When Liu Wei and the others smashed Huanglong and entered the laidao family's lair, Li Tingxuan was walking on the beach with Du Yanning on the mainland, far away from the mainland.

Du Yanning's retirement has been decided, and the successor is Li Tingxuan, who has performed well over the years.

"Lao Wang of the Third Department called me, and the things were received, and the Navy was very satisfied, and Mr. Luo also praised the comrades of the Third Department by name at the General Staff Conference."

Li Tingxuan smiled and didn't answer.

The old Wang that Du Yanning said was Wang Xueming of the Third Division, and Luo was always General Luo Zhigang, chief of the General Staff.

"Lao Wang thanked us very much, and said that he would personally report to Mr. Luo and help us win a second-class merit, but I refused."

"It's supposed to be a favor, and without the help of the three departments, we can't handle this matter."

Du Yanning smiled and appreciated Li Tingxuan's behavior of not being greedy for merit.

Intelligence work was originally afraid of seeing the light, but now the Third Department has come forward, and even if something goes wrong, it is still the business of the Third Department, and it will not affect the Military Intelligence Bureau, that is, the Second Intelligence Department. A collective second-class merit doesn't make much sense, and it's still a hot potato in your hands, so you can't be sure how much trouble there will be in the future.

"Lao Wang also wants to ask us for a favor."

"Help?" Li Tingxuan was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile, "We have become a charity." ”

"No way, the brother's department's business is our business. Besides, Mr. Luo mentioned this matter at the conference, and asked us to work together. ”

"What's the matter?"

"I am going to introduce F-35 fighters, and I will also purchase production patents and establish a production line in China."

"It's no secret."

"Unlike the information obtained before, it is said that the decision to purchase is a Marine Corps type, which is intended to be used to equip the two aircraft-carrying destroyers under construction."

Li Tingxuan immediately heard the meaning of this sentence, and his expression became very surprised.

There are a total of three models of the F-35, namely the Air Force Type A, the Marine Corps Type B, and the Navy Type C.

Relatively speaking, the most mature, the most reliable, the cheapest, and the best comprehensive surname is the A type, and the B type not only has an excess of empty weight, a sharp reduction in maneuverability, a reduced bomb carrying capacity, and a shortened range, but also has research and development risks, as well as unpredictable price increase factors.

In addition to the US Marine Corps, only the British Royal Navy considered buying Type B.

Because the mass production of the B type has been delayed again and again, the US Marine Corps has considered abandoning this fighter, and the British Royal Navy plans to modify the "Queen Elizabeth" class aircraft carrier under construction, cancel the jumping deck, add electromagnetic catapults, and purchase the C type developed for the US Navy.

At this time, Ben abandoned the original plan of the A-type and purchased the B-type in favor of the B-type, which undoubtedly added impetus to this fighter threatened by dismounting.

"How much did Ben pay?" Li Tingxuan rubbed his hands, and finally came to some strength.

"R&D investment is $2.6 billion, the unit price of directly purchasing 48 aircraft from the United States does not exceed $150 million, and the production license of 180 aircraft costs $6 billion, and the total investment will not be less than $24 billion when you count the expenses for later maintenance, system upgrades, and related equipment."

"Counting the production expenses of this enterprise, the unit price is more than 200 million US dollars."

"Pretty much."

"For the sake of two small aircraft carriers, the little devil is really willing to spend money."

"Who told us to be aggressive?" Du Yanning smiled and said, "It's just that Benkong originally planned to buy more than 100 A-types to replace the F-1 and F-4J. Saving this expenditure will cost billions of dollars more, but it will greatly reduce the burden of logistical support. It is still more cost-effective to calculate the long-term account. ”

"Type B is much worse than Type A except for the take-off and landing surname, which is a big loss."

"Isn't it the same? The F-35 was not an air superiority fighter in the first place, and it was said that it was willing to invest a huge amount of money, mainly because the United States was unwilling to sell the F-22A, forcing it to save the country and obtain relevant technology through the purchase of production licenses, so as to speed up the development progress of its own heavy fighter. ”

Li Tingxuan smiled and shook his head, technology can't be bought at all.

The technical strength of this book is not bad, and it even surpasses the United States in many fields. For example, the radio frequency tubes on the phased array radar developed by the United States are produced by Yuben. The problem is that for decades, the company has been pursuing a unilateral policy, following the United States closely, and has no ability to read independently.

If you can't even decide what you want to do, no matter how advanced the technology is, it's useless.

In the 80s of the last century, with the rapid development of the economy, he was very ambitious and engaged in an FS-X program, hoping to get rid of the United States and develop a third-generation fighter with the world's advanced level alone. As a result, before the project was implemented, the United States intervened sideways, allowing Ben to spend a huge amount of money to make an enlarged version of the F-16, that is, the F-2 fighter. The R&D team, which relied on the development of the F-1 combat trainer, also suffered heavy losses.

Laughing and laughing, Li Tingxuan did not forget to get down to business. "What can we do to help the three departments?"

"Like last time, steal something."

Li Tingxuan has a big head, could it be that the second department specializes in stealing chickens and dogs?

