Chapter 142: At the Air Show, Shock the World!
The annual aviation exhibition is grandly opened under the eyes of many countries!
Airlines from various countries gathered, and even fighter jets of some countries' own production came to participate in the exhibition.
Several Jian-7 fighters spitting colorful smoke rolled in formation above the blue sky.
Make all kinds of beautiful flight maneuvers.
"Mr. Song, when will our fighter appear?" Zhang Xingyang put down the telescope in his hand and asked Song Tianxing beside him.
It was the Air Force's air show team that just passed, and although their air shows were very good to watch, basically only the public liked to watch them.
As for people in the industry, as well as some military fans, they are more concerned about the domestic third-generation aircraft that has been circulating in the grapevine before.
"We're the last of them."
Song Tianxing looked at the Air Force Air Show Team flying farther and farther in the distance, turned his head and smiled and said:
"After all, the best thing is that you should be the last to play!"
On display at the air show this time is the latest modification of the J-10.
It is capable of supersonic cruise, stealth combat, and carries the Thunderbolt 9D over-the-horizon air-to-air missile.
This air show is not only attended by domestic fighters, but also Da Mao, who has a good relationship with us, also sent their latest model of Su-27 improved Su-30MKK fighter this time.
The sky-blue painted fighter roared into the sky, leaving its own white mark in the sky that was originally like a blue jewel.
As a commercial representative of the big hair side of this air show, Ivanov frowned and said to Antonov, who was on a business trip with him, after watching the flight show of the Su-30MKK fighter:
"Do you think they've really developed a third-generation aircraft, little Anton?"
Although Antonov is much younger than Ivanov, he has a much better sense of smell in business than Ivanov.
He nodded: "Since they dare to release the news, this time at the air show, the third-generation aircraft will be displayed, that is, the development must have been completed." ”
However, his next sentence changed sharply: "But I don't think that their third-generation aircraft can compare with our Su-30MKK fighters." ”
"They will definitely have to order fighter jets from us in the end!"
"Uncle Ivan, don't worry!"
It is not Antonov's own indiscriminate self-confidence, the Su-30MKK at this time is actually a very good third-generation and a half fighter.
As an improved fighter-bomber based on the Su-27, it can not only complete air-to-ground operations, but also have ultra-low-altitude continuous flight capabilities, good maneuverability, and even have certain stealth performance.
Put it among all the third-generation fighters in this world, and it can also have a place.
After being comforted by Antonov like this, Ivanov did not have his original worries, but laughed heartily:
"In this world, there is no better fighter than the Su-30!"
Just when the people of the Ryurika Saturn production and scientific research complex of the big hairy were boasting about the superiority of their own fighters.
Guests from Gaul gathered to discuss their fighter jets.
At this time, although the military industry in Gaul had already declined to a certain extent, it still maintained the fighter production industry.
At this time, Dassault was one of the world's leading companies capable of producing third-generation fighter jets.
"What kind of fourth-generation aircraft do you think the Dragon Kingdom people will come up with this time?"
Coren glanced at Maozi who was laughing in the distance, and asked Francis behind him without looking back.
The Gauls used the same standard of dividing fighter generations as Eagle Sauce, and in their eyes, the Su-27, as well as the new generation of fighters that the Dragon Kingdom was about to show, belonged to the fourth generation aircraft.
"I don't know, but I think it will definitely surprise those hairy people."
Francis also looked at the hairs in the distance, who were happy like two large Siberian hamsters, and said with a calm face.
"Why?"
"Why do you think so?"
As the actual person in charge of Dassault's aviation exhibition, Coren actually didn't have much of a good impression of Dragon Country.
He was despised by Francis and was the kind of person who still held on to the Cold War mentality in this era.
There is still a camp-like hatred for this country that has begun to rise and embrace the world.
"At least in terms of materials, they have made rapid progress in the last two years!"
In the past two years, Francis has spent most of his time in the Dragon Kingdom.
has a deeper and clearer understanding of the situation in the Dragon Kingdom.
"When we first started working together, they didn't produce more than 1,600 tons a year."
"In less than two years, their production has tripled to more than 4,500 tons."
Speaking of this, Francis stared at Coren tightly and said:
"How long has it been since there has been an increase in production of our domestic goods!"
