Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

Chapter 498 is so smooth!
"really!"

Vladimir was not surprised.

In his opinion, it is rare for Xu Ye, who is so young, to have access to the Su-27. The more advanced Su-30MKK has only been introduced to Long Guo not long ago, and there are not many in total. It is very likely that Xu Ye will not be able to have access to it.

However, considering that the Su-30MKK is also an improvement and upgrade based on the Su-27, it is easy to seamlessly switch from flying the Su-27 to the Su-30MKK.

So Vladimir didn't say much.

Let’s first see whether Xu Ye is lying or not and whether he is a real pilot.

At this moment, Vladimir held his breath, ready to make up for the face he lost last night.

"Let's go!"

Without further ado, Vladimir turned and headed outside.

After looking at each other, Xu Ye nodded at Zhao Yang and followed him.

"Is he really okay?"

After a moment's hesitation, someone asked.

As mentioned before, Xu Ye and Li Dabao were temporarily transferred here, and many people don’t know Xu Ye’s identity.

Among the members of this delegation, the only one from Air Force C Division was Zhao Yang.

So, it’s normal to have this concern!
"Don't worry, his level is no worse than mine!"

Zhao Yang's smile froze and he said with some emotion.

With Xu Ye's talent, if he practices for more time, he will not only be no worse than himself, but will definitely surpass himself.

In fact, if Zhao Yang were to fly the same Su-27 and engage in real combat with Xu Ye, he would not have the confidence to defeat Xu Ye.

It's very simple, he knows Xu Ye's record.

However, this cannot be equated with air combat.

However, there are certain things in common.

"That's good!"

Hearing this, the man breathed a sigh of relief.

As for what he really thinks in his heart, no one knows.

Considering the age difference between the two parties, even if Xu Ye loses in the end, it won’t have much impact.

In other words, if it weren't for Xu Ye's behavior last night, Vladimir would never have challenged Xu Ye to a flying competition!
All I can say is that drinking makes things worse.

But, you can die if you don’t drink!
So, between delaying work and drinking, Maozi would of course choose to drink.

"I'll go first!"

As he said that, Zhao Yang trotted after him.

Although the possibility is not high, Zhao Yang is still afraid that Xu Ye will be bullied by the Russians.

It was not far from the internal airport. On the way, Vladimir did not hesitate to ask some tricky questions about the Su-27.

These questions may seem simple, but if you don't have real skills, it's easy to expose your flaws.

And if you can't even answer these questions, there is no need to compete further.

But, it was obvious that Vladimir had hit a wall.

After successfully acquiring the skill, Xu Ye can not only fly a plane, just like the drivers in Longguo had to be able to repair cars, Xu Ye can also repair planes!
Let's put it this way, as long as Xu Ye is given the appropriate tools, he can disassemble an airplane into parts intact and then assemble it perfectly.

And all of this must be based on Xu Ye's sufficient understanding of the aircraft.

Including Su-27 fighter jets!
Therefore, whether in practice or in theory, especially in theory, Xu Ye beats a group of domestic and foreign pilots. Even if the chief designer comes, Xu Ye can still argue with him.

So, when he got off the car, Vladimir looked at Xu Ye with admiration and said solemnly: "Mr. Major, I want to apologize to you for my previous doubts!"

When they were in the car, Vladimir asked questions at the beginning, and then it became Xu Ye’s “teaching” time!
He really is!
Great!
Vladimir is convinced!
There was no way. Even though he had become a colonel, Vladimir felt that he was inferior to him in terms of understanding of flying.

"I accept your apology!"

Xu Ye didn't hesitate and responded directly.

You really can't be humble or polite to Westerners, they will fall for it!
After a pause, Xu Ye continued, "But we still have to compete!"

Xu Ye would never let go of this opportunity to get something for free.

Vladimir was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Xu Ye to say this. He smiled bitterly in his heart: They are young people after all, and they are competitive!
However, in theory, Vladimir admits that Xu Ye is very strong.

But when it came to actually flying, Vladimir was confident that he could defeat Xu Ye.

It’s nothing, Xu Ye is just too young!
By now, Vladimir already knew Xu Ye's age, which was not much older than his son.

