Chapter 559 Zhuhai Air Show

 At present, there are only two manufacturers in the world that can manufacture Invar steel, one is France and the other is Mingzhou in the East. Now, since the Mingzhou Steel Plant cannot provide Invar steel in time, you can also ask France for help!

“The production in France is less than one-tenth of the Mingzhou Group. It can only supply European shipyards, and we cannot order them at all.” Zheng Zhenze said.

If possible, of course they would go to France to purchase. The problem is that there is no goods there.

"That is to say, we have tried our best." Qin Tao said: "Our output is ten times that of the French, and our prices are also lower than the French, which is enough to show our sincerity, so please insist on Wait, when we continue to expand our production capacity, we will definitely be able to meet your needs."

Of course Zheng Zhenze would not be fooled back by such a few words. He looked at Qin Tao and continued: "Then, please give me an accurate time point as to when we can get the goods. We have already received a large number of goods. Order, if we don’t get the goods, we will face high compensation!”

 They are very anxious!

"I can't promise this. I just say as soon as possible. After all, we are friends. We also jointly built a shipyard together. Therefore, as long as we have excess production capacity, we will definitely provide it to you. I can use my Guarantee of character.”

Ordinarily, Mr. Qin had a high position and had great authority to vouch for his personality. However, Zheng Zhenze did not take it seriously. After all, he was not a three-year-old child anymore. How could such a thing be fooled with just a few words?

However, if he continues to demand, it will seem like he is going too far. His mind is spinning rapidly, and something suddenly comes to his mind: "Mr. Qin, if we continue to order the liquid cargo fence system from you, it will be like the one currently under construction." Are they the same as those ice-breaking natural gas ships?”

Everyone in the industry can see that natural gas ships are the most profitable projects in the future. Therefore, their three-line heavy industry must also get involved in the construction of natural gas ships as soon as possible. Due to various factors, they did not choose the MOSS tanks used by island country shipbuilding companies, but chose A generation-leading film type.

Just after they completed the negotiation with Mingzhou Group, Damao placed an order for eight ice-breaking natural gas ships. Although they had not finished the project at that time, they took over the project. They only built the hull and handed over the liquid cargo fence system to the Mingzhou Group for production.

 Now, the first related system produced by Mingzhou Group has been delivered to them, and their order for eight ships will not be delayed.

 So, if they cannot obtain Invar Steel directly, they can continue to order the entire liquid cargo fence system. As long as they can use it first, they can avoid order default.

“Of course you can, but it also depends on the order situation of the shipyard over there. If the order there is very urgent, your orders will also have to be queued at the back.” Qin Tao nodded.

Although the shipyard also has shares in Sanhang Heavy Industry, they only pay dividends, and all production and operation decisions are made by Mingzhou people. Even if they ask for help for production, they may not be able to be ranked.

Xu Zhengyang secretly laughed at the side. This Zheng Zhenze looked so pitiful. However, this was just the beginning. Mr. Qin had already formulated a huge plan. Waiting for the right opportunity, Sanxing Heavy Industry would also have to leave Zeng Dazhou Heavy Industry. The old path even brought the entire Three Bank Group to its knees.

"However, since Mr. Zheng is already here, we can't let him go back empty-handed. Zhengyang, you say hello to the steel factory and ask them to send ten tons of goods to Sanhang Heavy Industry first." Qin Tao said.

 “Yes.” Xu Zhengyang nodded.

At this time, Zheng Zhenze really had nothing else to say. Although ten tons of Yinwa steel is pitifully less than a natural gas ship, it can be considered a gain after all.

After seeing Zheng Zhenze off, Xu Zhengyang said: "Mr. Qin, the Sanhang Group also has a steel plant. They have been made such a difficult situation. After they return, will they develop advanced Yinwa Steel themselves?"

Qin Tao smiled: "Yinwa Steel's technology is not so easy for them to figure out. It requires repeated exploration. Moreover, if they want to produce Yinwa Steel, they will need a large amount of nickel ore. There is no such thing. , they can’t produce it even if they have the technology. Moreover, there is another crucial problem that they cannot solve.”

"what is the problem?"

"Certification." Qin Tao said: "Even if they produce Yinwa steel, as long as we say that their production is unqualified, it cannot be used on our patented membrane ship. Otherwise, if an accident occurs, it has nothing to do with us. !”

In this industry, those who enter first will be rich, while those who enter later will have no chance at all.

