ccnovels #353 - Chapter 353: Unmanned Wingman System, Truly Invincible! 100 aircraft, cost 200 billion? !
#353 - Chapter 353: Unmanned Wingman System, Truly Invincible! 100 aircraft, cost 200 billion? !
Conference room.
Several people were the highest-ranking members of the J-22 project.
"Director Zhang, what are your questions?" Chen Hao looked at Zhang Enhe.
Twin-engine is understandable.
But what about the two seats?
What is the back seat for?
Not only Zhang Enhe was puzzled, but also the other high-level executives present, and even many mid-level R\u0026D personnel, had pondered this question.
But!
In the eyes of the high-level members of the R\u0026D team, Chen Hao was like a god.
He is the truth!
No one would question him.
And no one asked.
It wasn't until the flight test ended today that Zhang Enhe couldn't help but ask.
"It involves the second phase of R\u0026D," Chen Hao said with a smile.
What?!
Several people were instantly stunned.
"Let me ask you a few questions first."
Chen Hao looked at the others, "The North American stealth fighter had its first flight three years ago. It's their spear for controlling the airspace. Do they have a shield?"
If North America can develop stealth fighters, aren't they afraid that other countries will also develop them?
If there's a spear, there must be a shield.
This shield.
Is anti-stealth radar!
North America either already has it or is in the process of developing it.
Therefore, the J-22's stealth is not unsolvable.
"Everyone knows about electronic warfare pods, right?"
Chen Hao changed the subject, "Second question, can electronic pulse attacks be cracked?"
Yes!
There must be weakening or shielding technology, it just takes some time to develop.
"Third question, even if the J-22 activates afterburners, is it faster than air-to-air missiles?"
Nonsense!
Air-to-air missiles can reach Mach 5 or higher.
So…
Anti-stealth radar can detect and lock onto the J-22.
The electronic pod's suppression of North America is also temporary.
Air-to-air missiles are faster than the J-22.
The conclusion is that the J-22 can be shot down and is not invincible globally!
"Second phase of R\u0026D."
Chen Hao took out a rendering that he had prepared in advance, "Unmanned aerial vehicle wingman system!"
It was still a J-22 rendering.
But, this rendering showed multiple smaller wingman aircraft.
Several people immediately gathered around.
It wasn't a technical drawing.
It had a greater visual impact than a rendering!
"Carrying multiple unmanned wingman aircraft can assign different tasks."
Chen Hao marked out groups of data, "It can carry weapons for air-to-air and air-to-ground strikes."
"If it doesn't carry weapons and travels light, without considering pilot g-force, how much speed can it reach?"
"Mach 5, or even higher!"
There's no pilot.
No need to consider g-force issues.
As long as the power is strong enough, it can fly faster than air-to-air missiles. If the J-22 is at risk of being shot down, the wingman aircraft can directly block the missile!
At that time.
The J-22 will be invincible!
J-22 unmanned wingman system!
"The rear cockpit is for a second pilot to control the unmanned wingman aircraft," Chen Hao said in a deep voice.
"…"
Several high-level executives were dumbfounded.
In their eyes, the J-22 was already so strong that it defied the heavens, completely suppressing North American fighter jets.
Even if North America also has a fourth-generation fighter, the F-22…
Even if it's not yet in service.
It will be outdated upon entering service!
However.
The young chief designer had already reserved a position for the next step of optimization before developing the J-22.
Unmanned wingman system!
The technology that makes the J-22 truly invincible!
"Director Chen!"
Zhang Enhe was very excited, "When will the second phase of R\u0026D begin?"
"After you have finished guiding the production of the J-22."
After saying this, Chen Hao changed the subject, "This time, I won't provide you with the complete technology."
"Ah?!"
Several people were dumbfounded.
Without Chen Hao's technical data, they wouldn't have the ability!
"What's the essential difference between unmanned and manned aircraft?"
Chen Hao smiled, "I'll spend a few hours explaining the aerodynamic layout to you. As for the overall R\u0026D… refer to the J-22."
