Chapter 991 Multi-purpose fighter jets are the future of development

Civilian airliners are not what Shi Lao is most interested in.

Shi Lao was most interested in military aircraft.

When you come to the military aircraft exhibition area, there are many rules. For example, you can't get close enough to take photos, and some even can't even take photos.

The first fighter plane Shi Lao saw was a murderous J-H-7 fighter. Seeing this aircraft, Shi Lao couldn't help but excitedly said: "This J-H-7 fighter is so beautiful!"

The JH-7 fighter is a medium-sized fighter-bomber successfully developed by my country in the 1980s.

Fighter-bombers, also known as fighter-bombers or fighter-attack aircraft, are aircraft mainly used to assault ground and water targets within the enemy's operational tactical depth and have air combat capabilities.

Its main features are: 1. Compared with ordinary bombers, its flight speed is faster, generally between Mach 1.5 and Mach 2.3, which gives it good high-speed penetration capabilities and enables it to have strong survivability on the battlefield. Probability; 2. It has advanced fire control equipment, which improves its strike accuracy; 3. It has lower requirements for airports than bombers, and a 1,500-meter runway can be used; 4. Its maneuverability is much higher than that of bombers, and is different from ordinary bombers. Fighters are almost the same, and can fight head-on against interceptors.

Although fighter-bombers have so many advantages over bombers, their bomb load is lower and their combat effectiveness is worse. Therefore, they cannot completely replace bombers. However, because they have the function of fighter aircraft, they are heavily equipped by the armies of various countries.

The history of fighter-bombers can be traced back to the Second World War. The P-40D destroyer produced by the United States in 1941 was equipped with a bomb pylon that could hold about 230 kilograms of bombs and was used to bomb ground targets. In the late 1940s, the United States first used the name "fighter bomber".

In the late 1950s, the Soviet Air Force began to equip fighter-bombers. The Soviet Union's early aircraft of this type were also modified from fighters, such as the Su-7, and later developed into the new variable-sweep wing Su-24.

The F-105, a specially designed fighter-bomber in the United States, first flew in 1955 and was subsequently equipped with troops. In 1967, it was developed into the F-111. For a long time, the F-111 was the most advanced fighter-bomber.

The Tornado, a new fighter-bomber jointly developed by the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany and Italy, made its first test flight in 1974.

Due to the development of fighter-bombers, light bombers have been gradually phased out.

The JH-7 fighter is the latest medium-sized fighter-bomber successfully developed by China. This aircraft is externally known as FBC-1, and its Chinese name is 'Flying Leopard'. This aircraft is capable of precise ground attack in all-weather and complex weather conditions. ability.

The JH-7 fighter jet is at the top level in the world.

"Yes, the JH-7 fighter is indeed a fighter-bomber with excellent performance, but these advanced fighter-bombers may be the last glory of the fighter-bomber era. In the future, multi-purpose fighter jets will definitely replace fighter-bombers." One of them Nian said with emotion: "My name is Yang Qun, what is your name, my friend?"

"Shi Lao! My name is Shi Lao!" Shi Lao said. He had already recognized Yang Qun. He is a special commentator on CCTV Military Channel and Xiangjiang Satellite TV Military Channel. He is a military theorist and military commentator. He also works in logistics and military affairs at the National Defense University. He serves as a professor in the Science and Technology Equipment Teaching and Research Office.

He is a well-known expert!

"Professor Yang, I am Shi Lao, a first-year student at Yunnan University and a military enthusiast. Why do you say that multi-purpose fighter jets will definitely replace fighter-bombers in the future?" Shi Lao asked in confusion.

"Shi Lao? I've read the article you wrote on the military forum. It's pretty good!" Yang Qun said with a smile.

When Shi Lao heard that Yang Qun had read the article he wrote, he couldn't help but be a little excited, but it was more out of guilt. Facing ordinary people, he was naturally knowledgeable, but for an authoritative expert like Yang Qun, it was not enough. .

Yang Qun explained: "With the continuous improvement of airborne electronic equipment and the widespread use of modern combat missiles, the air combat capabilities of fighter-bombers have been greatly improved. However, it is also true that the differences between fighter-bombers, fighter jets, and attack aircraft are increasingly narrowing. , some countries in the United States and Western Europe have gradually referred to modern fighter aircraft, attack aircraft and fighter-bombers as "tactical fighters"!

"Look at the development of fighter aircraft of the major military powers in the world. The F14, F15, F16, and F18 of the United States, whether they are third-generation road-based aircraft or third-generation carrier-based aircraft, are all multi-purpose fighter aircraft; the Su-27 and Su-33 of the Polar Bear are also multi-purpose fighters. Fighters; France’s Mirage 2000, Rafale, and Mirage 4000 fighter jets are also multi-purpose fighter jets; the Typhoon fighter jets being developed in Europe are also multi-purpose fighter jets.” Yang Qun said: “Even my country’s J-10 fighter jets and J-11 fighter jets are also multi-purpose fighter jets. It’s a multi-purpose fighter aircraft!”

Although multi-role fighter jets cannot be said to completely replace fighter-bombers in the future, they are almost there.

Shi Lao was shocked, and then he looked thoughtful. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

Nowadays, the development of fighter jets of the world's major military powers is indeed developing in the direction of multi-purpose fighter jets.

After China developed the JH-7 fighter jet, it has not heard of developing a more advanced fighter-bomber!

Neither the United States nor Europe has heard of developing new fighter-bombers.

On the contrary, the news of the successful test flight of the U.S. fourth-generation fighter jet F22 Raptor has caused a stir since last year, causing a great stir in military forums around the world.

Fighters are divided into many categories, including interceptors, ground attack aircraft, fighter-bombers, etc.

However, at present, the development of fighters is moving towards multi-purpose fighters.

As for attack aircraft, it seems that there has been no development for decades.

Attack aircraft is a type of combat aircraft, mainly used to attack enemy tactics or shallow battle depths from low altitude or ultra-low altitude, directly supporting ground forces in war, and is also called close air support aircraft abroad.

Attack aircraft have good low-altitude maneuverability, stability and good ability to search for small ground targets. They can be equipped with a variety of attack weapons, and attack aircraft are also the most vulnerable to the opponent's attack and loss on the battlefield. In order to improve survivability, they are generally equipped with armor protection in their vital parts.

Attack aircraft have developed to the third generation in the world, including the "Jaguar" jointly developed by Britain and France, the "Super Etendard" developed by France, and the Soviet Su-25 (nicknamed "Frogfoot").

Among many countries, the United States has a large number of overseas military bases. Because it faces complex terrain, sending fighters cannot complete the mission, and sending bombers is too expensive, so low-altitude and low-speed attack aircraft is the best choice, so the United States has the most types of attack aircraft.

The more famous ones are A-10, A-6, A-7, A4, etc.

Other countries also have Yak-38, etc.!

However, the most advanced performance is Su-25, which is the world's number one attack aircraft, but it was successfully developed in 1975, and it has been 23 years since then!

It seems that during these 23 years, countries around the world have not successfully developed a new type of attack aircraft.