Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 319 A Major National Weapon! Zhao Ruilong is More Than Just a God of Wealth!

Anxi City, Longxi Province.

Inside the auditorium of Longhang Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, applause erupted.

After three days of intense discussion, the design scheme for the strategic transport aircraft was finally finalized.

Zhao Ruilong represented Huilong Electronics at the meeting.

As I stood up to applaud, I couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"The plan is finally finalized! It was so damn easy!"

"Compared to finalizing the design plan for the domestically produced large civilian aircraft, this time it's been more than twice as troublesome!"

"However, it's good to be a little troublesome. After all, strategic transport aircraft are an important combat equipment for the air force to transform from a territorial air defense type to an offensive and defensive type. They are a major weapon for a major power to prepare for war."

"Moreover, after its successful development, it will be further developed into a variety of derivative models, such as a large aerial refueling aircraft, a strategic early warning aircraft, and an electronic warfare aircraft, as a multi-purpose platform to meet training and combat readiness needs."

Zhao Ruilong knew very well.

The design scheme for China's domestically produced large civilian aircraft was determined so quickly.

It's not because I spearheaded the restart of the large aircraft project and provided a large amount of funding, so that they have to listen to me.

The main reason is that Boeing and Airbus have developed many types of aircraft and produced and sold tens of thousands of aircraft, making them extremely valuable for reference.

Over the past few decades, some of their aircraft models have achieved great success, while others have suffered disastrous failures and caused numerous air disasters for various reasons.

With them paving the way, from regional jets to medium-range jets and then to large jets, there are now models to refer to in terms of aerodynamic layout, exterior design, internal layout, and system composition.

In particular, the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, two extremely classic medium-range passenger aircraft, have been produced and sold in large numbers since their launch and are widely used around the world.

With frequent and intensive use, the shortcomings and deficiencies of these two models have been exposed, and Airbus and Boeing have continuously made modifications and improvements, making their design and manufacturing quite mature.

As a latecomer seeking to catch up, we naturally don't need to innovate too much; we can simply adopt their successful designs extensively.

Therefore, the design scheme for domestically produced large civilian aircraft naturally had little controversy and could be finalized and implemented quickly.

"Ruilong, are you going back to Jingzhou tonight?"

Standing to the side, Chang Guangyi asked with a smile.

Chang Guangyi is the director of the 14th Research Institute of Longguo Electronics Technology Group.

Located in Jingzhou, the 14th Research Institute has focused on radar research and development for decades. With a profound history and outstanding achievements, it is one of the important military industrial units in China.

As early as the 1960s, they developed top-performing long-range tracking and early warning radars, as well as strategic early warning radars that were compatible with missile defense systems.

Even without the help of its northern counterpart and under strict blockade by the West, the institute still relied on its own efforts and worked hard to develop various types of radar to meet national defense needs.

Logically speaking, Chang Guangyi, with his engineering background and years of experience in military research, should not have any affinity for the children of the powerful and wealthy.

But in his eyes, Zhao Ruilong was not an ignorant and incompetent privileged son who relied on his background to live a life of ease and comfort, but rather a benefactor to many military industrial units in China.

As for why...

For a long time, the country's strategic focus was on vigorously developing the economy, and even the military had to be patient, so naturally little was invested in national defense.

The investment is small, but the number of weapons and equipment to be developed is large.

To compete for limited research funding, the various institutions practically fought tooth and nail.

What to do if you can't win the competition but don't want to give up easily?

Take the Xirong Aircraft Design Institute, which is responsible for developing the third-generation fighter jet, as an example.

They had already gone through many hardships to secure the project.

After the project was approved, it also faced the embarrassing predicament of severe funding shortage.

To prevent the project from being interrupted, they even produced home appliances and ice cream to earn extra money to subsidize the project.

The researchers were extremely frugal, and the few computers they had were used in shifts by different groups day and night.

Thanks to their tireless efforts, the third-generation fighter jet finally made its maiden flight in Xi'an three years ago...

Every military industry worker dreams of building a strong military.

