Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"Okay," Qin Yang nodded. "I wonder what solutions you will provide us?"

"President Qin, we have world-class aero engines. Over the years, we have invested heavily and developed a world-class three-rotor engine. This aircraft has excellent fuel consumption and advanced technology, making it the best choice for your Y-10. Now, let our engine engineer, Mr. Hook, introduce it to you."

Hook stood up and walked to the projection screen: "Ladies and gentlemen, we believe that the three-rotor is the best engine solution. Between the high-pressure and low-pressure compressors, we have added an additional intermediate-pressure compressor. The internal airflow can operate better. This technology is also the most advanced technology in the world."

"We also believe that Rolls-Royce's technology is the most advanced in the world," Qin Yang said. "The three-rotor engine sounds very advanced."

The Rolls-Royce technical staff were very excited.

"That's right, it is of course the most advanced technology," Hook said. "General Electric and Pratt \u0026 Whitney do not have the ability to develop advanced three-rotor engines. They only have dual-rotor technology, which is one generation behind us."

Hook continued to introduce the engine, showing slides one after another.

"President Qin, this kind of power is a trend. Four engines will definitely be outdated in the future. You don't plan to fly to the United States either. Two engines are enough. Twin-engine configurations have too many advantages over four-engine configurations."

"What are the advantages?"

"Cost savings."

"One million pounds per engine, how does that save costs? The engines we manufacture ourselves only cost about 100,000 pounds when converted. Two engines would only cost 200,000 pounds. You actually want one million pounds. How is that saving money?"

"President Qin, our engines are fuel-efficient."

"Fuel-efficient? How much can you save? Can you save the 800,000 pounds?"

Of course, that was impossible. How much fuel would you have to save to save that much money?

The other party was speechless for a moment.

"I do have a solution," Qin Yang said at this moment.

"What solution?"

"The reason why your engines are so expensive is because your manufacturing costs here are too high. If you can manufacture the engines in our Orient, you can definitely reduce the costs. We can only afford a maximum of 300,000 pounds. Anything higher than that won't work."

Produce in the Orient?

Kenneth and Hook looked at each other, and then cautiously said: "President Qin, I'm very sorry, this engine is quite precise. Your Oriental technology is too poor. So far, you have not been able to master the production technology of the Spey engine, let alone produce our advanced engines."

"Mr. Kenneth, are you looking down on our Oriental technology?" Qin Yang asked.

Kenneth quickly shook his head: "Of course not, I'm just saying that this engine is too advanced."

"Of course, it's advanced. If it weren't advanced, we wouldn't be interested in this engine. We don't even look at outdated engines like the Spey."

Kenneth was a little embarrassed: "So, this engine is beyond your level."

"What, we can't produce it? You are human, and we are also human. Why can't we produce it?"

"Producing this engine requires advanced production equipment."

"We can buy it."

"Buying it costs a lot of money."

"Don't worry, we have money."

"If you have money, why don't you just buy our engines?"

"Is there any need to ask how to choose between buying eggs and buying the hen that lays the eggs?"

Kenneth and Hook looked at each other again, and then said: "President Qin, I'm very sorry, since you don't understand, let me make it clearer. This technology of ours is the most advanced. We cannot export this technology to your country, just like the Spey engine. This is our principle."

"Is that so?" Old Ma stood up and said: "Then our Y-10 passenger plane cannot always purchase engines from abroad. This is also our principle. Our passenger plane is expected to have a demand for several thousand aircraft. How can we directly purchase engines from abroad. President Qin, let's forget it. Let's go. Anyway, we don't want to modify our plane. It's not easy to change from four engines to two engines."

"It seems that we can only say sorry," Qin Yang said. "However, since we're here, let's broaden our horizons. Mr. Kenneth, can we go to the production line and take a look? Let us broaden our horizons and see what the world's most advanced engine production technology is like."

Kenneth and Hook were both stunned. Is this the end? We haven't even started yet! Several thousand Y-10s could be equipped with tens of thousands of RB211 engines. How great would it be if we could get this order!

Seeing that Qin Yang was about to stand up, Kenneth quickly said: "President Qin, let's discuss it further and see if we can find a solution that satisfies both of us."

If they left this meeting room, went to the production line to take a look, and then left, they definitely wouldn't be able to reach an agreement. They had to reach an agreement here!

"Didn't you just say that our solution is to produce it in our country?" Qin Yang said. "If this requirement is not met, then we cannot continue to negotiate."

"But, we are not allowed to export this technology to your country."

It seemed that there was no way to negotiate. In principle, neither side could budge.

"If we want to find a solution that satisfies both parties, can we jointly build an aircraft engine production plant in the Orient?" Qin Yang said.

This was a solution that could satisfy both parties!

"The technology is still your technology. We are only providing manpower. The main purpose of doing this is to reduce costs. At the same time, from the surface, it is also being produced by ourselves, which is convenient for explaining to the country. What do you think?" Qin Yang asked.

This plan was also a suitable plan that could meet the needs of both parties.

After hearing Qin Yang's words, Kenneth frowned again: "President Qin, this is not just a matter of technology and manpower. The biggest problem is capital to build a factory in your Orient. It would cost a lot of money to build a factory from scratch, especially the purchase of those equipment."

Qin Yang glanced at the other party helplessly: "I have said it long ago, the problem of funds is not a problem. As long as the factory is built in our Orient, everything will be easy to say."