Chapter 962 The most exciting episode


    It seems that, unlike the situation with the J-11B, the first unit equipped with the J-10 has not been affected by the change in the timeline.


    Still the "Big Red Eagle Regiment".


    On the one hand, Mengzi County, HH Prefecture, Yunnan Province, where it is based, is relatively close to Chengdu and has a relatively mild climate.


    On the other hand, the 131st Regiment of the 44th Division was also one of the only seven night flying regiments in the army in the early years.


    ?Properly elite—


    Let alone back then, even now in 2001, not all aviation units in the army can take off and perform missions at night.


    On the one hand, a large number of daytime J-6 and J-7 aircraft are not equipped with radar and cannot operate at night or in low-visibility conditions.


    On the other hand, troop training levels can easily fail to keep up with improvements in equipment levels.


    Especially in the current rapid change stage.


    It does not mean that units that did not have all-weather combat capabilities before were suddenly able to do everything after replacing them with more advanced aircraft.


    It still takes time to learn and practice.


    Furthermore, compared with the east, southeast and southwest directions, the air defense pressure faced by southern my country mainly comes from chaotic air situation information rather than a specific powerful enemy.


    This means that the aircraft does not need to have a large range and bomb load, but has higher requirements for sortie frequency and response speed.


    It is very suitable as the location for the first deployment of J-10.


    Chang Haonan and four others circled the first delivery aircraft numbered 01 twice.


    “Speaking of which, how is the adaptation work of the Shenyang 1 pod and the aircraft completed?”


    ?Chang Haonan looked down at the somewhat bare air intake and suddenly asked.


    “The control system of the pod complies with the data bus specification, and there is no problem in cooperating with the aircraft.”


    ?Yang Wei replied:


    "Currently, the prototype of the J-10AS is still undergoing adaptation tests between the pod and different types of ammunition. Also, the 613 Institute said that uncooled infrared components need to be imported for the time being, and the price of day and night targeting pods cannot be lowered, so the troops We may first purchase a small number of daytime pods without infrared capabilities for trial use..."


    Chang Haonan naturally knows this.


    In fact, he gave priority to the development of day-type pods, and he even personally gave the instructions to Lu Guangshun, the chief engineer of the Condor 1.


    ?However, for these designers of Rongfei Group, it is still a bit uncomfortable.


    ?Especially in order to improve the multi-purpose capability of the J-10, they almost completely overturned the design plan and started over again.


    As a result, users don’t seem to care much about it.


    There is quite a feeling of frustration that “I have prepared so many functions for you to explore, but you just don’t use them.”


    “Our air force has always been focused on defensive air control in the past. In recent years, the level of hardware has improved so fast that it is normal for our thinking to be unable to change for a while.”


    Chang Haonan is very open-minded:


    “This kind of thing has to wait for an opportunity and teach people once, so that everyone can realize the importance of the aircraft’s multi-purpose capabilities in a short period of time.”


    “Speaking of importance, I don’t know if you have heard of it, Mr. Chang.”


    ??Yang Wei, who had a serious face, suddenly showed an unflappable smile:


    "When we first conducted the test of the J-10AS flying the Shenying 1 pod, there were a few guys who were secretly filming around Yanliang Airport. They were hiding well on a hillside, but when the plane took off, the back seat The pilot was bored and looked around using the thermal imaging channel of the pod, and he picked them out right away..."


    “I’ve heard of it, I’ve heard of it.”


    Chang Haonan was immediately happy:


    “It seems that there is really a spy inside who has received money from foreign intelligence agencies, and as a result, the remaining unlucky ones also followed suit..."


    For a time, the tarmac was filled with happy air.


    …


    ?Maybe it’s because of the pre-production type, or maybe it’s simply because at the end of the year, many people are busy doing year-end summaries and other things.


    In short, the scene in Chengdu today is not too big.


    As usual, the Science and Technology Commission sent Zhang Hongbiao to support the occasion.


    But there are far fewer other guests.


    Even Qiao Chenqing didn''t show up.


    ?Chang Haonan actually saw Jing Yanlong.


    Considering that he is in charge of publicity, it makes perfect sense to appear here.


    “Director, are you here to collect materials?”


    Before the ceremony started, Chang Haonan came to Jing Yanlong and said hello to him.


    "yes."


    Jing Yanlong closed the notebook in his hand and put the pen back into his pocket:


    “First, it needs to be used for propaganda within the military. In addition, it is not easy for local media to come here for interviews. We can only provide propaganda materials.”


    “This pre-production model has just been delivered, do we need to report on it?”


    Chang Haonan was a little surprised by this. China has always adopted a relatively conservative strategy in the promotion of weapons and equipment in the past.


