To put it simply, the UAV in the past did not seriously consider what advantages it could bring after the lack of pilots, and basically just designed according to the manned aircraft of the smaller one, and performed some high-risk tasks with a high probability of going and not returning, but not complicated.

But after entering the second half of the 80s, the positioning of UAVs began to change.

Engineers and the military are gradually discovering that they are free to decide the size of the aircraft according to the mission needs of the aircraft, without having to think about the pilot, and the corresponding life support and input/output systems.

Especially for reconnaissance, patrol and other aircraft, its mission load itself is not large, after losing the burden of the pilot only need a small aircraft to meet the requirements.

Correspondingly, the level of power required and fuel consumption of the aircraft are greatly reduced, which in turn leads to lower cost of ownership, longer endurance and greater site adaptability.

Some are even able to take off without the need for a specially paved runway.

For example, the "Pioneer" unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, which is specially used for reconnaissance, has a length and wingspan of only about 5 meters, and a take-off weight of less than 200 kg, but it can fly at a speed of about 100 kilometers for up to 9 hours, which is almost unimaginable for a conventional manned reconnaissance aircraft.

What's even more wonderful is that this kind of aircraft uses only a gasoline engine of less than 30 horsepower, and the whole aircraft hardly involves any special aviation subsystems, so there is no need for professional ground crew maintenance, basically where the vehicle can be maintained, this drone can be maintained, so it can be used by army units at the division and brigade level.

This means that aerial reconnaissance resources, which used to require a very complex inter-service coordination process and are most likely impossible to apply for, are now directly integrated into the establishment and are almost immediately available.

What commander doesn't want it?

"In this regard, we are indeed basically blank in China."

After being opened up by Chang Haonan, Sun Huizhong suddenly felt a bright spot in front of him:

"After I go back, I will report to the institute, and it just so happens that the colleges and universities have not graduated this year, so I can take this opportunity to organize a drone flight control research room first."

The latter smiled from ear to ear, and directly poured himself another glass of beer and drank it all:

"Now the new graduates are very powerful, much better than we were back then!"

As he spoke, he casually glanced across the table.

"Uh......"

Chang Haonan touched his nose a little embarrassed.

Obviously, during this time, the behavior of a certain undergraduates has made the other party have some unrealistic illusions about the level of new graduates.

But looking at Sun Huizhong, who was in the excitement, he decided not to hit the optimism of others for the time being.

Some truths still need to be understood through the cruel education of reality.

……

After bidding farewell to several engineers from the 648 Institute, Chang Haonan's mission in Rongcheng a year ago was basically over.

The remaining work of the J-7F needs to wait until the two prototypes roll off the assembly line, but the comrades of the hard 132 factory, I am afraid that a considerable number of people will have to spend the New Year at work.

As for the theory he has been conceiving to predict surge or other engine failures by detecting intake data, it requires a huge amount of data to study, and it is not something that can produce results in a short period of time.

Chang Haonan walked aimlessly in the compound of the 611 Institute.

It was the twenty-third day of the lunar month, and several workers in logistics uniforms were hanging colored balls tied with paper on the street lamp pole next to them.

It stands to reason that he is not an employee of the aviation industry, and the school has long been closed, so he should be able to go home without a mission here.

But it is an emotion called "closer to the countryside and more timid", but it haunts Chang Haonan all the time.

In the eyes of people in this timeline, he just hasn't been home for a year.

However, for Chang Haonan himself, although the two old men were still alive before they were reborn, they were already in their prime, and now when they return home, they will see their parents in the prime of life and their seventeen-year-old sister.

A completely different feeling.

Naturally, he wanted to go home.

But when it really came time to go back at any time, there was an inexplicable entanglement.

How does it feel to walk in the house and see your parents who are not yet old?

Do you want to bring some gifts for your family?

What is the first thing you say when you walk through the door?

These questions lingered in his mind, and became more and more troubling as the time drew to return home.

"Comrade Xiao Chang!"

A familiar voice rang out.

It's Lu Yuying.

Chang Haonan raised his head, only to find that he had unconsciously come to the vicinity of the computing center where he had been working during this time.

"It's a young year today, haven't you gone home yet?"

Lu Yuying walked out of it quickly.

"I just sent away 648 Sun Gong, and I haven't decided when I will go home."

Chang Haonan, who was in a good mood, casually found a reason to prepare to deal with the past:

"After all, there are still some finishing touches to be done before the year."

Lu Yuying, who heard this answer, was stunned.

Of course, he didn't know the complex emotions in the other party's heart, so he took it for granted to believe this statement.

Then it is logical to make a conjecture:

"Comrade Xiaochang is going to go to Factory 132 to have a look?"

"Hmm......"

Chang Haonan was also stunned when he heard the question.

During this time, he was too busy to sleep enough, and he didn't have this idea.

But since the words have been said here, it seems that there is nothing wrong with going to Factory 132 to see the J-10 prototype in the manufacturing process.

"Indeed, the No. 01 unit of Project 10 should be almost completed, right? I have long wanted to see the third-generation fighter designed by our country. ”

"Hey, if you want to go, just tell me directly, you're not an outsider, and the level of secrecy is enough, it's nothing more than a matter of calling a car."

J-10 is definitely a milestone page in the history of China's aviation industry, although Lu Yuying himself was not directly involved in the No. 10 project, but when it comes to related topics, there will still be irrepressible pride in his expressions:

"Come with me, let's go over together."

……

In the evening of the same day, under the leadership of Lu Yuying, Chang Haonan finally walked into the assembly workshop of Factory 132.

Prototype 1001 is currently undergoing final assembly, and there is still a lot of on-board equipment that has not yet been installed.

But as a reborn, he has been able to identify almost all the basic features of the entire aircraft -

The combination of canard and delta wings, the bee waist design in the middle of the fuselage, the large tail area of the tail, two pelvic fins and a speed brake......

Looking at the staff who were busy around the plane, Chang Haonan's breathing involuntarily became heavy.

As one of the main equipment of the Huaxia Air Force, Chang Haonan naturally saw the J-10 with his own eyes before he was reborn.

There was also a close encounter in the Aviation Museum.

But now the feeling is completely different.

He's in the assembly workshop of Factory 132!

This fighter, which is legendary for China, has not yet made its first flight.

It's not even finished.

And he will have the opportunity to directly participate in the research and development of Project 10 and become a first-hand witness of this story.

Or rather...... Mover!

(End of chapter)