Chapter 306 Go to the East and get a new life
Ermao figured it out and modified the An-225 for commercial operation. These are all things in the 21st century. Now, in their eyes, this transport aircraft has no role, so they sacrificed it and dismantled some It is also normal to equip the aircraft to meet the needs of other aircraft.
But now, Qin Tao gave them a better choice.
“Qin, is everything you said true?” Dmitri asked Qin Tao.
Qin Tao nodded: "I never lie. One hundred million US dollars is indeed a lot for our company, but we can still afford it. If such a good transport aircraft disappears from now on, it will be a big loss for our company." , is unfair."
Dmitri nodded: "I alone have no right to decide the fate of this aircraft. I need to hold a meeting and, after unifying the opinions within the design bureau, report to my superiors."
Qin Tao nodded: "I can wait. However, please be clear that I was only moved by Mr. Kowalski's behavior and felt sorry for this plane, so I made this decision. However, if anyone If I think this aircraft is very important to me and want to raise the price, then I will leave immediately, and the things here will have nothing to do with me."
Qin Tao has always liked collecting junk, and what he is best at is buying things at low prices.
The purchase of this aircraft for US$100 million is definitely his first big deal. If the other party thinks that Qin Tao, a fat sheep, can be slaughtered, it would be a big mistake.
Passenger planes in this era are still very cheap. A Su-27 fighter jet can now be sold for 50 million US dollars, which is more expensive than a Boeing 737 passenger plane. A later Boeing passenger plane only costs 70 to 80 million US dollars.
Even if transport planes are more expensive than passenger planes, they are still used by the military. Civil aviation fleets will not be equipped with passenger planes. As for giant transport planes like the An-225, they look awesome, but no customer will need this kind of aircraft. Man, so it can’t be sold at a high price.
Qin Tao’s price of 100 million is not low.
Dmitri nodded: "Yes, we know that the price is already very good. If this business can be done, it will also be the biggest business of our design bureau. So, we will definitely work hard to fight for it."
"Okay, then you go coordinate. I have to talk to Kowalski. He is still very excited now."
Dmitri left, and Qin Tao climbed up the ladder: "Brother, do you want to go down and have a few drinks? And, Galunenko, will you come too?"
Near Antonov Design Bureau, bar.
Four people sat together, holding up vodka in their hands.
Zheng Ming has been playing a supporting role. He has not yet woken up from the shock just now. He is extremely shocked by Qin Tao's generosity. Therefore, now Zheng Ming can only act as a foil, while Qin Tao frequently Cup, chatting with Kowalski and Galunenko on the opposite side.
"Qin, although the An-225 is going to the east, which makes me reluctant to let go, but compared to its fate of being dismantled, I am still very satisfied that it can fly into the sky again." Kowalski said: "This aircraft, It absolutely cannot leave this world in obscurity, it can go to the East and get a new life!"
“If you can’t bear to leave, how about we go together?” Qin Tao said.
go together?
Kowalski was shocked again.
Qin Tao smiled and looked at Galunenko again: "Mr. Galunenko, I bought this plane back and need a pilot, so I also invite you to take your crew members to the East and help me Fly a plane.”
Galunenko was also stunned: "Me? Going to the East?"
“Yes, your technology is the best. Only a pilot like you can fly an aircraft like the An-225.”
(It seems that the official pilot of the An-225 is Dmytro Antonov, let’s change it.)
Galunenko's eyes hesitated.
“Qin, are you going to take us all away?”
"That's right." Qin Tao said: "Now, the situation of Antonov Design Bureau is not optimistic. Although it is better than other military factories, it is still full of crises. Without Da Mao, we will lose the opportunity to produce aircraft. Ability. However, it is not easy to cooperate with Da Mao, because everyone wants more benefits."
After the collapse of the Red Empire, the production of An-124 came to a standstill. Both Da Mao and Er Mao wanted to restart the production line, but this was simply impossible. There are too many interests involved, and everyone wants to get more interests.
Take the final assembly of the aircraft as an example. Mao has always insisted on assembling the An-124 at the "Aviation Star" factory in Ulyanovsk. So what is the significance of the existence of the Antonov Design Bureau? What are they doing in production?
"If you believe me, then please follow me to the East. You will receive generous treatment, a superior environment, and your talents can be fully utilized."
