Airbus A319, a member of the Airbus A320 family.

Unlike the A320, the A319 is slightly smaller. Compared to the A320, the fuselage cross-sectional dimensions are the same as the A320, the fuselage is 3.73 meters shorter, the emergency exit on the wing is reduced by one, and the bulk cargo compartment in the rear of the fuselage is eliminated. With the same fuel volume as the A320-200 and a smaller passenger capacity, i.e. 124 passengers in a Class 2 layout, it has a range of 3,900 nautical miles (7,200 km), making it the longest range in the A320 family. There are 148 passengers in the high-density single-seat layout.

The A319 features a swept lower wing with a wingwarp, two underwing CFM56-5 or IAF V2500 turbofan engines, a swept vertical tail and a downward horizontal tail. The total cargo volume of the A319 is 27.64 cubic meters, the front cargo hold volume is 8.52 cubic meters, and the rear cargo hold volume is 19.12 cubic meters, which can carry 64 tons or 68 tons of cargo.

The total turnaround time for fully containerized cargo can be as small as 20 minutes. The A319 uses the same A320 engine and has a take-off thrust of 97.8 kN to 104.5 kN. Composite materials are used in many parts of the aircraft, such as the nose landing gear door, carbon brake discs, fairing, cabin floor, etc. The weight of each component is reduced by 20% to 25% compared to the use of metal materials, and the weight of the entire aircraft is reduced by 800 kilograms. The A319 has good versatility and has the same maintenance procedures and similar driving operations as the A320 and A321. Therefore, in terms of pilot and crew training, only one type of training is required, basically the full range of A320 models can be piloted, and only a very small amount of ground difference training is required, which can greatly reduce the training cost of A319, including simulator costs.

Zhou Fangyuan purchased the A319CJ, abbreviated as ACJ, which is a business jet developed on the basis of the A319. With additional fuel tanks between the cargo compartments, the cruising range reaches 6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km), reaching the threshold of 10,000 km transcontinental flight. The A319CJ uses the same engine model as the A320 series. This model can be converted into a standard A319 airliner without the fuel tank, so it can be used for maximum value. With a spacious interior and flexible interior facilities, this business jet offers operational flexibility not found in any competing business jet. The A319CJ can fly at a maximum altitude of 12,000 meters and reach a cruise speed of Mach 0.78 at a cost of only $36 million.

Of course, the cost is $36 million, and after you actually buy it, doubling the price is the norm.

The decoration inside, the hard part, the walnut wood, the soft part, and the calfskin of the water, cannot be said to be the top decoration, but it can definitely be called a high-end atmosphere.

The plane landed at the capital airport on January 20, because all the know-how had been cleared in advance, and the flight channel had also been applied, so as long as Zhou Fangyuan was willing, he could take off back to Beitong at any time. But the more now, the less anxious he becomes. After all, at the speed of an airplane, it will take more than an hour to travel from the capital to Beitong, not to mention sleeping, and the kung fu of playing with the mobile phone will arrive at the station.

After the plane landed, Zhou Fangyuan took Sun Jing as the first wave of visitors and boarded the plane.

The interior of the fuselage, which was originally capable of carrying up to 100 passengers, has been completely changed.

After getting on the plane, you will see a huge entertainment area. There are eight high-end seats, all of which can be completely flattened and used as a bed. There are also four coffee tables, a bar, and a small tea bar.

Further inside, there is a small meeting room, which used to be a small dining room and a bedroom in the innermost part.

The whole aircraft is equipped with three toilets, as well as a video game area, etc...... It's not an airplane, it's a villa in the sky.

Zhou Fangyuan became more and more satisfied, and after signing the signing agreement with the staff of Airbus who came randomly, he received four flight attendants from the other party. They are two pilots and two flight attendants, both crooked nuts. These people are specially trained, and their level is naturally needless to say, these people will follow Zhou Fangyuan and fly the plane for him until he finds a suitable replacement. Of course, there is a time limit, within the time limit, all the expenses are paid by Airbus, if Zhou Fangyuan has not found a suitable replacement beyond the time limit, or he thinks these people are good, he can sign them directly.

After the plane was signed, the employees of Airbus, who was responsible for transporting the plane, led Zhou Fangyuan to the outside of the plane with a smile.

The back box of the plane has been opened, and various supplies are being shipped out.

