Spark

DF-17, one of the sharp weapons of the country in Chen Nian's impression.

If the DF-15's so-called "carrier killer" name is blown out, then the DF-17 is worthy of the name.

After all, it is extremely easy for a missile that combines the three capabilities of hypersonic penetration, terminal orbit maneuver, and Qian Xuesen's ballistics, with an accuracy within 50 meters, to completely sink an aircraft carrier It couldn't be easier.

No matter how powerful your shield ship is, I have my own style of play.

If one shot is not enough, two shots are enough, and if two shots are not enough, three shots are enough.

Only a very small amount is needed to break through the upper limit of the air defense system of the aircraft carrier formation, so that the saturation attack no longer needs to be truly "saturated".

Therefore, it is definitely the right choice to spend a certain amount of resources to speed up the development process of DF-17.

The reason is very simple, there is only one:

The United States has accelerated confrontation, so we also have to accelerate our own asymmetric countermeasures.

However, how to maximize the benefits of such a strategy is another topic.

After returning to his residence, Chen Nian first checked the analysis source requirements for DF-17 in the system.

As he expected, the analysis requirements of this equipment are not low. After packaging, a total of 3.2 source points are needed.

Although it is not too much compared to Chen Nian's existing 7.7 source points, it is not necessary to spend it like this.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Nian recalled the memory of DF-17 in his mind.

According to his understanding of this weapon, DF-17 has three core technologies:

The first one is the shape of the waverider.

The second is the scramjet in the booster rocket.

The third is a comprehensive heat-resistant system with the high-temperature-resistant material of the warhead, the integrated design of the thermal structure, and the heat-insulating and heat-dissipating material as the main modules.

Among them, the first two items have clear analysis targets, and if they are analyzed separately, only 1.2 source points are needed.

But the third one is a bit more troublesome

Because he didn't know what the high-temperature-resistant material used in DF-17 was, nor did he know the performance parameters it needed to achieve, and he didn't know how to design the system with unknown performance.

He can only try to pack various keywords into the system for analysis, but the final result is not satisfactory.

A total of 1.6 source points are still needed, which is cheaper than its DF-17 overall analysis, but not much cheaper.

Seeing this result, Chen Nian couldn't help frowning.

Otherwise, discuss with others first?

But soon, he reacted again:

Now DF-17 is still in the pre-research stage, and it is impossible for anyone in China to have the information that I do not have.

It is useless to find an expert, and it is better to rely on yourself than anyone else.

In the final analysis, isn't it the three axes of heat-resistant materials + structural design + ablative heat-dissipating coatings?

Do it!

Solve the problem of heat-resistant materials first. This thing has a previous foundation. It is estimated that it will take at most one day to find the direction.

If new material is involved, just throw it to the system.

In terms of structural design, the core is nothing more than a fuel circulation cooling system. Similarly, it takes a certain amount of time to debug and find a suitable direction, and then the system takes over the specific parameter design and scheme design.

As for the ablation heat dissipation coating, first use the TBC coating of the previous J-22. If it is not enough, then find a way to cooperate with the Material Research Institute and find a new direction with myself.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian's thoughts instantly became clear.

He picked up the phone and dialed an already familiar number.

"Professor Guo, hello, I'm Chen Nian."

"It's like this. I want to make an appointment for the laboratory of the Materials Research Institute tomorrow. See if you can make room there. I'll go over there."

"Yes, there are some plans for new materials, but so far I have no idea, so I want to go to the laboratory first."

"Okay, got it, I'll call you then"

The person on the other end of the phone was Guo Qi.

For Chen Nian's request, he naturally agreed wholeheartedly, which made Chen Nian feel relieved.

He took a deep breath, threw himself on the bed, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

On the other side, Chen Guo was busy gathering people from all walks of life to prepare for the DF-17 project.

The most critical role involved is the Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, that is, Zhu Xuejun of CALT.

