Bai Yanjun’s speculation was not groundless. Xie Kai had planned the Soviet al-31f engine before.

At that time, the Soviets didn't even show it, and there was no possibility of introducing it.

In this situation, in order to export the Su-27 fighter jet, the Soviets would completely agree to bind this large-thrust engine in the fighter jet export contract.

If the technology or engine is not exported, the cooperation with China will be almost impossible to continue, and they themselves are reluctant to do so.

"Are you doing the No. 10 project?"

“It’s not just.”

The conversation between the old and the young makes others confused.

Why is it related to the No. 10 project of 611?

The Soviets have been analyzing the Chinese's purpose.

If it is a delegation from any country, it is impossible to continue to introduce fighter jets and technology after knowing the performance defects.

"Many of the Chinese are imported from our country and then produced by imitation. Is this time the same to introduce technology to improve their abilities?" Oleg asked everyone.

His speculation is not without reason, it is also the reason why he has always disliked cooperating with China.

Chinese people often steal technology through cooperation and develop their own technology based on this.

In the long run, it will become a very strong competitor for the Soviet Union's weapons and equipment exports in the future. As soon as the Iran-Iraq War broke out, Chinese military factories tried their best to develop various Soviet weapons and equipment, and went back to imitate production, waiting for the two warring countries to come to buy it.

The Soviet Union invested huge costs in the research and development of advanced technologies. Once the Chinese obtained the technology and digested it, the cost was almost negligible.

The same type of equipment in the Soviet Union could not compete with Chinese products in terms of price.

This is unacceptable to Oleg, the president of the Soviet Military Industry Association.

Mishavicovsky also nodded and said, "The possibility is very high, but I feel that it is not just about introducing technology and improving it. Chinese people have always been this routine in introducing technology internationally. If they only introduce it, they will not point out so many technical defects. They have other purposes."

"Other purpose?"

No one knows what other purposes the Chinese have, except Xie Kai.

Simonov looked at the bosses and shook his head and said, "The Su-27 is not something they can imitate just by wanting to imitate. The technology involved is very difficult in our country. Moreover, they do not have a 75,000-ton press, nor do they have relevant material support... Unless the Chinese have stronger technical strength than us, it will take at least twenty years to digest, absorb or even improve. At that time, this fighter was already behind."

It’s not that Simonov doesn’t believe in the technical strength of the Chinese. The Su-27 fighter technology is too complicated. Sukhoi has been working on it for twenty years, and there are still many problems that have not been solved.

What can Chinese people do?

Chervakov, who had not spoken, suddenly spoke, "I understand! Engine! Chinese people want al-31f engine."

As soon as this was said, the others looked at him in confusion, not knowing where his guess came from.

For the sake of engines, the Chinese people are going around such a big circle?

The real good thing on the Su-27 is those two Al-31 engines.

Al-31f turbofan engine, but a large-scale push engine with a thrust-weight ratio of more than 10 levels. There are not many engines of the same type in the world. What if the Chinese get such an engine without a fighter project?

Seeing that the big guys were looking at him, Chervakov explained: "The last time he came into contact, the Chinese expressed a strong interest in the al-31f engine. At that time, according to our speculation, China is likely to be studying new fighter jet projects, and it is a mainstream fighter jet in the world..."

After hearing this, the big guys believed what he said.

So far, the Chinese have not heard of new fighter jet projects except for cooperating with the Americans in peace models to improve the J-8ii project and further improving their domestic J-7.

This is somewhat incredible. The J-7 is just a copy of the MiG-21, the J-8ii is just an improved model of the J-8, and the J-8 is also based on the MiG-21.

No matter what the situation is, no country will always equip its air force with backward fighter jets, and it is even more impossible for a big country like China.

They will target the world's advanced fighter jets for research and development and develop a new generation of fighter jets, but the Chinese have done too well in keeping confidentiality.

Chervakov looked serious.

The Chinese have always adopted such measures in scientific research, which is no different from the Soviet Union. Just like the Su-27 was highly confidential for a long time after being appointed to the army.

If Chinese people only want to have one engine, it will be beneficial to cooperation.

They are even less worried that the Chinese imitate their al-31 engines.

China's technical foundation is too poor. It was originally introduced from the UK to a full set of bass engine technology, but it has not been successfully domestically produced.

Oleg was a little worried, "The MiG-29 fighter manufacturer produces their Super-7 fighter parts and exports the rd-33 engines. It will be basically agreed before this. According to the Chinese people's wishes, if cooperation cannot be reached between Su-27 fighter and technology export, the contracts negotiated before will be invalidated. If they only ask for the purchase of the Al-31 engine, how to negotiate?"

