Reborn Brazil as a Plutocrat

Chapter 465: Entering Civil Aviation

Rima Holden was obviously startled when he heard this. This was a little different from what he expected!

Now that Kurt Tank's jet aircraft project has been approved, why wasn't he allowed to continue working on his project?

"What do you mean that my project is too advanced? Didn't you just say that our project has achieved stealth performance?"

Fang Lang smiled and pointed to the chair behind Rima Horton's desk, gesturing for the other party to sit down and chat.

"I would like to say that your project is full of genius-like imagination, but the current scientific basis is not complete. Turning your imagination into reality requires a process.

I have seen the product you developed. Now this product is in American research institutions, and Americans are also conducting research on it. I have to say that it is very beautiful.

But I think you who have gone through experiments should also know very well that the flying wing structure you are pursuing has inherent flaws in lateral stability, which is the inevitable result of not having a vertical tail.

To solve this problem, given the current level of technology, it is basically an impossible task. Otherwise, it would be impossible for several of your prototypes to crash one after another.

As for the stealth performance you mentioned, do you know why your aircraft produces such an effect?

Obviously, you yourself don't know, and I have some guesses about these in my heart, but I don't think it's time to say it yet.

The company's development will also be hindered, let alone whether it can complete what I promised - restart your research project. It is estimated that our company's production will have big problems.

Please rest assured! I will try my best and never let you down."

I heard that Mercedes-Benz had already begun developing a turbofan engine code-named DB670 as early as 1943. Unfortunately, at that time, they installed the fan position behind the turbojet engine, and the experiment ultimately failed to succeed.

Rima Holden looked at Fang Lang in surprise and said in disbelief:

"You want me to take charge of the research on civil aviation airliners? But I have never had relevant experience!"

"Civil aviation aircraft and military aircraft have many things in common, but there are also big differences. First of all, the most important thing is definitely safety. Whether it is a civil aviation aircraft or a military aircraft, the most important thing is to ensure absolute safety and reliability.

Fang Lang's words left Rima Horton speechless. He was very aware of the flaws of the product he had researched. Just as Fang Lang said, the entire aircraft had extremely poor lateral stability because it had no vertical tail.

, and even difficulty in turning, which caused their trial prototype to fail.

"Then let me contact you! It seems that our power research laboratory needs to be further expanded!"

However, Fang Lang drew a separate schematic diagram of the cross-section of the wing. This was introduced in a video he accidentally saw when he was watching short videos later, and what is called supercritical wing technology.

With that said, he pulled out a piece of white paper directly from the other party's desk and began to teach Rima Horton about his requirements and understanding of civil aviation aircraft.

When Fang Lang saw this, he didn't know how to comfort him. He thought of a very interesting saying from later generations: the best way to cure a broken love is to start a new relationship.

Of course, Fang Lang is not a professional aviation professional, so he can only describe the shapes of the aircraft he has seen the most, and the ones he has been most exposed to are the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 series.

Before that, I want to have a detailed discussion with you about the design ideas of civil aviation aircraft."

Now Fang Lang's intention was not to ask them to give up completely, but to wait for further progress in science and technology. Although this was a bit unfair, he knew it in his heart.

In fact, Fang Lang made a mistake here, that is, the current British Rolls-Royce Company did not start researching turbofan engines. They did not officially start research on this project until 1950.

The arrangement of the two engines suspended on the wings reminded him of German heavy bombers. The shape of the swept wings reminded him of the TA-183 project. He knew that this technology was developed by Kurt Tank.

A professor's first initiative.

Seeing the somewhat unreliable appearance of Rima Horton in front of him, Fang Lang could only add fuel to his fire and drew the appearance of the civil aviation aircraft he had seen from later generations on the drawing in front of him.

I hope you can use your genius mind to develop excellent aircraft models for us that can occupy a place in the civil aviation market."

Rima Horton could also clearly feel Fang Lang's determination, which made him feel like Alexander, but he was not someone who would be intimidated by pressure. Fang Lang's trust forced him to take this task seriously.

It seems to come from the amazing technology of Airbus.

Of course Rima Horton had no way of knowing this kind of confidential information, but since what Fang Lang said was well-founded, he couldn't have any doubts. If it was like what Fang Lang said, the turbofan engine had such great benefits.

If so, it must be of great practical value.

After thinking silently in his mind for a while, he raised his head in embarrassment and said to Fang Lang sheepishly:

"Boss, I'm not very familiar with the engine researchers at Mercedes-Benz!"

The company's resources will also be tilted towards you, and we can start recruiting personnel right away. In short, your civil aviation project will be the most important project of our company in the next few years.

As far as I know, the British company Rolls-Royce is currently studying an engine that installs a fan in front of the turbojet engine to increase the windward area and air flow.

Therefore, I want to appoint you as the chief designer, develop our own jet civil aviation aircraft, quickly occupy the booming civil aviation market, and obtain more funds to support our follow-up research.

