In his two years at Boeing, Wilhelm von Stillman has remained largely silent. It's like being a college student, just where you keep learning professional knowledge. This makes Boeing executives happy, but also a little nervous. Dogs that can bite don't bark, only people who are usually calm; once they are ready to make a move, it is likely to be a super move.
The Paris Air Show is a very good proof, and you have to come here; and your attitude is very firm, and there is even a posture that cannot be refuted or questioned. Boeing management can only choose to compromise, and exactly how to refuse. It's just a Paris Air Show, but it's not a big deal.
After all, the Stillman family is fighting for power, and Boeing executives are also clear. Now it is understandable that the young and old want to make some achievements. And when you can help, you should try to push it as much as possible. After all, where is the identity of this kid, they dare not delay the future of others.
But now directly push the problem to them, what is called is more professional than you. This said, it is clear that I want to throw the pot. But this kid is right. Even if you don't want to carry some blame, you have to carry it. Besides, this time it really needs engineers and strategic intelligence departments to take responsibility.
Before the establishment of the United Aircraft Corporation, Boeing felt that the results would not be so soon. Although the strength of the four companies is not weak, it takes a period of time to run in. And this is to build an aircraft, or to require the highest super-large passenger aircraft. According to previous experience, it is a miracle to be able to come out in 5 years.
Who would have thought that it would be done in two years, which is incredible. Now it seems that there must have been relevant plans for a long time, otherwise how could it be so fast.
Then it also shows that the Boeing intelligence department did not complete the task well; that made the company fall into such a passive situation. But now is not the time to be held accountable. It is necessary to analyze the problem and find a countermeasure.
At this time, an old man said first: "Li, as a Boeing aircraft engineer, you have participated in the test flight experience of the h3m-111 aircraft today. Let me introduce it to us. I need to hear your professional opinions and analysis."
The old man opened his mouth, and the others did not dare to speak. After all, the old man's position in Boeing Aircraft Company can be said to be no worse than that of the president.
Joe Sutter was born in Seattle, USA in 1921. In 1943, he graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Washington. In 1964, joined the Boeing Company and was involved in the design of the Boeing 707 and other early jets.
In 1966, Boeing officially announced the launch of the Boeing 747 program. As the chief designer, he led a project team to successfully develop the world's first large wide-body long-range jetliner - Boeing 747. In 1970, he served as assistant general manager of Boeing. In 1971, he was promoted to vice president of Boeing.
It can be said that the old man's status and contribution in Boeing, including future achievements, or overall ranking; he is not weaker than the first chief engineer Wang Zhu. After all, it has caught up with a good time; the end of World War II to the present is the golden age of Boeing's rapid development. And although the Boeing 747 still has some flaws, it can also be called the previous generation of magic aircraft.
Definitely the best jumbo airliner on the planet, at least until the h3m-111 comes out.
Hearing Joe Sutter's words, Willem von Stillman was also listening carefully. In fact, he just wanted to let the engineer express his opinion. Of course, it is not impossible to throw the blame. After all, the matter itself has nothing to do with him, and the design of the opponent's aircraft is more perfect; of course, it can gain the trust of customers.
Li Ling knew that some things could not be avoided after all; sooner or later what should have happened. So I sorted out my thoughts and said seriously: "Today, I personally experienced the h3m-111 aircraft, when I introduced and analyzed it; it was just the right thing and not the person. Even if there is something excessive, please bear with me."
Although he has a multi-national ancestry, he still has a Chinese slick side. Joe Sutter's gesture gave him confidence.
In fact, everyone now understands that after all, customers are not fools. Why buy the more expensive h3m-111 aircraft instead of the upgraded Boeing 747 is enough to explain the problem. The aircraft produced by the United Aircraft Corporation must have a huge advantage, otherwise no one is willing to take the risk.
It is difficult for a new business, especially in aviation, to gain customer trust. After all, the development and production of aircraft is a complex project; it is not a product that can be made with a fever.