In fact, before today, Chen Guo had hardly heard of this name.

Because, although aerospace is always separated, in fact, the two directions are very different in terms of technological development and division of labor, and there are very few opportunities for staff to contact each other.

It wasn't until Chen Nian mentioned the name that he went to the intranet to check the information and found that this Zhu Xuejun was really a big shot.

When she was only 30 years old, she had already worked as the chief engineer of the project, and in 1999, she served as the chief engineer of a certain long-range ballistic missile project.

Now the project is still in progress, and she herself has become one of the candidates for the academician of the Academy of Sciences.

The reason why her reputation is not obvious is because the strategic significance of the work she is engaged in is too important, and the official has deliberately downplayed and kept it secret.

If Chen Nian hadn't called out her name, he probably wouldn't have known about this person for a long time to come.

Because, regardless of my position in the Xinghuo team, my level is far behind others.

Even if you want to climb high, you can't find a ladder.

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But here comes the question, how did Chen Nian know?

Chen Guo didn't bother to investigate further, so she dialed Zhu Xuejun's phone number.

As soon as the call was connected, he revealed his identity. Zhu Xuejun's confidentiality level was high enough. According to the confidentiality principle of the Spark team, he had nothing to hide in front of her.

And Zhu Xuejun has obviously heard rumors about Xinghuo from various channels, she did not show too much doubt about it, but revealed a trace of curiosity in her words:

".So, you called me today, is it because of the new project of the Spark team? It has something to do with my major?"

"Yes, or to put it more directly, this should have been your CALT project."

Chen Guo replied frankly.

He thought to himself, dealing with such a strong woman is a peace of mind, there is no need to beat around the bush, she will directly guess your intentions.

"Our project? Did you say the DF series? Will there be any changes to our current project?"

"There is no change, what we want to do is start a new project."

"New project?"

Zhu Xuejun on the other end of the phone became more and more curious.

Obviously there is already a project in the institute, why is there a new one now?

Moreover, looking at the situation, this so-called new project has to be handed over to yourself?

This is a bit of nonsense.

Not to mention whether I can keep up with my experience, even if I can keep up, all the burdens are given to myself, which is not in line with the law of talent cultivation.

Thinking of this, she continued to speak without waiting for Chen Guo to explain:

"It's a good thing to have new projects. I heard that you will provide funds and resources. In fact, everyone wants to do it."

"But the problem is... I actually already have a project in my hand, so it's not reasonable to pick up a new project."

Hearing Zhu Xuejun's words, Chen Guo explained:

"It's true that this doesn't meet your project management requirements, but... there's nothing we can do about it."

"The time frame for the project is very tight, only two months."

"So, we need a strong leader to complete this project, and you are the best candidate."

"As for the question of whether it is reasonable or not. Don't worry, we will take care of your superiors."

On the other end of the phone, Zhu Xuejun was silent for a moment, then sighed and said:

"Okay, tell me about the specifics of the project?"

In fact, after hearing the words "the time is only two months", she already had worries about this project in her heart.

Because from her point of view, those who compress the time to this extent are either small improvement projects, or some formalistic projects with great achievements.

No matter which one it is, it is actually a disrespect for one's own ability, and it can even be said to be an insult.

However, at the same time, she also knew that the Xinghuo team could be said to be very hot in the country at present. Since it was their decision, the possibility of her being able to refuse was actually very small.

That being the case, it might as well give them a face.

After all, in China's current scientific research circle, there are indeed some unspoken rules that must be followed.

However, the next second, what Chen Guo said turned her emotions from helplessness to anger.

"We want to make a new surface-to-surface missile."

"This missile can be optimized based on the overall framework of the DF-15."

"But the requirements are that it must have a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, have hypersonic penetration performance, use a waverider design, be able to realize Qian Xuesen's ballistic maneuvers, and must be able to stably break through the Aegis system."

"...do you know what you're talking about?"

