Changkong Fighter

Chapter 340 J50 (Sixth Generation)
The J-50's back is densely packed with vertical launch units, which can hold a total of 112 small-diameter missiles. And these are just small-diameter missiles; there are also hardpoints under the wings that can carry medium-range missiles, or even ultra-long-range missiles like the PL-17 and PL-12 developed by Tokyo University.

It's essentially a flying aerial arsenal, loaded with a large number of missiles, used to wipe out the enemy with firepower.

"So many missiles!" Liu Jun felt that Shenyang Aircraft Corporation had completely fallen into a late-stage fear of insufficient firepower: "How long will it take to reload after firing them all?"

Launching all the missiles might feel great in the moment, but it'll lead to disaster afterwards!

The vertical launch system on the fighter jet can attack in all directions and intercept any incoming enemy. However, the small size of the fighter jet means that it is destined to be a hot launch, which will burn the launch tube. Unless a different principle is used to launch the missile, the problem must have been solved since Shenyang Aircraft Corporation was able to put the vertical launch system on the aircraft.

"Not only that, thanks to our breakthroughs in electromagnetics, its airborne weapons have been upgraded to use electromagnetic cannons!" the manager said proudly from the side.

Do you understand the true value of the Electromagnetic Guardian? After solving the problems of electromagnetic catapults and electromagnetic guns on warships, the technology was extended to fighter jets, replacing chemical energy cannons with electromagnetic guns using Ampere's force.

Liu Jun was not clear about the specific principles, but at least in terms of ammunition capacity, it exceeded the 150 rounds of the GSH30-1 autocannon and may even exceed the 300 rounds of the 30-2.

Looking at the sixth-generation fighter jet in front of him, Liu Jun felt the power of the industry. In terms of payload alone, it completely crushed the J-15T. In addition, its upgraded engine looked like an ordinary turbofan. But is the sixth-generation fighter jet of Dongda University really that simple?

"Its engine?" Instead of guessing, it's better to ask the manager directly.

"Cyclical transformation".

The manager spoke with confidence, slightly raising his chin.

"A loop?"

This time it was Liu Jun's turn to be surprised. Variable cycle engines have been touted in the West for decades, but apart from PowerPoint presentations, there has been little progress. Now, Dongda University has directly produced a finished product, and it is even a "mature" technology that is applied to fighter jets.

Something's not right. Did the University of Tokyo quietly begin testing the variable cycle engine sometime ago?

The three ducts operate in different modes at different speeds and altitudes, increasing the combat efficiency of the fighter jet.

Looking at the sixth generation of the Hai, Liu Jun realized it was something that Dongda Army workers had created in secret, hiding their identities!

"For the next six months, Comrade Changkong, you need to get used to this fighter jet. Note! There's only one available right now! Only one!"

The manager repeatedly emphasized that Shenyang Aircraft Corporation currently only has one J-50 equipped with a vertical launch system; the others are prototypes used for testing various systems.

Speaking of which, Shenfei and Liu Jun have a really good relationship. All the fighter jets he pilots were manufactured by Shenfei. Because of this, Shenfei knows this ace from Northeast China very well. Every time he goes out, he has to scrap one of his fighter jets. This is what Shenfei is afraid of, especially since sixth-generation fighters are not like fourth-generation fighters with a complete production line, but are only in the testing phase.

Liu Jun really crashed this J-50 to the point of being scrapped, and there won't be a replacement for it in a short time!
"I understand, I'll be gentler," Liu Jun said, seeing the manager's serious expression.

"Better so."

The manager nodded, then gestured to his assistant to fetch a technical manual that could be used as an encyclopedia, and handed it to Liu Jun.

"This is the technical manual. Take a look at it when you get back, and ask the technician if you don't understand anything."

Many countries can build propeller planes, and quite a few can build jet fighters, but starting with third-generation fighters, only regional powers can produce them; fourth-generation fighters are produced by global powers; fifth-generation fighters are produced by only about 2.5 countries; and finally, with sixth-generation fighters, only the University of Tokyo can produce them. Looking at the thick technical manual, Liu Jun felt a bit overwhelmed. Reading really is the best sleeping pill; he would get sleepy as he read.

Holding the thick technical manual, Liu Jun returned to his dormitory and began reading. Over the next few months, he would have to complete the "modification" of the J50 so that he could drive it proficiently.

Time passed day by day, and it took Liu Jun a full half month to finally finish studying the technical manual. He spent every day learning about the J50's airframe structure with the technicians. It used many technologies that Liu Jun was completely unfamiliar with, such as the all-engine wing!

All-moving wing – an upgraded version of the all-moving wingtip, the wing can change direction and angle at will to adapt to the aerodynamics during high-speed flight.

One month later.
Liu Jun, carrying a flight helmet completely different from other pilots and wearing an upgraded version of his previous anti-G suit, walked towards the J50. Today, he would be piloting this most advanced warplane in the history of Dongda University for the first time.

The ground crew set up the boarding ladder, and Liu Jun's eyes turned to the warplane.

Its fuselage has changed from the previous black to the low-visibility paint scheme of the J-15T. It does not have a vertical tail, but the wings are printed with the three Arabic numerals [189], which represent the identity of the pilot who flew it.

"Colonel, please board the plane."

As Liu Jun climbed up the boarding stairs into the cockpit, although he had simulated this cockpit countless times in flight simulators, this was his first time actually piloting the aircraft.

Having flown countless fighter jets, Liu Jun was genuinely a little nervous. After all, the fighter jet beneath him represented something entirely different; it was the pride of the Republic.

The standard three LCD screens are now integrated into one, making them clearer and more concise. In addition, Liu Jun discovered that the helmet seems to have a retinal projection function, which connects to the EODAS system in various parts of the aircraft, allowing the pilot to have a clearer understanding of the surrounding situation.

blah blah blah!

Turning on the ever-present toggle switch powers on the machine, and the system enters a self-test.

【Program start】

The familiar AI assistant's voice rang out, and the large LCD screen lit up with black text on a green background, displaying the complete status of the machine and the parameters of each part.

However, this alone cannot fully demonstrate the performance of the J50. To gain a deeper understanding of it, you must take it for a flight!
The fuel tanker truck drove over, connected the fuel line to the fighter jet, started the fuel pump, and a large amount of high-quality aviation fuel was poured into the J-50's fuselage through the fuel line. Liu Jun watched as the fuel tank was slowly filled.

Once the fuel tank was full, the ground crew disconnected the fuel line.

The trailer clamped onto the J50's front landing gear, pulling the J50 towards the runway. Liu Jun looked at the three-wheeled vehicle beneath him, whose cost was unknown, and eagerly anticipated its performance after takeoff.

Finally, the trailer placed the J50 at the bottom of the runway and left.

Two ground crew members stepped forward to assist Liu Jun in inspecting the various aerodynamic surfaces of the J-50. After confirming that everything was normal, they walked to the side of the runway, squatted down, and prepared to observe the aircraft take off.

"Chang Kong is calling the control tower, requesting takeoff!"

"Great!"

(End of this chapter)