Building a Technological Power Starting with the Type 59 missile and Going Astray in Technological Development

The most important thing is that it did not suffer any damage at all, and like an elegant dancer, it left the air combat field gracefully.

In comparison, the five second-generation fighters were not so lucky. None of them survived and all were shot down.

The victory in this air battle greatly stimulated the enthusiasm and determination of the Yan State military to develop third-generation fighter jets.

Only by mastering the most advanced technology can we safeguard the security of our country’s airspace.

No matter how high the research and development costs are, they decided to go all out and develop their own third-generation fighter.

”Does our Chengfei Military Industry Company have any ideas about the engine?”

“Can the AL-31FN turbofan engine be successfully introduced?”

“If we increase investment in the Taihang turbofan engine, can we successfully develop it?”

These questions always linger in their minds.

The aircraft engine is known as the ”heart of a fighter jet” and directly affects the performance and combat capability of a fighter jet.

The AL-31FN turbofan engine is the ”heart” of Russia’s new third-generation fighter, the Su-27 fighter.

Advanced aviation engine technology is a country’s core secret. How could Russia give it up so easily?
So they certainly won’t sell the technology for the AL-31FN turbofan engine, let alone the related production line.

This involves national security and strategic interests, and no country will easily compromise.

The Russians may sell finished AL-31FN turbofan engines.

Although this cannot fundamentally solve the problem, it can at least temporarily alleviate Yan Country’s demand for high-performance engines.

Yan Country’s J-10 fighter jets are still facing the dilemma of “lack of heart”.

Without sufficient engine supply, the production and equipment speed of the J-10 fighter jet will be seriously affected, and may even lead to delays in the entire project.

Faced with this difficult problem, Song Wen was extremely helpless.

As an engineer, he is well aware of the importance of independent research and development, and also hopes to equip the J-10 fighter with his own engine.

But the reality is very cruel. The Taihang turbofan engine cannot be used in the J-10 fighter in the short term.

At present, purchasing AL-31FN turbofan engines seems to be the only option.

”Commander, I understand your concerns, but the current situation is indeed very tricky. We need to find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise the development of the J-10 fighter will be seriously hindered.” Song Wen said bitterly.

He also wanted the J-10 fighter to use its own engine, but the reality forced him to make some compromises.

Although he was full of reluctance, Song Wen understood that purchasing the AL-31FN turbofan engine at this time was only a stopgap measure.

Only through continuous efforts and investment can we overcome the current difficulties and replace the J-10 fighter jet with its own ”heart” as soon as possible.

It is necessary to introduce the AL-31FN turbofan engine.

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After Lin Chenran returned to the office, he began to arrange various matters. He will head north to the Russian Bear in the near future.