What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 298 Bumblebee (4800 monthly votes in April)

Zhao Yaohua's phone call proved the enthusiasm of the talent.

Passenger aircraft are the most profitable part of the aviation industry; otherwise, Boeing and Airbus would not have expanded so rapidly.

After Tang Wen gave a few perfunctory words and hung up the phone, Old Zhang finally managed to stammer out:
"They weren't this enthusiastic when we introduced the McDonnell Douglas 82 back then."

"The McDonnell Douglas 82 only cost a few dollars; this is a true import."

Tang Wen's expression turned serious:
"$20 billion is definitely not enough. Even if McDonnell Douglas taught us step by step, it would be remarkable if we could produce most of the mecha domestically before the millennium."

For a long time after that, avionics, engines, and other components were either purchased from McDonnell Douglas or supplied by Gaggen.

I think assembling 100 aircraft by the year 2000 will ultimately cost between $30 and $40 billion, and that might even be too little.

If you can't cheat, the only option left is to spend money.

It's worth any cost to get the domestically produced passenger aircraft up and running at this time.

While the two were thinking, Tang Wen added another sentence:
"Remember the Concorde? Our people have obtained all the data and many parts of the Concorde. We can assemble a real one."

Once we acquire the McDonnell Douglas 11, we can replicate the Concorde and then develop a supersonic intercontinental bomber.

"If we were to use the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 to develop tanker aircraft, early warning aircraft, anti-submarine aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft... does anyone know anyone in the Air Force who can give them a grand promise?"

Zhao Hande: "Theoretically, this matter has nothing to do with the country, but large aircraft are too important and will affect the development of a large number of enterprises, so we must be cautious."

Tang Wen immediately said, "If Boeing and McDonnell Douglas merge, only they and Airbus will be left in the market, and we will never have the opportunity to introduce and digest the technology of a wide-body passenger aircraft again."

The Y-10 was modeled after the Boeing 707. It was considered quite good when it was developed, but it's already outdated. Five or ten years from now, when passenger aircraft development resumes, China will have to start from scratch to catch up.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Hande said:

"If we introduce the McDonnell Douglas MD-11, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. actually has more experience, after all, it assembled the McDonnell Douglas MD-82."

As soon as he spoke, Tang Wen and Lao Zhang both cast strange glances at him.

Zhao Hande shut up.

……

The three of them spent the whole day talking about large airplanes. Tang Wen used his perspective from decades in the future to narrate the story, and finally convinced them.

Having learned Tang Wen's motive, the two hurried to the airport to catch the last flight, otherwise they would miss New Year's Eve.

Knowing he would receive news about the event tonight, Tang Wen stayed up all night browsing BBS forums and preparing for the event himself.
[Tang Jia Dashao: (Featured Post) The new year is approaching. To thank everyone for their support of the BBS, from New Year's Eve to February 10th, 200 people will be randomly selected to leave a comment on this post and receive a commemorative silver warship coin. Thank you for your support!]

As soon as the post was published, a large number of comments appeared below, all wishing him a peaceful and good life.

The internet is still very primitive now. Netizens still reply to posts seriously. No one spams "666" or "1". Every post is sincere.

Spread electronic blessings and accumulate cyber merits.

Shortly after the benefits were distributed, it was past midnight.

[The Spring Festival event will run from February 6th to February 20th. Wishing all players a prosperous Year of the Ox!]

New Year's Battle Benefits Launched: -
During combat, rewards +800%
Submarine and destroyer speed increased by 50% (lasts 30 minutes, cooldown 30 minutes)

[New Ship New Year Special Paint Job *5: Frozen (Valid during the New Year period)]

[Shipyard Limited-Time Effect: Construction time for all warships -50%]

[You now possess two Tier X battleships: the American carrier USS Franklin and the German carrier USS Hildebrand. You will receive two "Awesome Supply Crates".]

Tang Wen: !!

That's it?

But what's with the last one? They're distributing gift boxes based on the number of Tier X battleships?
Tang Wen immediately felt he had lost several million dollars; he should have built more ships and saved up.

He was too lazy to open the previous supply crates, since creating a bunch of more battleships and cruisers wouldn't be of much use, but he still had to open the special supply crates.

He quickly dashed to the South Pacific, ready to open the crate. [Opened the Mighty Bull Supply Crate *1]

The familiar golden light—it's a ship.

[Acquired: German Tier X submarine "U-4501", Tier X Legendary Captain Schmidt Misset]

U-4501: A further modification from the Type XXI submarine

Hull: 76.7 meters long, 6.6 meters wide, 11.3 meters high; surface displacement: 1621 tons; submerged displacement: 2100 tons.

Power: 20 knots on water, 36 knots underwater

续航力：水上10节/15500海里，水下210小时潜航（上浮1分钟恢复1小时）

武器：10x1 G7es T4（533毫米）声导鱼雷，射程10公里，航速82节，装填时间60秒

Health: 14100

An unassuming submarine appeared in the port, accompanied by a German captain.

It must be said that the submarine received an epic upgrade in the original game compared to its historical counterpart, and it remains powerful even now.

210 hours of unlimited speed underwater operation!
With a base speed of 36 knots, combined with the speed flag bonus and the captain's skill, it is enough to stack up to 41.6 knots underwater twice.

210 hours is almost 9 days, which means it can travel 8731 nautical miles, or 16153 kilometers.

what does this mean?
Starting from the Bay Area and entering the Pacific Ocean, passing through Hawaii, the longest route to the United States is just over 1.3 kilometers.

Moreover, it can submerge at nearly 42 knots at full speed, which even nuclear submarines might not be able to withstand.

If you add acceleration skills, it becomes an underwater supercar with a speed of 60 knots.

This isn't just an underwater tractor, it's an underwater Ferrari; even if you spot it, you can't catch up.

The unboxing was awesome!
Tang Wendu was reluctant to wash his hands and continued opening the box.

[Open the Amazing Bull Supply Crate *1]

[Obtained: Tier 10 American Captain Hornet]

An image of a Cybertronian robot appeared before him, and then the image disappeared.

Tang Wen looked around but didn't see any Autobots.

Suddenly, a deep, powerful exhaust sound rang out in the darkness. He quickly turned around and was met with two bright beams of car headlights.

Amidst the chugging of a V8 engine, a classic 2006 Camaro concept car pulled up in front of him, its doors opening automatically.

Yes, it's the same model as in the first Transformers movie.

Tang Wen gasped. Before he was transported to another world, he was thinking about buying a Camaro.

Once you get into the driver's seat, the Autobot logo in the center of the steering wheel immediately signifies its extraordinary nature.

An electronic voice came from the radio:
"Greater than man"

Then the futuristic sports car started on its own, shot off, accelerated to its top speed in the empty arena, and then turned the steering wheel all the way to perform an incredible drift.

It only stopped after a full lap, and the car door popped open.

Tang Wengang, who wasn't wearing a seatbelt, got out of the car feeling dizzy. The Camaro transformed in front of him as if by magic, eventually turning into a Transformer over 5 meters tall standing in front of him.

"Commander, Bumblebee sends his greetings!"

Tang Wenshu calmed his pounding heart and reached out to touch the Autobot's metal fingers.

With Autobots and ship girls, who needs bodyguards?
Looking back at the unassuming yet mysterious U4501 submarine, Tang Wen began to question his own existence.

Did he become a lucky winner?
(End of this chapter)