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

In fact, if possible, Snecma does not want to print the China Aerospace Power Development's logo on the display board of the M88 engine.

Rafale is the pride of France, but its power is mixed with Chinese blood.

Although this sounds great when you do it, it doesn't sound good when you tell others about it.

However, talk is talk and noise is noise.

The contract signed in black and white still needs to be recognized——

From any perspective, the M88 is a model jointly developed by France and China.

If the relevant information about the latter's involvement is really erased, then if there is any mistake in the promotion in the future, Snecma will be responsible...

So, even though they have minimized the area of ​​the two logos as much as possible.

And it is set in the lower right corner which is most easily blocked by the display board frame.

Even the background of the display board was specially made into a blue color similar to the China Aviation Power Group's logo.

But it is not difficult for people with sharp eyes to see it.

"Eh?"

Yang Quanzhi behind him also noticed this "bright spot":

"Hey, Lao Guo, can this be considered an exhibit of the Aviation Power Group?"

In fact, compared with Guo Ruiqing, whose main task was to collect intelligence information, Yang Quanzhi's purpose of coming to Paris this time was simpler.

It is to promote new models and see if possible orders can be found.

So, he actually cares more about these issues than the former.

Guo Ruiqing touched his chin:

"Strictly speaking... they did just say they would not bring physical exhibits from China..."

Hearing this, Yang Quanzhi exclaimed in his heart, what a guy.

It turns out that the foreshadowing had been laid long ago, waiting here...

As middle and senior managers of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, they naturally knew about the cooperation between the 606 Institute and Snecma to improve the M88 engine.

Even know some of the details.

But I never thought that it would be carried out in such a straightforward form of "joint research and development".

You know, the aviation industry has been engaging in de facto cooperation with Europeans over the years.

For example, the most typical NH90/Z-12.

Almost 40% of the research and development work for this model was completed by Bingfei Group. It can be said that the "Chinese content" far exceeds that of all other projects.

But after all, its name is "NATO helicopter", so it's not good to be too obvious.

In order to avoid suspicion, the two sides covered it up by claiming to be each other's suppliers.

Therefore, on the display board of NH90, only the national flags of France, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands have been drawn.

Correspondingly, China's Z-12 is also ostensibly "independently developed".

Don't ask why they look alike.

As long as we have a tacit understanding, everything will be fine.

Of course, this time, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China did not bring the Z-12.

First, the range of a helicopter is too short compared to a fixed-wing aircraft, so it is impossible to fly over here. Renting an An-124 would be a huge expense.

Another thing is that the current Z-12A is equipped with two large TV3-117VMs. The performance is acceptable, but the appearance of the big-headed son is really not very pleasing.

It would be awkward to compete with NH90.

Moreover, there is not much demand for such high-end helicopters in China's traditional military sales market.

Fortunately, Bingfei Group still has the AC139, a super cash cow that makes Sanchu ecstatic, so it is not in a hurry to open up new military markets.

But looking at the M88 engine in front of him, Yang Quanzhi still felt a little regretful:

"If only we could have signed this kind of cooperation agreement with Eurocopter when we were developing the Z-12...tsk tsk."

Now NH90 is parked at a booth about 200 meters away from the two of them, and many colleagues from participating countries are standing around it.

If only a five-star red flag could be added on top.

The effect should be quite explosive.

China's aviation industry is now at a stage where it is developing so fast that not only outsiders but even China's own people sometimes cannot keep up with reality.

Therefore, whether externally or internally, it is urgent to seize every opportunity to carry out publicity.

First, establish the image of Chinese products.

However, his fantasy was quickly dispelled by Guo Ruiqing next to him:

"Well... the situation back then is different from now, so we can't generalize."

The latter was changing the film in his camera and answered without even looking up:

"When we participated in the NH90 project, on the one hand, NATO still seemed to be a solid block, without so many obvious internal flaws as later. On the other hand, the image of our Chinese products was still completely negative. Others would definitely cut off from us in publicity, otherwise it would be difficult to sell them..."

Guo Ruiqing is about 10 years older than Yang Quanzhi. He was promoted to middle-level management during his time at the head office, while the latter was just an ordinary grassroots employee and gradually became successful after the two companies separated.

Different experiences naturally lead to different perspectives on things.

"Now that you mention it, I have some impression of it."

Yang Quanzhi turned his eyes away from the M88 display board:

"It seems that Japanese companies were involved in a fraud scandal in Europe some time ago. It was said that it was because of the NH90 project that the scandal was exposed?"

"Indeed."

Guo Ruiqing has a relatively rich understanding of the events of his early years:

"Those Japanese companies were very cunning when they were forging products. They even calculated how much they cut corners. If you had used them according to the normal margin, you wouldn't have found any problems for ten or eight years. If we hadn't caught a very narrow opportunity on a part of the NH90, I guess they could have continued to hide it..."

