Chapter 2192: Our relationship is very good

Of course Qin Guan knew that, even if the Eagle Nation is rich and powerful, it also knows the difficulty of developing the fourth-generation aircraft. Therefore, they are eager to reduce expenditure. Then, the joint development of the Navy and the Air Force is probably the most secure plan.
In fact, they really did that.
Just two years ago, the Eagle State Navy had joined the ATF plan shyly, which was the plan to finally give birth to the F22. However, the Navy joined, of course, not a simple ATF plan, but a branch of it, the NATF plan. An N is added to the front to represent the Navy.
At this time, the Navy is also working on a stealth carrier-based attack aircraft, the A12. This is called the ATA plan. The Air Force actually took a fancy to it and plans to develop a next-generation attack aircraft based on the naval version.
When the project started that year, the Congress was more pleased, and felt that there was no longer any need to listen to the two services arguing for funding. The previous Congressional hearings were almost noisy.
However, who would have thought that none of these projects went smoothly. Let alone the issue of the Navy’s A-12 Avengers, let’s just say that the Navy’s NATF sub-program has so many requirements that the Navy simply makes it difficult for the Air Force to accept.
If it is simple, then directly give the F22 some enhanced landing gear required by the navy, adding ship hooks, anti-salt treatment, etc., which is enough, but the navy has too many requirements, and the needs of various navies are not Having said that, they even requested that the F22 be changed to a variable swept-wing aircraft.
When the Navy asked to go here, it meant that the plan was impossible to proceed. The simple F22N is not such a complicated aircraft. The requirements of the two services are fundamentally different. The Air Force is very dissatisfied and hopes that the Navy The NATF project is kicked out. How do your navy do it yourself? That's a matter for the navy. Don't come to the air force to mix things up!
These are still secrets within the Eagle Nation’s army, but Qin Guan already knew it clearly. Therefore, when people in the Congress began to say that the two services should be unified weapons, Qin Guan immediately refuted it. However, He is not technically speaking, he is speaking from the honor of the army.
Qin Guan was a big fool. He didn't have a chance, and he wanted to create an opportunity. Now that he has this opportunity, he has to talk about it.
Now, Qin Guan rejected this plan all at once, and he got over his mouth addiction before talking.
"However, now we are in operation and found that the operating cost of the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet is too expensive and very uneconomical. If we continue to develop a fourth-generation aircraft with variable swept wings, the operating cost will remain high. How do you solve it?" At this time, another congressman asked.
Is it expensive? In fact, this is a complete misunderstanding. The Tomcat fighter was in the 1970s, and Big Bug developed later and used more advanced technology, so the operating cost seems to be reduced a lot. In fact, if the Tomcat fighter is used After the modern technology is improved, the operating cost will not be much higher than the big bug.
Suffice it to say that the variable swept wing technology is complicated. Where is it complicated? The shaft structure is all made of titanium alloy. When it was disassembled in later generations, other parts were damaged. This structure is still intact. Grumman's titanium alloy welding technology is in place and quite strong. As for Its control system is electronically controlled. Is there any need for maintenance?
Therefore, its operating cost is not high at all. If you compare it, this is the difference between the operating cost of a heavy-duty aircraft and a medium-sized aircraft. Even if the cost is high, its use efficiency is also very high. Bugs simply cannot meet the needs of the Navy.
However, Qin Guan of course will not explain these things. He solemnly said: "Everyone, we are going to fight against the Xiong country. The biggest threat to the people of the Xiong country is the Su-27 fighter plane. Moreover, it is said that this kind of fighter plane is also on the way. The training of ship operations will become the carrier-based aircraft of the Xiong State Navy in the future. If you want to fight against such heavy fighters, you can only use our heavy fighters, even if it costs some money? Maintaining our national defense security, Can it be measured by money?"
What Qin Guan said is that the fact is almost real. Yes, it is the cost. Our weapons and equipment are used for fighting, not for burning fire sticks. Winning the war is the first priority!
In short, what he said has made people in Congress unhappy. For Congress, they have to pay for it. What they are most tired of is asking for money, asking for money, asking for money. The navy is spending money like water, the key I don't cherish it. I think they should spend money. How can this be done?
Such behavior by the Navy is bound to meet the dissatisfaction of Congress, but now, apparently no one is aware of this.
Qin Guan looked at everyone and continued: "Everyone, even our Han country is doing secondary development on the basis of our J-11. It won’t take long for everyone to see our own stealth machine. If you want to save money, you can also order from us. We are very welcome."
Qin Guan's words immediately made Pellehake at a loss, what are you talking about, is it kind or ironic?
That kind of new stealth aircraft is absolutely confidential. Up to now, the West does not know its existence. However, Mr. Lu has said some time ago that this aircraft will be upgraded once by using existing technology. , Its appearance has some characteristics of a stealth aircraft, and this kind of aircraft is estimated to be in service in the army of the Han country soon, so Qin Guan said it first, it is not a leak.
You don’t use such a good platform as the Tomcat fighter, but we ourselves will use this platform properly so that we won’t waste it.
Of course, you can also guess that we can make improvements effortlessly. Grumman must have provided a lot of help. Grumman must have provided a lot of technology to Han Guo, otherwise , Han Guo can imitate surveying and mapping, but it is absolutely impossible to improve it by itself.
"It's a lot of thanks to Grumman." Qin Guan said: "If you need it, we can also give Grumman a full set of modification plans and let Grumman produce this new aircraft. As a witness of our friendship."
Now it's just a polite remark, and hand it over to them how is that possible? Now, Grumman's position is even more embarrassing.
With the rise of the power of Han, some people in Eagle have become wary of Han. Then, how can Grumman, which has a very close relationship with Han, not let them be disgusted? If you dislike Grumman, you will also have dislike Tomcat fighters.
"Thank you for your support, but we also have confidence." Pellehake said: "We believe that stealth improvements on our Tomcat fighters are the most suitable choice for the Navy's fighters."