In the later Peace Models (Peace Pearls) project, China shipped two J-8II fighter jets and a mock-up to Grumman's Bispig factory in the United States, where the two sides completed the installation and testing of the aircraft's avionics system, and then flew to Edwards Air Force Base for a full-scale test flight. The U.S. side used the 6510th Squadron of the "Air Force Flight Test Center" at Edwards Base, and the U.S. test flight project supervisor was a veteran test pilot with 5,700 flight hours and had written textbooks for the U.S. military flight school. At the same time, about 20 Chinese technicians went to the Grumman factory and Dayton Air Force Base for training and study.

The all-round test flight has enabled the United States to thoroughly master all the technical capabilities of this fighter, which China considers to be the most advanced fighter, and there is no secret surname to speak of.

Therefore, Fred mentioned providing technical guidance and opening the test flight base for test flights, Zhang Feng knew that the other party must be playing some kind of ghost idea again, these Yankees, at critical moments, want to take advantage of any advantage.

Of course, Tu Jida also thought about this, he said: "We have carried out a full wind tunnel experiment, we are very confident in this fighter, retrofitting avionics, this kind of project will not lead to a big change in the whole aircraft, it is completely within our capabilities, we have carried out a technical risk assessment in advance." ”

"However, we are not optimistic about your capabilities, to be honest, you have never designed a brand new aircraft, this kind of aircraft, there will be all kinds of problems, these, our company has a strong technical strength, can help you solve." Fred said.

Song Wencong next to him was a little annoyed, but he also knew that the other party was right, his country's aviation industry, after ten years of catastrophe, can maintain the current situation, which is already very good, this kind of similar to researching a new fighter, in the design, there will be all kinds of problems.

"We are confident that any problems during the test flight will be resolved." Song Wencong said.

Fred shook his head: "We can't put our avionics system on a fighter plane that has a lot of technical risks and could die, I'm sorry, I still have to hurry." ”

This is really a dog's eye and a low eye! Although Tu Jida and Song Wencong both knew that the other party was just putting pressure on themselves, this was enough to make the two angry.

Seeing that the negotiations were about to collapse, Zhang Feng hurriedly said: "I can make a compromise proposal, first give the Chinese side half a year, so that their airframe can fly normally without any problems, so that the United States can rest assured that the avionics system can be installed on it, and if there is a problem, the Chinese side can make further improvements, if it really can't be solved, out of great friendship, let the American technicians help improve it." ”

When Tu Jida heard this, half a year was a bit tight, but if the funds were in place, it would be possible to get a new fighter.

"That's fine, but the modification will have to be done in our company." Fred said.

After talking for a long time, it went back to the original topic?

"It's more appropriate to modify it in our Chengfei." "The design and manufacture of the aircraft is carried out in our company, and the modification is naturally in our company. ”

"No, your company doesn't have the advanced equipment we have, and it's very cumbersome to retrofit." Kashin said.

The atmosphere became tense again, and after all, the Yankees still wanted to get the plane over and study it themselves.

"I have a proposal, the United States is too far away, and it has to cross the Pacific Ocean, to be honest, the equipment that has been flown is a bit backward, so it is better to go to our newly built aircraft factory to modify and test flights!" Zhang Feng said: "Anyway, we already have a full set of testing equipment here, which can meet the requirements of modification and testing, and in this way, we can do it more secretly to avoid the hostility of some countries." ”

Some of the countries that Zhang Feng mentioned are naturally the big countries in the north, and if China improves its fighter planes with the help of the United States, the other side will be very unhappy.

When Fred heard it, although he was not in the United States, there were many engineers here, and he could completely understand this kind of fighter.

And Tu Jida feels that he can accept it, because, this modification plan was originally proposed by His Excellency Qusay, and contacting these avionics equipment was also helped by His Excellency Qusay, and the J-7 is modified like this, and the combat effectiveness will not be as high as that of the F-20, and this fighter will be introduced to the international market together with Iraq in the future, so far, the domestic air force still has no intention, and all the funds for the modification are prepared by themselves, so there is no need to worry about leaking secrets to Iraq.

The proposal was accepted by both sides, and it was considered a thing of the past.

"So, what kind of avionics do you need?" Kashin asked.