When Fang Lang saw this, he suddenly stood up with a smile on his face, stretched out his right hand towards Rima Horton, and held it tightly with the other person.

Fortunately, I have a cooperative relationship with Mercedes-Benz. Although I don't know if the people in the automobile R&D department and the aircraft engine R&D department are familiar with each other, I can only give it a try.

From the perspective of a layman like him, the appearance difference between the two aircraft is not particularly huge. Even the layout of the engines is the same under the wings.

However, there are certain differences between the tail and the wings, but the differences are not particularly huge. So Fang Lang can only slightly combine the two based on his own impressions. As for whether it is accurate, Fang Lang cannot guarantee it.

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It is impossible for me to really do nothing and just insist on my insistence on the flying wing structure.

It is obvious that the civil aviation market will be a huge cake in the future, but now most passenger aircraft are still in the propeller stage.

This determines that we must first use the jet engine with the highest fuel economy, which is also the first problem we must solve.

So, in the end, Rima Horton fell down on the chair a little weakly, and her whole person was a little slumped.

Therefore, in addition to safety, what they are most concerned about is economy. Simply put, they hope to consume the least fuel and transport the most people to the farthest place.

is that so?"

I don’t know what you think.”

As for other aspects, he didn't know much about it. Even on the aerodynamic layout, Rima Horton and the others needed to go to the wind tunnel to check whether it was suitable.

As a German aircraft designer, Rima Horton is obviously very familiar with the situation of German aircraft engines. After hearing Fang Lang's question, he nodded slightly disappointedly and said:

"Yes, I have also heard about this research project, but unfortunately it was not successful."

"Okay, then I will go find Ant Bollman later and announce the launch of our civil aviation project.

Combining the successful experience of the British, we will restart research on our own turbofan engines."

Hearing this, Fang Lang scratched his head helplessly. You don't look very smart! No wonder someone else, Kurt Tank, could take away an entire company's design department, but you could only escape alone.

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The latest information shows that the ground take-off thrust of this engine has increased by about 40%, while the fuel consumption during high-altitude cruising has dropped by 15%, and the engine's efficiency has been greatly improved.

Since this project can't be carried out now, you can't just waste your time here, can you?

I think if you change your mind and start a new research from another angle, you may be surprised, but that’s not necessarily the case!”

Fangyuan Aircraft Manufacturing Company is only a private enterprise, not a state-owned institution, so it is impossible to spend large sums of money to support their research without reservation.

As Fang Lang's drawings gradually took shape, Rima Horton stared closely at it. I have to say that this aircraft looks very beautiful. The slender fuselage and the slightly upturned wing tips look very...

of beautiful.

"You have also seen that one of our company's biggest businesses now is to modify military transport aircraft and deliver them to civil aviation for use as civil aviation passenger aircraft.

The difference between civil aviation passenger aircraft and military aircraft is that they have special requirements for economy. You must know that airlines purchase passenger aircraft not for charity, but to make money.

When the level of technology can support us to restart this project, I will tell you everything I know without hesitation.

Of course, some British and American airlines have begun to enter the jet passenger market in a big way. Major aircraft manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development to make them faster, have longer range, carry more passengers, be safer, and even be more fuel-efficient.

jetliner.

He smiled and waved his hands, looked at the other party seriously, and said in a sincere tone:

"It doesn't matter if you don't have experience. I will put forward specific research and development requirements, and I will also explain to you the information on the main models of other aircraft manufacturers one by one.

Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled and patted the other party's arm and said:

"It doesn't matter. Now we still have a chance to catch up. You can see if you can mobilize your own connections and gather the engineers for this project together again.

As a newly established aircraft manufacturing company, if our company cannot seize this opportunity and enter this field first, then we will fall behind step by step.

For a person like him, pressure will not make him retreat, it will only make him face difficulties. Therefore, he stood up without thinking for a long time, looked at Fang Lang solemnly, and said in a serious tone:

"Thanks to my boss for his trust, I took on this task.

Fang Lang's meaning is very clear, that is, to concentrate the company's efforts on researching new civil aviation aircraft.

Fang Lang's purpose was to gain the upper hand and be the first to complete the research and development of the turbofan engine.

This is an important basis for our research and development of civil aviation aircraft.

The other party's current state seemed to be similar. So he simply said directly:

However, even a concept map like this, Fang Lang believes, can save them a lot of detours and directly lead the trend of private aviation.

Of course he was very surprised to see him on a civil airliner now. After all, he had not heard the conversation between Fang Lang and Kurt Tank today, so he directly wondered:

"This swept-wing layout will cause the wingtips to stall. Is your design suitable?"

Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled and said:

"Don't worry, I have seriously discussed this issue with Professor Kurt Tank today, and we have found a way to overcome this problem.

You can communicate with Professor Tan Ke more when the time comes."

(End of chapter)