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

Chapter 508 J-20 Prototype Rolls Off the Production Line

"Principal Qin, Principal Qin?"

"Oh, okay." Qin Liang snapped out of his thoughts: "Ahem, well, how do you plan to deepen your relationship with us?"

"First and foremost, of course, is close cooperation in military technology. Can our existing cooperative projects be made public?"

These guys are trying to put Northwestern Polytechnical University on the hot seat!

Qin Liang shook his head: "Of course not. We signed an agreement when we cooperated before. Our cooperation is completely confidential. If you want to make it public, we will firmly deny it and terminate all cooperation. You will bear the consequences!"

"Ahem, Principal Qin, we..."

"If you want to deepen your relationship, then show some sincerity. Don't make things difficult for Northwestern Polytechnical University! This isn't about deepening our relationship; it's about trying to dissolve our cooperation!" Qin Liang said. "We will not only terminate the cooperation, but we might even disclose your technical data."

"No, no, we just had this idea. If you don't want it, then forget it." Nikitin dared not do that; the consequences were too terrible, and they simply couldn't bear them!

"We in the East have always welcomed friends from all countries with an open attitude. As long as we communicate sincerely, we will definitely be able to reach a consensus," Qin Liang said. "Right now, if we want to cooperate, the first major prerequisite is that you stop supporting Vietnam."

How does an economy develop in a country that doesn't engage in production but is constantly at war?

They don't develop the economy; they only leech off others!

Anyway, whatever is missing
You know, in this day and age, there are people who are better off than us, and we look at them with envy.

Qin Liang looked at Nikitin, his expression turning serious.

“In your country, there is a shortage of light industrial products and daily necessities. People have to queue for half a day to buy daily necessities. At the same time, you are giving away large quantities of urgently needed domestic supplies to support others!”

"You all saw how much aid we provided back then, and what did we get in return? They turned around and attacked us. Of course, you might say that this is because the Vietnamese were instigated by you, but what I want to say is that if they can be instigated by you today, they can be instigated by the United States tomorrow!"

Nikitin's expression changed drastically.

"Principal Qin, what's wrong...?"

"Deliberately sowing discord? No, no. In this world, there are no permanent friends or unchanging enemies, only eternal interests. You've probably heard that saying, haven't you?"

"Yes."

"Don't be fooled by how close Vietnam is to you now, even though Vietnam used to be an enemy of the Americans. But... as long as the Americans can provide Vietnam with the large sums of money it needs, Vietnam will grovel before the Americans. Please don't doubt my judgment. Every judgment I've made since I went to university has been accurate."

At this point, Qin Liang continued looking at the other person's face: "Even you people are planning to improve relations with the West, so why can't the Vietnamese do the same?"

Nikitin's heart skipped a beat.

That's right, this is their latest policy!
Under Brexit's rule, the Soviet Union once prospered, but now it faces a host of problems. The solution... is to ease relations with the West!

This is a policy they established after the map was put in power, and they are going to change it!

However... it hasn't been announced to the outside world yet. Nikitin only found out because he was going to talk to Qin Liang about these things, and the person in front of him actually guessed it.

As expected, Principal Qin is a genius, both in terms of technology and his grasp of the world situation.

So……

Nikitin took a deep breath: "Principal Qin, if we stop providing aid, won't the Vietnamese just go to the Americans anyway?"

"So, how long can you continue to provide support? Continuing to feed these ungrateful wretches will only hold you back and exacerbate the conflicts within your own country!"

Since we can't feed them enough anyway, we might as well wean them now!
"Okay, I understand, Principal Qin. I will pass on your suggestion."

"Yes, that's the first requirement. The second point needs to be negotiated and defined together."

"That's no problem, I'll pass it on. Are there any other requirements?"

The relationship is normal; we can't leave any issues behind on the border.

"No, by the way, I should clarify that this is my request, not a request from above. Of course, I will negotiate with the higher-ups."

