Chapter 714 Joint Research
"But, this will cause a sharp increase in costs, right?" The Egyptian Air Force Commander said, "The original purchase cost of the J-7 was very low. After such improvements, I'm afraid it will no longer be cheap and good."
You want the horse to run, but you don't want it to eat grass. How can it be so beautiful? However, this is also the sadness of poor countries! Andre said: "Such an improvement is indeed more expensive than the original fighter, but it is definitely cheaper than other third-generation aircraft. For example, in terms of price, I am sure it is definitely less than one-third of the Mirage 2000."
Andre's words made the Egyptian Air Force Commander blush. The other party obviously knew about their negotiations and was very optimistic about the performance of the Mirage 2000. However, he did not have enough funds. After several rounds of negotiations, there was no result.
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"In terms of performance, it can reach at least 80% of the Mirage 2000." Andre said: "Of course, if someone is willing to invest and join in the research and development in the early stage, we can get a lower price. Later, we may even get a production line and move back to produce it ourselves."
This sentence made the Egyptian Air Force Commander excited: "If this is true, we in Egypt are very interested in this project."
Historically, China promoted the J-7M to Egypt, but in the end, Egypt chose the Mirage 2000. For them, price is important, combat effectiveness is also important. If they can take both into account, it would be the best! Moreover, for Egypt, which is committed to developing its own industry, it is even more important to introduce a production line.
The Egyptian Air Force Commander was indeed tempted, and so were the air force personnel from several other countries who were watching nearby. At a price less than one-third of the Mirage 2000, they could get more than 80% of the combat effectiveness, which was definitely a good deal.
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However, Tujida was getting more and more confused. These projects could not be carried out by his side. Moreover, when Andrei was talking just now, he kept talking about MiG-21. Could it be that the Soviets wanted to improve the MiG-21 by themselves? Wouldn't this be stealing his business? Then this trip to Moscow was a real mistake!
"Mr. Tu, how about we go to the back and talk?" At this time, Andre said to Tu Jida.
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"Okay, okay." Tu Jida said okay twice and followed Andrei to the back room.
These rooms, located behind the booth, are convenient for further conversations with potential business partners. But now, following Andre, Tu Jida's heart was full of questions.
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"Mr. Tu, what do you think about the improvement suggestions I just put forward?" Andre asked Tu Jida.
"We are very interested, but given our own capabilities, we are afraid we won't be able to complete the improvements on time," said Tu Jida.
He did not mean to flatter himself by saying this. After all, since its establishment, Chengfei has never independently developed a model, and the improvement of the J-7 has not been as significant as it is now.
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It is just about improving the nose, and how to match it with the engine and the air intake is the key. You know, when Shenfei improved the J-8's nose air intake to the air intake on both sides, it took a lot of thought. Finally, with the MiG-23's nose as a reference, it was considered an improvement.
However, it is not so easy for Chengfei to get the belly air intake right.
"Your J-7 improvement project should be self-funded, right?" Andre asked. "If so, have you ever thought about turning this project into an international joint project? We can work together on technical issues. For example, our Mikoyan Design Bureau can provide some engineers to help you complete the J-7 modification task."
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It became an international joint project, and Mikoyan’s engineers got involved!
At present, the Mikoyan Design Bureau is still a world-renowned design bureau. Every fighter jet they design is very representative! If we can invite engineers here to help Chengfei design, it will definitely be completed very beautifully!
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Moreover, the MiG-29 uses the RD33 engine. The engineers of the Mikoyan Design Bureau are well aware of the performance of this engine and can better complete the matching work. As for the belly air intake, it is even less of a problem in their hands.
If we cooperate with the Mikoyan Design Bureau, it will become a complete learning task for us. By working with them, we will gain a lot of experience in the design of advanced fighter jets.
However, there is no free lunch in the world. What do the Soviets want to gain by helping themselves like this? This is not the case when the country was just founded. The Soviet Union selflessly assisted China with many things, including Chengfei, which was also established with the help of the Soviets. Now, the socialist big brother also has to live.
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"Do we need to pay for these experts?" asked Tu Jida.
Under the tide of socialist market economy, these people are more realistic in thinking. Andre said: "This is one way. Of course, there is another way. We will jointly develop it now, and after it is launched on the market, we will share a certain amount of profits. We don't need too much, 30% of the profit is enough. If the development of this project fails and no income is obtained, then we will not need any compensation from you."
There are two ways. Chengfei can hire experts from Mikoyan and pay all the fees for these experts, or it can be regarded as joint research and development and sharing risks. However, Tu Jida knew that he had no choice at all.
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Hiring the other party's experts and mastering all the intellectual property rights is of course the best, but the question is, do you have so much money? Now that you bring the aircraft here, you are actually looking for funds! Relying on your own civilian projects will definitely not fill the gap in military aircraft development.
Especially now, according to Andre, the improvements to the J-7 are quite large and the cost will soar.
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Moreover, if the project fails, Chengfei may go bankrupt. Therefore, in order to reduce risks, joint development is the most appropriate way out.
In addition to this reason, there is also Chengfei's technical reserves. Chengfei builds an aircraft body, and the radar, engine, and even the missiles have to be original Soviet products. It is of course best to jointly develop with the Soviet Union and make profits for both sides. Moreover, the Soviet Union did not ask for much, not half, but only 30% of the profits, which is absolutely conscientious enough, and there is no possibility for us to refuse.
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"Then let's choose to develop it together," said Tu Jida.