"..."

Talking about this matter, all normal Chinese people, especially those in the aviation industry, feel proud.

Therefore, Guo Ruiqing also spent about ten minutes with great interest talking about a series of exciting operations that took place that year.

"Of course, to be honest, they themselves have the problem."

Finally, Guo Ruiqing concluded:

"If there hadn't been this terrible thing about quality inspection fraud, we would never have been able to find such a fatal loophole..."

After saying this, he hung the camera around his neck again and prepared to go to the side to take some details of the EF2000.

The modified J-10A for domestic use is somewhat similar to the Typhoon in terms of its fuselage cross-sectional shape.

In particular, the idea of ​​using the relatively flat belly space to carry a large amount of ammunition can be said to be completely consistent.

In contrast, the Rafale prefers to carry a larger number of small-sized ammunition in the underwing space.

Only the centerline pylon on the belly has been additionally reinforced to carry ASMPA-R missiles equipped with nuclear warheads as a theoretical air-based nuclear deterrent force.

However, similar to the situation of the Chinese Air Force, the French Air Force does not actually have any nuclear-related positions, so this nuclear deterrence also only exists in theory.

Just as Guo Ruiqing raised his camera and prepared to press the shutter, Yang Quanzhi, who had hurried to catch up with him, was still focused on the previous topic.

"So Lao Guo, according to what you just said, there happened to be a component on the NH90 that was designed according to the performance limit of the model, which exposed the Japanese falsification in the test report..."

Obviously, Yang Quanzhi had been thinking about this matter, so his reaction was a little slow:

"Doesn't that mean that this matter was already planned when we participated in the design of NH90? It's too outrageous to say it's a coincidence..."

"Of course."

Guo Ruiqing almost lay prone on the ground, taking pictures of the EF2000's belly mount while answering.

"I go……"

Yang Quanzhi looked dumbfounded:

"Whose idea is this, to be able to think so far ahead..."

"Wait...you don't know?"

Guo Ruiqing stopped pressing the shutter and looked up at Yang Quanzhi in disbelief.

But he quickly responded:

"Oh yeah... you should have been at the Special Technology Research Institute at that time, so it's normal that you haven't heard of it."

This reaction made Yang Quanzhi a little confused:

"Uh... I don't know what I don't know..."

"No...I mean..."

For a moment, he thought his language module might be burned.

"The entire NH90/Z-12 project, as well as the series of events that followed, were all planned by General Chang."

Guo Ruiqing's words, spoken in a deliberately low voice, silenced Yang Quanzhi, who was still hesitating to organize his words.

After a long while, the latter spoke again:

"Boss Chang...you mean...that Boss Chang?"

He pointed to the promotional sign for the M88 engine next to him.

Although it was not said directly, the meaning was already very clear.

"if not?"

Guo Ruiqing got up from the ground and patted the dirt off himself:

"There is no other President Chang in our aviation industry system, right?"

"what?"

Although he had guessed it just now, Yang Quanzhi still felt a little horrified after getting the real evidence:

"I heard that... the reason why we at Rongfei divided the J-10 into two versions, A and E, was also the suggestion left by General Chang."

Yang Quanzhi did not come from a technical background, and he had not been in Rongfei for long, so he mainly “heard” a lot of the news.

Unexpectedly, Guo Ruiqing nodded without any surprise:

"I know that."

"You know this as well?"

Yang Quanzhi felt a little embarrassed——

I thought it was a secret, but ended up wanting everyone in the world to know about it.

"of course."

Guo Ruiqing continued to add another blow:

"Moreover, not only the J-10E, but also the J-7F and J-9, which are the main export models in recent years, were also vigorously promoted when General Manager Chang was still in the head office."

"..."

"?"

"!"

Yang Quanzhi opened his mouth several times, but no sound came out.

He just stared at Guo Ruiqing and blinked.

His current feelings can be summed up as follows -

No way, I'm going to fight against Mr. Chang on the opposite side?

You know, before this trip, the leader had a special talk with him.

It is said that they hope that in recent years, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China will not be surpassed by the Aviation Power Corporation of China in terms of export volume.

He also said that this task is very stressful. Although the opponent does not have much pure export business now, it should not be taken lightly.

At that time, he felt that his leader was a little too worried.

The result is now...

You tell me that the current leading models for export and foreign exchange earnings are all left over from the past by the executives of rival companies?

It's so funny, no wonder the leader gave him a shot in advance...

Isn't this equivalent to learning the basic rules of Go one foot and then going to play ten games with Nie Sheng?

"So...when the company split up, why didn't the group keep Mr. Chang?"

Yang Quanzhi asked in a bitter tone.

"because……"

Guo Ruiqing also scratched his hair in annoyance:

"Because it was Mr. Chang's personal opinion to separate the aircraft engine group and set up a new group..."