Great warships

Chapter 762 We must stop 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 it takes off, and it can be used for recoil when it lands. Although these engines are not large in size, their thrust is not small , They use dinitrogen tetroxide and hydrazine as fuel, extrusion cycle, thrust about 7 tons, reusable.

In fact, as long as there are four, it is enough to push the spacecraft forward or land, but for the sake of safety, install eight, so that there is one more set of backups. This design has been realized on the rocket. When launching, one or two It doesn't matter if the station fails, just block it directly, and the rest is enough.

Now, listening to Qin Tao's introduction, the older generation of astronauts are very emotional. They pursue conservativeness and hope to complete the zero breakthrough as soon as possible. However, Starship's plan, which considers cost and innovative design, is obviously more worth learning.

In the future, after the Shenzhou spacecraft is outdated, can the next-generation spacecraft developed by our own be designed according to the Dragon spacecraft?

"After all, we are a private space agency. It is impossible for our country's space to rely entirely on private space. After our space department develops and matures the Shenzhou, it will definitely need the next generation of manned spaceships." Qin Tao seems to know what everyone is thinking , and said: "Our new generation of spacecraft is just in cooperation with the Long March [-]. It is not only for near-Earth exploration, but also for moon landing, and even deep space exploration. The future of our country's spaceflight depends on the national team."

At this moment, there was a roar from above, and a beautiful and smooth fighter plane flew into the sky. The most exciting flight show in the air show began!

"The stand-alone show has started." Qin Tao said, "I'm going to watch the show, do you want to go together?"

Elder Yang and the others shook their heads. They wanted to wait for the people here to disperse and take a closer look at the brand new spaceship to find inspiration for future spaceship development.

Qin Tao took Zhao Ling to the most suitable place to watch the air show.

I have to say that the mobility of the Su-27 is not covered, this aircraft is simply the star model of every air show!

"This time, the old man took out the treasure at the bottom of the box. This is the Su-37." Qin Tao said with emotion: "It's a pity that the old man still hasn't seen the situation clearly, and blindly pursues super-mobile fighters. There is no market anymore. , the future is the era of stealth machines."

Airshows are all for the important purpose of arms sales. The old Maozi took out this Su-37, naturally to sell this aircraft to the East, which is the only thing they can sell.

After all, Dongfang no longer needs the original Su-27. Dongfang has improved J-[-], J-[-], and J-[-], which have formed a complete family. If the old man wants to impress Dongfang, he must You have to take out the bottom of the box.

The Su-37 is their most advanced fighter.

This fighter adopts a three-plane layout, and at the same time adds a vector engine, so that its maneuverability has been improved to a higher level. Looking at the aircraft performing a bell-shaped maneuver, Qin Tao is very impressed with the maneuverability of this aircraft It is also very admirable.

But what is the use of these maneuvers?Without invisibility, it is simply impossible to rush to the distance of close combat.

"President Qin, how is our plane?" Just then, a voice came from nearby.

Qin Tao looked over and saw the smug Simonov.

After the collapse of the Red Empire, many military factories closed down and went bankrupt. Only the Sukhoi Design Bureau lived a prosperous life. Their exports continued, and their production lines were always running.

At this air show, they brought the No. 711 Su-37 here, hoping to win the recognition of the East.

"The maneuverability of this aircraft is very good." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he changed the subject: "How is the development of your fourth-generation stealth aircraft?"

The two are old acquaintances. In the past, Qin Tao suggested that they modify the shape of the Su-27 and transform it into a stealth fourth-generation aircraft. However, this is just a suggestion, and it is also for 611. An item was found.

He hadn't asked about this matter for a long time, and now that he saw Simonov, he naturally had to ask.

"Mr. Qin, within our design bureau, this project has been named T-50, and 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 Damao government can't afford so much money. Although the Sukhoi Design Bureau makes money, there are still many projects to be done. Therefore, whether to build a prototype machine, Still indecisive.

