Chapter 1390 Infinite Scenery 10
As for the future direction of aerospace development, Bao Zixuan really can’t give any specific answer. After all, when traveling through time, Musk's rocket company had just been able to achieve rocket recovery. And after multiple launches, the cost of rocket launches has been reduced to a level that is the envy of all major space powers. It proves that the technology is absolutely feasible. If Heiyun Group wants to enter the field of rocket research and development, it will inevitably develop in this direction.
In fact, since the United States landed on the moon in 1969, rocket technology has not made much progress in the next 50 years. Even if the rocket can be recycled and used again, that is just an improvement in software and control systems. There is not much in-depth research and development on rocket thrust and working principles, and it seems that it has entered a bottleneck period.
But directly allowing flying saucers to achieve interstellar flight has only appeared in film and television works. So it’s really hard to give a positive answer; after all, everything is just an expectation and an outlook.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "It's really hard to answer this. After all, Heiyun Group has no relevant research and development plans in the aerospace field. There is an essential difference between aerospace and aviation. At least the technical difficulty is increasing geometrically. Therefore, I can't give any answers yet. A clear answer, but if there is a chance in the future, I think Heiyun Group will give it a try."
"As for whether the flying saucer can achieve interstellar flight, we cannot yet give an accurate answer. However, after wind tunnel testing and other comprehensive evaluations, as long as the engine power is sufficient and the speed can reach the second cosmic speed, there is still no problem in flying to the moon. . But if you want to land on Mars, you need to make more preparations."
"But when the time is right, or the technology meets the requirements, I think Heiyun Group, and myself, are still willing to try this."
There is no point in denying it. After all, Heiyun Group is already preparing to enter the aerospace field. Moreover, all major U.S. military industry giants have their own aerospace departments. If Heiyun Group wants to develop these, there won't be much problem. Many countries may still want them to do this; aerospace is a very expensive and energy-consuming thing.
Even the mighty United States was unable to withstand the moon landing; the Soviet Union's space hegemony with the United States almost exhausted its national strength.
Heiyun Group is just a company, even if it is very profitable, but for aerospace engineering, it is still stretched thin. Therefore, regarding aerospace engineering, it does not currently cause fear among major powers.
But everything has to have a degree. Once the Heiyun Group masters advanced aerospace technology, it is estimated that European and American countries will have different ideas. Of course, these are all things for later!
In fact, there is a very meaningful thing at this Paris Air Show. The Chinese delegation came to France for the first time to participate in the air show. Combined with participating in the Olympic Games a year ago, it can be said that after the reform and opening up, China's exchanges with the world, especially the contacts between European and American powers, are gradually increasing.
As an aviation professional, Bao Zixuan certainly knew that in 1985, China Aviation Enterprises organized a group to participate in the Paris Air Show for the first time, displaying various aircraft models and pictures reflecting the development of China's aviation industry.
The true demonstration of its strength came two years later. On June 11, 1987, China Aviation Industry participated in the Paris Air Show with a real aircraft for the first time. China Airlines presented 19 types of aircraft, missiles and engines to France. These include JJ 7, Qiang 5III, Yun 12, Yun 8, Zhi 9, Pili 2, etc. It is worth mentioning that the JJ-7 is the first supersonic fighter trainer aircraft independently developed by China based on the J-7II aircraft.
Even if there is no delegation participating in the exhibition, reporters will come to interview. After all, paying attention to international aviation trends; understanding the true strength of other countries is also looking for your own shortcomings.
A reporter from Xinhua News Agency stood up and asked: "Hello, Mr. Bao Zixuan! I am a reporter from Xinhua News Agency. What do you think of China's first participation in the Paris Air Show? Or do you have any valuable advice for me? Comrades."
Hearing this, everyone held their breath; they all wanted to hear what Bao Zixuan said about China Aviation Industry. Mainland China's economy has developed rapidly in recent years, and its technological level has skyrocketed. Perhaps it is not a threat to developed countries in Europe and the United States now; but at this rate, it will be a matter of time before they catch up.
