Chapter 288

In 1953, the state launched the first Five-Year Plan, confirming the introduction of 156 key projects nationwide, of which Shenyang accounted for six, showing how highly the old Northeastern industrial base was valued.

In the Dongdong District, on Dongta Street, two important factories stood on either side of the road; the eastern one, Factory 111, had a long history, its predecessor tracing back to the 1920 Fengtian clique's establishment of the Northeastern Provinces Aviation Factory, and after it was returned to the people of the motherland in 1951, Factory 111 began repairing aircraft engines.

In 1953, the state planned to expand Factory 111 into a jet engine production plant, but due to the limited factory area, it finally decided to establish State-owned Factory 410, dedicated to producing jet engines, the first of its kind in this field!

Although Factory 410 was newly established, its site was actually that of the former Northeastern Provinces Arsenal, which also had a long history; in 1921, the Fengtian clique expanded it upon the foundation of the Fengtian Army's written error, and it was called the Eastern First Arsenal.

Of course, if they had not entered the interior without firing a single shot, the little devils would not have been so arrogant; the little devils' ability to occupy the motherland's splendid world actually relied mainly on the military-industrial resources of the Northeastern Provinces.

When Factory 410 was expanded that year, Factory 111 gave full support, providing almost all the personnel and equipment.

By 1958, when Factory 420 in Chengdu was being built, Factory 111 again supplied personnel and equipment; it can be said that Factory 111 was the cradle of Eastern aviation power.

In those early years after its completion, Factory 410 presented a thriving, prosperous scene; the Turbojet 5 engine, Turbojet 6 engine, and so on were all trial-produced by Factory 410.

Therefore, when it came to developing the Turbofan Six, it was naturally assigned to Factory 410, but…

The starter emitted a heart-rending sound, and after a full three minutes, the Turbofan Six on the test bench finally coughed to life weakly.

"There's hope, there's hope, keep feeding fuel, raise the ignition coil voltage!"

Finally, a roaring sound rose, and the Turbofan Six started up again!

"Good, it's up, it's up! Now accelerate, accelerate!"

The engine's roar grew louder, when suddenly someone shouted again: "Don't push the throttle so fast!"

The next moment, the engine emitted a gasping sound, as if it had asthma; experienced engineers knew this was a mismatch of high and low pressure, and surge began again!

Indeed, after a few gasps, the engine's roar gradually weakened and finally disappeared.

"This time we succeeded in starting, though an accident occurred during acceleration; this too is a successful experience, to be recorded!"

"Let's first record thirty hours of operation; if we don't rush the throttle, we can surely run continuously and stably, and this will also improve the lifespan of our turbine blades."

"That's it for today's work."

Soon, the test personnel walked out; Yin Haifeng glanced at the sun about to set in the west, wondering what else he had thought of, his face showing a hint of desolation.

"Engineer Yin, shall we go for a few drinks later?" Ma Jinhui said: "Last time I went to the Capital, I was indeed too eager; from now on I still need to learn more from you old comrades."

In the cafeteria, they ordered a few dishes, warmed a pot of wine, and several engineers began chatting.

"Actually, back then I was putting on a double act with you, trying to put pressure on them; I never expected…" Yin Haifeng sighed.

"No problem, Engineer Yin; if we can't do it, they'll be even less able. A third-line base actually wanting to survey and copy an advanced European fighter engine is nothing short of daydreaming."

"Hmm, that's right! Come, let's drink!"

After a few drinks warmed their hearts, their words grew more cordial; just then, a voice suddenly came from the neighboring table.

"I heard the Americans sent over an F-16 fighter jet!"

"Yes, during a flight demonstration in the Capital, it crashed, landing in the woods, causing a fire and explosion that burned the whole forest; the Americans lost an aircraft for nothing this time, though it's said not to be a technical problem but a bird strike…"

Yin Haifeng suddenly thought of something, turned his head and asked: "Was Qin Miao present at the time?"

"That's right, this was definitely a deliberate trap for the Americans; that Qin Miao has all kinds of tricks up his sleeve… wait, if that's the case, we've also gotten hold of the F-16's engine!"

"Of course we should go to 601; this time the gains are huge, and 601 must also go over to get a share; we can perfectly cooperate with 601 to bring over the survey and replication of the engine."

"What's the M53 of the Mirage 2000? Our Factory 410 can handle the F-16's F100 engine! This is the world's most advanced engine!"

"This time they themselves have no face to go over, but if we bring along 601, we can do it!"

Factory 410 is the nation's first aircraft engine plant, while 601 is the nation's first aircraft design institute! Many advanced aircraft were designed by 601! The J-8 fighter they are developing is also the nation's most advanced twin-2.2 aircraft, meaning it can fly up to an altitude of 22,000 meters and reach a speed of Mach 2.2.

However, times are changing and technology advancing; internationally, third-generation fighters already exist, and we have also come into contact with Europe's advanced fighters; next, our country will surely launch the development of third-generation fighter projects.

Taking this opportunity, we should go to the Capital to request the project, and meanwhile bring over the survey and replication of the engine; we don't need investment from Ha Gong Da, the state will surely support us!

The sky had gradually darkened, streetlights came on, and the lights in all office buildings were turned on.

"The all-weather version of the J-8 aircraft successfully made its maiden flight this April! Two sorties, it also flew just two days ago, but when will the 204 radar to match our aircraft be installed?" An elderly engineer with white hair pushed up his glasses and looked down at the people below.

"Old Gu, our 204 radar originally could meet the installation standard, but during the final item test we encountered some problems…"

"Engineer Zhu, now is not the time to talk about difficulties; our Air Force needs an advanced all-weather fighter, and without radar on our aircraft, the heavens would be blind…" Old Gu grew anxious.

For the purpose of annihilating eight items, he has struggled for over ten years; now, only one step remains at the door, yet he cannot take it for a long time.