Spark

"Has the material been submitted to the North Materials Research Institute? Haven't mentioned it yet? What are you doing? Give me a reminder to Hu Xu, don't worry about optimization and verification, just hand it over to the Materials Research Institute, let them send people to build a team, and rely solely on the West What can those people in the research institute do!"

"Is the CAD modeling out? It's out? Good! Finally there is good news!"

"Xiao Liang, I want you to contact the hot isostatic pressing equipment manufacturer. How is the contact? We need at least 4 sets of HIP in one batch, can we get it?"

"Still communicating? How long are you going to communicate! Let me tell you, if there is a problem with this procurement, our entire project will be affected, and none of us can afford this responsibility. Hurry up and make an appointment to chat!"

"He Shu, how are the materials prepared? Are the basic materials okay? Have you applied for the rhenium reserve? How much? 20 kilograms? Make do with it... Let Jiangxi Copper deliver it quickly."

"What about the other raw materials? Are there any ready-made ones? Okay, that's fine. By the way, apply for a few more tons of titanium, and keep it as a spare!"

In the 606 laboratory, Wang Xianguo, who is the project director of the engine sub-project of the No. 22 project, had a serious expression, making phone calls one after another, asking about the latest progress.

His forehead was slightly sweating, of course not because of the hot weather, but because, just half an hour ago, his immediate boss Lin Yongming came to the 606 in person, and now he is sitting opposite him.

"If you have any difficulties, just say it now, and I will try to solve it for you if it can be solved. If there is something that can't be solved, the task should be arranged. Even if the resources of the whole country are mobilized, this hurdle must be overcome! "

"This is a big project, but also a difficult project. Many technologies are tried and verified for the first time."

"So, it's normal for you to feel stressed."

"But don't be afraid of challenges, because someone has already done the hardest part for you."

Lin Yongming looked kind, but he didn't leave any room for what he said.

After Wang Xianguo finished listening, a wry smile appeared on his face.

It is to mobilize national resources, and we should not be afraid of challenges.

Isn't this beating yourself?

Yes, the hardest part has indeed been solved, but that doesn't mean the rest is easy!

The two items of equipment and technology alone cannot be explained clearly in a simple sentence.

Yes, the formula of high-temperature nickel-based iron alloy is available, and the basic synthesis method is also available, but what about the detailed process?

At what temperature is rhenium added, at what kp intensity is HIP preheated, and what process is followed for annealing?

These have to be tried again and again.

However, the project completion time required by Lin Yongming is only half a year...

It seems that in the past six months, everyone has to work overtime desperately.

There are still two months to go before the Chinese New Year, and this year will not be able to pass it again.

Thinking of this, Wang Xianguo took a deep breath and replied:

"Leader, don't worry, all members of our project team have already made plans, and we will never delay the progress of the project!"

"In terms of difficulties, we now have two biggest difficulties: the first is HIP equipment. At present, the supplier with the best technology and the most sophisticated equipment is DSI in the United States. Quintus Corporation."

"But the problem is that neither of these companies is very willing to cooperate."

"It goes without saying that DSI, when we introduced the GLEEBLE3500, we lost a lot of tongues - I still remember that they even sold the Black Hawk at that time, but they didn't want to sell the hot isostatic press."

"Later, we still ensured that it was only used for laboratory purposes before we finally took it down."

"Now, if we purchase again, we will definitely face their scrutiny, and there will be no way to keep confidentiality."

"So I'm not going to consider that path."

"As for Quintus, we had a good chat some time ago, but since the incident with EP-3E in the South China Sea last time, their attitude has changed drastically."

"I suspect that there may be some connection between these two things..."

Hearing his words, Lin Yongming sighed.

Isn't there a connection!

Wang Xianguo's level of secrecy is not high enough. He doesn't know some things, but he knows them well.

In fact, whether it is the reconnaissance planes that appear frequently on the sea or the difficulty in introducing hot isostatic pressing equipment, there is actually the same shadow behind it.

And this shadow is nothing more than trying to delay the development process of China's new fighter jets, forcing China's air force to remain in a state of "marginal balance" that has been suppressed for a long time.

However, their wishful thinking has long been seen through.

Chengfei has already started the research and development of the next generation of fighter jets, but it will take a little time before the results are being produced.

I have to endure it for a few more years...

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No, now that there is project No. 22, this forbearance time is likely to be reduced to less than one year!

Just wait, now you are suppressing everywhere, one day, you will be trampled under your feet...

Lin Yongming restrained his slightly messy thoughts, pondered for a moment and then said:

"I will find a way to solve this problem."

"DSI's attitude is tough, but it is not without breakthroughs. They are not completely consistent with Congress. If we can come up with sufficiently convincing conditions, it should not be difficult to exchange a few hot isostatic pressing equipment."

"Quintus is also going on at the same time—they just received the news and want to take this opportunity to ask for more money, and at worst, give it to them."

"I will participate in the next negotiation, and I will talk when the time comes."

Wang Xianguo on the opposite side nodded and said "OK".

But Lin Yongming hasn't finished asking.

"I just heard you mentioned rhenium metal, is 20 kilograms enough?"

Wang Xianguo replied with a wry smile:

"How can it be! According to the formula, the content of rhenium in the nickel-iron alloy should reach more than 4%, and the Yankee fighter can even achieve 6% to 8%."

"Our little reserves are actually enough for 6 to 7 engines, not to mention the elimination of test losses."

"This is indeed a big problem, but to be honest, the domestic reserve of rhenium metal should be 500 to 800 kilograms now, and it will be fine for them to transfer it later."

Listening to Wang Xianguo's slightly bitter words, Lin Yongming couldn't help but sighed again.

Shabby!

The entire country has less than one ton of reserves, how many planes can it use?

If things go on like this, even if new aircraft and new engines are produced, will the production capacity keep up?

There is no need to worry about this problem now, what about ten or twenty years from now?

Guan Guan is sad.

But there is no other way, let’s pass the test and be sad.

Since nearly a hundred years ago, haven't we made it through one pass after another?

From Hanyang Iron Works to Baosteel and Wuhan Iron and Steel;

From the General Administration of Machinery Manufacturing to Dalian Shipyard;

From Jiangnan Manufacturing General Administration to AVIC and China National Nuclear Corporation;

From millet plus rifle, to the fusion of two bombs...

And now, it's time for us to move from J-8 to J-22.

When it is born, the whole world will pay attention to it.