MTL - Warship of Great Power-Chapter 719 Engine bid for A400M

   Boguslayev stayed at the Friendship Hotel. Looking at the city in the night, he felt very shocked.

  Every time he comes to the East, he will feel differently. The construction speed of the East is too fast, and countless high-rise buildings have risen from the ground. This is a place full of vigor and vitality!

   Only by cooperating with the East can Motor Sich have a future!

  They were originally cooperating with Da Mao, but when it came to the AI-222 engine, they were swayed by Da Mao, and then they changed their minds and decided to head east.

  Originally, it was logical for them to provide engines for the Yak-130, but what happened? Damao's domestic aviation industry actually produced similar engines and abandoned them!

   Only the East is reliable!

   Just in this thought, there was a knock on the door outside.

"who?"

"Your friend."

friend?

   "I'm going to open the door." Zamotayeva said and opened the door, and then looked at the person who appeared at the door in surprise: "Yulia?"

   This is a blond Ermao woman. She is very famous in Ermao. She belongs to the core figures who monopolize natural gas energy. They are all giants and often attend some banquets, so they know each other. At this time, there was a tall man by her side.

"Yes, dear, we meet again." Yulia stepped forward and hugged Zamotayeva. In Ermao's place, there are not many women in positions, Yulia and Zamotayeva Same, all successful women.

"It's me, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Messier, from the Airbus Military Aircraft Company." Yulia said, "We came to you at night because we have something important to discuss with you. That , can we go in and talk?"

   "Of course." Boguslayev had already walked over: "You are welcome to come in."

  Several people walked into the room and sat on the soft sofa.

   "Airbus Military Aircraft Company, are you developing the A400M transport aircraft now?" Boguslayev looked at Messier in front of him and asked him.

"Yes." Messier nodded: "Mr. Boguslayev, we are here for this project. We invite you to participate in our engine bidding. We are very optimistic about your D-227 engine and think it It is the most suitable power for our A400M transport aircraft."

  After the collapse of the Red Empire, the Antonov Design Bureau once fantasized about selling the An-70 to Europe. However, when Europe united to develop the A400M, they knew they had no chance.

The main transport aircraft in Europe is the C-130, which began to serve in the 1950s. It is now very old, with a life span of only 30 years. Now it has begun to retire in large numbers. By the end of the 90s, there will be a thousand Five hundred C-130s are facing retirement. More importantly, this airframe structure design is too primitive to meet the transportation tasks of current armored vehicles. Therefore, Europe needs to develop a new generation of tactical transport aircraft.

Now that Europe already has Airbus, of course it can develop a brand new tactical transport aircraft, so as not to be taken advantage of by the Americans. They adopt the successful model of Airbus, multinational joint research and development, joint investment and risk-taking, joint procurement after successful research and development , Therefore, in 1982, this project began to be discussed, and in 1993, the project was officially launched.

  Inspired by the C-130, this brand new transport aircraft must also use propeller engines, which can meet the needs of field airports. But like other projects, joint research and development will inevitably encounter various disputes.

  The British withdrew first, couldn't wait, and continued to purchase new versions of the C-130, while Germany supported the An-70 and wanted to increase its influence in Eastern Europe.

  After such a farce, the Europeans came back together noisily. In 1998, the project was finally completed and the development officially started.

   Then it was naturally the turn to choose the engine type. In this regard, Europeans once again fell into difficulty in choosing.

Various engine manufacturers have begun to bid for this project, such as the M138 turboprop engine jointly developed by Nekma, MTU and Fiat based on the M88-2 engine; BMW and Rolls-Royce based on the BR- The turboprop engine developed on the basis of the 715; the PW180 turboprop engine developed by the Pratt-Whitney Company of Maple Leaf Country based on the PW800 turbofan engine.

These engines have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the maximum power has reached 11,000 horsepower, which can already meet the needs of Europeans. As for Motor Sich, it has no such idea at all. After all, this is a big cake, and it must be eaten in Europe. People go in their own stomachs. Although Ermao is also European, it is obvious that they are rejected by others.

   Now, Boguslayev was taken aback when he heard the invitation from the other party: "Why did you choose our engine?"

"Because your engines are more powerful, our transport aircraft needs stronger power." Messier continued: "As for the power of the engines, our requirement is of course that the higher the better, if you are interested, welcome to bid I feel that your side has more than 80% chance of winning the bidding. After all, other bidding engines need to be developed, and yours is ready-made. There are at least 1,500 demand for our transport aircraft. This means that there will be more than 6,000 orders, and if the engine is replaced in the middle of the aircraft's life, the number will be doubled."

   Tens of thousands of engine orders!

  Boguslayev's breathing became heavy. For Motor Sich, this is a big order! If this order is obtained, it means that their company will become the world's largest engine supplier!

  Looking at his appearance, Messier and Yulia looked at each other, very satisfied, this trip is going to be a success!

