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

Chapter 195 Super Seven is about to undergo a complete transformation and become a hawk-dragon!

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Qin Liang's eyelids were drooping, so he lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep. He slept until he naturally woke up, and when he opened his eyes, he saw a kind face.

"My God... Mr. Tu, you scared me to death!" Qin Liang sat up abruptly.

"Liangzi, I'm sorry, I just wanted to see you..."

"Does anyone look at someone's face like that?" Qin Liang's face was as ugly as could be; he was terrifying!
"Excuse me, let me through, I need to use the restroom."

"Okay, Liangzi, you can wash your face and clear your head. There's something I need to tell you..."

"The factory doesn't agree?"

Old Tu gave a bitter smile.

Last night, in a moment of impulsiveness, I decided to modify the Super 7's coach version and hand it over to the 011 base. When we got back to the factory for a meeting, everyone fell silent.

The saying goes, "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve." Market competition is even more brutal. What if they teach the 011 base and take away the jobs of their 132 factory?
So, early in the morning, Old Tu arrived, somewhat anxious. Seeing Qin Liang sleeping, he felt embarrassed to disturb him, so he moved closer. As a result... Qin Liang had just woken up, and when they opened their eyes, their eyes met, which must have been quite a shock.

"Liangzi, you still have to make the decision!"

"I can't take the responsibility for you. By the way, yesterday I suggested to Elder Song that we go to the Iron Bird Platform. What do you think of this project?"

What does the matter of Institute 611 have to do with Factory 132? At this moment, Old Tu was a little confused.

"This project is excellent, proceeding step by step..." Old Tu could only offer praise, waiting for Qin Liang's morning grumpiness to subside before saying anything more.

The sound of brushing teeth begins, then ends.

"Mr. Tu, what do you think of the F-16 fighter jet?"

"Wow, impressive! The first fighter jet developed based on the energy maneuver theory. The leading-edge extensions generate vortices, increasing the lift of the wings. This aircraft's performance is top-notch." Old Tu was even more confused. What was Qin Liang trying to achieve by rambling on like this?

"Do you think that if we were to further upgrade the Super-7 and change its wing layout to that of the F-16, would the aircraft's performance be further improved?"

No matter how much hype is given to the Super-7, it is still a second-generation fighter jet. Its double delta wing and two-sided air intakes cannot change its second-generation origins.

If we want to truly transform it into a third-generation fighter jet, we need to continue working on the wings!
Variable-sweep wings were popular in second-generation aircraft, but were abandoned in third-generation aircraft. The F-15 is an example, relying purely on its powerful engines to fly. The F-16 and MiG-29, on the other hand, embody new aerodynamic theories, namely the utilization of vortex lift.

The leading-edge extensions on both sides of the nose create vortices, thereby increasing the lift of the wings and enhancing the aircraft's high angle-of-attack combat capability!
As for the canard configuration in Europe and the East, there is also the idea of ​​using canards to create vortices.

Tu Lao's eyes widened: "To truly transform the Super 7 into a third-generation fighter jet?"

This is actually the evolutionary path of the JF-17 Thunder, which was improved from the J-7 and modified again and again until it was finally transformed into a genuine third-generation fighter jet!
The Mountain Eagle evolved in the same way. Later, naval carrier-based trainer aircraft, in order to improve the aircraft's takeoff and landing performance, replaced the double delta wing with a strake wing and trapezoidal wing configuration. However, because it still uses hydraulic operation, the strake wing is not large and is still a concave line, while Western strake wings, such as those of the F-18, have an outward convex configuration.

The more convex the leading edge of the strake, the larger the vortex it can generate, but the more difficult it is to control. At this point, fly-by-wire control is needed to tame it!
Qin Liang nodded, saying that with the technological reserves of the J-9's canard wings, it wouldn't be difficult to use them to improve the JF-7, thus allowing the JF-17 to evolve into the JF-17, becoming a true third-generation fighter jet!
It was developed in the mid-1980s, and the market prospects were very optimistic!

