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

Chapter 385: Yi Tuo Takes Over H-6, Someone Is Getting Anxious!

Across the ditch is the aviation development center.

"These mainlanders are really despicable! They use the products we developed with our research and development funds!"

"That's right, they can't shake off their bad habit of copying from the bottom of their hearts!"

Countless people were angry.

They invested hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development just for the machine itself. If it were given to the United States, they would have no complaints, but...giving it to the mainland is incredibly frustrating for them. Now, the mainlanders want to use these research results, which is truly...

Emperor Huang Xiaozong did not speak, but instead cast a meaningful glance at everyone.

"Everyone, please don't be angry," Peng Yuanxi said. "I think this isn't a bad thing."

This isn't a bad thing? Everyone was almost about to vent their anger on Peng Yuanxi.

"Everyone, think about it. Since they also want to use this research result, it means that there is no problem with this research project. They haven't tampered with it. Isn't that good news for us?"

Although it was done under the guise of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and with Qin Baoguo as a connection, the intelligence system on the mainland was still very powerful.

What if they discover that the real client is here, and then... they might tamper with the aircraft design? Now that the mainlanders are also planning to use these research results, it means that the design is flawless!

Mainlanders want to utilize the research results... It seems there's nothing we can do to stop them. Since that's the case, there's no point in being angry. We might as well think about the benefits. Playing the Ah Q spirit like this will make us feel better.

Huang Xiaozong nodded: "That's right, that's what I think too. Now, instead of getting angry about these things, we should do our own work well, make sure the conversion from two-seater to single-seater is done well, and thoroughly understand the airframe design. Right now, the mainlanders are teaching us how to design airplanes step by step! With this experience, we will be able to independently develop the next airplane in the future!"

Everyone gradually calmed down.

Xing Youguang began, “From the current perspective, the engineering workload of converting a two-seat aircraft to a single-seat aircraft is not large. However, this kind of aerodynamic design is very challenging for flight control programming. We need to master all the aerodynamic data of the aircraft so that it will be easier to program the fly-by-wire flight control system. At the same time, it will lay the foundation for future development.”

"Well, let's study the materials we got from Northwestern Polytechnical University and try to understand them as soon as possible. The flight control system can't have any defects. If it crashes because of this, it could have a major impact on our project."

If the flight control system malfunctions, it could potentially bring the entire project to a halt; this is no joke.

"understand!"

"By the way, is there anything else?"

"Garrett's engine improvements are progressing rapidly. The matching work between the three-stage fan and the subsequent high-pressure compressor has been completed, and the design of a completely new combustion chamber has begun. Studying this data, we have discovered that the above technology..."

"How's the technology?"

"Unlike Western technology, it is similar to the technology of the RD33 engine used on the MiG-29, which is also used in the East's own medium-thrust turbofan engine."

"Hmph, knock-off."

"Exactly, their technology is nothing more than plagiarism."

Everyone regained their confidence.

Zhang Xuebin, the chief engineer of the Yunhan Project, was interrupted and waited until everyone's voices subsided before continuing: "The biggest feature of this combustion chamber design is that it allows the turbine inlet temperature of the engine to be 150 degrees Celsius higher than the ground temperature under high altitude and high speed conditions, which can greatly improve high altitude and high speed performance."

"So strong?"

"This turbofan engine's high-altitude weakness was actually cured by the mainlanders?"

Everyone's eyes widened.

Turbofan is characterized by fuel efficiency, high thrust, and high thrust-to-weight ratio. However, its disadvantages are also obvious: its high-altitude and high-speed performance is severely lacking, which is caused by its large frontal area, and this is almost unsolvable.

But the people from mainland China solved it!
This……

Wait, what did we just say?
How can we praise them?

"Hmph, it's nothing but a trivial trick!"

Hearing everyone change their tune, Zhang Xuebin could only manage a wry smile.

"Great! With that, our engine problem is solved. If we can build our first prototype within a year, it will be a major achievement!" Huang Xiaozong said excitedly. "Everyone, let's work hard! By standing on the shoulders of giants, we can achieve the take-off of our aviation industry!"

Hmm, why do the faces below look strange?
Huang Xiaozong realized, "Ahem, by stepping on those guys' heads, we can stand higher and fly farther than them!"

Northwestern Polytechnical University, Department of Aero-engine Engineering.

"The engine surge margin is an important indicator." Director Wang personally explained to Qin Liang: "When we improved the first three stages of the fan, we deliberately reduced this surge margin. Basically, it is the same as the Tomcat's TF30 engine. When the pilots operate the throttle, as long as they are slightly more aggressive, the engine will surge 100% of the time."

Qin Liang nodded: "Hmm, well done. So, what about our own engine?"

“Our own engine will have an additional low-pressure compressor stage after the fan, which will perfectly match and improve surge margin.”

Back when China was developing its own aero engines, the mismatch between high and low pressure was a very prominent problem. It was only by adding a compressor stage in the middle that the high and low pressure were successfully matched.