What is Qin Liang's status that allows him to make such a decision?

The higher-ups must take responsibility; however, Qin Liang was certain that these were the kinds of demands the higher-ups would want to see.

Moreover, maintaining good relations is also beneficial to us. In recent years, the West has been trying to pull us onto the war machine, hoping to push us to the front to take the bullets. We are not stupid.

The most important thing is for us to maintain good relations with both sides and focus on developing the economy.

"Okay, I should also mention our requirements."

"explain."

"Hand over all the relevant technologies that we are currently collaborating on."

No wonder he came to Northwestern Polytechnical University to discuss things; it turns out he was after Northwestern Polytechnical University's technology!
Qin Liang almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

“Mr. Nikitin, wake up, stop dreaming. We can promise you the lowest price. You want our technology, and you want it for free? Absolutely not.”

Nikitin's face flushed slightly: "But that's what Moscow demands."

"Then let's not talk about it." Qin Liang waved his hand. "We have no obligation to do so. To be honest, even if we maintain our current relationship, Northwestern Polytechnical University will still develop as usual. How could we possibly sacrifice our own interests and hand over our technology to you!"

Nikitin knew that Northwestern Polytechnical University wouldn't do that, but... it was very important to the Russians!
"If you really want it, you can spend money to purchase a batch of chip manufacturing equipment from us, which will allow you to produce chips using the 1.5-micron process. This is the biggest contribution we can make."

Northwestern Polytechnical University's chip technology has already reached the nanometer level. Currently, the West is also striving to achieve the production capability of 1.5-micron process. Providing Russia with this equipment can greatly advance Russia's electronic technology.

Nikitin's eyes widened: "You're willing to hand over the 1.5-micron process to us?"

"Of course, you need to be prepared with funds, at least five hundred million US dollars, and a dedicated cleaning plant. Your previous rough approach won't work; you need to be more meticulous. If you get the machines and can't produce anything, don't blame us."

"Good, good, good."

Yu Zhi watched Nikitin leave with a complicated expression.

"Principal Qin, I will compile today's conversation and submit it to the relevant departments, but... are you sure the Russians will stop supporting Vietnam?"

"Of course not, they're still dreaming of becoming the world's superpower, how could that be possible?"

"then you……"

Qin Liang smiled. Asking for an exorbitant price, trying to haggle on the spot?

The Russians will not stop supporting Vietnam, but... getting Vietnam to withdraw its troops from Cambodia is still an option!

"Okay, I'll get back to work then." Yu Zhi took a huge pile of documents and went out, only to come back in a few minutes later!

"Teacher Yu, is there anything else?"

"Principal Qin, I just received a call from Chengdu. Their first J-20 prototype has rolled off the production line. You..."

So fast?
Qin Liang was stunned.

"Okay, book me a plane ticket right away!"

Qin Liang's memory is still stuck two years ago, when a bidding meeting for the fourth-generation fighter jet was held, and after some maneuvering, it was decided that... three aircraft would be developed together.

That's right, we're developing all three together, each with its own purpose, and a lot of the R&D funding is self-raised by the factory and research institute.

And now, the J-20 has actually rolled off the production line!

This speed is incredible! Chengdu, Factory 132.

The J-9 fighter jet has been finalized, and mass production is proceeding smoothly.

The spacious production workshop was set up on both sides, with a row of assembly lines on each side, each row containing more than ten units! This production capacity was being maximized!

"We have quite a few orders."

“Yes, after the J-9 was finalized, the Air Force began placing large orders. We even gave the JF-7 order to our brother unit. Currently, we are only producing JF-17 and J-9.” Tu Lao said with a smile, “This is still not enough to meet the demand. We can only continue to build new factories with a larger area so that we can set up the pulse production line as you mentioned. Hopefully, this will increase the production speed.”

