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Thousands of aviation experts from various departments of Longguo devoted a full twelve years of hard work to build this large aircraft.

Countless efforts are about to go to waste.

No one would feel good if this kind of thing happened to them.

Even Lin Kaifeng felt uncomfortable.

In 70, the Third Ministry of Machine Building officially launched a project to research a large civil aircraft that could be produced nationwide.

Including Professor Song, each aviation unit mobilized its best and brightest.

In the absence of equipment and research materials, everyone turned into brave warriors and overcame one technical difficulty after another.

Two years ago, that is, in 1980.

Breakthrough progress has been made in the research of domestic large aircraft, and the first prototype successfully completed its maiden flight.

In the same year, the team built a second prototype.

Just when everyone was full of confidence and ready to make further efforts, the international situation changed dramatically.

Ideas such as "it is better to buy than to rent, and it is better to rent than to buy" swept across Dragon Country like a tornado at a rapid speed.

It has spread to various scientific research departments.

After the large aircraft completed its maiden flight, it conducted test flights in multiple cities.

Repeated tests have proved that domestically-made large aircraft meet the design standards.

Comply with international aviation flight standards.

However, in the eyes of foreign experts, domestically-made large aircraft have become backward old guys.

In addition, the scientific research department is short of funds and has incomplete equipment, which makes it unable to support subsequent research.

The large aircraft project was forced to be abandoned.

It has become an indelible pain for a generation.

After a moment, Lin Kaifeng adjusted his mood and said, "Is the large aircraft project that Professor Song mentioned our own large jet airliner?"

Hearing this, Professor Song was startled at first, then nodded.

The project was conducted in complete confidentiality.

Lin Kaifeng guessed that it was a large civilian jet, which really scared Professor Song, who thought there was a leak somewhere.

Then, Professor Song felt it was impossible.

Lin Kaifeng was able to name the large jet airliner because he might have read the newspaper two years ago.

Shortly after the domestically-made large aircraft completed its maiden flight, major domestic newspapers reported on this maiden flight in great detail.

It is called a miracle in the history of Longguo aviation research.

"You are not an outsider, and there is no third person here. I am telling you something from the bottom of my heart. It is so frustrating, so frustrating!!!"

Professor Song patted his chest and said painfully: "The large aircraft project has been in progress for twelve years since it was launched in 70. Many people have turned gray for this project."

"I devoted all my time to this project throughout the year, and only during the Chinese New Year could I go home and reunite with my family for a few days."

"In the past two years, we have conducted hundreds of tests and analyses on the performance of the large aircraft. It already has the flying capability to match that of Western civil airliners."

"In the last flight test, the big plane can even fly over the roof of the world."

Lin Kaifeng's ability to propose drone research proves that he has some knowledge in the field of aviation. Professor Song asked Lin Kaifeng a question in return.

There are so many civil airliners in the world, how many can fly over the roof of the world and finally land successfully?

“Very few.”

Lin Kaifeng said with a serious expression.

"Although I don't know much about domestic large aircraft, I believe that with the consistent quality of our scientific researchers, there will definitely not be any malfunctions or technical flaws in this aircraft."

“Is this unsuccessful withdrawal related to funding and the stereotypes of some people?”

"Ugh!"

Professor Song sighed again.

The large aircraft underwent hundreds of inspections and multiple test flights.

But then again, there is still some distance before it can be used in civilian and military fields.

For example, the avionics system and power system inside large aircraft are different from those of Western passenger aircraft.

We need to mass-produce large aircraft and turn them into civilian products.

The first thing to do is to solve the problem of large forging machines and some imported manufacturing materials.

Professor Song and others have the ability to produce a prototype, but they are unable to successfully bring the aircraft into mass production.

The lack of large forging presses and fuselage materials was one of the problems.

Modern multi-axis CNC machine tools that meet standards are another challenge.

Lack of funds, lack of support from certain departments, and cynicism from some technical staff.

This is the main factor that hinders the advancement of large aircraft projects.

In order to verify the performance of the aircraft, the relevant departments invited a large number of foreign aviation experts.

In the eyes of these Western aviation experts, China's large aircraft project lags behind the global average by more than ten years.

Even if we can get materials for mass production of large aircraft, we have five-axis CNC machine tools and large forging presses.

The large aircraft produced by Longguo cannot be sold at all.

All kinds of unfavorable news came one after another.

The situation of the big airplane, which held boundless promise, became increasingly difficult.

Once the large aircraft project is discontinued.

Not to mention that everyone’s hard work in this project will be wasted.

After using every possible means to manufacture two prototypes, they will become defective products that no one is interested in.

Either it is dismantled or placed in a hangar at an airport.

Never see the light of day

Thinking of the short-sighted faces of some people, the gentle Professor Song wanted to curse several times.

It is better to buy than to rent, and it is better to rent than to buy.

all in all.

Domestic large aircraft are already out of date and lag behind similar type of civil airliners in the West.

It seems that the research over the past decade or so has been a waste of time and state-owned assets.

"Professor Song, if Northern Machinery Company takes over this project, are you willing to help us?"

"What I mean is that you and other experts serve as the backup for Northern Machinery Company."

Lin Kaifeng said seriously.

"You have to take over this project!!! Comrade Lin Kaifeng, do you know how much this project will cost?"

Professor Song suddenly stood up from his chair and looked at Lin Kaifeng in disbelief as he made such a boast.

The large aircraft project has gathered the efforts of countless people and cost a lot of money.

Even though the project has achieved a series of major achievements.

But there are still many problems that need to be solved.

Northern Machinery Company is carrying out a series of research and large amounts of funds will continue to be invested in the projects.

just now.

Lin Kaifeng proposed to take over the large aircraft project. Where could he get the funds to keep the project going?

Lin Kaifeng said: "I will be responsible for solving the funding and other issues. Professor Song, I need you to give me a clear answer."

"If our Northern Machinery Company takes over the large aircraft project, can you and the relevant experts form a protective umbrella to protect me and the company from being attacked by villains?"

For private enterprises to take over national projects is unprecedented, not to mention now, even in a few decades.

In case someone uses this to attack Northern Machinery Company and accuse Lin Kaifeng of embezzling state-owned assets.

Someone with equal power and authority must stand up and speak for Lin Kaifeng.

The local municipal government and the Ministry of First Machinery Industry alone may not be able to protect Lin Kaifeng.

The military is the biggest backer.