Chapter 721 Shaandong Nuofu (Added 1 update for leader Hua Xuejian)

Qin Tao shook his head: "I feel bad."

“Why?” The visitors from the Antonov Design Bureau were a little surprised. Even Mr. Lin was a little shocked. He didn’t know what Qin Tao meant by saying this.

"Because the D-227 engine makes too much noise, we cannot put it into operation. Airports in many countries will not allow our aircraft to land." Qin Tao said: "Your An-70 is only suitable for military use. Therefore, you should still target the army."

Relying on the advanced D-227 engine, the An-70 has good performance. At the beginning of the design, it was only intended to replace the An-12 transport aircraft. However, after some design, it unexpectedly became comparable to the IL-76. , although its maximum load capacity is only 47 tons, during the test, it was able to transport up to 55 tons of supplies. Moreover, the interior of the cabin of this transport aircraft is very wide, larger than the cargo compartment of the IL-76, which is very convenient. Material transportation.

Unfortunately, it can only be used for military purposes. It is impossible for Mingzhou Group to purchase it and put it into transportation because its propeller is very noisy and exceeds the requirements of the civil aviation department. Even if domestic airports give the green light, it will not be allowed abroad. And Mingzhou Group The main business of Zhou Group is still abroad.

"Yes, this transport aircraft is indeed developed according to the needs of the military. I just don't know what your air force means. Do you have any ideas to purchase our transport aircraft? The performance of our transport aircraft is far stronger than that currently being developed in Europe. The A400M is cheap and has excellent performance." Jinchenko said: "If you have this idea, we can set up a joint venture with you, and you can purchase part of it from us, and we can also produce part of it ourselves."

In the era of the Red Empire, Antonov Design Bureau would never export production lines, but it is different now. Survival is the first priority. They must formulate various policies to facilitate customers, even if customers require the introduction of production lines. can satisfy.

Dongfang already has an engine production line. If we introduce a complete machine production line, it means that Dongfang can produce it on its own! This is very suitable for Easterners.

As expected, even Mr. Lin was tempted. They had already considered this project, and now the conditions proposed by the other party are quite attractive. Shouldn't they agree?

“That will have to wait until your An-70 has completed all the test flights.” Qin Tao reminded Mr. Lin with one sentence.

 Don’t make impulse purchases now, because this transport aircraft has not completed all test flights yet!

If we had built such a transport aircraft in the era of the Red Empire, it would not have been a matter of minutes. The entire process would have been completed in a few years. However, times have changed. The project that could have been completed in five years has now been completed. More than ten years later, it’s still a mess.

Test flights require a lot of money, and they are already heavily in debt. If they can successfully sell it, they will mainly need to get the down payment so they can continue the project. However, if the customer is not stupid, how can he purchase a project that has not yet been finalized? ?

 What if something goes wrong during the test flight? What if the problem cannot be solved and the project fails? If something goes wrong, the previous down payment will definitely be wasted!

 After the collapse of the Red Empire, everyone can clearly see the current situation of each of the union republics. As long as you pay the money, don't think about getting it back, because the money has been spent long ago, and you even have to invest money later. Otherwise, the initial money will be wasted, and you will start to quote low prices. Finally, the project will be completed and you will spend several dollars more. times.

“Yes, when your test flight is over, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation. If it is suitable for our air force, then we will purchase it.” Mr. Lin said.

Even if Mr. Lin is now relegated to the second line, he still has prestige. After all, Mr. Lin negotiated the largest procurement contract of the Air Force: the Su-27 project.

 The old men looked gloomy.

"If you guys lack investment, I have some ideas." Qin Tao likes to help others, so why would he be unhappy when he saw Lao Maozi?

"any solution?"

“The first way is to sell it to Ah San.” Qin Tao said, “Ah San will have demand for this kind of transport aircraft.”

 Asan?

 A few people were stunned: "They have IL-76!"

Ah San obtained a lot of weapons and equipment by buying and buying. Moreover, due to their special situation, they could not only buy them from Lao Maozi, but also from the United States. However, the C-130 was not released until after the new millennium. After purchasing, Asan’s current main transport aircraft is the Il-76, so why did he come to purchase the An-70?

"Of course this requires some operation." Qin Tao said: "Ah San will compare with us in many aspects. As long as we announce to the outside world that we will develop a brand new transport aircraft based on the D-227 engine, then Ah San will also want to Develop it by themselves, but with Ah San’s ability, they cannot complete the self-research, so they must seek help from the international community. At this time, as long as you show up in time, Ah San will agree and introduce your An- 70 transport aircraft production line, treat it as a self-developed product and show it off to the world."

Kinchenko and Viktor both had their eyes lit up, yes, if they did it like this, maybe it would really work? Mr. Qin’s method is feasible!