"And their material properties have improved by nearly 15 percent in such a short period of time!"
While saying this, Francis almost pointed at Cologne's nose and scolded:
"Those old men in China are still holding on to the glory of the past, and they don't want to see more of the world!"
"Let them see!"
"If we can't keep up with the pace of others, we will be greeted by the failure of the next era!!"
In the face of the insults of his subordinates, who almost pointed at his nose, Cologne's face became gloomy.
However, he also knew that what Francis said was true, but he did not have the ability to solve it.
can only scold: "I'm asking you to tell them about the possible situation of their fourth-generation aircraft!" ”
"It's not for you to express your personal thoughts about the company!"
Francis didn't really care either, spread his hands, and then shut his mouth.
"No matter what, their fighter is definitely not as good as Dassault's latest Rafale fighter!"
Coren said angrily to Francis.
Although the Rafale fighter at this time has not yet been officially put into service, it is only a short time away from actual service.
In the eyes of most people in Dassault, the performance of its Rafale fighter is not inferior to many fourth-generation aircraft including F-16 and Su-27 at this time!
Just as Coren finished reprimanding Francis, the penultimate batch of fighter formations also completed their own performances.
J-10, as the most anticipated fighter at this air show, is finally about to be unveiled.
The first to appear is the twin aircraft formation of J-10, one after the other!
The two-plane formation slowly drove out of the runway, and after a short taxi, it took off like a green onion on dry land!
"Their engine performance seems to be better than we had guessed!"
Antonov said to Ivanov beside him with a frown.
The two of them knew better, and they had known for a long time that the Dragon Kingdom had completed the production of its own engines.
However, it is not so clear about the specific performance, this time seeing such a short take-off distance, you know that the engine performance of the fighter is much better than that of the AL-31F.
After takeoff, in the process of ascending, the two J-10 completed the ascent and roll with almost the same action.
During the whole tumbling process, it was as if looking in a mirror, and there was not the slightest difference in the movements of the two planes.
"The cooperation between them is very tacit!" Zhang Xingyang was also a little surprised when he saw this scene.
Although I have seen many scenes of J-10 performing various difficult actions during the test process before, it is the first time I have seen a scene with almost the same action in this way.
"The flying team has put a lot of effort into this performance."
Song Tianxing was not stingy with the praise of the pilots, and said with a smile:
"That's not the best, there's more to come!"
After the tumbling J-10 fighter was leveled, the afterburner of the plane was turned on.
Almost instantly, the sound barrier was broken, and two beautiful sound barrier clouds appeared in the sky.
Then, at a high speed of Mach 2.85, it climbed rapidly from the top of the viewing platform.
When the fuselage is almost at a 45-degree angle, it begins to continue rolling and releases the jamming bomb under the belly!
"Their fighter jets have such strong acceleration?"
Coren was also frowning at this time, looking at the Jian-10 fighter who could no longer see the shadow in the sky.
Although there is no professional speed measuring device at hand, according to many years of experience in the industry, the performance of the J-10 in acceleration has completely exploded the Rafale fighter that they have not yet officially served!
"I said it would be a surprise to us." Francis didn't particularly care about this, after all, the fighter business didn't have much to do with him.
At this time, two more J-10 fighters on the ground, which looked slightly different, began to taxi on the runway.
"They also launched two models of fighters at once?"
Cologne's brow furrowed even deeper at this time.
Although in general, after the development of a fighter platform is completed, the development of subsequent models will be relatively fast, it is still relatively rare to launch two different models at once.
In fact, it was the initial model of the J-10 that took off at the beginning, and there was no large-scale application of carbon fiber materials, the fuselage was relatively heavy, and the full thrust version of the WS-10 engine was not replaced.
Therefore, it cannot fly at supersonic speed without turning on afterburner.
Moreover, the stealth coating is not applied, and the radar reflection area is relatively large.
The two that took off later were the ultimate magic version of the J-10 S!
The two J-10s that began to take off also needed 300 meters to complete the take-off when they were only hung with two close-range air-to-air combat bombs.
However, the follow-up two J-10S were hung with four close-range air-to-air combat missiles and two Thunderbolt-9D long-range air-to-air missiles.
It only took 270 meters to complete the takeoff!
