Chapter 550 The second fighter J-18
The news of the successful establishment of the fighter project, like a gust of wind, quickly spread throughout Tianfeng Technology Company, and many employees talked about it.
"J-30 Wyvern! Haha......"
"Wyvern, I like this code name."
"J-30 fighter, Wyvern! This sense of accomplishment is simply leveraged! ”
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The majority of employees are eyebrows, as if they are celebrating the New Year, and they are talking about the J-30 fighter with a happy face, obviously, not only Li Tianfeng likes the J-30, everyone is the same, and they also like it very much.
Of course, everyone still knows the basic secrecy, and it was just a heated discussion in the factory, and the news did not spread to Tianfeng Technology Company.
When everyone was discussing the J-30 fighter, Li Tianfeng, Zhou Yiding, Lei Yong, and Li Dawu were in the conference room, and everyone reported to Zhang Haiping on the situation of the J-30 fighter, and Zhang Haiping listened to the report on behalf of the military.
The J-30 fighter, the fourth-generation fighter, the stealth single-seat heavy fighter of both sides, the overall technical level and comprehensive performance are above the F22 fighter. The main design parameters are as follows:
Length: 20.18 meters.
Wingspan: 15.8 metres
Height: 5.16 meters
Empty weight: 15600 kg
Maximum take-off weight: 39800 kg
Thrust: two turbofan 25B engines, 2×128 kN, 2×178 kN (afterburner)
Max speed: Mach 3.5
Range: 2800 nautical miles
Combat radius: 560 nautical miles
Practical ceiling: 22,000 meters
Radar......
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Compared with the American F22 fighter, the size of the aircraft is slightly larger, but the empty weight of the aircraft is significantly lighter, such as the empty weight of the F22 fighter is 19,700 kg, and the empty weight of the J-30 fighter is only 15,600 kg, which is 4,100 kg lighter. That is, a weight of more than 4 tons.
In addition to using advanced design technology, the J-30 fighter uses a large number of Hercules materials and non-metallic composite materials.
Polymeric composites (KM) of heat-processed plastics (12%) and man-made fibers (10%) are also widely used on the F22 aircraft. The proportion of composite materials (KM) used in series production machines is up to 35% by weight.
The J-30 fighter uses "Hercules" materials and various composite materials, and the proportion of these materials (by weight) reaches an astonishing 57%, which is much higher than that of the F22 fighter.
If not for the adoption of advanced ones. Large airborne equipment, such as advanced phased array control radar and advanced fire control software and hardware equipment, these things account for a lot of weight, otherwise, the empty weight of the J-30 fighter will be lighter.
The lighter the empty weight, the J-30 fighter can carry more fuel, more weapons and ammunition, and especially the number of missiles.
That is, the J-30 fighter compared to the F22 fighter. More firepower, stronger strike power, longer range, and a larger combat radius.
In terms of range, the maximum range of the J-30 fighter reaches 2800 nautical miles, and the maximum range of the F22 fighter is 1600 nautical miles, which is 1200 nautical miles more, and the combat radius is larger than that of the F22 fighter.
J-30 fighter. It adopts a very advanced aerodynamic layout and has super cruise capability. With the strong thrust of two turbofan 25B engines, it can continue to cruise at Mach 3.
In addition, the airborne radar, fire control system, avionics system, stealth performance, etc. also surpass the F22 fighter in an all-round way.
Li Tianfeng not only reported to Zhang Haiping the performance parameters of the J-30 fighter. It also reported on the research and development of the J-30 fighter's airborne radar, fire control system, avionics system, etc.
After listening to the report, Zhang Haiping's understanding of the J-30 fighter was more comprehensive and in-depth. Zhang Haiping said happily: "Mr. Li, I am really looking forward to such an advanced fighter, no, not only I am looking forward to it, but the entire military top brass is looking forward to it." ”
Li Tianfeng smiled slightly, and said confidently: "Minister Zhang, it is estimated that in another one or two months, our fighter will be completely fully designed, and after passing the comprehensive design review, it will be able to enter the trial production stage." ”
"Great, I didn't think about it, your development is progressing so fast." Zhang Haiping was happy for a while. "Mr. Li, I heard that the design of airborne radar and fire control system is also under the general technical guidance of Tianfeng Technology Company."
Li Tianfeng said proudly: "Minister Zhang, that's a must!" ”
On the one hand, Li Tianfeng has this technical strength, on the other hand, Li Tianfeng is responsible for the overall design, and the design of these things must also be led by Li Tianfeng.
After visiting Tianfeng Technology Company and listening to Li Tianfeng's report, Zhang Haiping happily returned to the capital, and it is estimated that he will make a special report to the military top level overnight.
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On the one hand, the reputation of Tianfeng Technology Company is there, and on the other hand, I heard that the military high-level officials have greeted the relevant departments.
