Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 43: Project Super 7 Officially Launched!

"Distinguished leaders, that concludes my introduction."

After Qin Liang finished speaking, he bowed to the group of leaders and then prepared to leave.

"Wait!" Just then, Old Mo called out to him.

"Qin Liang, your presentation was excellent. We are very satisfied with your professional skills and foresight. However, we still have some questions. Could you answer them for us?"

Qin Liang glanced at Old Tu.

"Qin Liang, just answer. If you're unsure, I'll add more information."

This is a great opportunity for Qin Liang to showcase his abilities! Although there were some minor hiccups before, it's clear that the leaders are very satisfied with Qin Liang. Due to the ten years that followed, there was a serious gap in research and development, and now that they are advocating for the promotion of new talent, Qin Liang's future is limitless!
"it is good."

"Let me ask a question," Old Lin said. "Qin Liang, based on your previous explanations, does that mean our J-8 is useless?"

When Old Lin said this, many people present gasped, and countless eyes turned to Old Wang. It's all because of your jinx!

"J-8? What's J-8? I heard Secretary Shen mention it once, and this old comrade just mentioned it too. But I only know the code name; I don't know the specifics..."

Although the J-8 was developed starting in the 1960s, as the first domestically developed fighter jet project in the East, its level of secrecy was the highest! Moreover, it was not yet finalized. Western intelligence might have information about it, but it would definitely not appear before Qin Liang's eyes.

So, he didn't know!

Many people present looked at Lao Wang with even more complicated expressions. Qin Liang had no idea about the J-8 project at all, and the future air combat theories he talked about had nothing to do with your J-8. It was you who insisted on applying them to yourselves, which attracted the attention of the Air Force and led to such a sharp question!

"Leaders, this should be a classified project, right? I think it's unrelated to our current project. We just believe that continuing to survey and reverse engineer the MiG-21MF is pointless; we should do a major overhaul instead..."

The group of people from the north lowered their heads in shame. They racked their brains to try to obstruct the project, fearing that it would interfere with the J-8 project. In reality, the project between Factory 132 and Northwestern Polytechnical University was just to provide a better alternative for the J-73 project.

They just acted like villains for half a day!

Old Wang and Old Li, you should just stay in Shenyang from now on. You're too ashamed to come to meetings anymore, aren't you?
"Yes, speaking on behalf of the Air Force, the J-3 project can indeed be abandoned. Our Air Force has decided to fully support this major upgrade project!"

After Lin returned, he held a meeting within the Air Force. After repeated discussions, they finally reached a clear conclusion: even reverse engineering the MiG-21MF could not meet their needs, so it would be better to support this major modification!
At the symposium, Professor Lin did not speak out to stop them, because he wanted to see if Northwestern Polytechnical University really had the ability. As long as they demonstrated technical capabilities that would interest the United States, then they could give it a try!
Qin Liang breathed a sigh of relief; his goal had finally been achieved.

Historically, the J-3 project, which aimed to reverse engineer the MiG-21MF, was a complete failure. Through my own efforts, I finally got the Air Force to abandon the project! As for this new project... I have confidence!

"Well, does anyone else in our aviation industry system have any objections?" Old Mo asked.

If there are no objections, then it's a vote by raising hands!
"Let me ask you a question," Elder Gu said. "Qin Liang, are you implying that the MiG-21MF is of no use to us?"

Before Tu could say anything, Gu glanced at him and said, "Old Tu, I want to hear Qin Liang's thoughts."

Qin Liang smiled and said, "It wouldn't be appropriate to say there's nothing at all. For us, the biggest significance is the R-13 engine used on the MiG-21MF. Our modified aircraft will definitely be heavier, so we need an engine with greater thrust."

The MiG-21F-13s imported by China in its early days were equipped with R-11F-300 engines, with an intermediate thrust of 38.7 kN and an afterburning thrust of 56 kN, which is less than six tons of maximum thrust. Later, the MiG-21 began to use the R-13 engine, which not only increased the maximum afterburning thrust to 64.5 kN, or 6.6 tons, but also changed the high-pressure compressor from three stages to five stages, greatly increasing the surge margin.

Given that the chances of obtaining a Western turbofan engine are slim, we have no choice but to select the best of a bad bunch!
Old Gu nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, our J-8 also needs an engine with greater thrust. Everyone, on behalf of the Northern Institute, I agree to launch this modification project!"

Since they all agreed, the others had no objections.

A few minutes later, Old Mo spoke up: "Alright! Now I announce the J-7 major upgrade project..."

He looked at Old Lin and asked, "Old Lin, should we give this project a new designation?"

Old Lin nodded: "The J-3 project has been abandoned. The next project..."

Next, it will be called J-7-4, but the "4" in it doesn't sound very good... So, he looked at Tu Lao: "Old Tu, do you have any ideas?"

"Mr. Lin, the project we're developing will far surpass the J-7, so... can it be called 'Super J-7'?"

"Okay, we'll talk about the service designation later. Let's call this R&D designation Super 7!"

"Yes, on behalf of the aviation industry system, I announce that the Super-7 project has been officially approved! The project is led by Factory 132 and Northwestern Polytechnical University! Comrade Tu Jida will be the chief engineer of the Super-7 project! Next, we need to report the relevant documents to our superiors, and the funding will be officially allocated starting next year!"

"On behalf of Factory 132, I promise to get this aircraft into the air within three years. If there is even a one-day delay, I, Old Tu, will be at the mercy of my superiors!"

The major upgrade project for the J-7 fighter jet has finally received approval from higher authorities!
Although there are still many technical challenges ahead, Professor Tu believes that with the cooperation of Northwestern Polytechnical University and outstanding young people like Qin Liang, the mission can be completed on time, which is much better than something like the J-3!

The layout of the aircraft building compound in Gongzhufen is clear: the office area is to the north, the living area, family quarters, and canteen are all located to the south. As for that row of bungalows, that is where the highest-ranking leaders of the Air Force live.

After the meeting, it was time to go to the cafeteria for lunch. Qin Liang had performed exceptionally well today and won the favor of many people. When a leader raised his glass, Qin Liang had to quickly offer a toast as well.

"You little rascal, you can really drink, can't you? Last time at your Northwestern Polytechnical University, you even laid down three rules for me!" Old Lin teased Qin Liang as he watched him drink two or three cups without batting an eye.

"Mr. Lin, I..."

"Come on, let's have another drink!"

"I have a stomach ache……"

When Qin Liang came out of the restroom, he saw a kind old man.

"Elder Ning?"

"Yes, Qin Liang, on behalf of the Capital Aviation Academy, I'd like to invite you..."

This Mr. Ning is a judge attending today's meeting. Qin Liang thought he was from the aviation industry system, but he didn't expect him to be from the Capital Aviation Academy!
Wait, why are you inviting me? To transfer schools?
(End of this chapter)