Chapter 83: Is This a J-20 or a Space Shuttle? This is the cry of more than one billion people in China!
The electromagnetic deflagration pulse engine in front of them kept roaring in front of their eyes!
In a short moment, burst out with huge energy!
Even, they could hear the sound of the electromagnetic deflagration in the engine.
The most important thing is what Jiang Chen said just now!
And that's just the performance of military thrust!
I really didn't expect that the full power operation they thought just now was just military thrust.
This is equivalent to the fact that it has been tested with conventional performance just now, and it is not even running at full power!
Thinking of this, everyone's pupils shook dramatically, and they looked incredible.
"Hiss"
"This is the real afterburner thrust??"
"Was it just military thrust just now?? And how much military thrust does it reach? β
Lu Yuanhang gasped and was shocked!
The trembling hand showed the unrest in his heart, and he eagerly asked for the answer he wanted.
Hear this question.
Jiang Chen entered a string of characters on the computer, and a line of data jumped out in an instant!
"Its military thrust, reached. 330KNοΌ (1KN = 0.102 tons of thrust.) οΌ
"That's close to thirty-three tons of thrust!"
He nodded in satisfaction.
This time, this data is in line with the performance of the sixth-generation aero engine!
However.
For a moment, there was silence in the institute.
All that remains is the engine, which is still running violently at full power, and is still roaring!
"How many tons of thrust?"
"Thirty-three tons of thrust? Or military thrust?? β
"That's outrageous, isn't it??"
Zhao Xiu's eyes widened, his face was full of horror, he was frightened by this number!
Even if he is not an academic expert in the field of aerospace at all, he knows how terrifying a thrust of 33 tons is!
"Even the military thrust is comparable to the maximum thrust of the previous deflagration pulse engine!"
"Not to mention the Turbofan-15 or something!"
Lu Yuanhang's words were filled with intense excitement.
Although he knows that after replacing the new materials, the performance of the aero engine will be greatly improved!
But I didn't expect that the improvement could be so big!
Even if it is the best F135 engine of Eagle Sauce, the military thrust is only 124KN, which is not 1/3 of this performance!
A military thrust of 33 tons is equivalent to more than double the maximum afterburner thrust of others!
This is no less than a reborn improvement for any fighter!
Waiting for everyone to calm down.
Jiang Chen continued to read the next piece of data:
"Maximum thrust (afterburner) performance!"
"It was a bit unexpected to me, and it actually had a maximum thrust close to 48 tons!"
"I'm almost ahead of schedule!"
Originally, he estimated that the electromagnetic pulse deflagration engine with a new alloy material would be replaced.
The maximum thrust should be about 46 tons, but it turned out to be more than two tons of thrust!
After thinking about it carefully, this should be the credit of the new alloy material.
After all, this material is higher than the requirements in the engine development design drawing.
Hear this performance data.
"Hiss 48 tons of maximum thrust? This thrust data."
"It's hard to imagine that our turbofan-15 engine only has a maximum thrust of 18 tons."
"But it's normal, the military push is close to 33 tons, and the maximum thrust is 48 tons!"
"That's 48 tons, Eagle Sauce's XA-100, isn't it only 20 tons of thrust?"
"This thrust, even on a space rocket, can't be considered too low"
Lu Yuanhang and others have been mentally prepared!
I'm not too surprised by this number!
After all, the military thrust can reach 33 tons, and the maximum thrust of 48 tons is considered a normal range.
It's just that this maximum thrust is more than 2.5 times that of fifth-generation fighters such as F22 and F35!
This means that as long as this engine is equipped!
Whether it's a regular cruise speed or a maximum speed, it's better than any fifth-generation fighter!
Now.
The entire engine finally stopped, and the roar that filled the laboratory completely dissipated.
All kinds of data are being calculated.
Looking at the tail nozzle of the engine, several academicians of the Aviation Academy were amazed.
"This heat dissipation performance is really fantastic!"
"In such a short period of time, all of its own heat energy was dissipated?"
