Chapter 179 I Just Learned More
"Xu Yuan, are you sure you are not kidding us? Have you really studied active phased array radar technology?"

Song Wencong quickly calmed himself down, his expression more serious than ever before, and he looked at Xu Yuan in front of him expectantly and asked again.

There is no need to explain the importance of phased array radar, which can be used in various fields to enhance military strength.

Even commercialization downwards.

Although the passive phased array radar module they have independently developed is a transitional product out of helplessness, there is a relatively large hard and intuitive gap compared with the active phased arrays overseas in terms of performance and detection distance.

As Liang Zhanjun just said, China's latest stealth fighter, as a fifth-generation aircraft, can already compete with the most advanced Raptor fighters overseas in terms of performance and control.

But due to the disadvantage in radar, he didn't have a pair of good eyes.

You should know that the reason why stealth fighters are called stealth is that their greatest effect is to rely on their shape and coating to prevent the fighters from being detected by enemy radar.

If the radar level is limited, how can we detect other people's fighter planes?

But if Xu Yuan can solve the problem of active phased array radar, then this weakness will disappear.

Perhaps the overall performance of the fighter jet may even be ahead of the most advanced fighter jets overseas.

In addition, if the yield rate and cost can be guaranteed, even the third-generation aircraft currently in service can be replaced with active phased array radars with better effects in the future.

It was precisely because of the importance of this matter that he suddenly became so excited.

Can't wait to find out what's going on.

First of all, based on his understanding of Xu Yuan, he would definitely not speak nonsense, so he must have studied phased array radar.

However, it is impossible to determine how high the level is.

Especially when I think of Xu Yuan's strength in mathematics, engineering mechanics, and computer fields, I can't believe how deep his research on active phased array radar can be.

After all, no matter how talented you are, you can't use one day as two days.

Although it has not been a long time since he and Xu Yuan came into contact, he has received many surprises.

It is no exaggeration to say that without Xu Yuan, today's fifth-generation aircraft project would not have been so smooth.

In this situation, who can guarantee that Xu Yuan will not continue to bring surprises.

Song Wencong was in a very complicated mood at the moment, so he just wanted to hear the answer from Xu Yuan as soon as possible.

Liang Zhanjun, Dai Zhigang and others nearby also fell into complete silence at this time.

Among them, Dai Zhigang felt even more nervous. Until now, he dared not imagine how powerful Xu Yuan was.

As a mathematician who enjoys a reputation in the international mathematics community, he has designed aerodynamic layout plans for fighter jets, easily mastered image restoration technology algorithms, and solved software problems for fly-by-wire flight control systems. Now he even says he is conducting research on active phased array radars.

So much so that he wanted to ask immediately to find out whether Xu Yuan didn't need to sleep at night.

Xu Yuan met the gazes of several people. It would be a lie to say that he didn't feel any pressure at all.

After organizing his words a bit, he calmly explained, "After my aerodynamic layout design was adopted, I became more interested in other technologies of the fighter jet."

"While studying mathematics, I also studied the most important phased array radar for fighter jets."

"Among them, I think the active phased array radar is the most suitable weapon for fighter jets, warships, and aircraft carriers."

He has indeed done a lot of research on active phased array radar, but this research took place in his previous life.

But relying solely on the relevant knowledge in my mind, it should be no problem to design an active phased array radar for the latest generation of domestic stealth fighter jets, and then have the research institute produce and manufacture it.

Even due to the limitations of the electronics industry, the core components produced are sufficient for the J-20.

With the rapid improvement of basic technology, the third-generation aircraft can be replaced and upgraded.

Anyway, there is only one thing: the latest generation of domestically produced stealth fighter must be equipped with an active phased array radar when it officially makes its first flight.

Appearing on the world stage with absolute style.

Demonstrate strength overseas.

Otherwise, if you can't show convincing power, how can you deter the villains?

If you fall behind, you will be beaten.

After hearing all of Xu Yuan's words, Liang Zhanjun's face was immediately filled with smiles and excitement.

Without waiting for Song Wencong to speak, he could not wait to speak:

"If we can really solve the problem of active phased array radar, our fighter jets will definitely be in the top tier in the world."

"Professor Xu."

"I didn't expect that you are also doing research on phased array radar?" Dai Zhigang took over the conversation with a look of emotion on his face.

Fortunately, he had been almost numbed by Xu Yuan's talent, and now his emotions seemed quite stable.

"Maybe it's because I'm usually more efficient in studying, so I understand more categories of knowledge." Xu Yuan's face was calm as if he was talking about a trivial matter.

But everyone present knew very well what higher learning efficiency meant.

No wonder I have time to study other subjects.

After confirming that Xu Yuan had indeed studied active phased array radar, Song Wencong finally made a decision.

