Chapter 595: The drunkard doesnt care about drinking
The Kuznetsov Design Bureau is located in Samara Oblast, where there are many aerospace companies. After the collapse of the Red Empire, these companies could only stay together and form the Samara "labor" scientific research and production complex.
However, the glory of the Red Empire has passed, many of their research and development plans have been terminated, and their products are very few. In terms of rocket engines, they cannot compete with the Power Machinery Research and Production Consortium, which has products such as the RD-170.
Even though they are the most powerful rocket engine in the world, they cannot compete with other competitors in terms of jet engines. They can only make ends meet by relying on some low-volume products.
The batch of stock engines originally sold to Mingzhou Group solved their urgent need and made a lot of money.
Although Mingzhou Group resold it and made more money, they couldn't envy it. If it hadn't been for the operation of Mingzhou Group, they might not have been able to sell it at all. They were already very happy with that money.
Now, Mingzhou Group is coming to inspect again, how can they not be excited? They are looking forward to Mingzhou Group spending a lot of money to make their life easier.
At the same time, Qin Tao's movements have also attracted the attention of many people.
"President Qin went to Samara, do they want to purchase a batch of NK-32 engines from there?" Some people in Moscow have already begun to doubt.
"How could he buy the NK-32 engine when he was so blatant? I wonder who dares to secretly sell the engine to them!" Another voice sounded: "Whoever sells it will be sentenced!"
"Our intelligence system discovered that Dongfang sent some people to Ermao to negotiate parts for the Tu-22M. Mr. Qin's work is indeed impeccable!"
"That's right, he is openly attracting our attention and covering the team that goes to Ermao behind the scenes. Huh, this little trick can't fool us. We have to focus on Ermao's actions and don't be fooled by Mr. Qin.
It’s gone astray!”
Mr. Qin is very powerful, and so are they. They will soon be able to see through Mr. Qin’s conspiracy, and they will never let Mr. Qin succeed!
They didn't know that Qin Tao had a motive for going to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau this time, and that Er Mao's team was the one who deceived people. True or false, this is Sun Tzu's Art of War.
Qin Tao's special plane landed at the airport near Samara, and then drove straight to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau. Along the way, Max was really not idle and was working all the time.
A man who devotes himself wholeheartedly to his work is indeed very charming. Qin Tao is also flattered. He is definitely very capable in employing people.
A group of people were waiting at the door of Kuznetsov Design Bureau. When the car stopped, Valentin came up to him: "Mr. Qin, welcome to our Kuznetsov Design Bureau for inspection! Come, I will give you
Let me introduce, this is the head of our joint production body for labor and scientific research, Mr. Smyan-Victor Ceko."
Qin Tao has been in contact with Valentin. He is an important veteran in the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, but he is not the person in charge of the entire scientific research joint production body.
, Qin Tao stretched out his hand: "Mr. Victor Ceco, I'm glad to see you. We are here for technical help this time."
Technical help?
Several people opened their eyes wide, they were here to give money!
"Please rest assured, no matter what technical requirements you put forward, we can do it." Victor Ceco nodded: "Currently, we have developed the NK-43 engine based on the NK-33 rocket engine, with a thrust of
The increase to two hundred tons will definitely better meet your needs. We hope there will be more cooperation opportunities in the aerospace industry in the future."
The NK-33 engines sold at the beginning were all in stock, so the price was cheap. The NK-43 is the latest development. If this engine is sold, it will definitely be at the normal market price.
"We are here just for the engine." Qin Tao said: "However, we are not interested in the NK-43 engine. We hope to develop a liquid oxygen methane engine."
Max felt excited for a while. This was the direction of his plan, but because of insufficient research and development funds, he did not propose this idea. Unexpectedly, Mr. Qin supported his Mars plan so much that he was now going to develop a new engine!
"Liquid oxygen methane?" Valentin asked curiously: "Mr. Qin, in all mankind's decades of aerospace history, there has never been an engine with this kind of fuel!"
The first liquid rocket, the German V-2 rocket, used alcohol and liquid oxygen. After all, there was a shortage of fuel at that time. Alcohol could be brewed from grain. Although the energy of the fuel was not high, it had to be used accordingly.
During the Cold War, there were more fuels. Toxic fuels, such as the combination of dimethylhydrazine and nitric acid, were once popular. Later, Lao Maozi began to focus on liquid oxygen and kerosene engines, while the United States focused on liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engines. However,
No space agency has planned the use of liquid oxygen methane.