Although Mingzhou Group entered the market late, they came up with a more advanced liquid cargo fence system. In exchange, the French recognized that the Invar steel produced by Mingzhou Group reached the level of their local production and could fully meet the requirements of natural gas ships. use.

 In later generations, there are still only two countries in the world that can produce Yinwa steel, and other manufacturers can only purchase goods from these two manufacturers.

Even if it is developed by a third country, it cannot be used without certification. They want to use it, but shipowners are worried!

Relying on this, the three lines of heavy industry will be stuck.

Xu Zhengyang nodded.

“Next, if you have time, you have to go to Lao Maozi and buy more nickel ore.” Qin Tao said.

“We have bought a lot of iron ore, and the steel plant seems to be complaining that there is no place to store it.” Xu Zhengyang said to Qin Tao.

"Complain? How dare they complain? Don't they know how many people in the country are jealous of our iron ore?" Qin Tao was speechless: "Let's find an open space next to our shipyard."

Anyway, the land circled at the beginning is enough, and it can be used as a temporary cargo yard.

Zheng Zhenze went back with disappointment. After meeting Mr. Li, he complained for a while.

"They first supply their own production, and then the production of other eastern shipyards. We are ranked third, and it is not our turn to obtain a large amount of Yinwa steel!" Zheng Zhenze said: "They must have done this on purpose. !”

"What I want to hear is not complaints, but what to do specifically!" Mr. Li glanced at Zheng Zhenze: "If the construction period is delayed, it will not do us any good! You need to bear the losses of the shipyard yourself, don't expect the group Invest in you!”

How to do it?

Zheng Zhenze gritted his teeth: "There are only two factories in the world that can produce Yinwa Steel. Their production capacity is not high, and they give priority to their old customers. If we want to vigorously develop natural gas ships in the future, then we need to do it ourselves." Produce Yinwa steel!”

 He had no other choice.

 If you don’t produce it yourself, you will have to be controlled by others.

“Then start this project as soon as possible and completely solve our problems.” Mr. Li also made the decision. After all, they had no other choice.

"yes."

“If you want to build a natural gas ship, do you have to use Invar steel? Don’t the islanders don’t have it?” Mr. Li continued to ask.

“They use a MOSS tank structure, which is made of aluminum alloy. We use a membrane type, so we must use invar steel, and the membrane type has gradually become the mainstream.”

Zheng Zhenze is experienced in this area and started analyzing it immediately.

Mr. Li listened very carefully.

 The development of Three Lines Heavy Industry cannot be separated from natural gas ships. No matter how difficult this road is, they have no other choice and must go on bravely!

 They didn’t know what was waiting for them ahead.

 In Mingzhou, Qin Tao did not feel relaxed either. There were many people who came to visit him.

"Mr. Qin, you held the Capital International Defense Exhibition very successfully in the first half of the year, so we sincerely invite you to be the planner of our Zhuhai Air Show. With your planning, we will definitely be able to hold the Zhuhai Air Show." It will become a major international air show." In the office, a middle-aged man was sincerely extending an invitation to Qin Tao.

"I'm sorry, I'm very busy at work and don't have time to go there." Qin Tao refused directly.

 Are you kidding me, do you look like such a leisurely person? Going to be a planner for others? If you have this time, wouldn't it be nice to take some more rest?

“Mr. Qin, this is the first air show in our country!” The visitor was obviously looking forward to it.

"Well, if I have time, I will go there to visit, but I'd better forget about being a planner. I am a shipbuilder and I am not very familiar with aviation. However, our J-31A will definitely pass by." Qin Tao said: "This time it is likely that there will not only be a static display, but also several actions."

“Also, you can invite Da Mao’s aerobatics team. With their performances, the air show will be even more exciting.”

Since Qin Tao had no time to plan for them, they could only leave with regret, but some of the plans Qin Tao proposed gave them some inspiration.

“It’s a pity that we haven’t built a vertical take-off and landing fighter aircraft yet. If the vertical take-off and landing aircraft can fly at the next air show, then we must go to the scene and put on a wonderful performance.” Qin Tao said.

Conventional take-off and landing aircraft can no longer impress the audience. After all, this aircraft has been constantly exposed. Military fans are already familiar with this aircraft. There is nothing new about it, but vertical take-off and landing fighter aircraft will be more popular. Eye-catching.

"Mr. Qin, they are already assembling vertical take-off and landing fighter planes over there. If it is just a cover for vertical take-off and landing, maybe we can actually try it." Xu Zhengyang said.

