Kunpeng spreads its wings and its iron wings soar into the clouds. At midnight, a group of reporters walked into a certain division of the Air Force Aviation, and the roar of Y-20 fighter jets was deafening. The huge airflow rushing towards them brought surging lift to the hundreds of tons of fighter jets, and more than 10 "Kunpeng" aircraft took off one by one and flew to the training airspace. Soaring upwards, originated from the support of the times. Five years ago, facing the wave of reform and strengthening the military, the division shipped -20 fighter jets. The concept, training mode, mission and tasks of officers and soldiers have undergone a profound change. Over the past five years, we have carried out tasks such as air drop and airborne operations, cross-border rescue operations, and receiving the remains of martyrs from the Chinese People's Volunteer Army while carrying out reforms, verifications, improvements, and building combat effectiveness. We have flown a new path in the new journey of reform and transformation The on-site commander told reporters that the deployment of "Kunpeng" troops is one of the fruitful achievements brought about by the reform and strengthening of the military. We must update our ideological concepts, boldly innovate and explore new models of combat force construction and application, fully liberate and develop new quality combat forces, and shoulder the mission and tasks entrusted by the times. Long journey ahead, committed to reform and innovation. During this period, the officers and soldiers of the division have deeply studied and implemented the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, focused on achieving the centenary goal of building the army as scheduled, and set the direction for accelerating progress - striving to seize the historical opportunity of strategic delivery development, deeply embedding into the joint operation system, continuously promoting the integration and upgrading of the performance of large-scale weapon platforms to system capabilities, and adding new impetus to new equipment with the spirit of reform and innovation. If the wind is not thick, then its negative wings are also powerless Fenfei is on a new journey of reforming and strengthening the military, constantly accumulating new momentum, forging stronger steel wings, and tempering stronger hearts to win battles. The engine of transformation roars and accelerates in everyone's heart. 'When you change your outfit, you need to change your brain.' This is a phrase that the officers and soldiers of the division often say. The tide of reform and strengthening the military is constantly driving this unit to accelerate its transformation, and the driving force of mission tasks is constantly driving this unit to reshape itself. Under the boundless night sky, the roar of fighter jets echoed through the sky. After the last flight of the day, the commander of a certain regiment of the division stepped off the fighter jet. However, the day's work is far from over - multiple cross domain training plans must be finalized, the experience and practices of "two person flight" and "one specialized and multi skilled" transport aircraft need to be further summarized, and the trial situation of a certain type of airborne equipment needs to be communicated with the manufacturer... Since the installation of the Y-20 train, the officers and soldiers of the division have become accustomed to this kind of star wearing and moon wearing work state. We are currently undergoing a profound transformation A veteran who has been working in transport aircraft maintenance for 28 years sighed that after coming into contact with the Y-20, he felt that many concepts had been overturned. He still remembers that year, a Y-20 aircraft malfunctioned, and after a comprehensive analysis, it was discovered that there were dozens of possible causes for this malfunction. In order to thoroughly solve the problem, they made up their mind to investigate all possibilities. Rather than just a fault diagnosis, it's more like a learning and research session for all staff, as well as a collective effort to tackle the problem, "the veteran mechanic told reporters. Through this battle, they gained a new understanding of the working characteristics and control logic of the Y-20 operating system, and a clearer understanding of their future growth direction. For the officers and soldiers of the division, this is not only a replacement of equipment, but also an upgrade of knowledge structure and ability quality. In order to adapt to the high integration level of the Y-20, they vigorously promoted the reform of the support mode, greatly improving the efficiency of support; In order to maximize the combat effectiveness of every drop of aviation fuel in fighter jets, they have implemented a minimalist support mode, significantly reducing the accompanying support personnel for each fighter jet; In order to shorten the preparation time for the fighter jet to be deployed again, they optimized the workflow while innovating and inventing special equipment. A task that could have been completed by multiple people working together can now be completed in just one person minute... Time and time again, this new quality combat force not only leaves magnificent tracks in the sky, but also marks the footsteps of reform and transformation on the new journey of combat power construction. If we say that the establishment and debut of our domestically produced large-scale strategic transportation force is a breakthrough from 0 to 1; So, the leap from 1 to 10, from 10 to 100, is also a series of battles in the storm of reform and transformation A pilot sighed and said, "The engine of transformation is roaring and accelerating in everyone's heart." In a delivery mission, the equipment size and weight have reached the technical parameter limit of the Y-20. The safest solution is to dismantle the equipment and deliver it in two batches. However, dismantling and installing equipment is time-consuming and laborious, and adopting this plan will inevitably have adverse effects on subsequent battles. In order to maximize combat efficiency, the officers and soldiers of the division, based on their familiarity with the Y-20, readjusted the internal structural components of the cargo hold and delivered the equipment as a whole to the designated area in just one flight. In the past, the most we thought about was how to fly our fighter jets well and provide good support. Now everyone's goal is how to provide strong support for winning on the battlefield The leader of the division told reporters that the continuous transformation of their mindset from "ensuring flight" to "ensuring combat", from "ensuring safety" to "ensuring the realization of combat intentions" has made their pace of research, improvement, and innovation faster and more practical. After the Y-20 trains were loaded, the officers and soldiers of a certain locomotive brigade of the division incorporated themselves into the combat system, anticipating the loading and transportation of various types of equipment from various military branches in the future. They mastered their parameters and included them in the database to match different fighter