The military-industrial scientific research system of the academic master.

Professor Eleanor's revelations took Watson and Bodie a while to digest.

The F136 engine is a power specially developed by General Electric and Rolls-Royce for the JSF project.

Although it lags behind its competitor Pratt & Whitney's F135 in terms of progress and has lost the right of priority, the project itself has not been directly cancelled but is still progressing steadily.

This is mainly due to the U.S. military's "dual manufacturer procurement strategy" -

After experiencing the reliability disaster of the F100-PW-100 in its early years, the US military referred to the supplier's AB point ideas and provided two optional models for fighter jets, especially single-engine fighter jets, to avoid the situation where the entire army was grounded again.

例如在F16的批次号中，block40/50就使用了通用电气的F110系列，而block42/52则使用了普惠的F100系列。

This is also continued in the JSF project.

At least it was temporarily continued.

Among them, the F35-GE-136 planned for the F600B will be equipped with an additional lift fan to achieve vertical take-off and landing capabilities.

It is worth mentioning that the lift fan of Pratt & Whitney's F135-PW-600 was also developed by Rolls-Royce.

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That is why Elino just emphasized that the cooperation with China is limited to this lift fan and does not include other parts of the engine.

"But……"

Bodie still finds it a little hard to accept:

"In other words, you plan to install core components provided by China on fighter jets produced in the United States?"

After Snecma broke up with General Electric, it approached China for research and development cooperation with a try-it-out attitude, which became a laughing stock in the industry.

General Electric, in particular, was once waiting to see the French make a fool of themselves.

Although the improvement of M88 itself was later proved to be quite successful, it still lost face.

As a result, just over three years later, it was General Electric's turn to cooperate with China?

Although it's not proactive...

But in a way, it was like being stabbed by a boomerang.

In the face of such accusations, Eleanor shook his head very seriously:

"I have to correct your misconception."

"First of all, the core of the permanent magnet power generation system is the magnetic bearing. I have previously investigated the equipment supplier of SeA650 and found that the bearing itself was produced by a British company. Therefore, Huaxia only provided the design plan and did not provide the core components."

"Secondly, although some of the equipment in the system does need to be provided by China, the JSF project has also selected a number of Chinese companies as second-tier suppliers for non-core components due to cost considerations. This was done by Lockheed Martin first, and everyone is well aware of it..."

"..."

After the explanation, the other two were stunned.

Finally I had to change the topic:

"What about EJ200? I mean the deformation problem..."

Professor Eleanor's smile froze on his face when he was suddenly reminded of such a sad story.

After a long time, he sighed and shook his head:

"There is no good solution. I have done my best in terms of structure, and the situation has improved by about 70% compared to before, but the defect of lack of support in front of the fan cannot be completely solved."

"Now either admit that there are problems with the EJ200 design and then re-reinforce the fan casing at the expense of lowering the paper thrust-to-weight ratio, or limit high-G maneuvers in supersonic conditions at the flight control level..."

He has been cleaning the EJ1998's butt for five years since 200.

But it really can't be wiped clean.

It was no use adding money this time.

……

This time, the British surprisingly did not quibble.

A few days later, some basic parameters of the model were handed over to Ren Bingda.

Of course, after all, it is an aero-engine design, and the basic parameters cannot be explained in a few words.

Therefore, the latter quickly sent two subordinates back to the country and submitted the conditions offered by Rolls-Royce and various information obtained during this trip to the group level.

He also brought back a report that fully documented his thoughts during his time at Rolls-Royce, as well as his speculations about the nature of this cooperative model, for reference.

Based on past experience, Ren Bingda estimated that for key cooperation projects like this, General Manager Chang would generally give him new instructions within three days.

however……

At almost the same time, the other two members of the investigation team returned home.

Chang Haonan suddenly received a call from Ding Gaoheng.

Faced with this sudden invitation, Chang Haonan couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

You know, in the past year or so, he and Ding Gaoheng met either near his home or during meetings.

