Chapter 753 C380 (Second Update)

October 1, 1982, October is also a harvest month.

The first C380 aircraft was successfully assembled and rolled off the assembly line at the Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Base.

This is just the model of this aircraft, because if this aircraft adopts an economy seat layout, the maximum number of seats can reach 380.

The mixed layout is generally between 250 and 270, which means there are first-class seats and economy class seats.

Of course, C380 is definitely better than C250.

The manufacturing base covering hundreds of square kilometers is full of red banners today, and there are huge fireworks in the distance.

"Warm congratulations on the successful rollout of the C380 aircraft!"

"Welcome the superior leaders to visit."

"Keep up the good work and create more glory."

"A gift for the National Day in October!"

The entire factory area is full of banners, and today all workers in the industrial zone are given benefits, regardless of gender, type of work or level, and all receive 100 yuan.

In fact, all the parts of this aircraft were imported from McDonnell Douglas. It was hard for McDonnell Douglas's technicians to believe that in two years, this place had been transformed from a puddle of farmland into a large-scale aircraft manufacturing factory.

In comparison, the technicians of Rolls-Royce were a little sour, because the high bypass ratio engine had not yet completed all the technology transfer, that is, the technicians and workers here had not yet fully mastered the production.

Although a lot of engines had been imported from Rolls-Royce, the technical workers at this base had no problem assembling the engines, the key was the production of parts.

However, the technicians of Rolls-Royce also received rewards, 100 pounds per person, which made the technicians of Rolls-Royce feel more valued than those of McDonnell Douglas.

Because the technicians of McDonnell Douglas were paid 100 US dollars, 100 pounds was more valuable than 100 US dollars in terms of value.

However, these were small cases. The technicians of both sides valued the completion of the entire contract ahead of schedule, and they were rewarded 100,000 US dollars a day.

Both companies also promised the technicians stationed at the Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Base that if they received the bonus, the technicians here could share 60%.

The main leaders of the superior departments participated in the inspection. They watched the huge C380 aircraft being dragged out of the production workshop. The next step was to conduct factory testing.

The pressure of the giant aircraft, which was dozens of meters long and dozens of meters wide, slowly approaching made the leaders of the superior departments even more excited.

Although the aircraft was grounded by the Bald Eagle, the superior department also found through investigation that the aircraft had some accidents due to the failure of the cargo hold tail door at the beginning, and the rest had nothing to do with the aircraft itself.

Even if there was a problem with the aircraft, we didn’t have it, so it’s better to have it than not.

The main leaders of the superior departments delivered a speech to encourage the employees of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Enterprise to make persistent efforts and create more brilliance.

And the main leaders of the superior departments cut the ribbon and took photos with the aircraft.

Just looking at this big aircraft, the leaders of the superior departments felt very excited.

"It’s a bit regrettable that Xiao Liu didn’t come." The main leaders of the superior departments got on the big aircraft, looked at the spacious cabin, and said to Sun Aiguo who was following behind.

"Comrade Xiao Liu, the task is quite heavy recently, and he has been working overtime in the office every day." Sun Aiguo followed the main leader of the superior department and listened to the leader's Shudu accent.

"This kid is busier than me, but the burden on him is indeed a bit heavy."

"You leaders should let him rest more. Research talents like him are more valuable as they get older." The main leader of the superior department certainly knew what Liu Hai was doing recently.

That was the fighter jet that everyone was thinking about, and the supersonic flying motorcycle, or to be more precise, the supersonic cruise missile.

So the main leader of the superior department couldn't tell Liu Hai to rest.

"Comrade Xiao Liu probably wants to wait until we make the parts and assemble the plane ourselves, and then come." Sun Aiguo certainly knew Liu Hai's idea, after all, they have been superiors and subordinates for so many years.

"That makes sense. Next year, when our first large aircraft rolls off the assembly line, I will come again." The main leader of the superior department said.

"I will accompany you then." Sun Aiguo said.

"This seat looks so comfortable." The main leader of the superior department looked at the aviation seat, sat down and said, and the staff next to him hurried over.