This time, not only professional aviation professionals discovered it, but even some more attentive military fans discovered this.
"Is the take-off distance a little closer this time?"
The military reporter holding a DSLR in the stands, a little uncertain, asked his companion beside him.
"Is there one?"
"I didn't pay much attention."
How do you know that the other party has been attracted by the four war eagles in the sky at this time, and he didn't notice this.
The two J-10S, which took off later, easily crossed the sound barrier without turning on the afterburner.
In the middle of the sky, two almost identical clouds were born.
"Didn't they have afterburner?"
As a professional aviation development expert, Antonov also couldn't believe his judgment at this time, and asked Ivanov next to him.
"Are their engines so strong?"
As one of the top leaders of the Rurika Saturn Production Scientific Complex, Ivanov knew a little more.
He once saw the test flight scene of the latest generation of fourth-generation aircraft, the Su-47.
Although the styling of the two is not the same, when it comes to supersonic cruise, it is almost exactly the same as it is now!
"How did they manage supersonic cruise?!"
Just when Ivanov was puzzled.
The two J-10 S in the sky also turned on the engine afterburner, and the speed instantly soared to above Mach 3.
It only took a little time to catch up with the two J-10s flying at Mach 2.85 in the sky!
Because of the semi-stealth fuselage design and the stealth coating, the radar systems of the two J-10 in front of them did not find the two trackers behind them for a long time.
It was almost at a distance that could be visually discovered, and the two J-10 planes in front found themselves tracked and locked!
So he quickly began to climb high and roll, wanting to get rid of the two J-10S behind him.
However, the maneuverability of the two J-10 S is better, and even if the two J-10 in front of them tried their best, they were not able to get rid of it.
After finding that there was really no way to get rid of it, the two Jian-10 also understood that if it was in a real air combat scene, they would definitely have been shot down.
So, according to the pre-set rules, he began to slowly lower his altitude and prepare to land.
Just as the two J-10 fighters completed landing, the two J-10 S in the sky suddenly lifted the formation form.
While everyone was still shocked by the chase that had just been staged, an even more surprising performance was staged.
After climbing to a certain height, the J-10S suddenly lost power as if the engine had stopped.
And after the pilot's operation, it began to fall slowly like a fallen leaf.
"Super maneuverable ?!! for radius descent turns"
Looking at the shocking scene in front of him, Antonov couldn't help but blurt out.
After all, before this, almost only their Su-27 was able to do this in the world
Antonov, as an aviation development expert, had not seen other fighters make such a move before.
This is also a point that they always mention when they boast about the maneuverability of their fighters.
And the ordinary people in the stands still don't know the significance of the J-10 S performance of this action.
There are even people who think that there is something wrong with the fighter engine and it is going to crash.
"Oh my God!"
A female reporter who was a little crooked couldn't help but shout when she saw this scene:
"It's not going to fall!"
At this time, the J-10S fighter, which was about to fall to the ground, quickly completed the leveling and flew out in an extremely smooth posture.
"Mr. Song, is this one equipped with the latest binary vector engine?"
Zhang Xingyang and the crowd around him applauded together and asked.
"Not yet, there's enough on display this time."
Song Tianxing clapped vigorously: "The above means that it's good to scare them a little." ”
"Don't reveal all of our money."
At this time, another J-10S fighter also flew from the other side of the sky.
And in the process of flying, the nose of the fighter was constantly raised, and when it reached the front of the viewing platform, the angle reached a terrifying 120 degrees!
Piloting this J-10S is Lei Gang, who has done nearly 100 such cobra maneuvers during the test flight process, and is very proficient.
The J-10S fighter flew over the viewing platform at a high speed of hundreds of kilometers per hour, and then quickly returned to the horizontal stage.
More people knew about this action, and there was a cheer from the viewing platform.
Even ordinary viewers have already understood the super maneuverability of this fighter in front of them at this time!
As for the aviation practitioners of other professions, they were almost shocked that their jaws were about to drop!
"Falling leaves!"
"Pugachev Cobra maneuver!"
At this time, Francis also looked at the fighter who had flown away with a surprised face and said:
"It seems that the people of the Dragon Kingdom have really come up with a fighter with excellent performance this time!"
(End of chapter)