At Li Zhan's strong request, his radio call finally changed - the angry old leopard.

The level of radio call signs in the intelligence and communication department is really unbearable to look at. Security No. 1 Security No. 2 is so rustic, it is not as good as the call signs the soldiers themselves give themselves. However, the communication plans for the exercise are formulated and unified.

The soldiers can't change it if they implement it.

The reason why Li Zhan asked for a call change was that he wanted to carry out testing new reconnaissance pods, attacking islands, and recording these irrelevant tasks, so he should have a call out uniquely. The exercise command agreed.

The old flying leopard is here, and the new reconnaissance pod is here.

Let’s see the old flying leopard first.

Dai Wenming and Li Zhan were familiar with the situation of the old Feibao. The former was in the army for the first five years and they were all old Feibao, which was very experienced.

The most obvious difference between the old flying leopard and the new flying leopard is the front glass of the cockpit. The old flying leopard is a classic three-piece style, while the new flying leopard is a much pleasing overall style. In terms of the overall appearance, the new flying leopard is also better than the new flying leopard.

The old Feibao has become much tidy and has slightly changed its aerodynamic appearance.

Of course, after driving the third-generation aircraft for so long, Li Zhan also missed the old aircraft using the three-piece front-speed glass. The No. 037 J-7EGGH turned out to be such a front-speed, and the one that made him lose his way.

No. 101 J-8FR.

Then there is the classic upper single-wing aerodynamic layout. The thick body is square and there are huge air intakes on both sides. The air intake duct gradually enters the body and connects it with two Spey engines, which looks quite harmonious.

However, the single vertical tail layout makes this fighter less domineering.

If it is a double vertical tail, straighten the wings to both sides, and cut the air inlet into diamond shapes, which makes it a perfect sense of MiG-25!

Li Zhan once believed that when he designed the Flying Leopard, he referred to Migoyang's design ideas. However, Flying Leopard and MiG-25 are two completely different fighter jets. The former is a fighter bomber and the latter is a high-speed high-altitude interceptor. However, Flying Leopard

The high-speed performance is not weak, and it can reach Mach 7, which is not inferior to many third-generation fighters.

Of course, it is normal to borrow the design ideas. If the Soviet Union's Tu-160 and the American B-1 were parked together with the same paint, it would probably take some time for senior military fans to tell it.

"This old flying leopard is old and is the first batch. It will take hundreds of hours to overhaul it. It is very solid, but it is a bit rough." Dai Wenming said, slapping the front landing gear with obvious scars, saying that those scars were not injured.

What is left behind is the year-round wind and rain, coupled with the corrosion of salt on Shanghai, even if the maintenance of the machinery is fine, it will inevitably leave indelible traces.

It’s like a person’s skin, no matter how much he takes care of it, he will still get wrinkles when he reaches his age.

Li Zhan climbed into the cockpit and stretched his head to look at the instrument stand, laughing and crying, "Captain, this cockpit has caught up with the original J-7, so it won't be broken like this, right?"

"After the major repairs, I sent them back to the manufacturer and made improvements. I will use them now. If you can, please open them." Dai Wenming stood on the other side, looking a little embarrassed, shook his head and said, "The Ninth Division is too unpretentious, I really give it to you."

I'll send a rag over."

Li Zhan said, "If you break the point, just break the point. The problem is that this thing can be connected to the reconnaissance pod?"

"Don't worry about this, there is absolutely no problem." Dai Wenming said, "If you wait for the specific operation and technicians to arrive, it will be here tomorrow. Let's go and fly up."

As he said that, he got into the rear cabin, and Li Zhan entered the front cabin. The Flying Leopard only has a flight control system in the front cabin, and the rear cabin is a weapon operator, and there is no way to operate the fighter jet when the front cabin is disabled.

It has also become a reason for military fans to criticize.

But what everyone admits is that in the era when the streets were all J-7, J-8 and even J-6, a new fighter with some third-generation aircraft that was developed independently appeared, for the troops and the Chinese people.

The significance is very important.

