Chapter 185: First flight underway! Our 100% self-developed large aircraft? Judgment is coming!
Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation, inside the office of the administrative building.
Looking at the already empty room and the background where Xu Qianren left without even looking back.
now.
Charles Borden's face was filled with disbelief, and he kept muttering, "You will regret this, and you Daxia will regret it too!"
He really couldn't believe that Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation could really produce an aircraft engine that was better than their "CFM International Engines" company!
After all, how many years has Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation been established? Even how long is the history of aviation engine research and development in Daxia?
Even the military large transport aircraft Y-20 just had its first flight a few days ago. What makes you dare to say that?
You know, a commercial aircraft engine with high reliability cannot be developed easily just by talking about it.
And because of the special high-specification requirements of civil airliners, even if you install a military engine from a transport aircraft, which airline would dare to buy your civil airliner?
After all, some large transport aircraft consume more than ten tons of fuel per hour, and no airline can afford to spend that much money. The operating cost is two to three times that of ordinary passenger/cargo planes.
Even if you give your plane away for free, no one will buy it, just like it is impossible for an ordinary person to buy a family car that consumes 20 to 30 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
Overcoming each difficulty in commercial aero engines requires a long period of accumulation, and it takes bit by bit of trial and verification to get an optimal data range. Only by climbing up step by step can one reach the final peak. It is impossible to achieve it in one go.
unless.
"Which aerospace company got involved?" Charles Borden muttered to himself, mentioning the names of several giants. "The IAE Alliance is unlikely. I haven't heard any movement from RR Aviation recently."
"Could it be the Motor Sich Aero-Engine Company from the Russians?"
After the cooperation with CFM was cancelled, he had been hearing a rumor in the industry that there was some close contact between COMAC and a certain aero-engine giant, and both parties were willing to reach a good cooperation.
Therefore, Charles Borden always believed that other "aero engine giants" offered better conditions, which made Daxia turn to the other side and completely abandon the "CFM" company's plan.
However, he still had a doubt in his heart: "Our company can also provide the lowest discount and the greatest degree of cooperation."
"Even building a final assembly plant in Daxia is negotiable... Logically speaking, it's impossible to be so decisive."
If he were in the position of Daxia Commercial Aircraft, even if the conditions offered by companies like Madasia were more attractive, he would not reject any cooperation proposal from CFM as he does now. He would definitely mediate and negotiate with each other to choose the best cooperation partner.
But judging from the current situation, it seems that this is not the case at all. Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation completely looks down on the 'CFM' company.
Or maybe their company absolutely cannot afford this condition, so there is no need to negotiate at all.
Then, Charles Borden only had one possibility left in his mind, which was also the only possible explanation he thought: "Which company did it that even sold the aeroengine technology directly to Daxia?"
Unless a company sold the "commercial aviation engine" technology to Daxia as a package, Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation would have the confidence to say such bold words.
"Is this crazy? Don't you know how serious the consequences of doing this are?"
"Do they think Daxia is just an ordinary competitor?" Charles Borden gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to tear everything here to pieces.
Daxia is not a catfish that can stimulate the sluggishness of the entire industry. It is a hidden dragon, an overlord that can directly devour everything.
Once Daxia gains a firm foothold in the field of civil airliners, not only will aviation engine giants like CFM and GE have a hard time, but even Airbus and Boeing will definitely not be able to make ends meet.
It is foreseeable that most of the market share will fall into their hands in the future.
Who did it? Who released this hungry dragon?
Daxia is now ready to eat, and its appetizers will be the world's aviation giants!
next to.
A few kilometers away from the administrative building, in a huge factory building.
As the aircraft manufacturing and assembly plant of COMAC, it is extremely busy here.
Xu Qianren, along with several assistants, wearing a red safety helmet and holding a notebook full of words, was conducting detailed research in the factory.
After all, after the successful test run of the "Aero Engine", the next step for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China will be to enter the formal first flight phase!
All verification and construction processes must be accelerated, even if any slight mistake is the fault of General Manager Xu Qianren.
In the middle of the factory, the prototype of a large passenger aircraft appears. Dozens of senior engineers are holding blueprints and rivets, constantly measuring or hammering on the fuselage, and making corrections and calculations on the fuselage strength at any time.
Watching this scene, Xu Qianren quietly came to an old man who was staring at the scene intently.
"Old Qin, how is the main structure?"
Xu Qianren looked up at this extremely spectacular scene, and then asked: "When will the 'main part' be completely offline?"
