Chapter 94 Who Taught You to Build Fighters?

       With a look of incredible admiration, Su Heng nodded slightly, before saying:

    "This is indeed a modification of the X10, which is probably an enlarged version of the X10 with its length, width, and height extended. Overall, its aerodynamic layout is the same as that of the X10, adopting a duck wing layout."

    "However, I've upgraded its avionics and flight control system. The original avionics and flight control of the X10 were too outdated and couldn't meet the requirements of the modified X10."

    "In addition, I've also made some upgrades to the fuselage and engine. After data model analysis, the performance of the modified X10 is slightly stronger than that of the fifth-generation Black Eagle aircraft. However, it's a pity that the time is limited, and I can only upgrade it to this extent..."

    Speaking at the same time, Su Heng also retrieved the technical data of the modified X10.

    Yu He also followed Su Heng's movements unconsciously, looking at the screen in front of him.

    However, just moments later, Yu He's eyes were round again!

    "Su... Su general!"

    "Are... Are you serious with this data??"

    "Cooperation?" Yu He was taken aback.

    What does it mean to upgrade just a little bit?

    What's even more absurd is that he saw the RCS data, which could be considered heavenly, in this data!

    "Hmm" Su Heng nodded slightly.

    With Su Heng's response, Yu He couldn't help but flash a look of excitement again in his eyes.

    He claimed that he would encounter unexpected things because he was being proactive, or a euphemism. Although he continued to interact with the PLA, he would eventually be targeted by someone. However, in reality, he valued his life very much.

    This is called changing just a little bit?

    Originally, when Yu He heard Su Heng say that, he could still maintain his composure.

    "That's right" Su Heng nodded slightly, before continuing: "I lack sufficient technical personnel here, but you guys don't lack them."

    Su Heng's modified X10 has a maximum takeoff weight of 30,112 kilograms, which is a significant increase of 10,835 kilograms from the original X10! Nearly eleven tons!

    In terms of payload, the original X10 had a maximum payload of 7,000 kilograms, while the modified X10's maximum payload is 15,367 kilograms!

    As he continued to speak, Su Heng even made a joke.

    Are you sure it's not a bomber?

    Who taught you to design fighter jets like this?

    You see, the original X11's maximum payload was only 6,000 kilograms, which is only six tons!

    Just as Yu He was stunned, Su Heng's voice rang out again:

    "Moreover, in addition to Meng Wu-Cheng and others, there is a whole heavy-armed synthetic division and an aviation division stationed at a military camp 30 kilometers away from here. Once anything goes wrong here, they can provide immediate support from the other side!"

    Upon hearing this, Su Heng was stunned.

    Not to mention the other data, but a payload of 17,500 kilograms, which is approximately seventeen and a half tons, is this for real?

    The modified X10 is already absurd, how can the modified X11 be any less absurd?

    Half an hour later, after finishing the data, Yu He had completely fallen silent.

    Looking at these data, this is what they call "a little bit"?

    The original X10 fighter, with a maximum takeoff weight of 19,277 kilograms, shall we call this modified X10?

    "No one will ever be able to threaten your safety!"

    As soon as Su Heng finished speaking, Yu He's voice broke out eagerly.

    For a long time, Yu He took a deep breath and tried to suppress the shock in his heart, before continuing to look at the concise parameter data of the modified X11.

    After a long time, Yu He finally managed to suppress the shock in his heart and continued to lower his gaze.

    Carrier-based aircraft!

    Although these three words seem insignificant, as a professional, Yu He was well aware of the difficulty in manufacturing carrier-based aircraft.

    Taking the carrier-based aircraft J-15 in service with the PLA as an example, although the J-15 is a carrier-based aircraft, it is almost the most outdated among all currently serving carrier-based aircraft!

    It can only be considered a transitional aircraft to solve the problem of going from nothing to something. As for its performance, it's pointless to talk about it.

    Seeing the data in front of him, Yu He's eyes widened.

    "What methods?"

    ...

    Two years?

    "That's impossible!" As soon as Su Heng finished speaking, Yu He's urgent voice followed immediately: "Su General, the ones who came with me outside are our most elite PLA guards! They're equipped with the most advanced equipment of our PLA, including armored vehicles and main battle tanks!"

    While the Tianfu base is still in the laboratory, working on the fifth-generation fighter jet, which has not yet been released. After improvement, its positive radar cross-section (RCS) is only up to 0.003 square meters.

    It's not too long, it's just too short!

    Taking their own J-20 project as an example, the J-20 project started in the late 1980s and has been going on for over a decade until now!

    Fortunately, before this, Su Heng produced T40 and even T400 carbon fiber materials, which allowed the country's material technology to leap forward qualitatively. It is estimated that it will not take a few years for the PLA to develop true carrier-based fighter jets.

    Hearing this number, Yu He's spirit was refreshed.

    For a long time, Yu He tried to suppress the excitement in his heart and then opened his mouth again:

    Looking at the concise parameters of the third fighter jet, Yu He was somewhat confused.

    And over the years, these scientific research units have been striving to develop truly qualified carrier-based fighter jets.

    At least several more years are needed before true service!

    Compared to Su Heng's statement of two years, it is short to the point of incredibility!

    Looking at the data in front of him, Yu He's voice trembled.

    If these two are not qualified, then carrier-based aircraft will become waste!

    "What's this fighter jet called, the modified X21?"