"The temperature is still dropping rapidly"
The scene in front of them really made them feel incredible!
Maintaining maximum thrust for several minutes.
After a short period of time, the engine vent had actually returned to its silver appearance.
That's amazing!
You know, a few minutes at maximum power is enough to turn the entire tail vent red!
This new alloy material has outstanding performance in terms of withstand the upper limit of temperature and its own strength!
Even the heat dissipation performance is almost unique.
"But more importantly!"
"The fuel consumption rate of this engine has dropped by more than 20% again!"
"Even at full power and maximum thrust, its maintenance time has been increased by nearly 40%"
Jiang Chen glanced at the fuel consumption displayed on it and spoke.
Hear this.
There was almost a burst of ecstasy on everyone's faces!
"At maximum thrust, the maintenance time has been increased by 40%?"
"Combined fuel consumption has dropped by 20% again!"
It goes without saying how important fuel consumption is for a fighter!
This means a larger combat radius, a higher cruising range, and a fighter that can't fly far is inherently disabled.
The maximum thrust duration is increased by 40%, which is even more precious for a heavy air superiority aircraft like the J-20!
That's equivalent to a 100-meter sprint, more than 40% faster than others!
This is an incredible increase in performance for any fighter.
Although said.
Even the military thrust performance has exceeded the maximum thrust of others by nearly double!
But who of them would dislike a better engine?
"The last bit of data, that's the temperature margin!"
"The maximum temperature of this aero engine is: 2500 degrees, and the maximum temperature of the engine is 2700 degrees!"
"Margin 200 degrees!"
After Jiang Chen said the last set of data!
In an instant!
All the researchers in the audience had irrepressible surprise on their faces!
After all, no matter how good the metal material is, there will be performance aging, and the upper limit of the temperature that can be withstood will drop after each use!
So the higher the margin of an engine, the longer its service life!
It can even be used for thousands of hours!
This is something that no heavy fighter has been able to do before.
Jiang Chen had a smile on his face and said:
"Aero engine R&D project! It's officially a success! β
"Let's be for this sixth-generation aero engine in the true sense of the word!"
"All cheer!!"
Just when everyone is excited.
Lin Congli, who was standing on the side and watching silently, opened his mouth and said:
"Chief Engineer Jiang, this time it really opened my eyes!"
"I can only describe the comprehensive performance of this aero engine as breathtaking!"
"I can't imagine how far our fighter can achieve with this engine"
Dean Lin's mood at the moment is also indescribable in words!
This kind of terrifying performance data is probably equipped on a fourth-generation aircraft like the J-10.
The performance that comes into play can probably beat any fifth-generation aircraft!
It is not impossible to even let the J-8 challenge the F22.
Come to think of it.
"Whether it's a new alloy material!"
"It's still this sixth-generation EMP deflagration engine."
Lin Congli looked at everyone present and continued to speak:
"Whatever and all resources, manpower, and costs!"
"Our Academy of Sciences must manufacture and produce it at the fastest speed!"
"Let our J-20 and even J-15 and J-10 also use this aero engine!"
This is not just an order issued by the Academy of Sciences!
It's not just the supreme directives that have been conveyed from above!
"Yes!"
Including Jiang Chen, everyone replied in unison.
It's not just about accomplishing the tasks done above.
And not just for the entire institute and the Academy of Sciences!
It's even more for the Chinese Air Force!
And the more than a billion people who have been looking forward to this day for a hundred years!
Two days later.
Inside the Air Force Flight Test Base of the Academy of Sciences.
Several elite pilots were directly called over!
Orders await here at the airport!
"This time, you won't ask me to test some old fighter again, will you?"
"What J-6, J-8??"
"I've already flown it, huh? Could it be that the Academy of Sciences got the Taiwan Jian-5 master? β
Li Jianfei muttered to himself with a puzzled face.
All this time!
Whether it was him or several other pilots, he was testing all kinds of old fighters almost all the time!
And he flew almost all the styles of old fighters!