"Sigh, Liangzi, your point is good, but our Super 7 is positioned as a low-end product. Switching to fly-by-wire operation would significantly increase costs, and I'm afraid... it won't sell!"

Quad-redundant digital telemetry is the most advanced technology of our time, but it's also extremely expensive! Equipping the Super 7 with this technology could increase its price by half!
"Yes, to reduce costs, we'll only use electric drive in the pitch direction and hydraulic control in other directions, which will improve performance and reduce costs..."

This is also a first for the JF-17! Back then, Pakistan had very strict cost requirements, and to meet them, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) could only develop this hybrid design. The leading-edge extension affects pitch control, so electrical control is used in that direction, while the other two axes still use the old-fashioned hydraulic operation!

"Your idea is good, very creative!" Old Tu nodded, and then in the next moment, his mind was as clear as a mirror.

Qin Liang has already planned out a path for them!
The Super-7 trainer aircraft were handed over to Base 011 without much problem, since this aircraft is about to become obsolete, and their Factory 132's new products will be further upgraded! Now that so many aircraft have been sold, Factory 132 has a lot of funds in its accounts, so it's better to use these funds to continue developing new fighter jets, making the aircraft more powerful and meeting the needs of the next ten to twenty years!
It not only helps the sister factory, but also prevents them from competing with us!
"Liangzi, on behalf of Factory 132, thank you!"

"Well, if there's nothing else, I should go back to Northwestern Polytechnical University. I'm already a sophomore, and there are still so many things to do..." Qin Liang shook his head helplessly: "My studies have been delayed by these things."

Your studies? Now that you're leaving Northwestern Polytechnical University, which factory or institute wouldn't be eager to hire you? You're still worried about your studies? Professor Tu's gaze was incredibly complex.

"I've bought your plane ticket. It's for noon today, and you'll arrive at Northwestern Polytechnical University tonight. Oh, and Lao Song and the others will be going back with you."

"what?"

"Your Iron Bird Platform project, the 611 Institute is an expert in pneumatics and makes this kind of electronic equipment, and it still needs the help of Northwestern Polytechnical University."

"it is good."

At noon, Qin Liang arrived at the airport and saw Old Song and the others.

"Liangzi, you're here? Come on, let's get on the plane. Our seats are together, so it'll be easier to talk on the plane."

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate? These are all classified information."

"It's okay, our seats are at the back, and we're surrounded by our own people."

Okay, so I still have to work during this trip...

Northwestern Polytechnical University, at the entrance of Class 5381.

"Okay, that's all for today's lesson!" A voice in Chinese finally came from inside. The entire lesson had been taught in English, and those standing outside listening were filled with starry-eyed wonder.

Is this something a human can understand?

Many of those admitted this year studied English, but they only know basic everyday phrases. As for professional vocabulary... who knows it?!

Wait, the class is over, why hasn't anyone come out yet?

The freshmen stared wide-eyed inside. On the platform, Teacher Zhao was explaining to several students, while below, many students were exchanging ideas and trying to understand on their own.

It's already 6 PM, shouldn't we be at the cafeteria getting food? If we go too late, all the good food will be gone, and only cold dishes and leftovers will be left!
Qin Liang's seat remained empty, indicating that this enigmatic senior had not attended class at all!
Thump, thump, thump... Just then, someone walked in from outside.

"Excuse me, everyone, please make way!"

"Who are you!"

"Are you also an admirer of Senior Brother Qin Liang? He still hasn't come, so don't push your way in."

"Oh." Upon hearing this, the man's expression changed, and he turned and left.

Just then, a clear female voice suddenly rang out in the classroom: "Why do I think I heard Qin Liang's voice?"

"That's him!" The male student who had been sitting alone immediately stood up and dashed outside. His speed was unbelievable; in other classrooms, students would only run that fast to the cafeteria after class, but now…

"Make way!" Yang Wei shouted, and the freshmen who were watching made way for him. Yang Wei saw the figure that had already reached the stairwell and was even more excited.

"Qin Liang, it really is you back!"