"Lao Ma, let me briefly introduce to you the benefits of this engine." Qin Tao said with a smile.
The group of people walked inside while listening to Max's introduction.
"First of all, the advantage of this engine is that it will never coke, and the engine can work multiple times. If we want to enter space at a low cost, we must use repeatable rockets. We expect that this liquid oxygen methane engine can be reused hundreds of times.
, this can greatly reduce costs.”
Reused hundreds of times? Everyone was a little surprised: "The experience of the space shuttle has told us that reused spacecraft will have many dangers. Deliberate pursuit of reuse has resulted in a greatly increased risk, which is not cost-effective."
"
"That's because the space shuttle is too complicated and the fuel it uses is not suitable. We believe that there is no problem with our choice. Moreover, our liquid oxygen methane engine has another advantage, which is that it can extract fuel from the Martian atmosphere.
Producing these two fuels is the only option for our Mars plan."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Are you really planning to fly to Mars?" Victor Checo asked in surprise. Although this kind of words is impolite, it is also his truth.
The idea, in this day and age, of talking about flying to Mars is too far-fetched.
A few years ago, in that special era, two countries competed for the glory of landing on the moon. As a result, the Red Empire failed. The N-1 rocket exploded on the launch pad, completely burying their dream. As for the United States, although it succeeded
Yes, it was done by pooling the efforts of the whole country.
Now, a starship company affiliated with Mingzhou Group wants to use the power of private capital to land on Mars, but it sounds unreliable.
"The only goal of our Starship Company is to land on Mars, and this goal will never change." Max said: "We are going step by step now, and we believe that we will definitely reach that day.
, this is a great cause!”
The old men present were very emotional. For them, this kind of thing is unthinkable. What they are thinking about now is how to live, ideal? Only by living can they have ideals!
"So, are you going to hand over the research and development and production of liquid oxygen methane engines to us?" Victor Ceco asked excitedly. It will definitely take a long time to develop this brand-new rocket engine.
A large amount of money must be invested, and the labor, scientific research and production consortium will also gain huge benefits from this!
"No." Qin Tao shook his head.
The old men present were stunned, and they were not given R&D tasks? Then what are you doing here?
Max was also stunned, not knowing what Qin Tao meant.
"If we want to enter space at a low cost, we must reduce all costs. Therefore, the research and development and production of this liquid oxygen methane engine must be done by our starship company." Qin Tao said: "If you are interested,
If you do, you can join our R&D plan and earn a lot of R&D expenses, but we have to master a full set of technologies."
"Yes, Mr. Qin is right!" Max was very excited.
If you want to manufacture starships at low cost, you can't rely on buying engines. That's too expensive! You have to produce them yourself! After all, in Max's plan, starships are to be manufactured one by one, even within a year.
How expensive is it to produce hundreds of units without producing them yourself and just rely on buying engines?
Lao Maozi has always been very strict about the export of advanced technology. Take rocket engines as an example. Lao Maozi is not very willing to export to Dongfang. The advanced RD-170 and RD-180 engines will not be exported to Dongfang at all.
People have noticed that after entering the 21st century, Eastern rockets only rely on engines with a thrust of 120 tons.
But what about joint research and development? Will Lao Maozi restrict it?
The liquid oxygen methane engine is brand new, and Lao Maozi doesn't have it now. The Kuznetsov Design Bureau is in dire straits. If they can participate in the research and development, they can make a lot of profits, which is beneficial to them.
Benefits.
Of course, there are great benefits for Starship Company. A large number of old people go to Starship Company to develop a brand new engine. It will take several years. When the research and development is completed, will these old people be willing to go back? Just stay here.
Forget about Starship Company, the benefits, development prospects, and lofty ideals are all incomparable to the Kuznetsov Design Bureau.
"Mr. Qin, there is no precedent for this, and we may face great resistance." Victor Checo said: "In the aerospace field, we must strictly prevent the leakage of our technology."
"This project can be discussed later. We might as well start cooperation in small areas first." Qin Tao said: "For example, modify the NK-33 engine so that it can be used as the second stage of the rocket for use in outer space."
Max has been able to keep up with Mr. Qin's thinking. Mr. Qin will not reveal his trump card immediately when negotiating. He will first build a big project to fool the other party. When the other party is in trouble, he will then propose a small project, which will make it easier for the other party.
Accepted.
