Chapter 220: Difficulties in the Aviation Industry

"This map looks a lot easier than the previous ones."

Professor Li, wearing glasses, sighed after reading the entire new drawing.

Fang Xiang shrugged his shoulders and glanced at Wang Jinyang who was relieved.

How do I respond to this?

"Don't leave for now. Stay here and help me finalize this new blueprint."

Professor Li raised his head, thought for a moment, then looked at Fang Xiang and said.

"This... I still have a lot of things to do over there..."

When Fang Xiang heard this, he felt a little unwilling.

The trip to Hong Kong Island is imminent.

Professor Li was determined to keep me in Shenfei with just one sentence. Building aircraft engines is not something that can be done in a day or two.

It will take several months at least.

It may take until the end of the year for this to be successfully completed.

"What could be more important than building an airplane here?!"

Professor Li's expression suddenly turned grim.

Fang Xiang knew very well that because of this engine, Professor Li gave up on becoming the chief engineer of Chengfei.

After working day and night for several months, Shenfei finally produced a prototype.

But when I turned it on for the first time, it exploded.

Later, in every experiment, I couldn’t last until the half-hour endurance test.

Even trying to turn on full power is impossible.

What a huge pressure this is behind.

"Build cars and earn foreign exchange for the country..."

Fang Xiang scratched his head and could only tell the truth.

Professor Li does have a difficult time here, but compared to the aviation industry, Fang Xiang is doing very well in the automobile industry.

He also has a factory where he has complete control and all the credit goes to him.

Everyone has selfish motives.

Fang Xiang is no exception.

He left his small courtyard in the capital, abandoned Liu Shuying, and ran to Luoyi to build a car.

He thought he had done his best for everyone.

And then let him abandon his family and go to Shenfei to build airplanes behind closed doors?

If you can achieve some amazing results after working for a year or two, that would be considered a achievement.

but. . .

Fang Xiang didn't think that Shen Fei had any room to speak in front of so many big shots.

Not much credit will go to him.

Yes, Fang Xiang’s main business is aerospace, but working in the automotive industry can quickly produce results and make money.

It can also create a large number of job opportunities for the country.

Not to mention he has plenty of free time.

Fang Xiang is not a saint, he is just an ordinary person.

If he had a choice, he would rather go to the Academy of Sciences and be an unknown person who just draws pictures.

I can go home every day, spend time with Liu Shuying, and have another child in the future.

Raise your child safely and healthily.

Isn't it good for him to live a prosperous life?

"you!"

Professor Li was furious when he saw Fang Xiang's shameless look.

"By the way, professor, this is only WP7, what about WP6?

There should be similar problems, right? "

Looking at Professor Li who turned away sulking, Fang Xiang looked at Wang Jinyang who spread his hands.

I felt that it was no use to remain silent, so I simply found another topic.

“The WP-6 and WP-7 have the same problem.

The J-8 project is urgent, so Shenfei is now devoting all its efforts to the work on J-8.

The turbojet 6 propels relatively slowly.

Because of the failure of WP7, WP6 is also bound to have problems.

Today, work on improving new engines has basically come to a standstill.

The reason we let you stay here is also to let you try out the WP-6.

Also, the high-altitude, high-speed interceptor you drew has been named J-9.

Now, it is also in the intensive experimental stage.

Most of the data are extremely impressive.

No, the order for the prototype has already been placed.

If it goes fast, we can see it in less than three months.”

Professor Li sighed, took out a cigarette and lit it.

After a moment's silence, he regained his composure and slowly spoke.

"So what is the possibility that this new picture I drew can be created?"

After listening carefully to the professor's words, Fang Xiang felt that the problem should be solved step by step.

Let’s first solve the turbojet 7 problem that has troubled Professor Li for more than half a year.

“Mostly, there are still some key parts of the materials and processes.

It is beyond our current capabilities.

But I can see that you have made improvements in many areas.

It also lowered the standards.

But it also takes time.”

Professor Li took a puff of his cigarette and pointed to the drawings on the table.

“What I originally drew was an advanced conceptual picture of the future.

You are too anxious.

Food should be eaten one bite at a time, and things should be done one step at a time.

The development of aircraft engines is not something that can be achieved overnight.

How about this, if there is any problem with the WP-6, please give me a drawing.

I'll take it back and study it, and make some changes.

As for the J-9... I don't think you should hold out too much hope for now.

That thing might just be a consumable item..."

Fang Xiang hesitated for a long time, but finally spoke out his true thoughts.

I would advise Professor Li not to aim too high and to keep his feet on the ground.

These pictures are basically finished products from the late 70s and 80s.

It is extremely difficult to rebuild it based on the current 66-year-old foundation.

Overtaking on a curve can only be achieved on the basis of meeting the standards for materials and processes.

Just like the mig25, it is a stainless steel aircraft.

However, at present, many high-grade stainless steels cannot be produced in China.

Not to mention that the mig25 contains a lot of aluminum alloy materials.

This is also a barrier that is temporarily difficult to overcome in China.

Even if it is managed to be made, it can only be a sample or a reference.

Only when the technology is gradually mastered, materials and processes will catch up.

Only then can it be truly put into production and then put into service.

"Haven't you given us too many surprises?

I think it can save a lot of money for the country.

Create stronger and better products in advance.

If you could stay, the progress would be greatly improved."

Professor Li nodded, agreeing with Fang Xiang's statement.

In fact, Professor Li knew it clearly from the beginning.

However, the temptation of these drawings hanging in front of him was too great.

I really couldn't help wanting to give it a try.

Nowadays, even if we pause for a while, we cannot say that we have stopped the loss in time.

At least we have done a lot of experiments to pave the way for future research and development.

"Then... I'll go back first?

By the time I finish working on my side.

I'll come over and help you build this plane?"

Fang wanted to see if Professor Li was finally willing to face reality, so he also cautiously suggested leaving.

"Don't worry, go back and have a good sleep.

Jinyang, please compile some of the current issues regarding WP-6.

Let Fang want to take it away.

This matter will eventually fall on your head.

You kid, you can escape for a while, but you can't escape forever.

I know exactly what you are thinking.

If you don't clean up this mess for me.

I will report to Mr. Zhou and ask you to go to Chengfei as chief engineer!"

As Professor Li was talking, he suddenly said something harsh to Fang Xiang.

Fang Xiang was stunned for a moment.

"Me? You think too highly of me, don't you?"

Fang Xiang almost choked on his own saliva.

I am just a small and invisible shrimp now, so how can I work as the chief engineer of Chengfei?

Who would believe it?

"Do I overestimate you?

I have brought quite a few people to see you these days, and you should have noticed.

Many of them are my students, and some are colleagues with whom I have a good relationship.

They have all seen the drawings you designed, and they all recognize your talent.

Moreover, I heard that you have reached the level 6 professional title now.

If I remember correctly, you were originally going to be promoted two levels, but based on your age and qualifications, your rank was deliberately lowered by one level.

Although you have only been promoted one level, if you are promoted one level further, you will be a level 5 senior engineer.

This makes him qualified to work as deputy chief engineer at Chengfei.

I am the chief engineer and you are the deputy chief engineer, this must be reasonable, right?

So, are you willing to go to Chengfei, or just clean up this mess for me?"

Professor Li changed his expression at this time and looked at Fang Xiang calmly.

The expression on his face seemed to be half-smile.

After he finished speaking, Fang Xiang's heart sank to the bottom.