"It wasn't me, it wasn't me!" Qin Liang waved his hands repeatedly, without turning his head, but it was too late!

Wow!
A group of people gathered around.

"Are you Senior Brother Qin Liang?"

"Senior Brother Qin Liang, you are my idol!"

"Senior Brother Qin Liang, come here, give me your autograph." Cough cough, aren't university idols supposed to be objects of vomiting?

Qin Liang turned around and forced a smile: "Hello everyone... Hey, female student, stay away from me!"

"Senior Brother Qin Liang, I specifically applied to Northwestern Polytechnical University because I heard about your achievements!" The female student closest to Qin Liang was practically pressed against him, her eyes sparkling with admiration. If Qin Liang were to give her a nod, she probably could... well, you know...

"Dear students! You must remember that we go to school to build our motherland and to catch up with the world's technological trends!" Qin Liang said. "Back then, when our country was in turmoil, Leader Zhou shouted the slogan 'Study for the rise of China.' Now, we live in a new era, so we must study for the development of our country! The mission of our generation is to make our country's science and technology catch up with or even surpass the world's top level!"

There was no other way but to give a speech on short notice.

"Our country has been the center of world civilization since ancient times; it only fell behind in modern times! I believe that among those of us here are chief designers of aircraft, chief designers of engines, and chief designers of various industries! Don't be blinded by the prosperity of the West. Those white pigs... cough cough, those foreigners are nothing special!"

In the 1980s, as China opened its doors to the world, some people began to idolize foreign things. Qin Liang didn't want his younger schoolmates to be brainwashed by the West. He believed that we Easterners are the smartest people in the world! Believe me, having experienced the years that followed, I am full of confidence in our great rejuvenation!

"well said!"

After Qin Liang finished his impassioned speech, he suddenly realized that the entire hallway was packed with people, and many more were crowding the stairs. The doors and windows of every classroom were also full of people...

"Dear students, time waits for no one! Seize every minute, study when you should, eat when you should! Remember, the mission of the great rejuvenation of our motherland rests on the shoulders of us!"

People finally dispersed, even the girl with the adoring expression left with a noble mission. Thankfully, this was the 1980s; no one dared to cross the line. If it were ten years later, they might just come up and kiss you... cough cough...

"Yang Wei!" Qin Liang glanced at the instigator with lingering fear: "What are you shouting for!"

"I...I'm excited."

"What's all the excitement about!" Qin Liang rolled his eyes at him: "Digital circuits, computer principles, flight control... how's your learning going with these dozen or so courses?"

"They are all...100 points."

"That's good. Let's gather those who scored above 99 in all subjects; we need to get to work on the project!"

"Great!" Yang Wei's eyes lit up.

With a whoosh, almost the entire class followed suit.

Qin Liang's eyes widened: "Your exam scores are all this high?"

The students in Class 5381 are all prodigies! Imagine the pressure if there were one or two ordinary students!

The research and development room is located on the second-to-top floor.

"Come here, this is Professor Song, and the others are engineers from Institute 611. You should have worked together before, right?"

Yang Wei nodded: "Yes, I know him."

"The biggest challenge in the J-9 project is the fly-by-wire numerical control system. In addition to studying the control laws, we also need to build a test bench to fully verify the flight control system. We call it the Iron Bird Test Bench," Qin Liang said. "Considering the weakness of the 611 Institute in electronic technology, this Iron Bird Test Bench will be mainly developed by Northwestern Polytechnical University, with the 611 Institute cooperating. Yang Wei, you will be in charge of this project!"

What?
Yang Wei said he was a little confused: "Qin Liang, I'm only a sophomore!"

You're asking a sophomore to lead a group of sophomores on a project?
"Last year I was a freshman, and I did a lot of projects. Yang Wei, you're a sophomore now. Do you know what being a sophomore means?"

"what?"

"You are now a national researcher! It's time to contribute to the country! Bravely shoulder your responsibilities!"

Old Song was stunned. "Qin Liang, are you serious? Are you going to wash your hands of the business? We're counting on you to take charge!"

