As the saying goes, there is no product that cannot be sold, only a price that cannot be sold.

The performance of the $4 million J-7 is backward, and the $2 million J-7 is durable and reliable.

Although the fundamental purpose of Latif on this trip is not to seek a limited improvement of the J-7, if the more than 120 J-7P/MP equipped by the **** Air Force can be upgraded at a lower price, it can be regarded as an unexpected joy.

No matter how bad the performance of the 208 radar is, it is better than the British-produced Sky Guardian on the old model, which is read as a fire control radar and a radar rangefinder.

"Lu, if the J-7F can really achieve the performance you said, I am willing to lead the team to inspect it again after its first flight."

Latif's words made Lu Yuying feel inspired.

For a piece of equipment that is self-financed and developed without starting users, the most worrying thing is that it can't find a customer and the money spent in the early stage is wasted.

Although he is very confident in the performance of this improved model, the matter of arms sales is not always related to the product itself.

As the chief designer who insisted on launching the new model despite public opinion, it is unrealistic to say that there is no pressure on him.

And now the intention of **** at least shows that his original decision was in the right direction.

But before Lu Yuying could respond, Latif changed his words and continued:

"But you and I both know that as a light aircraft, the improvement potential of the J-7 is limited after all, and in the long run, we still need a more advanced multi-role fighter that can conduct over-the-horizon air combat."

Lu Yuying was silent for a moment, and then asked tentatively:

"Are you going to use it against your old rival's Mirage 2000?"

He had already recovered from the other party's statement.

Such a hurried action, and the special emphasis on over-the-horizon air combat capabilities, is obviously targeted.

"More than just ......"

Latif was about to speak, but the crowd of onlookers around the J-7MG had gradually dispersed, and the person who had just stood on the boarding ladder also walked down.

So he swallowed the words in his stomach and walked away as if nothing had happened.

But it doesn't matter, Lu Yuying has already gained a considerable amount of information from the exchange just now.

It's not just an intentional modification order for the J-7F.

It should also be of some help to the negotiations on the FC1 fighter project, which has been going on for several years.

But Latif's strange performance just now made Lu Yuying a little concerned.

So he approached the person in charge of Factory 132 and arranged a test flight for the pilot, surnamed Sammy.

Although **** people are obviously not interested in this model, the process that should be followed still has to be followed.

And more importantly, Lu Yuying wants to talk to Latif while he is watching the test flight.

However, he did not succeed, and the latter's attitude changed back to his previous grim appearance.

"How's it going, have you found the other party's pulse?"

Yang Huimei walked behind Lu Yuying and asked.

"I have some clues, but the other team leader's performance is very strange......"

Lu Yuying nodded, and then immediately shook his head again:

"There are so many of them rushing from ****, it shouldn't be possible just to go around the 132 factory, do you have any other trips in terms of aviation technology?"

"Of course, the above means that the Pakistani representatives will have a holistic understanding of the level of China's aviation industry at this stage." Yang Huimei said and took out a small notebook from her bag:

"So in addition to the 611 and 132 factories, I should go to the ...... Well, take a look at the Fucheng Gas Turbine Research Institute, Hongdu 650 Institute, and the Liyang Plant in Zhucheng. ”

Apparently she wasn't very familiar with the names.

"The itinerary is so intensive?" Lu Yuying was also stunned.

He thought that at most, he would only arrange for the other party to visit the province, after all, due to the construction of the third line, Sichuan Province is also a relatively dense place with an aviation industry.

Yang Huimei sighed lightly, rubbed her forehead, which was a little swollen due to fatigue, and explained:

"It is said that the negotiations between us and the Pakistani side on a certain aircraft type have reached a technical stalemate, and the other side insists on using some foreign ...... Uh, parts? Or something like that. ”

Although she had put some effort into perfecting her aviation knowledge before the trip, it was clearly not enough.

"We generally call them subsystems." Lu Yuying understood what she meant.

After all, although he did not participate in the negotiation of the Super 7 project, as a person from the 611 Institute, he has always heard of it.

In fact, although the current negotiations are still based on the framework of Super 7, they are essentially a completely different project.

"Anyway, although I can't figure out what they want this time, I decided to show what we are capable of, judging by the other business negotiations I've had before, zero ...... If the subsystem is purchased by a third party, then we can only make a shell of money at most, and if the exchange rate fluctuates again, even the capital may not be returned. ”

"Okay......"

Lu Yuying understands, but is not very comfortable with this kind of cooperation, which does not have much frankness between them.

On the other hand, of course, this is what fascinates international relations.

"It's too far away, but I'm going to go with you to Fucheng, and the turbojet 13FII is about to enter the ground test on that side."

"Of course it's fine."

……

Naturally, the next morning, Lu Yuying, who followed the Pakistani delegation to Fucheng 624, met Chang Haonan again.

Originally, the first phase of the turbojet-14 test had been successfully completed, and according to the plan, most of the people of the 606 Institute, including Chang Haonan and Yao Mengna, should leave Fucheng by plane early this morning and return to Shengjing to ensure the test flight of the No. 03 and 04 prototypes with new engines.

But after all, the turbojet 14 is the first model to systematically complete the high-altitude simulation test here after the construction of the SB101 high-altitude platform, many of which are carried out for the first time in China, and the whole process is extremely rare (for the Huaxia aviation industry at this time) smooth sailing, which really makes the comrades who cooperate with the work in Fucheng have gained insight.

Therefore, Liu Zhenxiang came forward on behalf of the 624 Institute, hoping that Yan Zhongzhong and Chang Haonan could stay for one more day and sort out their previous information related to the design and process arrangement of the test subjects for the reference of the models to be tested later.

Of course, it can also "by the way" help Liu Zhenxiang, who is preparing to formulate the ground simulation test and evaluation standards for aero engines, reduce some workload.

So when the two met, Chang Haonan was working with Yao Mengna in the control room to assist several engineers of the Liyang plant to modify some process details.

He heard a noise outside the door, and the moment he raised his head, he happened to see Lu Yuying walking in with the **** delegation.

(End of chapter)