"Then I will immediately arrange personnel in the institute to develop a plan for the fighter jet's active phased array radar. As for the flight test, the existing passive phased array radar will still be used instead." It must be said that Song Wencong's arrangement was indeed very thoughtful, taking many aspects into consideration.

Although he believed in Xu Yuan's research on active phased array radar, he did not stop testing the flight control system.

Separate the two tasks and do them in parallel.

If Xu Yuan can finally design a feasible active phased array radar solution for fighter jets, he can directly replace it at the nose of the aircraft after it is manufactured.

If there are still problems with the active phased array radar, the passive phased array radar can only be used for the first flight temporarily.

Although the eyes of such a fighter would be relatively weak, it would be difficult to surpass the American Raptor fighter.

But there is nothing we can do about it.

All I can say is that my hope is on Xu Yuan for now.

Xu Yuan originally planned to return to Yanjing to devote himself to proving the Goldbach conjecture after solving the problem of the flight control system.

As a result, I unexpectedly took on another task.

Fortunately, he only had to come up with a detailed design plan for stealth fighter jets and active phased array radars. With the relevant knowledge in his mind, it wouldn't take too long.

The thought stayed here, and Xu Yuan immediately gave a positive answer.

"Don't worry, Academician Song. I will come up with a plan as soon as possible."

"Then I'll wait for your good news." Song Wencong seemed to be in a good mood after solving another problem.

After expressing his expectations to Xu Yuan again, he no longer wasted everyone's time.

After all, this onboard ground test has been a complete success, and it took longer than the previous test, and it is already time for lunch.

As for things that Xu Yuan decides on, it seems that they will be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible, and he will not delay them intentionally.

So after lunch in the afternoon, I went to find Researcher Shen Yamin and asked him for the institute's relevant information on phased array radar.

Shen Yamin is also a veteran of the institute. He has been in charge of the radar system since the development of the domestic third-generation aircraft.

Although he is much younger than Academician Song Wencong, he has the Mediterranean hairstyle that belongs to a strong man.

Since Song Wencong informed Shen Yamin of the relevant situation in advance, Shen Yamin did not make things difficult to stop him and basically cooperated with Xu Yuan's requests.

However, what is certain is that researcher Shen Yamin apparently does not particularly trust Xu Yuan.

In his opinion, even if Xu Yuan was talented in all areas, he could not compare with graduates who had completed all professional courses normally just by relying on his own research.

Even if you spend time researching design options, there may not be any changes in the end.

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"These are all the information you want. In addition, Academician Song asked us to fully cooperate with you. Just tell us if you have any instructions or requests." In the radar research laboratory office in the afternoon, Researcher Shen Yamin put a stack of information in front of Xu Yuan and asked.

As the head of the phased array radar research laboratory, he naturally hopes that his own stealth fighter will be equipped with the most advanced radar.

But sometimes you have to bow to reality.

As the day of the first flight before the Olympics draws closer, there are still problems and difficulties with the active phased array radar.

In this case, passive phased array radar can only be used as a transition temporarily.

It would be too difficult for Xu Yuan to solve the active phased array radar problem alone.

But no matter what he thought in his heart, he still respected Xu Yuan very much and did not look down on him because of his age.

After all, Xu Yuan is a professor of the same level as the others. He designed the aerodynamic layout and helped the institute solve the software problems of the fly-by-wire flight control system.

In addition, with the instructions of Academician Song Wencong, there will definitely be no fraud or hypocrisy.

When Xu Yuan saw the information piled in front of him, he did not forget to express his gratitude to Researcher Shen Yamin.

"Thank you so much for troubling Researcher Shen."

However, he finally shook his head when asked about the matter.

"I can handle the rest myself, but I'll need Researcher Shen's guidance when the time comes."

Relying on the knowledge in his mind, if Shen Yamin and others were really allowed to participate in the design of the plan, many disagreements would inevitably arise in the process, which would affect the progress of the completion of the plan.

So Xu Yuan still planned to come by himself and report directly at the meeting.

Anyone who is in the relevant field will be able to tell the pros and cons of a plan after reading this.

When Shen Yamin heard Xu Yuan's words, he moved his lips but chose not to speak. This was an incredibly difficult task, and he refused their help. If he was just not optimistic about it, then now he had basically sentenced Xu Yuan's plan to death.

"After all, they are young people. There's nothing wrong with experiencing some setbacks." Shen Yamin looked at Xu Yuan's back and shook his head.

Xu Yuan naturally didn't know what Shen Yamin was thinking, so he started studying it immediately after returning to his office.

At the same time, just as Xu Yuan was concentrating on the design of the active phased array radar, news reports on the Skynet surveillance system immediately sparked heated discussions across the Internet.

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(End of this chapter)