Of course I would. I feel very honored to be able to participate in this key model."

Now she also knows that the turbofan-15 developed here is for the famous J-31A, and the technical difficulty far exceeds that of the Rainbow Country engine. She is very excited and very excited.

There is no wrong choice to come here!
For a person like her, salary and the like are even of secondary importance. She just wants to make what she has learned useful.

"Mr. Liu, I heard that our project is progressing very well." Qin Tao said, "The prototype machine has been manufactured."

"Yeah, our initial work is still very smooth, and now we can do the same as cats and dogs, but we still face great challenges if we want to continue to improve. Although this engine is powerful now, its thrust-to-weight ratio is very low. If In terms of comparison, it is not even comparable to the third-generation engine, and it is almost the same as Spey."

The thrust of the R-79 engine is 152 kN, but its dead weight is as high as 2.5 tons. Calculated, the thrust-to-weight ratio is around 6. The thrust-to-weight ratio of the third-generation engines is around 8, and that of the fourth-generation engines is 10.
The way to increase the thrust-to-weight ratio is to increase the thrust on the one hand and reduce the weight on the other hand.

"So, we are now planning to improve on the basis of the existing engine?"

Old Jiang nodded.

"I'm sorry, I think this was originally intended to take a shortcut. In the end, maybe I will take a long way, get up early, and catch a late episode."

Qin Tao's words stunned Elder Jiang: "Boss Qin, what's your opinion?"

"I don't know much about aero engines, but I heard that this kind of thing affects the whole body, so I was thinking, should we develop the core engine first, and after a lot of experiments, we have thoroughly understood the technology. Afterwards, the external duct was added to make a brand new WS-15A."

The right way to develop a military engine is to study the core engine first, thoroughly understand the parameters of the core engine, and then assemble the engine.Only in this way can we handle tasks with ease.

"President Qin, you are right, we want to do this too, but it costs too much money!" Mr. Jiang said: "We have invested 20 million yuan to complete the production of the prototype. This modification may cost [-] million yuan." A billion can't do it."

Positive research and development is definitely good, but it is too expensive!

"The money that should be spent must be spent, not to mention 20 billion, even if it is 40 billion, it must be researched. The funds needed for the project will be resolved by the superior. If it cannot be resolved, it will be taken from our J-31A project."

J-31A is an international cooperation project. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been raised so far. Qin Tao is full of confidence in this project. As the project continues to develop in the future, there will definitely be people joining in.

Part of the money should be used to support the WS-15. After all, this engine should not only be used on the J-31A, but also on the J-[-]. It will support the future sky of the motherland. .

Elder Jiang became emotional.

"It's been circulating in our system that following Mr. Qin has meat to eat. Now, we have realized it. Mr. Qin, if our upgraded engine is mature, you will be the biggest contributor!"

Qin Tao accepted Mr. Jiang's compliment.

"This project was initiated by me at the beginning, how could I watch it fall by the wayside, but I didn't invest much money in this project, the main reason is that our project has been recognized by all countries in the world, so there will be A steady stream of customers come to invest in us, and the most successful thing about our project is the market-oriented operation!"

If it depends on state investment, then this project will never come to the present. Let’s see how much money has been invested in the J-31. The J-[-]A, which was originally intended to be a naval carrier-based aircraft project, is even more impossible to get too much money. The Navy That is to say, it can support the JH-[-].

However, the J-31A has come to the present, and the prospects are bright. What do they rely on?
It's marketing!
Mr. Qin's idea has completely saved the project, and at the same time promoted the progress of the domestic aviation industry. Everyone is very moved by this.

"Yes, Mr. Qin, your market-oriented operation is the only one in the world. In this regard, you have made great contributions to our aviation industry!"

While Qin Tao was taking a break from his busy schedule to inspect the aviation industry, a group of people were still arguing on the other side of the ocean.

Facing China's J-31A fighter, the Americans felt insulted, so they decided to speed up their research and development, so the first coordination meeting on the joint attack aircraft began.

It was William Perry, known as the military plane killer, who presided over the meeting.

After taking office, William Perry reviewed existing fighter development programs. It didn't take long for the Navy's A/FX program and the Air Force's MRF program to be cancelled.

These projects were eventually merged into the JAST project (Joint Advanced Strike Technology, Joint Advanced Strike Technology) to develop a multi-service common fighter.

"The era of the Cold War has long passed. For us, it should not be the same as in the past. Each service uses its own fighter jets. When McNamara was in office, the F-4 fighter jets were used, a single type , multi-service, in the future, we should also be like this."