Qin Liang nodded: "Definitely, Elder Tu. Our air force has a large number of second-generation aircraft that need to be replaced. The next step is to accelerate production and build new factories. What about the J-20?"

"Go through this factory area, and you'll reach the next one."

"it is good."

Back when the country opened up, Factory 132 ventured out to make its way in the world. Thanks to Qin Liang, they earned their first pot of gold. And now, Factory 132's business is booming!

and many more!

Thinking of something, Old Tu's expression changed slightly, and he stopped in his tracks.

"What's wrong, Elder Tu?"

"Principal Qin, we, we..."

"Just say what's bothering you."

"Our Factory 132 can only grow and thrive by cooperating with Factory 611. Now... we've realized the benefits of win-win cooperation. Besides, we're just a manufacturing plant; our R&D capabilities are too weak, so..."

Factory 132 wants to join forces with Factory 611!
Initially, Factory 132 wanted to acquire 611 and incorporate it into their R&D department, but 611 vehemently refused. Now, 611 has demonstrated its top-notch design capabilities; all products within Factory 132 were designed by 611. Therefore, they want to continue merging with 611, only this time…

"Great! This is a good thing. With Factory 611 and Factory 132 joining forces, the money they earn can be invested in research and development, creating a virtuous cycle. As for who takes the lead, it doesn't matter. In any case, it's all for the purpose of developing advanced equipment for our country. Chengdu Aircraft Company can also be expanded into Chengdu Aircraft Group!"

“Yes,” Old Tu nodded, “That’s what we thought too, but over the years, there’s still been some distance between us and 611… Many workers object to merging us into 611, so… so…”

"Old Tu, just say what you're thinking. This isn't the first time we've dealt with each other."

"We hope that Northwestern Polytechnical University can also hold a certain share in this group!"

We can't let 611 lead the way, but if Northwestern Polytechnical University joins in, things will be different!

Everyone is deeply grateful to Northwestern Polytechnical University. Without Northwestern Polytechnical University, there would be no Factory 132 today!

"We own shares?" Qin Liang asked curiously. "You 132 and 611 are all state-owned enterprises, and your assets belong to the state."

"Yes, but we need to build a new factory, which requires a huge capital investment. Northwestern Polytechnical University can inject funds to take a certain share. It doesn't have to be much, just invest 100 million yuan to us, which will be 20% of our group's shares."

Both 132 and 611 are now star companies, and their combined valuation is at least three billion!
Investing just 100 million to get a 20% stake is definitely a preferential treatment.

"This……"

“We, 132 and 611, each account for forty percent of the remaining amount.”

This requirement means that 132 and 611 can be on equal footing. No matter what is being done, the decision-making process requires the participation of Northwestern Polytechnical University. Whoever Northwestern Polytechnical University supports will receive more than 50% of the support!
It seems that Mr. Tu has racked his brains and studied this collaboration many times!
"Also, we hope you will become the chairman of our new Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group."

The old Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) was a shell company of Factory 132, registered for the convenience of external cooperation. The new Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) is a combination of Factory 611 and Factory 132, and also includes Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU)!
Investing 100 million to get 20% of the shares is already incredible, but now they want to make me the chairman?

"No, no, that's absolutely unacceptable. The chairman of the board is always the one with the largest share. Northwestern Polytechnical University doesn't want to get involved in that. I'm already the president, and I don't have the time for that."

"We don't need you to come every day. You just need to handle major decisions. In fact, even if it hadn't been established yet, aren't all these important matters decided by Northwestern Polytechnical University?"

"This……"

"Wait a minute, I guess Lao Song will think the same way. If you don't agree, our group can't cooperate."

"This……"

As they spoke, the two had already reached the factory gate. Across from the factory, they could see armed men outside, indicating that the factory inside was indeed a place for assembling J-20 fighter jets.

"Let's go, let's go check it out first, Lao Song and the others are all here."

"Ok."

Upon entering the factory, a yellow-skinned fighter jet came into view.

