HCB Chapter 3256 Straight 8: Chongming Bird
Chapter 3256 Straight 8: Chongming Bird
Chapter 3256 Straight Eight: Chongming Bird
Next to the helicopter.
"Old Liang! Is this really the helicopter we built?"
Can it fly?
Zhao Chuanjun walked up to the helicopter and patted it. Two pilots nearby immediately looked over.
Liang Zuoxin shook his head. "How would I know?"
"but…"
Liang Zuoxin turned his gaze to Li Haonan and the others who were standing with Yang Xiaotao not far away.
If I remember correctly, the team led by Li Haonan is the helicopter research team.
"It is said that the design was provided by General Manager Yang, and several parties worked together to complete it."
"Of course, we made the engine; other factories may not be able to make this."
Liang Zuoxin said proudly, and Zhao Chuanjun nodded.
"Then, shall we go in and take a look?"
Zhao Chuanjun asked curiously, and Liang Zuoxin looked towards the gate, then shook his head, "No rush, the people from the Fifth and Sixth Ministries haven't arrived yet, let's wait!"
Zhao Chuanjun nodded, then asked curiously, "Old Liang, if this thing is really the same as the one in the United States, I think our security department should have at least three of them."
In his view, one of these three aircraft should be given to the special operations team, one to the rapid reaction squadron, and the remaining one should be given to their regular departments.
Their department wasn't involved when the Seven Great Scouts were assigned last time, but this time they finally got a big guy, so they can't miss out no matter what.
After hearing this, Liang Zuoxin raised an eyebrow and said, "Three planes aren't enough for us to share. We need at least ten!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chuanjun immediately gave a thumbs up, "As expected of Director Liang, so magnanimous!"
Liang Zuoxin raised his head smugly, but didn't say what was on his mind.
Because these are Yang Xiaotao's original words.
While the two were talking, Yang Xiaotao was meeting with people from the helicopter research project team.
Accompanying Dean Cheng to Beijing this time were project team leader Li Haonan, Song Yuzhou, Xue Miaomiao, Ji Changshun, and Wang Han.
Song Yuzhou and Xue Miaomiao were Li Haonan's students and had participated in the design and production of helicopters.
Ji Changshun and Wang Han were Yang Xiaotao's assistants when he dismantled the Zhinu Gan in Dengzhou. Ji Changshun, in particular, was a master craftsman of the eighth rank.
Wang Han was no less capable; he was the director of a machinery factory, responsible for drawing and measuring data.
These people later joined the Ninth Division and followed Li Haonan to Jinling.
After offering cigarettes to everyone, Yang Xiaotao said to Li Haonan, "Hey Lao Li, why didn't you give me a heads-up before you came back?"
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Li Haonan, being older, felt somewhat embarrassed.
But the two chubby boys, Song Yuzhou and Xue Miaomiao, stared wide-eyed, completely unconcerned. After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Xue Miaomiao muttered, "President Yang, you're just being biased."
Dean Cheng and Li Haonan quickly turned their heads away, pretending not to know them.
Even Song Yuzhou shut his mouth.
Yang Xiaotao chuckled, "Comrade Xue Miaomiao, you should have evidence for your words."
"You say I'm biased? How have I been biased?"
Xue Miaomiao pouted, "President Yang, you said you weren't biased, but why didn't you let us come back to participate in the performance?"
Yang Xiaotao didn't understand what he meant. "It didn't say that I had to come back to participate in the performance."
“It’s not just you guys, we didn’t even let the local factories come.”
“I treat everyone equally, without any favoritism.”
Yang Xiaotao can guarantee that.
"And you still say you're not biased."
Upon hearing this, Xue Miaomiao asked with even greater certainty, "Then, Mr. Yang, will the winning departments send someone back to present the awards?"
Yang Xiaotao took a deep drag on his cigarette, then his gaze fell on Li Haonan and Song Yuzhou.
At this point, he understood why these people had returned to Beijing at this time, bringing their 'works' with them.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking at him, Li Haonan quickly took a deep drag on his cigarette, then glared at Xue Miaomiao who was standing to the side.