He doubted that he, the ace pilot, had become a test pilot of an old-fashioned fighter!
Just as several people were guessing about it.
At this time.
Jiang Chen and Lu Yuanhang walked over!
"Chief Engineer Jiang, Academician Lu!!"
"This time, what is the fighter we test-flew ??"
"You won't really let me test fly the J-5. Can that thing still be opened?? β
Li Jianfei scratched his head and asked with curiosity on his face.
Although the performance of the new engine is really good.
But every time he flew and tested, he was afraid to blow up these fighters that had been retired for many years!
Hear this.
Lu Yuanhang shook his head and said to Li Jianfei.
"This test is particularly important!"
"It's up to you, Captain Li, to conduct the test flight!"
"Be careful not to have any surprises!"
"In case of any accident, escape as soon as possible"
Again, he repeated the clichΓ©.
"Yes!!" Li Jianfei's face suddenly became serious.
Several people slowly walked into the hangar.
At this moment, a completely different fighter plane is quietly parked in place!
Like a prostrate eagle, the streamlined wings, and the particularly pronounced flat cabin!
"Today, I'm going to test this J-20 for a test flight??"
"The latest J-20 fighter?"
Li Jianfei's heart was full of excitement at the moment, and his smile couldn't be suppressed!
This is not just the fifth-generation fighter J-20, he can see at a glance, the tail is equipped with a new engine!
This is obvious, that is, after a long period of testing, the new engine was installed on the J-20, the strongest heavy air superiority aircraft in China!
finally made him wait for this moment and can test fly the brand-new J-20!
"Chief Engineer Jiang, Academician Lu, can we test the flight once!"
"My driving time on the J-20 is no less than that of Captain Li!"
"At the beginning of my service, I basically drove J-15 and J-20!"
A few pilots next to him asked a little uncontrollably.
This is a J-20 equipped with a new engine!
Who wouldn't want to make their first test flight for an ace pilot? This may be the biggest temptation for them!
Listen to these words.
"During this time, the J-20 will always be in flight tests!"
"So you don't have to worry, you all have a chance!"
"There may be unexpected situations in this test, so let Captain Li do it first!"
Jiang Chen slowly explained.
After all, Li Jianfei has the longest flight time and service time.
And it is also one of the most delicate and stable driving skills.
Let him make the first flight, more assured!
A moment later.
Pulled to the runway by a towing vehicle.
Li Jianfei sat in the cockpit of the J-20 and took a few deep breaths!
Although the J-20 is the fighter he has been flying before.
But at this time, he still maintained 100% attention, and he was so engrossed that he did not dare to relax in the slightest!
After checking that all the equipment was in order, the engine was slowly started.
As a result of the many tests that have been carried out earlier, old fighters equipped with new engines.
So he was prepared in advance and didn't dare to give oil at the beginning!
However.
He just pulled the throttle up slightly.
In an instant.
A huge momentum is rapidly transmitted from the back of the J-20!!
It seems that in just a few seconds, the take-off speed has been reached in an instant!
Cut straight through the sky and fly upwards at a right angle!
And at this time.
Several pilots who were watching from outside the runway widened their eyes and looked stunned!
"Hey, that's just the take-off speed?"
"How does this feel different from the previous engine? This acceleration is too fast!! β
"Even if you have a new engine, you can't just pull onions on dry land, right?"
"That's right. J-20 is not J-6, this J-20 is a heavy air superiority aircraft, and the general take-off weight is about 25 tons? β
Looking at this scene, all the pilots gasped, terrifying!!
It can make the J-20, which weighs twenty or thirty tons, take off directly with such a fast acceleration.
And what's even more outrageous is that it's almost a right-angle dry land onion plucking take-off!
The performance of this engine is terrifying!
Suddenly.
They noticed that the J-20, which was constantly cruising and accelerating in the air, was rapidly rising.
In an instant, it directly entered the supersonic cruising state, and the speed still did not stop rising!