The stealth coating will be applied during later flight tests. Right now, the priority is to verify various mechanical properties. We certainly don't need to look at stealth performance. Moreover, we are confident that the stealth performance will meet the standards. After all, we have worked on several models before, and the one we have now is already very mature!
The nose section is no longer particularly diamond-shaped; the waistline is higher and extends to the back of the fuselage, where the side air intakes appear. The shape is composed of multiple folded lines, and the fuselage is equipped with DSI bulge air intakes to match.

This air intake alone is unique in the world!
Not to mention the canards above the air intake!
To generate vortices, canards are usually higher than main wings, which results in an increased radar cross-section. This is why the best canards are on enemy aircraft.

Now, the canard is parallel to the main wing and is mainly used as a control surface, secondarily to generate vortices, and the main vortex generation is achieved by the strake wing behind the canard!
With its wide delta wing main body, a fully movable twin vertical tail behind it that slopes outwards, and ventral fins below, this design is unique in the world!
Flight control...

"Senior brother, you're here!" Just then, Yang Wei saw Qin Liang first and ran over.

"Hmm, the flight control program is finished?"

"It's all written. We're using a professionally developed flight control chip. The program alone has a million lines of code, more than the most complex computer operating system. Don't worry, senior!"

Old Song also saw Qin Liang, and then looked at Old Tu beside Qin Liang, casting an inquiring glance at him.

Old Tu nodded.

Old Song took a deep breath: "Principal Qin, welcome to this inspection. We... have finally completed the development of our second domestically produced fighter jet!"

"Yes, everyone has worked hard, this engine..."

Flight control is the first hurdle, and the engine is the second!

The J-9 is still using the WP-15 turbojet engine. Although it's outdated, at least it solves the problem of having or not having one. But if fourth-generation fighters continue to use turbojet engines...

"The engine is, of course, our domestically produced WS-10 turbofan engine," said Mr. Song. "The design team slightly increased the fan diameter, increasing the thrust to 14 tons, thus providing more ample power reserves..."

Qin Liang nodded.

Increasing the diameter is the simplest way to increase thrust. If the core engine remains the same, then fuel consumption and other factors will remain the same. However, a larger fan can push more air, so the power will be stronger. Look at the engines of passenger planes; the bypass ratio is getting larger and larger.

Fighter jets cannot be increased indefinitely, because a larger bypass ratio increases the frontal area and reduces high-altitude, high-speed performance.

just now……

"The original WS-10 turbofan engine had a diameter of 1.16 meters; now, we've increased it to 1.28 meters..."

1.28 meters, which is actually the diameter of the third uncle's engine, meaning that our side still referenced some of the third uncle's technology!
"Hmm, not bad. A simple increase of less than 10% won't affect high-altitude and high-speed performance, but other performances will be greatly improved. This 14-ton thrust will allow the fighter jet to have a higher thrust-to-weight ratio in air combat."

Qin Liang felt that he should focus more on his job at the school in the future; otherwise, it would be embarrassing if he didn't know these techniques himself and had to ask others to explain them to him.

Qin Liang admired the plane as he looked at it from front to back, finally focusing his gaze on the skin.

"To reduce weight, we use a lot of composite materials. They have been used repeatedly on large passenger aircraft without any problems. After this design, the empty weight can be reduced to less than seventeen tons."

Thus, even with nine tons of fuel, two tons of weapons and personnel, the thrust-to-weight ratio in air combat can still reach 1. If some more fuel is consumed, the thrust-to-weight ratio will be even higher.

Of course, the maximum takeoff weight must be over thirty tons, after all, this is a heavy aircraft.

Compared to the Su-27, the weight is similar, but our internal weapons bay and airframe structure are more complex than the Su-27's. It is truly remarkable that we can achieve the same empty weight as the Su-27. As for performance... it is absolutely far superior to the Su-27!
(End of this chapter)