However... judging from previous collaborations, Yang Wei is very capable. Among all the students in Class 5381, he is the most outstanding. Although he is only a sophomore, since Yang Wei was able to go directly from junior high school to university, it seems that it is not impossible for him to do scientific research and become a leader during his university years.

"How can students from Northwestern Polytechnical University say no? Don't bring shame to our university!"

"Qin Liang, shouldn't we have the teacher leading the way?" Yang Wei still couldn't muster the courage.

There was also a group of teachers present. Since the Double Delta Wing project last year, the teachers have been teaching and conducting research at the same time! Now, the teachers need to lead the team so that they can feel more confident!

"Teachers have their own work to do!" Qin Liang said. "Yang Wei, it's you. What, you don't want to do it?"

"miss you!"

"Then come on!"

Bringing Yang Wei out now is indeed a bit early, but... digital fly-by-wire flight control is a path that has never been taken before. No one in the country has any experience in this area! Internationally... even if we can seek cooperation, it will cost a fortune, and we will also have to tell the other party our secrets.

Therefore, we have to do it ourselves! Since none of us have experience, we naturally need to find a successful person to lead the team!
As they were talking, a delicious aroma wafted in from outside.

"Because of the tight schedule, we won't be going to the cafeteria. From now on, the cafeteria staff will deliver our meals to us."

Zhao Xiaoxia looked down at her lunchbox: celery and sliced ​​pork, steamed ribs... Seeing these, she couldn't help but think of the meals Qin Liang had given her. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed!
Our own people also need to grow and quickly become like Qin Liang, capable of taking on important subjects!

After dinner, the group immediately began a discussion.

The engineers at Institute 611 have been engaged in theoretical research for many years and have accumulated a wealth of experience in theory. However, this theoretical experience has never been transformed into practice, which is their shortcoming. This step can be achieved through these young college students.

Young people are energetic, vibrant, and possess the most agile minds!
Next door, in the conference room.

"Liangzi, you've mobilized them all, what are we going to do?" Professor Liu asked.

“Yes, the Super 7 project is complete, and we have nothing to do. It’s really hard to get used to being idle,” Professor Sha said.

"Dear teachers, of course there are new projects!" Qin Liang said, "The Super 7 from Factory 132 needs further improvement..."

Leading-edge extensions, high angle of attack, truly reaching the level of third-generation fighters, longitudinal digital fly-by-wire control... When these statements were made, everyone in the conference room widened their eyes.

This project is indeed challenging!
"Okay, let's do this project! It's just... the students in Class 5381 are all..."

"Even if they're not in the same class, there are other classes. Didn't Northwestern Polytechnical University recruit another group of bright minds this year?"

"Yes, that's right. These students need to be pushed a bit, otherwise they won't know how excellent they are!"

"Liangzi, don't you have a collaborative project with MIT and Boeing?" Director Luo asked. International collaborative projects must be taken seriously; this is how we can showcase Northwestern Polytechnical University's strength on the international stage!
"That project is just a hoax; we don't need to take it too seriously. It's like using a computer to calculate the shape of a stealth aircraft for the Americans," Qin Liang said. "Just make it look convincing!"

"This is a collaboration with Boeing!"

Qin Liang smiled and said, "That's right. It's precisely because we're cooperating with Boeing that we can't take it too seriously, otherwise they'll plagiarize our research results!"

Everyone was stunned. To this day, they still couldn't understand Qin Liang's thought process; he often made choices that were different from ordinary people.

"What about the trainer aircraft program?"

"The change isn't significant; I can easily make some adjustments on our computer."

A ten million yuan project, you just do some computer manipulation and it's done? Everyone knows Qin Liang doesn't care about the money, he cares about the rules. This isn't the era where the squeaky wheel gets the grease! Even a third-tier base can't rely on others; it needs to adapt to the market economy as soon as possible!

　PS: The JL-70 in the picture above has changed its leading-edge extensions and trapezoidal wings, but the leading-edge extensions are concave. The ones below are the F-18 and our L-15, whose leading-edge extensions are convex.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)