And at this critical moment when the Science and Technology Commission is about to be reorganized, the other party suddenly wants to have a special talk with me, which makes me think more -

Many of the projects he is currently working on are highly dependent on the resource support from the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense.

Any major changes in organizational structure or functional scope may have unpredictable impacts.

Of course, from a rational perspective, Chang Haonan is also very clear.

With the development and changes of the times, it is only a matter of time before the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense exits the stage of history.

If we take action earlier, we may be able to take more initiative...

Although he hadn't been here for a while, Chang Haonan still scanned his face with ease and came to the director's office of the Science and Technology Commission.

"Director Ding."

He knocked on the half-open door.

As it had so many times before.

Ding Gaoheng was leaning on his office chair at this time, holding a document of only a few pages in his hand.

The other hand was not holding a pen, so it was obviously not correcting the papers.

Just watching.

"Xiao Chang... come in!"

After hearing the voice coming from outside the door, he didn't even look up, but directly identified the identity of the person from the voice:

"Sit anywhere."

Not sure if it was an illusion, but Chang Haonan rarely heard a hint of...

exhausted.

It's not the kind of physical fatigue that comes after working for days.

But spiritually.

Then there was silence in the office for several minutes.

Chang Haonan could see that Ding Gaoheng wanted to speak several times, but in the end he held it back.

At times like this, he definitely needs to take the lead.

"Director Ding, I wonder why you called me here this time..."

Sure enough, after hearing Chang Haonan's question, Ding Gaoheng finally sat up straight:

"You can probably guess it... It's about the reorganization of the Science and Technology Commission."

As he spoke, he put the documents in his hand on the table.

The former was naturally expected, but now that he heard Ding Gaoheng's personal confirmation, his expression suddenly became serious, and he stood up at the same time:

"I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements!"

This somewhat intense reaction actually made Ding Gaoheng laugh. He quickly raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling the latter to sit down:

"Don't take it so seriously... It's just that the nature of the unit has changed, it's not that the department has been abolished."

After hearing what Ding Gaoheng said, Chang Haonan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At least, the situation he was most worried about did not happen -

The Science and Technology Commission of the previous life was actually completely abolished.

Because the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology was established on the basis of the former Ministry of Information Industry, it only incorporated some of the functions of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry.

Don't underestimate this difference.

There will be huge gaps in the allocation of resources for specific projects.

"From your tone just now, I thought you were going to..."

He chuckled twice and quickly sat back on the sofa.

"I just……"

Ding Gaoheng seemed to want to explain, but he had so many things to say that he didn't know where to start.

After all, he has been the director of the Science and Technology Commission for 20 years. Even if he does not consider it from the perspective of power, he still has feelings for this system.

Now that I have to suddenly retreat to the second line, it is inevitable that I feel a little reluctant.

But considering the impact, it is impossible to say such words openly even to Chang Haonan.

Finally, I could only sigh:

"Ugh--"

However, he quickly adjusted his mentality and said seriously:

"The plan currently determined by the superiors is to reorganize the National Defense Science, Technology and Industry Commission as a whole into the Industrial Construction and Development Commission, whose functions are to propose new industrialization development strategies and policies, coordinate and solve major problems in the process of new industrialization, formulate and organize the implementation of industrial development plans, and promote the strategic adjustment and optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure..."

"The Industrial Construction Committee consists of a general office, an industrial policy and regulation department, and a finance department..."

"..."

As Ding Gaoheng unveiled the reorganization plan bit by bit, Chang Haonan's mood also turned to surprise.

The entire plan can be said to have exceeded his expectations.

The military industry functions of the original Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense were unified into the Bureau of National Defense Industry, which is a second-level bureau.

The Systems Engineering Department I and the Systems Engineering Department II were deregistered, and their internal and external names were unified as the National Space Administration and the National Atomic Energy Agency.