Those heartbreaking stories of humiliation and suffering are even more inspiring.

But what good are dreams alone?

From land to sea, from sky to space...

To catch up with world-class standards, there are far too many weapons and equipment that need to be developed.

Even if researchers don't eat, drink, or take a salary, all kinds of research and experiments still cost money!

In comparison, the annual defense budget is already small, and the funds available for scientific research by military industrial units are even more meager.

All military engineers believed that only when the Chinese economy developed could they have sufficient funds to fully develop new equipment.

Nobody expected this...

Zhao Ruilong descended like a god of wealth.

The first move was a military-civilian integration strategy, which broke the shackles of the old system and allowed everyone to better exert their initiative.

Then, they provided ample funding for each collaborative project, as well as highly advanced research guidance.

Finally, the major equipment project, which was originally thought to be approved several years later, was approved ahead of schedule and its development was allowed to begin.

This way.

Where is Zhao Ruilong now, the God of Wealth?

He is clearly a living bodhisattva who helps people escape from suffering and embark on a brilliant life!

Moreover, Zhao Ruilong's assistance to the fourteen garrisons in Jingzhou went beyond this.

In modern information warfare, battlefield awareness directly determines whether weapons and equipment possess strong combat effectiveness and survivability.

Radar is a crucial device for acquiring battlefield awareness, undertaking many key tasks such as detection and early warning, tracking and locking, and fire guidance.

Without advanced radar, we can't even detect where the enemy is. If such fighter jets and warships go to the battlefield, wouldn't they be like sitting ducks?

To develop a world-class active phased array radar, the 14th Research Institute of Jingzhou has been working hard for many years. However, no matter how good the design or how sophisticated the algorithm, it still requires top-notch electronic components.

To this end, they collaborated with the 55th Research Institute in Jingzhou, which also focuses on the research and application of electronic components. Unfortunately, due to limited funding, lack of talent, and outdated facilities, they have not been able to make a breakthrough.

When Zhao Ruilong encouraged his father, Zhao Lichun, to pilot a high-quality economic development and military-civilian integration strategy in Handong, his Huilong Group provided funding and projects, enabling multiple universities, research institutions, and military enterprises to work together on key research projects.

This time.

With ample funding and precise guidance, and a wealth of talented individuals working in close collaboration.

China's semiconductor industry is making rapid progress, and it can develop chips with higher process precision. Naturally, it can also develop gallium nitride, the third-generation semiconductor material that the 14th Research Institute of Jingzhou is eagerly seeking.

With gallium nitride materials that are better than traditional gallium arsenide, it is natural to be able to manufacture excellent T/R modules. And with T/R modules available, the Jingzhou No. 14 Research Institute was able to develop a top-performing active phased array radar.

The first airborne active phased array radar is currently undergoing secret testing.

Equipped with over a thousand T/R modules, its effective detection range exceeds 200 kilometers.

If this technology is successfully developed and finalized, and subsequently equipped on China's independently developed third-generation fighter jets, it will greatly enhance the fighter jets' detection capabilities.

In the event of an air battle, they would have a greater combat advantage against enemy aircraft whose onboard radar detection range is only a little over 100 kilometers.

Because it is possible to launch missiles beyond the detection range of enemy aircraft to carry out beyond-visual-range strikes, thereby achieving first-strike lock and first-launch.

Also.

With the addition of higher-performance gallium nitride semiconductor components, radar signal gain is higher and sensitivity is greater.

The anti-stealth radar developed by the 14th Research Institute of Jingzhou, which innovatively adopts the fusion technology of P-band and L-band, can finally be put to use.

Once put into use, it will no longer be afraid of the United States deploying its globally unique stealth bombers and fighter jets to carry out surgical-like precision strikes against China.

This way.

Zhao Ruilong, who had provided much assistance to the 14th Research Institute of Jingzhou, giving them money when needed and helping to solve technical problems, was present.

How could Chang Guangyi still regard him as a spoiled brat?

He didn't even use the title "General Manager Zhao," feeling it was too formal.