Now, our original design has also undergone significant modifications!
"Such a compressor will have a higher pressure ratio and a greater engine thrust. As for the disadvantage, the engine will be longer... The aircraft shape designed by the 5 Series is strictly based on the existing engine dimensions. If it is even slightly too long, it will not fit."

Qin Liang was finally satisfied.

Actually, the surge margin could be addressed by modifying the shape of the three-stage fan. However, this engine is not only for domestic use but also exported in large quantities. Those guys across the river will definitely try to steal our engines, and there's no way to prevent that.

If they steal it, disassemble it, and find that the fan is different, then they can simply replace the fan and the problem will be solved. With the processing technology in the United States, producing new fan blades is not a problem. After all, considering various restrictions, fighter jet fans are still all made of titanium alloy and have not transitioned to composite materials.

Adding a compressor stage would leave them with nothing to do but curse and swear. The engine's dimensions would change, making it unsuitable for their nacelle unless it were drastically modified!

In the end, no matter what they do, they will waste a lot of time, three to five years, and their research and development progress will fall far behind... When they see our Northwestern Polytechnical University's trainer aircraft flying all over the sky, I wonder if they will be spitting blood?

Ring ring... Just then, the phone rang.

"Hey, that's right, Comrade Qin Liang is here with me. What? Factory 172 wants him to come over? Okay, got it!"

Qin Liang stood up: "Director Wang, I'll have to trouble you all from now on. Our engine factory under Northwestern Polytechnical University needs to produce the prototypes of these two engines as soon as possible and start testing. We also need to keep a close eye on the people from Garrett Company and make sure they don't discover anything."

"Yes, no problem, leave it to us. If they dare to question the technology of Northwestern Polytechnical University, I'll give them a good dressing down!" Director Wang said with a smile.

Factory 172.

Two brand-new H-6 bombers were towed out of the production workshop and onto the tarmac outside. A large crowd surrounded the two aircraft, praising them highly.

"The manufacturing techniques of the East are truly impressive!"

"The East is making such rapid progress!"

Salah couldn't wait any longer: "I want to go up and take a look!"

"No problem, you can just open the boarding stairs from the front landing gear opening and go up."

The entry of large bombers is certainly different from that of fighter jets. Most of them enter and exit through the nose landing gear hatch, which has the advantage of eliminating the need for other openings.

Salah was just about to climb up when he saw a car speeding towards him. The car stopped, and a young man got out.

"Qin!"

Salah immediately lowered the gangway and ran over, as if he had seen his own father.

"Yes, Mr. Salah, I heard that the first two H-6 bombers are about to be delivered, so I came here specifically to attend the delivery ceremony!" "Qin, you are truly a good friend of our Yituo!" Salah's face was full of emotion.

They finally have a strategic bomber, and from now on, they can go wherever they want to bomb!
A combat radius of 3,000 kilometers, just thinking about it is exciting!

"Also, we have raised enough funds for the navigation satellite. Please launch it as soon as possible so that we can use precision-guided bombs!"

"We will launch as soon as the funding is available. However, the production of rockets and satellites takes time, so we will have to wait for a while."

“Yes, yes, this is a good opportunity for us to practice operating this bomber.” Salah nodded. “It will be our strategic weapon!”

Qin Liang nodded: "That's right, it takes some time to get used to it. By the way, were you going up to take a look just now?"

"Ah."

"Shall we go up and take a look now?"

"it is good!"

Climbing the boarding stairs and sitting in the cockpit, looking at the uniform display screens in front of him, Salah was full of praise, saying that this was definitely the most advanced bomber in the world!

Reconnaissance satellites flew overhead.

The Middle East remains hot, and even with the Mediterranean sea breeze blowing, it still feels damp.

Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv.

"What? Iraq has already procured H-6 bombers? Damn it, what are our agents doing? Such crucial intelligence, and they didn't get advance notice, needing data from American spy satellites to confirm it?"

Nahum Edmoni, the first Mossad director to be promoted from within the organization, was an extremely experienced individual. He never imagined that his subordinates would be so careless.

"We can't infiltrate the East at all," Barak, who was in charge of intelligence work for Iraq, said with some helplessness. "Iraq has completely blocked all information internally. So far, only the Iraqi Air Force Commander and a few other high-ranking officials know about it. We have investigated and found that there is a secret flow of funds within Iraq, but... we haven't found any results yet..."

This is a serious dereliction of duty, but there's nothing they can do about it!

"No, we must make amends. We must find a way to destroy these strategic bombers, otherwise we will always be under their shadow."

"Director, aren't you worrying too much? As long as this kind of plane flies over, we can just send in the air force to intercept it..."

“That’s right. In times of war, we can certainly send our air force to intercept them. But in times of peace? They just fly over civilian routes, drop bombs, and leave without even crossing our borders. Barak, didn’t you analyze how the monkeys were bombed back to an agricultural society last year?”

Nahum Edmoni was furious and paced back and forth in the room.

