The United States has already given itself a lesson in this regard.

During World War II, fighter jets were very cheap, almost the same price as tanks, so there were often fleets of flying planes, and the production of fighters was often tens of thousands, but with the continuous progress of technology, especially after entering the jet age, the cost of fighters was soaring, and now the price of fighter jets is already tens of millions of dollars.

Even the United States cannot equip its troops with all F15 fighters, and the cost of heavy fighters is very high, compared to the F16, which is much cheaper.

After all, its fuselage is small, only one engine is used, and the avionics are also slightly simpler, which makes it a lot less expensive, although it is not half of the F15, it is also quite cheap, so, the production of this aircraft is larger, and at the same time, because it is a low-grade machine, it can also be exported to its allies in large quantities, and in many countries that export, this low-grade machine is used as the main fighter.

And what about domestic?

The country needs heavy fighters, the motherland has a vast territory, has a long border line, a long range, a long time in the air, a lot of missiles on the fighter, is better able to complete the patrol mission, once in the wartime, can also become a sharp knife to use.

However, heavy fighters are too valuable, and it is impossible for the country to fully replace them with heavy fighters, not to mention the scale of thousands of J-6, even if it is a thousand, it is also imaginary, five hundred, there is no way, the strength of the country determines everything, the Air Force can have a hundred Su-27 fighters, and it is absolutely possible to laugh in a dream.

So, what about the rest, do you have to rely on J-7 and J-8? Of course it is impossible, even if it is the most elite J-8 now, it is also an authentic second-generation aircraft, and it is impossible to undertake future air combat missions, so the Air Force must also need a medium-sized aircraft that can be equipped in large quantities, it can be said that J-10 is the best choice.

It's definitely not the MiG-29, the MiG-29 is not in line with your own ideas, it's obviously a medium-sized fighter, and you have to stuff two engines into it, it's too luxurious.

The Air Force never thought of abandoning the J-10, at least in General Lin's case.

"So, what if you don't have enough money?" Qin Feng asked General Lin.

In fact, Qin Feng had never considered these issues before, and they had already been listed as key projects of the state, so should he still worry about funding? However, thinking of the huge number needed to buy the Su-27, Qin Feng was still very worried.

What if the funds are not enough?

"Funds are not enough, don't worry, that's only temporary, our country's economy, is developing rapidly, now although our foreign exchange reserves are still very small, but I believe that with our development, the economy will get better and better, with a strong national strength as a backing, our air force, will also usher in a golden period of rapid development, when the time comes, are we still worried about no funds?" General Lin is very confident that since the reform and opening up, everyone has witnessed the changes in the motherland.

"Although the equipment may be delayed, but research and development, absolutely not relaxed, research a new fighter, it is not easy, especially now, we are planning to introduce from abroad, so, many comrades may have doubts, this is also an opportunity, can add a little pressure to them, let them speed up the progress."

As soon as General Lin explained this, Qin Feng suddenly realized that just now, the concerns that he talked to with Song Lao were also thrown out of the clouds, yes, our superiors, our leaders, are far-sighted, how can they not know the importance of self-research?

In particular, the motherland's economy is developing rapidly, so the situation of Jian-9 dismounting in those years will not occur again, and we must have confidence in the motherland and the Air Force!

"General Lin, thank you." Qin Feng said.

General Lin nodded: "Well, you don't have to thank me, you can't say these words to Lao Song, look at them, what surprises can they bring us, by the way, I came to you to talk about your suggestion, we are very interested." ”

My suggestion? What is recommended? Qin Feng suddenly remembered: "You mean, the question about the engine of the Jian-10?" ”

General Lin nodded: "Yes, if this is the case, then we will be the same as the United States, heavy aircraft, medium aircraft, with the same engine, can greatly reduce the dependence on logistics, but also to ensure that the progress of the Jian-10 is not delayed, we develop it ourselves in China, well, I'm afraid I can't wait." ”

Over the years, from the perspective of the Air Force, the country's aviation industry is dissatisfied, the requirements of the Air Force, the aviation industry can not meet, a turbofan six, engaged in 20 years, finally dismounted, the new turbofan 10 project, but this project to develop, I am afraid it will take a long time, maybe, it will have to be used for another 20 years.

"However, it seems that Song Lao has some concerns." Qin Feng said: "I'm also a little confused. ”

Song Lao didn't want to change the engine, and Tu Lao, the super seven project, there are many alternative engines, which belong to the selection and use, and use which one is suitable, now, Qin Feng is really confused in this aspect.

"Yes, Lao Song has his opinion, but our air force is urgently needed, we can't wait for turbofan ten, and turbojet 15 has long been behind, so we attach great importance to your idea, it's really not good, we can let General Liu issue an executive order."

If the chief engineer refuses to change, then use the power of the old leader, even if it is a layman to guide the insider, then it is necessary to forcibly interfere once, what are the technical problems inside, we don't understand, we just want a qualified engine, just use it as soon as possible.

This is what the Air Force is most looking forward to at the moment.

Qin Feng's heart was a little apprehensive, he was a layman after all, and he didn't know how much trouble it would bring to Song Lao by making such an opinion, but it was all for the sake of Project No. 10 to go on as soon as possible.

"Well, looking for you here, there is one more thing, when we go to the Soviet Union, I will take you with me, what, do you want to go?" General Lin asked with a smile.

Think? Of course I did! Didn't go to the Paris Air Show and saw the wonderful performance of the Su-27 with his own eyes, Qin Feng had already itched in his heart, and now, it has been 8 years since he tested the Mirage 2000, and it would be better if he could fly a Flying 27.

Qin Feng nodded vigorously.

"You're definitely going, but I'll have to find another person to go with us. Without him, we really wouldn't be able to. General Lin said.

"Who?" Qin Feng asked curiously.

"A victorious general at a wine table." General Lin said.