Since the mushroom cloud has risen in Asan's land, they have been sanctioned by the outside world. They also need new sellers. We can take advantage of this time to sell and make friends with Asan.

“Mr. Qin, what is the second method?”

"The second option is that we hire you." Qin Tao said: "After we can produce the D-227 engine ourselves, we plan to install this engine on our own Yunba, replacing four engines with two. This is a big deal. We may not be able to complete the project ourselves, so it would be great if you provide technical assistance. We need your technical support, and you need our financial support. From this point on, everyone will be happy."

Qin Tao plans to rely on this method to keep the other party. If Yunba doesn't need it, he can even open a special joint research and development company. In short, these old fools can fool them as long as they can, and they continue It's too hard to stay in Ermao's place, so it's better to come to the Orient to enjoy the spicy food.

“Your Yunba is our An-12? Are you still using this kind of aircraft?” Jinchenko was a little surprised.

 In Lao Maozi's place, the An-12 has long been eliminated. Unexpectedly, in the East, it has always been the main force.

"Yes, we are still using it, and the performance of this aircraft will become more and more advanced, especially after the engine is replaced." Qin Tao said: "Are you willing to stay and help?"

"I think these two projects can be combined together." Mr. Lin said: "On the one hand, they deceived Ah San and said that we would develop our own transport aircraft. On the other hand, we asked these experts to stay and help us transform the transport aircraft." Eight. The outside world doesn’t know that we are renovating the Yun-8. Maybe they think we are developing a brand new transport aircraft.”

 Lao Lin has played a role.

After hearing what he said, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, the two things are combined. Your Antonov Design Bureau's aircraft can also be successfully sold to Asan. Both parties can make money, and they will definitely be able to collect research and development funds. of."

Jinchenko and Victor looked at each other, and then nodded. Indeed, they had no other way. Now it seems that the method provided by Mr. Qin is the best.

"In order to convince Ah San, we have to keep important R&D personnel. Mr. Jinqenko, are you willing to stay and help?" Qin Tao said, "An engineer like you can earn more than two thousand dollars a month here. , and it’s also the end of the month.”

They definitely need to go to Ah San and find someone with enough weight. Therefore, Victor and Jinchenko can only keep one person for the time being. Of course, they have to keep Jinchenko. This person has participated in many models and has rich experience. He is still a qualified teacher. If he stays, he can not only help with research and development, but also lead a large number of students, which is most suitable.

Victor, at first glance, is a technical guy and doesn’t know how to do sales. If he goes to Asan’s place, things might get messed up. At that time, the benefits will still be his own.

 At this time, when he heard the monthly salary of two thousand US dollars, Jinchenko was immediately tempted.

  The wages there at 20 cents don't sound low, and they are rising every year. However, inflation is serious, and the actual purchasing power is less than 500 US dollars. Now, when you come to the East, your wages can quadruple.

"Of course, an old expert like you will definitely not care about these wages. You care about your sense of honor and pride. If you come to participate in our project, we will hire you as the deputy chief engineer of our project! "

Qin Tao doesn't have to say who the chief engineer is. After all, the company over there is not Qin Tao's, but inviting Lao Maozi over and giving him the title of deputy chief engineer is definitely not low.

Furthermore, there are many projects in the domestic aviation industry, and there is a serious shortage of manpower to transform the Yunba. When Jinqenko comes, he will definitely take the lead, so let him be the deputy chief designer.

"Yes, you are the deputy chief designer." Mr. Lin nodded. Of course he knew that Qin Tao was poaching people. Moreover, Qin Tao never hired the wrong person. Mr. Lin was fully committed to Qin Tao's decision. Supported.

"Okay, then I'll stay. Being able to transform the An-12 can be considered a memory." Jinchenko nodded in agreement.

 Er Mao doesn’t value these talents anyway. Come to the East and let them feel valued. If you are financially and psychologically satisfied, how can you not stay?

However, Qin Tao's itinerary has to change again. Now that he has recruited Jinqenko, he has to be sent to Shaanxi.

In fact, Yunba was originally developed by Xifei, but after it was completed, it was handed over to Shaanxi Aircraft for production according to the instructions of the superiors. Since then, Shaanxi Aircraft has always regarded Yunba as its main force. Over a long period of time, they have also slowly Slowly improving Yunba, but the real drastic improvement has to be said now.

 Changing the engine and wings is definitely a major facelift. After the improvements, the performance of the Yinba will also improve by leaps and bounds. Therefore, it was also named the Yinjiu.

Since receiving the mission, the R&D staff led by Peng Yunfei have been working hard, but at the same time, they also know that the improvement of this transport aircraft is not as simple as imagined.

