On the other hand, Chen Nian had already received the news of the successful first flight of the J-20B, and there were not too many waves in his heart, because for him, this was an inevitable result.

From the very beginning of the J-22 to the current J-20B, this is just a small tip of his scientific and technological map, and even if it is achieved, it is only the first step.

But of course, he also knew that it was significant.

This means that we have completed the deployment of air combat power at medium and close ranges.

If this trend continues, when the aircraft carrier comes out, the first island chain will be firmly controlled and become a dead line, and the second island chain will also be truly included in the territory.

Now, the only thing we're missing is long-range strike capabilities.

Strategic missiles are developing, but they alone are far from enough.

There is only one thing that can really make a country form an ultra-long-range strategic deterrent:

Strategic bombers!

So, his goal is clear.

In the field of military industry, the next problem to be solved is the problem of H2O.

Under the premise that there is already the technical accumulation of J-20 and J-22, the manufacturing difficulty of H-20 has been greatly reduced, and it can be gradually put on the agenda.

But

It's all come to this point, can just one H-20 really satisfy ambitions?

Perhaps, like the J-10, it will become a springboard to open the way for further, more deterrent and suppressive equipment.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian opened the system and checked the analysis requirements of the H-20.

4.8 source points.

Compared to the accumulation of 8.6 source points on hand, it is not too much, but if it can be further split, the parsing requirements can obviously be further reduced.

But this thing can't be dismantled by itself, after all, in 2005, the H-20 project should not have been officially approved, and the design direction is uncertain.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian picked up the phone and called the chief manager Chen Guo directly.

Just a few minutes later, Chen Guo walked into his room.

"What's wrong, Xiao Nian? Something? ”

Chen Guo asked enthusiastically.

Chen Nian nodded and replied:

"Professor Chen, I really want to know something from you."

"I would like to ask, do we have a strategic bomber project that we have already approved?"

"Strategic bombers?"

Chen Guo subconsciously repeated, and then asked:

"Is the H-6K modification project counted? This is being done by the Xifei 603 Institute, which integrates new radar and avionics systems, and the engine has also been upgraded, which is a relatively large-scale transformation project. ”

"According to their report, the proportion of this transformation project in the H-6H has reached more than 90%, and the range, bomb load and electronic information capability have been greatly improved."

"In addition to this, there are several small renovation projects on the Xifei side, which are also based on the H-6H."

"It's not."

Chen Nian interrupted him.

"I'm talking about a completely new, next-generation strategic bomber."

"This one doesn't. Cheng Fei has intentions, but they can't do it, according to them, they plan to unite 603, 611, and 601 to see if there is a chance. ”

"But at present, this view has only been raised, and the stage of discussion has not yet arrived."

"That's it."

Chen Nian nodded slightly.

Sure enough, just as he thought, this H-20, which he had never seen before, has not yet shown signs of a project.

According to the timeline, under normal development, it is estimated that this project will not be officially launched until after 08 years.

Do you have to wait until that time?

Chen Nian subconsciously frowned and asked:

"Professor Chen, do you think that if we launch a large-scale strategic bomber project now, will we be able to afford it in terms of resources and economy?"

"I can't bear it."

Chen Guo replied decisively.

"In the short term, we will not be able to launch a super-large military equipment project, and the funds are completely insufficient."

"Look at how many projects are being carried out now, in addition to the projects under the Spark group, there is also the 055 project on the Navy side, and the 99A project and various strategic missile projects in the army, which are all gold-swallowing beasts."

"Engaging in strategic bombers at this point in time will not only have no benefits, but will drag down other necessary projects."

"Xiao Nian, do you have an idea?"

Chen Nian hummed and replied:

"It's a bit of an idea, but when you say that, it seems that it really can't be done."

He sighed, a look of helplessness on his face.

There is no way, in this world, the development of everything has its own objective laws.

Even if you have oneself, you must be limited to the scope of this objective law.

Technology can be obtained through parsing, but what about resources?

You can't parse it without enough material, right?

Without a talent pool, the system won't tell you how to make people, right?

