The so-called penny is difficult to defeat a hero, in this realistic society, to a certain extent, it can be said that you can do whatever you want if you have money, and then supplemented by a certain amount of force, it can basically be said that you can go sideways, at least in a certain area.

The same is true of the state.

If you have money, you can't do Saudi Arabia, but if you can't use force, you still don't have an all-round status.

It is not only the United States, which has both money and hard fists, and they can do whatever they want. Make standards and then change them at will, make rules and change them at will, as long as it's good for them, they don't care about anything.

The national interest is above all else, and this is true for any country.

But once even the basic security of the army becomes a problem, the polar bear will also make trouble, and will not hesitate to sell the valuable belongings of the family for money to support life.

The Russians pointed to the Su-35 with the last dignity and said, this is our best mass-produced fighter, you will definitely pay for it, and I guarantee that the inclusion of this fighter will greatly improve your combat capability.

Everything else is negotiable.

The so-called foreign power is nothing more than that.

The pilots carefully studied the visit, and the maintenance and technical personnel studied the visit and even participated in the guarantee, and there was no bottom line, and they all agreed to do so just to promote the business as soon as possible.

The rest is not in the consideration of such crude people as Li Zhan, his task is to figure out the actual combat capabilities of the Su-35. Of course, you can't believe what the seller says, and you don't know if it's a good thing to what extent it's used.

Vasily naturally became Li Zhan's temporary instructor, Li Zhan sat in the cockpit and listened to Vasily, who was standing on the boarding ladder, introduce the functional division of the cockpit, and raised questions from time to time, and Vasily answered them very actively.

In this way, at the end of the day, Li Zhan basically figured out the situation of the Su-35, and came to the conference room on time that night to report to the brigade commanders.

"Chiefs, let me start with my personal feelings. The Su-35 aircraft can be said to be a complete modernization of the Su-27. On the whole, the biggest change is the improvement of the defects of Su Liangqi, the strength of the body structure, the overall counterweight, and the optimization of the aerodynamic layout. According to the data, the performance of this aircraft has exceeded the generally accepted standard of three and a half generations of fighters. ”

"The second aspect is a couple of important changes to the aircraft, with engines and avionics being the ones they are most proud of. Especially the engine, the take-off of the Su-35 in the coordinated exercise a few days ago proved this, the thrust is greater and the acceleration is faster, which has a great impact on the air battle. As for the avionics system, I personally think that their air combat decision support system is more bright, and the others are average. ”

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Li Zhan made a detailed report from large to small for more than half an hour, and made a specific analysis of his personal understanding and preliminary evaluation of the Su-35.

When it comes to multibillion-dollar procurement contracts, the test flight reports submitted by the grassroots will affect the decision-making of the higher-level leadership organs, so the brigade commanders attach great importance to it.

Fang Chenghe's expression was serious, he glanced at the preliminary report written by Li Zhan, and asked, "In the final analysis, you have to fly to know, are you sure about the test flight tomorrow?" ”

"Yes!" Li Zhan nodded affirmatively.

Bao Guanhua said, "Tomorrow's flight is different from usual, and you can't come by temperament anymore." ”

Li Zhan said, "Political commissar, I think it's just the opposite. Tomorrow's flight will be a little more intense, and the full performance of this aircraft will only be mastered if you are infinitely close to the limit. ”

"It's a subject he's going to test fly." Fang Chenghe handed Bao Guanhua a piece of paper with more than a dozen subjects handwritten on it.

Bao Guanhua only drove the J-6, and it didn't take long for the modified J-7 to switch to political work, and he has never touched the joystick since. However, of course, he is very clear about the training subjects of the troops, and he also knows which flight maneuvers are high-risk and which ones are more commonly used.

After reading it, his brows furrowed, and he raised his head and asked Li Zhan, "All the stunts, crossing the Beiku Canyon, flying at an ultra-low altitude, and limiting the altitude and speed." Are you going to fly these subjects in one day? ”

"Yes." Li Zhan nodded affirmatively.

Bao Guanhua stopped talking and looked at Fang Chenghe.

Li Zhan said, "They only give one day, and they can only focus all the subjects on flying tomorrow." ”

Obviously, the more subjects you fly, the more comprehensive you know. However, there is no doubt that the leaders present here are aware that these subjects usually take at least five flight days to fly, and the intensity of flying in one day can be imagined.

Yang Jingshan, chief of staff of the brigade, observed the face of the brigade commander and political commissar, and then looked at the faces of several other deputy brigade commanders and deputy political commissars, and said, "Li Zhan, how many flight hours do you plan to fly these subjects in time?" ”

"Six hours, excluding the time to return to the site to replenish fuel for maintenance, the actual flight hours are five." Li Zhan said.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to bear flying high-risk subjects for five hours in a row." Fang Chenghe said in a deep voice.