Buying an airplane is not just buying an airplane, and there are many supporting facilities. For example, maintenance equipment, such as small tractors, etc., private jets, you have to take into account various situations. If the plane is parked at a large airport...... No, even in small public airports, there is no shortage of these things. But what if it's a private airport? If it's something that people who buy airplanes can't think of, Airbus must think of.

In addition, in the cargo hold of the plane, a big guy is showing off little by little.

"It's ...... Helicopters?"

Zhou Fangyuan glanced at it twice, and asked with some uncertainty.

"Yes, this is our own Airbus H125 single-engine helicopter ......"

The employee who transported the plane immediately introduced it with a lot of mouth.

People who don't have much contact with these things may not know much about it, but in fact, Airbus helicopters are quite powerful.

Let's talk about helicopters first, helicopters, as one of the most distinctive creations of aviation technology in the 20th century, have greatly expanded the application range of aircraft. Helicopter is a typical dual-use product, which can be widely used in transportation, patrol, tourism, ambulance and other fields.

The maximum speed of the helicopter can reach more than 300km/h, the diving limit speed is nearly 400km/h, the practical ceiling can reach 6000 meters, the world record is 12450 meters, and the general range can reach about 600~800km. The transfer range of the internal and external auxiliary fuel tanks of the aircraft can reach more than 2000km. Depending on the need, the helicopter has different take-off weights. The largest heavy helicopter currently in service in the world is the Russian Mi-26, with a maximum take-off weight of 56t and a payload of 20t. At present, the practical application is mechanically driven single-rotor helicopter and twin-rotor helicopter, of which single-rotor helicopter is the largest number.

Compared with fixed-wing aircraft, the outstanding characteristics of helicopters are that they can fly at low altitude, at least a few meters above the ground, fly at low speed, start from hovering, and maneuver with the nose direction unchanged, especially can take off and land vertically in a small area. Because of these characteristics, it has a wide range of uses and development prospects. In the military aspect, it has been widely used in ground attack, airborne landing, weapons delivery, logistics support, battlefield rescue, reconnaissance and patrol, command and control, communication and liaison, anti-submarine mine clearance, electronic countermeasures, etc. In civil use, it is used in short-distance transportation, medical rescue, disaster relief and life-saving, emergency rescue, hoisting equipment, geological exploration, forest protection and fire fighting, aerial photography, etc. The transportation of personnel and materials between offshore oil wells and bases is an important aspect of civilian use.

Of course, helicopters are not without disadvantages, or rather, helicopters have many disadvantages.

Compared with fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters have higher vibration and noise, larger maintenance and overhaul workload, higher use costs, lower speeds, and shorter ranges. The future direction of helicopters is to improve in these areas.

Helicopter has many other aircraft difficult to do or impossible to do the advantage, widely used, helicopter because it can take off and land vertically without a large area of the airport is mainly used for sightseeing, fire rescue, maritime first aid, anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics, fire fighting, commercial transportation, medical assistance, communications and spraying pesticides and insecticides to eliminate pests, detection of resources, and other sectors of the national economy. The ranks of the world's helicopters are growing. With the continuous progress of helicopter technology and the gradual maturity of people's helicopter applications, the development of helicopters is becoming more and more "specialized", in addition to general-purpose helicopters, and gradually developed transport helicopters, ambulance helicopters, armed helicopters, search and rescue helicopters, anti-submarine helicopters, communication helicopters, electronic warfare helicopters and other special helicopters.

Helicopters are used in a variety of military applications, from material transportation to personnel transportation, battlefield delivery, reconnaissance and infiltration behind enemy lines, to fast-moving flying tanks, communications, ambulance, battlefield surveillance, and so on.

There is also a big difference between military and civilian.

It's not just about whether or not you have a weapon.

In addition, the distribution of propellers is different, and there are types of helicopters.

There are two types: twin-rotor and single-rotor.

Among them, twin-rotor helicopters are:

Tandem type, that is, the two rotors are arranged longitudinally in front and back, and the direction of rotation is opposite. For example, the CH-47 "Chinook" transport helicopter manufactured by Boeing in the United States.

In the horizontal type, the two rotors are arranged transversely on the left and right, the rotor shafts are far apart, and the direction of rotation is opposite. For example, the Mi-12 helicopter developed by the Miri Design Bureau of the USSR.

Coaxial, two rotors are arranged up and down and rotate in opposite directions on the same axis. For example, the Ka-50 helicopter gunship, developed by the Kamov Design Bureau of the USSR.

Cross type, the two rotors are arranged transversely on the left and right, the rotor shafts are spaced at a small distance, and they are not parallel, and the direction of rotation is opposite. For example, the K-MAX crane helicopter developed by Kaman Aerospace.