"If you are short of money, you can hand over the design drawings to our domestic 611 Institute, and let the 112 Factory assemble and test the flight." Qin Tao said.

Although 611 failed in the bidding for the fourth-generation aircraft, if you can get access to the design drawings of Lao Maozi's fourth-generation aircraft and build a prototype, it will still be of great benefit to the motherland. Therefore, Qin Tao immediately put forward this suggestion.

Simonov shook his head with a wry smile, just kidding, the plane we designed, hand it over to you?After that, you can fully switch to this kind of stealth machine!This is absolutely impossible!

"Mr. Qin, the outside world is guessing that after you have developed a stealth single-engine joint fighter, you will further develop a double-engine heavy stealth fighter. However, at this air show, we found that you did not take this path, but The fifth-generation machine has been further developed, what's going on?"

Simonov came here, on the one hand, he wanted to show off their Su-37, but it failed. On the other hand, he wanted to ask Qin Tao a lot of questions, what is Mingzhou Group doing, and are they going to lead the trend of fighter jets?
You must know that each generation of fighter jets was first developed by the United States. They put forward various indicators, conducted various analyzes and studies, and formulated standards.The old Maozi proposed a more advanced plan to suppress the American technology. In this way, in each generation of fighters, the old Maozi’s can be better, but at the same time, this also means that their aircraft came out later. As a result, it caused Because of the generation difference on the battlefield, they are always beaten by the planes of the higher generation, which makes their reputation even worse.

Now, the Orientals are actually going ahead of the United States.This made Simonov feel very complicated. The Sukhoi Design Bureau stopped moving forward, but the Orientals were making great strides forward!

"We can't always be behind, we have to develop advanced equipment." Qin Tao said: "According to our plan, we originally wanted to catch up with the third-generation aircraft, match the fourth-generation aircraft, and surpass the fifth-generation aircraft. We already have After launching the fourth-generation aircraft, of course we must continue to develop the fifth-generation aircraft.”

"Don't you need twin-engine heavy-duty fourth-generation aircraft?"

"What's the use of this kind of aircraft?" Qin Tao asked: "Brother, you still haven't understood the tactics of the 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's really not worthwhile to use the precious fourth-generation heavy-duty aircraft for close-range combat. If it is shot down, isn't it too uneconomical. The tactics of the fourth-generation aircraft are to be silent killers. With the support of early warning aircraft, they launch attacks from a long distance and run away. Our J-31A can already take on this mission, so our fourth-generation aircraft project can be regarded as It is finished, there is no need to make more, and, in the international market, there is very little demand for heavy machines, so 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 aerospace fighters, reaching all over the world. In this way, any country is within our attack range. Do some countries think that they are safe on one continent? Our aircraft are always on the ground." It can fly over." Qin Tao said: "So, we must develop an aerospace plane."

"That's right, with the development of technology, any country may go to war with another country, distance is not a problem." Simonov nodded: "It's just that the difficulty of the plan you have proposed is not ordinary. "

No matter how they fudge, the technical difficulty of aerospace aircraft is quite large, the biggest problem, of course, is 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 that is on display now is the most ideal. If we can realize this aerospace plane, of course we will be very proud, but , if it can’t be achieved, we can also separate.”

"separate?"

"Yes, the variable cycle engine we are researching now is to combine several engines. If it can't be realized, we can change it." Qin Tao continued to start the flicker mode: "For example, we can combine the vortex Combining jet and ramjet engines, this kind of engine can drive a large aircraft as a parent aircraft, which can fly to an altitude of [-] meters, sprint to Mach three or more, and maybe reach Mach four or five. Then, at this speed and altitude , Release the sub-plane carried on it, the engine of this aircraft is a combination of ramjet and rocket engine, 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 type of engine, but it will be much more convenient if it is divided into two types.

This kind of mother-and-child aircraft scheme 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 to do it, but the cost of research and development will be quite high."