So when they open their mouths, they always call out "Ruilong".

"I'll fly to Yanjing this evening, and I estimate it will be a while before I return to Jingzhou."

As he spoke, Zhao Ruilong subconsciously glanced at Lu Changsheng on the stage.

These days in Anxi, the discussion isn't just about how to build strategic transport aircraft.

The two also had a serious private discussion about how to complete the new round of military reforms.

While equipment development has been greatly enhanced, further improvements in combat effectiveness based on actual combat needs to be made by adjusting organizational structure, which is also the most difficult aspect.

Because of the need to adjust the organizational structure, the four headquarters were split up, the seven military regions were changed into five theater commands, the three services were expanded into four, four new services were reorganized and established, and the army divisions were changed into brigades and combined arms operations were carried out...

Every step means a large number of personnel adjustments, which will inevitably result in some people's interests being harmed. As new branches of service are to be reorganized and established, the army, as the elder brother, will naturally have to be reduced in size.

Therefore, this military reform is no less difficult than the in-depth reform in Handong.

Once completed, the Dragon Kingdom's defense capabilities will be greatly enhanced, making it more adaptable to modern warfare.

As a driving force behind the reforms, Lu Changsheng naturally had a good chance of advancing further and becoming a general.

As for why he was in such a hurry to go to Yanjing?

Of course, it wasn't just because they wanted to help Lu Changsheng achieve his dreams before he turned 60.

Also, just days earlier, the United States, which had suffered a terrorist attack and had the World Trade Center destroyed, launched a war on terror against Afghanistan.

The United States has launched a high-tech war in Afghanistan, a neighboring country to the west of China, under the pretext of counterterrorism. Its strategic objectives are certainly not limited to counterterrorism.

Their true objective was to control the Atu Khanate, a strategically vital location at the crossroads of Eurasia.

This would both curb the expansion of Ross into the Central Winter region and hinder the westward development of the Dragon Kingdom.

Furthermore, it can be further controlled in the important oil and gas producing areas of Zhongdong.

Once they control the energy trade, they can greatly consolidate their position as the world's hegemon.

of course.

In this war on terror, where the strong bully the weak, the United States has naturally flexed its muscles in front of the world.

For some people in China who are still immersed in the era of mechanized warfare, this was undoubtedly a wake-up call, a harsh lesson in high-tech warfare.

This made them realize that in modern conventional warfare, without effective control of the air, sea, and electromagnetic spectrum, no matter how many tanks, artillery, and infantry fighting vehicles they have, they will only be beaten.

Crisis forces reform, and war inspires progress!

While this high-tech war is underway, China, which does not want to be attacked because of its backwardness, should seize the time to reform its military and significantly improve its combat capabilities.

"Alright, then when you get back to Jingzhou, we'll have a proper chat about how to develop anti-drone radar!"

As he spoke, Chang Guangyi chuckled as he tidied up the documents and materials.

"Oh right, although the meeting is over, there's a question I don't quite understand."

"I know why military strategic transport aircraft use a four-engine layout."

"But why are you so certain that large passenger aircraft will not be able to use a four-engine layout in the future?"

“The renowned Airbus only set its sights on the Boeing 747 last December and launched the development program for a new generation of four-engine, double-decker, intercontinental wide-body, high-capacity passenger aircraft. Do you really think they will fail?”

Zhao Ruilong answered while tidying up:

"They have a strong technical foundation and have developed many large passenger aircraft, so it is unlikely that their development will fail, but it is almost impossible for them to achieve good sales."

"The reason is simple: they think that in the future civil aviation market, people will flock to large hub airports for long-distance travel, but I bet people prefer point-to-point direct flights."

"Moreover, if the aircraft is built too big, not only will it consume a lot of fuel and be expensive to maintain, but there aren't many civil aviation airports that can take off and land super-large passenger aircraft. Who would want to pay out of their own pocket to upgrade the relevant technologies?"

