Set sail1992

Chapter 1437 Hook

Zhang Qihang heaved a long sigh and nodded, "Since it is technically feasible, let's take action. Submit the report later. The group will raise the priority of this matter. If there are any problems, report to me as soon as possible... Mr. Svetlov, based on your experience, how long do you think it will take to come up with a prototype that can be used for test flight?"

Boris Svetlov thought for a moment and said, "If it's just a prototype, it will take about a year."

He then explained, "After all, this aircraft is just a light aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of about 5 tons. We can produce piston aircraft engines ourselves. The appearance is based on OV-10 and MQ-9. In terms of materials, traditional aviation materials and technologies are widely used. In fact, it is not too difficult."

Zhang Qihang looked at Alexander Ivanov.

Alexander Ivanov nodded. "That's right. It's just a prototype. It just needs to be able to fly."

Boris Svetlov went on to say: "As for the second drone you just mentioned, my idea is to wait until the first drone comes out, summarize the experience and lessons, and then combine the new materials, new technologies and new processes we have mastered in the process, and then start making it."

Zhang Qihang stood up and said, "Since everyone thinks it's okay, let's get started. Good luck everyone."

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After the meeting, Zhang Qihang called Deputy Director Sun and explained the situation to him.

Hearing Zhang Qihang say that they were sure to win the project, Deputy Director Sun was surprised and delighted: "Mr. Zhang, are you really sure to win this project? Don't joke with me..."

Zhang Qihang smiled and said, "Leader, we haven't dealt with each other much before, but you should know me a little bit. How could I joke about such a serious matter?"

"Yes, yes. Lao Kang and Lao Jiang also said that you are a reliable comrade," Deputy Director Sun responded repeatedly, and explained a little embarrassedly: "Mr. Zhang, I don't doubt your meaning, it's just...how should I put it? You know, the most advanced drone in our country can't meet our requirements..."

If it was before, Deputy Director Sun would naturally not bother to explain: Your Huateng Group is of course awesome, but what does your awesomeness have to do with me? Anyway, I can't ask you for help.

But the situation is different now. The most advanced fixed-wing UAV currently available in China is the Cai H-3, but the maximum range of the Cai H-3 is only 2400 kilometers, which is far from the requirements of the maritime supervision system. I have asked the development unit of the Cai H-3 before, but the other party said that it was impossible to produce such a high-performance UAV in a short time. In desperation, I found the Huateng Group, but I was surprised to find that the Huateng Group gave me such a big surprise so quickly.

"I understand, I understand," Zhang Qihang said with a smile, "In fact, Director Sun, you are worrying too much. After all, it is just a light aircraft with a full load and a range of more than 4000 to 5000 kilometers. The technical difficulty is not that great."

Deputy Director Sun was stunned for a moment before he reacted and asked hurriedly, "Mr. Zhang, what did you say? You said this voyage is a fully loaded voyage?"

This is exactly the effect we want! Zhang Qihang laughed in his heart, but pretended to be ignorant on the surface. He said in surprise: "Director Sun, you told me before that the maximum range is 4,000 to 5,000 kilometers. Isn't it a full-load range? If so, then we will adjust it."

"..."

  Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Sun was speechless for a moment: When did I say that a 4000-kilometer range is a fully loaded range? I would be satisfied with a maximum range of 4000 kilometers!

The maximum range of 4000 kilometers, after carrying relevant electronic equipment, is estimated to be 2500 to 3000 kilometers, which is basically enough for the maritime supervision department, but what did Zhang Qihang just say? The full-load range is to kilometers? !

wrong!

  What did Zhang Qihang say just now? Adjust it again?

Deputy Director Sun suddenly had an idea and quickly interrupted Zhang Qihang: "No, no, no, no need to adjust, this range is just right... Mr. Zhang, can you tell me about the general performance of your drone?"

When fully loaded, it can have a range of four to five thousand kilometers. At this moment, Deputy Director Sun was very curious about the drone that Huateng Group was going to develop.

Zhang Qihang had anticipated Deputy Director Sun's reaction, so he smiled and said, "Of course, this is what I want to tell you, Director Sun. But let me make it clear first. The various parameters I am reporting to you now are only the results of preliminary communication between me and the R&D department. All the data are estimates, and the final results may be slightly different..."

Deputy Director Sun nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I understand, Mr. Zhang, just tell me directly."

Zhang Qihang said: "The size of the aircraft is roughly the same as the most advanced MQ-9 Reaper drone in the United States. However, considering the actual situation, we did not adopt the familiar MQ-9 shape in the overall shape of the aircraft, but borrowed the style of the American OV-10 reconnaissance aircraft.

动力方面，会采用2台或者3台我们华腾集团自己生产的水平对置6缸活塞式航空发动机；最大起飞重量大约在5到5.5吨，载荷大约在1000至1300公斤，最大航程大约7000至8000公里，系统的供电能力大约在10到15千瓦，如果你们有额外的要求，最多可以做到25千瓦的供电。

In general, this drone should be able to meet your usage requirements for a relatively long period of time in the future, but the price may be a little expensive..."

Deputy Director Sun was overjoyed when he heard this!

  There was only one thought in my mind: Yes, this is what we want! This is the drone we want!

But after hearing Zhang Qihang say that the price might be a little high, his heart suddenly skipped a beat and he quickly asked, "How much is it?"

Zhang Qihang smacked his lips, his tone somewhat uncertain: "Just the fuselage and ground control equipment, we estimate it to be around 700 to 800 million RMB, but I don't know what kind of electronic system you will equip this drone with in the future, I don't know how to calculate the cost of this part..."

At this point, Zhang Qihang added: "Oh, by the way, this price does not include R&D costs. If R&D costs are included, it depends on how many orders you can give.

Or you can find a few more companies to place orders with us and share the cost together.”