In the case of a single rotor, the single rotor has a tail rotor, with a horizontal rotor providing lift and a small vertical rotor at the tail counter-torque. For example, the EC-135 helicopter manufactured by Eurocopter.

The single rotor has no tail rotor, a horizontal rotor is responsible for providing lift, and there is air exhausting from the tail side of the fuselage, which interacts with the downwash air flow of the rotor to produce lateral forces to counteract the counter-torque generated by the rotor. For example, the MD520N helicopter produced by McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company in the United States, and the Airbus H125 that is now appearing in front of Zhou Fangyuan.

Airbus's helicopter strength is absolutely not to be underestimated.

According to data provided by Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Helicopters accounts for 47% of the global civil helicopter market share, Leonardo accounts for 21%, Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky account for 18% and 5% respectively, and other helicopter companies in the world account for 9%. As far as Zhou Fangyuan knew in his previous life, by the end of 2016, there were about 12,000 Airbus helicopters in the world, with a cumulative flight of 90 million flight hours. In the helicopter space, Airbus is definitely the dominant one, basically crushing all the other companies.

Compared to fixed-wing aircraft, in fact, as private jets, the number of helicopters is a little more.

As one of the best of them, there are quite a few members of the Airbus Helicopters family.

H120, formerly known as EC 120 B, is a light single-engine helicopter. It is mainly simple in design, easy to operate, and meets the needs of a variety of tasks. Its high efficiency, comfort, low cost and low noise make it popular with private individuals, corporations, law enforcement and governments. The H120 is part of the Hummingbird family of Airbus Helicopters' lightweight aircraft, culminating more than 50 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and supporting Airbus Helicopters. More than 700 H120s have been delivered to more than 50 countries around the world, operated by more than 400 customers, and together they have completed more than 1.5 million flight hours. There are currently more than 600 H120s in active service worldwide.

The H120 can comfortably carry one pilot and four passengers, all with energy-absorbing seats. The cabin is comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned. The low-vibration characteristics of this model greatly increase the comfort of the flight. Adding to the H120's charm is its panoramic view, which offers excellent views from every seat through the expansive windshield and side windows. The technology used in the H120 is the most advanced in the world in the field of single-engine helicopters. This makes the helicopter easy to operate, safe to fly and reduces operating costs.

Then there's the H125, formerly known as the AS3 50 B3e, which far outperforms all other single-engine helicopters in terms of performance, versatility, safety, maintenance costs, acquisition costs, and is good at working in extreme environments such as high temperatures and plateaus. In 2005, the AS350 B3 successfully took off and landed on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,850 meters, setting a world record that would not be broken for many years to come. The H125 is part of Airbus Helicopters' tried-and-tested, reliable Squirrel family. More than 5,000 Squirrel single-engine helicopters have been delivered to more than 100 countries around the world, accumulating 23 million flight hours, of which about 500 H125s are still in service, most of which are used to perform high-performance missions in high-temperature and high-altitude conditions.

The H125 belongs to the high-performance "Star Family" Little Squirrel series of single-engine helicopters. It is equipped with Turbomeca's Arriel 2D turboshaft engine that includes a new generation of dual-channel FADEC, a full-authority digital engine control system and an alternate third-lane independent automatic control system. The in-cockpit display monitors the main engine parameters at all times. Thanks to features such as built-in maneuverability, high visibility and low vibration levels in the cabin, the H125 has gained a reputation as a true multi-task, heavy-duty machine. It can be seen in heliports, hospital aprons, public security law enforcement centers and other venues around the world.

This time, Airbus directly sent him such a helicopter, and I have to say that this can definitely be called a conscience. Or is it to win over a large customer like him? Anything is good, such a helicopter with tens of millions of soft sister coins at every turn, even if Zhou Fangyuan himself will not be open to look at it, and the driver's license of the helicopter is much easier to take than the driver's license of the fixative plane, if Zhou Fangyuan is willing, he can also take one.

He didn't expect that Airbus would give him such a gift, in fact, if he could, he could have driven a helicopter back for the New Year.

But there is a little bit of a disadvantage, because it is a gift, so there should be a sense of surprise. Because to have a sense of surprise, it is impossible to tell him about the helicopter early. As a result, the helicopter that was obviously given to him, but he could only receive it passively, and it was basically impossible to get something personalized. But forget it, don't ask so much for what you give for nothing!