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Chapter 350: The J-7 series’ night flight capability is still very capable

Bengbu has a unique geographical location.

Because the jurisdiction spans both sides of the middle reaches of the Huaihe River, it is located exactly on the north-south geographical dividing line of Dongda (Qinling Mountains-Huaihe River).

Neither south nor north!

But Bengbu's climate is more to the south.

Especially in winter.

Although the average temperature is only around one or two degrees.

But it often rains.

When the cold wind wrapped in drizzle blew towards you.

It was like being in a rainstorm.

It's cold to the bone.

More importantly.

Bengbu doesn't have heating in winter!
Yes.

Bengbu, like most other southern cities, does not have heating.

So how do people in Bengbu survive the long winter?

Of course, it’s the same as other southerners - rely on shaking!

But the weather is pretty good today.

Sunny to cloudy with bright sunshine.

Although the sun doesn't provide much warmth.

Shining on your body won't bring even a little warmth.

However, this kind of weather is most suitable for flight training.

Night flight training, in particular, is particularly dependent on good weather.

What is the most frightening thing about night flying?
It's darkness!
It is human beings’ fear of the darkness and the unknown environment!
what?
Aren’t you afraid of air accidents such as bird strikes, mechanical failures, lightning strikes, and mid-air collisions?

Scared.

But these air accidents also happen during the day.

And it can be seen but not touched.

What humans fear most is always the unknown.

The weather is nice today.

The moonlight is bright and clear.

Even without lights there is still some visibility.

It was not like the previous two days when the night was pitch black and pitch dark.

It is the most suitable time for this group of rookies to carry out their first night flight training.

It gets dark quickly in winter.

By six o'clock in the afternoon, it was completely dark.

Two J-7 advanced trainer aircraft slowly drove out of the apron and arrived at the take-off waiting area at the end of the runway.

Probably more than a minute passed.

The two J-7 trainers have successfully taken off and entered the air.

At the entrance of the flight briefing room.

Liu Yun raised his head, looking at the two J-7 trainers that had disappeared into the night, and said to the other five team members standing behind him, "Don't think that 'Seventh Master' is backward. There is a technological gap of more than 7 years between the early models of the J- and the latest batch of improved G-type equipment."

"So the latest batch of 'Seventh Master' can barely meet the threshold of a third-generation aircraft."

“Especially the ability to fly at night.”

"Ten years ago, the Air Force Headquarters collected and compiled data on the night flight training of each main division. The data showed that the frequency of night flight training of the J-10 series was the highest among all fighter aircraft types in the Air Force."

"It's even higher than the Su-27."

"The frequency of the night flights of 'Ba Ye' is the shortest."

"Just looking at this set of data, it can be proved that the J-7's night flight performance is actually very reliable, at least not much worse than the Su-27."

"The J-7 is also a J-7, so its night flight capability is reassuring."

"It will be your turn soon. Just keep calm."

"Command flying, instrument flying, blind maneuvering. These basic skills are already very solid, and they will come in handy today."
Although everyone knew that his words were mainly to "stabilize the military's morale."

But it's too outrageous.

'Seventh Master' is good.

But it’s not so powerful as to surpass the Su-27 Flanker, right?

"Old Liu, I know you are doing this for our own good, so that we don't get so nervous. But your words are too outrageous. The 'Seventh Master' is just a second-generation aircraft, how come you say it has become the best fighter jet in our army with night flight capability?" Jiang Chen said bluntly. "That's right, aren't the J-10 and J-11b also all-weather fighter jets with excellent night flight capabilities? You praise the 'Seventh Master' so highly, where do you put other fighter jets?" Wu Zhigao also questioned immediately.

"Oh, you don't understand the teachers' good intentions. The teachers are doing this for our own good. And when the teachers were young, 'Seventh Master' was in his prime, so it's normal for them to have a filter for him." Liang Dong said with a smile.

Liu Yun was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

He turned around and glared at a few people.

Then he said, "Get lost, everything I told you is true."

“10年前是2004年，歼-10猛龙2005年服役，空司10年前的统计数据压根就没有把歼-10猛龙归纳进去。至于歼-11b，也是2003年首飞，2005年才大规模服役。”

After a pause, he continued, "The J-11 is a domestically made Su-27 Flanker. In terms of night flight capability, the Su-27 may not be as good as the J-7. Putting aside the avionics system, flight control system and other software, just looking at the aerodynamic layout, engine and other hardware, the Su-27 Flanker is indeed a heavy fighter with superior performance, even perfect."

"It's a pity that the Russians are too rough and can't do many delicate jobs."

A few words of emotion.

Only then did Liu Yun glance at the time on the watch on his wrist.

He turned to Wu Zhigao and Liang Dong and said, "Don't stand here like an idiot. It's your turn now."

The two men then hurried back to the duty room, holding their flight helmets and trotting to the apron.

The two instructors also followed him out of the duty room.

Not a moment later.

Two more J-7 trainers disappeared into the night.

The navigation lights of the two planes flickered in the night, as bright as a meteor shower.

Same as daily training.

Jiang Chen was still the last group to set off.

Because the team still positioned him as a substitute player.

But even a fool knows that the coaching staff has actually trained him as the core of the "team".

Even the recent tactical drills were planned and arranged around him.

We are just worried that it will affect morale, so we haven’t announced it yet.

About 40 minutes passed.

The first batch of two J-7 trainers slowly landed.

The third batch of three aircraft are also ready for takeoff.

The 39th and 49th days of winter will freeze the old dog to death.

Especially at night.

The night temperature has already dropped to around zero degrees.

But the weather is pretty good today.

It wasn't raining, just a chilly breeze occasionally blowing.

The sky is full of moonlight.

It was indeed good weather for a night flight.

Jiang Chen was wearing a thick winter flight suit, a bulky anti-gravity suit, and a flight helmet, but when the wind blew occasionally, he still couldn't help shivering.

After checking around the machine.

He then took the checklist handed over by the ground staff.

Signed his name in the lower right corner.

Whoever checks and signs is responsible!
Just like when the doctor at the school hospital signs his name on the flight student's examination report, it means that the doctor has determined that the flight student's physical condition meets the flight requirements.

The same reason.

If the pilot signs the checklist, it means that he acknowledges the work results of the maintenance team.

The procedure is cumbersome though.

But it must be strictly enforced.

7:15 p.m.

The last batch of three J-7 trainers finally slid slowly out of the apron, and the two in front and the one in the back arrived at the take-off waiting area at the end of the runway.

Another five minutes passed.

Three J-7 trainers took off one after another.

Then they formed an "inverted triangle" formation in the air.

In the blink of an eye.

It disappeared into the night.

(End of this chapter)