Chapter 968 Let them waste some resources

Based on Luan Wenjie's understanding of Chang Haonan, the "slightly tilted" mentioned by the latter may not be that slightly.

But these can always be negotiated.

What's more, in addition to the practice series of satellites specifically used for scientific exploration and technological experiments, China currently also has the Shenzhou spacecraft orbital module that can be used as a small satellite. Compared with previous years, the mission payload is much more sufficient.

So, the matter was finalized.

Of course, if you want to raise the project level halfway through the project, you still need to go through a certain process.

Fortunately, the hardware development phase of the Ocean No. 1 satellite has been completed, so it is not expected to affect the final launch window.

This report meeting was expected to last only about two hours, but it ended up taking most of the day to finish.

When Chang Haonan and Lin Senming saw off several leaders who attended the meeting, it was already sunset.

In January in Beijing, it gets dark early.

"Mr. Chang."

Standing in the parking lot, Lin Senming excitedly held Chang Haonan's hand tightly.

His lips moved slightly, obviously trying to express his feelings at the moment.

But in the end, I was still limited by my slightly lacking language skills.

Thousands of words are reduced to one sentence:

"Thank you so much……"

Everything is self-explanatory.

Although Lin Senming is only the deputy chief designer of Ocean No. 1, he also cooperates with Chang Haonan in software design.

But the latter is not from the aerospace system after all.

In the Fifth Academy, and even in the field of aerospace science and technology, Lin Senming is the most important young backbone force in the Ocean No. 1 satellite project, without a doubt.

Therefore, the development prospects of Ocean No. 1, or the Ocean series of satellites, will directly affect his own future and destiny.

Projects led by the national bureau and projects led by ministries seem to be only half a level apart, but the resources and priorities they receive are completely different.

As for the next level...

Then we would have to set up a separate department to be in charge, just like manned space flight.

Lin Senming didn't even dare to think about it.

However, these are already commonplace for Chang Haonan.

It is better to say that he is responsible for, or even has been mainly involved in, several projects, and there is no project at a lower level.

Now it's just a matter of returning to normal.

"General Manager Lin, the hardware of Ocean No. 1 is developed by your colleagues from the Fifth Academy, so we will need your cooperation in the subsequent software and hardware adaptation work."

Looking at Lin Senming, who was so excited that he was speechless, Chang Haonan decided to break the awkward silence first.

The main thing is that the other party is holding on to me and won't let go, so just standing there in a stalemate is not a solution.

"I will definitely cooperate. I will definitely cooperate."

Lin Senming then remembered to put his hand down, and quickly replied:

"I really didn't expect that a report meeting could have such a good effect..."

Chang Haonan quickly put his arms behind his back to prevent himself from being controlled by the other party again:

"At the achievement report meeting, most of the audience members are not professionals. They are either from other fields or are simply in administration. To put it bluntly, the focus they want to see is how great our achievement is, not why we are so great."

"So, the starting point is to show the achievements we have made so far in the most intuitive way. If there are really no achievements now, then try to describe a bright future... Of course, you have to find a way to make people believe that the future you are talking about exists."

"Today is actually nothing. After all, Ocean No. 921 is a mature project that has already been approved and even has a future development plan. It is just the icing on the cake at most... If I really want to say it, it is the two reports held before the approval of Project No. and Project . They are the real changes in fate..."

In fact, what Chang Haonan originally wanted to say was that the aviation engine industry conference that year directly reversed the entire layout of China's aviation engine industry, and even the birth of Aviation Power Group could be regarded as one of its aftermath.

But then I changed my mind and thought that although these were the truth, it was inevitable that what I said would sound like bragging.

So they temporarily changed it to Project 921 and Project No. ...

Fortunately, Lin Senming had not yet completely calmed down, and did not care about the specific example Chang Haonan gave:

"Boss Chang, it's not too early. How about... take a rest for a while and have a meal in our office cafeteria?"

He knew very well that if he asked the other party to go outside, he would definitely be rejected.

However, the canteens of such large units, even if they do not have special reception venues like the Torch Group, always have small kitchens or similar configurations.

In fact, logically speaking, Chang Haonan does not reject this kind of emotional connection within a reasonable range.

In particular, his past connections were mainly in the fields of aviation and machinery. As a grassroots backbone of the aerospace system, there was absolutely no harm in Lin Senming establishing good relationships with others.

But today...

Chang Haonan raised his hand and looked at his watch:

"It seems a bit too early. It's just past four o'clock..."

He was a little hesitant, wondering if he should go back to the office.

It's not from the Torch Laboratory, but from the Aviation Power Group.

In the past half month, I have been busy with the contour segmentation algorithm and have hardly paid attention to the situation in the group.

Lin Senming looked at Chang Haonan's embarrassed expression and did not continue to insist:

"If Mr. Chang has something else to do, we can do it another day. There will be more opportunities in the future anyway..."

"Alright."

