Chapter 174: with translation of chapter title

The next day, Ha Gong Da campus.

Sultan, the aerospace department is right ahead; it's the department my wife and I studied in.

Really? Let's go inside and have a look!

Inside the classroom, the professor's lecture could be heard; Sultan stood outside, gazing longingly, paused a moment, then continued forward. When he reached a room's doorway, he curiously asked, "What is this?"

The satellite navigation project team has all gone to the capital, where they continue to advance the project at the space institute.

Satellite navigation?

Yes, on the battlefield, knowing your position in real time is crucial; even for our missile launch vehicles, if this module is installed, real-time knowledge of your location can greatly facilitate launch preparations.

Eastern technology is truly advanced; currently only the US and USSR are researching similar technology, and it hasn't been put into practical use yet—yet you, Ha Gong Da, are also developing it.

Yes, we won't stand by and let ourselves fall behind in these fields.

Well... can the product we purchased be used?

Sorry, not for now; our currently developed BeiDou Generation One is merely a regional navigation system, mainly satisfying our Eastern navigation and positioning needs. However, later, BeiDou Generation Two will expand to cover Asia, and within at most ten years, someone over there will be able to use our satellite navigation system, at which point we can provide free upgrades.

Alright, we'll wait then. Do you need funding?

Actually, if BeiDou Generation One launched an additional synchronous satellite, someone over there could achieve positioning, but it's unnecessary; after all, BeiDou Generation One only solves the existence problem, still requires ground computation, its accuracy isn't as high as GPS, and it gives a cheap impression.

With BeiDou Generation Two, accuracy improves and no signal transmission is needed; when we provide it to them later, they will surely give a thumbs-up in praise.

No, no, Sultan, your support has already been more than enough; we cannot accept any more of your gifts.

Sultan nodded and continued walking forward.

Two hours later, after the campus tour, Sultan enthusiastically visited the Ha Gong Da school-run factory, watching the truck cannon being assembled and the M-9 missile being modified, his eyes shining with excitement.

Finally, after eating at the school-run factory, Sultan hesitated repeatedly, and finally spoke just as he was about to finish his meal.

Yesterday, some French people came to see me, saying your Eastern helicopter technology is very backward.

"Slander, this is pure slander!" Qin Miao shook his head: "French helicopter technology is the backward one! Their rotors still use fiberglass, while we at Ha Gong Da have developed advanced carbon-fiber composite material, now used not only on our own helicopters but also desired by the French to import back home; however, we only sell finished products, not the technology."

Everyone lowered their heads to eat, listening to Qin Miao's tall tales.

The French lack any real capability to develop armed helicopters; they tried to weaponize the Dolphin helicopter, but firing a missile burned the tail fuselage, and only after importing our product from Ha Gong Da did they solve the problem; moreover, their helicopter engines are likewise upgraded at Ha Gong Da.

The tail fuselage burned?

Exactly, the missile's tail happened to align with the tail fuselage's control surface; the strong airflow directly burned off the tail. Qin Miao spoke with such conviction, as if he had seen it himself; the others could only sigh, and speaking ill of the French in this way is something only Qin Miao could say without blushing or his heart racing.

If you don't believe me, this afternoon we'll go to Ha Cheng Aircraft Factory and confront the French directly.

Speaking ill of others and then confronting them face to face?

Everyone felt deep emotion.

Ha Cheng Aircraft Factory is where we're headed; we'll look at their helicopters, but we won't confront them face to face. Sultan said: "Qin, we must not expose their shortcomings directly; that would be too unkind."

Someone values face above all!

Okay, I'll listen to you.

After eating, taking advantage of a bathroom break, Director Tao couldn't help but say: "San Shui, we went to Ha Cheng Aircraft Factory, the French..."

Don't worry, no matter what bad things the French say about us, it's just slander; it will only provoke someone's displeasure, and if they were smart enough, they wouldn't do that.

Alright.

That afternoon, Factory 122.

Esteemed guests, welcome to our Ha Cheng Aircraft Factory. Zhang Zhiqiang and others warmly welcomed them at the entrance.

Hmm, we've heard that Ha Cheng is producing helicopters, so we came specially to take a look. Sultan smiled and said: "Now, let's take us to the production workshop to have a look."

Alright, everyone, please!

In the production workshop, Turlam pointed to the helicopter being assembled and spoke at length.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Dolphin helicopter authorized by our French Aeronautics Company for production in the East; its design is highly advanced, inside and out, reflecting our French first-rate technical prowess.

Last night's sales pitch failed; he was puzzled, not understanding why someone would choose backward Eastern as a contractor, thinking there was no chance, yet unexpectedly, that person came to visit.

Look closely, the most advanced helicopter is designed by us French; the East has imported our technology! If you go to the East for design, that isn't...

Mr. Turlam, could you introduce the rotor to us?

Turlam blinked: "Well... the helicopter's rotor is one of its most important components; its performance directly determines the helicopter's overall performance..."

Is this rotor also French technology?

Well... this helicopter produced in the East uses Eastern technology, but the helicopter's rotor is merely a component; there are many components on a helicopter...

Yes, is the tail fuselage also French technology? Would launching a missile pose a danger?

Of course not, how could that happen...

Damn it! Turlam cursed inwardly, how could that person just pick up Eastern technology's advantage!

Seeing the other's demeanor, Sultan already knew what was going on.

The rotor, fuselage, and these technologies are all Eastern; the engine, too, is being improved with Eastern help—these are the helicopter's main technologies, aren't they? French technology truly cannot match Eastern technology!

Beside him, Qiewaliye couldn't hold back: "Sultan, helicopter technology is already complex; if we modify it into an armed helicopter, it becomes even more complex, requiring a fire control system... this technology, we French are the most advanced!"

"Is that so? Then where did you install the sighting device?" Qin Miao asked.