Rebirth in 1989: Creating the Chinese Technology Empire

Chapter 240 The best New Year gift: the first flight!

At the test flight ground, a group of people watched outside as a plane was slowly pulled out of the hangar.

Watching the plane being pulled onto the runway, chief designer Song Wen had a solemn expression, as did everyone else.

Because this aircraft is none other than the No. [-] top-secret project they developed, and it is also the most advanced fighter jet currently being developed by China.

Even they themselves did not expect that Opportunity No. [-] would be able to test fly on New Year's Eve this year.This progress is much faster than expected.

According to the speed they had previously expected, it would be considered a very fast progress to start producing the first prototype before the end of 94.After the prototype was built, a series of experiments were still needed. The first flight was completed around [-].

But now, production of the first prototype began in the second half of 91, and it will actually fly for the first time in February 92. This speed is simply incredible.

Everything felt like a dream, but everyone knew that the dream was true.

Ever since Song Wen went to Huasheng Group, the development speed of Unit [-] has soared like a rocket.

The design and technical solutions that had originally troubled them were easily solved by Huasheng Group, and they also came up with a better solution.

It turned out that there were some tangled designs. After Song Wen and Xu Huasheng chatted for a day, Song Wen directly took away the almost perfect design plan.

The stuck engine has been solved, the fuselage composite material technology has been solved, the aircraft architecture has been solved, advanced avionics systems are also available, and the radar is directly an active phased array radar.

Then the entire research and development process went as smoothly as if it was hooked.

In terms of complex calculations, Huasheng Group directly built a supercomputer at Chengdu Aircraft and equipped everyone with advanced computers.

At the same time, Huasheng Group also introduced various professional software, which greatly improved their work efficiency.It is precisely because of these things that the No. [-] prototype of Unit [-] was released so quickly.

Of course, this thing is not free. Chengdu Aircraft will either provide money, recruit people, or transfer some technology.

Song Wen looked at Plane [-] on the runway and took a deep breath.

Now the overall design of the No. [-] aircraft is much more optimized than the original design. The entire design even incorporates some stealth design concepts, making the aircraft's radar emission area smaller, better aerodynamic, and more beautiful and elegant.

The near-perfect aerodynamics make the performance of this aircraft extremely superior.

What amazes everyone the most is the engine provided by Saxo Aviation. This vector engine with a thrust of up to 16 tons is so violent.

The thrust is 16 tons, which is too much power for the No. 8955 aircraft, which weighs only [-] kilograms in the air after using a composite fuselage.

With such violent power and lightweight fuselage, the design performance of this aircraft is very abnormal.

As for whether it can meet the design standards, it depends on a series of subsequent test flights.If it can finally meet the design standards and finalize, this aircraft will definitely beat the American F16.

"Raptor reports, everything is ready, please take off..."

After a series of preparations, the voice of the test pilot appeared on Song Wen's walkie-talkie.

"Raptor, you can take off..."

Song Wen gave the order directly.

After hearing this order, pilot Zhu Wei took a deep breath and started the engine directly.

The engine started, and huge tail flames spurted out. Looking at the various data on the instrument, Zhu Wei took a deep breath and pushed the push rod. The first prototype of the No. [-] aircraft was slowly pushed out and began to move on the runway.

The plane made two turns on the runway before finally adjusting its direction and starting to accelerate.

With the push of the push rod, the aircraft quickly pushed out from the runway. After a short distance, the entire aircraft was like a flexible falcon, raising its head and soaring into the sky.

Watching the plane soar into the blue sky, everyone's hearts were lifted.

The plane flew smoothly in the air, without making any difficult movements. It just flew smoothly, without even much afterburner.

Zhu Wei reported various data while flying, feeling extremely excited.Because this airplane makes me feel so good, it’s like a driver driving a top-notch sports car. Although he can’t step on the accelerator, he can still feel the handling. This feeling is better than any other airplane he has flown before. It all feels better.

After a simple flight of 3 minutes, the plane began to land. Although Zhu Wei was still not satisfied, he knew that he could not mess up.However, Zhu Wei is full of expectations for the future test flights of this aircraft.

When the big plane landed slowly on the runway, everyone cheered.

On New Year's Eve, the No. 3 aircraft made its first flight successfully. This is definitely the best New Year gift for China.Although it only flew for 3 minutes, these [-] minutes were of great significance to the development of China's third-generation aircraft.

These three minutes marked that the No. 3 aircraft officially entered the test flight stage from the development stage.

However, there is still a long way to go. It usually takes a long time for a fighter jet to go into service from its first flight.It also takes a long time from entering service to forming large-scale combat effectiveness.

However, this process still needs to be determined based on various circumstances that arise during the test flight. For example, the American F22 took ten years from its first flight to entering service, but the Chinese J-20 only took seven years.

In the original time and space, it took six years for the J-15 to go from test flight to service.But it only took two years for the American F[-] to go from test flight to service.

The length of this time depends on the technical reserves, the maturity of various technologies, etc., and comprehensive factors.

No one can say how long the current No. 15 machine will last, because a lot of new technologies are used in it.If there are no problems with these technologies during the test flight, it may be ready for mass production in two years or even less like the F[-].

If various technical problems arise in the middle, it will be difficult to say when.

"Chief, Project No. [-] has successfully made its first flight..."

In the old man's small courtyard, a man walked in and whispered.Hearing the news, the old man had a smile on his face.

"Okay, okay, okay, great..."

The old man said a few good words in succession, with a smile on his face.Looking at the people in the room and listening to the sound of firecrackers outside, the old man felt that this year, live a happy and joyful life, and live your life in a special way.

"Today's New Year's Eve is a nice day. I think next year will be a good harvest..."

Master La slowly walked to the yard, looked up at the stars in the sky and said softly.

A good harvest year. This year is a good harvest year for China. Next year, the year after, and for many years to come, I believe that China will have a good harvest every year!

In this regard, the boss is full of expectations for the future and what the future will look like!