    After what felt like an eternity, Yu He finally came to his senses and looked at Su Heng with a complicated expression, saying:

    "Su General, I would like to send the data and materials of these three aircraft back to the headquarters. Is that okay with you?"

    So I think we should have our side responsible for producing core components, and then hand over the remaining core work to you. We will cooperate in a division of labor. This way, my side can leave more production capacity, and Mr. Yu you can take this opportunity to upgrade your industry."

    A full five hundred kilometers longer combat radius than the original twin-engine heavy fighter, the X11!

    Upon hearing this, Su Heng nodded slightly and said: "Okay, Mr. Yu, you can do as you please."

    "However, although I can produce here, my manpower is still limited. It's impossible to mass-produce in a short period of time. So if we want to mass-produce on a large scale in a short period of time, I think we need to take another approach."

    "This is... the modified X11??"

    "When the time comes, even if something happens to me and I can't help, the PLA will still be able to steadily produce these planes, instead of falling into a state of complete chaos."

    "Cooperation" Su Heng replied.

    Hearing this, Su Heng pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "This will take a considerable amount of time. We don't have experience in producing fighter jets, so we need to build a brand-new production line tailored to the needs. Conservatively estimated, it will take at least a year to complete the production line setup. As for actual production, it will likely take more than two years."

    What Su Heng didn't expect was that his casual statement revealed so much information, and the PLA even arranged so many protections for him.

    One armed guard regiment, one heavy-armed synthetic regiment, and one aviation brigade!

    In China, such a level of military protection would be something even God would have to bow to!

    For a long time, Su Heng gently shook his head and said helplessly: "Mr. Yu, I was just making a comparison. After all, I can't do everything myself. Just like a team of oxen, it's necessary for them to have rest time as well."

    At least it's not possible now.

    His hands couldn't help but tightly clench together.

    Who would have thought that Su Heng would actually produce the carrier-based aircraft right then!

    And even the internal magazine bay has 8,500 kilograms!

    Because of the limited deck area, carrier-based aircraft must complete takeoff and landing on that extremely limited runway!

    "This is a carrier-based aircraft"

    After a moment, Yu He couldn't help but draw in a cold breath.

    This presents an extremely rigorous test of the aircraft's own strength, power, and stability!

    But now, after seeing the detailed data, Yu He cannot maintain his composure anymore.

    Is your 'little bit' a bit too much?

    "Gurgle..."

    Upon hearing this, Yu He couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling dry in his mouth.

    However, up to this day, there has been no significant achievement.

    "Carrier-based aircraft?" Yu He was stunned, and his eyes widened again, "Su General, did you also produce carrier-based aircraft?"

    At this moment, Su Heng's voice whispered softly.

    If someone wants to take action against him, they'd have to run around overseas. Otherwise, no one in the country can touch him; they really think he's just been making money for the past ten years?

    If he had no cards, how could he have progressed so smoothly all the way to now?

    However, even after more than a decade, the first prototype was still on the production line. Even according to the original schedule, the first prototype had just been produced and entered the validation stage.

    But that is still a few years down the line.

    In terms of speed, the maximum speed of the original X10 was 2 Mach, while the maximum speed of the modified X10 is as high as 2.8 Mach. What's even more absurd is that the modified X10 can cruise at supersonic speed with a maximum speed of 1.8 Mach!

    In terms of combat radius, the combat radius of the X10 is 1100 kilometers. The modified X10's combat radius almost doubled, reaching an astonishing 2000 kilometers!

    "With them on board, even an entire mechanized infantry brigade wouldn't be able to shake a single inch of the Xinghe Industrial Park!"

    Especially the strength and power system of the aircraft, these two parameters are the most important among them!

    "Sss..."

    Just a little upgrade?

    From the time the J-15 was put into service to now, it has been plagued with frequent faults!

    There have been more than one flight accident!

    If there weren't any alternatives, the PLA wouldn't even have considered putting this aircraft into the air!

    But like what was said earlier, the PLA has no choice but to adopt it, just like what was mentioned earlier, the PLA can't find any alternatives!

    Upon hearing this, seeing Su Heng's playful smile, Yu He also breathed a sigh of relief……

    What the hell is this thing? Is it a fighter jet?

    One false move could lead to a tragic end of the aircraft and its crew!

    The positive radar cross-section (RCS) is thirty times that of Su Heng's modified X10!

    If it were the unmodified X20, the RCS would be a hundred times that of Su Heng's modified X10!

    So this is called the modified X10?

    Before Yu He could think much, in the next moment, when his eyes fell on the second aircraft's parameter information, his spirit was shaken even more.

    The positive radar cross-section (RCS) of Su Heng's modified X10 is as low as 0.0001 square meters!

    What kind of joke is this?

    The positive radar cross-section (RCS) of the Black Hawk even reaches 0.001 square meters!

    In other words, the frontal radar cross-section (RCS) of Su Heng's modified X10 is only one-tenth that of the Black Eagle Predator!

    "Su General, how long will it take to produce your three aircraft?"

    A day later, carrying the information provided by Su Heng, Yu He left the Xinghe Technology, escorted by a detachment of elite soldiers, heading towards the headquarters of the PLA Air Force.

    Almost on the same day, while Yu He was just leaving, another group arrived at Xinghe Technology, following closely behind.

    I wanted to make an illustration of the J-21, and that illustration was really cool. But the author spent half a day and still couldn't upload the illustration, and then for some reason, the source file got lost from me. Woe is me...

    (Chapter complete)