June 16, Chengdu.

After Ye Zhou and Chen Hao handed over the gene editor and genetic map to the relevant departments through the General Technical Office, he received a call from Feng Fei.

On the phone, the person in charge of Liming Aviation confirmed that the Qilian-02 engine passed the high-altitude test and completed its first test flight.

The test aircraft is a C959 large civil passenger aircraft, equipped with two Qilian-02 engines, with a maximum take-off weight of 327 tons and a maximum range of 24,000 kilometers. Compared with the Boeing 787-8, its overall performance is improved by more than 50%.

But this does not mean that this large aircraft can be commercialized immediately. To be truly applied, it still faces a relatively long safety testing phase.

However, from a performance perspective alone, this C959 has broken many records for the world's largest aircraft.

In addition to the civilian field, the Qilian-03 modified engine will also be used on the new model of the Yun-20. Everyone is eager to see what changes this engine with a peak thrust of 130 tons will bring to the Yun-20.

To hope.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Hao on the side asked:

"Is this the news from Feng Fei?"

"Yes, we are talking about the Qilian engine. The high-altitude test run has been completed and the flight test has been initially completed. Mr. Tian Ye can feel at ease."

Chen Hao nodded and said after a moment of silence:

"From the official test run of the Qilian engine to now, most of the technologies have been basically understood. Next, we may begin to usher in a stage of explosive development of aircraft, including next-generation air superiority fighters, strategic bombers, transport aircraft, and civilian passenger aircraft.

There has been some development.”

"You are in Shufei every day now. You should know better than me about their research and development progress. As far as I know, the Turbofan-25 will be released soon, right?"

"Well, I guess there are still a few days before we enter the ground test phase."

“So fast??”

Chen Hao's eyes widened in surprise.

The work of aviation development is not under the control of the Chief Technical Office, so he does not pay too much attention to it - now there is enough work in the Chief Technical Office, and he really can't tell it apart.

Much energy.

"It's not too fast. It's been three months since the last version of the WS-15 was modified. Coupled with Xiong Da's technical support, a new model in three months is not a particularly bizarre thing.

"

"But what I'm worried about now is not the development issue, I'm more worried about the application scenarios of this engine."

"We have just replaced some of the J-20s currently in service with the WS-15 modification. If there is no problem with the WS-25 modification, whether to equip the current model first or equip it to the next version of the model is a big question.

.”

"Nowadays, aviation development is iterating too fast. Often one product has just matured, and the next one comes out. Generally speaking, it consumes a lot of resources, but the practicality is not bad...

, but it did not achieve the best cost-effectiveness ratio.”

Chen Hao nodded in agreement, took out a bottle of water from the small refrigerator in the car and handed it to Ye Zhou, and then replied:

"This is normal. Our silicon-sulfur battery project is also facing this problem now - it is not good if the technology is too advanced. Every time we understand a part, a product will be born, and this product will be

Quickly eliminated by the next version."

"The most important thing is that until we fully understand the technology, we have no idea whether the product on hand can represent the full potential of the technology."

"So, in such a process, it is normal for there to be waste."

"You don't need to think too much about this matter. Think about it from another way: what we call 'waste' actually refers to not achieving the highest efficiency. To illustrate with a very simple example, after buying a stock

Instead of waiting for the highest point to sell, we kept selling on the way up.”

"This strategy has pros and cons, but if you want to reasonably control risks, this is definitely the best choice."

Hearing Chen Hao's words, Ye Zhou sighed and replied:

"I know that's the case, but people are not like snakes swallowing elephants. I definitely hope to achieve the best results in one step."

"Then you might as well just hope that we can build the Luanniao Platform tomorrow."

Chen Hao said with a slightly teasing tone.

"I really hope so..."

Ye Zhou smiled and suddenly thought of something. He looked at Chen Hao and continued to ask:

"How is the nuclear engine project going?"

"It is still under testing. We are currently trying to integrate the thorium-based molten salt miniaturization technology you provided before. The results are expected to be produced within two or three months. At that time, it will be tested on small aircraft first - most likely on

Tested on the H-6 platform.”