"Have our talents been put to use?" Kowalski looked at Qin Tao with a deep look: "Qin, are you saying that you also want to develop large-scale transportation?"
"Yes, our country needs this kind of aircraft, and we can't keep purchasing it. Therefore, it will definitely be developed in the future, at least it must be an IL-76-level transport aircraft. After you go to the East, you can help maintain this aircraft first. With regard to the operation of the An-225, when the time is right and our domestic large aircraft projects are launched, you will be able to use all your talents. It is even very likely that our relevant domestic departments have already started pre-research on these projects. When you After you go there, you can be in the position you most look forward to."
Although the Y-20 project was only officially established in 2006, preliminary research by relevant domestic departments had already begun. If Qin Tao remembers correctly, in 1993, the old district aircraft company had already begun large-scale Preliminary research on the transport aircraft project.
Now, with the Il-76 and Il-78 that Qin Tao brought back, those technical staff may have begun to look forward to it. If a group of people from the Antonov Design Bureau are brought back, then this research The project might be launched.
“I was trained by the Antonov Design Bureau.” Galunenko hesitated at this time.
The training of pilots requires a large amount of money. Test pilots are even more valuable. After being trained, they should devote all of themselves, even their lives, to It's your own unit.
“You were trained by the Red Empire, but now, the Red Empire has collapsed.” Qin Tao was very rude.
What Antonov Design Bureau are you grateful for? Isn’t this design bureau’s training the Red Empire’s training? Now that the empire is gone, why not think about yourself?
"Even if you don't help us test-fly the new aircraft and only give my group the An-225, the salary will be twice the current salary. Moreover, last month's salary can be paid before the fifth of every month. "
Can ideals and beliefs be used as food?
So, faced with sugar-coated bullets, Galunenko immediately gave up those ideas.
“Then I’m willing to go.”
Twice the salary! It's very tempting. Of course, if he goes to the West, Galunenko can also earn these wages. However, in addition to wages, he also has a career. When he goes to the East, he can still fly An-225 and drive This big plane, flying all over the world, the feeling is definitely good!
As for Qin Tao, is he talking big words? How can someone who can spend 100 million to buy this An-225 transport aircraft that no one wants is talking big words?
“I’m willing to go too.” Kowalski nodded.
"Well, if the people around you want to go to the East, you can go. I welcome you at any time."
After finishing the drink, Qin Tao immediately paid the two people a settlement allowance in advance. Seeing the two people leaving in a hurry, Zheng Ming finally recovered.
“Mr. Qin, this is really a big deal. Will you end up losing money?”
Buying an airplane with US$100 million, and then hiring a group of old-time technicians at high prices will definitely be a loss.
If Qin Tao is not a shipbuilder, but an airplane maker, then it would be reasonable for him to buy these. Now, what can Qin Tao do if he buys this big airplane?
Qin Tao smiled: "Losing money? Old Zheng, you don't understand the significance of the existence of such a large aircraft!"
Entering the 21st century, after Ermao woke up, he repaired the aircraft and replaced it with Western avionics equipment. It was unveiled at the Paris Air Show in 2001, and then began to receive various aircraft around the world. The commercial transportation mission was over, and this plane suddenly changed from an unnoticed organ donor to a popular one, earning Er Mao a lot of foreign exchange.
A strategic-level super transport aircraft can still make money if it is engaged in the express delivery business.
“What’s the meaning?”
“For example, a subway locomotive in a certain city is broken and a new locomotive needs to be transported immediately. What is the fastest way?”
The big belly of the An-225 transport aircraft can transport various special components, including over-long, over-wide, over-weight, and all kinds of equipment.
Whether it’s a subway train, an artificial satellite, or even a launch vehicle (that is, a ballistic missile), it can all fit into its belly.
As long as it is put into commercial operation, it will definitely make money.
The IL-76 can only carry forty or fifty tons. This cargo can carry two hundred, fifty or even three hundred tons. This can greatly reduce the number of flights. With the same freight, you can also make money because you save other sorties. The cost of the flight crew!
Qin Tao has never made a loss-making business. Now that he has encountered it this time, of course he must take advantage of it.
Moreover, if you weren't afraid of being noticed, you could even fly to the Nitka base and stuff those aircraft directly into the belly of the An-225.
With the wings removed, two or three T-10Ks can be stuffed in properly.
Of course, these are just fantasies, and everything still depends on Ermao’s decision.
