"You mean, I actually only need to hire a few aircraft design engineers to get my aircraft factory built."
“Of course, we are friends, and there is no way I can deceive you, although I am very sure that I can convince the board of directors and you to build an aircraft manufacturing plant in Brazil.
However, now that our main focus is on our Brabazon aircraft, we really don't have much focus on expansion.
If we set up a joint venture factory and we only produce technology, the company's board of directors may be worried that our shares will be easily diluted.
So, I suggest you might as well just build an aircraft assembly plant.
Then hire several professional aircraft designers to complete their own design drawings and then proceed directly to assembly and production. "
This may be a sequelae brought by Fang Lang from later generations, thinking that all technologies must be completely in his own hands to feel at ease.
But now he is not in his hometown, but in Brazil. In recent years, Brazil has always maintained good relations with the United States.
There is no need to worry about getting your neck stuck.
I thought of the United States, the aircraft maintenance line, and the American Sand Tower Company.
A brand new idea suddenly appeared in Fang Lang's mind.
Now that I own the shares of Shata Company, I can obtain retired transport aircraft from the United States at the lowest price and then commercially modify them.
Sell it to airlines in need, which can ensure the profits needed for the company's early development.
You can also become familiar with the structure of each model,
At the same time, you can master a sales channel,
The company's technical strength can also be rapidly improved.
When your own aircraft is designed and assembled, won’t it be extremely simple?
Even in the early stage, you can complete the corresponding technology accumulation by manufacturing certain parts for major aircraft companies.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang's eyes suddenly opened up.
But Fang Lang now also knows very well that these things cannot be done by himself.
I don’t know much about aircraft design, so the best way is to find a professional to take charge of this matter.
"Mrs. Henderson, thank you so much. You have given me inspiration. Indeed, as you said, the future is an era of global integration, and I can indeed produce my own aircraft through global procurement.
I think I'd better build an aircraft overhaul line for a day and enter this industry by repairing and modifying aircraft step by step.
Avoid unnecessary losses caused by blind entry. "
Of course, no matter which plan is followed to build the factory, it must have its own core technology. So what are the core technologies of the aircraft?
There will definitely be a lot to say about future aircraft, what aerodynamic layout! Material structure! Avionics flight control system! ! Engine! very many!
However, the aircraft of this era are not that complicated yet, or the aircraft Fang Lang wants to build does not need to be so complicated yet.
The most important technology now is definitely the engine, because there is a saying that great power produces miracles.
Bart Osborne, former program manager of Lockheed Tactical Fighter Systems Division, said:
"As long as the thrust is strong, bricks can fly into the sky."
So at this time, the engine is definitely the most important core technology.
Fang Lang could tell from Mrs. Henderson's words that Mrs. Henderson was actually not sure that she could really convince the board of directors to agree to cooperate with a novice like herself to establish a joint venture factory that only manufactured agricultural aircraft.
Mrs. Henderson also understood that Fang Lang heard her evasion or explained her difficulties.
That's why he took the initiative to reject the original plan to build an aircraft manufacturing plant in a joint venture with himself.
This made him feel a little inhumane.
After thinking for a while, Mrs. Henderson said:
"If you really want to enter the field of aircraft manufacturing, I think I can introduce you to someone who may be able to help you."
Mrs. Henderson's words made Fang Lang feel happy. Didn't he just bring a pillow if he wanted to sleep?
What Fang Lang needs most now is professionals.
"Really? Thank you so much Mrs. Henderson."
Fang Lang looked at Mrs. Henderson expectantly.
"Don't be too happy yet, I'll tell you where this person is, but you have to persuade him yourself.
His name is Ant Bollman, a German who once participated in ME323 and Heinger He
The development of 111z twin aircraft.
This was a crazy guy, and his ideas for designing airplanes were a bit hard for us to accept, so we didn't keep him.
However, if you wanted to start a new aircraft manufacturing company, you might be able to hire his help. "
Fang Lang was stunned by these words. What did he mean? The aircraft design concept was difficult for them to accept.
It can't be the twin phone I just talked about!
This thing has no future! The difficulty of operation is not ordinary.
It's better to ask more clearly.
"You said that his design concept is somewhat unacceptable. What do you mean specifically? Can you tell me?"
"How do I put this? He crazily admired a technology called variable sweep wings and conducted very in-depth research on it.
It is said that this technology was proposed by Messerschmitt, and it designed a p.1101, but it was unsuccessful.
Our company's experts thought he was a bit fanciful.
