Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Winter had already arrived, and the cold wind was biting, but the conference room in the Princess Tomb Aircraft Building was bustling with activity.

"The technology of the M53 engine is too outdated!"

"That's right, it's already the 1980s, and the French are still using single-rotor engines with a thrust-to-weight ratio of only about 6. This is simply a disgrace among third-generation engines!"

Old Lu followed the sound and saw a young man sleeping soundly on the table.

Director Qin?

Qin Yang introduced himself and his deal with Dassault to the Air Force. The Air Force attached great importance to it, and the aviation industry system also paid attention. So, the higher authorities came forward and called aviation engine experts together to discuss the reverse engineering of the M53 engine.

Who would have thought that the meeting would fall into arguments from the very beginning!

Since this plan was proposed by Qin Yang, he was also invited to attend the meeting. Perhaps he hadn't rested well, because from the moment he entered the conference room, Qin Yang found a corner to lie down and meet with the Duke of Zhou, and the noise of the crowd could not disturb his rest.

Does Director Qin really care about this project? Old Lu was very curious.

"Okay, everyone, quiet down!" Old Lin said with a serious face on the podium, "Everyone, I hope you are clear that we called you here not to discuss whether or not to launch this reverse engineering project, but to discuss whether we can replicate this engine with our existing industrial base!"

The room immediately fell silent.

"Old Lin, has the Air Force decided to reverse engineer it?" An old voice sounded, "Does our Air Force not have any confidence in the WS-6? The WS-6 has not had an easy time these years, with three starts, four stops, and five relocations. Now that it's about to mature, the Air Force is changing its mind again?"

Old Lin looked over. The speaker was Old Li, the chief designer of the WS-6. At this moment, Old Lin's mood was also complicated.

Old Li was a veteran of aviation engine development. He had been in charge of the development of the WS-6 since the 1960s. However, due to the Air Force's frequent changes in specifications, the development of the WS-6 had been full of twists and turns.

Some wanted high-altitude and high-speed performance, some wanted ultra-low-altitude penetration, and some even wanted to achieve the double-three standard. The WS-6 was canceled three times and restarted four times, and even the production location was changed five times. Now, just as it was about to be completed, a reverse engineering project suddenly appeared!

"Our Air Force will still support the WS-6, but the WS-6 is a completely new development project, and there is still a long way to go before it can be put into practical use. We now want to reverse engineer an engine that can be used temporarily. When the WS-6 matures in the future, we will switch to the WS-6," Old Lin said. "For us, it shouldn't be difficult to reverse engineer a single-rotor engine, right?"

"That's what they said when they introduced the Spey." Old Li's words left Old Lin speechless.

The WS-6 was canceled three times, one of which was because the introduction of the Spey led to the suspension of the WS-6. Fortunately, the higher-level leaders still supported the WS-6, which was then restarted.

The WS-6 development team was well aware that there were insufficient national defense funds to support multiple projects at the same time. They definitely did not want a new project to replace them. If the Air Force found that the reverse-engineered engine was sufficient, they might be reluctant to continue investing in the WS-6.

"Director Qin, Director Qin, stop lying down. You proposed this suggestion. Now, give us a solution to the problem!" Old Lin looked in Qin Yang's direction.

Qin Yang was still sleeping, so the people next to him quickly patted him on the shoulder.

"What's wrong? Can't you let people sleep?"

Qin Yang hadn't woken up yet, and these words made everyone very embarrassed.

Fortunately, Qin Yang rubbed his eyes and realized what was happening: "Oh right, we are in a meeting. Are there any results? If the meeting is over, let's go eat. The donkey burger in the cafeteria is good..."

"Director Qin, it's not time to eat yet. Everyone has reservations about reverse engineering the M53. Do you have any suggestions?" Old Lin said unhappily.

"Reservations about what?"

"Director Qin, you are a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of a hungry man. It's not enough for our aviation engine industry to concentrate all our efforts on the WS-6. Where do we have the extra funds to reverse engineer the M53? We are very grateful that you can get us two prototypes, but we don't have the energy!" Old Liu said.

"That's easy to say." Qin Yang looked at everyone: "You don't have money, but our Factory 960 does. We can support this project!"

Old Lin was overjoyed. Since you decided to pay for it yourself, why are we even having this meeting! Are you just bored and amusing yourself?

"However, our factory is engaged in ground weapons and equipment, and we don't have this capability," Qin Yang continued.

Everyone was stunned again.

Fortunately, Old Lin was already familiar with Qin Yang's behavior and immediately stopped him from elaborating: "Director Qin, just say what your plan is. Don't beat around the bush."

"I heard that some third-line aviation engine factories don't have production projects and are in a difficult situation. Our Factory 960 can extend a warm hand and rescue our brother units from the abyss."

Old Lin had already understood. Qin Yang wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to continue expanding their Factory 960! They were going to officially enter the aviation industry!

"Director Qin, are you saying that you plan to take an aviation engine factory from our system?" A leader from the section asked.

"It's not taking, we are helping. Think about it, those third-line factories are a burden to you. They need to eat, they need to relocate, and they are a burden to you. Our Factory 960 has now developed and can completely share your burden," Qin Yang said.

"Then how much money does Director Qin plan to spend to acquire our factory?" The section leader asked.

"Spend money? We don't plan to spend money," Qin Yang said very seriously. "We are helping you solve your burden, and we will have to invest huge sums of money in reverse engineering next. You are actually asking us for money? Don't you think this request is excessive?"

No one spoke. Everyone was shocked by Qin Yang's remarks. He was shamelessly asking for a factory for free, and he even looked so confident!

"Director Qin, do you have a third-line aviation engine factory that you have your eye on?" The section leader asked.

Qin Yang thought for a moment: "It seems like there is a Liyang Factory?"

WS-6, the pain in the hearts of aviation people