Chapter 160 Agusta Wants In-Depth Cooperation!
Liang Shaoxiu's project application was quickly submitted to the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, and was also copied to 603 institutes, inviting them to participate in standard formulation and airworthiness certification work.
This time, the Science and Technology Committee's mentality was much more stable. They did not gather the aviation leaders of the entire imperial capital for a meeting in a small dark room. Ding Gaoheng only organized an internal discussion.
Moreover, after the last route dispute, "establishing one's own aviation industry standards" has become the main tone recognized by the top, so naturally there are fewer heated debates.
The main concern for everyone is that in such a short period of time, the aviation industry has submitted a second application for the establishment of a new national standard.
"Director Ding, our main certification team is currently at the 624 Institute to follow up on the GJB/Z64A-96 standard for aviation engine stability testing. If there is a new task at this time, I am afraid it will have to be dominated by the aviation industry system's own people. , this 182 factory was originally a backup for the 603 institute and the 172 factory. I am worried that their technical strength cannot keep up with the requirements..."
For these big guys in the front row of the Science and Technology Commission, this is definitely a happy worry.
In the past, their daily routine was to worry about not having enough money, not enough technology, not being able to pass the project...
This is the first time that I have worried about too many excellent projects like today.
"Then consider letting the 603 Institute take the lead..."
Someone came up with the simplest solution.
But it soon encountered opposition:
"But Nanzheng has already completed a lot of preliminary work. If we step in midway and hand over the project leadership to others, what do you want the factories in the aviation industry system to think?"
“I don’t think there’s anything to worry about when it comes to technical ability.”
Ding Gaoheng smiled and waved his hand, which showed that he was in a good mood during this period:
"You can take a look at another project description submitted by Factory 182 to see who was the first person to complete it."
There was a sound of paper turning in the conference room.
"Chang Haonan..."
Because the last closed-door symposium was very tight and high-level, most people present did not participate, so the name may not have left a deep impression.
However, there is one person who is obviously always paying attention to Chang Haonan's development trends.
That was Zhou Lin, who had had a relationship with him before:
"Chang Haonan is a student of Professor Du Yishan of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He was the first person to complete the "Aviation Engine Inlet Distortion Test and Assessment Method" submitted last time from 624 Institute. Isn't that right, Director Ding?"
Ding Gaoheng picked up the tea cup and took a sip of water, while nodding leisurely:
"That's right."
People on both sides of the conference table looked at each other.
"Are they the same person, or...the same name?"
It’s no wonder that some people would ask such a slightly strange question. Although aerodynamic stability and aircraft environmental tolerance both involve the field of aviation safety, they are not closely related.
And more importantly, there was only about three months between the two events.
No way? Can anyone really complete two pre-research plans with different directions in three months?
"It should be the same person. This name... doesn't seem to be very common, and the workplace written on it is also the Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics."
Someone turned to the end of the project description, where the basic information about all the main participants was written.
"hiss……"
Listening to various expressions of wonder and disbelief coming from around her, a smile appeared on Zhou Lin's face.
After all, if you really want to talk about it, she also had a share of the credit for enabling Chang Haonan and inserting him into the aviation industry system. If the latter can do more good things, she can easily take credit for it.
"If he can produce the same quality of work as the previous evaluation method, then there will be no problem in letting Factory 182 take the lead with such a person in charge."
"In addition, I propose to transfer some technical personnel from Bingcheng who have participated in the Yun-12B project. Although our standards are different from the FAA, our experience is always the same."
However, at this time, it is inevitable that someone will come up with some other ideas:
"Although I don't really want to think about this possibility, but...will it involve some academic ethics issues? After all...it is indeed a bit unbelievable."
Although this sentence is not very straightforward, it is obviously suspected that the aviation industry department is trying to build the reputation of Du Yishan's closed disciples.
"Everyone."
At this time, Ding Gaoheng knew that he had to stand up and express his position:
"Judging from the several projects that Comrade Chang Haonan has participated in, the progress has developed by leaps and bounds only after he joined, and the relevant units involve multiple agencies such as 601, 606, 624, etc., so there is no evidence for this It’s better not to talk about it casually. Even if today is our internal meeting, it may affect our unity.”
"Moreover, people who engage in basic theoretical research have achieved success in multiple seemingly unrelated fields at the same time. It is not unprecedented in the history of our country that such all-rounders have appeared."
After saying this, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly froze.
Those who can sit here will naturally know who Ding Gaoheng is referring to.
Guo Yonghuai is the only aerodynamics and applied mathematician who has participated in three major projects: two bombs and one satellite.
On December 5, 1968, he died in a plane crash while returning to the capital from the test base.
This air crash can be said to be a major setback in the field of my country's aerospace theoretical research.
After a long time, a voice sounded again:
"Comrade Yonghuai died in a plane crash, and the projects our new generalist, Comrade Chang Haonan, is responsible for, whether it is aircraft engine stability or aircraft anti-icing, happen to involve aviation safety."
"It can be considered a kind of inheritance..."
This sentence finally livened up the dull air a little.
"The airworthiness certification work for aircraft anti-icing and de-icing has been decided as follows. Factory 182 will take the lead, with Institute 603, Factory 172 and Institute 602 assisting."
Ding Gaoheng tapped the table with two fingers:
"In addition, report to the higher authorities and ask the meteorological department and the Air Force's air traffic control unit to cooperate. As long as the aircraft takes to the sky and does not affect the safety of the route, the airspace application related to this project must be given a green light!"
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"Director Ding, there is one more thing."
Just after Ding Gaoheng made his decision, a deputy director in charge of external technical cooperation came over and said:
"The model that 603 participated in the airworthiness certification is the MA-60. At the previous air show, AgustaWestland's technical staff had decided to cooperate with our aviation technology company after visiting and test-flying the aircraft."
"The specific form is to invest US$95 million and be willing to be responsible for the development and manufacturing of on-board comfort equipment, such as pressurization, air conditioning, noise suppression and cabin lighting systems, on the condition that they build a final assembly line in Naples."
"This condition is very sincere, so although some details have not been finalized, the opinion of the Ministry of Aviation Industry is to approve the cooperation."
"Then when we are dealing with such a big thing as type airworthiness certification, we can't leave Agusta's people to do it on their own."
Needless to say, the Italians are good at picking sides.
After confirming that the MA60 would surpass the ATR42 in the critical indicator of fuel economy, Finmeccanica Group asked its subsidiary Alenia to cooperate with the French Aerospace Company to develop new models; AgustaWestland, which is mainly responsible for the helicopter business, directly cooperates with the cash-strapped China Aviation Industry.
Considering that the MA-60 is already a highly developed aircraft, the latter wisely did not make outrageous requests such as participating in the overall design of the aircraft. Instead, it took over the cabin equipment with China's weakest capabilities. past.
Civil airliners are different from military transport aircraft. Comfort is second only to safety in importance, and is probably as important as fuel economy.
You may win, but I will never lose.
“Can Italians be this efficient?”
Ding Gaoheng felt quite surprised.
But he just thought about it for a moment and made a decision:
"Since it's a passenger plane, there's nothing to hide. The ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her parents-in-law."
"I think Alenia's technical staff can be allowed to visit the MA60's natural icing test and listen to their opinions. However, when negotiating the contract, we must make it clear that the development of the anti-icing system is entirely by We did it ourselves, so the Italians need to follow the instructions."
"Yes! I will convey it after the meeting."