    In fact, this approach has nothing to do with confidentiality, it can only be called low-key.


    Especially when it comes to public reporting.


    ? ? Two models of aircraft, including the J-10 and J-11, participated in the 50th anniversary military parade that year. They also used the term "domestic third-generation fighter jets."


    Although you know it and I know it, everyone knows it, but in theory there is still no "public" equipment name.


    As for the previous models being put into service, they were even more silent.


    But judging from Jing Yanlong’s reaction, it seems that the superiors have decided to make more noise on the J-10.


    “Hmm…let’s do some publicity on the side.”


    Jing Yanlong replied:


    “It will certainly not involve specific equipment units and models, but the news should include video footage of the delivery ceremony and the aircraft’s transfer and takeoff.”


    "Firstly, the delivery is to Yunnan Province, and the location is not so sensitive. There is no need to worry about irritating any country. Secondly, it is also used to promote the J-10E of the same model and sequence. After all, Thailand may soon make a final decision. The purchase decision was made…”


    ?Chang Haonan wanted to say that it might not irritate others, but he hesitated and finally did not speak.


    ?While the two were chatting, the delivery ceremony also kicked off with a burst of music.


    Chang Haonan has participated in similar scenes so many times that he has almost become desensitized.


    Of course, as the protagonists, both parties A and B, that is, representatives of the Rongfei Group and the 131st Air Group, were very excited.


    Especially the four pilots, their mouths were grinning to the sky, and their exposed white teeth could be seen clearly from dozens of meters away.


    ?However, unlike last time when he was in a hurry to catch two shows in one day, this time Chang Haonan had plenty of time.


    Hence, he did not return to Beijing immediately after the ceremony.


    Instead, he stayed and was prepared to watch these new machines bid farewell to Factory 132.


    ?At around 3 p.m. that day, four planes formed two twin formations and took off from the runway of Huangtianba Airport, trailing long blue-purple tail flames.


    Although the J-10A is much "fatter" compared to the original design, the adverse impact of this change on the aircraft''s performance will mainly be felt at supersonic speeds, at least in the transonic speed range.


    ? In terms of basic flight performance such as takeoff, landing, and climbing, thanks to the maximum thrust of the turbofan 10B of up to 14 tons, the effective thrust-to-weight ratio of the J-10A has increased instead of decreasing, making it more efficient than the J-10E.


    “In August this year, I specially searched for video data and watched the flight performances of Typhoon and Rafale.”


    It was not until the four planes were completely out of sight that Song Wencong, who was standing next to Chang Haonan, looked back with some reluctance, and said to Chang Haonan with a hint of emotion:


    “To be honest, the maneuverability of the J-10Es we sent over at low altitudes and low speeds was still somewhat behind them.”


    “If it were a J-10A, the performance would definitely look better.”


    “Speak.”


    ??Yang Wei also walked back from a position slightly closer to the runway at this time:


    “Our J-10 made its first flight several years later than the European Shuangfeng, and ended up entering service earlier. Do you think...will they receive some stimulation?”


    “Europeans… are not surprised.”


    As the person in charge or the initiator of a number of cooperation projects with Europe, Chang Haonan can now say with great confidence that “no one understands the European military industry better than me”:


    “But I don’t think it will be a problem if I am stimulated.”


    ?Song Wenchong and Yang Wei both looked at Chang Haonan with curious eyes at this time, obviously waiting for him to continue talking.


    “The first is the Rafale. Although the Type C used by the Air Force has not yet entered service, two carrier-based Rafale M aircraft have been delivered to the French Navy for trial use. The progress is basically the same as that of the J-10.”


    “Let’s talk about Typhoon. Although the progress is indeed a bit slow, and the first batch is not scheduled to be officially delivered until next year, but it is a multi-national cooperation project, so every country will feel that the problem lies with the other three companies, and it is impossible to be stimulated..."


    Several people around heard this and laughed almost at the same time.


    After a brief pause, Chang Haonan continued:


    “Actually, if we really want to say it is stimulated...there is indeed a country that will be stimulated, but it’s just not in Europe…”


    “Not in Europe?”


    ?Song Wencong frowned, thought for a moment and then raised his head again:


    "USA?"


    “Isn’t that so?”


    ?Chang Haonan quickly waved his hand:


    “It’s just a third-generation aircraft, and it’s certainly not that big of a deal for the Americans... Besides, they’re staring closely at the Aiwuhan right now, and I’m afraid they don’t have that much energy to pay attention to us.”


    “That’s…”


    ?Song Wencong was a little confused.


    “I think what Mr. Chang may be talking about is…”


    Yang Wei next to him heard some clues:


    "India?"


    (End of this chapter)