Chapter 1225: Tiger Heart

"Uh, Mr. Zhang, then this spare tire of your 5070 Institute... ahem, what is the code name of your plan? What stage of development is it now? Do you have a prototype?"
Tan Er is not too concerned about the current state of the plan. I think back then, the "BAC" project was just a "little third" born, isn't it now also turned into a big house? The fourth batch of "Flying Leopard" currently under construction, strictly speaking, the final aerodynamic layout was also the spare tire that was almost abandoned because of the difficulty of the year. Tan Er firmly believes that "as long as the skill is deep, the spare tire To be able to turn positive, of course, this requires that the spare tire itself is sufficiently competitive.
"We internally call this program the "150HB" program. As for the current progress, I will not hide it from Mr. Tan. The project began with the establishment of the pre-research team in 1982. It has been in progress for 5 years. The overall layout was first discussed. The performance of the single cylinder has been tested in detail. According to the results of our internal tests, the performance of the single cylinder has basically reached the design requirements, and the overall layout has also summarized feasible technical paths. Therefore, we very much hope to continue on this basis. Go on, but..."
"Did the project stop?" Seeing Zhang Baozhong wanting to say something, Tan Zhenhua simply said to him: "Listen to Zhang Gong, this project should be a self-financing project that you have been working on for 5 years. I have spent a lot of money. Is there a problem with funding now?"
A red cloud flashed across Zhang Baozhong’s face again. He hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and replied:
Yes, Mr. Tan, we have no money now. Based on the results that have been achieved so far, we must go further. For development, we need to manufacture multiple prototypes and actually test them to verify whether the overall layout is reasonable, and what is not noticed or worthy of improvement. This investment is more expensive than simple operations on the map or single-cylinder testing. There are a lot, you know, for public institutions like ours, the funds are well-known and sourced. It is too difficult to squeeze out some funds."
"But Gong Zhang, I guess, the 150HB solution you are doing can't be done by yourself in the gourd, right? At least it should have been approved by Master Zhu? Otherwise, there is no use for you to create it? Right? No, if this is the case, Master Zhu should also know what you have achieved, right? Then he can't help you get some funding?"
Everyone is sensible, and there are some things that can’t be said clearly, and both sides can understand. Zhang Baozhong knows that Tan Zhenhua is asking him as one of the engine options, although it is only a spare tire, it is responsible for the third-generation main battle tank. The researcher Zhu Yusen still has some power in his hands. He didn't give this spare tire engine any funding?
He sighed and said: "I wish the Chief Master is also interested, but the overall funding for the project in his hand is so small, and even less can be squeezed out. The X150 program was advanced earlier than us, and it is basically based on it. Due to the major changes of the existing models, even several prototypes were built. Therefore, everyone had the best hope for this plan, so as early as 1984, Chief Zhu had decided to choose the plan. In comparison, our 150HB plan is far behind in terms of progress. With the model Mr. Tan in front of you, how much money can you get?"
Tan Zhenhua nodded to show that he understood. He really understands that in the "factory dispute", the advantage of the "factory" is that it has a complete supply chain and manufacturing system support, and has a natural advantage in the production of prototypes. It may be available, and it is more flexible in the transfer of funds and materials. Don’t squeeze a little in the east, and put together a little in the west, and a prototype machine will be pieced together. It’s not like the research institute spends every penny and spends a little on this aspect. The materials have to be clear and plain, not to mention that Jinxi’s X150 plan is originally the main palace, and the funds can get the bulk of it.
At this time, Tan Zhenhua basically understood Zhang Baozhong’s ideas. He led himself to look at this 150HB. It was obvious that there was a bottleneck in solving problems within the system, forcing 5070 to start thinking about finding foreign aid, and very naturally. The idea hit himself.
This is similar to the problems encountered by Chen Yijian in the early development of the "Flying Leopard"!
However, the "Flying Leopard" fighter is an important model in the history of China's fighter development. Almost every military fan knows this well. For the long-prepared plan, Tan Zhenhua originally had it in Xijing. The idea of ​​rushing to "Flying Leopard", so Tan Zhenhua and Chen Yijian can be considered a hit, but this 150HB engine is just...
Tan Zhenhua hugged his head for a long time, thinking about the engine that will be installed on the Type 99 main battle tank in the future, which is the 150HB in front of him? Still haven't met, what about the Zhenggong Niangniang X150 from Jinxi Factory? Hey, why is my brain suddenly not enough?
Seeing Tan Zhenhua lost in thought, Zhang Baozhong thought that his persuasion work was not in place, and he was a little discouraged. However, since he had already started, it was obviously not time to give up at this moment. He thought about it and said, "Mr. Tan , I might as well brag."
It seems that such a serious and serious old-school scientific researcher wants to brag in front of him? This is the ability of our housekeeping... "Cough cough cough... "Zhang Gong, what you want to say is the prediction of the future development potential of this type of 150HB engine, um, please say it."
"It's a prediction. Of course, based on the current objective conditions, it can be considered bragging." Zhang Baozhong said: "Why should I stick to the 150HB plan? My own child is the closest to this, of course, is a reason, but from a technical analysis point of view, I I think it makes sense, Mr. Tan, look at this."
While talking, he handed over a report and said: "This is the data of the single cylinder test. There are more data on this. Let me explain the important ones. Look at this, Mr. Tan. This value is a single cylinder. Pressure, you see, we have achieved a stable power output of 36.8 kilowatts when the single cylinder pressure is only 1.3 MPa. What does this mean? The simplest understanding is that if 12 cylinders are piled up, regardless of other In the case of factors, a power output of 442 kilowatts, about 600 horsepower, can be obtained. On this basis, by adding two stages of exhaust gas turbines, we can get an engine of about 1000 horsepower. If our material and processing technology level is further Increase, we can increase the cylinder pressure to 1.7 MPa, which is equivalent to the level that West Hans can currently achieve, then our engine may reach 1,500 horsepower! Of course, with the increase in horsepower, other Many of the components need to increase the strength, but this is the development potential. I personally think that one day, our tanks will also need thicker armor to obtain better protection capabilities. Therefore, our tanks also need to do The combat weight level is the same as that of the third-generation international tanks. At that time, a powerful engine is necessary, and that X150 may not have the potential for continued development."
1500 horsepower!
This number finally awakens Tan Zhenhua’s sleeping memory. He knows where this 150HB will eventually go. This is the ultimate decisive weapon to be installed in the armored forces of the China Army in the future-the Tiger in the 99 major modified main battle tank. heart of!