   "Do you have any requirements?" Zamotayeva asked on the side. She has already sensitively realized that there is a problem here!

"There is no requirement. By the way, we can't say no. We hope that this kind of engine will be produced in Zaporozhye. After all, your local factory is the most mature and complete. If it is produced from other factories, we are afraid Quality cannot be guaranteed."

  Zamotayeva understood in an instant.

   "Okay, we will attach importance to your invitation." Zamotayeva said: "We will organize a bidding team as soon as possible to go to Airbus' military aircraft department."

   Are these words driving people away? Boguslayev felt a little puzzled, he still wanted to chat with the other party for a while, such as the situation of the bidding opponent, etc., but Yulia could only stand up: "Okay, then we will say goodbye, we See you in Europe."

"Okay, then let's meet again in Europe." Boguslayev had no choice but to see the other party off, all the way to the elevator entrance, watching the other party take the elevator down, Boguslayev took his granddaughter back, and he sat on the soft sofa Going up, looking at his granddaughter: "Are you not interested in this project?"

   "Grandpa, this is their conspiracy." Zamotayeva said: "They didn't invite us before, but now they come here suddenly. This is too coincidental."

"This is because their transport aircraft has just been officially approved. Any international cooperation project of the Europeans will take many years, and now it just happened to catch up." Boguslayev said: "They are right, our The engine has two major advantages, one is high power, the other is mature and reliable, other engines cannot compare, so they should choose our engine.”

Historically, because the engine cake of the A400M transport aircraft was too big, in the new millennium, the four companies Snecma, Rolls-Royce, MTU and Fiat decided to join forces to jointly fund the establishment of the European International Turbine Propeller Engine Co., Ltd. launched a newly designed TP400-D6 turboprop engine solution for the A400M transport aircraft.

The scheme is still based on the M88 engine used on the French Rafale fighter jet, combined with the air intake, three-stage low-pressure turbine and reduction gearbox of the BR700-TP scheme, and the five-stage low-pressure compressor of the Ruida 700 turbofan engine. , medium-pressure turbine and other units, and added a medium-pressure compressor, it can be said that the entire engine is saved! The final production is placed at Rolls-Royce, and it can be said that all major engine manufacturers in Europe can make profits.

They proudly declared that this is a European engine used in their own European aircraft. No matter how good the Maple Leaf engine is, they don’t use it, because the meat has to be eaten in their own mouths, and they can’t make it cheaper for others, even if Motor Sich has ready-made ones. Engines, they don't know how to use them either.

   Now, Boguslayev still can't see this, he is attracted by the huge cake, but Zamotayeva, who has been in the east all the time, is more sober.

"They have no possibility to choose our engine." Zamotayeva said: "They just want to mess up our cooperation with Dongfang. Today we just signed the production project of D-227 engine. We need to put a lot of If we want to bid for the A400M engine project, it means that our technicians have to stay in place. In this way, the cooperation with the East can only be suspended. At that time, we will be dragged by the Europeans for a few years. This project has been dragged down, do we still have the courage to go back and find someone from the East to continue production?"

Zamotayeva is very sober, and because of her position, she is in charge of Genghis Khan Airlines, so she has to consider for Genghis Khan Airlines. This project has just been signed, and the whole world knows that she turned her head and ran to hug the thigh of the European , what will the Orientals think? They are sure to be very annoyed!

  Orientals value reputation, and their own side must not destroy it with their own hands!

   "However, the market in the East is not that big. It would be good to sell a few hundred engines in the East."

   "No, the market in the east is huge, and the potential here is endless. In comparison, I am even less optimistic about Europe. They can do nothing but talk."

  Because of this project, Boguslayev and Zamotayeva had conflicts, and here, Qin Tao also received the news almost simultaneously.

"On Yulia's recommendation, Messier, the head of Airbus Military Aircraft Company, visited Boguslayev?" Upon receiving the news, Qin Tao was a little emotional: "They really couldn't calm down, they didn't wait When Boguslayev returned to Ermao, he came to the door in person. They are really too courageous to do this kind of thing in our country! Dad, I think it is entirely possible to use the crime of espionage to arrest Messier and Yuli. Ya grab it!"

  Wu Shengli shook his head: "It's a normal commercial activity. Even if it's poaching our corner, it's still a commercial activity. If it doesn't rise to the level of espionage, don't come up with bad ideas."

   "Well, people are kind and bullied, and they can be convicted of espionage by finding anything. Forget it, if you don't cooperate, then our D-227 engine project will be ruined. Don't blame me for not reminding in advance."

   "Okay, don't say these are useless, think about how to deal with it." Wu Shengli had a peaceful attitude, and Qin Tao's words were ridiculed. Obviously, none of them took this matter seriously.

  What the Europeans are doing, they can tell at a glance, the other party is coming very quickly, and the purpose is very clear, it depends on how they respond.

