Jiang Yan Hai answered bluntly. He had no intention of hiding these technologies, because when it came to expanding the engine series later on, his experience was nowhere near that of these veteran professors and the entire teams they led.
Besides, he preferred focusing on combat rather than research.
If these technologies could not improve the country's overall technological strength, Jiang Yan Hai would not have wanted to bother with them at all. Did they think he enjoyed this?
"Alright, since you've said so, I'll take charge of expanding the series later on." Professor Qian readily agreed. The WS series had also been finalized, but in the long run, Jiang Yan Hai's side clearly had greater potential. After all, an engine that could simultaneously deliver low-speed performance at low and medium altitudes and high-speed performance at high altitudes was no simple matter.
That was an extremely difficult feat.
Conventional turbojet engines found it hard to reach such speeds at high altitudes, because once they crossed a certain speed threshold, the turbojet's air compressor became useless, or at least far less effective.
Bombers like the XB-70, which the United States had once tested, used ramjet engines at high altitude.
Jiang Yan Hai's brand-new design might well be the future direction of engine development. Naturally, that would be their main area of research.
"However, when it comes to the overall design, we'll definitely need to consult with you later. After all, you designed the entire engine, so you clearly understand it better than anyone," Professor Qian said seriously.
"No problem." Jiang Yan Hai nodded as well.
"And the Phantom's follow-up upgrade plan—you've already considered it, haven't you? Remember to discuss that with us too," Old Liu added.
"Don't worry. I'm still looking forward to the day Phantom dominates the skies," Jiang Yan