After all, at this age, no matter how talented one is, how high can his level be?

"no problem!"

Vladimir naturally would not refuse.

Zhao Yang, who was walking beside Xu Ye, didn't say anything. After Vladimir agreed, he smiled meaningfully.

Vladimir saw this and his heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself: It's bad!
He didn't know much about Xu Ye, but Vladimir was very familiar with Zhao Yang!

Zhao Yang's expression clearly showed that he was about to watch a good show - would he lose?
But Vladimir quickly threw this somewhat ridiculous idea out of his mind.

Impossible, absolutely impossible!
When I first started learning flying, Xu Ye was still wearing open-crotch pants!
Flying certainly requires a high level of talent, but the accumulation of experience is equally important.

Just like the average technical and tactical level of Dragon Country pilots is generally slightly worse than that of their pilots, it is not because of talent, but because of the length of daily training.

There is no way. Not only are the planes imported, but the cost of using them is higher than theirs!

The other thing is aviation fuel!

It can be said that the consumption of aviation fuel is higher than the depreciation of the aircraft.

Take the Su-27 for example. During normal subsonic cruising, the fuel consumption is about 2.35 tons per hour!
If supersonic flight or violent maneuvers are carried out, the fuel consumption will be even higher.

Daily flight training is naturally not in a steady cruising state, so the fuel consumption cannot be low.

Therefore, during a training flight, several tons of aviation fuel can be consumed.

This is not just burning oil, it's just burning money!
For many drivers, a year's gas money may just be a matter of pushing the throttle on a fighter jet.

As for oil exporting country Russia, fuel consumption is not a big problem.

However, for Long Guo, which has already started importing oil, it has to consider this.

The ultimate reason is poverty!
"Mr. Colonel, are you sure you don't want to verify it again?"

Looking at the brand new fighter jets of various models parked at the airport, Xu Ye said with some envy.

"Need not!"

Vladimir shook his head.

Not to mention that he had already verified it in the car just now, as for Xu Ye's identity as a member of the Longguo delegation, at this time still no Longguo people came forward to find a reason to stop it.

It is obvious that even if Xu Ye is not a pilot, he can definitely fly a plane.

Otherwise, if something goes wrong, it will be a big problem.

If the plane was damaged or even crashed because of Xu Ye, would Longguo not pay compensation?
No one jokes about thirty million dollars!
The only suspense is how good Xu Ye’s flying skills are.

"Okay!" Xu Ye smiled.

Soon, Xu Ye's eyes were fixed on several Su-27s not far away, with a thoughtful expression.

Those two planes don't look like new!
Then, a word appeared in Xu Ye's mind: Su-27SM, which is the Russians' improved version of the Su-27 used by their own country!

After all, the Su-27 made its first flight in 1977, and it has been more than years now.

When the Su-27 was first launched, it gave the world a great shock. Even the United States was afraid of it because their F-15 could not beat it at that time!

But that was 15 years ago. After several upgrades and improvements, the F-27 has made great improvements in performance, while Russia's Su- is a bit outdated.

With so many Su-27s, it is impossible to retire them directly - the landlords don't have any surplus food!

Therefore, modernization improvements are imperative, and the Su-27SM came into being!

If Xu Ye remembered correctly, this improved model should not have been in its first flight for long.

Another related information popped up. Starting from 77, after nearly half a century, the last Su-27 fighter was produced in 2019.

Of course, the model has been improved to Su-27SM3!

With the delivery of the last batch of 10 Su-27SM3s to the Russian Aerospace Force, it also marked the official discontinuation of the production of the legendary and classic Su-27 fighter.

At this time, the fourth-generation aircraft of the neighboring country Long Guo have already been mass-produced!

One keeps living off his past success and relies on "archaeology" for research and development, while the other is determined to forge ahead and work hard on research and development.

It really proves the saying: Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west!

"Did you see it?"

Following Xu Ye's gaze, Vladimir looked over and asked with a smile.

"Ok!"

Xu Ye did not deny it. "An upgrade of the old machine?"

"That's right!"

Vladimir did not deny it.

In fact, even the upgraded and improved Su-27SM may not be more powerful than the Su-30MKK!
But, we have to change!

