Commander Tang, as the highest-ranking commander of the North China Military Region, was incorruptible and had very little money.
However, as the military region closest to the capital, in terms of research and development funding,
If Tang Si dares to say he's second, then no one dares to say they're first.
"Principal Su, just tell me how much you want."
Su Lin had previously checked the prices of various J-20 models in the system.
Even the most basic J-20A series requires 10 million points.
Converted to RMB, that's 1 billion, plus the production line and assembly line.
Another 2 billion yuan investment is needed.
However, Su Lin decided to develop the J-20C series, which not only possesses the most powerful power system of the J-20,
It features a fire control system, stealth coating, and a vectoring engine power system.
It can take off vertically.
To truly become a military superpower, the J-20 is just one piece of the puzzle.
Following behind are bombers, early warning aircraft, aircraft carriers, frigates, and so on.
They all need to be upgraded and renovated.
Let's go straight for the latest model!
However, the price has doubled again, requiring an investment of around 6 billion.
"20 billion, officially put into use!"
"Principal Su, are you saying that 20 billion is enough for the maiden flight?"
Su Lin shook his head.
"With 20 billion, it can be put into service. Of course, the maiden flight is included in the package."
"What are you two talking about, Commander Tang? This engine is seriously giving me a thrill..."
Commander Wang listened to the enormous roar of the WS-15 turbofan engine.
This is the sound that an eagle in the sky should make.
"Commander Wang, are you interested in developing a fifth-generation fighter jet?"
"Fifth-generation fighter jet? What fifth-generation fighter jet? We already understand third-generation fighter jets perfectly well."
However, with Principal Su's engine, our third-generation fighter jet's global competitiveness has been greatly enhanced.
It's at least in the top 3, but its avionics system is too poor.
"It's a fifth-generation fighter jet that's even more powerful than the F-15..."
"What???"
Commander Wang then realized that the fifth-generation fighter jet Commander Tang was referring to was the next generation of fighter jets.
At the time, the world's most advanced aircraft, the American F-15, was also claimed to be a fourth-generation fighter jet.
Commander Tang looked at Su Lin, asking him to explain.
"In summary, the 4S stands for stealth, supersonic cruise, super maneuverability, and beyond-visual-range strike!"
"Principal Su, I don't understand 4S stores, but I do understand 4S shops. How do you know that these are the characteristics of fifth-generation fighter jets?"
"Once we develop it, it will be the world's first fifth-generation fighter jet. I say it is, and it is."
Su Lin was too lazy to explain to Commander Wang, after all, it was a leap between two generations of aircraft.
"Commander Wang, don't overthink it. You've already seen the engine's thrust test."
"Our Northern Military Region wasn't lying to you, was it? Our R&D capabilities are truly that strong!"
Commander Tang patted Commander Wang on the shoulder.
"Go for it! Why not? What our Southern Military Region needs most right now is high-performance fighter jets."
If they can really develop a fighter jet more advanced than the F-15, I'll be the first to support it!
"Support is the right thing to do. Commander Wang, given our relationship, once it's developed, the first batch of operational aircraft will be given to your Southern Military Region."
I understand the pressure your coastal defense is under!
"Commander Tang, you really understand me. The entire southern coastline is protected by our Southern Military Region."
The Americans keep coming over to cause trouble every few days. If we don't teach them a lesson, they won't stop!
Seeing that Commander Tang and Commander Wang were chatting happily, Su Lin made no move to interrupt.
He secretly made a gesture towards Commander Tang as if counting money.
You've talked so much, pay me!
Commander Tang winked at Su Lin and nodded slightly.
"As for the R&D funding, it's not unreasonable for our two military regions to split it 50/50, is it?"
"How much? I'll go back and apply."
Commander Wang has been humiliated ever since the Su-27's mission failed.
They dream of getting their revenge.
"Not much. Look, the R&D funding for just one engine is 10 billion yuan, Principal Su said."
"Do the most with the least amount of money. 30 billion is enough, you only need to contribute 15 billion!"
"Alright! Commander Tang, I'm only doing this for your sake. I'll give you a spot in our Southern Military Region first!"
"Don't worry, Commander Wang, we're just a small country in the north, a tiny kimchi country. We can't cause any trouble."
Of course, our first priority is to meet the needs of your Southern Military Region!
No wonder Commander Tang claimed to be rich; he only managed to fool him for less than 15 minutes.
They secured 15 billion yuan in R&D funding, but only contributed 5 billion yuan themselves, and were even appointed as a directly managed department of the fifth-generation fighter jet R&D unit.
Even Su Lin was ashamed of his own thinking.
"Where are the blueprints? 15 billion is no small sum. At least let me see the blueprints!"
"Yes, Principal Su, we should have the design drawings by now, right?"
"Yes, in my office!"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's take a look."
The three arrived at Su Lin's office at the research and development base.
Su Lin took a photo album from his desk drawer and placed it in front of the two of them.
This is a J-20 photo album that Su Lin bought with 100 points of his phone credit in the system store, worth 1000 RMB.
"This design is even cooler than the F-15!"
When Commander Wang saw the real photos of the J-20, he was struck by its technological sophistication, saying it looked like alien technology.
"Where's the pitot tube? Why is it gone?"
The J-8 series fighter jets all follow the design of the old Russians.
All fighter jets have a pitot tube on their nose, which looks like a sharp spike.
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