Chapter 97 Joint Development of Large Passenger Aircraft

"Come on, have a drink." Howard's room is even bigger, the inner and outer rooms are even on the second floor!

He came to the wine cabinet, opened a glass of champagne, and Howard poured a glass for Cyric: "I admire President Adolf very much, and I also admire Brother Cyric very much. You are all great men in Germany."

"It's impossible to be born in troubled times," Cyric said. "We just want world peace and people to live and work in peace and contentment. Just like Mr. Howard, you can do what you love, isn't it better?"

The two drank wine, and Howard was in high spirits: "What's the matter with you going to the United States this time? I am in the United States, and I still have some connections. If you need any help, please tell me."

Cyric hesitated for a moment, but decided to say it directly: "Actually, when I go to the United States this time, I just want to see Mr. Howard."

see yourself? Howard was stunned for a moment: "What's the matter with me?"

"The journey across the ocean is too long. For many people, this journey is a journey, but many people hope to reach their destination faster." Cyric said: "If there is a A large airliner that can cross the ocean, Mr. Howard, what do you think?"

airliner! Across the ocean!

Currently, the number of civil airliners is quite small, and everything is being explored. So far, more than 100 passenger routes have been established around the world, but the average lifespan of these routes is only about one year. The reason is that there is no applicable aircraft.

The passenger capacity of the aircraft is very small, the transportation cost is high, and the companies that only operate passenger transportation suffer serious losses. The governments of Europe and the United States have provided financial subsidies to the civil aviation industry.

At the same time, the planes of various airlines are still mainly wooden planes. Although the price is cheap, the safety performance is very poor, and air accidents occur from time to time. Therefore, new all-metal, large passenger capacity, high-speed and more comfortable passenger aircraft are the development direction.

Now, the Boeing 247 and the Douglas DC-1 aircraft in the United States have completed their test flights. These two aircraft marked the birth of modern transport aircraft, and their structure, performance and ride comfort have been greatly improved.

At the same time, Germany is not far behind. The JU-52 transport aircraft produced by Junkers is also quite representative, sturdy and durable, and is called "Aunt Junkers".

But now, there are still no intercontinental planes, and the longest range of these planes is no more than 2,000 kilometers! And now, if you want to achieve intercontinental flight, the longest range is more than 4,000 kilometers! If you want to fly back and forth, the maximum range is tens of thousands of kilometers!

In this day and age, that is unthinkable!

However, if you have a dream, you will have the motivation to realize it!

For Howard, the challenge is higher and faster, which is the goal of his life pursuit, and now, another one is added, that is, the challenge is further!

If we talk about bombers, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of high-level Americans, but now, we are talking about ordinary passenger planes, which are completely civilian!

Hearing Cyric's words, Howard immediately became interested: "You mean, you want to fly across the ocean? If this is the case, the size of the aircraft must be quite large, and the twin engines may not be enough. "

Now, the Douglas DC-1 is almost the industry standard. The single wing is placed so that the landing gear can be shortened, and the landing gear can be retracted directly. The engine is on both sides of the wing. This layout is the most suitable passenger aircraft. Layout.

But now, it's clearly not enough.

"Yes, if you want to build a passenger plane across the ocean, two engines are far from enough. My suggestion is to use 4 engines." Cyric said: "There are a few drawings in my room, which I have at my disposal. I painted it, and now, I let my hands take it."

When Cyric came, Graff was at the door, waiting all the time. After receiving Cyric's order, Graff soon brought Cyric's blueprint.

It's just a sketch, after all, Cyric is not a professional aircraft designer.

"Cyric, I really didn't expect you to be proficient in this, and draw beautifully!" Howard said.

"It's just an idea of ​​mine." Cyric said, "This kind of aircraft needs to be tens of meters long and has a take-off weight of more than 50 tons. I think it can carry a passenger of about 100 meters for intercontinental flight. How about an intercontinental flight. Are you interested?"

Holding Cyric's sketch, and looking at the four incomparably imposing engines above, Howard finally spit out a word in his mouth: "Go!"

"Then we can jointly develop it." Cyric said: "We also have a very strong domestic demand, and we can design and test it together."

"No problem," Howard said. "We can invest in R&D."

Now, Howard has been designing the fastest aircraft. If he develops a large passenger aircraft, I am afraid that he will not have so much energy. Now, it is a good way to develop together!

I really didn't expect that everything went smoothly, and the main thing was done on the ship!

Historically, Germany did not plan large bombers, such as Junkers Ju390, Fokker-Wolff's Ta400, and Messerschmitt's Me264B.

Especially the last one is more perverted because it uses six engines!

Unfortunately, for various reasons, Germany's strategic bomber project ended without a hitch!

How can it be a threat to the United States? Strategic bombers are a must! Now, Germany is developing in all aspects, and many places need capital and technology. If only Germany develops its own research and development, it will undoubtedly be very slow, but now, with Seuss, it will be different!

More importantly, during this research and development process, German engineers will also learn a lot of American technologies, such as stress skinning and so on. Even if it fails in the end, it will be very useful!

"Unfortunately, our engine has insufficient horsepower. To develop such a large aircraft, at least an engine with more than 1,000 horsepower is needed." Howard said.

Now, the mainstream power of aero engines is only about 600 horsepower. It is obviously insufficient to promote such a large aircraft!

Hearing this, Cyric said: "Don't worry, the engine is not a problem, our domestic BMW company is already developing a new type of high-power engine, the power may be more than 1500 horsepower, but now BMW's funds There are some issues with turnaround and the engine is still on paper."

Come to America, what are you doing? Gain sympathy and sponsorship! There are so many projects in the country that require a lot of money!