Export fighter, the king of the third-generation fighters, the aircraft model J-18!
For a long time, the model of the J-18 was suspended, and this time it was used as a model of Tianfeng Technology Company's export fighter.
Compared with the secrecy and low-key of the J-30 fighter, the development of the J-18 fighter is obviously much more high-profile, almost public, and there is special publicity on the official website of Tianfeng Technology Company.
On the official website, the pictures, basic design parameters, and main performance of the J-18 fighter were all publicized, and everything was clear.
On the Internet, especially in some military forums, the discussion about the J-18 fighter is hot.
"I didn't think about it, Tianfeng Technology Company started the development of new fighters so soon!"
"In terms of design parameters and design performance, the J-18 fighter is very advanced, much more advanced than the F16 fighter."
"In front of the J-18 fighter, the F16 is a fart, and it can't be compared at all!"
"Yes, among all the third-generation fighters, there is no fighter that can compare to the J-18 fighter."
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Domestic websites and military forums are hot, and international attention to the J-18 fighter is not small. Not only the major military powers pay attention to the J-18 fighter, but some aviation industry enterprises also pay attention to this fighter.
In a Western country, a well-known aviation industry enterprise.
Speaking of this company, it can be described as a big name, and when it comes to the fighters they have developed, it is even more thunderous. is such a famous enterprise, several senior executives of the enterprise sit together, also talking about the J-18 fighter.
"It seems that it is possible that this is the main fighter of the Chinese side, positioning the most advanced third-generation fighter, and the target positioning is very clear."
"Well, it seems that the Chinese side is ready to develop this new fighter to equip the army, and form a combination of fourth-generation aircraft and third-generation aircraft with their J-20 fighters. Ready to increase their air force in general. ”
"Yes, I think it's the same plan, but it's very incomprehensible, this time it's so high-profile, according to my understanding of the Chinese side, the other party is generally mysterious and secretive, and this time it's basically open."
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These executives. Talking about the J-18 fighter, I admire this fighter in my heart. thinks that this is the most advanced and the most outstanding comprehensive performance in the third-generation fighter, but it is a little puzzling that Tianfeng Technology Company is so high-profile that there is no need to keep it secret.
Of course, Tianfeng Technology Company does not need to keep it secret, because this is an export-oriented fighter, and the publicity work is also as extensive as possible. It's just that on the website of Tianfeng Technology Company, it is not explicitly stated that this is a dedicated export type.
When the J-18 fighter was famous and in the limelight, Tahir and his entourage from Pakistan came to Tianfeng Technology Company again. This time, it was no longer the previous Major General Wang who accompanied Tahir and others, but Lieutenant General Liu of the General Staff.
Li Tianfeng is no stranger to Lieutenant General Liu, he has had a one-sided relationship, and the specifications of the accompanying personnel are higher, which shows that Tahir's visit to Tianfeng Technology Company this time is completely substantial.
The Pakistani high-level has decided to jointly develop with Tianfeng Technology Company, and is ready to order J-18 fighters.
The two sides met officially for the third time, and after a greeting in the reception room, everyone talked and laughed, and after chatting for a while, the topic gradually entered the substance.
Lieutenant General Liu said: "Mr. Li, this time Pakistan Fang came with full sincerity, and the research fund of 1.2 billion yuan you mentioned before is not a problem. ”
Tahir said: "Yes, we are very satisfied with the J-18 fighter, His Excellency the President has officially authorized it, and this time I am the plenipotentiary to formally negotiate with you." ”
Li Tianfeng said: "Mr. Tahir, I am very happy to cooperate with you, the J-18 fighter, as we negotiated last time, will sell you for 26 million US dollars, but the advance payment is not less than 30%. ”
Tahir said: "Mr. Li, there is no problem, in addition, I heard that the number '8' is an auspicious number for you, and we will give 1.28 billion for the research fund." ”
Li Tianfeng was happy, he didn't expect that the Pakistani side also understood China's populism, "8" is indeed an auspicious number, and the other party took the initiative to add an additional 80 million US dollars, with obvious goodwill, but Li Tianfeng likes it.
Li Tianfeng stood up and shook hands with Tahir, "Welcome to your country to become the first user of the J-18 fighter!" ”
Tahir stood up and said happily: "Mr. Li, happy cooperation." ”
The matter was basically negotiated, and then the two sides discussed some specific details in detail, and then the two sides signed a formal contract.
Pakistan ordered 160 J-18 fighters from Tianfeng Technology Company, with a total contract value of 4.16 billion US dollars, equivalent to about 26 billion yuan.
That's a big contract!
After Li Tianfeng signed his name on the contract, he was overjoyed and did not think that the Pakistani side had ordered 160 J-18 fighters in one go.
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