"Tell me in detail." Bao Guanhua said.

Li Zhan obviously thought about it carefully, but he did not have sufficient theoretical basis, and at best he could only be considered a personal opinion.

But his personal opinion cannot be ignored.

"Since the Second Division drove the J-7, I have been thinking about what kind of fourth-generation fighter jet the People's Air Force needs. At that time, I didn't know that the fourth-generation aircraft was already in the sprint stage of R&D. To be honest, when I saw the news of the first flight of the black ribbon, I even suspected it was a fake news."

"After confirming that it is the fact, I began to think more seriously about the same question - what kind of fourth-generation aircraft meets the requirements of future wars for the People's Air Force. From Beiku to Feisha, I participated in many live-fire exercises, live-fire confrontations, and comprehensive exercises during this period, and also went outside to learn about the current situation of the foreign air force and their strategic ideas."

"Authentic, it's not wrong to take the F-22A as the catch-up goal. After all, there is only such a fourth-generation aircraft in the world. At first, I even thought that as long as our fourth-generation aircraft has combat capabilities that are almost the same as the F-22A, it would be a good result. What I didn't expect was that Cheng Lockheed Martial Arts Factory could make the fourth-generation aircraft fly for the first time in such a short time. From this, I thought of a very critical thing, that is, our aviation technology development is much faster than we imagined. We can no longer use old thinking to consider what is happening now and in the future."

"I had the deepest experience during my time working in the Flying Shark Force. Since we have enough R&D capabilities to achieve a qualitative leap, should we consider the problem more deeply and think about things farther? The black ribbon is a standard Air Force heavy air superiority fighter. I have seen the F-22A flight in France. In terms of maneuverability alone, the F-22A is not as good as our black ribbon. I believe that the avionics system is equally matched."

"But the F-22A is not perfect. After all, it is the design idea of ​​the 1980s and the technology of the 1980s and 1990s. The most important thing is the design idea. The design idea of ​​the F-22A is used to form an overwhelming advantage over the Soviet Su-27 and MiG-29 aircraft fleets. In other words, at the beginning of the project, they did not consider that they would face our fourth-generation aircraft in the future."

"If we blindly take the F-22A as the goal of catching up, it will obviously limit our own development. This goal should be adjusted. catching up with the F-22A can only be a basic goal, and having stronger combat capabilities to adapt to future wars should be the ultimate goal of our fourth-generation aircraft."

Speaking of this, Li Zhan paused and continued, "My second reason is related to the Navy. There is no doubt that the People's Navy will definitely be equipped with large nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the future. The US Navy has used a lot of experience to prove that the maintenance efficiency and dispatch efficiency of heavy carrier-based fighters are lower than that of medium-sized carrier-based fighters. The danger of landing weight of carrier-based fighters exceeding 20 tons has increased significantly. This is one of the reasons why they gave up the F-14 and F-111B."

"But the fundamental reason is that the US Navy had lost its opponents at that time, and they did not need to use more resources to maintain the heavy carrier-based fighter fleet. In fact, by starting from the design of heavy carrier-based fighter jets and the design of aircraft carriers, it is possible to improve the dispatch efficiency of new heavy carrier-based stealth fighters with current technology and future technological developments, reducing the risk of landing."

"Shenhoy has built a technical verification aircraft for the fourth-generation medium-sized carrier-based stealth fighter, and they have begun to use this aircraft to verify related technologies. Basically, it is certain that the main carrier-based combat opportunities on aircraft carriers in the future are the J-15 heavy carrier-based fighter and the fourth-generation medium-sized carrier-based stealth fighter, forming a combination of two levels of magnitude."

"The situation of new and old matching will last for a long time. According to the Navy's idea, the fourth-generation heavy carrier-based fighter jets and the fourth-generation medium-sized carrier-based fighter jets will definitely be used in the future. The former will be the main air defense force, while the latter will be responsible for the attack. This is their ideal state for the configuration of the carrier-based fighter troops in the future aircraft carrier combat group."

