In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 86: The chief designer of the J-8II personally came out to thank the Shencheng Chemical Factory for changing the formula
After arriving at the school, Xie Wei always used school resources to work on another project before completing the one he was working on. Wasn't this just to put his eggs in multiple baskets?

For products with high technical content, the chance of imitation in the market is much smaller, and the market competition is also smaller.

Relevant units come directly to ask for technology, and the school may not be able to withstand all the pressure.

Even if the school has obtained the policy now.

Chips are involved in computers, CNC systems, PLC programmable logic controllers, fighter fire control systems, missile control systems, tank fire control systems, etc.

Who doesn’t know how important it is?
In the future, civilian use will be even larger.

Xie Wei knows the difference between a microcontroller and a chip better than anyone else.

The single-chip microcomputer integrates the CPU, RAM, ROM, etc. on a silicon chip; the chip is just a miniaturized circuit, and the core is a microprocessor or a multi-core processor with a single function. It is factory-set and cannot be reprogrammed. It is used to control all parts of the entire computer system...

Xie Weixian chose a chip that was relatively less difficult to make instead of a single-chip microcomputer.

Polytetrafluoroethylene, the king of plastics, anti-corrosion and anti-sticking are just routine.

Xie Wei, however, believed that polytetrafluoroethylene could be used to manufacture the enameled wire required for micromotors because of its relatively small dielectric constant.

Micromotors are widely used in the entire field of national defense and military equipment.

The products of the Department of Chemistry have a wide range of uses in the market.

Xie Wei’s real purpose is to prepare for future military use: high-energy fuel propellants for solid missiles and rockets!
Whether it is ammonium perchlorate (AP), hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), or other materials used in high-energy fuels, rich experience and advanced equipment are required.

With high-energy fuel propellants, this will further drive the demand for high-temperature alloys used in rocket engines.

High-temperature alloys are the key to fighter jet turbofan engines!
Once he starts working on PLC and CNC, Xie Wei will take advantage of the high requirements of CNC spindles for materials and begin to guide them towards military metal materials.

Xie Wei couldn't tell anyone, otherwise, he couldn't explain it.

The only thing we can do is to use relevant products to push the team or partners around us step by step in the direction of plan.

When the results come out, even if they are discovered, Xie Wei can explain: I didn’t expect this to happen. I think it can be used for military purposes...

"They are shameless, what can we do? You have already told me the solution. They have developed antimony pots, pressure cookers, and rice cookers and put them on the market, so let them follow us and pick up the ones we don't want... Don't worry, I have set up a sales team according to your requirements."

Xie Jianguo's words brought Xie Wei back to his senses.

"The rice cooker is done, what's next?"

"Dad, the rice cooker has countless functions that have not yet been developed. We need to expand the functions in the future and always stay ahead of the market followers..."

Thinking of rice cookers, Xie Wei missed the fully functional rice cookers that would appear decades later.

"So, Hongguang Factory also needs technical research and development capabilities?"

"Of course! Otherwise, why would I ask you to reorganize the technical department? Dad, take this opportunity to ask the school for a few college students in related majors. The Industrial Bureau also has quotas for college students every year. It's impossible for a key enterprise to not distinguish between talents, right?"

Xie Wei doesn't want the Hongguang Factory's Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Department to focus on researching rice cookers for a long time in the future.

That's really not doing your job properly.

Although electric rice cookers can also be used by the military, the current PLA does not have the money to buy the equipment, so it is more appropriate for the kitchen team to carry the pot and follow the team.

The future development of Hongguang Factory is all controlled by Xie Wei.

Xie Jianguo had no objection to Xie Wei's request.

My son is a dead brain, so I just get to enjoy the rights of a factory director. Isn't that only natural?

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late at night.

The technical seminar room of Institute 601 is still brightly lit.

Everyone present stared at the fighter plane model on the middle table with serious expressions.

"This is definitely not a J-9 model. Although there are still traces of the J-9 in many places, it has been completely changed. As previously judged, this aerodynamic layout is not for high altitude and high speed, it should be an air superiority fighter! It is in line with the new requirements put forward by the superiors..."

An old man in his early fifties said seriously.

No one else said a word.

The current project has been underway for more than a decade, but has yet to be finalized. In particular, a dangerous situation occurred during the test flight in June, where both engines suddenly stopped working. We have just found the hidden danger and eliminated the fault.

Suddenly, there comes such an aerodynamic layout that makes everyone excited...

"Canards can provide stronger lift. Perhaps, the improved version can consider adding canard aerodynamic layout. With the thrust of the two engines plus the lift provided by the canards, the range can be longer and the maneuverability can be stronger..."

Deputy Director Gu Songfen spoke up when everyone was silent.

He is the deputy chief designer of the J-8.

We have a very clear understanding of the performance of current fighter jets.

Neither the technical indicators nor the combat performance meet the requirements of the Air Force and the Naval Aviation Force, but there is no way around it, as the J-8 is already the best fighter jet in the country.

"Such an aerodynamic layout has not been tested in a wind tunnel."

"The plan has not been demonstrated yet. If it is demonstrated, it will take a long time."

“Efforts should still be focused on finalizing existing models.”

Everyone expressed their opinions.

The J-8 has been in development for so many years but has not yet been finalized, and we are wasting our energy on other aspects?
"I support the deputy director's opinion. The current model finalization work has come to an end, and it only needs to pass the production approval of the Aviation Product Finalization Committee. Everyone knows that the J-8 finalization cannot meet the current needs of the troops. Third-generation and even fourth-generation aircraft are already in service abroad... We need to focus on new models."

The majority was against it, and then Director Liu Zhimin spoke up.

"Improved model with canards?"

Someone raised the question, "Isn't that the solution adopted by the J-611 of 9?"

Institute 611 was a team separated from Institute 601 and transferred to Chengdu as a combat readiness unit.

"As long as we can achieve the target and improve performance, there is nothing wrong with using a canard aerodynamic layout! Power is our weak point. If we want to send heavier fighters into the sky, we need stronger lift."

Liu Zhimin looked serious.

"Director, I plan to go to Harbin Institute of Technology in person."

Gu Songfen spoke out his thoughts.

After the model was sent from Harbin Institute of Technology, he was the first to support it.

Since he became the deputy chief designer of the J-67 in 8, he has been familiar with the performance of the entire fighter jet, and often considered how to make improvements to significantly enhance the J-8's range, maneuverability, and mounting capacity.

The model sent by Harbin Institute of Technology coincides with some of Vice President Gu’s ideas.

"Okay, go there in person and talk to the person who did this. If possible, transfer him to the institute. If the school won't let him go, I'll find a way."

Liu Zhimin thought about it and nodded.

Excellent designers can grow better if they come to the institute.

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It’s still Shencheng.

Shenyang Chemical Plant Guesthouse.

Wu Tao and Wang Zheng were smoking with their heads down, looking worried.

"Old Wu, you have also met the factory director. The factory welcomes your technology. But the conditions you proposed are unprecedented in the country... Capitalism has no soil to survive in our socialism! As an old classmate, I have to say something to you. Just provide the formula and process to our factory. The factory's thank-you letter and other things will be of great help to your personal progress..."

In front of the two men, a fat man, who was rarely seen these days, was giving them earnest advice.

Cao Yaoli, deputy chief of the purchasing department of Shenyang Chemical Plant.

Wu Tao’s classmate.

Damn the thank you letter!
Is the result of the school’s investment of money and effort in research only worth a thank-you letter?

Wu Tao almost cursed out loud, looking at the fat man's face, he wanted to slap him.

(End of this chapter)