Li Zhan said with a smile, "Brigade commander, our brigade often conducts ultra-high-intensity training, and we have tried to fly seven or eight hours a day, and it is no problem to fly for five or six hours. ”

Bao Guanhua said, "The ultra-high-intensity training you engage in is a single subject, and at most two or three subjects are connected. Now you are going to fly all the high-risk subjects, how to ensure safety? After all, this is someone else's plane, and no matter how bad it is, it will be difficult to do things. ”

A deputy brigade commander said, "The manufacturer said that there are not many prototypes of their aircraft, and each one of them has a heavy test flight mission. ”

In the final analysis, it was affected by Li Zhan's reputation, but paradoxically, except for Li Zhan, they didn't believe that anyone else could complete this test flight mission. If it is not difficult to make a decision on your own aircraft, the test flight work that needs to be done in the process of a new model appearing in service is itself full of high risks, and it is the test pilots who fight for their lives to fight back, and everyone is psychologically prepared. But it was someone else's plane, and if it broke down, it would involve a series of problems.

After pondering for a long time, Fang Chenghe asked the deputy brigade commander who spoke, "What is the attitude of the Russian side that agrees with us to do high-intensity test flights?" ”

The deputy brigade commander shook his head helplessly and said, "I showed them the test flight subjects, and the representative of the manufacturer said that they could fly, but if the plane broke down, we would buy it, and they would pay 100 million US dollars." Maozi is really poor and crazy. ”

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they all laughed, but they couldn't laugh at the thought of asking for 100 million dollars.

"The manufacturer means that you can fly a few laps and fly for an hour, and in this case, the plane will be theirs if there is a problem. But if they want to fly according to Li Zhanding's subjects, they will not be responsible. The deputy brigade commander said with a wry smile, "Andreevkosky directly pointed to these subjects and said that this is even more powerful than the finalized test flight, and they can't get to the bottom of it." ”

Isn't it, which new model test flight does not drop a few planes to finalize. Most of the standards of these subjects that Li Zhan wants to fly are based on the flight envelope of the Su-27, and the danger factor is certain. But on the other hand, if the No. 03 Su-35 has passed the toss of Li Zhan, it can show that this aircraft is much better than the Su-27.

This is a dilemma for us, who have a high probability of becoming the first, and perhaps the only, overseas user of the Su-35.

"I can't decide whether I can fly or not, but the brigade has to come up with a unified opinion and report to the superiors." Fang Chenghe said, "Let's talk about it." ”

Yang Jingshan is an old man, although he is only the chief of staff of the brigade, he pointed at Li Zhan and said with a smile, "Li Zhan has confidence in me, I will support it, I believe in Li Zhan's ability." ”

He is from the era of Xue Xiangdong, and there is no pressure at all to say this. If it weren't for the lack of qualifications, I'm afraid that the position of brigade commander would be his, and he would have a diploma and a diploma, and he would have military qualities, and his ability would all be there.

Yang Jingshan has no complaints, sitting on the ground and raising the price of the deputy regiment to raise the whole regiment a big hurdle over, the road ahead will only become smoother and smoother, at least it is no problem to work smoothly to the colonel and deputy army, to carry the general star not only depends on ability but also on luck, which is not something that anyone can hope for. There are so many colonels and deputy soldiers, and the three or five times that can be ranked among the generals can be counted clearly.

And how all this came about Yang Jingshan knew very well, but it was not brought by the young captain in front of him, before that he was still a pilot of the Eagle Falcon Brigade.

Speaking of which, it should be Li Zhan who complained, in terms of merit and contribution, there are only a handful of people in the whole army who speak dialects, but until now he is still the captain of the major battalion. There is nothing wrong with saying it, after all, he is only a young cadre who has been in the army for three years, and his progress is fast enough.

But Yang Jingshan knew that the last time Li Zhan bumped into Director Lin, it had some bad effects on Li Zhan's promotion, although Director Lin rounded things up for Li Zhan.

It is precisely because of this that Li Zhan has become more and more respected and loved by the officers and soldiers in the brigade, and his prestige is even higher than that of Yang Jingshan, the chief of staff. The title of captain has become the exclusive domain of Li Zhan in the 101st Brigade. When the officers and soldiers chatted, they mentioned that the captain must be referring to Li Zhan, and if it was other captains, it must be their full names and positions. The subtle change is more reflective of the real situation.

Therefore, as soon as Yang Jingshan said this, several leaders looked at Li Zhan. Maybe they were waiting for just a word or an attitude, but one thing was the same - they were all willing to believe that Li Zhan could give them and this army more confidence.

This is the power of example and the impact of benchmarking.

Li Zhan seemed to be prepared, and he said clearly, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am confident that I will be able to complete the test flight of these subjects in one day, but I cannot guarantee a safe landing." ”

This is nonsense, which flight can guarantee an absolutely safe landing?