"So that's what it was about."
Yang Xiaotao stubbed out his cigarette. "Do you guys think that all the winners will receive a notification?"
"Those who don't win an award won't come back?"
Xue Miaomiao's face flushed red. Song Yuzhou stepped forward and said, "President Yang, we, we were also anxious. We thought it wouldn't hurt to come back for a test flight, it would save us trouble, wouldn't it?"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and shook his head, "You guys."
"To tell you the truth, this big prize has nothing to do with you."
Upon hearing this, the group's faces showed disappointment.
The next second, Yang Xiaotao continued, "But there will still be a reward!"
In an instant, their worries turned to joy.
After all, they had analyzed it before they came back, and that trying to compete with those "freaks" for the grand prize was simply wishful thinking.
Even Dean Cheng was pleased to hear this.
His main purpose in coming to Beijing this time was to stay and participate in the joint performance of the nine departments.
This is a very important moment to appear on television!
He would be content if he could introduce himself, even if it was just a brief mention.
Seeing the smiles on everyone's faces, Yang Xiaotao looked at Dean Cheng beside him and said, "Dean Cheng, you too, you agreed to their request to come back?"
Seeing that Yang Xiaotao didn't seem angry, Dean Zheng quickly said, "President Yang, our college has a cooperative relationship with the Ninth Department. Since it's a cooperation, we have to consider the reasonable opinions of both parties."
"Moreover, Mr. Xu from the Fifth Ministry of Machinery Industry and Mr. Zhou from the Sixth Ministry of Machinery Industry both agreed to our trip north this time."
After speaking, he looked at the two people walking over from not far away, a smile on his face.
Yang Xiaotao turned his head and saw Xu Lao and Zhou Lao striding over, followed by a group of people.
"Mr. Yang, we came over as soon as we received the news. We haven't even had lunch yet."
Mr. Xu smiled and warmly shook hands with Yang Xiaotao.
Old Zhou walked up and said with a smile, "This is a big project that several of us are working on together. If it succeeds, we must hold a celebration party."
After shaking hands with the two men, Yang Xiaotao smiled and said, "Let's not rush the celebration party. Let's see if this plane can take off first."
Hahaha
Old Xu laughed, "I think it's definitely possible. If it really can't fly, it's definitely not because we did a bad job."
Yang Xiaotao rolled his eyes. "So there's something wrong with my design drawings?" Everyone laughed again.
Old Zhou looked around, then asked curiously, "President Yang, I heard yesterday that President Peng was coming. Why hasn't he arrived yet?"
Yang Xiaotao forced a smile upon hearing this, "Well, President Peng said he has an urgent meeting to attend, so he won't be able to come today."
As he said this, he was actually quite nervous.
Yesterday, I personally went to see General Manager Peng and received a detailed lecture. Then, I wrote a report overnight, explaining the matter in its entirety.
As soon as it was light, Yang Xiaotao drove him up.
It's unclear what the higher-ups are thinking right now.
However, Yang Xiaotao was certain that although President Peng appeared serious and stern, he was actually concerned.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have asked about the specific process.
With Mr. Peng's support behind the scenes, the outcome shouldn't be too bad.
"Alright, let's finish this quickly and get it over with."
Yang Xiaotao waved his hand, and Song Yuzhou, Wang Han, and the others, upon receiving instructions, hurried forward to begin inspecting the aircraft, while the pilot was also making final preparations.
Then Yang Xiaotao took out a pair of glasses from his pocket, put them on, and looked around the helicopter.
A group of people followed behind, and Li Haonan began to explain.
"General Manager Yang, and other leaders, the main purpose of our heavy helicopter is to deliver personnel and supplies over short to medium distances and to provide battlefield resupply."
"According to our numbering sequence, this helicopter is designated as Z-8."
"A straight-eight?"
Yang Xiaotao stopped and asked with a hint of doubt, "This is a transport plane, is the Z-8 suitable?"
Dean Cheng nodded and said, "No problem. Honghu is a straight seven, so this one, which comes after it, is naturally a straight eight."