Others showed worried expressions on their faces.

Alexey Philov, general manager of MiG fighter aircraft manufacturer, is even more worried.

In the previous negotiation contract, MiG Factory received great benefits.

Once Su-27 cannot reach an agreement, they can't even start a job.

Seeing that everyone was considering their own thoughts, Mishavicvsky sighed, and at this time he was considering their own interests.

"If only engines are provided to China, then we cannot agree. At present, China's Super-7 is already moving closer to the combat performance of the MiG-29; once the Su-27 engine is obtained, it will develop a fighter with similar performance to the Su-27, which will put a lot of pressure on our fighter export market."

As the boss of the Ministry of Aviation Industry, he is very worried that such a thing will happen.

Once China's technology is improved, Soviet exports will definitely be seriously affected.

Engines are a very critical technical issue. Currently, only a few countries in the world have the power to design and produce them. At present, what China lacks the most is engines.

Simonov felt that the other party could not just do it for the engine. If it were just like this, the Chinese would not have done this.

"Everyone, if China only needs engines, it can provide them for the operating rate. With their personality, it is impossible to just be for engines. Their real purpose should still be to want Su-27's production technology."

When Chinese people buy equipment, they always buy technology together, and absorb and improve it based on the introduction.

Thus achieving their goal of catching up with the world's advanced technology.

That is what they call overtaking on a curve.

For all customers who purchased the Su-27 fighter jets, the Soviets preferred the Indians.

Indians do not seek technology. If they buy technology, they can't play with it at all, let alone develop more advanced technology based on the technology they buy.

The Chinese are different. No matter what equipment is introduced, even if they don’t give technology, they will disassemble the surveying and mapping and imitation by themselves, and their learning ability is still very terrifying.

Although there is no such thing as a technical patent in the Warsaw Pact camp, whoever can copy it is his ability. Improving national defense strength is an unscrupulous task.

But the Chinese's learning ability made the Soviet Union feel scared.

All kinds of advanced technologies are often guarding against China.

"Gentlemen, it is better to contact China instead of guessing like this. They will definitely expose their purpose and cannot be dragged on. We don't have much time to waste it on it." Oleg felt that since he could not figure out the true intentions of the Chinese, it would be better to negotiate directly.

Xie Kai had previously talked about the shortcomings of the Su-27 fighter jet, and finally proposed to introduce Su-27 and production technology. At least, the purpose of price reduction is certain.

In this regard, the Soviet Union was indeed at a disadvantage.

It is impossible to quote extremely high prices as originally thought.

During supper, both sides sat together again.

This is not a negotiation, but a beginning to overwhelm the other party's momentum at the dinner table and regain their initiative.

Before the dishes were served, the Soviets took out their most common means in negotiations - piles of wine were placed on the dining table.

Xie Kai looked at him with a big head.

It’s not OK to not drink. If you want to negotiate, you have to drink with the Soviets first.

Zhao Zheng looked at Xie Kai, Bai Yanjun and others next to him and said secretly: "We are working, so we are not allowed to drink..."

It’s not that he is not allowed to drink alcohol, he is frightened by the pile of wine bottles that are full of mountains.

Xie Kai rolled his eyes directly to him and said tactfully: "Deputy Minister Zhao, the Soviets have always been absent from drinking and negotiating. Even those Indian guys who don't drink and eat vegetarian food still have to go to the table before negotiating with the Soviets."

Bai Yanjun had heard the Soviets' negotiations to drink first, and there was no surprise that the Soviets kept placing wine on the dining table, so he had long been mentally prepared.

Wang Chengfeng and Zhao Yujun's eyes were bulging.

The Soviets drank too hard, and they usually talked about things, but there was no such situation.

When Xie Kai looked at the vodka and beer on the table, he felt that it was deadly. These drunkards in the Soviet Union were still the same and directly punished Joelsh.

This wine tastes bad and can easily get drunk when mixed.

He could only look at Bai Yanjun with help: "Uncle Bai, I will definitely be their key target later. If you drink too much later, negotiations may be inconvenient."

Bai Yanjun gave him a reassuring look, "Don't worry, I'm there."

Sure enough, the Soviets began to drink Xie Kai's wine as soon as they were on the table.

Mishaweichwsky and Oleg, two bigwigs from the Soviet Aviation Industry and Military Industry Commission, held up a big cup to Xie Kai on the table.

The Soviet boss came forward, but Xie Kai couldn't drink it. He clenched his teeth and drank two drinks.

This beer mixed with vodka tastes bad, and it does not have the various flavors of domestic liquor, but it has a lot of momentum.

After drinking two glasses, Xie Kai was a little fainted.
Chapter completed!