   "Actually, it's nothing. We don't have to have things like the D-227 engine." Qin Tao said, "Without Butcher Zhang, would we have to eat hairy pigs?"

   "Well, this is still like a sentence, let's continue."

"Our Yunjiu and our Peace Dove II are all because of the production of the D-227 engine, so we decided to use it. If they don't go into production, we also have other plans. The only trouble is the Navy's fixed-wing early warning aircraft. , We also need to work **** research and development to realize this project, for example, we can continue to develop on our own turboprop six engine and strive to increase the power."

In this world, there are D-227 engines brought back by Qin Tao, so according to the design plan of the Yak-44, these two engines are directly used. In fact, these engines have excess power. In Qin Tao's original time and space , Air Police-600 uses turboprop six C, make do with it first, and then change to AEP500 later, and turboprop ten, anyway, the engine must be produced in China, and it must not be controlled by others.

   As for the lack of power, it can be achieved by reducing weight, and the progress of electronic technology is very fast.

"For another example, we can also cooperate with Maple Leaf Country. Maple Leaf Country has advanced aero engines. We can use the excuse of civilian use to import some advanced engines from Maple Leaf Country. After leaving Motor Sich, we are still us. Motor Sic has left us and is waiting to go bankrupt." Qin Tao said: "If they commit suicide by themselves, this is a good opportunity. When they go bankrupt, we can inject funds into them and acquire Tianjiao Company's business. Shares, so that Tianjiao Company will completely become our subsidiary."

  For Mingzhou Group, this is not necessarily a crisis, but perhaps an opportunity!

If Motor Sic knows the importance of its own side and unswervingly chooses to stand with it, then help them. If Motor Sic wants to die, Qin Tao doesn't mind giving them a ride, and then Bite off their flesh, in international trade, this is the **** law.

  Hearing Qin Tao's words, Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, you are right, we should remain unchanged to meet all changes!"

The world situation is changing. Of course, Wu Shengli will not really count on such an engine. There are still many domestic alternative projects, especially after several years of accumulation, the domestic aero-engine technology is also developing rapidly. The domestic turbofan Ten, the remodeling of turbofan XV will mature, and the country will also have a large number of advanced aero engines. We will not continue to be controlled by others. Even without them in the future, we can do it ourselves!

It is very appropriate to describe the aero-engine industry with thick accumulation and thin development. For now, aero-engine technology has accumulated enough foundation after these years of accumulation. Various materials and processing techniques are constantly breaking through, and aero-engines are being developed. The experience is also slowly accumulating, and in the future, it will definitely show a blowout development.

  Thinking of this, Wu Shengli is full of confidence.

the next day.

  Qin Tao brought Zhao Ling to the Friendship Hotel in a leisurely manner.

"Boguslayev, my friend, what's the matter with you calling me?" Qin Tao asked knowingly: "Although our contract has been signed, we still have to go through the process, and the first batch of investment is estimated to take a week to come." Check in."

   "Qin, someone came to me last night and invited us to participate in the bidding for the European A400M transport aircraft. Our D-227 engine is the best choice." Boguslayev said.

   "Oh? Good thing, if your engines can be sold to Europe, then you will be brilliant in the future, and you will definitely surpass Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney to become the global leader in aero engines." Qin Tao said.

"However, they asked for production in Zaporozhye. If this is the case, then our technicians cannot be sent here, and even some of the technicians who are staying at Genghis Khan Airlines have to be transferred back." Boguslayev said. .

  Qin Tao's face darkened: "Boguslayev, my friend, are you saying that our Genghis Khan Airlines has affected your development?"

   "Of course not, Qin, I'm thinking now, is there any way to get the best of both worlds." Boguslayev said: "It will neither affect our supply to Europe, nor affect the operation of Genghis Khan Airlines."

   "You want my opinion?"

"Um."

"That's simple, why don't we just put Madeinermao on the nameplate of the engine produced by Genghis Khan Aviation?" Qin Tao said, "Don't the Europeans still have to watch your engine factory to see how your production capacity is?" ?”

  Zamotayeva's eyes widened.

  Last night, she and her grandfather thought about it for a long time, but they couldn't think of a suitable solution. Now? President Qin solved it with one sentence? Why didn't they expect to produce it in Genghis Khan Aviation, and then transport it to Zaporozhye, as if it was produced in Zaporozhye?

  Anyway, as long as the quality is up to standard, you don’t have to think so much about other things!

   Yes, this method is good!

  Zhao Ling is also speechless, what is your method? There is no impenetrable wall in the world, and this foolish thing will definitely be exposed in the end. The people in front of you are all veterans, how can you be fooled by you?

  Who would have thought that Boguslayev nodded: "I think this method works. Since we signed the contract, we have to act according to the contract. However, we have to keep a low profile next."

   "That's natural." Qin Tao nodded: "You have made the most correct choice!"