Zhu Xuejun's tone was a bit unfriendly, she tried her best to control her emotions, but she still couldn't calm down.

This is simply too absurd.

According to Chen Guo's description, such a missile is definitely not as simple as an improved DF-15.

No matter which aspect of performance is, it is not what the current CALT can achieve.

And, only for two months?

what are you kidding !

Is two years not enough to develop such a missile?

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No, two years is definitely not enough.

To be precise, within ten years, it is unlikely.

And the man on the other side of the phone actually said it so naturally.

I thought that Xinghuo, a sudden rise of the organization, was different from other departments, but it turned out that laymen guide experts. Does the meaning of zz overwhelm the practical meaning?

After a short pause, she continued to speak:

"Professor Chen, I don't know how you discuss it internally, but I have to tell you that this matter is not as simple as you imagined."

"Even if one of the conditions you mentioned is singled out, long-term and arduous research is required before a technological breakthrough can be achieved."

"And this long-term, it has to be calculated in years."

"Now, so many conditions are combined, and you only give two months, I want to ask, do you think it is possible?"

"I don't know why such a plan is put on the agenda, but I must say that it is an insult to scientific research!"

Hearing Zhu Xuejun's angry voice, Chen Guo hurriedly said:

"Mr. Zhu, you misunderstood."

"Since we have made such a request, we must be prepared. This is also the way our team has always worked."

"Actually, all these technical difficulties have made corresponding progress, and will be output into detailed technical documents in the near future."

"What you need to do is to find a way to realize the results as quickly as possible on the basis of these technologies."

"??? What do you mean there has been progress?"

Zhu Xuejun's face turned pale with shock, his tone changed from the previous anger to disbelief.

"Uh, it's hard for me to explain this, because I haven't got the relevant documents yet."

"Then how can you be sure that these technologies are real?"

"It's very simple."

Chen Guo paused for a moment, then said:

"Because we built the J-22 and the J-20B."

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Zhu Xuejun fell silent.

At this moment, she suddenly felt that her previous performance was a bit ridiculous.

Yes, I clearly know what kind of organization Xinghuo is, and I also fully understand their previous projects.

But even so, when they heard the project requirements they put forward, their first reaction was still to be skeptical.

What is there to question?

Before the J-20B came along, did anyone believe they could actually solve technical problems?

no?

But the problem is that they not only solved it, but also completed the first flight of the first test aircraft in an incredibly short time.

Isn't the "unreasonable" shown in it exactly the same as the situation of the so-called "new missile" this time?

Thinking of this, she said:

"alright, I got it."

"You go and report to the higher authorities, I can be the chief officer."

"However, before officially launching the project, I want to talk to your technical director? Let's call it that."

"I want to chat with him and hear his thoughts."

"No problem, I will arrange a time for you. But before that, you need to sign an additional non-disclosure agreement. I will contact you again for the specific process."

"Me? Want to sign a new agreement?"

"Yes, this is the rule of the superior."

Chen Guo replied without hesitation.

Zhu Xuejun once again felt that his cognition had been challenged.

In the field of military scientific research, apart from the names of the older generation, who else can have a higher level of secrecy than yourself?

This Xinghuo team seems to be more mysterious than I expected.

The two chatted a few more words on the topic of confidentiality, and then, Chen Guo said goodbye to Zhu Xuejun, and hung up the phone.

He wrote down the name of "Zhu Xuejun" on the paper, thinking to himself:

This kind of top-level scientific research personnel is indeed more difficult to deal with.

Not only do they have a rigorous attitude towards scientific research, but even this rigorous attitude has penetrated into every aspect of their personality.

They are forever skeptical, with a desire to explore and test.

It is this characteristic that drives them to keep moving forward.

The sense of oppression is strong.

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However, from another point of view, in fact, I don't have to worry about it.

Because, no matter how strong Zhu Xuejun is, it is still within the reasonable range after all.

And the one who will "answer questions" for her is the biggest bug in this country.