Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 192 The WP-15 turbojet is out! Its thrust is incredible!

Going up and down from the island, you enter the hangar below. The spacious hangar is a sight to behold, but the internal elevator looks completely out of place. During World War II, aircraft carriers had elevators with holes dug in the middle of the deck. This made it impossible to take off or land aircraft during carrier-based operations, otherwise they would fall into the hole. Moreover, if someone suddenly walked by, they might fall in.

So, with the development of technology, the elevators were moved to the sides. But... if it's your first time seeing an aircraft carrier, you can't be too critical of these things.

Pull out the measuring tape and take another set of measurements!
Engine compartment.

"This aircraft carrier's power is too weak. If we're going to upgrade it, we should just replace the boiler as well, increasing the speed to thirty knots. That would be a true modern aircraft carrier, capable of taking off and landing carrier-based aircraft even without deck winds!" Qin Liang shook his head repeatedly as he looked at the old boiler. "Next, let's measure the boiler!"

With a whoosh, the last few people took measuring tapes and went up to take a series of measurements.

Guillermo exclaimed with deep emotion, "The Easterners have been so kind to us! We await your improved plans!"

Historically, the USS May 25 has undergone numerous refits. Just before the Falklands War, it underwent its final upgrade, which increased the length of the angled flight deck, theoretically enabling the operation of Super Étendard attack aircraft. However, during actual testing, it was found that launching such aircraft via catapult was very difficult, so the Super Étendards were moved to land. The main carrier-based aircraft of the United States Navy were then the A-4Q Skyhawk attack aircraft.

Now, they're going to upgrade their equipment!
There were dozens of people when they came up, but after they finished visiting the aircraft carrier, only three or five people from the East remained.

"They still need to work for a while, so let's go up first and wait for them at the base!"

"Okay, thank you for the technical support from Dongfang!"

"By the way, during my inspection of your naval base, I discovered a major flaw in your operation."

"What flaw?"

“Your underwater capabilities are severely lacking,” Qin Liang said. “The British Navy has a large number of nuclear submarines, while your conventional submarines are only models from World War II. If a war really breaks out, your underwater protection will definitely be in serious trouble. At that time, even those big ones might not be able to withstand a single torpedo attack.”

Following the direction Qin Liang pointed, everyone looked at their own 10,000-ton cruiser, and their expressions changed slightly.

Those massive warships from World War II had strong surface protection, but were very vulnerable underwater. If they were hit by a submarine, it would probably be...

The Crying Nation's navy appeared to possess a powerful fleet, but in reality, its submarine force was weak. They had a total of four submarines, two of which were long under maintenance, and the remaining two, the HMS Santa Fe and HMS St. Louis, were merely ocean-going submarines from the Pacific theater of World War II. Their immense noise rendered them like underwater tractors, but even so, they were a thorn in the side of the British.

Therefore, after the war began, the British first searched for these two submarines and sank the Santa Fe. The wreckage is still on the beach of South Georgia Island, telling the story of the cruelty of war.

"Yes, our navy's submarines are relatively poor. In recent years, we have been conducting international research to find an advanced diesel-electric submarine. Currently, we think the German Type 209 submarine is quite good and we are planning to discuss it further."

Qin Liang was of course aware of this history. After a long period of investigation, the ambitious Crying Nation Navy finally selected the 209 submarine and made extensive improvements. It was codenamed TR-1700 and named the Santa Cruz class. Unfortunately, submarine procurement was not so simple. The first two submarines, built in Germany, did not arrive until the mid-1980s. The latter four submarines were built by the Crying Nation itself, which took even longer, as they no longer had the capacity to complete the construction.

In an effort to save money, they even considered selling the four submarines to a certain region, but of course, the sale ultimately fell through.

"German submarines are indeed good, but their production cycle is long and they may not be ready for your use. I still suggest you take a look at our Eastern submarines. Of course, no matter what, we in the East will always stand silently behind you."