At that time, the Air Force looked down on Fei Bao. Don't think that in the era when it was so poor, the Air Force would lower the indicator requirements. In the 1970s, the Air Force dared to propose the development of the J-9. Its indicator performance seems to be today.

Advanced shows how firm the Air Force's heart is to be the world's strongest air force.

Therefore, the Flying Leopard project was facing the danger of premature death at that time. At the critical moment, the Navy, which lacked the long-range air-to-sea strike force, placed an order, started the Flying Leopard service and took over the navy's only long-range air-to-range strike for more than ten years.

Responsibility of competence.

The early Feibao used the original SBB engine, while the later produced the domestically produced turbofan-9. The biggest feature of this engine is fuel saving, so Feibao has the same effect as the Su-27 series fighter.

Strong combat radius and maximum range.

The combat radius of up to 1,700 kilometers is an irresistible temptation for the naval aviation - if the J-11 fighter jet is not available in the short term, the Flying Leopard is the only and the best choice.

The SB engine used by Feibao is not as good as the AL-31F, but it is better because it is fuel-efficient and has a low failure rate. It is suitable for a fighter mainly used to strike the ground-to-sea. Of course, despite so many years of publicity

It is said that Flying Leopard is a fighter bomber, and the troops often use Flying Leopard for air combat training, but it cannot change the fact that Flying Leopard has weak air combat capabilities.

In the future, after the J-16 is in service, the Flying Leopard will be gradually replaced, and the breakthrough progress in the J-16 combat bombing project directly led to the Flying Leopard C-type being left behind. Li Zhan had a debate at the Changfei Factory in this regard.

When taking off, Li Zhan clearly felt that the thrust of the Flying Leopard was very different from that of the J-15. The sliding distance was longer and the maneuverability was very weak. He flew over the field properly for more than half an hour and became familiar with it.

After maneuvering, he then turned to sea to do a series of standard flight actions over the Bohai Sea.

After flying for two hours, I found a feeling. At this time, Li Zhan became a little confident. He had to carry the reconnaissance pod for a second flight in order to be able to be comfortable.

When Li Zhan shuffled back to the shutdown shed, he saw a familiar figure from afar. After getting off the plane and seeing it clearly, he was extremely surprised - the figure turned out to be Niu Jun.

"Senior Brother!" Niu Jun came over with a desert camouflage training uniform, headquarter armband, camouflage rubber shoes, and long legs, smiling and saluting Li Zhan.

Li Zhan quickly returned the gift, and asked in surprise while taking off his flying helmet, "Why are you here? You can't be the technician of the manufacturer, right?"

"Of course not, but I am a technician at the headquarters and I am responsible for the acceptance and testing of the new reconnaissance pod." Niu Jun smiled proudly and pointed to the new reconnaissance pod placed on the cart there.

Li Zhan smiled helplessly and said to himself, "You are so terrible."

"What did you say?" Niu Jun asked.

Li Zhan said, "I said I'm lucky to meet you thousands of miles away, and we're really lucky."

"Yes, I'm going to jump up when I receive the order. Why do I follow you wherever you go? Haha!" Niu Jun laughed.

Li Zhan quickly introduced, "Oh, this is our captain, Colonel Dai Wenming."

"Hello." Niu Jun saluted Dai Wenming.

Dai Wenming quickly returned the greeting and said, "Do you know each other?"

"It turns out that she is a special technical officer from a school." Li Zhan said and pointed at Niu Jun's collar seal, "What's wrong with your military rank?"

Niu Jun was wearing a colonel's seal, so young colonel was so eye-catching. Niu Jun was just a major in Beiku back then, so it was impossible for him to arrive at the colonel so soon.

"Hehe." Niu Jun said proudly, "I got my doctorate."

Li Zhan was shocked again, and then gave a thumbs up and said in admiration, "It's amazing! You can get promoted much faster than us in the war. The colonel is in one step."

According to regulations, young people of appropriate age who have a doctorate degree can be directly awarded the rank of major. If they have obtained a master's degree during the military academy, they can also be awarded the rank of major exception after graduation. If they have obtained a doctorate degree, they will be directly awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel after graduation.

