Chapter 282

Over these years, the biggest problem of the Air Force is aiming too high, proposing one advanced target after another, completely detached from the level of our aviation industry, never willing to solidly support a project. Now that we have the Mirage 2000 in hand, we want to copy it—does copying have a future? Or must we rely on independent development!

Exactly, self-reliance and hard struggle are our true nature!

Qin Miao listened to these resounding statements and couldn't help but speak: "So, when will your independent development yield results? Not just a bench test, but actually installing it on an aircraft. Of course, if it's immature and crashes… someone will have to take responsibility."

Suddenly interrupted, a group of people turned their heads, and a middle-aged engineer stood up: "Who are you? In this joint meeting of the aviation industry system and the Air Force, you, a youngster who hasn't even grown hair yet, what qualifications do you have…"

Wait!

Old Lin is also following along!

These past few days, going back and forth, Old Lin only attended the first meeting and then didn't come; this time he came, showing that this young fellow is… impressive.

Me? Ha Gong Da, Qin Miao—as for whether I have the qualifications to attend the meeting, that's probably not for you to decide. And which senior of the aviation industry are you?

In the Eastern Aviation Industry System, there are some seniors, and Qin Miao admires many of them.

Wu Daguan, the father of Eastern Aviation Engines, led the first jet engine design organization, headed the first domestically produced jet engine, established the experimental base for aviation engines, and pulled together a research team.

Liu Daoxiang, in 1962 devoted himself to aviation engine research, oversaw the introduction of the Spey, and firmly persisted in developing a domestically produced large-thrust engine.

Wen Junfeng, Cai Yuanhu, Liu Songling…

These are all seniors worthy of respect.

But now, what are you, an old-timer playing the senior card? Just now, you were the loudest!

I…

The middle-aged engineer's face turned red; he is Yin Haifeng, an engineer in the R&D room of Factory 410, who has worked there for about twenty years, almost always immersed in the development of the WS-6 turbofan, and has deep feelings for this engine—no matter who, if they want to speak ill of the WS-6, he will fight them to the end.

But Qin Miao…

This young man is very capable; now that the doors to foreign trade are open, doing business abroad is inseparable from him! Moreover, many people regard him as a god of wealth, hoping he will visit their departments—if he manages to sell something… they could make a lot of money.

This person must not be offended!

Ha Gong Da—what are they? What qualifications do they have to interfere with our WS-6… ayo!

At this moment, seeing Yin Haifeng standing there silent, seemingly frightened, the engineer Ma Jinhui, who is about ten years younger than him, could no longer stay quiet, stood up and wanted to say something, but before he could finish, Yin Haifeng slapped him on the forehead.

Engineer Yin, why did you hit me?

Sit down!

Yin Haifeng finished speaking, stood up, and forced out a smile: "Comrade Qin Miao, welcome, welcome—we're both from the old northeastern backwoods, not far apart; Ha Gong Da, when will you give some guidance to our Factory 410…"

At that moment, Ma Jinhui suddenly recalled something, his face turning deathly pale.

"Don't, I can't afford to give guidance.' Qin Miao said: 'Originally, copying the M53 engine would be most suitable at Factory 410, but with your current reluctance, forget it.'

Old Lin, standing behind, felt complex; on the first day of the meeting he himself had slammed the table, yet these people still argued, refusing to accept the task of surveying and copying the M53 engine.

Originally, Factory 410 was the most suitable, after all, they are the undisputed top domestic military aircraft engine factory; back then they refused to undertake the survey and copy of the Spey, and now they are unwilling to face the impact of the M53 engine…

Now it's up to Qin Miao!

We still have many engine factories domestically—420 and 430 are fine; also, we have the Third Line base in the south, which is tough. Back then it was agreed that good people and good horses would go to the Third Line; now the state no longer cares, letting the Third Line base fend for itself. With this project, Base 011 will surely survive!

Boom!

Someone present stood up: "Comrade Qin Miao, our Base 011 will absolutely not let down your high expectations! We will surely study hard and master this engine's technology as soon as possible!"

This person's eyes were already filled with hot tears!

In the 1960s, during that special period, the state began considering industrial relocation, moving to mountainous areas for safety; thus, Guizhou, relying on its superior natural conditions, undertook this important mission.

Base 061 of the aerospace industry, Base 083 of the electronic industry, and Base 011 of the aviation industry are arranged in a tri-pod pattern, spread throughout Guizhou.

This is not the scale of a single factory; the entire Base 011 has a total of 35 production factories, distributed across eight counties—just the Yunma Machinery Plant alone covers eight kilometers of plant area, with a building area of over 400,000 square meters and a workforce of nearly ten thousand!

As for engine production, it's not just Factory 460 responsible for final assembly; there are also more than ten subordinate factories!

However, they had no good projects; when they were first established, they produced the WS-6 turbojet, and in that era when the 'Sixth Lord' conquered the world, everyone thought the Sixth Lord could fly for a hundred years…

Facing this embarrassing situation, Base 011 strove to save itself, taking on the development task of the Jianjiao Seven trainer, constantly improving; in later generations, the heavily modified Shan Ying trainer even ended up on an aircraft carrier…

Fact proves that a favored son who is overly pampered will forever just lie in his mother's arms sleeping soundly, whereas one neglected by father and mother from childhood will instead forge his own path.

This is Comrade Zhao Tianshan, chief engineer of Factory 460 at Base 011.' Old Lin said: 'Originally we invited them just to discuss whether, using our existing industrial foundation, we could complete the survey and copy of the M53 engine…'

Since it's about copying an aviation engine, the people from the aviation engine system would all be summoned; this meeting was mainly to discuss how to copy it, but unexpectedly, due to the meddling of Factory 410, it turned into a debate over whether to copy at all!

Engineer Zhao, since you're so confident, then this survey-and-copy task will be entrusted to you!

The people from Factory 410 were all stunned.

After several days of discussion with no result, as soon as Qin Miao arrived, this project was… arranged to go forward?

Hmph, this project hasn't undergone national approval, hasn't been discussed in meetings, and hasn't received state funding!' Ma Jinhui said through gritted teeth: 'The state will absolutely not support this project, you… ayo!'

He was struck on the head again by Yin Haifeng.

Comrade Qin Miao, we at Factory 410 can also develop this engine! We are the nation's top aviation engine factory, our technical strength is the strongest…