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"There's also a technological gap..."

Xu Ziming's expression changed upon hearing this, and he was about to say something.

But the next moment, he realized that he had been tricked by this kid.

Technological gap.

Are you saying that the American Growler is a generation behind the J-16D?

After all, one uses gallium arsenide and the other uses gallium nitride, so there is a difference between the two at the level of basic materials.

"Isn't the power consumption of the J-16D's core computing array... a bit too high?"

At this moment, Wang Xingguo looked at the document in his hand and seemed to have discovered something. He pointed to a power parameter of the main control calculation core and said with wide eyes.

"40 kilowatts, that's higher than the main radar's power consumption, accounting for almost 20% of the power of all the fighter jet's electronic equipment..."

"This is mainly a problem with the system's functionality."

Lin Dong explained simply: "The J-16D uses AI attack technology, and the system has high requirements for chip computing power. However, the specific functional details will have to wait until the system is programmed and tested before we can talk about them. It's too complicated to explain in a few words."

"...Can the power generation system and cooling system keep up?" Wang Xingguo asked with some concern.

With such high power, it consumes 1 kilowatt-hour of electricity in less than 2 minutes. Furthermore, this consumed energy does not disappear but is dissipated as heat.

This undoubtedly puts tremendous pressure on the fighter jet's power generation and cooling systems.

"The power density of the generator is now sufficient to supply power without any problems. The heat dissipation uses a brand-new liquid cooling and refrigerant direct contact solution, so there are no issues."

Lin Dong smiled and said, then looked at Wang Xingguo: "Godfather, the China National Nuclear Corporation has given us clear confirmation regarding the anti-radiation missile. Now, there's only one problem left in the entire J-16D project..."

This!

Wang Xingguo's expression froze. He understood what Lin Dong meant; it was electronic warfare equipment.

The plan is good, but the core electronic warfare equipment still needs to be provided by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC)...

"Godfather, has the electronics company given us any definite news yet?" Lin Dong asked directly.

"Well, Xiao Dong... I've been going to bed earlier lately and getting up early every day to run, exercise, and practice boxing."

Wang Xingguo sighed, his face full of helplessness: "Give me a little more time, just a little more time."

"Wang, why are you running, exercising, and practicing boxing?" Xu Ziming asked from the side.

"If we were to fight with the electronics company, I could take on several of them, and if we were ganged up on, I could run away faster," Wang Xingguo said frankly, without hiding anything.

"Stop being silly, we can't even be serious when discussing business." Hearing this, Su Ruohua couldn't help but push him from the side.

"Is there really no accurate answer from the electronics company? Shouldn't our J-16D project be a relatively high priority?"

Lin Dong's expression turned somewhat helpless upon hearing this.

Although the active phased array AESA radar was developed, the technology from the electronics company was inadequate, and the size exceeded the specifications they had calculated.

However, for the time being, there are no problems with other electronic jamming pods, tactical electronic deception pods, and antenna arrays, etc., from the CETC side.

"Strategic anti-missile and air defense radar..."

Wang Xingguo uttered a word, shrugged, and said, "I've communicated with them several times, but Old Chen said that because of the electronic warfare equipment used in our J-16D, the electronics company doesn't have a ready-made solution. The whole set of equipment has to be redesigned, redeveloped, and re-tested."

Based on the equipment specifications and performance we require, it would take at least until mid-14 to provide it to us…

"Well... there's no other way."

When Lin Dong heard about the strategic anti-missile and air defense radar, he knew there was no way to solve the problem.

Because if we're really talking about priority, the J-16D really can't compare to that thing.

After all, the J-16D fighter jet is only an electronic warfare aircraft; strategy is strategy, but it is not a matter of survival.

That thing is the core defense line protecting the entire country's mountains and rivers.

"Prepare to do it yourself; self-reliance leads to abundance."

Lin Dong said bluntly, "Anyway, it's because the electronics company can't provide the progress, not because we're not giving them the project."

According to his project plan, the relevant equipment should have specific design plans and drawings by April at the latest, otherwise it would delay the progress of the entire project.

But now, the earliest they can get from China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) is mid-14.

By then, his J-16D fighter jets will already be in the sky.

"Are you confident in the capabilities of this electronic pod?"

Upon hearing that he had taken action, Xu Ziming couldn't help but ask a question.

radar.

He knew Lin Dong was good at design.

Although the WZ-8 is a synthetic aperture radar, this one is an active phased array AESA radar.

But given this kid's situation, he'll most likely just say something like, "It doesn't involve any uncharted territory, so it's not difficult."

He had never seen Lin Dong make this electronic pod and antenna array before, or rather, no one in the entire Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group had ever made it.

"It's alright. I've done some research, and I just need to study it for a few more days. It's all about electromagnetic technology and spectrum technology; the principles remain the same no matter how they're explained."

Lin Dong said nonchalantly, "It just so happens that Engineer Wei is still at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and hasn't returned yet, so it's more convenient to conduct experiments in a darkroom..."

Furthermore, we can further optimize the solution to better match the hardware and system software, which should allow us to create some interesting features.

Done.

Lin Dong shut down his computer, stood up, and said, "That's the current situation for this project. Over the next two days, I will break down the plan, start distributing tasks, and conduct final design verification."

We will conduct final design verification and manufacturing simultaneously.

That part can be manufactured simultaneously. I will issue the requirements immediately, and Uncle Xu, your manufacturing and assembly department needs to get moving.

"Alright."

Xu Ziming rubbed his forehead and answered helplessly.

Upon receiving Lin Dong's message informing him that the plan was complete, he knew his real task was about to begin, but he didn't react much at the moment.

"Wait, Xiao Dong."

At this moment, Su Ruohua, who had been mostly silent, seemed to notice something was wrong and hurriedly said, "Finalizing the design while simultaneously manufacturing... won't this lead to errors?"

In the normal R&D and manufacturing process, the manufacturing process only begins after the final verification is completed, all the parts drawings and process production drawings are made, and they are approved by the core team of the project.

Because in the final verification stage, many parameters are often modified and improved multiple times.

Even after manufacturing is complete, test flights are conducted to collect data while the blueprints are revised and improved.

She had never heard of a manufacturing and assembly department starting up and production before the final verification phase was even completed.

Don't worry.

Before Lin Dong could answer, Wang Xingguo explained, "This kid has never had any problems with the technology he's worked on. By doing the final design and manufacturing simultaneously, we can save at least six months of time."

Wang Xingguo was no longer surprised by this situation.

Because the previous WZ-8 project was like this: once the complete set of design drawings and parts drawings were finalized, most of the other components had already been produced.

Once all the blueprints are finalized and the remaining parts are manufactured, the final assembly and test flight can be completed in half a month... This is also why the WZ-8 can be designed in four months and take off in four and a half months.

"this……"

This was the first time Su Ruohua had witnessed such a research and development process. After hearing Wang Xingguo's explanation, she was completely stunned, exclaiming incredulously, "You can design and develop like this?!"

"Godmother, are you alright?"

"Mainly because I have a good memory; I have the complete set of construction drawings and component drawings in my mind..."

Lin Dong explained simply, "If we follow this process and everything goes smoothly, the J-16D fighter jet can be rolled off the production line and test-flown in July. The progress is still acceptable."

Done.

Lin Dong didn't say anything more, stood up, yawned, and walked outside: "You adults can chat anytime, I'm going home for a nap..."