Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 95: The WP-15 turbojet and WP-10 turbofan projects were launched simultaneously.
Factory Director Zhao looked over, took a deep breath, and said, "Old Duan, don't be ridiculous. Your factory can't even produce the WP-7 turbojet, it can only produce the outdated WP-6, and you don't even have a technical team. Do you think you can pull out the WP-15? You're just making things up!"

"That's right. It definitely won't work if we rely on just our factory, but we have Northwestern Polytechnical University! We'll invite the Department of Aero-engine Engineering at Northwestern Polytechnical University to join us and take on the surveying work. Our Factory 420 will definitely be able to complete the task successfully!"

Qin Liang nodded: "Like Super 7, we're taking the path of combining factory and university. By the way, Professor Ning, would your Capital Academy of Aeronautics be willing to join us?"

"Of course!" Professor Ning nodded happily. Conflicts between factories were not something he, as a university professor, should worry about. In fact, he was somewhat displeased with Factory 410's repeated obstruction at the meeting. To be fair, Factory 410 had gone a bit too far!

Moreover, Qin Liang's theory about the core engine is the correct path for the development of aero engines. He admires Qin Liang very much and appreciates Qin Liang's bold remarks at the meeting!
Director Zhao's face grew increasingly dark. With the participation of research teams from two universities, there really wasn't much of a problem in mapping and replicating an old Russian engine from over a decade ago!

"Leaders, our Factory 460... also hopes to join in and help produce some parts." Another voice rang out.

Factory 420 was actually having a tough time. The J-6 fighter jet was already outdated, and the WP-7 turbojet engine for the J-7 was intended for use by Factories 410 and 460. So, in the 1980s, Factory 420 embarked on a difficult path of transitioning from military to civilian production. They produced all sorts of products, including refrigerators, washing machines, and motorcycles, but they couldn't find a smooth road to success.

Now, if they can get the WP-15 mission, they can at least guarantee their business for the next ten or even twenty years!
Factory 460, located deep in the mountains of Guizhou, is having an even harder time. After all, it is a genuine third-line base. With the country's economic transformation, Factory 460 is almost destined to be abandoned. Therefore, they also want to join!
Inside the meeting room, everyone except those from Factory 410 supported launching the project!

Factory Director Zhao took a deep breath: "Our brother unit wants to develop the WP-15 turbojet engine, and our Factory 410 does not object. However, leaders, our research and development funding for the WS-6 turbofan engine must not be affected. After all, turbofan engines are the future, and turbojet engines are outdated!"

"Yes, turbofan engines are the future, but the WS-6 is definitely not. It's garbage. Leaders, I suggest that the WS-6 project be cancelled and we start from scratch, developing the core engine step by step, and creating a completely new turbofan engine!"

Today's meeting has completely escalated the conflict between Qin Liang and Factory 410!

Just as everyone present was frowning, Qin Liang continued, "Considering the R&D capabilities of Factory 410, I suggest that this brand-new turbofan engine be sent to Factory 410."

What?
The people at Factory 410 were stunned.

They were at loggerheads, determined not to delay the development of the WS-6 turbofan engine. Now that the national economy is undergoing transformation, if the project falls through, their factory will have a hard time getting new projects and will be left with nothing.

Therefore, any project that poses a threat to the WS-6 turbofan engine will be targeted by them; if others support it, they will oppose it!
Qin Liang's proposal about the core machine was also among those they opposed, and now Qin Liang is actually proposing to place this project in their 410 factory?
"Our country is undergoing transformation and needs to develop its economy, which will significantly reduce military spending. These precious funds cannot afford to be wasted on worthless projects," Qin Liang said. "Those projects that are destined to fail should be abandoned as soon as possible. Gentlemen, we cannot be the sinners who delay the development of the aviation industry!"

"No, we will never give up the WS-6 turbofan engine, Qin Liang, don't try to deceive us with sweet words! How are we criminals?" Engineer Li said.

"Engineer Li, I only have one question for you. After so many years of developing the WS-6 turbofan engine, are there any discrepancies between your data and the actual situation? Do you know in your hearts which data is problematic and which is correct?" Engineer Li remained silent.

"You falsified the data?" Leader Mo's face darkened as well: "It seems that the WS-6 project is indeed no longer worth continuing."

“After years of research and development, we have encountered countless problems. It’s hard to guarantee that no one will have ulterior motives. The WS-6 turbofan engine was a product of that special period and was destined to fail. We might as well take this opportunity to start over. Factory 410 is a veteran of our aviation industry. They still have the strength. I think this new turbofan project can be developed by Institute 606 and manufactured by Factory 410,” said Old Wu.

Others nodded.

"Distinguished leaders, our Institute 606 is willing to accept new challenges!" An engineer in his forties stood up: "Comrade Qin Liang is right. The development of the WS-6 turbofan engine has not followed scientific principles. Over the years, various problems have emerged one after another. Rather than standing still with no end in sight, it is better to start from scratch and develop it entirely from scratch!"

Starting step by step is indeed the right research and development path. Professional engineers can see the benefits of this approach after a little thought.

No one mentioned it before, since most people are short-sighted and focused on quick results. They accumulate enough points in a year, put them on the test bench, and that's enough to report to their superiors as a success. As for whether it can be run continuously or whether there are any malfunctions, they'll worry about that later! Maybe they'll get transferred!
"Yes, Lao Zhang is right. Our Institute 606 is willing to undertake the research and development of this new project!"

Lao Zhang?

Qin Liang looked over and saw that he was of medium build, with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. This man should be the famous chief engineer of the WS-10 turbofan engine in later generations!
"We've gained a lot from today's meeting. Not only have we launched the WP-15 turbojet engine project, but we've also decided to initiate the development of a brand-new high-thrust military core engine! According to our development sequence, the new engine will be called the WS-10," said Leader Mo. "With the WP-15 as a transitional engine, we shouldn't rush the WS-10, but we must thoroughly understand it. Once this core engine is successfully developed, our aviation industry will have its own heart!"

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from below, and Qin Liang finally breathed a sigh of relief. Thanks to his efforts, the WS-6 engine project was finally cancelled, and the WS-10 project was launched! The future heart was secured, and for the time being, the WP-15 turbojet engine would be used. In this way, aero engines would no longer be a hindrance to the development of China's aviation industry.

As for any problems that might arise, Qin Liang can help solve them! He has a lot more to say than just single-crystal blades!
"The WP-15 turbojet engine is being developed by Factory 420, with technical support from Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Northwestern Polytechnical University. The WS-10 turbofan engine is being developed by Factory 410, with Research Institute 606 responsible for the research and development. The entire plan has been documented and reported to higher authorities. We aim to complete the approval process before the Spring Festival and officially launch the project after the Spring Festival!"

Spring Festival!

It's already December, the Lunar New Year is almost here!
　P.S.: I hesitated when writing this chapter because some readers complained that I hadn't produced a single product in all this time, and what had I written all this time?
　　Developing an aircraft typically takes five to ten years. The East China Hero is not one to boast; they won't just whip it up in a few months for the sake of fun. Back then, it took them four or five years just to modify the J-7E, not to mention the Super-7's modifications.

　　After thinking for a long time, I decided to lay the groundwork first. Without an engine, everything is in vain. Once this groundwork is laid, the speed will be faster later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)