Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 285 Explosive Things

"The data for the Type A transport aircraft is benchmarked against Aramco's next-generation strategic transport aircraft, intended to replace the C-141!"

“America’s current transport aircraft system is quite complicated…” Li Song then explained America’s current transport aircraft system.

"This type of transport aircraft can land at temporary military airfields on the front lines, and it can also take off and land at field airfields!"

"It's very flexible, but it still has some shortcomings in transporting ultra-large equipment!" Li Song continued.

Chief Engineer Ma's eyes widened even more. Although he had long known that the person behind the boss was not simple, hearing the words spoken by the boss made him realize that it was even more extraordinary!
"Therefore, the B-type transport aircraft was developed based on this."

"These types of transport aircraft are designed for transporting ultra-large equipment."

"For example, rockets, heavy artillery, air defense missile vehicles, and air defense radar."

"The anti-aircraft missile vehicle and the anti-aircraft radar can be put into the cargo hold as a whole!"

"Once we reach our destination, we can quickly deploy!"

"This is comparable to the AN124 that the Flying Bear has just developed, but our transport aircraft design is superior, especially in subsequent upgrades!" Li Song continued.

Li Song had considered using the technology of strategic bombers now.

However, the mainland does not currently have a great need for strategic bombers.

Because the current domestic strategy is a defensive strategy.

Moreover, with the new fighter jets, there are no major problems with homeland defense.

The Russian bear and the American are locked in a fierce battle right now, so there's no need for them to stand out and become a laughing stock!
Moreover, the production technology of these transport aircraft also helped in the later production of large bombers.

Moreover, Li Song knew the future direction of warfare: it was moving towards stealth, electronic warfare, and unmanned warfare.

The strategic bombers in the back appeared to be more aggressive.

Because after electronic and unmanned systems are deployed, the era of energy weapons will follow.

Electromagnetic guns, laser cannons, and all-electronic interference shielding.

If electronic technology lags behind, it's like being blind; even the most powerful equipment will be useless.

In that case, others will be able to see your every move, but you won't be able to see their actions at all.

Strategic bombers serve primarily as a deterrent.

However, once strategic bombers are deployed, missiles are relatively more convenient.

Moreover, in the era of stealth fighters, such large strategic bombers would be easy targets.

It's just that unless it's a full-scale war, there's no way to shoot down the enemy's strategic bombers!
In the event of a full-scale war, these strategic bombers would be the first targets of attack!

Furthermore, later on, there are hypersonic and stealth drones.

Not to mention hypersonic stealth drones in space.

Stealth fighter in space!

Now Li Song could bring out strategic bombers, such as the Tu-160 that Russia made its maiden flight this year, but that would be too conspicuous and might drag the mainland into a three-way power struggle.

If the mainland were to join the Three Kingdoms struggle at this time, it would be in a very passive position.

The main problem is that the mainland economy hasn't picked up yet!
The two big brothers vying for supremacy each have a group of underlings!
Transport aircraft are purely defensive in nature, and even if they were developed now, their impact wouldn't be significant, but they could improve one's own equipment manufacturing technology.

Look at Russia and the US now; how many allies and how many military bases do these two countries have?

Since the mainland has no overseas military bases, developing this type of transport aircraft will not pose a significant threat to either country!

Moreover, the main policy in mainland China now is defensive.

"Boss, you know so much!" Chief Engineer Ma couldn't help but say admiringly.
"Set aside some people to work on helicopters!"

"Regarding the large transport aircraft, you should consult with your superiors to see which one to prioritize."

"Then you can first thoroughly understand the technology!"

"Once we master the core technologies for manufacturing aircraft, it will be easier to design and manufacture other aircraft in the future."

"The turboprop engine for the carrier-based aircraft can be manufactured by another factory!"

"Anyway, none of the technologies related to this turboprop engine and the two transport aircraft have been patented!"

“The general-purpose helicopter has been patented!” Li Song didn’t mind that Chief Engineer Ma contacted the higher-ups, since these people were originally brought in by the higher-ups.

"it is good!"

"I'll get the manpower ready right away!" Chief Engineer Ma knew that the pressure was on him again, but he was very excited!
Because they can produce so many aircraft, there are many technologies involved that they have never encountered before.

For someone who develops aircraft, nothing is more exciting than being able to learn these advanced technologies.

"Boss, the ground tests of the Starshine small jet airliner are going smoothly, and we expect to begin flight tests by the end of the month!"

"If everything goes smoothly, the final design should be completed by the end of April or the beginning of May!"

"Then we can apply for the European airworthiness certificate and flight permit!" Chief Engineer Ma brought another piece of good news.

"After the design is finalized, we'll produce two. One will be used for business jets carrying passengers to the mainland, and the other for business jets flying from the mainland to Hong Kong!" Li Song certainly wouldn't register the planes under his personal name; he would register them directly under the company's name! "Okay!" Chief Engineer Ma nodded!
Li Song watched the aircraft's ground tests from the control tower for a while longer.

