Chapter 396: Shocked

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in amazement, only to realize that it was Tan Zhenhua who was speaking.
Huo Zhenting frowned and said: "Zhenhua, for this question, my father specifically consulted a number of experts in the aviation industry and carefully compared the available models around the world. Finally, he came to this conclusion. Zhenhua's opinion is What, why don't you say it, let us discuss it?"
Tan Zhenhua smiled, stood up, and said in all directions: "Predecessors, in order to prepare for this airline, I recently studied carefully the shelf products of major airliner manufacturers. If you have something, let’s say it today, everyone."
Everyone in the room looked at each other, and they all secretly said: "This kid really knows everything, and now he's starting to talk about airplanes, no matter what, everyone in this business is a layman, let's listen to how he fudges."
Shao Yifu coughed lightly, "Zhenhua, you say."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and began to state: "According to the first step we have just discussed, we can basically consider Southeast Asia as the main market. In short, it is to draw a radius of 3,000 kilometers with Xiangjiang as the center. Circles around."
After a little thought, everyone nodded and approved Tan Zhenhua's statement.
So he went on to say: "Based on the current status of these routes, our first choice of passenger aircraft should be a twin-engine aircraft carrying about 100 passengers and a range of about 3,000 kilometers. This should give the best economy. I think The experts that President Huo visited should also suggest the same?"
Huo Zhenting nodded and replied: "Yes, the opinions given by the experts are basically the same as Zhenhua's what you said. This is also the reason why they recommend the Boeing 737-200."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and said, "Yes, everyone's forecasts are similar in terms of demand, so let's take a look at what aircraft currently can meet this requirement."
He stretched out his palm and began to break his fingers one by one:
"The first one, of course, is the Boeing 737-200 mentioned by Mr. Huo. This is indeed a good aircraft. It is based on the 737-100 that was successfully put on the market in the late 1960s. The typical layout can be used for passengers. 104 people, 119 people in the full economy class. Early models used two turbojet engines. From the late 1970s, they switched to two JT8D low bypass turbofan engines from Pratt & Whitney. Make it more fuel-efficient and more popular in the market."
Huo Zhenting nodded and said: "As far as we know, this aircraft has been selected by more than 50 airlines around the world to become their main medium and short-range carrier aircraft. Obviously, both safety and economy are quite reliable. "
Actually, after hearing what Tan Zhenhua said just now, Huo Zhenting understood. This Tan Zhenhua was definitely here, otherwise, who can remember the parameters of an airplane so firmly? And it seemed that he remembered more than this one.
He guessed it right.
Tan Zhenhua nodded at him and continued: "Let’s talk about the second one, which is also the most important competitor of Boeing 737-200 in the world, DC-9, to be precise, DC-9-50 and Its various types of development."
"DC-9-50, or MD-80 series, is Boeing's current world's largest competitor, the product of the US "McDonald Douglas". It is slightly larger than the Boeing 737-200 and has a standard passenger capacity. It has reached 155 people and has a range of more than 4,000 kilometers. It also uses two JT8D turbofan engines with low bypass ratio as power. Unlike Boeing, its engines are arranged on the side and rear of the aircraft, so the cabin is more Quiet, economically speaking, it is almost equivalent to the Boeing plane just now."
After a pause, he emphasized his tone and said: "Furthermore, according to the information I have learned from people in the China Aviation industry, China Xia intends to introduce the production of this aircraft. The specific model introduced is its plateau development MD-82. The matter is already under negotiation and there should be results soon."
His last words immediately caused a commotion among the people in the house. Cao Guangbiao couldn't help asking: "So Zhenhua, I listen to what you mean, is it planning to buy this MD-82 aircraft?"
Bao Yugang sighed: "Unexpectedly, our Huaxia will start to build such a large passenger plane. Although it is still a product of the Americans, it will be produced on our Huaxia land after all. For us Huaxia, It’s already a big improvement, Zhenhua, if you decide to buy this aircraft, I will support you."
Shao Yifu also smiled and said: "Zhenhua, I know your thoughts. If this aircraft will be produced in China in the future, then I will support you too."
Tan Zhenhua shook his head and said, "Grandpa, Mr. Bao, I haven't finished talking yet. I don't like this airplane, I don't like it at all, and as far as I know, the safety record of this airplane is not very good."
Looking at everyone’s puzzled eyes, Tan Zhenhua explained:
The MD-80 series is indeed a very advanced aircraft with a high degree of automation, but it also means that its stability is not very good. From a professional point of view, because Its wing area is relatively small, so the landing speed will be faster, which also makes it more difficult to control than other aircraft. Of course, these are not particularly problems for experienced pilots."
Shao Yifu asked: "Then, Zhenhua, why don't you like this plane?"
Tan Zhenhua shook his head and said: "I don't like it. It has nothing to do with the aircraft itself, but for a very personal reason. I will have the opportunity to explain this to Grandpa in the future."
Seeing that he was unwilling to answer, everyone was not forced to answer, so he could only listen to him continue to say: "In addition to the two main short- and medium-range passenger aircraft, there are actually several companies around the world that can also provide similar products, such as Galuda. Suo’s "Mercury" and Southern Aircraft Company’s "Quick Sail" passenger aircraft."
Let me talk about the "Mercury" first. This aircraft also uses the same type of engine as the above two aircraft. However, its biggest Achilles heel is its short-legged range of 1,700 kilometers. Therefore, it is not sold well worldwide, and Gaul people like to sell everything very expensive, just like their luxury goods, so it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the worst-selling passenger aircraft in the history of civil aviation. Of course, we don’t need to consider it today. "
As for the "Kaifan", it was once a very successful passenger plane, with more than 200 aircraft sold worldwide, but it was discontinued in 1975 and the production line was closed, so there is no need to talk about it.
Cao Guangbiao said: "Zhenhua, you don't want to sell it, just talk about the key points, I heard it, these are not your goals in mind, you must have mature ideas, right?"
Tan Zhenhua gave him a thumbs-up and praised: "Old Cao's vision is really poisonous, you can see through my careful thoughts. Well, let me talk about the plane in my mind, it is" "British Aerospace Corporation" product "BAC1-11-500"."
Then, without waiting for people to ask questions, he took the initiative to introduce: "This aircraft is produced by the famous "British Aerospace Company" and gradually developed from BAC1-11. The typical layout has 119 seats, and the full economy class can have 136 seats. It adopts classic tail crane engine layout, two "Speey MK-606" engines as power, each can provide a maximum thrust of 7.67 tons, and a range of more than 4000 kilometers. Its economy is compared with Boeing and McDonnell Douglas products It is very close and very safe. Although the global sales volume is not as good as the products of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, they have sold more than 400 aircraft."
Cao Guangbiao nodded and said, "Zhenhua, I probably understand what you mean. Our airline is registered in Hong Kong, and Hong Kong is still under British management after all. The newly established airline purchases domestic aircraft and starts. From the government level , It’s easier to get various approvals."
Tan Zhenhua smiled and said, "Lao Cao is right. This is of course one of the reasons I chose this aircraft, but it is not the most important reason."
"Oh? Zhenhua, then tell me, what is the most important reason in your mind?"
"It's very simple. The reason is that I am going to invest in the production of this aircraft myself."
Once a word came out, it was shocking!