"The authorities have not yet approved this arms purchase contract, but have only confirmed their intention to purchase them. In accordance with the requirements of the local authorities, the Loma Company will send some parts and components of the F-35B to the local authorities, first, to let the Japanese be involved in the research and development work, and second, to let the local authorities have a deep understanding of this fighter and strive to sign a purchase contract as soon as possible. ”

"The Yankees are very positive."

"There is no way, the US Congress has vetoed the $3.7 billion grant for the development of the F-35B in the next fiscal year, and if the research and development funds cannot be obtained as soon as possible, the mass production of the F-35B will definitely be delayed, and the United Kingdom and Italy will definitely have new friendships."

"Add a book, and it won't necessarily be much better."

"Not necessarily, when our aircraft carrier makes trouble in the South China Sea, the most painful thing is the book."

"Egg pain?" Li Tingxuan was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Du Yanning to know such a fashionable word.

"Don't you understand? Don't think that just because I sit in the office all day, I don't know the outside world. Du Yanning smiled and said, "If it weren't for us making a scene, we wouldn't have changed to purchasing Type B." The initial investment of 2.6 billion US dollars can basically ensure the smooth mass production of Type B. Even if there is additional research and development funds, it will be much easier for the rich man to bargain with the scheming British and the stingy Italians. ”

"So, we'll have to get involved."

"We can't stop this, if we mess up, no one will be able to step down."

Li Tingxuan frowned, not understanding what Du Yanning meant.

"There is only one thing in the three parts, the one we need the most."

"What?"

"The F-135 engine, even if you can't get the whole engine, you have to find a way to get the core engine."

"How is that possible!?" Li Tingxuan almost jumped.

The F-135 is the most advanced aero engine in the world today, derived from the F-22A's F-119 engine, but with an increased flow rate and a maximum thrust of eighteen tons.

If it is possible to catch up in the fields of electronics, materials, and aerodynamic design, then in aviation power, without decades of accumulation, no country, including Russia, can surpass the United States.

The Russian T-50 is in the sky, because there is no suitable engine, the shape design is nondescript and extremely complex.

The J-20 is also in the sky, affected by the same factors, just a demonstrator similar to the YF-22, without a fourth-generation high-thrust aero engine, don't want to form combat effectiveness.

If the F-135 is obtained, the J-20 will not only be mass-produced within five years, but the overall surname will definitely be no less than the F-22A.

The United States must look at such a treasure very strictly, and it will not allow the slightest mistake.

"You've got to figure it out."

"What can you do?" Li Tingxuan smiled bitterly and said, "Even if this thing is placed in front of me, there is no way to get close, I don't want my subordinates to die." ”

"You can get fuel cells and fire control chips, there should be a way, right?"

"You promised to come down?"

Du Yanning nodded and said: "Lao Wang and I have been comrades-in-arms for decades, I have never owed anyone in my life, but I owe him countless favors, and I can't refuse." ”

Li Tingxuan smiled bitterly and shook his head. Du Yanning said simply, but the people under him had to work hard.

"If you feel in difficulty, I'll call Lao Wang and push this matter off, but it's ......"

"But what?" Li Tingxuan's ears are very pointed.

"Lao Wang said that they have a hidden line buried in the book and sent back something, we must be interested."

"What's that?"

"This version of the FOS plan."

"What!?" Li Tingxuan's eyes widened suddenly.

"It has nothing to do with us, it should be a copy of the United States. I don't know where I got some technology and invested a huge amount of scientific research funds in it. The specific stage has been reached, and Lao Wang is not very clear. It's just that I want to offer cooperation, and Lao Wang will definitely not refuse. ”

Li Tingxuan gritted his teeth, looking very hesitant.

What he was thinking, Du Yanning knew very well. "If we can find out and get some clues, we're going to have to use the best scientists."

"I understand, it's just ......"

"You think it through, don't rush to make a decision."

"What else is there to consider? The business of the three parts is our business. Li Tingxuan smiled and said, "This favor, we can help." It's just that in this operation, I have to plan it well, and maybe I have to go abroad. I'll report back to you when I'm done with this. ”

"Don't worry, I'll go back tomorrow. I've been in this place for a long time, and my bones have come loose. I really don't know how to live after retirement. ”

"Then don't retreat."

"Do you want to be beautiful, do you want me to do my best and die? I haven't realized it yet, and after decades of fighting for the country, it's time to enjoy the blessings. ”

Du Yanning shook his head while laughing.

Seeing Du Yanning walking towards the beach hotel where he was staying, Li Tingxuan stopped his steps and did not follow.

What Du Yanning was thinking, Li Tingxuan was also very clear. An old comrade like him, who has long been accustomed to getting up early and going to bed late, is really a big problem in his life after retirement.

When Du Yanning walked away, Li Tingxuan got into the off-road vehicle that had been following him and took out the phone.

Helping the three departments is just an excuse, what Li Tingxuan wants is this version of the FOS plan. Only in this way can there be a reason to get Yuan Changqing out of the madhouse and figure out Liu Wei's situation.

Besides, it shouldn't be difficult for Liu Wei and them to blow up a submarine and get an engine.

(To be continued)