In any case, for Qin Tao, this plane is not essential. If they want to use it as food, then they can keep it for themselves and wait until it is blown up in the hangar later.
Qin Tao waited for three days, and just when he was about to leave, Dmitri finally brought back good news.
The relevant procedures have been completed. As long as Qin Tao pays, the An-225 will be Qin Tao's!
After receiving the news, Qin Tao was overjoyed. He immediately went through the payment process, and then asked people from the Antonov Design Bureau to unpack the plane and re-test it. At the same time, he asked Zheng Ming to coordinate domestically. After the arrangements were made, the plane flew directly to domestic!
Antonov Design Bureau is also very happy. By selling this aircraft, they will also receive a large amount of funds to lay a firm foundation for their next development. As for giving it all to Progress Design Bureau?
The Progressive Design Bureau wants 100 million, do they have to give 100 million? Of course it doesn't work, you still have to bargain, the money has other uses.
"Mr. Qin, you are really generous. I never thought that your group is not only so good in shipbuilding, but also intends to get involved in the aviation field!" In a hotel in Kiev, a celebratory banquet was going on lively. Demi Terry spoke to Qin Tao excitedly.
Attending the meeting were not only people from the design bureau, but also many of Ermao's superiors, who also came here to celebrate. Since it was in the name of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Group Transportation Company, everyone knew about Qin Tao. identity of.
Mingzhou Shipbuilding Group has been very powerful in recent years. It builds aircraft carriers for Siam, catamaran missile boats for its own navy, and natural gas ships for civilian ships. It is also renovating the aircraft carrier park. The rise of this group is enviable. Incessantly.
“Yes, Mr. Qin, what is the secret of your success?” A person asked Qin Tao curiously.
The secret? The secret is of course to step on the corpse of the Red Empire. Of course, this sentence cannot be said.
"We opened the door to the country very early, so our market economy has been going on for more than ten years. If we want to develop and grow, we have to find ways to adapt to this market competition." Qin Tao said: "Our luck is also Better. However, I also believe that after several years of development, you will regain your vitality! I also wish that the second aircraft of the An-225 can fly into the sky in a few years, so that our aircraft No more alone.”
As for your wishes, of course you should say them in a nice way.
"Qin, you are a leader in market competition. Can you give us some ideas? What should we do if we want to develop and grow?" Dmitri asked.
"Different countries have different national conditions, so I cannot say that I am proficient in these. However, I feel that if you want to continue to develop, you cannot leave Da Mao. Likewise, Da Mao cannot do without you. Although now We are no longer one country, but it will be beneficial to everyone if you can still establish a close cooperative relationship between your various military-industrial enterprises."
Dmitri nodded. What Qin Tao said was actually exactly what they wanted to do. This is what all the military-industrial enterprises of Ermao want to do.
According to their statistics, there are 500 large-scale military enterprises that rely on the parts produced by Ermao, and Ermao also relies on large quantities of parts provided by Dalian. If they can cooperate, they will definitely achieve a win-win goal.
To describe it in one word, it is Russia-Ukraine linkage.
"At the same time, if we want to adapt to market competition, we need to improve fuel consumption, comfort, etc. This kind of An-124-level transport aircraft is not suitable for the civilian market." Qin Tao continued to give them advice, so that It can bring the friendship between the two parties closer.
"Yes, we plan to develop the An-38, An-140, and An-148 next. They are all light-weight. We will focus on multi-purpose and fuel-saving." Dmitry said with a kind of hero. See the same feeling.
"Of course, you can also cooperate with Dongfang." Qin Tao said: "We in Dongfang also welcome you. It would be even better if you can open a factory in Dongfang."
Going to the East to open a factory? When Qin Tao said this, one of the people present became excited: "Mr. Qin, do you welcome us to open a factory in the East?"
"Of course. Whether it's Antonov or the Progress Design Bureau, everyone knows that Dongfang's current aero engines are still weak. If you can open a factory in Dongfang, you will definitely open up the market." Qin Tao looked at The person who asked the question was someone whom I had already met at the dinner, Fidel Mikhailovich Muravsenko, the head of the Progress Design Bureau.
In the early days of the Great Patriotic War, the Soviet Union established the 29th Factory in Zaporozhye City. At this time, the designers who supported the factory were together with the factory.