"Speaking of which, Mr. Yang, the Z-7 helicopter has the name 'Honghu' (meaning swan), so the Z-8 should have a name too."
Yang Xiaotao looked at Dean Cheng and asked, "You haven't come up with a name yet?"
Dean Cheng blushed. Last time, when it was the seventh straight, he took it upon himself to name it "Honghu" (meaning "swan"). Later, he thought to himself that he had acted a bit "impulsively".
Naming is something I shouldn't be doing myself.
So now that the straight eight has come out, there's no way we can go beyond this point.
So they wanted Yang Xiaotao to come up with a name.
After all, his status, position, and achievements make him the most suitable person.
Since Dean Cheng had spoken up, Elder Xu and Elder Zhou also agreed, "It definitely needs a name, otherwise calling it by its own name just doesn't feel right."
"Mr. Yang, you're very well-read, could you suggest a name?"
Several people tried to persuade him, but Yang Xiaotao was in no hurry to agree. He turned around again before taking off his glasses.
Overall, this helicopter was built strictly according to the design drawings.
No major problems were found.
As for the avionics system inside, Yang Xiaotao couldn't tell for the time being.
He looked at Li Haonan again, signaling him to continue.
Seeing this, Li Haonan took out a notebook from the side, opened it, and said,
"Speaking of the Z-7 helicopter, we can make a comparison!"
"First of all, in terms of empty weight, the Z-7 weighs one ton, while the Z-8 weighs ten tons."
"The maximum takeoff weight is 2.3 tons, and it can carry 1 ton of weapons externally, while the Z-8 has a maximum takeoff weight of 22 tons."
"In terms of flight speed, the Z-7 can reach 350 kilometers per hour, while the Z-8 is designed for a maximum level flight speed of 280 kilometers per hour."
After finishing his sentence, Li Haonan added, "The advantage of the Z-8 helicopter lies in transporting personnel and supplies. According to our estimates, it can carry thirty soldiers at a time, which is equivalent to a platoon."
"But there is only one class in the seventh grade."
"Of course, weapons and ammunition can also be installed on the Z-8 helicopter; the comrades of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building have already accomplished this."
After Li Haonan finished speaking, Old Xu asked the accompanying staff to take out a photo and hand it to Yang Xiaotao, saying, "This is a machine gun we made based on the Gatling gun."
Yang Xiaotao took it, glanced at it, and nodded. "It would be even more perfect if we could install the rocket launcher later."
Old Xu nodded with a smile.
The group chatted for a while, while the helicopter in the center of the field was ready.
"Mr. Yang, everything is ready, and we can proceed with the test flight."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, and everyone quickly moved aside.
Soon after, under the control of the two pilots, the tandem rotors began to rotate, and then the flat cargo hold began to rise, and the four wheels began to leave the ground.
"It took flight."
Old Xu spoke happily from the side, while Yang Xiaotao nodded, holding his binoculars.
Those around were amazed that this enormous creature could fly into the air.
Next, the pilot began the flight under the guidance of the ground crew.
Five minutes later, the helicopter slowly descended, and the surrounding crowd immediately burst into cheers.
Yang Xiaotao said to Li Haonan with a serious expression, "Your consolation prize is gone."
Song Yuzhou and Xue Miaomiao's expressions changed.
But the next second, Yang Xiaotao laughed and said, "Second prize!"
The group paused for a moment, then jumped up suddenly.
They had inquired and found out that the consolation prize was a third-place prize, so winning a second-place prize was definitely unexpected.
This also proves that they caught the last train.
"Mr. Yang, let's come up with a name."
Dean Cheng asked again, and the others also looked on with hope.
Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "The Double-bright Bird."
"The Chongming bird has two pearls in its eyes, is strong enough to fight tigers and wolves, drives away evil and protects the people!"
What do you think?
After listening, everyone looked at each other and then nodded in unison.
Dean Cheng gave a thumbs up, saying that the meaning was much more practical than his own lofty ambitions.
Thus, the Zhiba and Chongming bird came into people's view.
I'm just not sure if the United States will come knocking on our door to collect patent fees once they find out.