configurations for on-demand use when needed. The arrival of 'Kunpeng' has reshaped us, and we are also reshaping 'Kunpeng' in one mission after another A leader of the department said. The storm of innovation, the intense roar of fighter jets stirring deep in the minds of officers and soldiers, was blocked outside the window. The storm of innovation stirs deep in the minds of officers and soldiers. Inside a small building, Director Lu of the simulation training center of a certain regiment of the division is fully focused on incorporating the latest batch of flight data into the database of the "Kunpeng Wings" series software. With this software, pilots only need a tablet to efficiently plan their operations and solve various problems encountered during flight Director Lu demonstrated the operation for the reporter while speaking - by clicking on the icon, one can enter the operation page and simply enter the information of the takeoff and landing airport to achieve "one click planning" of the mission route. This software integrates atmospheric motion equations, geographic information technology, fuel consumption models, etc., and can quickly calculate key navigation parameters such as sailing time, fuel level, airdrop timing, airspeed conversion, coordinate measurement, etc. When faced with urgent tasks, we can 'pack our bags and leave' Director Lu said that based on abundant database resources and excellent algorithm models, they can achieve paperless task preparation, realize intelligent matching of loading and flight range, and greatly shorten flight preparation time. Reform and innovation are the primary driving force behind transformational development As a pilot, Director Lu talked about the original intention of developing this software - compared to piloting a domestically produced medium-sized transport aircraft, pilots flying the Y-20 have to take on the work of four positions in the past: flight, navigation, communication, and mechanics. The previous flight concepts and modes can no longer adapt to the characteristics of the new aircraft. How can we quickly control the new fighter jet? Only innovation Director Lu said that countless nights, lines of code were written, modified, deleted, and rewritten in the small building, and training and preparation data were collected one by one. Eventually, a new system was incubated, accelerating the transformation of combat power generation mode towards "digitalization". The fighter jet has crossed generations, and the combat power generation mode cannot remain stagnant. At the simulation training center of a certain regiment of the division, the use of Y-20 simulators is quietly shifting from the "technical end" to the "tactical end". In the past, pilots mainly practiced basic operations and flight standards on simulators. Nowadays, the division continuously connects with manufacturers and research institutes to meet their needs, embeds a large amount of information data into the system, and can construct different airport environments, weather conditions, geographical conditions, emergencies, etc., to help pilots explore aircraft performance, master combat technology methods, and make up for their weaknesses and strengths. Just as' 1.0 software 'cannot drive' 2.0 hardware ', in order to adapt to changes in technology, war, and opponents, we must fully leverage the role of innovation as a driving force and cultivate new growth points for combat effectiveness The captain of a certain flight squadron in the division said that the military training revolution, mainly supported by simulation, information networks, and artificial intelligence, is accelerating, and officers and soldiers will increasingly "learn" and "rehearse" war in front of screens. The journey to fly is still far away, and there are still many peaks to climb. During the interview, the reporter saw a 3D animation of the division, telling the story of their arduous journey of reform and transformation. Turning our gaze from animation to reality, the growth pace of this new quality combat force is imprinted on every trajectory of transformation and acceleration, stepping on the actions of every officer and soldier actively pressuring and challenging themselves. In the afternoon, the scorching sun was like fire. After a Y-20 aircraft arrived over the airport, it suddenly plunged rapidly and descended... The journalist's heart fluctuated up and down with the plane's flight. Who was the pilot who completed this difficult tactical maneuver? The reporter was waiting by the apron, and what turned out to be a pilot who had just taken over as captain. He told reporters that tactical training like this is already the norm in the division. Why adopt such a high difficulty tactical landing maneuver when it's just an ordinary flight training When interviewing a captain of the flight squadron in the division, the reporter raised a question in their mind. The excellent maneuverability of fighter jets makes it more convenient for pilots to operate, but our brains must carry larger loads The captain replied that compared to when they first started, their task quantity and difficulty have greatly increased now. This also made them think more deeply about how to fully tap into their potential as a new type of combat force and better integrate themselves into the joint combat system. Based on the severe and complex battlefield environment of the future, the division has developed dozens of specialized flight training programs, with tactical training interspersed with each flight to ensure that they can handle special situations calmly. This is not only a reform of training courses, but also a change in the battlefield use mode and concept of strategic transport aircraft The leader of the division told reporters that over the years, officers and soldiers have become increasingly involved in combat roles together with "Kunpeng", and have also been shaping their own roles more clearly. In a recent training activity, the unit dispatched by the division took the initiative to propose a new training concept to the command post that could better enhance the battlefield performance of the Y-20 after completing the established tasks. After obtaining approval from their superiors, they conducted a training exercise outside of the mission. This' extra drama 'not only deepened their understanding of their own roles in the system, but also allowed other elements to see more clearly the abilities and roles of Yun-20. Since the shipment of Y-20 trains, the first 5 years have passed. In the future, the distance to fly is still far, and there are still many peaks to climb In the interview, a pilot was impressed with the experience of flying a medium-sized aircraft over the the Himalayas. "When you push the accelerator to the end, you still feel like a loaded ox, climbing very hard." Not long ago, he flew the Y-20 over the the Himalayas again, just pushing the fuel gate, and the fighter flew over calmly. He couldn't help but think of the poem: 'The great Peng rises with the wind one day, soaring up ninety thousand miles.' The pilot said meaningfully that it was the clouds and long winds of this great era of reform and military strength that lifted the wings of the 'Kunpeng'. (New Society)