Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 938 Airbus
Speaking of the expert's evaluation, Pu Yin was a little disappointed again, "The expert gave three reasons. One is that it is impractical. At present, there is no suitable material to manufacture such a large aircraft. The other is that according to our design, the power [-], the load-bearing capacity can not meet the practical standard, and the third is worthless, even the old-fashioned mosquito plane is better than a superfluous design, used for passenger transportation, no matter how many people it carries, it is not as good as one-fifth of a passenger airship First, plus fuel consumption and other reasons, the cost of air transportation is higher than that of passenger airships, so the transportation fare will be too expensive. No airline will use this kind of aircraft for transportation, and the reason for changing it to a cargo aircraft is the same. of."

The three aspects mentioned by the aerodynamics experts, judging from the current situation, are indeed pointing to the point. Historically, the real application of transport aircraft did not begin until the 20s.It is precisely because of the decline of airships that special-purpose transport aircraft have received more attention, and eventually made aircraft replace airships as the most important aircraft in the world. However, in comparison, airships still have certain advantages in some aspects. Now the world The main aviation tool is still the airship.In addition to being gradually replaced by lighter and more flexible aircraft in military affairs, airships are still dominated by airships in other aspects. Advantages that cannot be replaced by aircraft.

In China, the manufacture and use of airships has actually entered a relatively mature stage.There are five large companies specializing in the manufacture of airships, including Feilong Aircraft Company, and more than a dozen small and medium-sized companies that manufacture small and medium-sized airships. Forty percent of airships are made in China.

As for airlines and postal transportation, China is even more dominant.Ten large airlines including Northwest Airlines, and postal transportation companies including Northwest Post, have business networks covering the whole world, especially in China. Basically, cities and counties with more than [-] people have regular flights.This is also an important part of the empire's land, sea and air three-dimensional transportation network.If it weren't for the fare of airships being more expensive than trains, cars and ships, and the transport capacity not as good as trains and ships, airships might even become the most important means of transportation in China.

With such a mature air passenger transport tool and the world's leading military aircraft, and the take-off and landing conditions of the aircraft, such as the requirements of the airport are much higher than that of the airship, it seems that the design of the Northwest Aviation Bureau does not have much practical value.

"The experts' evaluation is not unreasonable, but it is only superficial. In fact, the three problems he mentioned are not the main problems, and it is not impossible to solve them."

When Pu Yin heard that there was a solution, he immediately regained his energy and said quickly, "Father, there is really a solution, how to solve it?"

Guan Xuqing pondered for a while, and asked Pu Yin first: "Yin'er, do you have the confidence to persevere? To be honest, the three problems they mentioned can be solved, but the most important problem is time. Then It is that this kind of aircraft cannot become the main model used by the Air Force and airlines in a short period of time, but as long as you continue to improve the manufacturing technology of this aircraft, one day, this aircraft can replace airships and become the most important means of air transportation .”

Pu Yin immediately nodded and said: "Of course I have confidence, father, please tell me how to solve these problems."

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "I have talked with the Wright Brothers before. In terms of power, it is estimated that based on this design, there will be no major problems with the current power technology, as long as some corresponding improvements are made. As for the load-bearing capacity, if all-metal power is used The design is also not a big problem, as for the third problem. In my opinion, I only see the disadvantages, but not the advantages."

"Advantages?" Pu Yin looked at his father, looking a little puzzled. Originally, the experts said so, but he himself didn't think this kind of aircraft had any advantages.

"Why did you come up with the idea of ​​designing this aircraft?"

Pu Yin immediately said: "The idea at the time was very simple. Since the plane is light, flexible and fast, why can't it be used for transportation? It is impossible for the plane to be made so big. Airships can be made so big, and the plane should be the same. "

Guan Xuqing clapped his hands and said: "That's right, the speed, no matter what, the speed of the plane must exceed the speed of the airship. This is one of his advantages. Another point, look at the airship, the pod used to carry it is actually only big. The airbag can travel more than tens of meters, and if the plane can basically reach the size of the pod, it can have a capacity similar to that of the pod. The take-off and landing conditions of the plane are higher than that of the airship, but it is not absolute. Because of its huge size, an airship occupies a larger area than ten airplanes, and the construction requirements for a large passenger airship takeoff and landing base are not lower than those of airplanes, and the airport used by ten airplanes with the same capacity may only be enough Take off and land an airship."

Pu Yin pondered for a while, and finally said with some hesitation: "My design can only carry a hundred people at most, which is far from being comparable to an airship. The capacity is low, but the maintenance cost is higher, and it cannot fly all-weather like an airship, and the sailing time is longer. Can't compare."

