Chapter 371: Front edge

After Ma Fengshan finished speaking, the room fell into a strange silence. The three of them all fell silent, and the atmosphere was momentarily solemn.
In the end, Guo Rongwei broke the silence and persuaded him: "Old Ma, the so-called "conspiracy depends on people and things happen in heaven." Some things can only be done to know the destiny, but just ask for a clear conscience."
Ma Fengshan sighed when he heard the words, and smiled bitterly: "Lao Guo, what you said is good, and it may be too late to say anything. Besides, in my current body, many things are also powerless, alas...just a hard stepping stone. A few of them."
Guo Rongwei persuaded again: "Yes, this is the end of the matter, so don't think about it so much. First get your body and talk about other things. Don't you be afraid that there will be no firewood. Besides, things have not reached the end of despair. , Maybe there are other opportunities."
Hearing this, Ma Fengshanqiang lifted himself up and said again: "Lao Guo, you are here this time, certainly not just to say these words to comfort me, right? Let’s talk about your intention first, I This has been a long story for a long time, and you and your student still haven’t gotten out the gourd. But I guess it should be related to the "BAC" project you proposed to the ministry?"
Guo Rongwei pointed in Tan Zhenhua's direction and said, "Actually, I am not looking for you, but this kid is looking for you."
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Tan Zhenhua smiled and replied, "Master Ma, it's really me."
Ma Fengshan became more suspicious: "Young man, I heard from Lao Guo just now that you are going to study abroad in the U.S. in the fall. You are still studying electronics that are incompatible with our aviation industry. You traveled all the way from Ningdu to the magic city to find me. What's the matter?"
From Ningdu to Magical Capital, the railway mileage was only 300 kilometers, but in the early 1980s, it was really a long distance.
Tan Zhenhua smiled and said, "Master Ma, don't worry, I haven't finished asking my question."
Although Ma Fengshan was strange in his heart, out of politeness, he still said, "Well, if you have any questions, then you can ask."
"I want to ask Master Ma, you just introduced so many basic information about "BAC1-11". If you judge according to your judgment, if there is a chance, I mean if, ah, then this aircraft is not worth introducing. What?"
"Hehe, of course it is worth it. In fact, China Huaxia negotiated with Britain about the introduction."
"Oh?" This is news, even industry insider Guo Rongwei has never heard of it.
"This is a long story, and it has to go around a big circle." Seeing that both of these two showed interest, Ma Fengshan continued: "If you want to know, then I might as well tell you. Tell the story."
Seeing the two of them nodding together, Ma Fengshan opened the chattering box again.
"This matter has to start in 1970. As you know, at that time, whether it was "NATO" or "Warsaw Pact", a strict embargo policy was imposed on China. Therefore, our country did not matter whether it was military or Civil transport aircraft were very backward, and at that time, it was difficult to say whether it was the "Yun 7" or "Yun 8" research and development smoothly. The Air Force even needed to rely on the old "Yun 5" as the main force."
Tan Zhenhua couldn't help but recalled the dead souls in the night sky that night with Zhan Nuozhu and pilot Xiao Li last year, and could not help but nodded.
"In that year, after unremitting efforts, we finally got four jet airliners from Pakistan Railway. Although they were second-hand, this was the first time that advanced airliners made in the West entered China, and the models of these four aircraft were "Trident."
"As these aircraft began to be used in the Air Force, their advanced performance has won unanimous praise from everyone. With Nixon's visit to China in 1972, our relationship with the Western world has gradually improved, and China's direct purchase of aircraft has also changed. It became possible, so from that year until the "Trident" was completely discontinued in 1975, China Huaxia purchased a total of 35 aircraft of this type. For this aircraft whose sales volume is not too large, we should consider it to be The world’s largest user."
Tan Zhenhua curiously said: "Master Ma, you are clearly talking about the "trident", what does it have to do with the "BAC" we just talked about? And they should be regarded as competitors, right?"
Ma Fengshan smiled and replied: "Zhenhua, don't worry, listen to me, I said that I have to go around a big bend. In fact, since we got the "Trident" in 1970, we also got it naturally. Another thing, what do you guess?"
Tan Zhenhua and Guo Rongwei looked at each other and replied in unison: "Speey Engine!"
Ma Fengshan smiled and said: "Yes, it is the Spey engine. To be precise, what we got is the civilian non-afterburner version of the Spey aircraft engine, which is MK512."
"When the Air Force saw this engine, it was immediately attracted by its high-thrust, fuel-efficient and durable characteristics. It happened that the relationship between Britain and us had also improved at that time. Therefore, our country immediately began to cooperate with "Ro-Ro "The company's negotiations want to obtain this engine."
"Rolls-Royce Ltd" is the world's most famous company. It is written "Rolls-Royce Ltd" in English. Is it familiar? Yes, children's shoes, you read it right, it is the same as the logo of that expensive inhuman car brand "Rolls Royce".
In fact, they were originally a company, and "RR" was also a world-renowned trademark of this long-established company founded in 1906. Unfortunately, due to poor management, this company was unable to withstand debts in 1971. No bankruptcy reorganization.
Under the intervention of the British government, the company was split into two completely independent parts, operating engine business and automobile business respectively, but the trademark was still shared by the two.
Through this spin-off, the two companies have embarked on completely different paths.
"Rolls-Royce" cars have not been able to get rid of the difficulties of operation and were eventually taken over by Hans's "BMW" group in 2003; however, the "Roll-Royce" engine gained a new life and eventually grew into a global scale. One of the overlords of aviation power within.
Ma Fengshan continued: "By 1975, the negotiations finally ended. We obtained the franchise manufacturing license of the "Spicy" engine, a full set of drawings, and established an engine production line with the help of the "Ro-Ro" company. , Of course, we bought the military version with afterburner."
"However, in the negotiation with the "Ro-Ro" company, the other party revealed an important message, and this information prompted me to go to Britain in 1975, participated in a negotiation and first contacted " BAC "This aircraft."
Tan Zhenhua was surprised and lost her voice: "Master Ma, have you been in contact with this aircraft?"
Ma Fengshan nodded: "Yes, I have not only been in contact with this aircraft, visited its production line, and even almost bought it on behalf of China!"