Chapter 171 Tupolev is also an option
“Judging from the current situation, we can consider letting the Aviation Technology Group contact Tupolev personnel and introduce Su-27 technology and production lines. Let’s talk about the problems of Tu-204 and Tu-334 being manufactured in our country.”
“Compared to Airbus, Tupolev’s situation is obviously much worse. It also means that it is easier for them to compromise in negotiations. In addition, we already have experience negotiating with Sukhoi. We should be able to let them improve the aircraft according to our country's standards, and our technical personnel can also participate in this process. , we can also give this aircraft our own code name like the J-11."
Obviously, when Chang Haonan said this, Ding Gaoheng's eyes suddenly lit up.
The MD90 produced in China can only be called MD90, but the Tu 204 produced in China can have its own name.
Don't underestimate this difference.
For an era when national self-confidence is at its lowest, this is definitely quite attractive.
So Chang Haonan continued to strike while the railway was hot:
“What’s more important is that the Russians will not restrict the use of these aircraft we make, even if the civil aviation authorities are in trouble and refuse to accept these aircraft. , the military can also become a strong backing. The Tu-204 is a better special aircraft platform than the Yun-8. Reconnaissance, anti-submarine, early warning, electronic warfare, and VIP transportation can all be modified on the basis of this model.”
Obviously, Ding Gaoheng is already moved.
There is another benefit that Chang Haonan did not say clearly, but everyone is well aware of it -
Only the trade negotiations with Russia can be fully decided by the Aerospace Technology Group and can avoid the interference of other forces.
Because almost all the connections in related industries on the Russian side are in the hands of aviation technology, there is no need to worry about others getting in the way.
And it’s also more efficient.
It is already December 16th, and there is only about half a month left before relevant units submit response plans to their superiors regarding the Boeing-McDonnell Douglas merger incident.
Therefore, the sooner the better. If we can reach even the most preliminary consensus with Tupolev on key issues such as model improvement and technology transfer during this period, it can greatly improve the effectiveness of the Science and Technology Commission on this matter. Persuasion and voice.
Thinking of this, Ding Gaoheng could no longer sit still.
He pressed the long-burned cigarette butt into the ashtray, then stood up:
"Lao Du, Comrade Xiao Chang, originally I was going to keep you in the Science and Technology Committee today. I'm having dinner in the cafeteria, but now it seems that the situation is urgent and I have to prepare for a meeting right away."
"It doesn't matter, business is more important."
Du Yishan smiled and waved his hand:
"But I owe you this meal here. After you solve the trouble in front of you, I will bring Xiao Chang over again. You can't default on it."
< br>“Not only will we not default on our debts, but if this matter can really be properly resolved in this way, then Comrade Xiao Chang can be said to be a great contributor to our country’s aviation industry!”
Ding Gaoheng was already speaking. Putting on his coat and getting ready to go out:
“When the time comes, I will personally ask for credit from him!”
"That word is settled."
"That word is settled!"
......
Until the time he followed Du Yishan and left the Science and Technology Commission, Chang Haonan was still immersed in In great joy.
Compared to what Ding Gaoheng said about asking for credit, what made him more excited was actually what happened today——
Finally, I had a chance to speak out what was on my mind.
Ever since he saw the Tu-204 at the Zhuhai Air Show, things about domestic large aircraft have been lingering in his mind.
If you have unlimited scientific research points and time and energy, then the best solution is to put aside all foreigners and build a passenger aircraft series that is comparable to the A320/330/350/380. .
But as far as the current objective conditions are concerned, this can only be an idea.
In fact, even if the full set of technical information of the A350 or A380 is presented, China today does not have the ability to manufacture an aircraft of this size on its own. So you still have to do it step by step.
But overall technical weakness does not mean that some advanced key technologies cannot be developed.
With the promotion of Chang Haonan, Huaxia is fully able to verify some new key technologies in the localization process of Tu-204, thereby improving its capabilities in the field of large aircraft design and manufacturing——
< br>Yes, just like the J-11.
This is another reason why he hopes to cooperate with Tupolev.
After all, you can't expect Airbus or Boeing to allow others to tamper with the design of their aircraft.
At this time, Du Yishan patted Chang Haonan on the shoulder:
“Let’s go, I didn’t take you to have a meal at the Science and Industry Committee this time, I’ll treat you to a meal there. ."
As he spoke, he pointed to a Jinjude restaurant across the street.
……
On the other side, after seeing off the master and apprentice, Ding Gaoheng quickly asked his secretary to make several calls in succession.
Later that day, the leaders of the Aviation Industry Group and the Aviation Technology Group, as well as several representatives who had been responsible for negotiating important projects in the past, gathered in a conference room of the Committee of Science and Industry.
It is the same room where the last symposium was held.
“You all must already know about Boeing’s acquisition of McDonnell Douglas.”
After making up his mind, Ding Gaoheng also showed his reputation as director of the Science and Technology Commission, Straight to the point:
"We cannot sit idly by in this matter. We must win some benefits for China."
After hearing such a statement, the faces of several other people present at the meeting became serious, and they posed. He looked like he was sitting upright.
“Comrades from the aviation technology department, I will assign you two tasks now.”
“The first is to use some contacts established during the past arms trade to test the European side’s response to this matter. If possible, we will use their methods to formulate a negotiation strategy suitable for us."
"Understood, Director Ding, I will personally take charge of this matter."
A senior negotiator from the Aviation Technology Group said while recording:
“However, our country currently does not have an anti-monopoly law, and can only consider applying the anti-unfair competition law, so... it may be during the negotiation process China will be weaker than the EU."
Ding Gaoheng nodded:
"The bottom line of our negotiations is to require Boeing to transfer some parts sold to China Airliners to our country. The proportion of production may not be large, but it must be there. As for better conditions, we will see if we can get them in time.”
Obviously, someone who can sit in the position of director of the Science and Technology Commission must be there. It's impossible not to have any ideas of your own.
Of course we should seek cooperation from Tupolev, but we should also try our best to recover the losses that can be recovered from Boeing.
After confirming that no one had anything else to say, Ding Gaoheng continued:
“The second is to contact the Tupolev Company in Russia as quickly as possible and ask them about cooperation. Matters related to the production and improvement of passenger aircraft, but don’t let them see that we are in a hurry. It will be good if we can confirm our intentions before the end of the year.”
“Comrades from the aviation industry department, I need you to write it within a week. A report on the development of the civil aviation industry has come out. I don’t care how it is written in the middle. The conclusion must be to oppose the AE100 aircraft project that Airbus wants to cooperate with us.”
“In addition...”
As Ding Gaoheng's instructions were issued one by one, the entire Science and Technology Commission system began to operate accurately and efficiently.
(End of this chapter)