"This cruise accelerates. Is it that fast? β
"This doesn't look like the previous engine, does it? I don't think the tail flame and the shell are very similar."
"Is it difficult, this is what Chief Engineer Jiang said before, the engine with better performance!"
"Huh, what's going to be like that?? How many tons does it take to push at full strength? β
Several people were shocked and muttered.
I really can't imagine how far a new engine with better performance than the previous one can reach??
I was even more eager to try, and I even wanted to replace Li Jianfei for the first flight now!
I heard them say that.
"It's not full thrust."
"Even the performance of military thrust has not been fully utilized."
"Now it is estimated that it is only about 70% of the performance of military thrust!"
Lu Yuanhang shook his head and explained.
It's just that the current acceleration and cruising state may be 70% overestimated by him.
Not to mention the full thrust of up to 48 tons, which is not even half of it at present!
"Hey, this is only 70% of the military push?"
"If you're not careful, just push the speed"
Several pilots listened to this outrageous performance, and their faces were suddenly stunned!
No wonder Captain Li was asked to conduct the first flight test.
If this were to be replaced by them, I am afraid that if they are not careful, they will be able to make a direct mistake and the plane will be destroyed!
At this time.
Thousands of meters in the air!
Li Jianfei, who was driving this J-20, was constantly shocked in his heart!
"This Performance"
"This is the new engine after the full upgrade??"
"Is it really the J-20 I'm driving??"
Almost every performance indicator can shock him once!
Just the take-off distance of just a few tens of meters is terrifying!
This is a heavily equipped heavy fighter with a full tank of more than 25 tons!
This new engine is so powerful with just a little oil?
Not to mention that after flying, it will directly accelerate to supersonic cruising in a short time!
The new engine before was shocking enough!
At present, this newly upgraded engine is matched with the performance of the J-20.
He was even more shocked.
He even feels that this J-20 equipped with a new engine may be able to single-handedly take on the previous 2-3 planes!
At this time.
Suddenly, Li Jianfei noticed a very important thing!
Gasp!
"Shh
"This is already a supersonic cruising speed of more than Mach 2.4, and it is not full thrust??"
"Is this still a state of military push? No way? β
Only then did he notice that he hadn't pushed to the afterburner position just now?
The screen shows that you are still in the middle thrust state! The limit of the intermediate thrust has not even been reached!
To know.
Eagle sauce's F22 fighter has a cruising speed of only Mach 1.58!
Even if it is fully pushed, it can only reach Mach 2.25 for a short time! (About 5-10 minutes!) οΌ
And this J-20, without fully exerting the thrust in the middle, has already exceeded the maximum speed of the F22!
"Let me try it with afterburner!"
"What kind of extreme performance can this J-20 play!"
Li Jianfei's eyes flashed with a different kind of light, and he muttered to himself.
It's a shame for an ace pilot to not be able to bring out the power of a top-of-the-line fighter!
Moreover, in order to achieve the goal of the flight test, he must also know the data situation of this fighter in the full push state.
Push the refueling pusher directly to the afterburner position!
In a flash!
The fighter plane, which was already in a state of rapidity, suddenly accelerated again!!
In the electromagnetic pulse deflagration engine, hundreds of fuel injectors are constantly injecting fuel into the afterburner!!
The power once again rose a few notches for a while, and the maximum cruising speed once again rose violently!
Mach 2.5! Mach 2.8!! In the end, it directly exceeded Mach 3 and is still rising.
Li Jianfei stopped when he accelerated to Mach 3.2!
It's not that the engine has reached the upper limit of performance, but that this J-20 is not suitable for cruising at such high speeds.
"What the hell am I driving J-20!"
"Still flying a space shuttle??"
"This doesn't even reach the maximum thrust??"
PS: 10,000 words a day! Ask for a commuter pass recommendation ticket!
If there is afterburner, then the maximum thrust generally refers to = performance after using afterburner thrust.
Military thrust / intermediate thrust = maximum thrust without afterburner thrust turned on.
(End of chapter)