During World War II, a design bureau had dozens of people to design aircraft independently. In the era of jet aircraft after World War II, it was necessary to have a team of hundreds of people. The further we went, the more complex the design of the fighter aircraft, the more manpower it needed. In particular, stealth aircraft, it took countless resources to be built.

Even when the wealthy America is developing a new generation of stealth aircraft, it cannot undertake the development tasks alone. In the end, Lockheed and Northrop Grumman were selected for demonstration/verification. The two prototypes for the final flight test were the American yf-22 fighter and yf-fighter. At that time, Lockheed, General Dynamics and Boeing reached an agreement. If only one company's design was selected, the remaining companies would also join the development of advanced tactical fighter jets. Northrop and McDonald also signed a similar agreement.

The United States' aviation technology is quite developed. In order to develop a new generation of fighter jets, several companies need to work together. If the Soviets want to develop advanced new fighter jets in a short time, cooperation between various design bureaus is also imperative.

However, when Andre proposed this plan, he found that he was indeed wrong and underestimated the competition among the various design bureaus within the Soviet Union!

"Andre, we need to consider this proposal carefully," Ustinov said. "Now, there is fierce competition between the design bureaus, so that our aviation technology can be promoted. If there is no competition, no matter whether any design bureau wins or another design bureau can obtain corresponding tasks, which is not conducive to the competition."

"Yes, General Andre, our Migoyan Design Bureau, as one of the oldest design bureaus in the Soviet Union, has designed many advanced fighter jets. Our Design Bureau is strong and can undertake the development of a new generation of fighter jets alone." The chief engineer of the Migoyan Design Bureau also said.

Andrei was embarrassed. Later generations, as a pilot, he knew about aircraft from all over the world, and even more so about Soviet fighters. He remembered quite clearly that the MiG 1.44, as a new generation of Soviet fighters, was not actually completed independently by the Migoyan Design Bureau. Because the bureaucratic system of Soviet scientific research units and the dispersion of research units at that time, scientific research efficiency was very low. Facing the large and advanced plans of fifth-generation aircraft, it also caused the dispersion of funds. Moreover, the research and development of systems and equipment of fifth-generation fighters was also a complex matter, and the complexity of R&D costs and work was getting greater and greater. In order to reduce risks and tinker with new fighters as soon as possible, the Soviet Union formulated a "joint development plan" in 1983 to jointly study new systems and technologies for all levels of fifth-generation aircraft. This plan can also improve interactions between institutions and ministries, curb bureaucracy, and maximize efficiency.

This plan was welcomed, and Mikoyan's chief designer Belyakov was very supportive. The Soviet Ministry of Defense and senior industrial leaders included it in the five-year economic development plan, which shows the importance it was given.

And now, why is the joint plan I proposed so unattracted? Could it be that my intervention has caused a huge change in the situation?

Andrei had a flash of inspiration in his mind. He seemed to have made a mistake. It would be absolutely impossible to unite the Sukhoi Design Bureau and the Migoyan Design Bureau. It could only be like later generations. The Migoyan Design Bureau could not be exaggerated and was incorporated into the Sukhoi Design Bureau. Otherwise, how could these two giants fall into the forefront!

The forced melon is not sweet.

It is not the various aircraft design bureaus that are united, but subordinate units, such as the Saturn Design Bureau that produces the Al41 engine, the Tikhmilov Instrument Manufacturing Research Institute, which produces radar, etc., and combining these departments can greatly improve efficiency.

"I take back what I said just now. In order to develop our fifth-generation fighter jets, we need the cooperation of various departments. I propose to form a joint department to develop our aircraft design bureau, engine design bureau, Aviation and Electrical Design Bureau and other units to fully develop our fifth-generation aircraft systems and equipment to coordinate the overall progress." Andrei said: "The research and development of fifth-generation aircraft is of great importance. We cannot lag behind because the progress of a certain department cannot keep up, among which, especially the engine and avionics departments."

Andre's proposal made everyone's eyes shine this time, especially several aircraft designers.

The biggest headache for them is that the progress of the subsystem cannot keep up. For example, when Simonov was developing the Su-27, the engine could not keep up, and he had to use a backward turbojet engine to test flights first, and radar development could not keep up. If it weren't for the advanced electronic technology obtained from the island country later, his Su-27 would have to carry a heavy reverse card antenna to the sky!

For the new generation of fighter jets, the final performance is not only the efforts of the fighter jet manufacturers, but also depends on other departments, such as what level can the new engine reach, whether the thrust-to-weight ratio can achieve design indicators of more than 10, and whether the thrust-to-thrust ratio can reach twenty tons, are all crucial. For example, whether the avionics and power department can come up with a comprehensive integrated fire control system, which is also very important!

"I agree with General Andrei's proposal." This time, Belyakov spoke first.

"I agree with Andre's proposal," Ustinov said: "Andre, the highest person in charge of the joint department, seems to be the most suitable for you."

I? Andrei shook his head: "No, I still have to be responsible for military affairs. I'm afraid I can't be busy, so I'd better choose a new and suitable candidate."

If he didn't command the military district, Andre really liked this position, it's a pity...

"Well, this matter needs to be discussed at the next meeting. This is our focus and needs to be included in the five-year plan." Ustinov said.

The meeting was basically over. After the meeting ended, Andre called Simonov.

"Comrade Simonov, how is our carrier-based aircraft project going?" Andrei asked Simonov.

In the field of fighter jets, the Sukhoi Design Bureau and the Migoyan Design Bureau have always been in a competitive relationship. Thanks to the accumulated experience on the Migoyan Design Bureau, the Migo29k of the Migoyan Design Bureau has now conducted experimental flights on the aircraft carrier and participated in the last battle. The Sukhoi Design Bureau has just sent the basic model of the Sukhoi Design Bureau to the army, and the improvement of the Sukhoi K is in full swing. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!