Chapter 288 Codename J-11

Speaking of the current designation J-10, it is still the picture of mig31 drawn by Fang Xiang more than ten years ago.

Although a complete set of drawings were provided at the beginning, the objective conditions and environment at the time did not allow for the ability to develop and manufacture the product.

So after several years of intermittent research and development, a prototype was built, and after a few test flights, it was almost shelved.

It was also in 78 that the J-10 was put into development again because of its advanced design, changes in national conditions and demands, and when conditions permitted.

Now, Fang Xiang is the general manager of this project.

After Fang Xiang took over as the person in charge, the progress of J-10 can be said to have advanced by leaps and bounds.

Nearly ten have been built on a small scale for training and improvement purposes.

The F16 that Fang Xiang drew at the same time was also for the same reason, and only two prototypes were built for verification.

After test flights and demonstrations, it was also shelved because it did not meet the national defense environment at the time.

However, today, with the changes in the international environment, there are new requirements for national defense.

The F16 design drawings from that year were dug out from a pile of old papers.

It was precisely because the prototype was built and tested that it somehow spread to the United States.

It brought a lot of inspiration to the F16, which has not yet been launched for development in the United States.

Although it did not lead to the premature birth of the US F16, Fang Xiang's drawing came first and a prototype was built.

Therefore, the US F16 is not the same as its previous life, but has undergone large-scale changes in appearance.

But after all, the aerodynamic design of the F16 is too excellent, so the new F16 of the United States is more than half similar to Fang Xiang’s design drawing.

To exaggerate a bit, it is almost a carbon copy, but the United States still has some dignity, and it is good enough that it did not copy it directly.

After all, there is no patent for military products?

When the photos of the US F16 were transmitted back to the country, they quickly attracted the attention of a large number of aviation personnel and senior officials.

This is too similar to our prototype from a few years ago, right?

Therefore, because of this incident, the country has attached great importance to the importance of intelligence and undercover agents.

Not only did they uncover a large number of undercover agents in advance, but Fang also arranged a large number of intelligence personnel in his company in Hong Kong Island.

Nowadays, more than 80% of the funding for a large number of overseas intelligence personnel comes from Great Wall Industries and its subsidiaries.

Of course, these accounts only come from here, and to the hands of intelligence personnel, they have to go through many processes on Earth.

Just like the lines in the movie, on the first day Qian went from Hong Kong to Dubai, to Cyprus, via Switzerland, London, New York, then to New Zealand and back to Hong Kong via Japan.

In reality, it will only be more troublesome.

However, although the US F16 has been in service for many years, Huami is now in its honeymoon period.

But the United States will definitely not export such a national treasure.

Therefore, now that the country has undergone tremendous changes, it is no longer surprising that many projects that were previously shelved are now being brought up again.

Fang Xiang also knew that if he wanted to catch up with the United States, it would not be enough to rely on just the skin.

The internal structure, engine, radar, weapons and other elements are the most important.

As Fang Xiang was an aerospace man in his previous life, it would be no problem for him to draw the exterior and the engine.

But he really doesn't understand radar and weapons, which is also China's main shortcoming today.

Fortunately, because of the honeymoon period between China and America, the Americans specially customized a radar system for the J-8.

Now, the team led by Fang Xiang is secretly researching how to transplant the US-customized J-8 radar to the J-10.

As for weapons, that's another team's business.

However, Fang Xiang still provided a batch of missile engine drawings, which shortened the research and development time a lot.

“Yes, it’s the multi-purpose fighter jet that you handed over to the country more than a decade ago and that Professor Li handed over.

Recently, the military is very satisfied with the performance of this model.

Today, the country's strategy has shifted from comprehensive defense of the country to limited participation in regional competition.

The ongoing fight against Vietnam has fully demonstrated the shortcomings of high-altitude, high-speed interceptors.

It is no longer able to support our country’s future sky and strategy.

Therefore, we plan to give your design drawing the code name J-11 and give it to Chengfei for development.

Because that drawing was designed by you, and also considering the current situation of Factory 132.

I plan to leave it to you.”

Seeing that Fang Xiang seemed a little hesitant, Mr. Liu started to explain.

“What about the J-10?”

When Fang Xiang heard what Liu's father said, he knew that there was almost no room for him to refuse this matter.

Moreover, the development of the J-10 has basically reached the late stage of scientific research.

What needs to be done next is to improve the service life, as well as develop and replace newer electronic equipment and weapons.

In any case, the J-10's weapon platform, although the prototype mig31 is just an interceptor, is also all-weather.

Moreover, when it was first developed, it was positioned as a third-generation fighter.

This is enough to prove the excellence of its design.

Even though it is still impossible to completely replicate the Soviet Union’s complete performance, it is enough for China’s current use.

At worst, I can update it gradually in the future.

The reason why Fang Xiang asked this question was that he was worried that someone would take advantage of this project that was about to be completed.

"Are you afraid that someone will pick your peaches?"

Mr. Liu is now in his early 70s. Even at this age, he still holds a key position in the top management.

How could I not see what Fang Xiang was thinking?

"Dad still understands me best."

Fang Xiang grinned. Now that he had been discovered, there was no point in hiding it any longer.

"Don't worry, there's no way I'd take advantage of you. You're the chief designer, and that's recognized by everyone.

Moreover, the country now has the idea of ​​reform.

The Machinery Industry Committee, the First Ministry of Machine Building, the Ministry of Agricultural Machinery and several other general bureaus have begun to merge.

The Mechanical Engineering Department will be established soon.

In the future, there will be more and more such reforms.

When you go to Factory 132 this time, you can also solve the problem of your salary not being improved for more than ten years.

You were promoted directly from level three to level one.

But as you know, a new group of academicians were added in 79.

You are too young to even make the waiting list, so this is some compensation for you."

Father Liu smiled and pointed at Fang Xiang.

"What about Second Automobile?

You won't transfer me away, will you?"

Fang Xiang saw that his salary and rank, which had not changed for more than ten years, were finally adjusted.

But he is calm in his heart, and now he is worth hundreds of billions.

Oh no, that is Yin Qingqiu’s fortune, but it doesn’t prevent him from using it.

I have long lost interest in these material things.

Jack Ma once said, I have no interest in money.

Fang Xiang thought that for many years it was a pretentious statement.

But when he really had so much money to spend, he realized that it was not a joke.

"What? Are you still obsessed with Luoyi?

Are you still staying here?"

When Mr. Liu heard what Fang Xiang said, he took out a cigarette and lit it for himself.

Then he smiled and joked.

"After all these years, I still have some feelings for you.

But now I have a new idea.”

Seeing that Father Liu was teasing himself, everyone actually knew that Fang Xiang still wanted to return to the capital.

But as he grew older, Fang Xiang's importance became more and more obvious.

Especially when Professor Li and Professor Xu retired.

Many people have just discovered that this guy has such a fast climbing speed.

There really is something.

Moreover, without him, some projects really cannot be carried out.

This is also the reason why Fang Xiang was later able to serve as deputy chief engineer of Factory 112, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, and chief designer of J-10.

"Oh? What do you think?"

Seeing Fang Xiang's serious expression, Liu's father's expression also became serious.