"Vertical takeoff!"
"Vertical takeoff??? Principal Su, are you saying the J-20 doesn't need a runway?"
Can it take off vertically, like a helicopter, and ascend from the spot?
This was the 1990s; vertical takeoff was out of the question.
Even planes that can take off from a 200-meter-wide runway are extremely rare.
Moreover, it extremely tests the driver's skills.
"Yes, no need. This is the ultimate version of the J-20, capable of rapid runway takeoff."
And it can even perform vertical takeoff and landing on aircraft carriers!
"Principal Su, you are truly visionary and have foresight. So, our next plan is to develop an aircraft carrier fleet?"
Commander Tang knew Su Lin well; his R&D team was incredibly skilled.
But I don't like wasting time; I'll stick to one point if I can, and I don't want to say even two.
Since they've specifically developed fighter jets capable of vertical takeoff and landing, they must be preparing to develop aircraft carriers as well.
Although the Northern Military Region has a short coastline, it could become the first of the four military regions to possess an aircraft carrier.
At the year-end military region conference, when the other commanders see him, won't they all call him "Brother Tang"?
Su Lin made a gesture as if counting money towards Commander Tang.
"Understood, understood. Let's focus on developing and manufacturing the J-20 first, and then we can discuss the rest later, right, Principal Su!"
Commander Wang stared at the runway, utterly baffled as to how these fighter jets could take off vertically.
"Principal Su, since our J-20 has vertical takeoff technology, why do we still need to build a runway?"
Why not just build a helipad?
"Commander Wang, have you ever worked in engineering? Have you ever worked on the client side? Do you know anything about human relationships?"
"The funding has been approved, how can we not build this project?"
"Don't worry about it. This runway only costs a few dollars. As long as our J-20 can successfully complete its maiden flight..."
That's something that money can't buy back. The annual maintenance cost for a single Russian Su-27 was...
"That's 20 million! That's real money saved!"
"Report! Vector control system operating normally, requesting takeoff!"
The driver's words interrupted the conversation in the command center.
"J-20 first-generation aircraft, take off!"
"Buzz buzz buzz~~~~~"
Blue flames were emitted from the engine's exhaust pipe.
Impacting the ground,
The J-20's massive mechanical body, under the reaction thrust...
It slowly began to rise.
"Holy crap, it's really suspended in mid-air???"
Commander Wang's jaw almost dropped.
This isn't a fifth-generation fighter jet, it's practically a future fighter!
It's important to understand that the most challenging technologies for aircraft carriers today are not propulsion or displacement.
The issue is the choice of carrier-based aircraft; if there are no aircraft that can take off and return smoothly from the carrier...
Even the largest aircraft carrier is nothing more than a pile of scrap metal floating on the sea.
If the J-20 successfully performs a vertical takeoff, then the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier project will be successful.
It can be restarted immediately, entering a new research and development process.
The J-20 suspended in mid-air
It maintained this state for nearly 15 seconds.
This balance is simply outrageous.
However, due to the instability of the airflow, the fuselage was still vibrating slightly.
"Principal Su, hurry up and take off! This is giving me a heart attack."
Although the height of the suspension is not high, maintaining this position could pose a risk in the event of an accident.
Given the weight of the J-20, a crash onto the runway can basically be declared a major accident.
Furthermore, hovering at a low altitude has no tactical significance whatsoever.
It was purely a demonstration by the J-20 pilots of the fighter jet's limits.
"accelerate!"
Dean Peng gave the J-20 pilots the order to accelerate and take off.
"boom!!!"
The vector engine control system began to subtly adjust the angle between the WS-15 engine and the ground.
The immense lift propelled the J-20 into the sky with a roar.
"This acceleration is more than twice that of our J-8, right?"
From a height of tens of meters in the air to a height of 2000 meters,
Less than a few seconds later, after reaching an altitude of 2000 meters,
The full power of the WS-15 engine was released.
"Principal Su, I remember you said that fifth-generation fighter jets can all cruise at supersonic speeds."
What do you mean by that?
For a fighter jet, maximum cruising speed is the fundamental guarantee for successfully attacking its target.
Rapid strike capability is the very purpose of the J-20 fighter jet!
"Call the driver!"
"J-20 first-generation fighter pilot received, please provide instructions!"
"The altitude has climbed to 8,000 meters!"
"receive!"
In the footage, the J-20 leaves a deep white contrail.
Soaring straight into the sky,
From the footage captured by the J-8 escort aircraft, it can be seen that...
The J-8, which took off earlier, is about to be caught up to the same altitude by the J-20.
"Commander Wang, let's see how the J-20 compares to our J-8 in terms of speed."
"That's a good idea; comparison is key to understanding strength! Principal Su, could we allow the three planes to fly in parallel?"
"Shall we have a high-speed race?"
"No problem! Keep your distance while accompanying the aircraft, and enter full-speed cruise mode!"
"J-8 escort aircraft received!"
"J-20 received!"
The three planes engaged in a fierce chase high in the sky.
Initially, because the J-8 had already reached its top speed,
The J-20 did not demonstrate a significant advantage, as acceleration and altitude gain require some time.
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