The Type 033 submarine from the East may seem outdated in performance, but it can still achieve results if used tactically. In later years, the Egyptians used this type of submarine to conduct exercises with the US Navy, and it suddenly surfaced next to the US aircraft carrier, giving the Americans quite a fright.

"You mean you're saying that even if a fight breaks out, you'll stand by our side?"

Qin Liang smiled and said, "On the surface, we will of course remain neutral and not help either side. However, submarines are different from other things. As long as you announce in advance that you have purchased a batch of Type 033 submarines from the East, they can be brought back whenever needed. Just say that they were purchased before the war..."

"Alright, our navy will give it a serious consideration!"

The deception of the Crying Kingdom is now complete; all that's left is to wait.

The roar of airplanes filled the sky. Qin Liang looked up and saw that the double-delta wing fighter jet looked particularly dazzling.

"Your pilots are truly excellent! They were able to solo in such a short time," Qin Liang said.

“Yes, we’ve already started training, but… it would be even better if we had a two-seater coach version!” Garcia said.

A two-seat trainer? Yes, it should have been arranged a long time ago! The design of our aircraft is actually based on the Mountain Eagle trainer from later generations, making it easier to modify into a trainer version, and we can also make a cockpit with a lower front and higher rear!
"Yes, we will develop it as soon as possible."

Manager Liu nodded in agreement, agreeing with whatever Qin Liang said. In any case, the overseas sales business could be left to Qin Liang!

Dongfang, Chengdu 420 Factory, test bench.

A large engine was installed on it. It was nearly five meters long and less than one meter in diameter. This huge cylinder was the result of countless people's hard work day and night in the factory!
"We've finally installed this engine on the test stand!" Director Duan said with deep emotion, "Teachers and students from Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Northwestern Polytechnical University, thank you for your hard work these past few days!"

"It's not hard work at all. It's an honor for us to participate in this kind of project!"

"Yes, let's test drive it now. If there are no problems, we can move on to the next project."

Professor Ning's eyes lit up: "Old Liu, you've taken on another new project?"

"Ahem, it's not a big project, just developing a small turbofan engine... Of course, if your Capital Aviation Academy is willing, we can work together on it!"

"A small turbofan? Could it be the engine of the Tomahawk? ...Ahem, we'll talk about that later, let's test drive it first."

"Start the engine!"

The starter motor started the engine, and the whistling sound grew louder and louder. A few seconds later, the roar was deafening, and the engine started successfully on the first try!
"Attention, continue accelerating, increase to maximum thrust!"

The engine speed continued to climb, and various displayed data continued to increase.

"Turbine inlet temperature 1,300 Kelvin! Thrust 6 tons!"

"Turbine inlet temperature 1,500 Kelvin, thrust 8 tons!"

"Turbine inlet temperature 1,600 Kelvin, thrust 8.8 tons!"

Everyone got excited. Our copy of the WP-15 turbojet was not only better than the original R-29, but also better than the improved R-35!
Maximum military thrust: 8.8 tons!

"How's the fuel consumption?" Old Song's voice trembled.

"At maximum thrust, fuel consumption is 0.96 kg/kg thrust·hour!"

In terms of fuel consumption, it is indeed a bit high, which cannot be compared with turbofan engines, but the thrust is absolutely powerful!

"Start the afterburner!"

The exhaust flame traveled along the smoke duct and outwards, where a ball of fire remained. The afterburner at the rear of the engine began to inject additional fuel, and the engine, as if injected with adrenaline, increased its thrust once again.

Ten tons, twelve tons, thirteen point eight tons!

Upon seeing this number, Old Song's face was filled with excitement: "This thrust is incredible! Regardless of its fuel consumption, it should be installed in our J-9 fighter jet. With it, all the performance indicators of the J-9 can be improved to a new level!"

Thirteen point eight tons! Even the third-generation high-thrust engines of the West couldn't achieve that thrust, but our own WP-15 turbojet engine did! Moreover, this engine has undergone some improvements, and its weight has been reduced to 1750 kilograms, with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 7.89, which is close to the thrust-to-weight ratio of 8 of the third-generation high-thrust engines!
Aside from the fact that turbojet engines are fuel-intensive, everything else is an advantage! As for fuel consumption... we in the East already have aerial refueling technology, so burning a little more fuel is acceptable!