If you don't have money, you can't parse a dollar money printing machine.——

Ay? It's not that it's impossible

Looking at Chen Nian's expression, Chen Guo comforted and said:

"Some things can't be rushed, we're moving fast enough, and sometimes, we need to be slow."

"Besides, the project you have at hand is not small, the Deep Blue project is still in progress, and there will be places where you need to help."

"If you really can't be idle. Then make technical preparations first, and don't actually start up. ”

Hearing this, Chen Nian's eyes lit up.

"Pre-research, you say?"

"Yes, pre-research strategic bombers."

"As long as you don't enter the physical verification link, in fact, the resources consumed are limited, and the scale of personnel can also be controlled within a certain range."

"When we were poor, many of our projects went this way."

"Or how can there be a saying that there is a service generation, a research and development generation, and a pre-research generation?"

"Makes sense!"

Chen Nian said happily.

Yes, the H-20 project is indeed very inappropriate at this point in time, and if it is forcibly launched, even if it can survive, it will be a reckless military force and will cause significant damage to the national economy.

But pre-research is different, first make technical preparations, first overcome theoretical difficulties, and when the conditions are ripe, then build it in one go.

Isn't this the path taken by the J-20 project?

If it weren't for the complete resources, no matter how awesome the technology analyzed by yourself was, it would not be possible to produce results so quickly.

This is a strategy of keeping the light and cultivating the obscure.

Thinking of this, he immediately spoke:

"I think it's okay, let's set up a group first and prepare for the pre-research work."

After a pause, he continued:

"And I don't think this project needs to be done entirely by ourselves!"

"Pull up the Russians, they are very experienced in this area, and the technology is also advanced."

"If we join forces, it's good for both parties!"

Chen Guo nodded solemnly and replied:

"Okay, I'll arrange this matter!"

After receiving his answer, Chen Nian breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction.

As a matter of fact, pulling Russia into the gang is not a temporary idea.

When he thought of the fighter, a name had already flashed through his mind.

PAK-DA。

It was a stealth strategic bomber with a variable swept wing.

If you can prostitute the technology of this aircraft, it will really make a lot of money

And on the other side, Moscow, the UAC headquarters building.

Marokov quietly drank tea and leisurely chatted with the man named Ilyushchenko opposite.

So, did they really build the fourth generation of STOVL?"

Ilyushchenko asked.

"I don't know if to regret or rejoice, but it is. And, according to our intelligence, the potential of this aircraft is much more than what they are currently showing, and in the future, they may even have variable cycle engines. ”

"By that time, this aircraft will not be your average fourth-generation aircraft – it will kill all fourth-generation aircraft."

"Where did the information come from?"

Ilyushchenko continued.

"Guess. They don't tell us stupidly, even if we're close. ”

"Okay. Are your guesses accurate? ”

"I've only guessed wrong once, at least so far, and after that time, I've recalibrated my perception of them."

Ilyushchenko smiled, knowing that Marokov was talking about the failure of the last negotiations on the AL-31FN engine.

At that time, Marokov thought that it was impossible for the other side to solve the problem of the engine on his own, so he behaved extremely tough in the negotiations.

As a result, it didn't take long for the F119 engine to turn out and slap him in the face.

Or rather, slapped in the face of all the forces that looked down on China Express Airlines from the outside.

"Well, I'll admit that your perception is keen-—— it's not easy to adjust in such a short period of time."

"So, that's why you proposed to work with them?"

Ilyushchenko asked.

Just two hours earlier, Marokov had walked into his office and subsequently handed him a proposal.

In that proposal, Marokov proposed that the UAC take the initiative to contact Huaxia 601 and 611 and do its best to seek cooperation.

According to his wording, this "best effort" even includes exchanging his own state-of-the-art technology.

Even the White Swan Tu-160, which China has coveted for more than ten years, is also listed as an alternative.

"Of course not, a single point of technical breakthrough is not enough to make me look at them differently, what really makes this proposal born is the amazing potential they have shown."

"For example? What is the potential? ”

"Change the world."

Hearing this answer, Ilyushchenko fell silent.

After a long time, he asked:

"Marokov, do you really think that we have no hope?"

