Chapter 442 Carbon Fiber

“High intensity.

Judging from the technology we currently have, ordinary alloy materials can no longer meet this demand.

According to my conception, supersonic cruise is only a basic condition for this type of aircraft in the future.

Not to mention that after being equipped with the more advanced F110 engine, high-intensity maneuvers will bring greater pull to the fuselage.

Maybe carbon fiber is a good choice.”

Fang Xiang dug out some data files about the materials from the pile of documents and placed them in front of Wang Jinyang.

"I have calculated before that the maximum take-off weight of the original turbojet 9 engine was only 16 tons, but after replacing it with the F110, it can be increased to nearly 22 tons.

The payload range will therefore be extremely good, and the number of mounts can be easily doubled while the weight of other equipment remains unchanged.

The original range of less than 2,000 kilometers can now reach about 2,500 kilometers. The combat radius has increased by one third.

Because the F110's afterburner thrust exceeds 12 tons, the climb rate can easily exceed 300 meters per second without any changes.

If the payload is increased, calculated based on the maximum take-off weight, the climb rate can exceed 240 meters per second.

All of this is without any maneuvers.

These are the data for carbon fiber, which is lighter than alloys of equal strength and stronger than alloys of equal weight.

The only downside is that it's too expensive...

In other words, the cost of the new stealth aircraft may be several times that of the J-11, and may even exceed 8000 million.”

Fang Xiang separated the data one by one, placed them on the table, and memorized each piece of data directly.

"hiss...

So expensive . . . "

Wang Jinyang's eyes widened instantly.

Considering that the price of F-15 has reached 8000 million US dollars, even if the cost of the new stealth model reaches million, it is still great value!

You know, now the Air Force is discussing the import of F-15s with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Although in Fang Xiang's opinion, this order may not be realized.

Because it was only a few months before Huizong's visit to China, and once Huizong set foot on Chinese soil, it basically marked the end of the honeymoon period.

As for the F-15/C fighter jets being discussed at this time, even if the United States exports them, there is no doubt that they will be castrated versions.

Not only is the price extremely expensive, but the performance is also greatly compromised.

As we all know, the F-15 fuselage is equipped with a lot of anti-disassembly designs. Most people who are not engineers from the manufacturer have no idea how to disassemble the F-15 without damage.

Yes, you can disassemble it violently, but putting it back together is basically impossible.

And Xiaomi will definitely not send you parts that are damaged due to forced disassembly.

“Well, it’s really expensive.

Have you done any new estimates on the cost of the J-10 recently? "

Fang Xiang nodded.

This is also one of the important obstacles hindering the development of new models.

“I calculated that the current model in production costs less than 20 million, about 18 million.

It can handle two and a half J-7s and one and a half J-8s.

If we replace it with the new imported equipment, I estimate the cost will be around 25 million.

What about the J-11? Can it be half as expensive? "

Wang Jinyang knew what Fang Xiang meant as soon as he heard it. After he told him the cost of the J-10, he picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp.

“Almost. The cost of the J-11 is now close to million.

Replacing the equipment with new ones would cost at least 30 million.

Therefore, I still estimated the cost of this new model based on the price of all domestically produced ones.

If carbon fiber cannot be produced and has to be imported, the cost will exceed 100 million yuan in a minute.”

Fang wanted to pick up the teapot and refill the cup in front of Wang Jinyang with tea.

"Carbon fiber..."

Wang Jinyang picked up a piece of information and began to study it.

In fact, carbon fiber was invented as early as the 19s, and China began research on this high-tech material in 70.

In 72, the Jilin Provincial Chemical Research Institute made a breakthrough in the relevant production process in the laboratory.

But after all, those were special times, and foreign countries were still under large-scale blockades, which resulted in the inability to industrialize the industry despite some breakthroughs in the laboratory.

To put it bluntly, even though the product was developed in the laboratory, due to the lack of relevant technical workers and equipment, it is impossible to enter the production stage at all.

Even in the 80s, after international relations eased, attempts were made to purchase related production equipment, but foreign countries still strictly guarded against this technology.

If you want the product, yes, we will sell it to you at a high price.

Want technology and production equipment?

Sorry, don't even think about it.

After all, carbon fiber was first used in aerospace technology.

Carbon fiber can be found on airplanes, missiles, rockets, and space shuttles.

Later, it gradually expanded to wind energy and automobiles.

However, in order to ensure high profits, foreign manufacturers have always strictly controlled the quantity of carbon fiber.

So why are developed countries so rich?

It is because they have mastered the relevant high-tech technologies that they can basically make a living just by lying down.

Why was China later called the developed country crusher?

Isn’t it because we have conquered these technologies that developed countries cherish and hide behind to make a fortune?

“Yes, as far as I know, there is a special research team at the Chemical Research Institute of Jilin Province.

I also looked at the data they provided, it's not quite up to par, and it's not yet possible to mass produce it.

This time when you go back, please help me take a look.

By the way, ask them if they are willing to move to Factory 132 in Chengdu.

I provide the funding.”

Fang Xiang took out another piece of information and pushed it in front of Wang Jinyang.

"You want that group?"

After Wang Jinyang finished reading the information, he looked up at Fang Xiang.

"Ok.

I can't ask for the whole institute.

Although there are chemical research institutes in several provinces, they are the only ones in China that have made the fastest progress in carbon fiber research.

But obviously there is a lack of funding, a lack of equipment, and even the environment may not be ideal.

Instead of cooperating and handing the initiative over to them, I'd rather take the initiative myself.

If they are willing to come, I will help them solve the work relationship and raise their salary to a higher level based on their original level.

Accommodation, medical care, education, etc., the conditions here are definitely better than those over there."

Fang Xiang picked up the teacup and continued to sip his tea.

It’s not that he doesn’t trust the research institute, but he feels at ease knowing that the people are under his nose.

He is very clear about many domestic situations.

Many times, we could clearly come up with technology that is no less advanced than the international ones, but due to one man-made obstacle or another, we are unable to implement it.

Instead of arguing over there, it’s better to pull it over here.

Just like the current 909 Institute, although it was originally located in a core position in the Northeast, the contribution it could make was far less than after it moved here.

"You are just eating meat from someone else's mouth..."

Wang Jinyang frowned.

“I can give them a financial subsidy of 10 million.

As long as they are willing to release him."

After hearing what Wang Jinyang said, Fang wanted to express his opinion directly.

Ten million today is still very valuable, although not as much as it was five years ago.

But with this 10 million, it is enough for them to renovate the Chemical Research Institute and purchase a batch of new and most advanced equipment.

Fang Xiang’s sincerity cannot be said to be insufficient.

"Let me ask for you..."

Wang Jinyang shook his head. He knew Fang Xiang was wealthy, but he would not throw money at people like that.

I didn't expect that I came here to watch the fun, but was actually used as a gun by Fang Xiang.

But he is happy to do so.

Apart from anything else, if the model on the drawing was given to him, although Fang Xiang's name would eventually have to be signed on it, the fact that he was able to participate made him feel that he was one step closer to his ideal.