The engine problem cannot be solved in a short time. Just spending money on this thing is not enough, but spending money on it is the first prerequisite.
State-run research institutions in the 1990s obviously did not have this condition.
In his previous life, Yao Yuan had been engaged in technical research work for half his life. Most of his time was in research institutions affiliated with central enterprises. He was very aware of this difficult history.
During the meeting, Yao Yuan learned that the Chang'an Aviation Engine Plant had continued to localize the Spey engine. The deputy director of the Chang'an Aviation Engine Plant was briefing on the relevant situation.
Private enterprises are not allowed to participate in such meetings, but Chunfeng Academy of Science is different because it has the endorsement of the army. In addition, he is the shareholder and operator of New United Airlines, and he has a closer relationship with the army before. These issues
Nothing will be an obstacle.
The deputy director of Chang'an Aviation Engine Plant said, "...Currently we have invested three million in the localization project of the Spey engine, and are fully promoting the localization of the Spey engine to ensure the progress of the research and development of new fighter jets..."
"I'm sorry." Yao Yuan, who had been listening silently, stopped writing and suddenly raised his hand to interrupt the deputy director.
Everyone looked at Yao Yuan, puzzled.
Yao Yuan asked the deputy director, "Sorry, how much money did you just say you invested?"
The deputy director raised his chin slightly, with piercing eyes in his deep-set eye sockets, and said proudly, "Three million yuan."
"Three million?" Yao Yuan asked again.
The deputy factory director nodded affirmatively, as if he was afraid that Yao Yuan would not believe it, and pointed at the report and said, "Yes, it is three million, and part of it was collected by all our employees in the factory. It cannot be faked!"
Yao Yuan stopped talking.
The atmosphere quietly cooled down, and many people were drumming in their hearts. Could it be that the Chang'an Aircraft Ship Plant really reported false data? In order to cooperate with the Chunfeng Academy of Sciences, we can't commit fraud!
Director Chen quickly said, "Director Yao, this cannot be fake. If you don't believe it, you can go to the aviation engine factory to investigate. The Sibei engine localization project is a key project and is a priority."
Zhong Weiguo could clearly feel that Yao Yuan's mood had dropped, and he even showed signs of anger. He whispered, "Xiao Yao, if you don't believe it, I'll have someone investigate."
At this time, Yao Yuan was immersed in sad emotions. He didn't know how to face such a cruel reality, even if he was reincarnated.
A key project that is enough to promote the development of military engine technology for at least one generation has only invested 3 million yuan!
And some of it is funded by employees!
Without him, there is no money!
He was more than sad.
As early as the late 1970s and early 1980s, Changan Aviation Engine Plant had assembled the Spey engine and completed flight tests in the UK. Unfortunately, due to some reasons, the localization process was interrupted for more than ten years.
After such a delay, it was not until the first decade of the 21st century that the Flying Leopard fighter jets could use the domestically produced Spey engine, which took 27 years!
"Buying is worse than renting" has killed people, and some people should be crushed to ashes!
Yao Yuan suddenly came to his senses and realized that everyone had misunderstood. He waved his hands and shook his head and said, "No, no, three million is too little, too little, too little. This amount of money is only enough to do a few wind tunnel tests."
, too little!”
The research and development expenditure for a new turbofan engine can easily reach hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. It is good to be able to complete the development within the budget. In many cases, additional budget is unavoidable.
Although the localization of the Spey engine is not a new model in the true sense, the cost of a mere three million Chinese dollars is shockingly small.
Everyone suddenly realized that it was not questioning, but thinking that the investment was too little!
Zhong Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief, Director Chen breathed a sigh of relief, the deputy director of Chang'an Aircraft Factory breathed a sigh of relief, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
He Xueli lowered her head, her mood not too high.
Three million Hua Xia coins is about a month's expenses for the top richest people in Hong Kong, but this money here is the entire research and development funds for a key aviation development project.
Not to mention, Yao Yuan's Boeing 747-400 special plane costs at least 800,000 Chinese dollars for one takeoff and landing in China. This does not include depreciation and losses, it is only the apparent cost.
Foreigners can't understand why the Chinese were able to develop the atomic bomb in such a difficult environment, and they will never understand.
Zhong Weiguo knew that the time had come to attack the local tycoons, so he jokingly said, "Dean Yao, how about you invest some money?"
"Okay, Chunfeng Academy of Science will first spend 300 million, and we will add more when it is spent." Yao Yuan said without even thinking about it.
The deputy director of Chang'an Aviation Development Factory felt a little tinnitus at that moment, "How many, how much?"
"The first batch of funds is 300 million." Yao Yuan said clearly.
Except for Yao Yuan and Zhong Weiguo, everyone else was shocked and gasped.
Zhong Weiguo asked, "What are the conditions?"
At this time, only he could still talk to Yao Yuan as usual, the others had already fainted.
With 300 million, we can buy the Chang'an Aviation Hair Factory and still have money left over.
Yao Yuan told the truth, "The civilian model technology belongs to the Chunfeng Academy of Sciences."
Zhong Weiguo waited for a long time and found that Yao Yuan did not continue. He asked strangely, "Is it that simple?"
In fact, it is not simple anymore, but for military industrial enterprises, this is simplicity.
"Well, it's that simple." Yao Yuan nodded affirmatively.
He nodded to everyone and said, "The Spey engine has the same technical level as the F404 turbofan engine of the American Pratt & Whitney Company, and is superior to the F404 turbofan engine in terms of maximum thrust and fuel consumption. The Spey engine is also the first turbofan engine obtained by our country.
Fan engine, this engine has a wide range of uses. Not only is it used on a variety of aircraft models, but its naval models are also purchased in large quantities by Japan and used in many of their newly built destroyers and frigates. As we all know, the Spey series
There are two types of engines: military and civilian. The Chunfeng Academy of Sciences has invested funds and technical personnel with the Chang'an Aviation Development Plant to localize the Spey engine. Of course, we have something to ask for. This condition is what I just said, the technology of all civilian models developed.
It belongs to Chunfeng Academy of Sciences, and new technology patents in the civilian field belong to Chunfeng Academy of Sciences. Of course, Chunfeng Academy of Sciences will pay relevant patent fees in accordance with market rules."
All military technology can be converted to civilian use, but not all civilian technology can be converted to military use. Yao Yuan said this and expressed enough sincerity to Chang'an Aviation Development Factory.
In fact, neither Zhong Weiguo nor Chang'an Aircraft Factory care about technologies that can be converted to civilian use. They are key military factories and have only one purpose for surviving - to provide products needed by the troops. They are not to provide products for the market.
The military-to-civilian transformation is carried out with great vigor, but the actual results are not satisfactory. More and more people realize that without state-funded military enterprises, it is difficult to continue to focus on the development of military equipment.
Zhong Weiguo said, "I think it is possible. In terms of the current trend, this is a win-win situation. Chang'an Aviation Engine Plant and Chunfeng Academy of Sciences are cooperating on the localization project of Spey engine. One project and two lines advance each other and each gets what it deserves."
The deputy director of Chang'an Aviation Engine Factory had calmed down at this time and said, "President Yao, as long as military technology is not excluded, our Chang'an Aviation Engine Factory will have no problem at all. I would like to express my opinion on behalf of Chang'an Aviation Engine Factory."
, all civilian technologies and civilian models derived from the Spey engine project belong to the Chunfeng Academy of Science, and we don’t want a penny.”
Yao Yuan said without hesitation, "Okay, then it's settled."