Chapter 2248: Ten-ton engine

"Wu Zhijiu, for us, it just solved the problem of availability. Our domestic equipment is not much." When he arrived at the helicopter base, the person in charge introduced Qin Guan.
The Wu Zhijiu is improved on the basis of the Zhijiu, and the Zhijiu is derived from the A109K helicopter. The three are almost in the same line. Due to the power problem of the engine, this helicopter belongs to the five-ton class. In other words, it’s just enough. This helicopter has a small load capacity and has fewer missiles. When fighting in the air, the maneuverability is not particularly high. Therefore, for the army aviation, it is only a solution. There is no problem, and because of the limited output, so far there is no external sales.
At the same time, there is another reason. Ordinary Zhi-9 helicopters can be converted into armed helicopters after adding a special short wing and operating system. In contrast, the Army prefers to purchase ordinary Zhi-9 helicopters. , When transporting helicopters in peacetime, in case of situations, they can be added at any time to become a special special helicopter. This is obviously more cost-effective.
Now, the person in charge briefly introduced to Qin Guan. Other guests also came over. They are still more interested in their own armed helicopters. At least from the outside, the two-cockpits are arranged high and low. , The short wings on both sides mounted weapons, and so on, are more bluff.
"So, now we have launched a new project, which is to develop a ten-ton helicopter. According to our plan, we will first develop a ten-ton general-purpose helicopter. Then, on this basis, develop our special ten-ton helicopter. military helicopter."
Hearing this, Qin Guan couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, our helicopter industry is worthy of praise. There is no waiting, nor a good night's sleep in the past achievements. We have been carrying on the future and developing our new equipment. Yes, yes ."
Qin Guan has too many projects to participate in, and it is impossible to cover everything. In addition to leading the helicopter bidding and finally choosing the helicopter from Noodle Country, he no longer paid attention, except for the exhibition of Wu Zhijiu at the air show. Be there to celebrate outside.
After all, helicopters are only a small aspect, and the demand is not high. With limited military expenditures, there is no large amount of equipment. This is not at the same level as the advanced fighters of the Air Force. Qin Guan did not expect that he did not plan for it. , The helicopter industry is not waiting, but aiming at the world’s advanced level and constantly advancing!
The other people were visiting Wu Zhijiu, and they didn't understand Chinese, so Qin Guan continued to chat with the designer.
"Of course, when we talk about self-research, we are also a little elevated. In fact, we just want to reverse map the black eagle." The designer continued.
The helicopter industry was stagnated for several decades, and then the high prototype of the swallow was introduced. How to develop? In the case of insufficient technical reserves, reverse mapping is the best way. Throughout the world, the Black Hawk is the best medium-sized helicopter, and there is no one.
Just look at the parallel time and space of later generations. Han's Zhi-20 is similar to the Black Hawk. Although Han is equipped with a large number of Mi-171 helicopters, it still did not choose Mi-171 for surveying, mapping and copying. There are only a few dozen Black Hawks because this helicopter is technologically advanced and has excellent performance. It is completely worthy of imitation and is the best choice.
In addition to performance, there are life, logistics, and so on. Just look at their tool kit. Look at the more than 100 fuses of the Mi 171. There is no fuse at all with the Black Hawk, and you will know who is more advanced. Up.
Now, China chooses the Black Hawk to imitate it, and first produces a ten-ton general-purpose helicopter. Then, on this basis, it is the most correct route to develop a special armed helicopter.
"Yes, are there any difficulties now?" Qin Guan asked.
"The main difficulty is the engine," the person in charge said.
The helicopter uses a turboshaft engine, which is a kind of aero engine, with small size and high power. Han Guo also introduced the supporting 470 kW Turbomeca Ahye 1K1 when it introduced the swallow. The turboshaft engine is the first time you have come into contact with the world's advanced turboshaft engine technology. If you want to build a ten-ton helicopter, you need the power of the engine, which must reach 1,300 kilowatts!
Both general purpose helicopters and armed helicopters have a set of engines. For example, Black Hawk and Apache have T700 engines. A set of power packs can facilitate logistic maintenance and reduce procurement costs. There are many benefits. It must be difficult to expand from 470 kilowatts to 1,300 kilowatts at once, and even higher power.
After all, up to now, the country’s lack of aviation engines is still the largest. It depends not only on capital investment, but also on the accumulation of time. At the same time, it cannot be solved by the person in charge. What they need is their own support.
Qin nodded his opinion: "We should set up a special department, not only to reverse map the Black Hawk T700 engine, but also to improve on the basis of this engine and increase its power. If it can exceed 1,600 kilowatts, then our The new 10-ton helicopter is even more powerful."
Although the country has just started in the field of helicopter engines, in terms of fighter engines, it has been able to produce engines for third-generation aircraft, which gives it a certain amount of capital. In later generations, the engine of the Z-20 helicopter is 1,600 kilowatts Yes, it is precisely because of such powerful power that the performance of this helicopter is extremely excellent, and it will become the main general purpose helicopter in the future.
I have been searching for Black Hawk helicopters from various places, and have also purchased them from Eagle Country several times. However, in the long run, it is most appropriate to produce them by myself. Therefore, the research and development of helicopters, especially It is the research and development of the engine, which is also imminent.
With the industrial foundation of fighter jet engines, coupled with the information exchanged by the weapon data cemetery, advanced 10-ton helicopters and supporting engines should be able to progress faster.
"If we have sufficient funds in the future, we can buy part of it." At this time, when we got off the helicopter and looked at the advanced instruments and equipment inside, Lieutenant General Mulendez was also tempted, but this time we came out and wanted to buy. There are too many things, and the problem of funds is the biggest. Where can he find so many foreign exchanges!
"We look forward to it at any time." Qin Guan said.
It is impossible to lead the other party for a tour, and the other party can purchase it. This is just a foreshadowing. There are still more opportunities in the future. This time it is only the air force, the navy, and the army!