What were the standards for dividing the sixth generation fighter jets?
This specific standard, because all the countries developing the sixth generation fighter jets were still exploring, feeling the stones to cross the river, there was no clear and unified standard.
But there were a few that had to be achieved:
First, the use of artificial intelligence systems for combat, combat power comparable to the top pilots.
Second, more powerful stealth performance, not easy to be discovered by the radar system.
Third, more powerful situational awareness ability.
Fourth, revolutionary airborne weapons.
Fifth, super maneuverability and a wider range of combat.
Among them, the most important fifth was brought about by the advanced engine.
However, after nearly a hundred years of development, the traditional turbofan engine technology had reached the end.
No matter how good the materials used in this type of engine, no matter how good the design, no matter how complex the structure, it was still difficult for the fuel efficiency to exceed 35%.
After reaching the limit, it was almost impossible to break through.
But the detonation engine was different.
The working principle of the detonation engine was somewhat similar to the traditional diesel engine and gasoline engine. By "detonating" the fuel, the fuel would be burned in an instant, accelerating the gas to more than 2000 m/s, and then ejected from the tail nozzle, transforming it into a huge thrust.
Generally, high-performance diesel engines and gasoline engines could reach 40%, 45%, or even close to 50%.
The detonation engine could also reach this level.
In addition, compared with the turbofan engine that weighed more than one ton, 1.5 tons, the detonation engine with a simple structure and smaller size could be compressed to less than 500 kilograms.
The saved weight could be filled with more fuel.
Because the fuel was completely in the detonation engine, the thrust-weight ratio was high, and the residual heat was small, so the fighter's maneuverability and infrared stealth ability would be significantly improved.
And because human pilots could not overcome the huge load brought about by high maneuverability, the sixth generation fighter jets were generally unmanned fighter jets. This saved a lot of space and weight, which could be used to fill more fuel.
Therefore, compared with the 3,000-5,000 kilometer range of the fourth and fifth generation fighter jets using the turbofan engine, the sixth generation fighter jet with the detonation engine could increase the range to 6,000 to 10,000 kilometers.
This meant that the time spent in the air was extended, and the combat radius doubled.
As long as there were enough weapons in the ammunition compartment, a sixth generation fighter jet could kill an opponent several times its own.
It could even use the flight advantage to use the "kiting tactic" to exhaust the opponent to death.
The detonation engine brought an absolute generational advantage to the sixth generation fighter jet, which could be used to kill the lagging opponent in a variety of ways.
Other than that.
The detonation engine could also be installed on missiles, rockets, and other weapons. Not only could it greatly increase the range of these weapons, but it could also increase the mobility of the missiles or rockets.
With its increased mobility, it could be used as an anti-aircraft weapon to easily intercept a large number of warheads.
If it was used as an offensive weapon, it would greatly increase the failure rate of the enemy's interception system. The missile defense system built with hundreds of billions of dollars would instantly become a sieve.
The emergence of the detonation engine could be said to have broken the balance of power between the major military powers, allowing the country that broke through this technology to obtain a huge military advantage.
Obviously, this advantage had been obtained by the Z nation … Just after the announcement of the first flight of the domestic sixth-generation fighter, the world's military powers understood this point.
In fact, many countries were researching the detonation engine, including the M Nation, which had invested billions of US dollars into it. However, they were still unable to solve the problems of precise control, maintenance and power coupling of the detonation engine … This kind of engine was too difficult to control.
However, the Z people had overcome the technical difficulties and successfully applied it to the sixth generation of fighter jets.
The whole world was shocked by this breakthrough.
The media from all over the world were using shocking headlines and mixed content to report on the incident.
Russian Pravda said, "The Z nation has become the first country to successfully develop the sixth generation fighter jet. Compared to our so-called fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57, and the fourth-generation fighter jet, they have established a lead of one to two generations. Now, we can't be glad that the Z nation is our friendly neighbor. We can't expect our Aircraft Design Bureau to immediately come up with an identical sixth-generation fighter jet. We only hope that our leaders will take the money to the Z nation and buy a few of the Z nation's sixth-generation fighter jets … Put down your pitiful self-esteem. The Z nation is indeed better than us."
The German Times had a report with the title 'The Weakening of the Empire': "April 15th, remember this meaningful date. From this day onwards, the hegemony of the most powerful empire on this planet has finally announced its weakening. Its significance is no less than the disintegration of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. This is depressing bad news, but it may also bring some positive changes to the world. But in any case … the era of a multipolar world has arrived."
The British Times said, "It's time to adjust our foreign policy. In recent years, we have gone too far with the M nation. We have lost huge economic benefits, lost a lot of development opportunities, and even brought ourselves into a dangerous situation. We are only a small country and should take a more stable and balanced diplomatic route … It is said that the range of the Z nation's sixth-generation fighter jet is more than 10,000 kilometers, but the UK is only 6,000 kilometers away from the Z nation. We should listen to the Z nation's suggestions."
The Paper Cat Observer said, "It's fake. That's just a model. It can't be real!"
…
The M nation.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Inside the director's office.
The president's private secretary stood in front of Warren Turner, holding a dismissal document in his hand.
"Mr. Turner, Mr. President is very angry. He is shocked by your incompetence."
"The Z nation has successfully made the first flight of the sixth-generation fighter jet. Such important information, but you knew nothing about it beforehand."
"Your incompetence has shamed the M nation. We didn't even have time to announce that the M nation's sixth-generation fighter jet has also successfully made its first flight. It was you who allowed the Z nation to take a step ahead."
"You are fired, Mr. Turner. Several aides have suggested that you be sent to the military court and receive the trial you deserve. However, Mr. President has only given you the lightest punishment because of your contributions. Get out of here immediately. There will be a successor coming into this office soon. "
The private secretary looked at him with contempt.
"Okay."
Warren Turner nodded and signed the dismissal document. He took off his uniform and changed into ordinary clothes. He left the CIA amidst the comments of his former subordinates and colleagues.
He lowered his head and looked at the ground. He walked slowly.
He wasn't depressed, and he accepted this result.
He was only reflecting. How did things turn out like this?
In order to please the Congress and the President and prove his ability, he was very obsessed with doing some "dirty work." Through many rogue means, he achieved his goals and protected the interests of the M nation.
But now …
The Z nation's sixth-generation fighter jet had made its first flight.
What was the use of him being good at dirty work?
Could he stop the rise of the Z nation by pulling them from behind, tripping them, and bad-mouthing them?
It was useless!
It was just a small trick!
In front of the Z nation's sixth-generation fighter jet, it seemed so low-level and ridiculous.
He was like a clown!
The competition between countries was a competition of strength and who mastered the most advanced technology. Using some despicable methods might seem to be taking advantage for a while, but once the crisis came, the true colors would be revealed very quickly.
For example, in the face of the Z nation's sixth-generation fighter jet, the M nation's fourth-generation and fifth-generation fighter jets would end up like grass being mowed … This was true cruelty.
Warren Turner could only murmur, "God bless us. Let our scientists develop the sixth-generation fighter jet as soon as possible. I can lose, but in this field, the M nation must not lose!"
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