Are they advanced?
Upon hearing Su Heng's inquiry, Xie Zhizhong's lips twitched.
Had he not known all along that Su Heng was a military novice, he really suspected that Su Heng might be feigning ignorance.
Tao Jianjun couldn't help but laugh bitterly at Xie Zhizhong's side.
"Little Su, you can remove the '?' at the end. I can confidently tell you that your radar is not only advanced but also extremely advanced!"
"..." Su Heng fell silent upon hearing this.
Is it advanced?
Frankly, Su Heng doesn't feel it.
"..."
"..." rest assured, Old Xie. As long as our fighter jets are not bigger than the J-8, there's no problem accommodating such a radar.
Although the radar parameters proposed by Su Heng are attractive.
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhizhong and Tang Jianjun exchanged a glance before Xie patted Su Heng on the shoulder and said:
Seeing this, Su Heng hurriedly shook his head: "Old Xie, you're too generous. I've only done what anyone from Longguo would do as part of their duty."
Upon hearing what Xie Zhizhong said, Su Heng fell silent again.
Shaking his head, Su Heng dismissed the thoughts in his mind, estimated the size of the J-8, and then slowly said:
"However, our equipment is basically low-end products, such as bullets and retired vintage rifles. The actual added value isn't high..."
"And the Polar Bears are the same, feasting on arms annually and getting rich..."
After a long while, Xie Zhizhong took a deep breath, calming his excitement, and asked again, "Little Su, I ask you once more: Does Star River currently have the capability to produce higher-power active phased-array radars?"
"Forget it, let's not talk about these vermin"
"You're also involved in technology, so you should be well aware that once there's a new discovery, it may lead to a technological breakthrough the next day. But if there are no new findings, it may take years, even decades, or even more than a century to make breakthroughs..."
Upon hearing this, Su Heng nodded as well.
Not only Xie Zhizhong, but Tang Jianjun by his side also nodded in agreement.
"Before Chen Yue should have told you about military drones. Now the most advanced drone in the world is the Reaper from White Eagle, but compared to the drone in your hand, it's not even worth mentioning"
"Military arms market?" Su Heng was taken aback.
"Yes," Xie Zhizhong nodded slightly, and then continued: "The international military arms market is currently worth trillions of yuan, which is a huge cake that is enough to move any country or force! The White Eagle on the other side of the ocean earns money hand over fist every year through this market!"
Upon hearing this, the furrowed brows of Xie Zhizhong and Tang Jianjun couldn't help but twitch.
Then both of them came to their senses, their eyes widening: "Little Su, do you mean you have a better radar in your hand?"
He, as a "striving" researcher, often encounters problems. He was stuck in his previous research on the electromagnetic defense system of drones.
At this moment, Xie Zhizhong shook his head and pondered for a moment before directing his gaze towards Su Heng and saying, "Little Su, have you ever thought about entering the military arms market?"
Seeing this, Xie Zhizhong's heart tightened, "What? Is that not possible?"
According to his estimate, before the electromagnetic technology can make further breakthroughs and successfully reduce energy requirements, at least ten times the size of the drone would be needed to install an electromagnetic defense system on the drone!
Increasing the weight of the drone to more than thirty kilograms!
Only drones of this size can carry high-energy batteries capable of supporting the electromagnetic defense system.
"Much higher power?" After thinking for a moment, Su Heng asked: "Mr. Xie, what kind of power do you need?"
In the face of Xie Zhizhong's worries, Su Heng smiled.
"Fifty should be enough, right?"
With active phased-array radar, their air force's planes can be truly fifth-generation aircraft!
At that time, even if they were to face the Raptor from White Eagle head-on, Longguo could completely confront it!
However, the space in fighter jets is limited. If the radar is too large and can't fit into the jet, then all the performance is for naught.
"Of course," Su Heng nodded slightly, and then continued: "Mr. Xie, before we talk about radar, can you tell me what the purpose of radar is?"
By the end, Xie Zhizhong's expression became extremely solemn.
Pausing for a moment, Xie Zhizhong continued: "Although we have touched the edge of active phased-array radar, to truly take that step forward, it will still take at least several more years, and that's under ideal conditions. If we hit a snag in the middle, this time will be further extended!"
"？？" Upon hearing this, both Xie Zhizhong and Tang Jianjun were stunned in place.
He wanted to kill all of them with a single shot!
In the face of what Xie Zhizhong said, Su Heng didn't say much. To be honest, he had the same disdain for those who could betray their country at any time, as well as for those so-called public intellectuals who act like sheepdogs.
He doesn't have any particular emotions towards businessmen, but for those who only care about money, who will do anything for money, and who can sell their own country and people's interests at any time, he hates them to the bone!
Even he would be stuck, and it is quite normal for other researchers to be stuck as well.