"Is the improved Nk-33 suitable for use in vacuum?" Victor Ceco was a little surprised: "Why do you want to use this engine in vacuum? It is more suitable to use a hydrogen-oxygen engine in vacuum."
"Of course, in order to reduce costs, all our rockets use the same type of engine to minimize costs. We cannot do an action like the Apollo moon landing plan that mobilizes national resources, so we must do everything possible.
Ways to reduce costs." Max said firmly.
What Qin Tao appreciates is this kind of work attitude. Choose a goal and then work hard to achieve it. Even if you know the road is difficult, you will never be discouraged, but will try every means!
"Okay, if it's just about modifying the NK-33, we are willing to send technical experts to help you." Victor Ceco nodded. They can still help with such a small favor.
While talking, everyone had entered the R&D building. Looking at the equipment inside, Qin Tao said in surprise: "You are still using antique computers?"
There is a row of personal computers on the desktop. The overall appearance is red. After many years of use, its surface has become a little gray and no longer so bright. Above the horizontal chassis is a screen like a 12-inch black and white TV.
, with a high bulge in the center.
"Agat-4 personal computer, produced in 1984, has similar performance to the American Apple II." Max recognized it immediately. After all, he was also a computer enthusiast when he was young, and he knew about computers from various countries.
After looking at the desktop computer, he looked at a cabinet standing in the corner: "If I'm not mistaken, that computer should be Elbrus."
"That's right, Mr. Max is so awesome. He can spot our equipment at a glance. In the 1980s, we carried out a system update here and used advanced computer systems for research and development, which greatly improved our research and development speed.
The equipment we had back then was the envy of our peers.”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! When Qin Tao went to Ermao, he brought a batch of scientific calculators, which made the gas turbine technicians ecstatic. They used to have to rely on
Slide rule!
There are such advanced computer equipment here, which is of course very good.
Elbrus is a tall Caucasus mountain range with an altitude of 5,642 meters. It is the highest peak in the entire Red Empire and in Europe.
Lao Maozi's server is named after this, which also has commemorative significance.
This most advanced server in the entire Kuznetsov Design Bureau was developed by Lao Maozi's famous computer expert Babian. In 1978, he led the team to develop the world's first superscalar computer Elbrus-1
.
The main use of this computer is to serve the military industry, such as the development of missile systems, nuclear weapons and space programs. The Kuznetsov Design Bureau develops engines for aerospace. In the past, combustion could only be studied through a large number of experiments.
The complex conditions in the laboratory can only be simulated with this kind of computer, which greatly improves their research and development efficiency.
The most advanced of this kind of computer is the superscalar processor, which converts continuous symbols into parallel symbols during operation to accelerate execution, so it can achieve higher CPU throughput at the same main frequency. Even the opponent Americans can achieve it within ten
It was only five years later that it was applied on the PowerPC 601 developed.
It was indeed advanced at the time, but now it has long been outdated. Moore's Law is not guaranteed. The performance of computers will double in eighteen months.
At this time, Victor Checo had a touch of sadness on his face. Back then, they were the most important research and development institution in the entire Red Empire! All kinds of good things came to them, but now? Now they have become a motherless person.
’s child.
"These things are so backward and should have been thrown into the garbage dump a long time ago." Qin Tao didn't care at all about everyone's mood at this time.
Sure enough, the expressions on everyone's faces were very embarrassed.
The corner of Valentine's mouth twitched a little. He tried hard to calm down his mood and said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, there is nothing we can do. We sold a batch of NK-33 engines last time, but the money was mainly used for
Even though wages have been paid, we still have no ability to improve our office conditions."
Their design bureau is running hard, not just for a day or two. The whole country is like this, and they have nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Without advanced computers, you simply cannot complete the modern engine design task." Qin Tao said: "Well, our Mingzhou Group can provide you with a batch of computers at cost price."
Mingzhou Group's subsidiaries include Loongson Corporation and SMIC. Now they can also produce computer systems! And they have reached the world's advanced level. In the domestic complete machine market, they are constantly receiving bids, and L Xiang Group has been suppressed.
There is no market left, and in the machine building market, it is talked about by many people. If it were not first supplied to the domestic market, it would probably have become popular internationally.
At this time, they were very excited when they heard Qin Tao offer to help provide the computer system: "Really? This is great! But..."
Why did Mr. Qin suddenly propose such a condition? Did he want them to use the Nk-32 engines in the warehouse in exchange? Moscow has repeatedly warned that the Easterners must not get any Nk-32 engines.