The J-22 is 21 meters long?
The wingman aircraft can be designed to be 10 meters long.
The empty weight of the J-20 is 17 tons?
The wingman aircraft can be designed to be five or six tons.
Remove the cockpit.
Remove unnecessary parts.
This can not only reduce weight, but also make the aerodynamic layout more perfect. After all, unmanned aircraft do not need to consider the safety and survival of pilots, and can achieve the ultimate in all aspects—something that manned aircraft cannot do.
In short.
It is to create a scaled-down version of the J-22.
Now, what Chen Hao wants to give them is the aerodynamic layout plan.
"Then…"
Li Zhiguang thought of something, "What about the unmanned wingman aircraft control system?"
"I don't have it," Chen Hao shook his head.
"Ah?!"
"You develop the airframe first, and I'll be responsible for the control system."
What does the control system need?
First, top-notch chips.
Second, an AI system.
Neither of these has been settled yet.
However, the R\u0026D of the wingman aircraft will take time. By the time they finish the R\u0026D, the AI system and more advanced chips will be almost ready.
…
From nearly noon, the explanation continued until dark.
The aerodynamic layout was roughly settled. Even if there were still some problems left, they could ask for advice over the phone.
As soon as Chen Hao left the conference room, Zhang Zhong ran over quickly, "Commander! I have already arranged for 'netizens' to spread the flight test photos and videos—it will take some time for the news to ferment."
"Good!"
Chen Hao nodded and smiled, "Are you going back to the capital?"
"Yes, I'm going back to prepare so that I can fool… no! So that I can answer questions for the audience."
"Let's go together."
"Together?"
Zhang Zhong was stunned, "Aren't you going back to Shanghai?"
"I'm going to the capital to pick up a few people, and then go to Shenzhen."
"Xiao Chen!"
Just then.
General Wang walked over, "Is the meeting over? That fighter jet… how many do you think is appropriate to build?"
"100."
"So few?!"
That's a fighter jet that crushes North America!
He thought Chen Hao's suggestion was to build as many as possible.
Only 100…
"You'll know by then," Chen Hao said with a smile.
First.
The J-22 cannot be calculated by the number of single aircraft.
It's a combat system!
Each J-22 is equipped with at least 20 wingman aircraft!
What is the concept of 100?
Plus unmanned wingman aircraft…
More than 2000!
Second.
In his previous life, one of his titles was the chief designer of the J-40 project.
The newly developed J-22 was the J-20C in his previous life.
That is to say…
He has a mature J-30 plan!
However, limited by current technology, the J-30 cannot be developed yet.
100 J-22s.
Plus at least 2000 unmanned wingman aircraft.
Is that enough to crush the world?
No need to build too many, the money should be spent on the J-30, not to mention the J-40 that he didn't finish developing in his previous life!
"That's good!"
General Wang thought for a moment and smiled easily, "I was thinking of getting a few hundred or thousands, which would cost too much money—100 doesn't cost much."
"Who told you it wasn't much?" Chen Hao said with a wry smile.
"Ah?!"
General Wang was startled, "Isn't it… only 100, how much can it cost?"
Stealth fighters are expensive to build.
One…
500 million should be enough, right?
At most, it would be 50 billion.
"About 200 billion to produce all of them."
"How much?!"
General Wang almost peed his pants.
He widened his eyes with disbelief, "Isn't it… a cost of 2 billion per aircraft? Are you kidding me?!"
"Five or six hundred million per aircraft."
"My math isn't good, don't lie to me. If one aircraft is five or six hundred million, how can 100…"
"One wingman aircraft is about 70 million."
"What wingman aircraft?"
"At least 2000 wingman aircraft, plus 100 J-22s, how much do you think it will cost?"
"Ah?"
"Alright."
Chen Hao waved his hand and smiled, "Just go and produce it, don't worry about the money, I'll take care of it!"
While General Wang was confused.
Just then.
Chen Hao's phone rang.