But it is undeniable that he is definitely a qualified aircraft designer. "
Variable swept wings? Isn’t this fucking F14 Tomcat technology?
This is a very cool thing!
Suddenly I felt that these aircraft experts in the Henderson family might really be experts.
It's just that the elm-brained brain doesn't understand.
It can no longer be described as conservative.
However, this is good news for Fang Lang!
At least this technology has been proven feasible in future generations!
What are you waiting for? Trying to sound calm and saying:
"Oh! Then where is the aircraft designer Mr. Ant Bollman?"
“He is German and has now returned to his hometown of Oberndorf in Baden-Württemberg.
If you want to hire a professional, I think he will be a qualified candidate. "
According to Fang Lang's itinerary, his next stop was Germany, so this did not conflict with his itinerary at all.
Fang Lang even had a feeling that he might have picked up a treasure this time.
My mood suddenly became excited.
"That's no problem. It just so happens that my next battle is in Germany, so maybe I can go and have a chat with him.
However, the aircraft assembly factory established by Mrs. Henderson and I wonder if it can introduce several piston engine technologies to the Bristol Company.
If that doesn't work, we can contract and source the engine from Bristol.
Or, please introduce me to the staff of Rolls-Royce. I can introduce or purchase several engines from their company. "
Fang Lang set his requirements very low, even a bit like praying.
It's not that Fang Lang is mean, he just wants to put some pressure on Mrs. Henderson.
After all, you have no confidence in convincing the board of directors to build a joint venture factory. I will consider you and won’t mention it anymore.
Now I want to introduce several engine technologies. If that doesn’t work, I can always buy them directly from you!
If you still think it’s not possible, then introduce me to another aircraft manufacturing company in the UK, that’s okay!
As a businessman, it is obviously impossible to introduce business to others.
So the option of introducing Rolls-Royce is definitely not going to work.
All that remains is to introduce engine technology and simply sell engines to him.
Selling the engine to Fang Lang obviously became a simple business.
This does not reveal the close relationship between Fang Lang and the Henderson family.
There were not many options left for Mrs. Henderson.
Sure enough, before Mrs. Henderson could say anything, Reinhardt, who had been listening to the conversation between the two, spoke first.
"Mom, I think it shouldn't be difficult to sell a few sets of engine production technology and guide the factories below to master the technology!
If the board of directors still objects, then please find a few reasons and fire a few engineers who master these technologies.
I'm here to help Fang Lang rehire them.
If they don't want to leave the UK.
We can hire them directly into the Aston Martin factory to build the engines. "
Mrs. Henderson thought for a long time before saying:
"Fang, there are people from the British military on our board of directors, so there may be some things that I really can't provide you.
However, what Reinhardt said just now reminded me.
We cannot provide these technologies to other countries outside the UK, however, we can provide them to companies within the UK.
That means we can deliver these technologies to your Aston Martin factory.
You can even arrange for people to go to the Aston Martin factory to guide production, as Reinhardt said.
As long as the Aston Martin factory has mastered these technologies, it will become very simple for you to obtain these technologies.
Isn't it? "
Fang Lang didn't expect that Reinhardt would be so helpful and help him come up with such a good idea.
This will not only bypass British government supervision, but may also allow Aston Martin to gain some new inspiration for its engine technology.
This is really a good idea that kills two birds with one stone.
Fang Lang slapped his hands and said:
"That's great, Reinhardt, you're a genius.
Haha... Now I think buying an Aston Martin is a really great choice.
Perhaps, Aston Martin can also cooperate more deeply with Bristol.
Reinhardt, what do you think of the all-aluminum Aston Martin?
Will it be lighter than the current body, will it run faster than now, and will it win the Grand Prix again? "
After hearing what Fang Lang said, Mrs. Henderson didn't understand what Fang Lang had in mind.
But it was obviously impossible for him to jump out and object directly.
Because she knew that with how much her son loved Aston Martin, he would definitely agree without hesitation.
Even if she refuses now, he will definitely find a way to facilitate this matter.
Sure enough, after listening to Fang Lang's words, Reinhardt stood up with a slap on his thigh and started walking back and forth in the room.
He also muttered something:
"Yes! Why didn't I think of that? An aluminum car means lighter weight, and let's see if we can get some new inspiration from aircraft engines.
Further improve engine power. Gosh! Is it possible for an Aston Martin like this to reach speeds of over 180 miles per hour?
Can this set a new world record? If only I had an Aston Martin like this. Oh my gosh! "