The roar of the engine was deafening, and even after the engine stopped, everyone's ears were still ringing. But Director Duan shouted at the top of his lungs, "I'm going to send a telegram to the capital right now to report our engine's progress!"

"If possible, send another telegram to Qin Liang! Let him be happy too!"

Faraway South America.

This season is really not suitable for enjoying the scenery by the sea. Qin Liang and Yang Duo'er enjoyed the breeze for a while before returning to the car.

"Duoduo, are you okay?"

"It's a bit cold." So Qin Liang pulled Yang Duo'er closer, saying, "I told you I didn't want to go out, but you insisted on experiencing what it's like to stroll along the beach..."

"Brother Liangzi, we'll be going our separate ways tomorrow, I..."

"Yes, Duoduo, we'll see each other again soon, after that..."

Knock knock! There was a knock on the car window, and Manager Liu's face appeared outside.

"Liangzi, I'm sorry to bother you... A telegram just arrived from China."

"Ahem, Manager Liu, I'm sorry to make you laugh. What telegram?"

Qin Liang took it and looked at it, his face beaming with smiles.

The big push is finally done.

If we were to acquire an F100 engine, even with the combined resources of the entire nation, it would take three to five years to develop, and we might not even be able to replicate it at all. However, the Russians' last turbojet engine is different; it can be developed quickly and efficiently!
We'll definitely be developing high-thrust turbofans later, this WP-15 turbojet is just for emergency use... wait, these specs are impressive!
"Manager Liu, I understand. I'll go to Chengdu after I get back."

"Okay, then you guys continue. We've already booked our tickets back home. We'll leave together tomorrow. Tonight, the Crying Country will be hosting a banquet. Don't forget to attend."

"Okay, then I'll bring my girlfriend along."

Yang Duo'er smiled radiantly.

Before we knew it, the surveying mission on May 25th had been going on for seven days. We had all the data, but we still needed to study the improvement plan back home. As for the plane tickets... well, we'd leave the Y-10 that we came in on here, just like that, in the land of tears.

Salta Hotel, banquet hall.

Yang Duo'er looked radiant in her evening gown, and even the bronze bracelet on her arm seemed to look more high-end. Beside her, Qin Liang was dressed in a suit and looked very handsome. The couple immediately became the focus of everyone's attention as they entered.

The Asians present finally breathed a sigh of relief. Who would have thought that this banquet would be held in the style of a Western cocktail party? Most people were unfamiliar with it. Qin Liang was the only one who understood this kind of occasion. And look at Yang Duo'er, she was able to communicate with all sorts of people without being outdone.

Yang Duo'er had to attend the banquet, and she had to come with Qin Liang, to show her extraordinary status and make her cattle and sheep business easier in the future.

"Mr. Qin, Ms. Yang, come, let me toast you!" When an unfamiliar middle-aged man came over, the two raised their glasses and politely took a sip.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Larijani, and I am an international arms dealer."

Larijani? An international arms dealer? Qin Liang asked curiously, "How did you manage to sneak into this banquet?"

"I gave the security guard at the door a thousand dollars," the other person replied with a smile.

"So, what brings you here?"

"I have a business deal I'd like to discuss with you two," the other party said. "Shall we talk over there?"

"Okay."

In the corner, two people sat facing each other on a sofa.

“I have a client who needs to purchase some easily damaged parts for Tomcat fighter jets. Perhaps you two can help.”

Tomcat fighter jet?

In previous years, Langkawi had a good relationship with the West. In order to deal with the MiG-25s that often flew overhead, after comparing various options, they finally chose Grumman's Tomcat fighter jet and purchased a total of 80 aircraft. One of them was left in the United States for testing, and the remaining 79 were sent to Langkawi's Isfahan base.

This year, things changed for Langtu. Most of the missiles and supporting consumable parts were not delivered. After the United States cut off the supply, Langtu's powerful Tomcat fighter jets were instantly caught in a predicament of having no raw materials.

