Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 256 Engine Test (Subscription Request)
"Director Yang, since the model wind tunnel test has been successful, I wonder when this fighter can be finalized?"

Originally, it was thought that the Air Force had only picked up sesame seeds this time. Who would have thought that the J-8 was so powerful that it could actually defeat the Russian Bear's double-three fighters, which were nowhere to be found at the time, within its attack range.

The Air Force leader calculated in his mind that if the performance of this fighter was really as Yang Ning said, the J-8 would be at least two generations ahead of other countries.

According to the current speed of fighter aircraft updates in various countries, the J-8 fighter will be the world's most advanced fighter in the next ten years or so.

Even if other countries develop fighter jets with the same performance as the J-8 in a dozen years, the J-8 will be enough for their air force to continue using for another ten years and will not be considered outdated.

This is the main fighter jet of the Air Force for the next 20 to 30 years. As the leader of the Air Force, how could he not be excited?
"We have to wait. The wind tunnel test only verifies the aerodynamic layout of the entire J-8 aircraft. After the various components are produced, they will need to be blown physically."

“Even if there are no problems with these, there are still many procedures to go through from the prototype launching into space to the final design,” Yang Ning said calmly.

"I know all this. Can you give me a rough time? Otherwise, I will feel uneasy and I will not be able to sleep in the future!" The Air Force leader asked relentlessly, even playing the victim.

Come to think of it, in the past few decades, we have always been the beaten party in the field of air force. Even though the J-7 and H-6 have been finalized and put into production, it has only allowed our air force to catch up with the level of mainstream countries.

But the J-8 is different. After wind tunnel testing, the Air Force leaders have realized that this J-8 fighter will be the beginning of our surpassing other countries in the aviation field.

"We don't know the approximate time, but by the year after next at the latest, we should be able to complete various tests and finalize the design of this fighter."

Yang Ning estimated in his mind and gave a rough time.

The final design will be completed the year after next, which will be 62.

According to the course of history, it would still be two years before the Eagle Sauce launched its south-south bombing campaign. By that time, the J-8 should be able to equip the troops.

I just don’t know what will happen to the Eagle-chan’s ghosts when they cross the border and encounter our modified J-8.

Thinking of the Eagle Sauce's character of only remembering food and not being beaten, Yang Ning couldn't help but want to laugh.

I believe that by then, with the J-1500's combat radius of more than kilometers, the Eagle Sauce will not dare to cross the border and provoke again after being defeated.

"Director Yang, then we'll just have to wait and see!"

After hearing Yang Ning's words, the Air Force leader smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and said expectantly.

"I really envy your air force. The J-7 has just taken off, but the J-8 is already taking shape. Qin Fei's big aircraft has also started manufacturing the first prototype. Your air force will really become a wealthy family in the future."

The naval leader who came to visit said this sourly, and then looked at Director Nie pitifully. His meaning was very clear: Look at our navy!

"Come on, your navy is not bad either. I heard that you have sent people to Gaul to study the big black fish. With the technology left by the Eagle Sauce, you must be almost successful, right?" The Air Force leader pretended to be angry.

"Besides, your superiors have already approved you to build a few more supply ships and missile destroyers. By then, your navy will be more confident."

Looking at the two brothers praising each other, the army leader in the corner sighed silently.

Although the current army equipment is not bad, the Grassland Tractor Factory also successfully developed a new generation of tanks last year.

But compared with the two big players, the Air Force and the Navy, it still lacks a little bit.

It is impossible for the higher-ups to replace their equipment in a short period of time. There is no other way. The army is too big, so they can only focus on key areas first. No matter how much they envy the air force and navy, they can't do anything about it. In the final analysis, it's still one word: poor!

Now the troops stationed in the rear can be sent away with a few new sets of clothes and a few new pairs of shoes every year.

Looking at the border troops all equipped with Type 56 submachine guns, grenade launchers, new self-propelled artillery tanks and advanced radars, it is useless to be envious because there is no way without money.

In addition, the economic situation in recent years has not been good, so I can only suffer on myself for now.

However, the air force’s equipment is now leading the world. So when our national strength increases, can the army’s equipment still be bad?
The success of the J-8 wind tunnel test was a shot in the arm for everyone at the Aerospace Research Institute, which showed that their previous efforts were not in vain.

"Director Yang, the engine is being tested today. Do you want to go over and take a look?"

"Has the engine started testing?" Looking at the excited Director Zheng, Yang Ning asked puzzledly.

"Yes, after solving the problems of air hole heat dissipation and fan blade manufacturing, we have become very skilled in other parts."

Half a year has passed since the design of the J-8 was completed. During this half year, all other parts have been manufactured and tested, leaving only the final engine.

After all, compared with other parts, the manufacture of engines is worthy of being called the jewel of the aerospace industry, and the manufacturing difficulty is extremely high.

However, after the engine test is completed, it is time to assemble the prototype.

At this rate, the first prototype should be assembled before the end of the year.

The J-8 fighter jet can be said to be the crystallization of our current highest industrial technology and scientific and technological level, and it is also a test of our previous industrial and technological development.

If this project is successful, some of the technologies it uses can be extended to other fields.

Therefore, it can be said that the J-8 project at this time has attracted everyone's attention.

Now that it has finally reached the final stage, Yang Ning of course agreed.

When Yang Ning and Director Zheng rushed to the test bench, they found that not only Director Nie was there, but Mr. Qian was also there.

After Yang Ning greeted everyone, he approached Mr. Qian and asked quietly, "Why are you here?"

Yang Ning knew that since the successful development of the missile with a range of 5600 kilometers, Mr. Qian had recently received a new task to develop our rocket satellites and intercontinental missiles.

"Why can't I come?" Mr. Qian glanced at Yang Ning and reminded him, "Don't forget, I am the vice president of the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a subordinate unit of the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Why can't I come?"

After a small joke with Yang Ning, Mr. Qian said with satisfaction: "I have heard about your achievements during this period. You have done a good job!"

"Thanks to the full support from above, it is also the result of everyone's hard work!" Yang Ning smiled modestly.

With the order from Professor Huang, the head of the engine research group, our first independently developed turbofan engine made its own roar.

At this moment, no matter what the final result was, everyone present gave heartfelt applause to the scientific researchers in the engine research group.

(End of this chapter)