Marokov smiled and replied:

"Do you need to ask? We have long run out of hope. ”

"You and I are both old people who have lived through that era, so there are some things that don't need to be said so clearly."

"However, we all know that the road that we once spilled with blood has been blocked by ourselves."

"The blood has faded in this land, and if it continues to develop, we will turn completely pale."

"But on the other hand, our neighbors are still alive."

Ilyushchenko sighed.

He is 60 years old this year, how can he not understand the little "hope" in his heart with Marokov?

It's just that it was difficult for him to convince himself to make such a risky decision.

The two sat opposite each other, and neither of them took the initiative to speak, and after a long time, Ilyushchenko continued to ask:

"Do you really think it's possible? With the help of technical cooperation, to trigger a new round of cooperation, and then use their power to open the road again? ”

"I don't know."

Marokov replied honestly.

"But at least, in their hands, I saw the scythe that opened the way."

"You won't find this scythe anywhere else in the world."

Ilyushchenko frowned slightly, and his heart seemed to be experiencing some kind of strong struggle.

Then he spoke:

"Then do as you say, and let's try."

"Even if we can't achieve the ultimate goal, getting the technology of the fourth-generation aircraft is a major achievement for us."

A few days later, Marokov arrived in the imperial capital.

It was still Wang Ming who received him, but this time, the way the two got along with each other changed subtly.

If the two were friends before, but they were more friends in terms of interests, then this time, Marokov really gave his heart.

He not only brought Wang Ming special vodka and bacon sausages, but even bought a mechanical watch that is not very common in China out of his own pocket as Wang Ming's birthday gift.

This made Wang Ming a little surprised, but he was also getting used to it.

"Marokov, you're so polite, you know, I can't take your gifts."

"It's okay, then you can hand it over to your discipline inspection department, and let them check it before giving it to you. This watch is only worth a few hundred dollars, and if that doesn't work, then I'll have to complain to the embassy."

Wang Ming laughed, the two hugged each other, and then sat down in the office.

"I've already received a note about the purpose of your visit this time, and to be honest, I'm not surprised—just strange why you're so late."

Marokov spread his hands helplessly and replied:

"There is no way, our process is too bloated, and it will take at least a few months for the application to be approved."

"Ming, don't blame me, I didn't mean to snub you."

"Of course, of course."

Wang Ming didn't break it down, but changed the topic and started talking about business directly.

"So, the direction you want to cooperate in is the fourth-generation aircraft?"

Marokov nodded and replied:

"Yes, that's our weakest part, and we hope to learn something from it that will feed back into our own fourth-generation aircraft research."

Such an answer can be regarded as open and honest, and the sincerity shown in it is also visible to the naked eye.

"And what are you going to trade it for?"

Wang Ming continued to ask.

"Everything you want."

"Everything? Then we want Sarmat. ”

Ming, don't kid me, we haven't made this thing ourselves. But you're too well informed, I remember that we only spoke to a very small number of you about Sarmat's plans. ”

"Obviously, they gave me the information and asked me to negotiate with you."

Wang Ming said seriously.

"So this condition is true?"

"Then it's up to you to come up with something else of the same value."

Hearing this, Marokov breathed a sigh of relief.

Start the price on the ground and pay back on the spot.

Sarmat is absolutely impossible to give, this thing is still in the pre-research stage, and it can't be given if you want to.

However, he was well prepared for the other quid pro quo.

"How's the Tu-160?"

Wang Ming, who was on the other side, shook his head and replied:

"Not enough."

Then, without waiting for Marokov's answer, he continued bluntly:

"Something we're going to update."

"For example, the Tu-160 that can be invisible."

Marokov's heart jumped suddenly, and then, with wide eyes, he asked:

"You guys. . . To be a strategic bomber? ”

Wang Ming smiled and replied:

"Yes."

"And, we need a little, little help from you."

Marokov breathed a long sigh of relief and continued to ask:

"Can we work together?"

His tone was full of anticipation.

This is a huge opportunity, and if he can get this opportunity, then he has hope in his heart

It could even become a reality!

"I can't."

Wang Ming replied decisively.

Seeing that Marokov bowed his head in disappointment, he continued:

"You can participate, though."

(End of chapter)