The engine of a civil airliner is certainly the top priority of the entire research and development process, but the fuselage and other conditions cannot be ignored.
It also includes software and hardware such as flight control and automatic cruise system, which are very important research and development keys for civil airliners.
After all, this is not a military aircraft. Civil airliners are aircraft for commercial purposes, so its simplicity, durability, safety, efficiency and other aspects must be taken into consideration. If any of these aspects is seriously lacking, it will appear to be a failure under the "barrel effect".
Therefore, before obtaining the "super-large passenger aircraft technology", COMAC planned to just design an aircraft independently, and purchase engines and other parts from CFM International Engine Company for use.
After all, everything from start to finish is 100% self-developed, and the energy and time required are really too great.
Hear this.
Qin Huaichang beside him came to his senses and glanced at Xu Qianren: "How did you find time to come here? Is that foreign devil gone?"
Then he answered the question: "In terms of the body construction, it is basically almost done, and the next step is the overall strength inspection and testing."
It’s not like they haven’t built this kind of large civil airliner before in Daxia, but this is the first time such a large airliner as the C919 has been built.
Now, with a complete set of technical data, the progress of research and development and construction has naturally advanced by leaps and bounds, and it is difficult not to be fast.
Suddenly, Qin Huaichang continued to mutter: "By the way, what is that guy Boden doing here again this time?"
"Or do you want us to buy their CFM engines?"
He knew very well what this person wanted to do at COMAC. He wanted COMAC to use the integrated engine system provided by CFM. This kind of thing happened more than once or twice in the past few months.
After all, if all the aircraft manufactured by Daxia Commercial Aircraft Corporation in the future adopt their CFM aviation engine system, what a huge market it will be and how much revenue it can bring every year?
With such huge profits, how could these greedy Westerners not be envious?
But he didn't know what the other party said this time.
"You guessed it right. They still want us to buy engines." Xu Qianren smiled helplessly, "And they also said that without the aircraft engines they provide, we will never get the 'airworthiness certificate' from Europe and the United States."
This is also true. It is extremely difficult for Daxia to obtain airworthiness certificates for these areas.
Hear the words.
"What's the big deal?" Qin Huaichang curled his lips and said indifferently, "Even if we rely solely on the market of Daxia to fully meet the demand, do we need their airworthiness certificate?"
"Do they really think the world can't get along without them? Even without the airworthiness certificates for these regions, we at Daxia Commercial Aircraft can still live comfortably."
These Western countries always have this attitude, and seem to look upon the rest of the world with a sense of 'contempt'.
Even if there is no airworthiness certificate, what does it matter? The domestic demand is enough for Daxia Commercial Aircraft to maintain a high growth rate of profits.
Moreover, it sounds as if you can get it by honestly using the engines provided by CFM. Others have been talking about help but never said that you can definitely get it.
This kind of word game has been overused for a long time.
In fact, whether a civil airliner is 100% produced in the same country is not an issue at all. The most critical issue is who this country is.
"I know, so I sent him away." Xu Qianren continued to ask: "Old Qin, how long do you expect the C919 to be able to make its first flight?"
After the main body is built, the engine will be installed, and ground tests can be carried out before entering the first flight stage.
He couldn't wait to give CFM and others a slap in the face. Daxia couldn't produce a reliable large civil airliner in 20 years?
Now, they, Daxia Commercial Aircraft, will build it for you to see!
"Soon." Qin Huaichang thought for a moment, then said: "The first flight test can be carried out next month, or at the end of this month." This time seems very fast, but with complete research and development ideas and experience, the bigger problem is actually the manufacturing of qualified parts.
At this time, Xu Qianren hurriedly said: "It would be best if the first flight could be carried out at the end of the month. This day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
If you can complete the first flight before the end of the month, that would be the best time to choose for the first flight.
There couldn't be a more appropriate time.
"I understand." Qin Huaichang nodded.
What day is it at the end of the month? Daxia’s birthday!
By then, Daxia Commercial Aircraft should also send a gift to the people of the whole country in advance.
at the same time.
the other side.
Eagle sauce, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse.
LLNL laboratory, inside the senior staff dormitory.
"Who did Lucy learn to knit from?"
“Did you learn this from your mom when you were in your hometown in the northwest?” Lu Ze looked at the dress Lucy sent him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
No wonder Lucy was so mysterious today, it turned out she was planning to give herself this gift.