With experienced pilots and ground crew locked up, Langtuo's skies are now virtually undefended. They must have already sensed the menacing presence of Yituo nearby, so... they are eager to restore their fighting strength.

It's difficult to procure parts internationally because this aircraft is only used by Langtu and the US Navy. Right now, the only solution they can think of is through the East? But they can't get them from the East either!

"I'm sorry, we really can't help with that. Only two countries in the world use that kind of aircraft."

“You have a way, Mr. Qin. Although you are young, you have a high status among these people in the East. As long as you step forward and persuade your air force, you can purchase American Tomcat fighter jets. Of course, we will pay for it.”

Qin Liang shook his head: "Even if we wanted to buy, the Americans might not necessarily sell."

"Ms. Yang's father has many connections in the United States and is now the dean of MIT. If he comes to lobby the relevant departments, he will gain their approval."

These guys actually came up with a feasible plan!
Let the East symbolically buy ten or twenty Tomcats, and then purchase spare parts in large quantities. In this way, Langtuo will have a continuous supply of Tomcat parts, which is much more convenient than racking his brains to smuggle parts from the US Navy's warehouse!
It's incredibly generous in quantity and will fill you up completely!
Qin Liang shook his head again: "No, that's impossible."

It's impossible for the other side to convince us with just a few words. What if it's a sting operation by the United States?
"Really? That's such a pity. My clients considered Dongfang a good friend, but unexpectedly... Dongfang sold a large number of aircraft to Saddam Hussein, yet refused to provide them with any support..."

"Ahem, I was just saying that this plan is impossible. If they are truly sincere, then come to the East to find me! I will definitely help them revitalize the Tomcat, and make it even stronger than the original American Tomcat!"

The other party's eyes lit up instantly: "Great! Cheers! Wishing us a successful collaboration!"

After a drink, the other person stood up and left. Watching his retreating figure, Yang Duo'er frowned: "This is a huge trap!"

“That’s right, so this matter can’t be related to you at all. If it really is Lang Tuo’s people, then we can make a fortune off them! We can also sell a batch of the beef we import from here to Lang Tuo!”

"What are you going to do?"

Qin Liang smiled and said, "We already have the engine and avionics, so of course we'll help Langtuo completely transform the Tomcat!"

The TF30, which often suffers from surge and insufficient power, will have its shortcomings completely remedied by replacing it with our powerful WP-15 turbojet engine! The avionics will also be transformed with our equipment... Tsk tsk, Grumman should also thank us for creating the most powerful Tomcat ever!

When I get back this time, I must go and see the WP-15 turbojet!
Dongfang, Shenyang, Factory 410.

"The WP-15 turbojet engine is already on the test bench? Even if it is, there's no need to worry. Our WS-6 turbofan engine was put into service ten years ago!" Engineer Li's face still showed pride: "Even after it's on the test bench, there will still be all sorts of problems. Their Factory 420 has weak technology, and the engine they're making will inevitably have all sorts of problems. They can just wait and see what happens!"

The WS-6 turbofan engine project has been discontinued, and the development of the WS-10 turbofan engine must proceed step by step according to scientific principles. Therefore, Factory 410 is currently idle, and they feel envious when they see the achievements of their sister factories.

“That’s right, just wait and see what headaches they have. By the time our WS-10 comes out, they might not even be able to perfect this engine!” another engineer said.

Just then, Factory Director Zhao walked in: "Everyone's here? Great! Pack your things, we're going to Chengdu tomorrow."

"What?"

"The WP-15 turbojet engine type approval meeting. Our factory has ten slots."

Set? So fast? Didn't it just go on the stand? Everyone was stunned.

"Has this engine encountered any difficulties?"

"Yes, it's been finalized so quickly. What if something goes wrong?"

"Speaking of which, isn't this just bench testing and finalization? This engine doesn't even have a suitable installation target, so how can it be actually tested?"

"That's right, you can never be considered mature until you reach the heavens!"

(End of this chapter)