Ah, not even parts!
Victor Ceco was a little embarrassed, but Qin Tao was still introducing.
"Our most advanced server is the Longxiang server that uses 16 Loongson processors. The computing speed of this server can reach 100 MIPS. It should be much better than your old Elbrus, right? Those
Ordinary desktop computers can be replaced with our Longyue computers."
100MIPS, which is a hundred times the computing power of their Elbrus!
"Yes, this kind of server is much better than ours, but it's a pity that we don't have money!" Victor Ceco said.
The other party gives it away for free? It’s better not to have such a sweet dream. The other party must have an idea. Victor Checo must solemnly tell the other party that we have no money and we can’t exchange things for it.
"Didn't we just say that we would hire a group of technical experts to complete improvements to the NK-33 at our place?" Qin Tao said, "The funds for this batch of computers will just be deducted from the hiring fee."
What?
Victor Checo was a little surprised: "We thought..."
Halfway through the words, he forcefully swallowed them back into his stomach. If he continued talking, he would have leaked the secret.
"What do you think?" Qin Tao smiled and looked at Victor Ceco: "Do you think we will ask for the NK-32 engine in exchange?"
The people present were embarrassed again.
Mr. Qin hit the nail on the head.
"Your engines are good, but it doesn't make any sense if we only have one or two. If we purchase them, we will purchase at least fifty, or even a hundred, so that they can be used throughout their lifespan."
Qin Tao said: "The future era belongs to stealth aircraft. There is no need for us to build an outdated aircraft."
The words had been spoken so clearly, with an awkward smile on Victor Ceco's face: "Mr. Qin, the development route you have chosen is correct. The future era indeed belongs to stealth machines. The era of the Red Empire
Bombers have fallen behind, and you are at the forefront of the development of stealth aircraft."
"The times are constantly developing, the situation is constantly changing, and your road is not easy to follow." Qin Tao sighed: "In terms of aero engines, you probably have not made much progress, and it is not as good as in the future.
Focus on aerospace engines and join our liquid oxygen methane engine program, and you will be at the forefront of the times."
In Damao, the one that is doing the best is the Ryurica-Saturn complex. Relying on the Su-27 export, it is equipped with a large number of Sanyifu engines. Even the Eastern J-10 fighter jets are also introducing such engines.
Others are not doing so well. The Klimov Design Bureau only relies on providing engines for Asan's MiG-29 fighter jets. After the end of World War II, Lao Maozi had 14 aero-engine mechanisms, and now almost
They are all half-dead. But in a few years, Da Mao will bring these engine manufacturers together to jointly establish Da Mao United Engine Manufacturing Group Company.
The future of the Kuznetsov Design Bureau is slim. Even if a labor, scientific research and production consortium is established, there is not much of a future. When Qin Tao said this, Viktor Cheko was really tempted.
They don't know that Qin Tao's words are all deception, and he has only one real purpose!
"Okay, Mr. Qin, we will seriously consider it and apply with our superiors," Victor Ceco said.
"Well, I'm looking forward to your reply. However, the computers here are too old. It's better to replace them immediately. I will arrange domestic preparations and deliver them to you in the next day or two. You can complete the customs clearance work."
"Okay." Victor Ceco nodded.
This is how the first day of inspection ended.
That night, in the cafeteria of the design bureau, everyone held wine glasses and communicated enthusiastically.
"Mr. Qin, where is Mr. Max?" Valentine held the wine glass, looked at Qin Tao, and asked curiously.
"He doesn't like this kind of situation. For him, this kind of situation is a waste of time. He works in a guest house."
"He is a very powerful person, and we all admire him." Valentine said: "However, judging from his temper, there will probably be a lot of friction at work in the future."
"Then show your skills and let him admire you."
"That's right! By the way, who is that person?" Qin Tao pointed his finger at a lonely drinking man.
"He? Alexey Sobolev, the most proud subordinate of Kuznetsov, the chief designer of our design bureau, worked together to design the NK-32. Later, after the production line was closed, he lost his job."
Valentine said.
PS: There are two famous Kuznetsov chiefs in the Soviet aerospace industry. Here is Nikolai Kuznetsov, the leader of the aviation and rocket engine design bureau OKB-276, and the other is Vick.
Do-Kuznetsov, leader of NII-994, the Institute of Applied Mechanics, a leader in scientific research on inertial navigation instruments in the Soviet Union.