But, when did she learn to knit from her mother? And she knitted quite well. I never knew that her dull little head had such a talent.
"But...she should have waited a few months before giving it to me." Lu Ze touched its heavy texture and carefully put it in the closet.
If she were to go out in this weather, Lucy would probably have to go to the hospital to visit him.
Then he took a look at the picture on the light screen.
At this moment.
The puppet was driving a car, rushing to a location, which was the guardhouse in the police station.
"We have to hurry over there to prevent any changes."
Lu Ze had to ensure Buhler's safety. If he was in urgent danger, the puppet would use some means to bring him out.
Whether using the 'invisibility cloak' to go in stealthily and release him secretly, or releasing all the detainees in the police station during the chaos and taking Buller away directly, both are good options.
After a while.
New York Police Detention Center.
In a detention room of less than a few square meters, there is a table and several chairs, which is the standard configuration for interrogating prisoners.
At this time, Buller had heavy shackles and handcuffs on his ankles and hands, and this independent and small room was used to detain him alone.
Even in this area of less than a few square meters, there are more than ten cameras to prevent him from making any noise.
At this time.
"You're lucky." The sheriff, who was pregnant for ten months, seemed happy for him. "You can still live for a long time. You're really lucky."
Listening to these words that seemed to carry 'sarcasm'.
"I just didn't want to get out alive." Buller said calmly, raised his head and chuckled, "So, even if I only have one hour left to live, it doesn't matter to me."
The moment he chose to stand up, he knew that his hope of getting out alive was very slim.
He knows the darkness of the Eagle Sauce and can kill you silently at any time.
Ever since his previous experience in the small town of Livermore, he had deeply understood that in this place, life and death were just a matter of thought for these "capitalists".
This time the incident has reached Wall Street, so it would be normal for me to be suddenly declared dead here.
"No." The man shook his finger and looked at him with a playful expression: "We Eagles believe in 'democracy' and 'rule of law'."
"And we abolished the death penalty in New York State two years ago. You will just stay in prison forever. We will not 'kill innocent people indiscriminately.'"
But the prisons here are all "private prisons". If the capitalists want to place people in there to torture a prisoner, wouldn't that be a piece of cake?
In prison, this "black man" will only live a life worse than death, and he wishes he could commit suicide at any time. However, whether he can succeed in dying depends on the mood of these capitalists.
"Enjoy your last few days in the detention center. You will have a public trial next week."
It seemed that the white sheriff just wanted to come and laugh at this "low-class" black man and despise his previous stupid "protest march".
Dozens of financial giants from Wall Street have filed a joint lawsuit, accusing the black man named "Buler" of being directed by them.
They have invaded their private property without cause, hindered their normal operations, threatened personal safety and private property, and are responsible for all those injured or killed in the riot.
Yes, all those who were beaten to death for no reason or accidentally fell to death in this riot will be blamed on Buller.
The amount of compensation is a long string of countless zeros, and the sentence is more than hundreds of years.
"Judge me?" Buller seemed to have heard something funny, and smiled contemptuously: "You are not worthy."
He is not even afraid of death, so what else can scare him?
What's more, he never thought that he did anything wrong. Even the tens of thousands of people who initiated the march and launched the "Occupy Wall Street" movement did nothing wrong.
Those who are wrong are the elites standing on the high-rise buildings on both sides, and those capitalists on Wall Street.
For their own greed, they recklessly reaped the wealth of the whole world, and finally threw all the problems to ordinary people and third world countries during the financial crisis.
Capital is what should be judged the most.
Capital should be put in shackles and stand in court to be judged by everyone.
"Let me tell you one last thing." The sheriff squatted down with a fake smile, took out a black cylindrical object from his arms, and stabbed it into Buller's abdomen through a thick towel.
"Any history will only be 'judged' by the victors, and capital is the 'victor' of the country of Eagle Sauce."
A strong electric current came, and even flashes of blue electric sparks appeared throughout the room.
It took only a moment for Buhler to be knocked unconscious, and there wasn't even a trace of injury on his skin.
"Don't worry, this is just the most common 'experience' you will have in the future."
"I told you, you're lucky, you'll live a long time."
He collected the electric baton and walked out of the detention room.
This guy cannot die now, at least not until the charges against the capital on Wall Street are cleared. It is not the time for this "black man" to die.
(PS: It’s the last day of the month!! Please give me your monthly pass!!! They are all about to expire, please give me some if you have any!!)
(End of this chapter)