Li Zhan said, "Based on this, the problem is coming. The development of the black ribbon has not considered the possibility of boarding a ship. Everyone knows that it is very difficult to change a land-based fighter to a carrier-based fighter. It is not enough to strengthen the landing mechanism and replace the larger thrust engine. The Soviet Union used the Su Liangqi platform to build Su Sansan for so many years. We have obtained Su Sansan's technology and drawings after fully understanding the Su Liangqi platform technology. It took a long time for the J-15 to develop it. It is enough to show that the development of carrier-based fighter jets is very difficult."

"If the fourth-generation aircraft can consider the possibility of boarding the ship during research and development, it will be of great help to the development of the fourth-generation heavy carrier-based fighter jet in the future. What I mean is not to say that the black ribbon is needed to be used to outline the naval ship-based model. In my opinion, the F-35 project developed by the Americans is a failure. They want to use a platform to derive General Three Army fighter jets. The idea is beautiful but the facts are cruel. In addition to the conventional models, the short-range take-off and landing models have not formed combat effectiveness, and even the frequency of use is not normal. When it matures, it seems that it is nowhere to be achieved."

"We don't need to build any world fighter jets. According to our own situation, the fourth-generation aircraft of the Air Force and the fourth-generation aircraft of the Navy can be developed separately. The derived technology can be used to improve the third-generation aircraft, showing a pattern of two locomotives driving the simultaneous development of the entire aviation equipment. For example, J-16 uses a large number of advanced avionics technologies with black ribbons. Although the appearance does not change much, it is completely different inside. The improvement of combat capability is huge."

Bao Guanhua listened carefully and nodded slightly, "I understand what you mean. The research and development of black ribbons is best to take into account the application of new technologies in the future Navy's fourth-generation carrier-based fighter project."

"Yes." Li Zhan said.

Li Zhan said so much about the opinions that can be summarized in two sentences because he hopes that Bao Guanhua, one of the people in charge, can understand his complete ideas from beginning to end.

Objectively speaking, the F-35 also applies a large number of technologies brought by the F-22 project. Without the preparation of the F-22, there would be no F-35. This is a technical issue, and Li Zhan raised the view of the navy and air force on the positioning of new fighter jets in the future, which is related to the development strategies of the two major military branches.

The Air Force has both aiming and transformation in offense and defense, and vigorously develops two main equipment. The first is the main fighter jet, the second is the surface-to-air missile. The former consists of the main force that can attack and defend, and the latter is to form a national missile defense system that can intercept ballistic missiles.

Under the guidance of such a strategic development idea, it is very clear what kind of equipment needs to be developed and what technical performance the equipment needs to achieve.

The Navy's current idea is very simple, that is, to lay dumplings. But the Navy has ideals. As one of the four major military branches, if there is no ideal, then what is the difference between it and a fishing boat. Moreover, the Navy's ideals are more scary and far-reaching.

Now the Navy has no other choice, they can only use the J-15, but relatively speaking, the J-15 is definitely an excellent carrier-based fighter. It is not a problem to use it for 40 or 50 years. The problem is that since the first flight of the Black Ribbon, the Navy's appetite has suddenly become bigger - it turns out that we have such strong R&D capabilities!

Then, if you hide your ideal goal that you dare not show to others before, you can naturally take it out boldly.

Li Zhan said, "In general, I think the fourth-generation aircraft must not only have strong single-air combat capabilities, but also have sufficient air command and combat capabilities. What I mean is not the command ability of a fourth-generation aircraft to command the other fourth-generation aircraft to combat, but the command ability of a fourth-generation aircraft to command several unmanned fighters to combat."

"Oh? Your idea is very interesting, let me talk about it in detail." Bao Guanhua's brows leaped and keenly smelled the strong smell of the new combat style contained inside.

Li Zhan said, "Unmanned equipment will increasingly enter the army for service in the future. Many tasks, combat, support, and all aspects will be implemented more and more by using unmanned control platforms. Unmanned combat is a new trend, whether it is air combat or ground combat. Perhaps the fourth-generation aircraft will not only face the enemy's manned aircraft, but also face a large number of unmanned fighters. In turn, the fourth-generation aircraft must have the ability to command several unmanned fighters to fight, so as to ensure that they are not shot down in the enemy's drone manned tactics."

"Our Air Force is ahead in this regard, and looking at the world, our drone technology is among the best. This is a big advantage for us. So I think this advantage should be used."

