Chapter 757 Copycat F-16

Although the plane could no longer take off due to engine parts problems, the entire fuselage was intact! Therefore, Soviet engineers had already figured out the plane and then threw it aside.

Although it was a fighter jet built according to the theory of energy mobility, with a large overload and advanced performance, it was considered a low-end aircraft in the US equipment. In many cases, it would not perform air combat missions at all, but would only carry heavy bombs for ground attacks. Therefore, Soviet engineers quickly lost interest in this aircraft. Now, the MiG-29 and Su-27 equipped by the Soviet Air Force have better performance than this aircraft. In addition, the Soviet Union's new generation of fighter jets are being developed intensively, and they did not spend much time on the F-16.

Now, the opportunity has come! Hasn't Egyptian President Mubarak always liked the F-16? Simply, survey and map the F-16's appearance and make a reverse imitation! In terms of proportion, it will be slightly reduced, after all, the RD33 engine of the Egyptian side is only a medium thrust, while the F-16 uses a high thrust. At the same time, change the form of the air intake to increase the intake efficiency at high speeds and increase the maximum speed. After all, in many potential export countries, this aircraft will be used as the main air superiority fighter.

In this case, what can Chinese engineers learn? I'm afraid we still have to learn from Chinese designers! When it comes to copycats, Chinese engineers are also good at it.

By learning from mature appearance design, it can greatly save time and improve efficiency. This is very different from the later Xiaolong in appearance. However, the original Xiaolong took many years to develop, and many companies participated in it. The improvement of the front fuselage was mainly done by Grumman.

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The Mikoyan Design Bureau does not have the time or energy to do these things. It is enough to make it according to the appearance of the F-16, blow it in the wind tunnel, and master various parameters. Andrei has already discussed this with Alexander, and Alexander thinks it is feasible.

"As for snatching our military aircraft export market, I think a better way to describe it is to supplement it. Now, our MiG-21 and MiG-23 are almost not sold, and the production line has been closed. We mainly produce MiG-29 and Su-27, among which MiG-29 is one of our main export models. However, this aircraft is still too expensive for our brother countries in the third world." Andre continued to explain: "They need cheaper aircraft with good performance to support them. This new foreign trade aircraft just meets this demand. Besides, we don't have to spend any money anyway, and they have to pay for our engineers' salaries."

Everyone laughed when they heard Andre's words. At the same time, Andre continued, "Moreover, our new foreign trade aircraft is mainly exported to countries that originally operated American fighters. For example, Pakistan is now a new market. If we export fighters to Pakistan, we will have more say in Pakistani issues in the future. At the same time, the export of this foreign trade aircraft will not reveal the original secrets of our fighters."

Everyone nodded after hearing this, especially the last reason, which was the most sufficient! Seizing the market of American fighter jets! At the same time, exerting greater political influence!

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In particular, it has almost succeeded now. Pakistan, a country, has never been on good terms with the Soviet Union. It was through China that they had some intersection. Even if the final production is in China or even in Pakistan, the engines and avionics will be under the control of the Soviet Union!

Now, China has increased the proportion of domestic production of MiG-23s exported to China. However, China is still unable to produce the most important engines and avionics and can only import them from the Soviet Union.

"It seems that we can support this project. Now, our country is also undergoing reform. This kind of cooperation model is also the first time. We must absorb experience and provide more stage for the diversified development of our economy." Andropov spoke, and his speech settled the matter.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, here is the latest news." At this moment, Gromyko, who received the news, turned on the TV in the corner of the conference room. The picture of the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, appeared on the TV.

"Just yesterday, we received shocking news that our Falkland Islands were seized by the Argentines by force." The Iron Lady's voice was full of confidence: "And today, we will send out our fleet to take back our islands! The Falkland Islands have always been our British territory! After consultations at the cabinet meeting, we have unanimously approved the preparations for this war! We will send the experienced Rear Admiral Woodward as the commander-in-chief of this operation. We are currently assembling for war, forming a task force with the Hermes and Invincible aircraft carriers as the core, with a total of 37 warships, 20 Harrier fighters, 58 helicopters of various types, and 3,500 marines. We will set sail from Portsmouth and Gibraltar to resolve this dispute with our force!"

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"The Iron Lady has indeed resorted to violence, Andrei. Your inference is so accurate." Andropov said when he saw the capable Iron Lady on TV.

There will be a war in the South Atlantic! This was predicted by Andre last year. Andre analyzed the various difficulties of the Argentine military government and the character of the Argentine President Galtieri, and finally concluded that if he wanted to divert domestic conflicts and gain personal prestige, he would definitely start a war! Nothing could make the Argentine people more excited than taking over the Falkland Islands! It was more attractive than them winning the World Cup!

At that time, according to Andre's analysis, the KGB made some arrangements, and just last month, Argentine scrap metal merchants forcibly landed on South Georgia Island, 1,390 kilometers east of the Falkland Islands. They set up a camp on South Georgia Island and raised the Argentine flag.

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At that time, the British did not react much, but sent an old warship over there, but it did nothing and was driven back in disgrace. However, the Soviet intelligence agencies had noticed all this and realized that a storm was brewing in the South Atlantic.

Now, the storm has finally arrived!

"Yes, the British still want to show their military power. Unfortunately, with two 20,000-ton aircraft carriers carrying 20 Sea Harrier carrier-based aircraft, the British Empire no longer has the glory it once had," said Andre.

The empire on which the sun never set has already declined! Andre was also filled with emotion.

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Before World War II, as the empire on which the sun never sets, Britain's maritime power was extremely strong. Needless to say, just talking about aircraft carriers, the earliest seaplane carriers, the earliest modified aircraft carriers, and the earliest built aircraft carriers were all related to Britain. Even in later times, the Fresnel optical system for carrier-based aircraft landing was invented by Britain, and the steam catapult for take-off was also a British masterpiece. At the end of World War II, the British Royal Navy, which had 52 aircraft carriers of various types, ranked second in the world in size, second only to the US Navy.

Unfortunately, with the decline of national strength, the defense budget was drastically cut, and the size of the naval fleet was seriously "shrunk". In order to survive, the navy had to sell or dismantle aircraft carriers. It was not until the 1970s that the 50,000-ton "Ark Royal" was finally retired. The British Navy's carrier-based aviation force was said to have had its wings cut off. The Ark Royal aircraft carrier, with catapult takeoff and arresting cable landing, is the most suitable carrier-based aircraft platform. The main aircraft at that time was the F4 Phantom.

As of now, the UK only has two light aircraft carriers. The Hermes was built during World War II and was almost retired and sold to India. The Invincible-class light aircraft carrier has only built the first ship, and now the voices in the UK that do not want aircraft carriers are getting louder and louder. It can be said that the British naval power is terrible. The Sea Harrier carrier-based aircraft is even more useless.

"I think we can organize a study and observation session. Up to now, we have never fought a war at sea." At this moment, a voice appeared in the conference room.