As the first person to invest in mainland China, Bao Zixuan has a very good understanding of mainland technology, especially the level of the aviation industry. This is a good opportunity to at least find out what the general level is.
Bao Zixuan was also a little embarrassed, and he really didn't know how to answer for a moment. In fact, in order to avoid suspicion, this time except for the two exhibition halls of Heiyun and United Airlines, I didn’t go anywhere else. To help your colleagues, you will definitely not just do the work of showing off. But now everyone is looking at him and must answer truthfully.
Bao Zixuan thought for a while and said: "I have invested in some factories in China, but they are all industrial enterprises such as home appliances, toys, automobiles, and basic materials. At present, I really don't know much about the level of China's aviation industry."
"But I think Mainland China has already imported aero engines from the UK, so the overall level should not be very bad. As for the rest, it's really hard to answer. I am an engineer; I will not make any judgments or judgments without factual basis. evaluate."
Although the answer is very simple, there is still a lot of information in it. That is, as early as 1975, the British company Rolls-Royce had reached a cooperation with China Mainland, selling engine technology and production lines to the other party.
Therefore, if there is any cooperation between Heiyun Group and China Mainland in the aviation field, there is nothing wrong with it. After all, British companies had already cooperated with it ten years ago. Is it true that only the state officials are allowed to set fires, but the people are not allowed to light lamps? This seems not to be the case in the world.
At the same time, it also reassured European and American companies. After all, the sale of British aircraft engines to China Aerospace was not a particularly successful transaction, but the effect did not meet expectations. It shows from the side that the current aviation industry in mainland China is not very mature.
Questions need to continue, and just now can only be regarded as a small episode.
Folha de São Paulo is Brazil's largest circulation newspaper; it was founded in 1921.
South America's international status is at best better than Africa's. There are no developed countries in itself, and its economic development is relatively backward. However, Brazil has been developing rapidly in recent years; at least the aviation industry has made great progress.
A reporter from the Sao Paulo Folha newspaper stood up and asked: "Hello, Mr. Bao Zixuan! I am a reporter from the Sao Paulo Folha newspaper. As far as I know, the first external customer of Heiyun aviation engines is Embraer. I don’t know how you evaluate Brazil. Aviation industry; or in other words, there are still places worth exploring in depth in the future.”
To put it bluntly, this is also an advertisement for Embraer. The meaning is very obvious. We use Heiyun engine, at least in terms of energy saving and emission reduction, we will definitely do well. And even engines with a power of over 400 kN can be produced, let alone small aero engines for regional flights.
Every press conference will be the protagonist, and everyone is used to it. Even if it feels uncomfortable, they can only hold on; who is not famous and recognized by the public!
Bao Zixuan replied directly in Portuguese: "First of all, I really want to thank Embraer. If it hadn't been for their strong support back then, the Black Cloud Aviation Engine Department might not have gone so smoothly."
"Of course, I should be most grateful to my senior, Mr. Silva, the chief engineer of the Paris Aviation Industry. The two of us talked for a long time and agreed very much with each other's ideas and values. Therefore, I personally designed an aeroengine , installed on Embraer aircraft. So far, the effect is very good, at least in the field of regional aviation, it has huge advantages."
"It's really hard to comment too much on what opinions you have about the Brazilian aviation industry. Because Brazil has academic leaders who understand the aviation industry better than me and want to develop in that direction. It would be a bit embarrassing to talk about it."
Silva, the chief engineer of the Brazilian aviation industry, has a very high status in the country. At least people can give up Boeing's generous benefits and resolutely choose to return to China; this in itself is an amazing achievement, and many people really cannot reach the ideological level.
And now the Brazilian aviation industry is doing very well in the field of regional aviation. Therefore, there is really no need to compete with Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Airbus, and now United Airlines for the mainline passenger aircraft market, especially the super large passenger aircraft market.
The current situation is very good, at least it does not threaten the core interests of any company. Moreover, the development of super large passenger aircraft requires technology and funds that Embraer does not have. Try not to do things that are laborious, wasteful, and thankless!