During the brutal war, the factory was moved to the rear. After the end of World War II, they returned to Zaporozhye. The designers became independent and established the 478th Experimental Design Bureau, led by Ivchenko, with Lotarev as the leader at the time. Chief designer of the M-26 engine.
By 1966, the 478th Experimental Design Bureau was renamed the Progress-Zaporozhye Machine-Building Design Bureau. The glory of this design bureau also began. The engines they designed were installed on various aircraft such as Antonov, Beriev, Ilyushin, Tupolev, Mir and Yakov.
Among them, the most famous one is of course the D-18T engine developed for the An-124 and An-225. This engine refers to the structure of the Rolls-Royce RB211 and boldly uses a three-rotor. There are only two such engines in the world. That’s all.
Without this engine, the powerful An-225 transport aircraft would never have appeared.
At the same time, it also designed other engines, such as the D-136 turboshaft engine developed for super helicopters such as the Mi-26, which was also designed by them.
After the collapse of the Red Empire, the Progress-Zaporozhye Machine remained in the hands of Er Mao. For Er Mao, this was a precious legacy. Unfortunately, Er Mao was nothing but a waste of money!
In 1994, the design bureau was renamed Ivchenko-Lotarev Design Bureau. In 2004, the name was changed to the later Ivchenko-Progressive Machinery Manufacturing Design Bureau.
In Lao Maozi's military industry system, the design bureau is responsible for design, and the supporting factory is responsible for construction. The one that supports the Progress Design Bureau is the famous Motorsic Factory.
Now, design bureaus and factories are almost integrated. Only by working together can they survive in the fierce market competition.
Qin Tao gave them a suggestion that they could hardly refuse: go to the East and open a factory!
This is definitely a win-win.
Dongfang lacks advanced engines, especially the engines used by such large transport aircraft. Therefore, although the Y-20 had been finalized that year, its production relied on the D30 engine provided by Damao. If this kind of engine on the An-124 was introduced, In terms of D-18T engine technology, those two are enough.
Of course, transport aircraft are equipped with four engines for reliability reasons. However, as long as the engines are available, there is no problem in building a larger one that is of the same level as the An-125. Moreover, this kind of engine can improve fuel economy and service life. If it can be used on civil aviation airliners, then there will be hope for domestically produced large passenger aircraft!
This is also a rare development opportunity for the current Progress Design Bureau and the supporting Motor Siqi Factory.
The West has advanced aero engines, so they will definitely not be chosen as partners. Their market is in the East!
“Your government, do you welcome us there?” Muravsenko asked, he still had some concerns.
"Of course you are welcome. Our country is currently developing and needs a large number of talents. If your engineers can go to the East, they will definitely be warmly welcomed by us." Qin Tao said: "If our country does not have enough capital investment at present If so, then our Mingzhou Group is also willing to allocate part of the funds to set up a joint factory with you."
What the other party is afraid of is money. With Qin Tao, money is not an issue!
If you have the money to spend $100 million to buy an An-225 that is gathering dust, of course you also have the money to set up a cooperative factory to jointly produce advanced engines.
For Qin Tao, this is indeed a bit unprofessional, but to solve the heart problem of the aviation industry for the motherland, it must take action when it is time.
“This plan needs our serious consideration.” At this moment, a leader spoke up and poured cold water on the enthusiastic Muravsenko.
Setting up a factory in the East is not a trivial matter. The Progressive Design Bureau and Motorsic Factory have nothing to do with it. It can even be said that this is related to the country's strategic issues.
"Our hands of friendship have been extended. Now, it depends on your attitude. Now, let's toast to smooth cooperation in the future!" Qin Tao said, raising the wine glass in his hand.
cheers!
Everyone raised their glasses.
In the cooperation after cooperation, Qin Tao is the one who can handle both sides with ease. Zheng Ming is willing to use it as a green leaf to set off the flower Qin Tao, because he knows that everything Qin Tao does has great significance.
If the aviation industry here in Ermao is introduced into the country, it will definitely be a huge leap for the motherland's aviation industry!
It is a pity that the Progress Design Bureau does not design fighter engines. Otherwise, the heart problems of the J-10 and J-11 will be solved.
At this banquet, Qin Tao made an invitation. As for future cooperation, just wait for the opportunity. This kind of thing cannot be rushed. However, if the plan such as purchasing Motor Siqi's shares or merging the company, if If Qin Tao had the right to speak, he would definitely object, which is unrealistic.
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