No matter how angry Peng Zhengge was, he couldn't let the Russians keep this research and development project. Fortunately, there was good news from Hongxin. They planned to set up a new aeroengine research center that was even better in terms of power and performance.
According to the performance of this engine, not only could it drive the CR929, but it could also drive a heavier large passenger plane. Therefore, more large-bodied passenger planes were listed on the manufacturing list of Huaxia Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Company.
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Half a year later, Huaxia Commercial Aircraft Engine Research Center.
Aeroengines were the most complicated mechanical system in aircraft, and the research difficulty was quite high. Therefore, this research center occupied the area of two football fields. From the material laboratory to the mechanical structure design, everything was covered.
"Assemble!" Outside a new type of aeroengine, the assembly arm assembled the aeroengine. This was a sophisticated mechanical power unit that used new aerospace technology materials. The mechanical structure was repeatedly perfected by the researchers and the quantum brain. It could be said that it was the most powerful aeroengine in the world.
This model "HF001" aeroengine was installed in a maglev transport carriage. It would be installed on Huaxia Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Company's CH939 large-bodied passenger plane for test flight.
CH939 was the first fully independent commercial aircraft launched by Huaxia Commercial Aircraft and Hongxin Group after the cooperation. Its load capacity had exceeded the most popular wide-bodied aircraft of Boeing and Airbus.
The 939 meant that the normal model of the CH939 wide-bodied aircraft had 390 seats! Moreover, the distance between the seats was larger than other large commercial aircraft. In addition to other equipment, it meant that to drive such a heavy aircraft into the sky, it must have a super powerful power system!
At the test flight airport, the company's executives and researchers were looking at the huge object on the tarmac with anticipation.
HF001 was already equipped with CH939, and it was time for the test flight!
"Everything is ready! Please instruct! "The captain shouted in the cockpit.
"Take off!" Peng Zhengge shouted.
The aircraft started to move. It ran on the runway, and the powerful impeller started to rotate. The air whistled, and people felt the wind blowing past their faces.
Everyone's eyes were on the huge object on the runway. The captain calmly controlled the aircraft and looked straight ahead.
Soon, the aircraft started to rise. The wings were driven by the airflow and tilted upwards, aiming towards the blue sky.
A few seconds later, the entire CH939 plane had taken off and soared into the clouds.
"It's flying!"
"He's gone to heaven!"
People cheered and clapped excitedly as they looked up at the figure in the blue sky.
"Reporting, everything is normal. The current altitude is 308 meters, and it's still climbing." The voice of the flight crew sounded from the communicator.
"Alright, continue to rise."
"Success!" Peng Zhengge continued to raise his head, even though the shadow of the plane was getting smaller and smaller, gradually disappearing into the clouds.
"From today onwards, we can build commercial airplanes on our own. It's been over thirty years! " The chief designer of CH939 sighed with emotion. From the first commercial large aircraft project to now, they had finally achieved complete independence from the screws to the engine, from the materials to the mechanical equipment. A few lines of clear tears welled up in his eyes.
Just for this day, how many researchers had worked in obscurity for decades?
"From the land to the sky, and even the sea, everything will be rewritten!" Lu Zixin gazed into the blue sky. His gaze seemed to pierce through the clouds and into the boundless starry sky.
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The matter of the aircraft engine did not end there. Instead, it was just the beginning. After the successful test flight of CH939, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration became their first customer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration did not want to buy the aircraft engine for civil aviation. Instead, they wanted to help design and manufacture the aircraft engine used on the large carrier rocket.
And this type of carrier rocket was part of the national moon landing plan.
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The main body of the City of the Future had been completed. At the edge of the desert, a high-tech city was rapidly developing. From here, Hongxin Group had also expanded to all parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Australia, and even the frozen Antarctic continent.
Microelectronics, optoelectronics, electronic information, space science, aerospace, material science, new material technology, life science, bioengineering, energy technology, ecological science, ocean engineering, earth science, basic matter, radiation technology, medical science, biology …
Whether it was basic science or applied science, Hongxin Group had been developing at an astonishing speed for more than ten years. Scientists and sociologists called it the 21st century technology explosion! It was also called the 4th industrial revolution!
The 4th industrial revolution, which was based on artificial intelligence, clean energy, robotics, quantum information technology, virtual reality, and biotechnology, not only brought about technological progress, but also biological changes. It also caused the entire human social and economic structure to undergo earth-shaking changes.
This change was not only good, but also bad.
Fully automated chemical factories gradually replaced traditional manufacturing. Artificial intelligence made some low-tech jobs accessible. Unmanned transportation took over the transportation industry. Even the art and entertainment industry had a large number of virtual idols and artificial intelligence art design.
There was an old saying in Huaxia, "If you take too big a step, you will easily pull the balls."
City of the Future, Technology Tower.
Lu Zixin sat in front of his desk and read the latest news report.
"On July 14th, more than 30,000 people in France took to the streets to protest the latest" Industrial Robot Application Regulations "signed by the president. The scale of this protest was twice as large as the previous one. There were also violent acts such as smashing, looting, and arson. It is reported that this protest has spread to various European countries. Economists from the University of Cambridge have called for technology to come more slowly. We are not ready to enter the era of artificial intelligence! "
"According to the latest report, the latest wave of unemployment in the United States is showing signs of getting out of control. People gathered in front of the White House to express their dissatisfaction with the president. According to the survey, the president's approval rating has dropped by 15.4% in the past month! "
"A famous international company announced bankruptcy today … The stock market is all down. A new financial crisis is coming …"
"The domestic Internet has launched a wave of protests against the technology companies represented by Hongxin Group. They believe that technology is depriving them of job opportunities, causing a large number of traditional industries to lose their jobs."
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"You're just being unreasonable!" Su Zhirong walked into the office and said, "I went for an interview today. The reporter actually said that Hongxin Group is the main culprit of the global economic turmoil!"
Lu Zixin did not speak. He thought for a moment and said, "The change is too fast. The world has no time to prepare."
"If you want to talk about the economy, from the big data, the global economy has increased by 30% compared to the past ten years!" Su Zhirong said.
"But the unemployment rate has also increased!" Lu Zixin said, "The industrial structure of various countries has not been able to adjust with the advancement of technology. This is a period that must be experienced."
"Now, whether it is the media or the governments of various countries, they are suspicious and wary of us. There are even small countries that have decided to temporarily suspend the use of advanced technology," Su Zhirong said.
"What era is it? Still thinking of shutting down the country?" Lu Zixin smiled and said, "In this new era, most people are at a loss. They can't find their direction. Since we have led the advancement of technology, we should also make this society better. "
"Help me prepare. Isn't there a World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Future City this month? I want to participate, "Lu Zixin said.
"Are you sure? When the time comes, those reporters and colleagues will definitely not let you have an easy time. " Su Zhirong said. Now that social contradictions were in the process of intensifying, if Lu Zixin were to go public, there would be no lack of trouble.
"Get ready."
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