Guan Xuqing stood up, patted Pu Yin on the shoulder and said: "Son, every technology is constantly developing. I don't understand some problems very well, so I can't tell you more, but if you have confidence, you can persevere." , it will definitely be successful. Isn’t the airship slowly growing from scratch to become bigger and more mature? Airplanes can replace the main position of airships in military combat, why can’t they be used in other aspects? Unexpected, only unexpected, if you dare to do this kind of design, it proves that you are a person with ideas. How about it, do you have confidence? If you have confidence, I will help you. When it comes to home, it is still a question of money. I suggest that you carry out this project through public bidding. Not to mention foreign companies, even imperial companies will fight for this project. In this case, you don’t need to pay a penny, and you will have research funding. But give them some commercial benefits, what we want is the core technology!"

Pu Yin nodded, with his father's encouragement, he was full of confidence.

"But I'm not satisfied with your design because you are too timid. Either don't do it, or make it the best, safest, and largest airliner in the world!"

The more Pu Yin listened to it, the more excited he became, his eyes flickered and he asked, "Please give me your advice, father."

Guan Xuqing picked up the stack of blueprints and looked at them carefully, pointing and said: "I won't say much about the all-metal design, I'm talking about a blueprint, as long as you can design it successfully, it will be a great achievement. "

Guan Xuqing picked up a pen and wrote a few lines on the back of the drawing. Pu Yin looked down and was stunned!

"Father, this is too bold, I'm afraid we don't have the design ability."

Guan Xu smiled lightly and said: "My child, remember that nothing is impossible in this world. Look back at the series of major achievements of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, submarines, missiles, atomic bombs, hydrogen bombs, which one could be imagined at the beginning?" Yes, as long as you work hard and persevere, you will surely succeed. The United States is starting to develop a large airliner, and the Empire must develop it before the Americans."

"Okay! My son will definitely live up to his father's great trust." Pu Yin took the few lines written by his father and read them carefully again.The wingspan is 28.9 meters, the length is 33.4 meters, the economic layout can carry 149 passengers, the cargo volume is 30.2 cubic meters, the maximum commercial load is 16 tons, the maximum fuel tank capacity is 20105 liters, the maximum take-off gross weight is 62 tons, and the maximum load range is 2993 kilometers. The fuel range is 4175 kilometers, the power unit is two CFM563 turbofan engines, the maximum thrust is 22000 pounds, the maximum flight altitude is 11280 meters, and the maximum cruising speed is 831 kilometers per hour.

"If this kind of aircraft is designed, please ask Father to give it a famous name."

Guan Xuqing said without hesitation: "I woke up early, and I called Airbus."

Pu Yin pondered for a while, and his eyes lit up: "Airbus? A good name, a good name, it's called Airbus!"

The father and son looked at each other and laughed.

At this moment, there was only a commotion outside the door, and Wang Shang's voice said: "Master Zhao, the emperor and the eldest prince are discussing matters. I'm afraid you rushed to meet without a sign."

Zhao Bingjun's voice said: "I can't take care of that much anymore, it's an imminent matter, you dodge it, dodge it quickly!"

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Bingjun's voice shouted loudly: "My subject, Zhao Bingjun, has something urgent to ask to see the emperor."

Guan Xuqing took a look at Pu Yin. Pu Yin knew that Zhao Bingjun's meeting with his father was a big deal, so he said goodbye to his father and left the hall.

"Zhi'an, you've been a little abnormal for a few days. As the head of the security bureau, you've always acted calmly. Today, you're out of style. Why are you shouting in front of me?" Guan Xuqing looked at Zhao Bingjun with a smile and said.

Zhao Bingjun didn't wait for the emperor to finish speaking, he kowtowed down and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty will not be redeemed if he dies!"

Guan Xuqing frowned. Zhao Bingjun never lost his composure like today no matter how big things he encountered in the past. It seems that something must have happened. He said in a deep voice, "What happened? Tell me."

"Princess Xiaoyue is lost!"

"What? Say it again, what happened to Xiaoyue?" Guan Xuqing was shocked.

So Zhao Bingjun reported everything that happened today to the emperor. After Guan Xuqing listened, he stood there in a daze without saying a word, like a wooden sculpture made of clay.

Zhao Bingjun kowtowed and bled, and said: "It's all because of my lack of protection that this kind of thing happened. I ask the emperor to punish the minister to death. I have absolutely no slander. Please the emperor punish the minister to death."

(End of this chapter)