 XAC has 603, but Shaanxi Aircraft does not have one. They only have the aircraft factory’s own R&D room. This R&D institution was originally established to understand the design drawings and organize production, and it was definitely not for designing aircraft.

Now that they had such an opportunity, they had to face the difficulties, but they didn't expect that Mr. Qin was so considerate that he actually turned over Lao Maozi's aircraft designer.

When he heard that designers from the Antonov Design Bureau were coming to help, Peng Yunfei was excited. At this time, he stood on the runway and watched from a distance as the Y-8 that was picking up people landed, and then hurriedly greeted it. .

Since we want to transform the Yunba, of course we have to let Lao Maozi experience it. From the capital to Hanzhong, the special plane carrying Lao Maozi is the Yunba. At this time, Jinqinke got off the plane and said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, The performance of this aircraft exceeds my imagination and is a great improvement over our An-12 transport aircraft. It actually has a fully airtight cargo compartment, which surprised us."

When the An-12 was first mapped and imitated, due to insufficient technical capabilities, the performance of the Yun-8 dropped significantly compared to the prototype. For example, the maximum speed of the prototype was 777 kilometers per hour, while the domestically produced model had a maximum speed of 640 kilometers per hour. Kilometers per hour, the prototype has a maximum range of 5,700 kilometers, while the domestic model has only 3,450 kilometers left. Of course, looking at these data, you should know that this is the reason why the engine imitated by mapping is not powerful.

 Fortunately, the load capacity has not decreased and is still 20 tons. As for other things, it can be gradually improved.

 The prototype An-12 does not have an airtight pressurized cargo compartment, so if you want to transport soldiers or other animals, you cannot fly too high. Otherwise, the thin air and low temperatures at high altitudes will put them in danger.

The Yunba C in front of us was modified to address this shortcoming. It has a fully airtight cargo compartment. This not only means that the Yunba can fly at high altitudes with soldiers, but also means that the Yunba can be transformed into a civil aviation regional airliner. .

 At the same time, the hatch structure has also changed from inward opening to outward opening. When opened, there is a ramp, which is very convenient for transporting goods.

It's not that Lao Maozi doesn't have the strength to transform, but it's not necessary. After all, in Lao Maozi, the An-12 was quickly eliminated, but in the East, Yunba is constantly improving, and now, it will make drastic changes. .

"Mr. Qin, welcome to our Shaanxi Fei." Peng Yunfei walked up to greet the guest. Although he was speaking to Qin Tao, his eyes were looking at Lao Maozi. Who were the experts invited by Mr. Qin this time? level?

"Come on, Mr. Peng, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Jinchenko, a pneumatic expert from the Ermao Antonov Design Bureau. He has developed a number of transport aircraft." Qin Tao knew what Peng Yunfei was thinking and immediately introduced him to him. Get up: "Now, ask him to be our designer of Yunjiu, hoping to make our improvement work smoother."

"Mr. Jinqenko?" Peng Yunfei was thinking rapidly in his mind: "I remember that during the Red Empire era, there was an academician there also named Jinqenko."

 “That’s right, it’s the person in front of you.”

What?

Peng Yunfei was shocked, Mr. Qin, you are so awesome, you actually invited all the academicians from Lao Maozi? For a person of this level, Lao Maozi is actually willing to let him run around?

"Mr. Jinqinke, welcome to the East. In our Shaanxi Fei, you are the boss. We will listen to whatever you say." Peng Yunfei was so excited that he was already a little incoherent.

“Peng Gong, please take all the guests to the conference room. Let’s arrange the tasks.” Qin Tao said.

 “Well, okay, everyone, please.”

A large number of old men were walking on the corridor of Shaanfei, pointing and curious about everything here. They came to the conference room that Shaanfei had prepared long ago, made tea, and started in a pleasant atmosphere. Meeting.

"We attach great importance to the Yunjiu project, which is related to the future construction of our army." Qin Tao said: "Take the navy as an example, it will be modified on the basis of Yunjiu into anti-submarine aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne early warning aircraft, etc. Therefore, this project must be completed as soon as possible to ensure quality and quantity.”

This kind of medium-sized tactical transport aircraft may seem like nothing, but it is actually a snake oil. It can perform various tasks and facilitate various modifications. The American C-130 transport aircraft has undergone a large number of modifications.

 The domestic Yunba machine has not been modified much, but when it comes to Yunjiu, various high-tech machines have come out and become a generalist. Now, of course, Qin Tao also hopes that this project can be carried out as soon as possible.

This platform is of great significance.

"Yes, the Air Force also hopes to use this platform to transform various aircraft types. We know that we have a heavy responsibility." Peng Yunfei said: "Now that experts from the Antonov Design Bureau have joined us, it will be even better. We are confident in the modification, but Mr. Qin, we have a doubt."