The air force generals present couldn't help but slander, do you think we are willing to use it?In the era of F-4 fighter jets, we have lived in the shadow of the Navy for a long time!

However, they didn't argue. After all, the Air Force's F-22 was under development, and they already had at least one high-end fighter. As for what to do with the low-end fighter, they didn't care, but the Navy should be in a hurry.

"So, I decided to merge our CALF project with the ASTOVL project into JAST. It ended up being one huge project!"

What?Everyone was surprised.

"Mr. William, it's impossible to do this. Think about our F-111 program, which eventually became an engineering sandbox." The Marine Corps officer complained.

Especially the last one, is the vertical take-off and landing fighter project that the Marine Corps needs, and this project should also be incorporated?

"I've heard such a saying." William Perry ignored the complaints of the Marine Corps. He continued: "If fighter jets continue to develop towards more advanced and more expensive aircraft, the United States will only have one aircraft in the future." The Air Force uses it in the morning, the Navy uses it in the afternoon, the Army uses it at night, and the Marine Corps can only use it on February 2th in leap years. Therefore, the goal of our current plans is to be hangable, multi-purpose, and low in price. In this way, everyone can have For airplanes!"

"Now is not the time to complain, if you want to complain, then complain about the collapse of the Red Empire!" William Perry continued: "Now, we need to hear the design proposals of the bidding teams, Boeing first! "

In fact, the news of the merger of these projects has long been spread. Among the various companies, Boeing is the most well-prepared.

"Here's our blueprint." The Boeing technician opened the slideshow.

When the design of the plane appeared on the screen, everyone laughed.

"This big mouth reminds me of a toad!"

"That's right, that big mouth is just for laughing!"

Faced with these doubts, the people from Boeing were unmoved and continued to introduce: "This design is developed from our AVX-70 project. Tube…"

"Next, Lockheed's project!"

Daniel went up and opened his own slideshow, and sure enough, laughter came as expected.

"Your Lockheed company is too shameless, how can you copy Chinese projects!"

"That's right, we'd rather have Toad's Mouth than a Chinese fighter plane! When our plane goes to the sky, what will others think of our plane?"

Different routes lead to the same goal!After repeated calculations and designs, Lockheed's designers found that the shape of the Chinese project was the most suitable.

So, they brought this project, and as they conceived, countless people despised them.

At this moment, listening to these ridicules, Daniel felt extremely aggrieved in his heart. How could this be their project of plagiarizing the Chinese?This project is their original ah!But now that it is said, no one believes it at all. Although they have checked themselves, they have not found anyone who has leaked the secret.

Their project has also gone through a long period of development.

Initially, they planned to use the configuration used on the ASTOVL project: the canard design with a trapezoidal main wing, but they later abandoned it.

Because canards are not popular in the United States, including the widely circulated saying: the best position for canards is on other people's fighter jets.The radar reflection area brought by the canard is bothersome, and the resistance to crossing the sound barrier is also higher than that of the general configuration. Therefore, they made modifications, first canceling the canard and becoming a fighter close to the design of the delta wing. Plus the horizontal tail returned to the traditional design.

Although the final design is similar to the F-22, it actually went through some twists and turns.

now what?It was directly said to be plagiarism!In the United States, which has the strongest technological strength, plagiarism is to be ridiculed.

"For vertical take-off and landing, we use a combination of tail nozzles and front lift fans..."

There was another laughing voice: "Even the vertical take-off and landing layout is the same!"

"Is there no one at Lockheed?"

"That's right, come up with the innovative spirit of the F-117!"

Daniel almost went down amidst boos, he was extremely depressed, but there was nothing he could do.

"Next, let McDonnell Douglas introduce the plan."

McDonnell Douglas is also an experienced military aircraft design team. In the bidding of the Air Force, the YF-23 project proposed by them and Northrop is considered to be the most technologically advanced. At the same time, it is also because of the advanced technology, so was abandoned.

Now, their design is still avant-garde and bold: the airframe adopts air intake on both sides, LAMBDA main wing, and the design of the horizontal tail is canceled like the YF-23. The whole design is once again eye-catching.

"Now, please allow me to introduce the main wing of LAMBDA." The engineer is very proud: "This is a uniquely shaped main wing. The trailing edge of the main wing has a forward and backward sweep angle, which increases the aspect ratio and makes the The high-altitude aerodynamic efficiency is better than the trapezoidal wing, and it also improves the maneuverability at low and medium altitudes, and the large-area flaperon can function as a vertical tail through differential control."