"We need the entire aircraft to use the 1553B data bus, the radar that you have installed on the F-20 fighter jets, the cockpit display system, the habitual navigation system and the onboard computer to make up the new avionics system for our entire warplane." Tu Jida said. "We are ready to introduce 50 sets in advance."

These Fred have already learned about Zhang Feng in advance, the other party just wants to modify avionics, and he also wants to sell avionics, anyway, this kind of fighter is also exported, so don't worry about too many technical leaks.

Fifty sets? When Fred heard this, he knew that it was indeed a big business, and he thought about it in his head and said, "We have made a preliminary budget, and it is about $500 million." ”

500 million US dollars, a set is 10 million, you know, the F-20 is only 11 million US dollars.

The Yankees' asking price is too ruthless, you know, even the foreign exchange reserves of the whole of China are not 500 million US dollars now.

"Mr. Fred." This time Zhang Feng spoke: "I hope you know, in fact, the modification of the J-7 fighter is an international cooperation project, the Chinese side provides the airframe, the United States modified avionics, and our side provides funds to jointly promote the international market, the object of sales, is also a relatively poor country like Asia, Africa and Latin America, the sale of your fighter will not cause competition, but if you add this kind of avionics, the cost will be too high, and you can't sell one at all. ”

Zhang Feng has already made it clear, this modified avionics is provided by you to provide technology, but the asking price cannot be too high, otherwise, you are not wronged, this money is your own, besides, you want to be so high, there is no feasible surname at all, and the plan can only fail.

After speaking, Zhang Feng looked at his watch and added: "I see that time is running out, you might as well take a plane back to the United States!" Your company's business must be urgent. ”

Fred saw this situation and knew that he really wanted a lot, if he knew that it was this Lord Cusay who paid in the end, he would not have raised the price so high: "This price is the price proposed by the company, but this time, when I go back, I will discuss with the president, and the price should come down." ”

He can't say dead, so that both sides have room to maneuver, and besides, they can add funds later!

"Up to 150 million, including the full cost of the modification, otherwise, I can go to Dassault again." Zhang Feng said.

Fred was shocked, but his face was impassive, and he said, "After returning to the company, I will give you an answer as soon as possible." ”

150 million US dollars, then, a plane is 3 million US dollars, and the profit is 1.5 million US dollars, although the profit is not low, but this is high-tech electronic technology, Fred thinks, only within the minimum that can be accepted.

Looking at Fred's passenger plane flying into the blue sky, Zhang Feng looked at the two Chinese beside him and said: "Elder Tu, Elder Song, all I can do is this." I hope that your fighter can be tested as soon as possible, and I can invest 20 million US dollars in advance for you, and I should be able to build a prototype, right? ”

Million? Tu Lao's heart blossomed, with 20 million, the prototype can be built four or five!

"No problem at all." Tu Lao said: "Your Excellency Qusay is really our great friend! ”

"I have always attached great importance to exchanges with your country, because your country will usher in a new take-off in the future!" Zhang Feng said.

"Next, I invite you to visit our aircraft production line, but now the factory is still very chaotic, because some equipment is still being installed and commissioned."

Both of them were thrilled to hear that they were invited to visit the production line, which was one of the purposes of their visit.

On the way to Zubayer, Zhang Feng thought about his investment in Chengfei, although his current funds are very tight, or this investment, however, after the successful development, the market potential is still very large, only neighboring Pakistan, I am afraid there will be dozens or even hundreds of orders, when the time comes, their own investment, will bring real benefits.

Progress has been made in improving the nose, and Zhang Feng knows that the next plan is also time to explain to these experts.

"Tu Lao, in fact, the potential of the J-7 can be further tapped." Zhang Feng said.? Tu Lao and Song Lao sat on Zhang Feng's business car, looking at Zhang Feng, and didn't understand for a while, is this person a natural talent? The improvement of the J-7 he said is already a huge progress, and now he says that the J-7 can be further transformed?

"The J-7 is improved in this way, and the over-the-horizon capability is relatively strong, but the close-range combat capability is still not very strong, in fact, as long as the wing of the J-7 is improved, the combat effectiveness can be improved to a higher level." Zhang Feng said: "This method is to modify it into a double delta wing. ”

Double delta wings? Tu Jida asked, "Is it the kind of double delta wing used by the Swedish SAABJ35 'Dragon' fighter?" ”

Zhang Feng shook his head first, and then nodded: "Yes, but not exactly." ”

(To be continued)