He knew it was nonsense, but he still spoke it out, which was intended to remind the chiefs that no one could guarantee that every flight would land safely. Anything in heaven can be discovered.

He said, "I don't think I can change the subject of the test flight. All of these subjects that I want to fly are the supporting subjects of our army's combat tactics, and if the Su 35 cannot fly the best results with ease, then I think this aircraft is not worth purchasing. ”

Isn't that the purpose of a test flight a very strong reason?

Fang Chenghe made a decision in his heart, glanced left and right, and asked, "Do you have any other opinions?" ”

"I agree with Li Zhan's plan." The deputy brigade commander who had just spoken raised his hand.

Immediately afterwards, other deputy brigade commanders and deputy political commissars also expressed the same attitude, and Bao Guanhua finally said, "I agree, but I still want to emphasize the safety issue, after all, we are a combat unit, not a test flight institute." ”

Fang Chenghe said, "Okay, immediately ask the higher authorities for instructions in the name of the brigade party committee, and the preparatory work will be carried out overnight." The Russian side leaves the day after tomorrow, and we only have one day tomorrow. I have to send it when I miss this opportunity, and I am afraid it will be difficult to have such a good opportunity again. ”

As the former political commissar of the Second Division, Fang Chenghe cared more about the Su-35 than anyone else. After all, it was an old unit he had worked in for more than ten years, and his feelings were extraordinary.

After the meeting was dismissed, Fang Chenghe left Li Zhan behind and asked directly, "What do you think of Su Sanwu?" ”

Li Zhan understood what Fang Chenghe meant - whether our army should be equipped with Su-35.

"You should buy some." Li Zhan gave a vague answer, and when he saw Fang Chenghe take out a little updraw, he said in detail, "Su Sanwu is the complete body of Su Liangqi, and even if you rush to this complete body platform, you should buy a dozen or so shelves." The second is the engine, I heard Vasily say that there are two options for the power system of the Su-35, and he didn't say the specific model, but I can feel that it should be the highest level in Russia. Finally, and most importantly, we are short of fighters, especially advanced long-range fighters. ”

Fang Chenghe was still smoking and did not speak.

It took him a while before he asked, "In which direction do you think it should be equipped?" ”

This is clearly a fear that the Su-35 will be installed in other units.

Li Zhan expressed his judgment and said, "Second Division, the possibility is very high. ”

"Reason."

Li Zhan said with a smile, "The Second Division is the unit with the most experience in using Su Liangqi. Although the 300 divisions were equipped with Su 27 more than a year earlier, their actual use time was not as long as that of the 2nd division. On the other hand, the geographical location of the Second Division and the depth of our army's territorial air defense. In the more than 3 million square kilometers of the South China Sea, Xixian took off nearly 2,000 kilometers from the Zengmu Dark Sands, and there is no way for the world's active fighters to patrol the Zengmu Dark Desert except for the Su-27 series. Vasily revealed that the maximum combat radius of the Su-35 reached 1,800 kilometers. Only the Second Division of Equipment can fully play the role of the Su 35. ”

"Again, the second division has used flankers for more than ten years, and the Russian language of the old pilots, their understanding of the original Soviet-style fighters, etc., are not comparable to other troops, and I estimate that the formation of combat effectiveness will be three or two months or even shorter."

Fang Chenghe said, "The fourth-generation aircraft has come out, and many people think that it is no longer necessary to purchase Su 35." ”

"If you don't buy the Su-35, you have to continue to equip the J-10 and J-11, we lack the third-generation aircraft, and the shortage is very big. It is difficult for fourth-generation aircraft to enter service within three or five years, and even if they do, it will take a certain amount of time to go up. Moreover, according to the principle of deployment of the needle-to-wheat mang, after the fourth-generation aircraft is put into service, it will definitely be given priority to equipping the 300 divisions, and they are fighting against the strong enemy's raptor, and Su Sanwu has no power to fight back. The planes of these small countries around the South China Sea can be lifted into the air, and the Su Sanwu can actually be regarded as a knife. ”

After speaking, Li Zhan smiled.

Fang Chenghe couldn't help laughing.

Li Zhan said, "The only thing I don't really believe is that Su Sanwu is really as good as they say?" Brigade commander, it's a pity that the time is too short, otherwise I will definitely be able to fly out all the advantages and disadvantages of this aircraft in a few more test flights. ”

"If you look at it this way, no matter how good it is, it is a third-generation aircraft, not to mention the stealth ability, and the avionics system is not as powerful as they boast." Fang Chenghe said.

Slightly stunned, Li Zhan patted his head, "I'm poisoned." ”

"What poison?" Fang Chenghe asked.

Li Zhan smiled bitterly, "I fell for Shen Huoyi's poison, and my heart is to become Luoma." ”

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