"What did you say?" It was Qin Tao's turn to be surprised: "So fast?"

"Yes, it is mainly due to our vertical take-off and landing power system. It has been tested many times on the ground and needs to be installed on the aircraft for further experiments. Of course, it is still far from success. At present, it can only take off and land vertically. Can’t fly levelly.”

 For a vertical takeoff and landing fighter, the most difficult thing is not vertical takeoff and landing, nor normal flight, but the transition between these two states. Most crashes occur during this process.

“As long as we can ensure the safety of vertical takeoff and landing, we can show it and tell the world about our strength!” Qin Tao was very excited.

Qin Tao is really not very interested in participating in the Zhuhai Air Show. After all, he is a shipbuilder. However, since the J-31A has made such great progress, of course it needs to be shown to the outside world to let the whole world know. See the powerful strength of this fighter!

If there were no Qin Tao, then this Zhuhai Air Show would be dominated by many backward second-generation aircraft. After all, the only aircraft that are available in China are the J-7 and J-8, but because of Qin Tao’s If it exists, the quality of the entire air show will be pushed to the highest level!

  Within two days, another department from Mingzhou Group came to make a request.

“Mr. Qin, our starship company also requests to participate in the air show.” Wan Zhenfu came over and said to Qin Tao.

An air show is an aerospace exhibition. In addition to aviation equipment, aerospace equipment is also required. Starship Company will never miss this opportunity.

"Our company has only been established for a few months, right?" Qin Tao looked at Wan Zhenfu: "Do we have any products that we can use?"

"Of course, we have. We have made a one-to-one rocket model. This model is also the design of our Starship One. After adding a bundled booster, its near-Earth carrying capacity can reach 60 Tons, it is the flagship product of our Starship Company!”

 Speaking of this, Wan Zhenfu was very excited.

"Okay, now that you have the finished product, of course we can participate in the exhibition. If we can take over the launch mission at the air show, then our starship company will also be able to make a profit." Qin Tao said: "By the way, you What’s the size of Starship Corporation?”

Qin Tao likes to be a hands-off shopkeeper. After handing over various tasks to his subordinates, he often stops interfering. Naturally, the same is true for Starship Company.

"We currently have more than fifty professional rocket designers, half of whom are retired domestic engineers who were rehired, and half of whom Max tricked from the United States. We have also recruited a group of graduates from aerospace universities. Come in, this way, our R&D team is all together, and everyone is very motivated and working hard to land on Mars." Wan Zhenfu said.

The so-called landing on Mars is just a long-term ideal, and it may not even be possible within 20 or 30 years. However, everyone is still very excited and wants to fight for this cause!

“Okay, yes, your company still needs investment for the time being. If the 500 million is spent, our group will invest more money.” Qin Tao made a promise.

Wan Zhenfu nodded excitedly.

 Aerospace involves high investment and low output. Private aerospace has never done this before. Mingzhou Group is an attempt.

 Time flies so fast, and it’s November in a blink of an eye.

At first, Qin Tao kept saying that he was not interested in the air show, but on the day of the opening ceremony, he still rushed over.

  The opening ceremony was grand, and even senior leaders came to help cut the ribbon. After all, this was the first air show held in China, and all leaders paid great attention to it and were full of expectations.

“There are a lot of customers coming.” Xu Zhengyang followed Qin Tao and introduced him: “We originally thought that only domestic companies and Lao Maozi’s companies would participate, but we didn’t expect that many Western manufacturers also came.”

Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, United Technologies Corporation of the United States, Daimler-Benz of Germany, Rolls-Royce of the United Kingdom, Airbus of Europe, etc., so many companies came to participate, making this air show real. has turned into an international air show!

"They are all for civilian use, right?" Qin Tao thought of something and said with a smile: "Our motherland's economy is developing rapidly and requires a large number of civilian passenger aircraft. Both Boeing and Airbus are eyeing this big domestic cake. Well, of course they are coming to join in the fun."

Xu Zhengyang nodded: "Yes, Mr. Qin, you guessed it right. These big companies are all targeting our domestic market. Rolls-Royce is also displaying their passenger aircraft engines. In terms of military equipment, they are still trying to maintain their confidence in us." blockade."

With a smile on his face, Qin Tao said: "It's not them blocking us now, it's us blocking them. In terms of military technology, we are already more advanced than them."

While talking, the two of them walked to the J-31A booth.

