Chapter 962 The Most Exciting Episode

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

It's still the "Big Red Eagle Group".

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 flight regiments in the army in the early years.

Properly elite——

Not to mention 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 this period of rapid change.

It's not that units that didn't 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.

Moreover, 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 dispatch frequency and response speed.

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

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

"Speaking of which, how is the adaptation of the Condor 1 pod to the aircraft completed?"

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

"The pod's control system complies with the data bus specification, and there is no problem in cooperating with the aircraft."

Yang Wei replied:

"Currently, the J-10AS prototype is still undergoing adaptation tests between pods and different types of ammunition. In addition, 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 knew this.

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

However, for the 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 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 unbridled 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 also immediately became happy:

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

For a moment, 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 did see 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 began, 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.

This is especially true when it comes to public reporting.

Two types 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, it is 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.

"Well...let's do some publicity."

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 to promote the J-10E of the same model and sequence. After all, Thailand may soon make a final decision. The purchasing decision is..."

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

While the two were chatting together, 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 Rongfei Group and Air Force 131, 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 rushing to attend two games in one day, this time Chang Haonan had plenty of time.

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

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

At about three o'clock in the afternoon 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 reflected 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 wasn't 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 some 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 be better."

"Speak of it."

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...it's not surprising."

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

"But I don't think it will be a big deal if I'm stimulated."

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

"The first is 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."

"As for 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 talk about being stimulated...there is indeed a country that will be stimulated, but it's just not in Europe..."

"Not in Europe?"

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

"USA?"

"That's not true, is it?"

Chang Haonan quickly waved his hand:

"It's just a third-generation aircraft. It's definitely not that big of a deal for the Americans... Besides, they're keeping an eye on Aiwuhan right now, so I'm afraid they don't have that much energy to pay attention to us."

"That is……"

Song Wencong was a little confused.

"I think what Mr. Chang is talking about may be..."

Yang Wei next to him heard some clues:

"India?"