"No, we have to think of a way!"

"So we sent in fighter jets and bombed their base? Just like Operation Babylon?"

"We could have done it back then, but now... the Ito Air Force has a large number of Super-7 fighters. Even if we could bomb them, do you think our people would come back safely? Damn it!"

Iraq has upgraded its military capabilities; its air force is now no less powerful than theirs!

"That……"

For squid, if they can take action, they won't talk; but if they can't take action now, they're really scratching their heads!
However, this doesn't stump them!
After circling the room a few more times, Nahum-Admoni suddenly stopped.

"Have it!"

"Is there any other way?"

"We will inform Lang Tuo that Yi Tuo has acquired the H-6 bomber!"

The acquisition of bombers by Yituo poses the greatest threat to Langtuo. Since they cannot act directly, they must rely on Langtuo's help!

"But...Italy's air power is comparable to Langtuo's. It's not easy for Langtuo to bomb. Even if they could, these are only the first batch of bombers. Won't Italy continue to buy more? In fact, they have more than two in this batch."

"Well, on the one hand, we need to push forward Langtuo's operations and launch a successful bombing campaign; on the other hand, we'll lend money to the British so they can complete their procurement contracts with the East, thus delaying Yituo's procurement..."

Let's postpone it for now!
Britain was the first to set its sights on the H-6 bomber, but... because they were too poor and purchasing bombers would cost a fortune, the British have not yet made formal payments or fulfilled the purchase contract.

They had tried to borrow money from Squid before, but the shrewd Squid refused. After all, given Britain's history of being on the verge of bankruptcy, lending money was very risky; what if they couldn't get it back?
They demanded that the British use the North Sea oil fields as collateral, but the British... gave them a dressing down! And so, the meeting ended on bad terms.

Now, we have to take the initiative to lend them money. Although it sounds frustrating, as long as it can disrupt Yituo's procurement this time, that's enough!
"it is good."

As the world's most efficient intelligence system, Mossad acted swiftly, and just the next day, Qin Liang welcomed a new group of guests.

"Mr. Minuseper, what brings you here?"

"Qin!" Minuseper was furious. "We received news that you sold H-6 bombers to Iraq?"

"Ah."

"why?"

“Sigh, my friend, don’t be angry. This matter is very complicated.” Qin Liang said helplessly, “It all started with the Falklands War last year. Britain was defeated and was very angry, so it ordered a batch of H-6 bombers from us to bomb the Falklands.”

As Qin Liang spoke, he personally brewed tea for the other party.

"So we started production, but unexpectedly, after we started, the British changed their minds. They said they couldn't afford it and demanded a price reduction, which was a breach of contract! We refused on the spot and even demanded compensation according to the contract, but they refused. Come on, have some tea!"

The teacup was placed on the table in front of Minusepel, and Qin Liang continued his introduction.

"Later, I don't know how it happened, Yituo came up to us and said they were willing to take over that batch of bombers. In this way, Britain wouldn't have to compensate for the losses, and we could continue production. This would be beneficial to all three parties, so CATIC agreed. I only found out about this later, otherwise... I would have definitely informed you at the time."

This explanation was a mix of truth and falsehood, and it was all reasonable and plausible; even the people of Langtuo couldn't find fault with it.

Minuseper didn't say anything, but helplessly took the teacup, put it to his lips, but couldn't drink it. He blew on the tea leaves and put it down again.

"Then what do we do?"

“If you need it, we can produce it for you. The contract with Yituo cannot be breached, otherwise we will have to pay a high penalty. However, we can let you get the same aircraft.”

Minuseper took a deep breath: "No, we don't want those cumbersome bombers. They call them strategic bombers, but they're just sitting ducks..."

The Lang camel was more knowledgeable than the Yi camel, after all, the Lang camel had always been equipped with Western weapons and had seen big scenes.

The H-6, a copy of the Tu-16, was a first-generation jet bomber during the Cold War. It only solved the problem of having or not having one; it had no penetration capability. In the air, it was a sitting duck, and any conventional anti-aircraft missile could shoot it down.

The monkeys can act tough because they have other teammates and fight a system-based battle.

The export capacity is definitely reduced. Even if the bombs are precision-guided, they will not have gliders and can only fly for a dozen kilometers, which is very dangerous on the battlefield.

"Then you can continue to purchase the twin-engine Q-6, and you are also proficient in operating this aircraft..."

Minuseper sighed, "Alas, the twin-engine Q-6 is too expensive. We can only use it as the backbone. We still need a light aircraft..."

Logically speaking, the Super-7 is the best, but the Izvestia is already equipped with it, and they don't want to equip themselves with fighters of the same type as the Izvestia!
Qin Liang's eyes lit up instantly: "My old friend, we in the East do have a unique aircraft that would be perfect for you to equip!"

What kind of plane?

"This is a fighter jet with powerful ground attack capabilities. It adopts a side-intake layout and is currently being upgraded with turbofan engines..."

(End of this chapter)