Bao Guanhua said, "Most drones can only undertake some support and support tasks now, and it may take some time to achieve air combat. The United States has a lot of experience in using drones to combat, but their experience is limited to using drones to strike the ground when fully mastering the battlefield air superiority, electromagnetic power, and even the absolute advantage of the battlefield. It is more about reconnaissance missions."

After a smile, Li Zhan said, "I have a premonition that our development will be very fast. In the field of drone aircraft, perhaps military scientific researchers will give us another big surprise."

"Can you?" Bao Guanhua said with a smile.

Li Zhan nodded firmly, "I am very confident."

"Referring to the progress of the fourth-generation aircraft project, I believe that the research and development of unmanned fighters will not be slow, and they may be stealthy models. Ten years ago, I read an article published in the Chinese Air Force Monthly. The author was a young captain staff officer. His vision of future air combat seemed incredible at the time. Looking back now, I am afraid that his idea will be realized soon." Li Zhan said.

Bao Guanhua recalled carefully and said, "Does he think the main force of future air combat is unmanned fighter jets?"

"right."

"I have an impression that the article attracted the attention of the upper class."

Li Zhan said, "Yes. He believes that in the future, air combat will be the operators command terminals to control unmanned fighters to fight on the ground. In the future, air combat is like playing games, and pilots on both sides will fight through control handles. In fact, his vision has become a reality."

"I think the technology of unmanned fighter jets is not a problem. What restricts the development of unmanned fighter jets is the signal transmission link. In the future, the Beidou system is built, and these constraints will naturally disappear. The development of unmanned fighter jets will definitely make rapid progress. Moving command and control from the ground to the air and realizing a wolf pack tactic under one will is the fourth generation aircraft." Li Zhan said.

Bao Guanhua nodded repeatedly. Obviously, he agreed with Li Zhan's view.

Everyone knows that the command aircraft developed by using the tactical transport aircraft platform can command and control unmanned fighters, but this platform does not have an advantage compared to the fourth-generation aircraft. To make the fourth-generation aircraft have the key to command several unmanned fighters to fight, the key is to miniaturize the command and control system and integrate it into the avionics system.

The space of fighter jets is extremely limited, and it is impossible to install a large number of electronic equipment like the command aircraft developed by the tactical transport aircraft platform.

It is obviously very difficult to miniaturize the command and control system and integrate it into the avionics system, but it is not impossible from the current technology.

If this issue is considered during the research and development process, there will be more room for space in the future. Compared with the F-22A, the black ribbon has a larger size, greater redundancy, and greater improvement potential. It is relatively easy to make reservations in advance.

After pondering for a while, Bao Guanhua said, "You form a written report, and I will take it out for the next project discussion and everyone will discuss it."

Li Zhan said unexpectedly, "Old leader, I just have some superficial views, can't I get it?"

"Who dares to say your opinion is superficial?" Bao Guanhua smiled, "Since you have proposed it, you have to discuss it. Xiao Li, you sometimes don't have a deep understanding of yourself. Why do you want to come back from HNA to serve as the main test pilot of the fourth-generation aircraft? It's because you value your combat experience. You are the only one in the entire army. It's no exaggeration to say that your suggestions can influence the future tactical direction of the troops."

Li Zhan smiled awkwardly, "Isn't that serious?"

"Yes." Bao Guanhua said seriously, "You are a treasure of the army, and you are full of treasures. So I must once again emphasize that you must absolutely obey the instructions of the tower. The commander ordered you to parachutize and you must not hesitate at all."

Li Zhan was solemn, "Yes, I firmly obey the order!"

"good."

Bao Guanhua nodded slightly. Although he knew that such emphasis might not be of great effect, he changed the topic and said, "Do you have any specific ideas about the subsequent test flight? Let me tell me before the vacation, so I can prepare in advance."

"I really have a specific idea." Li Zhan said with a smile.

Bao Guanhua got up and added tea to Li Zhan, saying, "Tell me, I know you are very flexible."

Li Zhan is a flying genius, and there is no doubt that this is. When you think he is thinking about the problem in front of you, he has actually thought more and more. He likes to take the initiative, and the pilots are like this, and his awareness in this area is stronger.

Although he only went through a test flight, with Li Zhan's personality, he may have already had a complete test flight framework and thought completely from a practical perspective.

"Okay, then I'll talk about my thoughts."

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