It is reported that China is actively developing sixth-generation fighters, which is a kind of ultra-high-speed, super-intelligent, and super-lethal future air **. Such a fighter may cost pilots their jobs, and why? Let's take a look.
Unmanned technology is a major trend in today's world, whether it is automobiles, trains, ships, aircraft, rockets, satellites, are developing in the direction of unmanned. Autonomous driving technology can improve safety, efficiency and economy, reduce human error and risk, and save manpower and resources. In the military field, unmanned technology is of great strategic significance, which can enhance combat capabilities, reduce the number of people, and protect personnel and equipment.
China has been at the forefront of the world in unmanned technology, especially in UAVs, and has a variety of advanced unmanned fighters, such as rainbows, pterosaurs, dark swords, etc., which are not only in service in China, but also exported to many countries, welcomed and recognized by the international market. China's unmanned fighter technology provides air defense forces for those countries that do not have the conditions to train pilots, and also adds bargaining chips and influence to China's national defense and diplomacy.
So, if unmanned technology is already so mature, do sixth-generation fighters still need pilots? The answer is: most likely not. According to the disclosure of the chief flight designer of our country, China's sixth-generation fighter will adopt an intelligent design, which not only does not need to manually monitor precision instruments and equipment, but also does not even need to reserve a driver's seat for the pilot. This is because the flight speed of the sixth-generation fighter will far exceed the thermal barrier value, reaching supersonic speed or even superlight speed, which is beyond the endurance and reaction ability of human beings, and artificial pilots will only become a burden and even a hidden danger on such a fighter.
Therefore, it is likely that the sixth-generation fighter will use intelligent robot pilots, that is, terminal electronic computers, to process flight data. This robot pilot can quickly, accurately and flexibly control the fighter plane and perform a variety of complex tasks, whether it is encountering enemy aircraft in the air or exploring in space, it can cope with it freely, without human restrictions and interference.
Of course, if the sixth-generation fighter wants to achieve the ultimate form of unmanned driving, it is not enough to have an intelligent robot pilot, but also a powerful power system to support it. This is another key word for the sixth-generation fighter: scramjet. This is an engine that can provide ultra-high-speed, ultra-high-temperature, and ultra-high-pressure power, and is one of the core technologies of the sixth-generation fighter.
The principle of scramjet engine is to use oxygen and fuel in the air for combustion, produce high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and then accelerate the gas through the nozzle to form a huge thrust. The advantage of this engine is that it can work at any altitude and speed, does not require additional oxygen**, does not produce harmful exhaust gases, and is an environmentally friendly power system. The disadvantage of scramjet engine is that the technical difficulty is very high, and it is necessary to solve the problems of materials, structure, control and other problems under high temperature and high pressure, which no country can fully grasp at present.
China has also made certain research and progress in scramjet engines, but it has not yet reached the level of practicality. It is reported that China's sixth-generation fighter will use a new type of scramjet engine, which can switch between supersonic and superlight speed to achieve seamless docking, which is an unprecedented technological breakthrough and one of the biggest highlights of the sixth-generation fighter.
So, is the sixth-generation fighter a boon for pilots? After all, such a fighter can protect the pilot from the dangers of flying at high speeds, and it can also allow the pilot to enjoy higher combat effectiveness and honor. However, such fighters can also cost pilots their jobs and even their lives. Why?
First of all, the unmanned design of the sixth-generation fighter will greatly reduce the skills and value of the pilot. Pilots are a kind of professionals who need to be trained and trained for a long time, and they must not only master the principles of flight and operational skills, but also have good psychological quality and combat awareness. However, if the sixth-generation fighter does not need a pilot, then these skills and qualities become useless, and the pilot's career will face an end, which is a great blow and frustration for those who love flying.
Secondly, the intelligent design of the sixth-generation fighter will challenge the pilot. A pilot is a kind of flesh-and-blood person who not only carries out orders in flight, but also makes judgments and choices based on the situation, which is a manifestation of human nature. However, if the sixth-generation fighter is controlled by an intelligent robot pilot, it only needs to execute the commands set by the computer, and there is no longer any need to control it. In this way, there will naturally be no need for pilots, and once the fighter is shot down, there will be no personnel **.
Finally, the ultra-high-speed design of the sixth-generation fighter will put the life and safety of the pilot at risk. A pilot is a living person, who not only has to protect himself, but also the fighter plane and the mission during the flight, which is a kind of responsibility and responsibility. However, if the flight speed of the sixth-generation fighter reaches supersonic speed or faster than the speed of light, then the life and safety of the pilot will face great danger, and they may lose control, faint, or even die due to the physical and psychological pressure caused by high-speed flight, which is a great pain and sorrow for those who love life.
Therefore, the sixth-generation fighter is both a boon and a nightmare for pilots. This kind of fighter can allow pilots to enjoy higher technology and combat power, and can also protect pilots from the danger of high-speed flight, however, this kind of fighter can also make pilots lose their jobs, or even lose their lives, may also make pilots' skills and value greatly reduced, and may also challenge the pilot's humanity and dignity.
So, what should we think of the sixth-generation fighter? I believe that we should face this future air with an open and rational attitude, both appreciating its advantages and recognizing its shortcomings. The sixth-generation fighter is a product of science and technology, but also a cultural embodiment, which not only represents China's national strength and innovation, but also represents China's concept and value. We should treat it in a responsible and responsible way, so that it can become the pride of our country and the peace of the world.