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"We have made the greatest efforts in terms of stealth performance. Through the complex calculations performed by our supercomputer, we have mastered the performance of electromagnetic reflection, and the current shape obtained is the best solution." Simonov continued. : "The entire fuselage does not have any plane that reflects directly back, and we have also carried out detailed treatment on each seam. The air intakes of the two engines have also been designed with S-shaped design and special shielding plates. The blades of the compressor will not be directly exposed. At the same time, the distance between the two engines is relatively far, so that there is more space in the abdomen between the two engines to design the bomb bay, which can accommodate at least six R-77s Missiles and two R-73 missiles, built-in weapons, are an effective way to reduce radar reflections. At the same time, the farther apart engines, combined with vector control technology, can complete things such as steering and roll even without the rudder. Wait for the action."

Simonov played the slides one by one, and relayed his design ideas to the high-level decision-makers present, and Andre couldn't stop nodding.

From the appearance, except for the layout of the engine, other aspects are very similar to the F-22. This is the shape determined by the Americans after hard exploration, and now, coincidentally, Sukhoi also adopted this This kind of shape, and in history, it is a new generation of fighter aircraft manufactured by Sukhoi based on the performance characteristics of the American F-22, combined with his own Su-27 fighter aircraft, with excellent performance in all aspects.

And now, the T-50 in history was born more than 20 years earlier!

After Simonov's introduction, the Yakelev Design Bureau showed the plan he designed. This is a fighter plan that also uses the duck layout. From the designer's point of view, he is full of confidence in this fighter, but , Judging from the audience present, this fighter is used to recharge.

The Yakelev Design Bureau designed a series of excellent combat aircraft during World War II. However, when the fighter aircraft entered the jet age, the Yakelev Design Bureau was out of date. Almost none of the aircraft that came out were put into service, although the cost We tried our best to develop the Yak-36M fighter with vertical take-off and landing. However, after this fighter was equipped with the Navy, a series of problems occurred, which made this fighter short-lived and soon retired.

For the Yakelev Design Bureau, what they can do now is the Yak-44 early warning aircraft. This early warning aircraft project has been highly valued by the superiors and is already in the stage of finalization and test flight. However, this early warning aircraft is not large after all. , If you want to revive the Yakelev Design Bureau, you must win the contract for the next-generation fighter!

Unfortunately, when the plan came out, the chief designer did not see how interested everyone was. Sure enough, the Yakelev Design Bureau was just a foil this time!

In all fairness, the plan of the Yakelev Design Bureau is not outdated. The duck layout is based on the results of the Central Fluid Institute. At the same time, the design also refers to the results of stealth. For example, the rear vertical tail is inclined.

However, the research and development capabilities of the Yakelev Design Bureau are doubtful. After all, they have not even developed the fourth-generation machine (the international standard third-generation machine). The only Jacques 36M made is not practical, so the Jacques Design Bureau is actually a role in soy sauce. Even if their plan is brilliant, it is difficult to win the bid.

And now, after the introduction by the Yakelev Design Bureau, Andrei began to comment on the pros and cons of these plans. As a front-line personnel from the Homeland Defense Air Force, Andrei has rich experience and a sophisticated eye.

"The project of the Mikoyan Design Bureau can only be said to be partially stealthy. I have not seen the design of the built-in bomb bay, which means that it is still mainly external. This method will greatly increase the flight resistance after full load and reduce the maximum flight resistance. Speed, and at the same time, betting the magic weapon of stealth on plasma stealth technology, I personally think that the risk is very high.” Andre said: “The plan of the Sukhoi Design Bureau takes both stealth and maneuverability into consideration. It can be seen from the body that there is still the shadow of the Su-27. Such technical difficulty should also be relatively small. If we invest now and vigorously develop this project, the Sukhoi Design Bureau can guarantee that it will be completed within five years. Can you build a prototype?"

Within five years! Andre gave a very short time. After all, stealth is still a brand new concept for the Soviet Union, and the next-generation fighter is not only a breakthrough in stealth, but also an all-round, high-thrust vortex. Fan engine, advanced integrated electronic system, super maneuverability, these are not effective in a short time.

For example, if the Su-27 is counted from the establishment of the project, it has been started since 1969. Even if it entered the detailed research and development stage from 1976, it will take five or six years to complete the Su-27. It took five years to build a prototype, and after three years of test flight, it entered the army in the early 1990s, which is already a fairly rapid progress.

When Andrei asked, Simonov replied with considerable confidence: "We can issue a warrant."

At the beginning, because the T-10 project did not achieve the expected purpose, Simonov defied all opposition and almost overturned the whole plan, and a new generation of heavy air superiority fighters was created, with complete performance. Suppressed the American F-15, and now, hearing Andrei's questioning, Simonov is full of confidence. l In the contest of the fourth generation aircraft, the Mikoyan Design Bureau won the contract for a light fighter, and the Sukhoi Design Bureau built a heavy fighter. In this round, even the Sukhoi Design Bureau won!

In the next generation of fighters, the Sukhoi Design Bureau will also win! Now, listening to General Andrei's tone, it is obvious that the support for the Sukhoi Design Bureau is very strong. At this time, Simonov even patted his chest and made a deal.

Work overtime, be sure to finish!

At this moment, a voice on the side said: "General Andre, is stealth performance really so important?"

Andrei looked at the past, and the speaker was the president of the 30th Central Academy of Sciences affiliated to the Soviet Ministry of Defense. They were mainly responsible for formulating the overall performance requirements of future fighter aircraft with the 2nd Academy of Sciences. These performance indicators are determined by them.

Regarding Andre's tireless pursuit of stealth performance, the dean was suspicious in his questioning.