Red Soviet Union

All good planes are beautiful. Not to mention anything else, the Soviet MiGs look so beautiful and refreshing, and this beauty also represents the excellent aerodynamic layout. The Soviet Union has no avionics technology, and the engine cannot catch up with the United States. , He just worked **** aerodynamics to meet the requirements of suppressing the F-15.

And now, the air force personnel of other countries also have eyes, and they can see at a glance that the plan proposed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau is absolutely backward!

Of course, this is backward. After all, this is a plan designed by Mikoyan Design Bureau in the 1960s. If it was taken out at that time, it should be advanced, but, looking at it now, it is backward!

Not only the technicians in Egypt, but even Cheng Fei had such a feeling.

In fact, just last year, when the Pakistan Air Force visited Chengfei's J7, Chengfei proposed to use the same air intakes on both sides and the leading edge of the wing root as the J-8II fighter on the basis of the J-7 fighter. Added leading edge **** and changed the engine. In fact, it is a plan to reduce the size of the single-issue version of the J-8. However, the Pakistan Air Force is not interested, thinking that the combat effectiveness of this fighter is not good, and it is finally left.

Now, the development of fighter jets has reached a new layout, such as the now popular advanced technologies such as wing-body fusion, side strips, pre-compressed air intake, medium swept ****** and turbofan engines. It is the main program of the new generation of fighters. And now, the proposal proposed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau is indeed uninteresting.

As a major investor, Egypt must approve the project before it can continue. But now, the Egyptian side really cannot agree with this plan of the Mikoyan Design Bureau.

"This is the most secure plan to improve the MiG-21 fighter at present." Alexander explained: "For such a plan, our Mikoyan Design Bureau has done pre-research, so it can fly with only a small amount of money. , At the same time, after adding our advanced radar, it can also mount medium-range missiles and have the ability to attack beyond the visual range. If you feel that this plan is not feasible, we will start over, and the cost will increase significantly. "

Mubarak shook his head: "Although we attach great importance to the cost of the fighter, the performance of the fighter is also an important factor. We need a fighter that can achieve the performance of the third-generation fighter, which can perform both over-the-horizon attack and close-range combat. , Although we are also equipped with the J-7, we know that this fighter is small and flexible, and its close-range fighting ability is not bad, but this improved version of the fighter still makes us not completely satisfied."

"Then what kind of fighters do you need to be satisfied?" Andre asked.

"It would be nice if the aerodynamic shape was more beautiful, for example, changing the airfoil, adding side strips, and merging the wing with the body. We need such a fighter to be tenacious," said Mubarak, the president of the Air Force. , Mubarak's research on modern fighters is also very thorough, then he paused and continued: "For example, like the US-made F-16 fighter."

F-16! In Mubarak's heart, of course, he likes the F-16 the most. Otherwise, Egypt will not become the fourth largest user of the F-16 in later generations! Now, Egypt has not obtained such advanced fighter jets from the United States, but in their hearts, they still hope to have such a fighter jet.

In particular, since Egypt is investing now, it is necessary to come up with a decent one!

Hearing Mubarak's words, Alexander was also speechless for a while. Brother, do you think it's a pinch of plasticine, do you want to pinch it? Looking at the small body of the J-7, it cannot be converted into a fighter similar to the F-16 anyway! Unless it's a redesign! And if you redesign it, it's not that simple! Just blowing the hole requires a lot of time and money! Even if you find an F-16 for surveying and mapping, and then reverse it, you need enough funds!

"General Andre, you should know that we in Egypt also have strict requirements for air force equipment, especially, the situation we are facing now is also very complicated, we need a real third-generation aircraft to defend our airspace, Moreover, since we participated in the research and development and intend to introduce it into domestic production, it is naturally used as the main air superiority fighter. This simple improvement plan on the J-7 fighter is afraid that it cannot meet our needs. Our main air fighter in 20 years." Mubarak's words, it is very clear that the performance of this fighter is insufficient, and if it does not undergo a major facelift, it is afraid that it will not meet the needs of Egypt.

If it does not meet the needs of Egypt, then this project will be completely in vain. Although Cheng Fei tries his best to improve the J-7~www.wuxiax.com~, Cheng Fei has no funds and must find a sponsor to provide funds. Can!

"Alexander, can we continue to tap the potential of the MiG-21 and make substantial improvements?" Andrei turned his head and said to Alexander: "President Mubarak's requirements are not low, and it seems that we need to work harder."

Alexander said: "It is not impossible to transform the MiG-21 to be similar to the F-16. Adding wing-body fusion, side strips, and changing the airfoil can greatly improve the maneuverability of the fighter. However, if it is changed in this way, the research and development costs will go up, and the original research and development cost of 100 million rubles is definitely not enough. A lot of research cannot be done in Chengfei, and it needs to go to Moscow to blow-dry."

Originally, it meant that it was modified on the basis of the MiG 21, and it was taken out for the use of the third world countries.

Tu Jida, who was on the side, never spoke, but the expression on his face showed his nervousness. In this cooperation, Cheng Fei was actually not too sure. Until now, Cheng Fei has not walked any A completely independent research and development project, according to Mubarak, this is simply to create a brand new aircraft! How much to invest? Can Egypt accept it?

However, he has vague expectations in his heart. If this kind of fighter can be successfully developed, it will definitely be a big leap for Cheng Fei! Following behind the Mikoyan Design Bureau, this process is definitely a rare experience for Chengfei's development team!

Just, how much will it cost? Can Egypt afford it?

"So, how much research funding is needed?" Mubarak asked.

"According to preliminary estimates, it will cost 300 million to 500 million rubles," Alexander said. (To be continued.)