"Leader, these are high-end seats in front, with massage function, and can also be adjusted forward and backward." This aircraft was also designed with high-end business seats.

This aircraft has only 230 seats in total, but the seat layout of the aircraft can be flexibly arranged.

The distance between seats should be larger, the seats should be wider, and the seats should have massage function. After all, sitting for a long time can easily cause backache and leg pain.

Of course, this will not lead to a change in the center of gravity, because high-end massage seats are much heavier than simple seats in the back.

Of course, the cheap seats in the back may be slightly narrower, which is also to take care of the needs of guests. After all, some guests don't mind spending more money to enjoy it, while some guests are willing to save some money.

"This is very comfortable, it seems that there are such seats in ZTE cars." The main leader of the superior department watched the staff operate it, and this familiar massage feeling immediately let the main leader of the superior department know what it is.

"It's the luxurious massage seat in the ZTE car." Next to him was the person in charge of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Company.

"Okay, okay. After flying for several hours, this will make it much easier."

Other leaders also sat down one after another, and then the staff helped with the operation.

"Comfortable!"

"that is!"

Then the main leaders of the superior department visited the entire aircraft from front to back, including where the flight attendants worked and rested, where the pilots operated, as well as the toilets on the plane, and the cargo warehouse under the plane.

Of course, I also saw an important piece of equipment, which is the special maintenance vehicle that maintains the tail of this aircraft.

In fact, in history, our country also imported this kind of three-engine passenger aircraft. However, the ground staff hated this kind of three-engine passenger aircraft because the top engine was too difficult to maintain and more dangerous. After all, the life of the mechanic was also life.

Therefore, Heshun Airlines commissioned the Kyoto Motorcycle Factory to develop a special maintenance vehicle, which is a bit like a high-altitude rescue vehicle. When the time comes, the mechanics will directly use this machine to maintain the engine.

After the superior department leaders experience it, other reporters and others can get on the plane to experience it.

A group of leaders from higher-level departments entered the assembly workshop again. These leaders also wore protective clothing.

These leaders did not take battery cars, but walked from one end of the workshop to the other.

The pulsating aircraft production line means that once it starts, there will be a steady stream of aircraft coming out from behind.

"In fact, if we just assemble the aircraft, we can complete the assembly of the first aircraft four months ago."

"We are mainly considering the progress of localization of parts. We have imported parts for a total of 10 large passenger aircraft."

"Now we only need to assemble all these imported parts and components, and then we can use the parts we produce ourselves."

"It is expected that by October 1 next year at the latest, the first large passenger aircraft that we produce our own parts and assemble ourselves will be completed." The person in charge of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Company explained to these leaders.

"This production line is the most advanced pulsating production line in the world. In addition, we will build two large-scale production lines next to it, one of which produces cargo aircraft, and another such production line for passenger aircraft."

"It is expected that the other two production lines will be put into operation within five years."

The superior department mainly leads more than 20 people, looking at the tall, large, bright and clean pulsating production workshop. The workers in the workshop all wear hats and work clothes.

"Do you have any difficulties in the production process?" The main leaders of the superior department nodded after listening. You can see that the skin of the aircraft in front of you is already being assembled.

"Local leaders will be contacted by dedicated personnel, and local leaders promise that all problems will be resolved within 24 hours."

"Our company can develop so quickly without the care of superior departments and the protection of local leaders. We are confident that we can complete the localization of large aircraft as quickly as possible." The person in charge of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Factory said.

These leaders watched as the aircraft in front of them was assembling the skin, while in the area far behind, the aircraft seemed to be installing various internal systems.

You probably understand that this is a pulsating production line, which is equivalent to an assembly line.

"This is incredible!" The main leaders of the superior department looked at the busy workers on the pulsating production line. These workers were very orderly.

Of course, these people also wear work clothes of different colors. Different work clothes are responsible for different production jobs, and even the colors of the tools in their hands are different.

"Are you used to living here?"

"Our lives are okay."

"Is it easy to deal with foreign technicians?"

"Foreign technicians are very enthusiastic and eager to help solve problems. Moreover, they are more willing to work overtime than us." The person in charge said this with a little smile.

