Military industrial hegemony

Chapter 681 Are you really going to build an airplane?

Originally, what everyone discussed was over, but Dongzi's words made this informal meeting prolong.

"Brother Chen, do we really want to build airplanes?"

Hearing what Dongzi said, everyone fell silent.Yes, with their capabilities, it is great to build a car. Now they have to start building airplanes. Is this possible?Ma Jun has always been straight-tempered, so he couldn't help but said: "Chenzi, you have to be careful about this. It's not easy for us to build cars. If we build airplanes, can we still bear it?"

"That's right, brother Chen, this plane is not easy to build. Even the price of this plane is two to three hundred million, we can't afford it." The fat man also said.

Seeing everyone's worried expressions, Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Hehe, when we built cars back then, we were just dreaming. We haven't succeeded yet. So don't be afraid, just try it and you'll know."

"Chenzi, you..." Ma Jun was about to speak, but Jiang Chen stopped him with a wave of his hand, "Don't worry, I know what's in my heart. I will take it step by step, and I will definitely not be so risky."

"Step by step, is it rare that those of us who make cars can still make airplanes?" Dongzi asked.

"Hehe, this airplane is actually the same as a car. It is assembled from different parts, but it is relatively more complicated than a car. For example, the tire factory in our factory area can make airplanes. Tire-related research; the automotive glass factory can conduct aircraft glass-related research; the plate factory and the site mechanism factory can also carry out the research and development of the skin and skeleton of the aircraft fuselage. There is also this electronic component laboratory, engine experiment All laboratories can carry out related research work. So relatively speaking, we still have continuity in technology, which has a great advantage." Jiang Chen wanted to explain to everyone.

"Brother Chen, did you think of building an airplane from the very beginning. That's why you separated our parts production plants, just waiting for this moment?" Glasses asked curiously.

Jiang Chen looked at the glasses and shook his head slightly: "You can't say that. The reason why I designed this way was based on the principle of modularization, generalization and standardization. This is also a preparation for our future modernization. As for this Aircraft, none of us has this dream, it’s just that we haven’t made up our minds. Now that we have this initial strength, we’ve proposed it.”

"Chenzi, you have to be careful, this will affect your whole body." Ma Jun worried, he was really frightened by Jiang Chen.In other words, he was fine before, but now that he has a family, a wife and children, he doesn't have so much courage, and it's better to seek stability.

Jiang Chen looked at Ma Jun and said seriously: "Don't worry, I know the seriousness. You were all frightened by my words, and you didn't understand what I said at all. I meant to develop step by step, not all at once. We can’t afford a big plane worth two to three billion yuan.”

Hearing what Jiang Chen said, several people breathed a sigh of relief.The fat man even patted his chest and said, "Brother Chen, you should have said it earlier, you scared me to death."

And Dongzi asked Jiang Chen after heaving a sigh of relief: "Brother Chen, so you already have a development idea, tell us quickly, let us have an idea in our hearts, and be more practical."

After Dongzi finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Jiang Chen, waiting for him to speak.Jiang Chen drank a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then said: "What I said is step by step, from easy to difficult, from simple to complex, and we develop slowly. At the beginning, I planned to produce this light-weight model first. Fixed-wing aircraft and light or medium-sized helicopters. After we have a thorough understanding of the technology, we will grow slowly step by step, and then gradually grow stronger.”

"This method is feasible, but where does our technology come from? We have never been in touch with it." Ma Jun asked first.

Jiang Chen looked at him and replied, "It's the same as when we first produced motorcycles. We first imported relevant technology and production equipment from abroad, and finally realized self-reliance step by step."

"This is an airplane. Will they sell us the technology?" Ma Jun asked again.

Jiang Chen: "Don't worry, this kind of medium and light civil aircraft is not so strictly controlled abroad. Besides, we have a very close relationship with the West now, so it is still very easy for us to buy these technologies."

"As for the price, we are still very weak in foreign exchange. Now a large part of our foreign exchange income has been transferred to the national treasury. If it is too expensive, we cannot afford it." The glasses on the side also seriously analyzed .

"Well, this is a problem." Jiang Chen nodded and said, "But it can't be solved. On the one hand, we can apply for a postponement of the relevant foreign exchange funds. On the other hand, we can negotiate with the other party, and on the one hand, we can strive to obtain the other party's foreign exchange funds." Support and reduce costs. On the other hand, we can sign a contract with them and pay in installments. If it doesn’t work, we can borrow from foreign banks. I believe they will not refuse based on our overseas sales.”

"Brother Chen, our overseas funds..." Fatty reminded.The funds he mentioned were actually the funds he earned in Wa country.Now they are dispersed by Jiang Chen to relevant countries for latent use in the next step.

Jiang Chen shook his head and said, "This money cannot be moved. On the one hand, this money is out of control and cannot be exposed now. On the other hand, I will still use this money in the future."

"I understand." The fat man nodded.

"Brother Chen, we have the technology and the production equipment, but we don't have the relevant talents. We can't really let these car workers build airplanes." Dongzi asked Jiang Chen his question.

Jiang Chen had already thought about this problem.He smiled at Dongzi and asked back, "Where do the people who produce cars come from?"

When Jiang Chen made such a point, Dongzi immediately responded, "You mean that on the one hand, we let foreign manufacturers train relevant personnel for us, and on the other hand, we recruit people from relevant domestic units?"

Seeing Jiang Chen nodding his head, Dongzi frowned and said, "But, after all, this is an aircraft maker. Can his unit let him go? Even if he can let him go, will the country allow us to poach corners?"

Jiang Chen shook his head and said, "Of course the country is unwilling, but our current aviation industry has fallen into a trough, and many projects are either stopped or delayed. Now these researchers and related experts have nothing to do, and even Some of them can’t even pay their wages. At this time, we will take the initiative to share these burdens and let these people be supported by us. I believe the higher authorities will agree.”

Hearing Jiang Chen's answer, Dongzi stopped asking, but looked at Fatty.The fat man understood and then asked Jiang Chen: "I just have one question, we produced it, can it be sold, where will it be sold, and who will it be sold to?"

"Hehe, yes, it can be sold for sure. With the development of society and economy, airplanes will become an important means of transportation in the future, so the aviation market is promising. As for who to sell to, all domestic units, airlines, and the military will Interested. As for foreign countries, there are more." Jiang Chen said to himself.

(End of this chapter)