Correspondingly, the Equipment Industry Department, which he personally planned and established, was greatly expanded and divided into four parts: the Materials Industry Department, the Consumer Goods Industry Department, the Equipment Industry Department I and the Equipment Industry Department II.

It not only fully encompasses all the functions of the former Ministry of Machinery Industry and Ministry of Metallurgical Industry that were abolished in 1998, but also separately lists major equipment manufacturing industries such as civil aircraft and civil ships, and establishes a National Key Engineering Construction Office.

More importantly, although the direct jurisdiction of state-owned enterprises at all levels has been unified into a newly established department, military enterprises, including the Aviation Power Group, still accept the guidance of the Industrial Construction Committee in their operations...

In short,...

So much money.

At the expense of some marginal powers, it gained the function of planning and guiding overall industrial development.

The Equipment Industry Department, in particular, has almost always existed in the form of a gray area in the past few years.

It is also often criticized at home and abroad for being "not market-oriented enough".

And now, there is not only an opportunity to become a regular employee.

It has also achieved tremendous development.

It is equivalent to obtaining direct recognition from superiors.

This is a great encouragement to the entire equipment industry system and all related industries.

After a brief pause, Ding Gaoheng put down the documents in his hand, raised his head and continued:

"The first leader of the Industry and Construction Committee is currently planned to be Comrade Li Zhongyi. Originally, the superiors also considered promoting Comrade Lan Xinzhi to be the new deputy director, but considering that he is too young, it was not approved in the end. He is temporarily appointed as the director of the Second Equipment Industry Department and concurrently the director of the National Key Project Construction Office..."

"..."

On the surface, these words were referring to Lan Xinzhi.

But there is actually another meaning.

It’s just to let Chang Haonan be mentally prepared.

He is too young, and there are rigid rules in the public service system.

No further appointment was possible.

However, for Chang Haonan, as long as the entire industrial system is still there, he has already won huge prizes.

As for specific positions...

On the contrary, it is not that important.

Sometimes, not serving in the Industrial and Construction Committee can make your status more detached.

However, just when he thought that the following content should have nothing to do with him.

Ding Gaoheng still brought out a surprise:

"In addition, considering that the adjustment of departmental functions this time is too large, in order to ensure the smooth transition of the military industry system as much as possible, I suggest to the superiors to set up a defense industry expert group, which will not have a staffing structure but can directly make suggestions to the Industrial Construction Committee and even higher-level leaders."

"Considering the decisive role you play in major projects and scientific research, I hope to invite you to serve as one of the advisory members of the expert group..."

At this moment, Chang Haonan's mood was probably similar to Jim Hackney's at the end of "Yes, Prime Minister" when he learned that he had become prime minister.

Although I want to agree immediately, I have to be reserved and not be too out of control.

One of his major concerns over the years was that as the leader of the Aviation Power Group, it was not convenient for him to interfere in the specific business of sister units.

Otherwise, it will inevitably be seen as meddling in other people's affairs.

Some particularly important ones, such as KJ-2000 and ocean surveillance satellites, can only be carried out in the name of cooperative research and development.

But after all, this depends on whether the other party is willing to actively cooperate.

And it is not within the scope of functions and is not easy to use frequently.

However, this so-called "non-established" consultant status perfectly solves this problem.

This is equivalent to giving Chang Haonan a strong claim to all military-related projects.

Just give me a pillow when you feel sleepy.

Although it is a "suggestion".

But that is advice to leadership.

Needless to say, its value is very high.

Ding Gaoheng obviously took this into consideration and created such a unique position before retiring to the second line.

For others, it is probably just an honorary title.

But for Chang Haonan...

It really is useful.

"Xiao Chang, before we finalize the list, we need to ask for your opinion..."

He looked at Chang Haonan with a smile.

The latter tried hard to control the twitching of muscles on his face, trying not to smile too brightly.

"I think... it should be fine."