If not modified, the Su-27 fighter jets used by the country will not be as technologically advanced as the export-oriented Su-27 series fighter jets.

There's nothing I can do about it. Who made me equip myself early?
Therefore, even the improved Su-27SM is not a secret in Vladimir's eyes.

If it was really a secret, it wouldn't be placed here for Xu Ye and the others to see.

Vladimir even speculated that this was most likely done intentionally by his superiors.

It's very simple. Strictly speaking, the Su-27s that Longguo imported in the early years were not much more advanced than the ones they used for their own use, and they also needed to be modernized.

"Can you fly?"

Xu Ye was eager to try.

"Probably not. It hasn't been long since the first flight and there are still some problems that need to be solved."

Shaking his head, Vladimir explained.

For a third-generation fighter jet, even if it is just for modernization and upgrading, it is not a simple matter.

Involving all aspects, radar, power system, avionics system...

For example, the improved cockpit has eliminated most of the traditional instruments, and it is no longer called a "flying watch shop". Instead, they are replaced by LCD screens, which is in line with the export-oriented Su-30 series.

"Too!"

Since people have said so, whether there is a real problem or not, Xu Ye did not insist.

As for Mao Zi's thoughts, Xu Ye didn't take it to heart at all.

The Chinese are not India, which always wants to buy everything!
With more experience, I understand the importance of independence.

Therefore, for the weapons and equipment imported from the Damao family, there will basically only be one batch of each model.

As for the rest?
Of course it is domestic substitution!
For example, the domestic model of the Su-27, the J-11A.

Although, at the beginning, the whole set was imported and assembled by ourselves, many problems occurred and it was somewhat inferior to the original imported ones.

But this is the path that must be taken.

Originally in time and space, this road was difficult and not smooth.

But now, things are different.

With the things provided by Xu Ye, the Su-27 no longer has any secrets for Longguo.

What remains is to understand it thoroughly and then make improvements and upgrades to suit the Dragon Country style!

The improvement plan of Maozi?
It’s better to keep it for yourself, or go and “slaughter” other countries!

When it comes to being "quick with a knife and ruthless", Damao doesn't even blink an eye.

Ten minutes later, Xu Ye took off into the air in a Su-27SK fighter jet that had not yet been painted and was still in "original yellow".

Seeing this, Vladimir in the cabin at the back felt relieved and his face became very serious. For the first time, he regarded Xu Ye as a real opponent!

A glimpse of the whole picture can reveal the whole picture. Just judging from Xu Ye’s take-off action just now, he is definitely very strong!
There is not a single unnecessary movement, it is precise and smooth, and it is a textbook standard.

Even Vladimir can't guarantee that he can achieve this level every time - he often drives under the influence of alcohol!

At this moment, Vladimir felt a little regretful.

Of course, Vladimir didn't regret agreeing to compete with Xu Ye. What he regretted was that he drank too much last night and he has not yet completely gotten rid of the influence of alcohol.

Normally, it doesn’t matter, but now that it is basically confirmed that Xu Ye is a master, the victory or defeat is often decided by a hair’s breadth.

As for the fact that Xu Ye had such a problem at such a young age, Vladimir had no time to think about it.

Next, he must go all out!

Otherwise, once he loses to Xu Ye, Vladimir will never be able to raise his head for a long time in the future.

Xu Ye didn't know about Vladimir's thoughts.

Otherwise, I would definitely tell him that even if he didn't drink last night, he would still be the loser in the end.

Soon, Vladimir followed closely behind and took off into the air, chasing after Xu Ye.

In the tower, Zhao Yang put down the telescope and a smile appeared on his lips.

At least, in the take-off step, Vladimir lost to Xu Ye.

Seeing him smile, the people in the delegation beside him hurriedly asked in a low voice.

Yes, at this moment, an important figure from the Dragon Country delegation came to the tower accompanied by the factory leaders.

"Report to the tower, I have arrived at the designated airspace..."

After arriving at the designated airspace, Xu Ye began to communicate with the tower.

Next, he will start performing a maneuver.

As Xu Ye completed each movement perfectly and smoothly, Vladimir, who was hovering not far away, looked as if he had seen a ghost: It was too smooth!

(End of this chapter)