"This Xiao Liu is very good at Western things." Of course the main leaders of the higher-level departments knew why these foreign technicians were so enthusiastic.

As soon as we arrived at the end of the production workshop, we only saw the skeleton of an airplane.

This is where an airplane was born.

"We use an advanced laser positioning system."

"The laser projected downward from above can accurately locate each point of the aircraft frame."

“It saves a lot of time.”

"We plan to continue to optimize this laser positioning system and use it in more places."

The first step in building an airplane is to lay out the beams, which is also the most important step. This is like laying the foundation bricks for building a house.

With the laser positioning system, it is clear at a glance which laser point is aligned with which position of the aircraft girder.

There is no need to test again and again. Of course, the entire system must be tested and maintained frequently, because all products have errors.

Just like in 2020, some woodworking ceilings still use elastic ink lines. This is because the infrared level meter has a certain error because it is at a certain distance.

Some distances that are slightly closer to 5 meters can give you a difference of two centimeters. To be precise, it is still a horizontal tube elastic ink line.

The main leaders of the higher-level departments subsequently visited the engine manufacturing workshop, showing two types of engines.

Then I visited other parts manufacturing companies. Of course, some parts are not manufactured here, such as aviation seats on airplanes and aircraft beams.

"The shipping on the Yangtze River must be developed." The main leaders of the superior departments came to the dock.

The dock of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Company is a big gap dug on the bank of the Yangtze River.

And this gap is still expanding because the factory area is still increasing.

The C380 large passenger aircraft we just visited is only a large passenger aircraft, and cargo aircraft will also be produced.

"This shipping artery can bring too many advantages." Most of the external parts of Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Company, such as aviation seats and aircraft beams, can be transported by water, and if not, they can be transported by air.

In addition, the main leaders of the superior departments are also thinking about future exports.

By then, the aircraft parts we manufacture will definitely have a higher cost-effectiveness.

The main leaders of the superior departments inspected for a whole day on October 1.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, Liu Hai's family, his junior sister, his wife and his teacher were all sitting in front of the TV.

The news at 7:00 was changed to 7 o'clock in September this year, and it was 8 o'clock before.

"Heshun Aircraft Manufacturing Company is a super-large aircraft manufacturing company. The C380 aircraft that rolled off the production line this time has filled many gaps in our country."

Today's news only gave a 10-minute special report, mainly about the C380 aircraft coming out of the factory and then the main leaders visited.

Subsequent detailed reports will definitely be a special topic.

The junior sister looked at the huge aircraft, thinking that this was her own industry, and turned around to find the three children.

Liu Hai wanted to laugh when he saw the junior sister like this. Since she came back from the aircraft manufacturing factory last time, the junior sister's mentality of wanting her son to become a dragon has become a little urgent, and even the mentality of your teacher, the teacher's wife, has changed.

In the past, the teacher's wife would protect the three little ones, but now the junior sister teaches the three little guys, and the teacher's wife does not stop.

And after the junior sister teaches the teacher, the teacher's wife will nag like Tang Seng to reason with the three little guys.

Of course, from the perspective of the teacher's wife, she wants to explain why the junior sister does this, but in the eyes of the three little guys, this is a disguised lesson.

Once the three little guys accept the lecture, the junior brother will not be far away, because the teacher's wife at that time doesn't like the junior brother in any way.

So the junior brother doesn't like to come to his brother-in-law's place now. He is already making a fuss. He wants to live in the school next year and says he has to learn to take care of himself.

"How much does this plane cost?" The junior sister asked when she heard this.

"Because this plane is made of purely imported parts, the cost is relatively high, but because we purchase in bulk and assemble it here, the cost of one plane is calculated to be 82 million US dollars."

"When we can produce parts ourselves later, the price will drop a lot."

"The Boeing 767, which is about the same size as this plane, costs 140 million US dollars." The Boeing 767 that Liu Hai mentioned began to be delivered in September this year.

"It's so expensive. I don't know how long it will take for them to get their money back after buying it?" The junior sister asked worriedly when she heard this.