"Most importantly, with the development of technology, the thrust of a single aero engine will become greater and its reliability will become better and better, and large passenger aircraft with twin engines can still fly intercontinentally."

Chang Guangyi frowned and thought for a moment.

"That's true. I heard that the reason why the large aircraft that was going to fly intercontinental flights used a four-engine layout was because the engine thrust was not large enough and the stability was not strong enough."

"In the event that one or two engines fail during a transoceanic flight, the remaining engines can still be used to reach an alternate landing site, preventing the aircraft from losing power high in the ocean."

"The brutal aesthetics of four shots will eventually be superseded by the efficient two-shot technique!"

After tidying up the documents, Zhao Ruilong stood up and said with a smile:

"Because no matter how much oil prices rise in the future, airlines will definitely want their planes to have lower fuel consumption, and twin engines are already more advantageous than four engines."

"Therefore, in my opinion, the Boeing 777, equipped with ETOPS twin-engine extended-range flight technology and using only two turbofan engines, has a long range, low energy consumption, and large payload, and it truly symbolizes the future of wide-body large aircraft!"

"Perhaps in the future, narrow-body passenger planes will be purchased by many low-cost airlines to fly intercontinental routes by replacing them with engines that consume less fuel and have more thrust, as well as by lengthening the fuselage and enlarging the fuel tanks. After all, cheap is king!"

Chang Guangyi chuckled to himself.

"No way? Using a single-aisle narrow-body passenger plane to fly intercontinental routes?"

"If it's technically feasible, then major airlines could launch international flights from second-tier city airports!"

"Lower operating costs allow us to attract customers with lower prices, and passengers don't need to transfer at major city hub airports, saving both money and time..."

At this point, Chang Guangyi immediately realized that Zhao Ruilong was right.

Airbus's ultra-large wide-body aircraft program is destined to be a technological success, but a commercial failure.

With a visionary genius like Zhao Ruilong guiding the way, China's major scientific research projects can avoid many detours and mistakes.

"So that's why you weren't in a hurry to have COMAC develop a wide-body aircraft. It turns out you had it planned all along: develop regional jets and narrow-body passenger jets, and continuously upgrade and improve them to meet future market demands!"

"Yes, large wide-body passenger aircraft are more difficult to develop, but the market demand is not large. On the other hand, medium-range narrow-body passenger aircraft, which are neither too big nor too small and have just the right range and capacity, have a strong market demand, so they should be given priority in development."

"That's true, but various sectors of society, especially many Western countries, are not optimistic about our domestically produced large aircraft project. They think that we are likely to fail again, just like the Y-10 project back then."

"Let them say what they want! We'll proceed according to our own plan and pace. Once it's successfully developed, delivered in large quantities, and widely recognized by airlines, all doubts will automatically disappear!"

"But I'm worried that the West won't let us pass the airworthiness certification smoothly so that we can enter the international market and compete with their Boeing and Airbus for business."

"What's there to be afraid of? It's just a matter of hurting each other, right? Who's afraid of who! I don't believe they'll give up our Dragon Country's growing civil aviation market!"

……

They left the hall chatting and laughing all the way.

After returning to the hotel and quickly settling in, Zhao Ruilong and Lu Changsheng headed to the airport.

The jeep drove out of the military control zone, and the cell phone was finally able to be turned on.

Upon turning on the phone, he quickly received numerous text messages.

Most of the messages were work reports, but there were also messages of concern and greetings from the beautiful women.

Zhao Ruilong replied quickly, following the chronological order.

Before I could finish processing the message, my second sister called.

"Ruilong, is it a convenient time for you to talk now?"

Out of the corner of his eye, Zhao Ruilong glanced at Lu Changsheng, who was still seriously studying the military reform plan.

"Convenient, what's wrong? Did someone get restless and start causing trouble after the reform plan was announced?"

Zhao Xiaohui chuckled and said, "The troublemakers haven't shown up yet, but someone has already anonymously reported Huo Siteng!"

"Moreover, the materials are made extremely solid; this is meant to be a fatal blow, leaving him no chance of survival!"