Without money, it is impossible to support a huge research and development plan, especially for aerospace aircraft.Mingzhou Group is trying to rely on private means, can it raise enough funds?

"That's right. Fortunately, we have the hot sales of the fourth-generation aircraft, and we 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 means of rapid transportation. Flying from here To Europe, one or two hours is probably enough.”

Simonov had nothing to say. If other people said this, he would definitely think it was a joke and bragging. However, it was Mr. Qin who was talking. He is a man who can perform miracles. In the eyes of others, this kind of Impossible things are very likely to be realized with Mr. Qin!

"When will your plane perform? We are looking forward to it." Simonov said.

"afternoon."

This afternoon, after three o'clock, the J-31A flight demonstration finally started.

At this time, the exhibition site was already crowded with people, so that flow-limiting measures were taken at the entrance, and people were no longer allowed in, otherwise there might be a risk of stampede inside.

At the booth of Mingzhou Group, Zhao Dangsheng held a microphone and started the introduction. His microphone was directly connected to the audio equipment of the entire exhibition site, and everyone in the audience could hear it.

"Everyone, the most exciting moment is coming. Our J-31A fighter jet is about to take off and perform an air show. Don't look over the runway, our plane doesn't need a runway!"

"Now, let's welcome our pilots to the plane with a big round of applause!"

Lei Qiang was a little uncomfortable. He was a low-key person. Now, he walked in front of countless cameras and video cameras, showing off his brand new helmet, and then boarded the gangway.

The roar of the engine sounded, and countless eyes were watching, and those who stood far away were also looking at the sky.

The air intake of the lift fan on the top is opened, and the nozzle at the rear is deflected downward. With the roar of the engine, the beautifully shaped J-31A slowly rises from the ground.

Although it had already been performed like this in the last air show, the re-performance this time still won applause from the audience.

Stanley and Daniel stood in an easily observed charging position, watching intently.

For vertical take-off and landing fighters, the first step is to fly, and the second step is to be able to convert them. They already know that the Mingzhou Group's aircraft can fly, but they don't know how to fly. Most of the vertical take-off and landing aircraft fly Accidents all occurred during this conversion process.

How is the flight control program of the Orientals?

Just as they were watching, the jet's tail nozzle began to deflect backwards, the fighter jet gained momentum to move backwards, and began to accelerate in the horizontal direction.

There were cheers at the scene.

It's just like science fiction!

Pull the green onions on the dry land, and then accelerate horizontally like sliding on the ground!
The speed of the fighter plane is getting faster and faster, and finally, the tail nozzle is turned to the horizontal direction, the lift fan cover on the back of the plane is closed, and the plane has entered the normal flight mode.

"We have designed an advanced operating program for this aircraft. You can see that the flight status of this aircraft is very smooth. In fact, there is no need for the pilot to operate it. 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 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, and the built-in bomb bay was opened, giving a clear view of the situation inside the stomach.

Air-to-air missiles on one side and bombs on the other!

For 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 is carrying. Now, this aircraft shows the weapons it carries, which makes everyone amazed.

This fighter can not only fight in the air, but also attack the ground!

The stealth machine is definitely not for fighting with the enemy's fighter plane. It can either sneak attack from a long distance or throw bombs. Relying on the advantage of stealth, it is difficult for the enemy to find it. Even if the bomb has been thrown on the enemy's head, the opponent will not Know who did it.

Originally, only the United States had this capability. Their F-117 has demonstrated the advantage of stealth aircraft in battles. Now, this advantage is not only theirs. Any country that needs it can do so. Come to the east to order this fighter.

Countless people watched the fighter planes passing over their heads, and their hearts were surging.

Zhao Dangsheng knew that after this air show, more countries will definitely place orders, so that their research and development funds will be more sufficient, and the next stealth bomber project will be on the fast track.

Now that 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 performance of the Su-27. It is stable and stable, but it shows its powerful performance at any time.

"Okay, the air show is coming to an end, now please enjoy the landing of our vertical take-off and landing fighter jet, it will land directly to us."