Niu Jun was originally a major, but according to his age, he was almost a lieutenant colonel. Now he has obtained a doctorate degree and has a first-level superposition. It is natural that he has transferred to the lieutenant colonel and directly awarded it to the colonel.

Of course, her level was still at the deputy regiment level, so it was a rare situation like a colonel and deputy regiment.

It is estimated that the Beiku Tactical Intelligence Interaction Center established in Beiku has given Niu Jun a lot of points, because even if you get a doctorate degree, it will be difficult to even advance to two levels.

"What should I do?" Li Zhan shook his head with a wry smile.

Dai Wenming asked in confusion, "What should I do?"

Li Zhan pointed at Niu Jun with his hand, "My junior sister is now colonel, I still carry two cents, so where can I go to make sense?"

"Hahaha!" Niu Jun couldn't help laughing.

Li Zhan became serious, "Col. Niu, how to operate the new reconnaissance pod? Please explain it to us. We will conduct the mounting test immediately."

"Okay, Chief Instructor Li." Niu Jun also put away his smile and answered seriously.

Dai Wenming gave a few words and left. The rest of the matter was all determined by Li Zhan. He couldn't help but want to help, and he was about to practice with other pilots participating in the performance.

Li Zhan and the maid team started learning around the reconnaissance pod. The more advanced the things, the simpler the way to use them. After some explanation, everyone found that the use and maintenance of the new reconnaissance pod was very simple and easier to serve.

Niu Jun said, "This reconnaissance pod is actually called the comprehensive tactical pod. It is a product derived from the Beiku tactical intelligence interaction system. It has many functions, including electronic combat functions. As you can see the disadvantages, it is too big and small.

Some aircraft cannot be brought with them. The institute is conducting miniaturization research. The ultimate goal is to develop a general tactical pod that can be used by all active fighter jets, and even develop multiple models, such as those used for helicopters.

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Li Zhan said, "Since it is a derivative of the Beiku tactical intelligence interaction system, does it mean that the system is needed as a support to play its full role?"

"That's right." Niu Jun nodded, "However, the comprehensive tactical pod itself is a movable aerial relay station and a small information processing station. As long as it is covered by the Beidou system, it can play its full role. Of course,

Ships, aircraft, etc. all need to be equipped with tactical intelligence terminals to form a network of three points and one line. The biggest problem at present is that the coverage of the Beidou system is limited, and the accuracy and signal are not ideal enough."

Li Zhan smelled the practical value of this thing and nodded slowly, "What you mean is that this pod is more used as mobile WiFi to ensure communication between sea, land and air, right?"

"Senior brother, you are so smart." Niu Jun looked at Li Zhan with admiration and said, "The comprehensive tactical pod focuses on communication relay, reconnaissance and guidance, and electronic combat are secondary functions."

It is obvious that it is unlikely to achieve excellent functions. There is interference between these functions, so there must be a lot of emphasis.

"What is the communication relay range?" Li Zhan asked.

“XXX km.”

Li Zai looked disappointed, "a little bit small."

Niu Jun said angrily, "This is just a pod, and it is considered to be the world's advanced level with this range. A real communication relay station needs to use medium and large aircraft as a platform, such as the US military's E-6. In the battlefield communications downwards

Then we also need aircraft as platforms, such as the US military's E-11A."

He smiled awkwardly, and Li Zhan said, "I'm just a stubborn person. Can this pod solve the problem of data incompatibility of Russian-made aircraft?"

Niu Jun shook his head, "It can't be solved, it only supports aircraft that use domestic avionics systems."

This means that the original imported Su-27SK and Su-30MKK cannot share data from other models, cannot be sent or accepted, and the commander can only command these fighters' operations through voice communication. Unless the avionics systems of these fighters are replaced by domestic products

of.

After fully understanding the comprehensive tactical pod, Li Zhan made an intuitive evaluation of this thing - the communication relay function is very practical, and the electronic interference function is useless. Even the high-definition camera installed on it has more meaning than the electronic interference function.
To be continued...