I ask you to build tractors, but you build rockets?

April 19, 10 a.m., B-level base airport.

207 representatives from 114 supporting companies that supply important components of the An-1250, representatives from Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, XAC, Hafei Aircraft Corporation, Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and other design institutes under AVIC, senior officials from the National Space Administration and the Aerospace Development Commission, More than 400 people including the provincial government and central authorities gathered on one side of the runway.

The superior leader originally went to Chengdu for a routine inspection as scheduled. Hearing that Xinyuan's world-beating super transport aircraft would be test-flighted today, he was specially invited to come over.

He was surrounded by a large group of provincial and municipal leaders, as well as senior officials from Xinyuan, who introduced him to the significance of this aircraft.

The superior leader waved his hand: "I may not understand the technical parameters you are talking about, but such a large aircraft is much larger than the Y-20 I saw. When this aircraft swings there, it is like a hill. Even if Even laymen know that this is an amazing airplane!

Chief Engineer Androv, you are of Chinese nationality, and this aircraft is also manufactured in China, so I think this is a large aircraft made in China, and it can continue to be produced in the future, right? "

Androv: "My grandfather is a Tatar, and I am also a Tatar. I used to live in Mongolia, and then they sent me to Moscow. Strictly speaking, I still remember that my last name is Burzhin. Now I feel that I He is from China.

The entire industrial chain of this aircraft, from screws to engine blades, was all designed and manufactured by Chinese engineers except for me. They have no imprint from other countries. "

Wang Xun: "I was responsible for the design and supervision of the manufacturing of movable parts such as wing flaps and ailerons of this aircraft. The aeroengine was also developed by the Aviation Development Department on our XW series. The eight engines are all Xinyuan The factory produces everything in-house.”

Superior: "The engine with a thrust of 33 tons is twice the strongest engine being developed by our army. It is good that you have solved this heart disease problem."

Lin Ju came forward at this time and asked two engineers to carry a hard board with rice paper and ink laid on it:

"We have named this aircraft 'Yunpeng', and we hope you can name it."

Then, Lin Ju got the two characters "Yunpeng" written by his superiors personally. These two characters will be enlarged by rubbing and will be used as the flight livery of An 1250 in the future.

The current An 1250 is just painted with a simple layer of bright white primer, and a huge serial number under the nose: B-4043.

The An-1250 was pulled out as early as three in the morning. Only 50 tons of fuel were injected for this test flight, and it had to come down after a short flight.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was still half an hour before the scheduled test flight time, the superiors were still asking more questions:

"For such a large aircraft, what material is the wing made of? Will there be any strength issues?"

Wang Xun: "The wings of the An-1250 are made of high-strength composite materials, but the main material is aluminum alloy. We have implanted special fibers into its frame. After the interior is filled with fuel, it will bear an additional weight of about 500 tons, but The intensity is completely opulent.”

Superior: "How much did it cost you to build this airplane? How many are you going to build?"

Lin Ju: "Including R\u0026D expenses, each An-1250 costs about 4.8 billion yuan. If 10 aircraft are produced, the cost will drop to 3.5 billion, but there is not that much demand.

The former Alliance only planned to build two An-225s to transport the Buran space shuttle. We only need to transport large and super-large rockets, spacecrafts, and structural parts of large space shuttles. Two aircraft are completely enough to be used in rotation. "

Superior: "In other words, you spent 10 billion just to save some time?"

Lin Ju: "It's not a matter of time. This year we will implement a plan. The frequency of launches will be very high. Just heavy rockets and giant rockets may be no less than ten times. Shipping is too slow and too late."

Superior: “Can I hear the plan later?”

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"Tower, Yunpeng has completed its self-inspection and is in good condition. It is ready to take off. It is ready to take off."

"4043, maintain the status and wait for the takeoff command to be completed."

A staff member trotted up to Lin Ju and his superiors and handed over the intercom.

"Mr. Lin, the plane is ready."

Since the engine of the An 1250 has started to warm up, the scene seen from the crowd has been distorted by the wake, and the harsh roar requires speaking loudly to cover it up.

Lin Ju handed the intercom to his superior. The latter was surprised, but still took the intercom.

Lin Ju said loudly: "Leader, this time I ask you to issue the first flight order for the An-1250. It will take off with our space dream. Next time I hope you will come. In two years at most, the C832 will take off!"

That one will be your special plane, and you will personally order the test flight! "

The superior’s hand holding the intercom was folded across his chest and he said with a smile on his face:

"Okay! I'm waiting for your good news!" Then he picked up the intercom, took a deep breath and said loudly:

"Permission to take off!"

About four or five seconds after the voice ended, the sound of the engine obviously began to increase.

Tao Changhong stood beside Yang Wei and shouted in the latter's ear at the top of his lungs:

"Damn it, what a ghost!"

Yang Wei turned his head and shouted with all his strength: "Even if he is a ghost, he is still a good ghost who can push people around!"

They wanted to say something else, but the sound of the XW-30's engine became louder and louder. People hurriedly put on the headphones they had prepared. In addition, thousands of base personnel were watching the aircraft parked 700 meters away. Behemoth.

In the cockpit of the An-1250, the two test pilots sit relatively apart, and the cabin layout is also very interesting. It is a horizontal "3" shape, semi-surrounding the two pilots, surrounded by various switches, such as Like piloting a spaceship.

This actually feels like it. Sitting at a height of 27 meters and looking at the runway, you will feel that the runway is not as wide as the body, and the scenery on the ground seems to have been reduced in proportion, giving you a natural feeling of looking down.

"Tower, please report whether the flaps are down."

"The flaps are down, visual inspection is in good condition, done!"

The tower confirmed that the An-1250 was in normal condition, and the two test pilots dared to continue operating.

Unlike ordinary transport aircraft, the sound insulation of the An 1250 is very good. When the eight engines are running, the noise heard in the cabin will not be higher than that of a civil aviation aircraft. Moreover, because the body is too heavy, the flight attitude will be quite stable, so it is very likely that the wing will be damaged. The pilot was unaware of the situation and needed sensors and ground assistance.

After receiving clear instructions, Captain 01 continued to increase the throttle thrust and at the same time released the wheel brake.

Under the action of the torque formed by the thrust above the wing, the nose of the aircraft was lowered and the hydraulic shock absorbers of the front landing gear were pressed down. The body was instantly released from the restraints, and then the nose was slightly raised backwards, and then the roar of the engine became louder and louder, like It was like a horse breaking free from the reins and leaping forward.

Standing in the front row, the boss with slightly squinted eyes slightly opened his earmuffs to expose a small gap. The roar that resounded through the sky immediately made him tremble all over, and he reflexively buckled the earmuffs back.

An 1250 began to slide on the ground with a mass of 440 tons. People only felt that their legs were also heavier, as if they were bearing heavy pressure together with the ground.