Following Zhao Dangsheng's introduction, the fighter plane flew back with a roar, getting closer and lower, and its speed was getting lower and lower. It was visible to the naked eye that its air intake on the back of the plane was opened again, and the nozzle at the tail was turned down, and , the angle of rotation exceeds ninety degrees, and it is in this way that it can slow down in level flight.

Slower and slower, slower and slower, and finally, when it reached the landing site, the speed dropped to zero.

Both Stanley and Daniel were watching the landing of the plane. As aircraft designers, they certainly knew that this landing action was the most dangerous. A little improper control could cause the plane to crash and kill people.

Now, the plane has hovered to the landing field, slowly descended, descended, and finally landed steadily. The airflow blows up the surrounding things, and the flags are fluttering. This scene looks really beautiful.

Qin Tao showed a satisfied smile, which has harvested a large number of fans!
With the success of this landing, the air show came to an end.

"The whole landing process is also controlled by computer. Our flight control program is very advanced, which can greatly reduce the difficulty of operation. If anyone is interested, you can come to our flight simulator to try it out. It takes 5 minutes each time. Please Everyone line up."

Whoa!

Countless people flocked to the direction of the flight simulator. It was originally displayed statically, but now an opening has been opened. The first player who was closest to the flight simulator was very excited. When he stepped onto the flight simulator, the queue was already lined up. There are hundreds of people.

"It's all controlled by computers? Stanley, do you believe it?" Daniel asked Stanley.

It is only at the end of the 90s, and there is no advanced artificial intelligence yet. At this time, if you talk about intelligent driving with others, it is absolutely a fantasy.

American technology can't do it, but the Orientals can do it?

"I didn't believe it at first, but their drones already have the ability to fly autonomously." Stanley said.

Next to the booth of Mingzhou Group is the booth of Yunma Factory. In addition to the trainer aircraft modified by JJ[-], what they exhibited is the unique-looking drone.

The airframe is almost exactly the same as the Global Hawk, with a big head and the engine placed at the back, just between the two sloping vertical tails.

But the wings are very different. The American Global Hawk UAV has a large straight wing. This advanced composite wing is the main helper for the Global Hawk to fly in the sky for a long time.

The East should not have this kind of wing. Their wingspan is less than half that of the Global Hawk. Therefore, it has a unique pole-like wing. This wing is divided into two parts, the front and rear, and the lift provided can meet the requirements. , At the same time, it also reduces the difficulty of manufacturing the wing, which can be said to be an innovation.

The imagination of the Orientals is so wide open that they actually came up with this kind of thing!

However, compared to the modification of the wings, what people care about more is its performance. Its name is called a reconnaissance and attack integrated drone. In addition to reconnaissance, it can also attack!
The UAV displayed at the scene has missiles mounted under the wings.

At this moment, a voice rang out from the venue: "The next project is to inspect and strike an integrated drone. This drone has already programmed the flight program, and there will be no operator for external control during the entire performance." , completely autonomous flight!"

"Since drones can fly 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 already reached the world-class level in many technologies, and may even surpass us!"

"No, we can't let this happen." Daniel gritted his teeth and said, "We have to use various means to prevent the Mingzhou Group from becoming stronger. When I go back this time, I have to explain this to my superiors. We can't let the Mingzhou Group continue to be strong, we want to sanction them!"

They will not be soft on any company that may threaten them. Now, the growth of Mingzhou Group has made them afraid, and they absolutely do not want Mingzhou Group to continue to develop.

It's just that the two of them at this time will never know that their conversation has been heard by someone who looks like a tourist nearby. When the various information is collected tonight, after the exhibition is over, the information will be To Qin Tao here.

"President Qin, this is not good news." Yuan Liming said to Qin Tao: "Your Mingzhou Group has developed too fast. The products displayed in this exhibition have reached the world-class level, even surpassing the superpowers. They have already started jumping over the wall like dogs!"

"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)