"Then we'll have to see how capable Commander Tang is."

"Report! Mach 10 operating parameters are normal!"

"Wuhu!!!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The successful completion of the high-speed wind tunnel test does not mean that the WS-15 engine is ready for formal production.

The remaining task is to fine-tune the design based on the specific parameters of the relevant fighter jets.

Su Lin patted Dean Miao on the shoulder.

"Write me a commendation report too!"

To strengthen China's military power, Commander Tang is an indispensable element for Su Lin.

I'm just involved in technical research and development, but to get the project off the ground, the first requirement is a large amount of funding.

Secondly, the military's approval is required.

"Okay! Principal Su, 2000 words!!!! I'll write it for you personally!"

The engineers cheered and hugged each other.

At this time,

The commanders of the four military regions are holding an emergency internal teleconference.

"Commander Wang, now we've revealed all our cards, and the other side has a pair of royal flushes. How are we supposed to play now?"

The speaker was Commander Yang Hongwei from the Western Military Region.

"Since it's international waters, our most important task right now is to strengthen our navy and air force."

I suggest we report this to our superiors and avoid a direct confrontation; instead, we should take a more conciliatory approach!

Commander Yuan Limin of the Eastern Theater Command said.

"Commander Yuan, the strongest force in our navy is your Eastern Military Region. Why are you saying such discouraging things?"

Commander Tang's blood pressure nearly spiked upon hearing Commander Yuan's suggestion.

Of the four military regions, the Northern Military Region has the strongest land warfare capabilities.

The navy is under the Eastern Military Region, while the strongest air force is under Commander Wang's Southern Military Region.

"If we had a fleet escort, could we fight?"

Commander Wang was outmaneuvered by the Americans this time, and he just couldn't swallow his anger.

"Commander Wang, our aircraft carrier is still in the design phase. Even if the fleet sets sail..."

"They have aircraft carrier battle groups, do you think that's a deterrent?"

"So what are we going to do, just watch them put on a show right in front of our house? The fishing season is almost over."

We can swallow our anger, but what about ordinary people? Are they supposed to stop living?

"Commander Wang, please don't get agitated. Commander Yuan is just telling the truth."

Our navy and air force are far too weak compared to the US. The Su-27s deployed in this operation...

It's already the most advanced fighter jet currently in service, and it hasn't even been patrolling for five minutes.

We were spotted by enemy reconnaissance and early warning aircraft, so we had no choice but to play it safe and develop our strength!

Sigh...

Commander Wang could only sigh.

The conference call was silent.

Everyone knows there's no way to break this deadlock right now.

"Commander Tang, it's your phone!"

The secretary quietly approached Commander Tang's desk, indicating that a call needed to be transferred.

"Can't you see we're in a conference call? We can talk about any calls later."

"However, Commander Tang, the call is from the 031 Research and Development Base. Principal Su said he can't reach you within three minutes."

You will bear the consequences!

"Principal Su? Su Lin from Lanxiang Vocational College?"

The secretary nodded.

"Commenders, I need to take this call. There might be some progress in our independently developed engine!"

After speaking, Commander Tang gestured to his secretary to connect the phone.

"Principal Su, has there been a breakthrough in the JX-10 engine project?"

"The research and development is complete. When will your expert team come to inspect it?"

"It's been successfully developed? It passed the wind tunnel test?"

Less than a month has passed, and the project was originally scheduled for acceptance at the end of the year.

"Dean Miao has compiled all the experimental data and is currently doing the final verification."

It has passed wind tunnel testing!

"Principal Su, your good news has come at just the right time! How about this, I'll lead the expert team tomorrow..."

Heading to R&D Base 031! I have a conference call coming up; let's talk tomorrow!

Commander Tang returned to the conference call.

Only a few low sighs came from the other end of the phone.

"Guess what news I just received, guys?"

"Commander Tang, what time is it? Are you still in the mood to keep us in suspense?"

"The engine of our JX-10 brand-new third-generation fighter jet has passed wind tunnel testing!"

According to the original design drawings, the JX-10 did not have much of an advantage over the F-14.

Moreover, both are third-generation fighters, but the F-14 has been in service for decades, and its internal avionics system...

It has also undergone several upgrades.

However, the successful development of the JX-10 engine means that we can now declare that we have completely broken free from Russian technical assistance.

It was completely independently developed.

It's worth noting that after seven or eight years of negotiations, the Russians were ultimately only willing to sell 24 Su-27s to China.

There are still four more military regions, with the navy and air force vying to put them into service. Each military region can only manage a maximum of eight aircraft.

Now that the engine issue has been resolved, the JX-10 domestically produced third-generation fighter jet project can immediately enter the final airframe development stage.

If the quality isn't good enough, make up for it with quantity.

Moreover, there are currently no more than five countries in the world capable of producing third-generation fighter jets.

"What? Commander Tang, that research institute has made a breakthrough?"

"Ahem... Commander Wang, you might not believe it, but it was developed in collaboration with a vocational college."

The Fifth Research Institute provided assistance.

"A vocational college? Commander Tang, you must be joking. So many universities, including Beihang University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Harbin Institute of Technology, have submitted proposals for the JX-10 engine."

None of them could be successfully developed; either the heat-resistant materials were faulty, or the combustion in the combustion chamber was unstable.

A vocational college even passed wind tunnel testing?

The Western Military Region has a close cooperative relationship with Harbin Institute of Technology. The initial imitation plan...

It was Harbin Institute of Technology that was in charge, but then all the Russian experts withdrew.

This puts the project on hold!

"I just received the news too, but the wind tunnel test data will be sent over soon."

I've already instructed the expert team to prepare their analysis!

"Where is the R&D base?"

Commander Wang asked eagerly.

"Jinan, 031 R&D Base!"

"Commander Tang, don't say anything more. I'll take a private plane to Jinan tonight. Aren't you going to the site for inspection tomorrow?"

"Come on, Commander Wang. I haven't seen you for more than half a year since the last joint military exercise."

The good news from Su Lin ignited a spark in what was originally a hopeless meeting.