It involves a lot of professional disciplines, and there is a slight shortcoming, which may cause the situation of machine destruction. Even if the four companies are not weak, they have McDonnell Douglas to participate. However, in recent years, the aircraft produced by McDonnell Douglas, but not less accidents. There is simply no market recognition and customer trust.
Now that the Germans and the Japanese, two of the smartest national airlines in the world, have bought, surely other airlines know what to do. It can be said that the Germans and Japanese have a very bad start. United Airlines, half of which is owned by an American company. It is to use some means to sanction others; it is impossible, and it is even more unrealistic.
At this moment, the ugly words should be said ahead, in case the words are too direct; everyone is unhappy, but it offends people very much. In fact, it is unrealistic to not want to offend people now, after all, Joe Sutter has already named him. And this is his own work, and he can't push it away.
Seeing that everyone has no objection, and it has been authorized by the old man; Li Ling continued: "The interior design and layout of the h3m-111 aircraft are indeed remarkable; just looking at the layout, it is much more comfortable than the Boeing 747. And the use of space is more reasonable, and it can be said to be more scientific.”
"In the event of an emergency, passengers will be evacuated from that door, which is clearly marked. And the farthest seat, the distance from the emergency exit, will not exceed 10 meters. Therefore, I suggest that when Boeing designs large passenger aircraft in the future, it must be referred to. The interior layout of the h3m-111."
"At the same time, the seat is more comfortable than ours, and it feels like you don't want to get up when you sit on it. I don't know what material the seat cushion is made of; but I believe this will be figured out soon."
"There is also United Aircraft Corporation, which provides different services and interior designs for each customer. And it will choose the design team in the country where the customer is located. Boeing needs to strengthen this aspect."
"The thrust-to-weight ratio of the engine, although I don't know whether it can reach the official report of 400 kN. But it can take off at a large elevation angle, and the feeling of pushing back during acceleration will not deceive people. Therefore, I think the thrust-to-weight ratio does not reach 400 kN, even if it does not reach 400 kN. It will also be above 370; this is basically confirmed."
"At the same time, the engine noise is indeed as officially introduced; it is very small, even smaller than the Boeing 737 aircraft. From the analysis of the engine sound and the degree of fuel combustion, the fuel consumption will not be high."
"After a comprehensive analysis, the overall performance of the h3m-111 aircraft is at least two grades higher than that of the Boeing 747."
After speaking, everyone at the scene looked bad. After all, if you compliment your opponent's product, don't you go up and sit in a circle to give such a result. If that were the case, his days at Boeing would be over.
Li Ling continued: "The h3m-111 is not without weaknesses at all, at least the current production capacity will definitely not keep up. McDonnell Douglas has produced two prototypes, and it is already a jerk; many projects are delayed."
"With the fact that the UK factory has not yet been built, Boeing is not without hope."
"Although Mitsubishi is a shareholder of United Aircraft Corporation, it is also Boeing's foundry. As long as there is a little pressure, the Japanese will certainly not be embarrassed. Then some technical drawings should be available."
"We can completely find the weakness of h3m-111. Even if there is no weakness. We can also develop new ones according to the drawings. In terms of production capacity, Boeing has an advantage over McDonnell Douglas."
"Boeing has long had a plan for a super airliner, but it has not been implemented because the sales of the 747 are too dazzling. Now that the enemy has hit the door, can't they fight back? I believe in Boeing's own technical strength, plus the technology obtained from Mitsubishi. materials; an aircraft with better performance than the h3m-111 can certainly be produced.”
"The only obstacle at present is the engine problem. Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and General Dynamics are all incapable of producing an engine with a thrust-to-weight ratio of 400 kN that is so fuel-efficient; after all, Bao Zixuan owns the patent for the three-rotor technology."
"We can completely buy the engine from the Black Cloud Group. I believe that Bao Zixuan will never refuse the business."
A good engineer can never just report a big problem and then have no solution at all. Li Ling said the problem, and then explained the solution. It can be said that he can definitely pass the test today.