After sending Gu Zhenhua and Huang Zheng away, Zhou Yang was in a good mood.
He was very satisfied with the development progress of the helicopter. In three and a half months, he had completed all the preliminary preparations and entered the trial production stage. This speed is indeed very good.
If this continues, it is very possible to complete the test before the end of the year.
By February next year, it may be possible for this fighter jet to go to southern Xinjiang and witness that tragic battle.
But it’s normal to think about it. After all, Zhou Yang started preparing for this helicopter at the beginning of last year, which took him nearly a year.
Before the arrival of Gu Zhenhua and others, the design work of the aircraft had basically been completed.
Even without Gu Zhenhua, Huang Zheng and others, if Zhou Yang spent more time, he would be able to achieve the current progress.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lao Liao said that they were just here to attack.
Now Zhou Yang's only worry is funding!
In fact, the early design of an aircraft does not cost much. What really costs money is the large number of experiments required during the trial production process. I don’t know how much this investment is.
Secondly, after the aircraft is successfully trial-produced, there is still testing. During this process, some problems may arise more or less.
These problems may be big or small, but no matter how big or small, they must be solved, and each problem requires an investment of time and money.
If there are serious problems, all the initial investment may be wasted, so Zhou Yang is very worried about whether their institute's financial strength can support this project.
Of course, if the project only cost a few million, they would be able to come up with it even if they bite the bullet.
But if it’s tens of millions or hundreds of millions, it’s going to be troublesome.
Not to mention that the Babao Liang Research Institute has made a good profit this year, with a total of more than 10 million, but for a first-level research institute, this amount of money is really not much.
More importantly, the Babao Liang Research Institute has too much money to spend this year.
In addition to building an ice cream factory in Qingcheng with Mr. Nie and others, they also need to develop a color TV production line with NPU. Once successful, they will also build a TV factory and a production line base, all of which will require a lot of capital.
In addition, according to orders from above, they will also build an airborne radar production base this year.
Although this construction cost must be allocated, judging from the current situation, it may not be fully allocated.
After all, there is no money at the top, this is a flaw, and it is unlikely that they will be able to solve part of it themselves!
And these are not counting the institute's normal project research and development expenses, as well as other expenses!
If all were counted, the money on their institute's books might not be enough.
But even so, Zhou Yang agreed to Gu Zhenhua without hesitation.
On the one hand, it is because the helicopter project has been researched to this point, and someone must come up with the money. For now, only their Babaoliang Research Institute has this strength.
In addition, neither Liaoshen Aircraft Factory nor Changhe Aircraft Factory can afford this money.
Although Liaoshen Aircraft Factory and Changhe Aircraft Factory can be said to be big businesses compared to Babaoliang Research Institute, the current situation is that the landlords have no surplus food.
Moreover, under the general premise of reducing research funding, the larger the unit, the harder it will be.
Because the smaller the unit, the more likely it is that it can solve the problem by increasing revenue and reducing expenditure. And those large units have already spread their business. It may be possible to increase revenue, but it will be a bit difficult to reduce expenditure.
Therefore, only Babao Liang Research Institute can come up with this money!
Zhou Yang and the others can apply to the Equipment Department. With his face and Mr. Jiang's support, it shouldn't be a big problem.
However, there are strict procedures for the allocation and use of funds. First, the project is required to be approved normally. In addition, all personnel information and other aspects must be reviewed, especially the project demonstration.
The whole process is not only troublesome, but also extremely time-consuming.
According to Zhou Yang's experience, this process does not take more than a year, and it is impossible to complete it all.
It may take a long time to wait for the money to be allocated.
To be honest, Zhou Yang really couldn't wait. Now he was still thinking about helicopters participating in the battle to defend southern Xinjiang. How could he wait for such a long time.
On the other hand, Zhou Yang is optimistic about the prospects of the helicopter project, or "shallow scene".
To put it bluntly, you can make money by flying helicopters.
He is very clear about how big the market for general-purpose helicopters is. Even if he does not consider the later export, once the research is successful, the demand of domestic troops alone will make the institute make a lot of money.
Although it is an era of planned economy, the purchase price of the army from various military industrial units is very low, but it still costs money.
Take the artillery reconnaissance radar as an example. The cost of one unit is less than 70,000 yuan, but if the army wants to purchase it, it needs to spend 150,000 yuan. The profit of military industrial units is about half.
It may sound like a fantasy, but it’s true!
Many people think it is expensive, but if you compare the prices of similar products, you will know how good domestic equipment is.
Take the world-famous Simbelin artillery reconnaissance radar as an example. The price of one unit is as high as 240,000 pounds, equivalent to more than 4 million yuan.
Compared with this, the artillery radar from 888 Factory is simply a bargain!
Compared with artillery reconnaissance radar, helicopters are even more cutting-edge equipment. Once developed, the profits will be even greater.
So, it doesn’t matter if you invest more money now, as long as you can get something out!
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Research institute. Family area!
When Zhou Yang and Chen Beixuan came to the alley where the Liu family's courtyard was located at noon, they saw a military green jeep parked steadily in front of the Liu family's gate from a distance.
No need to think, this must be Lao Li's car.
These days, in a place like Yunshan County, not many people can afford a car.
Even some county leaders can only use cars on important occasions. Only Li Changqing and a few others can move cars at will.
Sure enough, when the two walked into the yard of Liu Yunlong's house, they saw Lao Li in the house through the window before they entered.
At the same time, Zhou Yang also saw his wife, Wen Hui, Bao'er and others, but he didn't know if Dabao and Xiaobao were there.
If they were there, their whole family would gather at Liu Yunlong's house.
Liu Yunlong and Li Changqing in the room also saw Zhou Yang and Chen Beixuan, and they immediately came out to greet them.
As soon as they met, Zhou Yang smiled and said, "Lao Li, when did you arrive?"
"I've been here for a while. Your sister-in-law missed Qianqian, so she urged her to come earlier!" Li Changqing said with a smile.
"Then why don't you ask Yunlong to call me at work earlier..."
Before Zhou Yang could finish speaking, Li Changqing said directly: "I'm not in a hurry anyway, but I can't delay your work!"
At this time, Chen Beixuan said to Liu Yunlong: "Brother Liu, what delicious food did you cook at home? It's so delicious?"
Liu Yunlong smiled and said, "You have a good nose. We are in luck today. Dad brought us a big carp. It weighs seven or eight kilograms and has been stewed!"
"Hahaha, that's really a blessing!" Zhou Yang said with a smile.
Yunshan County suffers from drought and little rainfall, and the largest river in the territory is the Erdao River that runs across the middle of the county. Even in the wet season, the water in the river is no higher than the knees.
Due to the lack of rainwater and rivers, there are only a few small reservoirs where fish can be raised, but the number is very small, so the people here may not be able to eat fish all year round.
While talking and laughing, several people came to the house.
As soon as he entered the door, Zhou Yang saw Li Youwei, Huang Rufeng and Lao Li's wife busy around the stove, while Li Qian was sitting on the small bench next to her, chatting and eating with everyone.
Seeing Zhou Yang and others coming in, everyone greeted him one after another.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Zhou Yang and others returned to the room!
After taking off his shoes and getting on the kang, he took a bowl and poured water, and then Lao Li talked about serious business with Zhou Yang...
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PS: Chapter 2 is delivered!