The testing of aircraft is actually quite tedious. Pilots repeatedly execute the same commands, and observers repeatedly collect data.

"In addition, we can produce some aircraft for testing in May, such as fatigue testing and gravity testing!" Chief Engineer Ma added.

Li Song nodded. These aircraft used for testing are mainly just airframes and do not include engines or anything like that.

"In addition, in May, and at the end of this month, we will begin assembling medium- and long-range passenger aircraft, and we expect to complete the assembly by the end of March."

"If everything goes smoothly, after the Xinghui small jet technology film model in May, the medium- and long-range passenger aircraft will be able to conduct ground tests!" Chief Engineer Ma knew that it was thanks to the readily available parts that they were able to produce them. If Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Company had to manufacture the parts for the two aircraft, it would have taken an unknown amount of time.

"At the latest, by the end of the year, our airport's engine workshop will be able to start producing engines!" Chief Engineer Ma said that the latest it could be is July or August, depending on the construction of the factory and the debugging of the manufacturing equipment!

"Very good!" Li Song knew this was for the best.

"The 10,000-ton hydraulic press in Chengdu will be put into production by the end of this year at the latest."

"Now many equipment manufacturers are eyeing this machine—ultra-large thermal power equipment, ultra-large chemical equipment, ultra-large metallurgical equipment!" Chief Engineer Ma learned even more during his work report!

Chief Engineer Ma maintained communication with higher-level departments. Previously, Chief Engineer Ma had been worried about the aircraft's main beam and landing gear, so he knew about the 10,000-ton forging press.

"Hmm!" Li Song nodded without saying anything more.

Chief Engineer Ma was unaware that the technology for large-scale chemical equipment in China was provided by Li Song.

In addition, steam catapults also require such equipment to be manufactured.

"Hold a gala during the Spring Festival, and then we'll allocate houses."

"I estimate that the two buildings in Shanghai will be completed in another two or three months!"

"Everyone should keep an eye on things during the renovation!" Li Song did this to boost morale!
"Of course, those who haven't been allocated a house yet aren't in a hurry."

"More houses will be completed gradually." The first two buildings only have 120 units.

Each building has two elevators serving four households!
They are all large apartments with three bedrooms and two living rooms, totaling 120 square meters, and they even thoughtfully designed the balconies to be converted into small bedrooms.

The design requirements were put forward by Li Song: the secondary bedroom should be relatively small, the master bedroom should be relatively large, and the living room and dining room should be relatively large, with most of them being large open-plan spaces.

This type of house has a high utilization rate.

"Thank you, boss!" Chief Engineer Ma was also very happy, after all, the people who came here with him had endured a lot of gossip.

Those who stayed in Shanghai can't change their minds now, there's nothing to do there right now, and the cooperation with McDonnell Douglas hasn't been finalized yet!
The assembled aircraft that McDonnell Douglas put forward first are not good enough for the mainland, and the DC-10 series of aircraft has not yet been finalized.

Moreover, the technical personnel and employees at Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant are rapidly improving their knowledge.

Those who stay behind not only have no opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills, but their skills also become increasingly rusty over time!

This will cause the gap between the two sides to widen.

"Let's do a quick count to see how many workers and companies were involved in building our factory."

"They've worked hard too, I'll prepare some benefits for them later."

"Let's distribute them during the Chinese New Year!"

"I originally wanted to give them money, but the money might not even reach them after it gets to the company!" Li Song originally wanted to give these people money, after all, they really worked hard for the construction of the factory.

However, spending money has a huge impact on the entire system.

We're both involved in construction, so why do you get to receive so much money?

The difference in "welfare" is just the items given out; this is something the client (Party A) is giving out!

Moreover, it's difficult to collect and redistribute the items.

Of course, the statistics that Li Song mentioned were actually just for the construction company to submit, but Chief Engineer Ma was the one who communicated with them.

Because Chief Engineer Ma is in charge of the Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant.

The two sides are usually in contact and communicating.

"Locally?" Chief Engineer Ma, being a shrewd individual, asked upon hearing this.

"You decide what to do!"

"Thank you, boss! Thank you, boss!" Chief Engineer Ma naturally knew that Li Song had entrusted him with this decision.

Chief Engineer Ma felt it was good to work with such a boss because, as the actual manager of Chang'an Aircraft Manufacturing Plant, he had a lot of contact with the local area.

We need to take care of every aspect. If the boss doesn't provide it, it might have some negative impact on our later dealings with local authorities!
Li Song knew, of course, that society was based on personal connections, no matter where it was.

Don't think that Amei has no decency.

It can only be said that some people cannot reach that level. Look at the various gatherings, charity auctions, and donations that Ami has.

If you're not on the same level as someone, they won't invite you, and of course you'll feel it's a lack of courtesy.

(End of this chapter)