On the B-2 bomber, the vertical tail has disappeared. Now, McDonnell Douglas designers believe that the vertical tail is no longer necessary.

Everyone's eyes brightened, just like the original YF-23 project!
"In the vertical take-off and landing scheme, we believe that the technical difficulty of the lift fan is too great, so we installed a special lift engine in this position."

In the choice of vertical take-off and landing, McDonnell Douglas used the same structure as the Yak-38!
In fact, they originally planned to use lift fans, but when China announced the J-31A project, they had a keen premonition that this method, like the one used by China, would be despised by many people, and they would rather Using a defective lift engine, even like the Yak-141, is better than like the J-31A.

The projects of the three bidding companies were exhibited, and there was another debate, and then a show of hands was voted on.

"Now, I announce that Boeing's project has the opportunity to develop in the next step and is given the number X-32, and the McDonnell Douglas project has also got this opportunity and is given the number X-35!"

Hearing William's words, Daniel immediately stood up: "Why? Our project is the most complete!"

They absolutely did not expect to be eliminated in the initial stage!They have already won the Air Force's F-22 fighter program, and it will be easy for them to follow up with the Joint Strike Fighter program.

"Could it be that our aircraft is similar to that J-31A? It's not fair, it's not fair!"

No one listened to Daniel's words.

That's right, that's the reason!They would never use a copied aircraft design.

Daniel almost vomited blood. Although he knew that he would be questioned, he didn't expect their plane to be eliminated just because of their similar appearance!
"Those two planes are flawed. There are many flaws. The X-32, a big-mouthed toad, is too ugly! The X-35 uses a lift engine, and the problem of ablating the deck is simply unsolvable. And a waste of fuel!"

"That's better than plagiarism."

"damn it!"

This is the most frustrating day for Lockheed, they made the F-117, they are developing the F-22, but now, they are the first to be eliminated in the development of the next low-end aircraft!

The reason is still bullshit, saying that their planes are like Chinese planes!

"Our project is not purely technical verification, but was born in response to actual combat needs. In order to cope with the huge capital investment, we also adopt a joint research and development method. We need to include the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey and other partners , and the level of cooperation is divided into the first-level partner UK, the second-level partner, that is, the latter three countries, and the others who joined belong to the third-level partner.

"Plagiarism, this is also plagiarism!" Daniel couldn't bear it any longer, and shouted loudly in the conference room: "You despise us for plagiarizing in aircraft design, what about you? Are you also copying Eastern Airlines in terms of business operation mode? People? Why do you have any reason to abandon our project? No, it's not fair!"

Facing Daniel's roar, William Perry said lightly: "He has gone crazy, please drag him out!"

Since the plan is to adopt the method of international cooperation, of course it cannot be kept secret. On that night, the project office officially announced the plan.

The whole world is sensational.

The United States, which has always been rich and powerful, wants to unite with other countries to develop a brand new fighter. The requirements, ideas, and commercial operations of this stealth aircraft are almost exactly the same as the Eastern J-31A!
How can a beautiful country that prides itself on innovation be so shameless as to plagiarize?
There are a lot of inside stories, and then flow out.

East.

Qin Tao has completed his investigation in the Land of Abundance and returned to Huating.

On the way, Qin Tao was a little funny when he heard the news that Xu Zhengyang got.

At the beginning, he once thought that he would go the way of F-35, leaving Lockheed with nowhere to go. However, these were beyond his control, but he didn't expect that Lockheed would be eliminated in the end. .

"Boss Qin, you are so powerful that you can actually make a multinational arms giant suffer." Xu Zhengyang said.

Qin Tao smiled: "Our J-31A plan is just a stimulus. There are many other reasons. For example, many people don't want to see Lockheed alone."

F-117, F-22, these aircraft are all produced by Lockheed. If the new joint attack aircraft plan is added, it means that the only US military aircraft giant is Lockheed.

Even this company has always been able to control costs, unlike Northrop.However, who can guarantee the future?Once one family dominates, the military will have to hold its nose and endure Lockheed's difficulties.

Xu Zhengyang didn't think about it so much. At this time, after hearing Qin Tao's words, Xu Zhengyang thought about it, and he was even more impressed.

Mr. Qin is so powerful!
"President Qin, will the other two come up with more powerful planes?"

"I don't know about that." Qin Tao said: "Americans are the most advanced in technology after all, maybe they can really mature the chicken ribs."

If the X-32 with a big mouth flies all over the world, it would be funny enough. The X-35 of McDonnell Douglas with a lift engine, I wonder if it will make the Marine Corps worry?
Regardless of him, it has nothing to do with me anyway.

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