Unlike before, this time they used an open-air booth. The two planes were placed there quietly, surrounded by a large number of spectators. Many reporters were there taking photos with flashes.

“It seems that our J-31A is still the most eye-catching one at the air show.” Qin Tao sighed with emotion.

Does it still need to be said?

The domestic J-7 and J-8 aircraft participating in the exhibition are all second-generation aircraft. The MiG-29 and Su-27 exhibited by Lao Maozi are both third-generation aircraft. What about the Mingzhou Group’s aircraft? A proper fourth-generation machine!

 In terms of generation difference, it is one level higher than other exhibitors!

Although this is not the first time we have seen this kind of angular appearance, many reporters are still very interested in this kind of aircraft. Especially, what does it mean that there are two of them this time?

 They were taking photos and discussing at the same time.

“Do you think these two planes are of different models?”

“It should be so. The first one built is a carrier-based version, and the other one is probably a conventional land-based version.”

“The land-based version is boring. After all, compared to the ship-based version, the structural strength is reduced and the landing hooks are removed. It would be better if it were a vertical take-off and landing type.”

"It's impossible. The technical difficulty of a vertical take-off and landing fighter is very high. They can't make it in such a short time! It's not available in the United States yet. It's impossible for their Mingzhou Group to build such an aircraft! "

While everyone was talking, Schnoder, an engineer from McDonnell Douglas, stared closely at the tail of the plane.

 The two planes on public display were not blocked in any way and they could see clearly. The tails of the two planes he was looking at were different.

One of them has an ordinary engine nozzle that can be expanded or restrained, but what about the other aircraft? The nozzle is a cylinder, and it extends a little longer!

 Is it a rotating nozzle?

When he thought of this, his heart suddenly jumped. Mingzhou Group has always liked to sensationalize, and of course they will not let go of this Zhuhai Air Show. It seems that they are going to scale up their tactics!

Are they just going to show the nozzle rotating 90 degrees to the ground, or are they going to do a flight demonstration? If it were a performance, it would be incredible, right? Mingzhou Group’s project has actually reached this point?

Although everyone knows that this project of the Mingzhou Group was developed from the Yak-141, the Yak-141 uses a lift engine, while the Mingzhou Group uses a lift fan. This is tantamount to starting from the Yak-141. Start research and development from scratch!

 However, thinking about the performance of Mingzhou Group one after another, one has to lament that starting from scratch seems to be nothing to them.

Thinking about this kind of thing, it is really speechless. McDonnell Douglas is the leader in military aircraft research and development. The F-4 Phantom fighter they developed back then was the main force of the Navy and Air Force. The F-15 they later developed The Eagle became the representative of the third-generation aircraft, and then continued its efforts to create the F-18 Hornet.

For a large military aircraft research and development group like them, it is supposed to be easy to launch a JSF project. Who would have thought that so many problems would arise! Thinking of the difficulties encountered in this project and looking at the aircraft in front of him, Schnoder became very annoyed.

 They might as well just copy the design of this J-31A fighter!

"Dear viewers, I am very glad that you are interested in our aircraft." At this time, Zhao Dangsheng had already come out, took the microphone, and began to introduce to the crowd: "Since the establishment of our J-31A project, we have We have been constantly moving forward. Now, our project has reached a critical node. Our carrier-based version has begun test flights, and our vertical take-off and landing version has also begun installation testing. What you have seen so far One of the two planes is a vertical take-off and landing fighter!"

 Sure enough, it takes off and lands vertically!

 Everyone present became excited.

Just now they also deduced that vertical take-off and landing of fighter jets is very difficult, and it is impossible for Easterners to complete it in a short time. Who would have thought that others actually completed it? This is amazing!

"At this air show, both of our aircraft will perform actual aircraft performances, especially this vertical take-off and landing fighter, which will give you an on-site vertical take-off and landing display. According to the arrangement of the exhibition, our performance will be on Afternoon, but now, we can show you how it works!”

 The vertical take-off and landing fighter jets are now on display!

Everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at the specialized vertical take-off and landing version on the stand. The cover behind the cab was slowly opening. However, these were secondary. The most exciting thing was the tail!

The engine nozzle at the rear is made of three rings that are set together. When these three rings rotate, the nozzle begins to magically rotate downward!

 When the horizontal nozzle turns to the vertical direction, it makes people feel like watching a science fiction movie. The rotation of that thing is so delicate!

 After being surprised, some people started to applaud, and then more people applauded, and the entire booth attracted the attention of more viewers!

 (End of this chapter)