C518 It's a Scrapped Engine
C518 It's a Scrapped Engine
The major repair time was 1,000 hours, and the total lifespan was 6,500 hours. It was almost ten times that of the backward Turbojet Engine in Han Country!
Now, this engine had also been developed not long ago in Y Country. It could be said that it was the most advanced aviation industry in Y Country.
In the future, there might be a lot of trouble with the contract. However, just regarding the F404 engine, how to negotiate was the matter of the Sanctity Country. They just had to be in charge of assembling it.
The engine was quickly transported to the 1132 factory assembly workshop. Here, the newly built Super Seven Fighter, the entire body had already been built. Only the installation of the engine was left.
Now that the engine was in place, it would be fine as long as it was installed.
In the information given by Qin Guan, there was the specific operation of installation. Although he had yet to fully understand this engine, installing it was not a problem.
The wooden box was very new. It carried the scent of wood outside. Everyone was staring at the large box. Then, Qin Guan frowned.
There seemed to be a drop of oil under the box. Could it be leaking oil?
"Open it and take a look." Qin Guan said.
"Without Michael here, can we just open it?" One of them said.
Since they had sent someone here, there must be foreigners participating in this grand opening ceremony, right?
Qin Guan shook his head. He personally took the crowbar and stood outside the box.
"Squeak squeak squeak." Qin Guan opened the box with the crowbar, revealing a small gap. It seemed that he could already see the dark mass inside.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak." Qin Guan began to pry on the other side. He pried open the box from both sides. Then, the lid was lifted.
Finally, he could see the face of the engine.
The engine was less than four meters, and its diameter was less than one meter. Everyone stood outside the box and could clearly see what was inside. When they looked inside, they all had ugly expressions on their faces.
"These people from Y Country, are they trying to fool us?" Immediately, Chen Rui, who was beside Qin Guan, immediately opened his mouth and said, "This engine, it looks like it has been flying for a few hundred hours, right?"
He had asked for the engine from overseas, although he did not specify it. But... It should be a new engine, a new one. There was a fresh smell coming from the top and bottom, along with a faint lubricant smell. The whole machine should have a metallic texture.
But what about now? This engine had almost turned black, especially the tailpipe. One look and one could tell that it had been burning for an unknown number of hours. Could this engine still be used?
"Go and find them. They are trying to fool us!" Chen Rui had already shouted, "This thing is installed on the plane. Who dares to use it? Damn, there is a nameplate here."
Chen Rui's eyesight was quite good. He finally saw a nameplate at the part of the engine box. When he saw it, his face became even uglier.
The date of departure, July 76.
This engine had been there for three years. One should know that... The prototype of the F-18 was the first to fly in 1974! In 76 years, it was the navy model's first flight. In other words, this engine was definitely for the F-18 Navy model. After a long trial flight, I'm afraid it has reached its maximum lifespan. There were only a few hours left at most.
This engine, which had already exhausted its lifespan, was already of little value to them. Hence, they decided to give it to them as a favor?
What was the use of giving it to them?
Even if it was installed on the Super Seven, it wouldn't be able to test the flying ability. If it couldn't test the flying ability, it wouldn't be able to gain the recognition of the Sanctity Country. The Grumman Company really knew how to use underhanded means.
On the surface, they looked very friendly. They had given the engine and an engineer, but the engine couldn't be turned. What was the use of that?
"There's no need to look for it. It's useless even if you look for it." Qin Guan said, "We are going to lead the research and development, and that is to steal the Grumman Company's business. It's already not bad that they can provide us with the engine. If it was another company, they might not have made any trouble. "
"Then what should we do? We can't test our flight!" Chen Rui said.
As Chen Rui had the most time to fly the Super Seven, the Super Seven that was supposed to be exchanged for this one was... He had also planned to let Chen Ruilai fly. Now, if this one was continuously leaking oil... Chen Rui did not want to die by installing the high-intensity flying test engine that had been flying for six years.
"I'll take care of it." Qin Guan said, "During this period of time, send someone to trick Michael. We will not let him participate in this. We will change our hair and complete a dense flight test. We'll wait for Sanctity Country to arrive. We'll let them know the ugly faces of the Grumman Company! "
After all, the Grumman Company was not an engine company. This F404 engine... It belongs to the General Electric. The reason why the Grumman Company brought it here is because the Grumman Company wants to be the main contractor of the plane. The engine was a sub-system, and one had to purchase it from the Grumman Company.
If the Grumman Company continued to cause trouble, then they would just go around them and look for the General Electric.
Qin Guan could exchange the advanced engine. However, there were only one or two of them, and it was useless. What Qin Guan needed was the entire system. Therefore, in the past, Qin Guan... I haven't had the idea of exchanging engines.
Otherwise, what was the point of holding onto the Spey? Whether it was Third Uncle or the F100, they could be exchanged!
But now, it had already reached the point where they had to exchange.
Just now, Qin Guan had wanted to directly exchange the engine. After being washed by the space-time energy, what came over was a brand new engine. However, this way, he could not retain any evidence.
Therefore, he might as well get a new one!
"Everyone, let's go and research the information first. Let's see how to assemble it." He first dispersed the crowd and then said to Elder Soong, "Elder Soong, give me a scrapped turbine -7."
After everything was arranged, he saw that Chen Rui was still by his side. "Chen Rui, you go out for a walk first. I will modify this engine here."
Chen Rui had a smile on his face. "Brother-in-law, you and my sister are in the same bed. We are the closest people. We are not outsiders. Don't guard against me. Let me take a look, okay?"
Chen Rui knew that when Qin Guan showed his hand and changed the Flight Emulator, Cheng Rui knew that Qin Guan must be capable. Now, seeing that Qin Guan was going to show his hand again, of course he had to look at him shamelessly.
"Scholar, teach Chen Rui how to learn the Chicken Country language." Qin Guan said, "Before he says he knows how to speak a hundred words, don't let him in."
Chicken Country language? The hardest part, I don't want it! Chen Rui still wanted to resist, but the Elementary Scholar had already lifted him up from the waist.