"When the flight is stable, the next iterative update will be carried out, and finally it will be tested with the fuselage plan that Shufei is currently doing. This process is relatively long, and the time is calculated in years."

"In three years, can we build a mature prototype? I mean the engine part."

"It's definitely no problem - judging from the current progress, the first-generation Golden Crow will be ready to take off in 5 to 6 years."

Hearing this, Ye Zhou felt a little surprised.

According to his estimate of the Nantianmen project, even if the Jinwu project is fully sprinted, under the current technical level and manufacturing level, it will take at least 10 years to complete the first test flight of the Jinwu. However, the information given by Chen Hao is

Much faster than he expected.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:

"Is it progressing so quickly because of Maozi's intervention?"

Chen Hao nodded and replied:

"Yes. The design concept of Jinwu itself is very similar to the Tu-160, including variable wings, including hypersonic cruise capabilities, including the overall aerodynamic design. In fact, there are places that can be referenced, so in their technology

With the support, the time we spend reading documents has been greatly reduced."

"Maozi is really good in this area, especially those experts in the field of applied mathematics. They really made the right choice when they agreed to allow Xiong University to participate in the project."

"It's really not a loss...but we still have to keep it a secret. I don't want to see them test flying the Golden Crow before us."

"Don't worry, this kind of thing is absolutely impossible to happen."

Chen Hao replied firmly.

Ye Zhou looked at his face, sighed deeply, and turned his head silently.

As Chen Hao said, a product explosion is about to occur in the domestic aviation field, especially the military aviation field, and it is impossible to completely conceal this product explosion.

This kind of information, coupled with the Navy's electromagnetic gun, the No. 003 that is about to enter service, and XAC's next-generation early warning aircraft, all new technologies and new equipment combined will have a huge impact on Ugly's global military dominance.

, and this impact is likely to shake their position as number one.

Kissinger once said that whoever controls oil controls all countries; whoever controls currency controls the world; and whoever controls food controls all mankind.

But now, he said that two of the three basic elements proposed have almost completed the change of hands, and the military status as a guarantee is also in jeopardy, so...

A bright light suddenly flashed in Ye Zhou's mind.

The talent of the decision-maker came into effect again, and he was keenly aware of the crux of the problem.

Now, only the food field is left, and the other party still has an absolute advantage.

So in this case, the opponent will never let go of the opportunity to use this advantage to make a complete comeback.

The next wave of conflicts is likely to occur in the food field!

Thinking of this, Ye Zhou looked at Chen Hao again and said seriously:

"Isn't there going to be a meeting tomorrow to discuss the application layout of the three routes? I request to add a new topic and add the content of food security to the influencing conditions of genetic engineering!"

Hearing Ye Zhou's words, Chen Hao was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately realized the danger involved.

Yes, affected by many factors, international grain prices have begun to rise. Just yesterday, wheat futures prices rose by 2%.

Something is wrong with this momentum.

He frowned and asked:

"Do you think the other party might use the price of food to make a fuss?"

"I don't think so, but it's inevitable! They will definitely make a fuss about the price of food, and their first move is likely to be in Yindu!"

"Yindu's wheat production has increased for three consecutive years. If the operation is launched at this time, the other party is likely to gradually eat away at the entire Yindu grain market."

"You have to know that there is no grain reserve in Yindu - if this momentum is allowed to develop, our opponents will definitely use Yindu as a springboard to attack us!"

"We must prepare in advance, otherwise it will be too late if we wait until the attack starts!"

Chen Hao nodded slightly, then took out his cell phone and dialed the number of the Chief Technical Office.

After the call was connected, he said in a steady and low tone:

"There will be a new topic in tomorrow's meeting, about food security."

"Yes, that's right, urgently invite relevant contacts and let them participate in the meeting in stages!"

"Yes, including China Grain! Tell them that no matter what the reason is, I must see their top decision-maker present at the meeting tomorrow morning!"

"If someone doesn't accept it, go to their branch organization and the person named Liu Zhengyu and tell him that this is Suiren's request!"
Chapter completed!