Chang Haonan nodded:

"After the Ocean No. 1 project is successful, I will invite you to go to Torch Group's cafeteria to experience it..."

……

This impromptu decision led to Chang Haonan receiving a call from Shengjing by coincidence.

It was Liu Yongquan who called.

What was a bit outrageous was that after the call was connected, the other party was stunned for a moment:

"Mr. Chang?"

It seemed that he had never expected Chang Haonan to be in the office.

But it seems reasonable. Recently, whenever someone contacted me through the group level, almost all of the information was conveyed through Zhang Liangping.

So for most people, he has indeed been "missing" for some time.

"it's me."

Chang Haonan took off his cotton hat and put it on the desk.

"I guess today's call is... that Snecma has completed the test?"

Chang Haonan looked at the date and thought that it had been almost a month since the other party received the test samples. Even though there was a long Christmas holiday in between, it seemed that there should be results by then.

However, it turns out that he still overestimated the French's work efficiency under normal circumstances...

"No, not really. When I contacted Dr. Vista a few days ago, he told me that they had just resumed work there and it might take until around the 25th to be completely finished."

Liu Yongquan explained:

"Actually, it was Dassault who contacted me through the employee that Snecma sent to Shengjing."

"Dasso..."

Chang Haonan was unbuttoning his coat with one hand at this moment. He could not help but stop when he heard this answer:

"How did they find you directly?"

Although the two companies have cooperated on the Falcon Z project, this project was directly coordinated between the Aviation Power Headquarters and Dassault, unlike the M88 project, which had to go through the Shengfa Group additionally.

Therefore, it stands to reason that even if there is something, one should not go directly to Liu Yongquan without going through him.

"Well... I feel like this is just a test of the waters, and there's no intention of going through a formal document, so it's not convenient to contact you or other group leaders directly..."

Liu Yongquan first made some speculations, and then continued:

"Those guys went around in circles with me, but they never made their point very clear. But they were just trying to test our views on the Indian LCA fighter."

"LCA..."

Chang Haonan finally took off his coat and leaned back in his chair.

He was a little confused when this unpopular model was suddenly mentioned.

At this time, Liu Yongan added:

"In addition, they also mentioned that the Indians seemed to hope that Dassault could help them develop an upgraded model for the aircraft..."

"Huh?"

Chang Haonan immediately sat up straight:

"Is there such a thing?"

"Well... it's just that one of them mentioned a few words, and it may not be true..."

Liu Yongquan quickly explained.

"No, this is definitely not an accidental mention."

Chang Haonan on the other end of the phone almost laughed out loud:

"I guess Dassault is worried that if they help the Indians develop a new fighter jet, it may affect their cooperation with us, so they want to judge our country's attitude towards the LCA model through you."

After hearing his analysis, Liu Yongquan quickly reacted:

"If that's the case...it does make sense..."

The two projects that Dassault Aviation is currently focusing on are both tied to the Aero Engines Group.

In this case, no matter how high the price the Indians offer, the former will have to think twice.

"Then... I don't know what you mean?"

Liu Yongquan asked.

"This kind of thing... is definitely not something I can decide on my own."

Chang Haonan did not give an answer immediately.

This matter involves three countries, and if it is taken to a serious level, it may affect foreign relations. Therefore, it is impossible for Chang Haonan to make the final decision on his own behalf.

That's just Chun Chun's own fault.

After a short pause, he changed the subject:

"However, I will make suggestions to my superiors on this matter. You just need to wait for my notification."

Since Chang Haonan had said so, Liu Yongquan had nothing to worry about and immediately replied:

"Yes!"

"Before I give you a clear answer, please do not talk about this matter with the French personnel."

Before hanging up the phone, Chang Haonan specifically instructed:

"If they come to you and talk about it, then..."

"Just go around in circles with them, I understand!"

Liu Yongquan immediately responded with a series of answers.

"It's good to know."

Chang Haonan smiled and shook his head, hung up the phone, then took out a piece of manuscript paper from the drawer of his desk and prepared to start writing the report.

If this happened to other countries, Chang Haonan would probably really consider stopping the French.

After all, the transfer of military technology is more sensitive than simple arms sales.

The impact is even more far-reaching.

But India...

Especially LCA...

It’s really hard to say.

Chang Haonan thought that instead of cutting off all the other party's hopes, it would be better to let the other party continue to waste resources on this model -

The LCA of his previous life had not yet truly formed combat effectiveness until the time of his rebirth, and the subsequent improved MK1A model was also a long way off.

As for the deeply modified MK2 model...

It only exists in legends.

Moreover, even if the Indians in this timeline were a little more capable and came up with LCA in advance...

does not matter.

The parts and raw materials of this model are imported in large quantities from the West, resulting in the price of a "domestic" light aircraft being comparable to that of imported heavy aircraft.

In other words, for every additional LCA the Indians have, they will have one less Su-30MKI.

Chang Haonan can still figure out this account.

Therefore, his advice is very straightforward -

Just ignore those Indians and let them do whatever they want.