"explain."

“Currently, the world’s major medium-sized transport aircraft are all equipped with four engines. Would it be inappropriate if we changed it to two engines?”

Now, in China, engines can be used to transform transport aircraft. The D-227 engine has a power output of more than 10,000 horsepower. Two engines are enough for the transport aircraft. There is no need to build four engines. If four engines are used, then It will be a bigger level.

However, seeing that all transport aircraft around the world have four engines, they built two engines, but they felt that it was not safe. If one of them failed, it would be a big trouble.

"As the power of engines increases, the number of engines decreases. It is a trend." Qin Tao said: "There is nothing appropriate or inappropriate about this. Needless to say, our transport aircraft, even passenger aircraft will be modified in this way. Passenger aircraft are not valued more than our transport aircraft." Is it safe?”

Initially, large aircraft with four engines such as the Boeing 707 were required to cross the ocean. This was determined by many reasons. The most important one was the 60-minute rule for twin-engine aircraft, which required twin-engine aircraft to avoid any damage on the route during flight. The distance to the backup airport should not exceed 60 minutes, so that if an engine breaks down, you can fly to the nearest airport within an hour.

There is no problem on land, but where is the airport on the ocean? Therefore, a twin-engine aircraft cannot cross the ocean, even if it has enough range.

However, with the advancement of technology, this requirement is constantly being relaxed. In 1985, 60 minutes was enlarged to 120 minutes, and the Boeing 767 began to fly across the Atlantic. Later, in 1988, it was enlarged to 180 minutes. In this way, twin-engine aircraft are almost It can fly all over the world. In this case, the fuel-consuming four engines are gradually replaced by twin engines.

 This is a trend.

There must be a large number of four-engine passenger aircraft currently in operation, but when the civil aviation fleet eliminates backward models and purchases new aircraft, they will definitely be replaced by twin-engine ones. After all, this operating cost is lower.

 Passenger aircraft have the highest requirements, because once an accident occurs, it will cause a sensation all over the world. An accident on one aircraft may lead to the destruction of the entire brand. Military aircraft are much more tolerant. After all, it is normal for military aircraft to crash a few times.

Now, Qin Tao has proposed the development of passenger aircraft. Passenger aircraft can be modified in this way, and transport aircraft will of course be no problem. Changing four engines to two engines will definitely save fuel, which is equivalent to increasing the range in disguise, which is acceptable.

"However, for the sake of safety, we can also make some reservations when designing. If necessary, we can easily replace it with four engines. Aren't our six-engine turboprops also constantly improving? We also have to give this kind of Engine a chance.”

 Eggs cannot be put in one basket. We have been pinning our hopes on the D-227, but as long as it is not officially put into production, there will still be variables, so we must be prepared.

  The improvement of turboprop VI cannot stop.

The turboprop VI is imitated on the basis of the AI20M used on the An-12 transport aircraft. This engine was designed by the famous Ivchenko-Progress Design Bureau and produced by the Motor Sich Factory. As a single-rotor turboprop engine, its Its performance was not advanced, but its stability was very good, so it became the most produced turboprop engine in the Red Empire era. A total of 14,000 units were produced in the factories in Zaporizhia and Perm.

 There are not many Yunba produced in China, so the output of this engine is not high, but the improvement work has not stopped. After all, this thing belongs to you, and you can avoid being controlled by others at critical times.

The most typical example in this regard is the MA700, which is an advanced regional passenger aircraft in China. When it was developed, it directly used the PW150C engine of Pratt & Whitney Company of Maple Leaf. The maximum power of this engine is 4,600 kilowatts and its fuel consumption is very low. It is an advanced turboprop engine.

 However, when the MA700 was about to make its first flight, the only thing missing was the engine. As a result, it was detained by some people for no reason and was not installed on the MA700.

 You cannot rely on foreigners, you have to rely on self-research!

Although the D-227 engine is produced by Tianjiao Aviation, Qin Tao will not be so short-sighted that he will kill Turboprop VI by promoting this engine. He will even encourage the development of more advanced AEP500 engines, five thousand kilowatts. Turboprop engines are still of great use. Two of them are installed on Yunqi and Xinzhou, and four are installed on Yun8 and Yun9 to meet the power needs of domestic turboprop aircraft.

Hearing what Qin Tao said, Peng Yunfei nodded: "Mr. Qin is right. When we design, we can indeed carry out two plans simultaneously, which is safer."

At this time, Jinchenko also spoke: "Qin, what were you just talking about? Do you want to use this aircraft seat platform to develop an early warning aircraft?"

He can understand electronic warfare and anti-submarine aircraft, but what the **** is this early warning aircraft? Can an aircraft with a load capacity of 20 tons be transformed into an early warning aircraft? Isn't this a joke?

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