"The X1 drone, if you produce it and sell it to our military, we'll pay only 800,000. But on the international market, even if it's castrated and only retains half its performance, it would definitely attract a large number of people."
At this moment, Xie Zhizhong continued: "Little Su, let me put it this way for you. Your radar has reached a world-leading level. The most advanced active phased-array radar in the White Eagle military is also of your kind. I hope you understand now."
"Our own?" Xie Zhizhong and Tang Jianjun exchanged a glance, both showing a bitter smile. "Our radar, are they phase-controlled radar? They're a whole generation behind the active phased-array radar of the White Eagle military!"
Upon hearing Xie Zhizhong's question, Su Heng also came back to his senses and shook his head, "This level of radar is easy. However, Mr. Xie, do you think this level of radar might be a bit behind?"
"at least a detection range of 200 kilometers and the ability to lock on to at least ten targets."
At that time, they can directly install the radar on the upcoming fifth-generation aircraft.
After a sigh, Xie Zhizhong continued:
"Little Su, I won't say too much. Just tell me the truth, is this technology independently developed by Star River Technology?"
Upon hearing this, Su Heng pondered for a moment: "Mr. Xie, what do you mean?"
To be honest, he hasn't gone to receive it yet. These days, he's been busy running around and hasn't had the time to take care of other things..."
Upon receiving a positive answer, Xie Zhizhong couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face.
It's understandable for him to be nervous.
Thought for a while, Su Heng asked: "What about our radar?"
Pausing for a moment, Xie Zhizhong continued, "Let me be candid. Even us, we sell a large amount of equipment to the international market every year."
But if the radar is installed one day later, Longguo's air force will be behind the enemy one day.
On the other hand, if Su Heng cannot manufacture it here, then they will have to spend time researching and expanding. Although in the case of having basic technology, this power expansion is no longer a technical problem.
As an air force commander, he naturally hopes that the air force can become stronger as quickly as possible.
That's also true.
"Two hundred kilometers?" Su Heng frowned slightly.
"Two hundred kilometers?" Su Heng's brow furrowed. "If you want to, I think you can definitely develop in this direction. For example, the X1 drone in your hand, it's said to be a design draft of yours. In reality, the X1 drone is enough to dominate the world!"
Should be enough?
That's not supposed to be, it's definitely enough!
Simultaneously locking on to so many targets is even more terrifying than the early warning aircraft of the national defense army now!
"As for locking on to targets, it's very simple. I just need to upgrade the radar's RF chip and intelligent system. Ten is too few, maybe fifty?"
By the end, Xie Zhizhong sighed slightly.
In the end, Xie Zhizhong couldn't help but flash a look of disgust in his eyes.
"I want to ask you your thoughts. Now that you have a large number of advanced drone products, if you want, we can cooperate, then modify these products appropriately, and send them to the international market."
"Little Su, we are blessed to have you in Longguo!"
Upon hearing this, the two men exchanged a glance, and they both saw a look of surprise in each other's eyes.
For a long time, after suppressing the excitement in his heart, he slowly opened his mouth and replied, "Little Su, I must tell you the truth. These radars are naturally used on fighter jets. Of course, early warning aircraft and reconnaissance aircraft also need them, but currently, the most urgent need is for fighter jets."
He had several technologies more advanced than this in his hands, and this one was just the radar he put on a drone priced at a few thousand yuan. It could only be considered low-end technology in his hands, and this can also be considered advanced?
Upon hearing this, Su Heng nodded slightly: "That's right. The technology on those drones that drive away wild boars is all independently developed by our Star River."
"Fighter jets?" Su Heng nodded slightly, and couldn't help but think back to the J-8 fighter jet that Qin Shanshan had given him before.
"Little Su, I won't say any more unnecessary things. Here, on behalf of the Longguo National Defense Military Air Force, I express my gratitude to you! Thank you!"
Thinking of this, Xie Zhizhong couldn't help but say, "Little Su, are you sure you can put this caliber of radar on a fighter jet?"
"For fighter jets, I can expand the radar's detection range to 500 kilometers!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhizhong shook his head slightly and said: "Little Su, you underestimate yourself too much. Some people in the country are constantly thinking about how to leave their homeland, and many are even thinking about how they can take enough benefits to run to the country of their dreams in their hearts. Especially those who only care about money... merchants."
"Good! Very good!"
Xie Zhizhong answered.
If Su Heng can manufacture the radar they need here, they can at least save more than a year of time.
"The Death Angel of the White Eagle, which is not even a top-tier fighter, can sell for tens of millions of dollars on the international market. After modification, your X1 can easily sell for several million dollars."
"The desert camels over there are very enthusiastic about these things"
Chapter 4! There's still one more to go! My fingers are about to break, wuwuwu...
(Chapter complete)
