Grumman arranged a three-day visit for Lin Qiangsheng and others, and their attitude was still relatively sincere and open, giving them the impression that they were willing to cooperate.

The next day, Grumman arranged for Lin Qiangsheng and others to continue to visit another factory, the Dahe Factory.

The plant is halfway down Long Island, much closer than the Calvindon plant. It produces both military and civilian products, and Lin Qiangsheng and others mainly look at its electronic division. With 3,000 employees and annual sales of about $300 million, the branch produces semiconductor devices, circuit boards for IBM, on-board electronics, video processors, ground-based electronic test equipment, and cables and miniature connectors, according to Romer.

It can be seen that Grumman is also very strong in the development and production of civilian products in addition to military products, which inspired Lin Qiangsheng, a company like Grumman also needs to produce civilian products to make money, and he previously wanted to use China Eastern Aviation Industry Company as a separate aviation development enterprise It seems that it is a bit big.

Lin Qiangsheng decided that after going back, he would also make some high-tech products relying on aviation industry technology, dig deep into the technical potential to create benefits, and rely on other business units to transfuse blood for China Eastern Airlines!

The degree of automation in this factory is very high, especially the computer-controlled automatic crimping equipment for wire boards and wire cores; As well as a set of fully automatic coat braiding machine, after the coat braiding, the cable will be tied very tightly.

This made a deep impression on the researchers of Dongxing, especially those young people who had just graduated and came into contact with top modern enterprises, and their first impression of the industry was established.

After the factory entertained the meal, accompanied by Mr. American-Chinese Bao, the regional manager of the international department of Grumman, to see the house, the people of Dongxing could not stay in the hotel for a long time, and it was inconvenient to work and rest, especially when eating. Although there is no shortage of shops around, the things sold are very expensive, and they need to use US dollars, and the members are not willing to spend precious foreign exchange on food. You have to find a suitable location, and it's no problem to rent a few more houses, and you can cook your own meals in a group of several people.

After looking at two houses on Long Island, Lin Qiangsheng immediately decided to pick a residential area with a large supermarket nearby and rented three houses for the members to live in. After the negotiating team arrives, they can choose a location again, so there is no need for Lin Qiangsheng to worry about it, because the negotiators from California are basically authentic white Americans.

On the way back to the hotel, Lin Qiangsheng suddenly thought that living in the United States without a car must be very embarrassing.

Because Yang Wanli and others may have to stay in Grumman for a while, although Grumman will not let them look at this and that, as long as they persist, they can still learn something. If you don't have a car, you have to walk and take a taxi a lot, which is too inefficient.

He told Yang Wanli and others about this, and in his mind, there should be people who have the talent to drive.

Yang Wanli and others were surprised. But they are not stupid, and after arriving in the United States, they did see that it was really difficult to move without a car.

Mr. Bao also smiled and said: "Mr. Lin, you have a good idea, the United States is a country on wheels, and if you don't have a car, your life and work will be very troublesome!" I'll give you an opinion, so that these people have better buy a few used cars according to my opinion, and it is easy to dispose of them when they leave the United States! ”

Lin Qiangsheng nodded, he didn't say that he was a car builder, and there was no need to tell this Chinese-American. It's like showing off yourself.

He asked Yang Wanli: "Old Yang, do you have any ideas for taking a driver's license?" It's really not okay to not have a car in the United States! ”

Yang Wanli smiled and said, "I can't do it." Leave this task to the young people! ”

Some of the people around heard that the boss was going to let them take the driver's license test, and they were excited.

Lin Qiangsheng said to Yang Wanli: "Let them all try, the driver's license test in the United States does not need to go to any school, it is very convenient and free." ”

In the afternoon, I went to visit the forward-swept wing test aircraft X-29. Previously, Rommel introduced them to the aerodynamic characteristics of the forward-swept wing. The advantage of a forward-swept wing is that the drag is greatly reduced. Good low-speed performance, short take-off and landing, super maneuverability, and less radar reflection cross-section; The disadvantage is that the technology is too complex, and at present only the United States and the Soviet Union have mastered this technology.

The main purpose of looking at the X-29 aircraft is that it has an F404 engine installed in the fuselage, and the rear fuselage is a large opening in the lower part, in order to increase the perceptual understanding of Dongxing technicians.

In the immediate vicinity of the X-29 aircraft was parked, a huge wing of a space shuttle. Standing upright in the assembly frame to do assembly work, it is very eye-catching.

Lin Qiangsheng really regrets it now, he didn't find a way to get a pocket spy camera, or if only he had a pinhole camera now. The layout of this factory, the layout of the process, and even the aerodynamic shape of the aircraft are full of things that can be photographed, and it is a pity that they can't be photographed!

In the evening, Grumman Chairman Bill worth hosted another banquet for Lin Johnson and others. Lin Qiangsheng officially handed over to him the letter of intent for the introduction of F14 from Dongxing Aviation Industry Company, Bill Worth was very happy, and the delivery of the letter of intent also showed that the Chinese Air Force did have the intention to equip the F14, and there were also deputy directors of the Military Aircraft Department of China's General Armament Department and representatives of China Aviation Technology to participate.

Billworth was sure that as long as he seized this opportunity to sell the F14 to China, then there would be hope for Grumman's fighter division!

For a common purpose, the cooperation between the two sides unfolded in a friendly atmosphere, and Lin's negotiating team arrived on the morning of the third day and began contact with the negotiators on the Grumman side in the morning.

Lin Johnson asked Pelehaq whether the U.S. government would approve the deal, and Pelehaq said that the TAA (Technical Assistance Permit) was submitted to the government before Lin Johnson and others arrived, and the law stipulates that if there is no reply within 30 days, the government has no objection to this.

That is, if 30 days have passed, if the US government has no objection, it will automatically take effect. It seems that this country, which claims to be governed by the rule of law, really has some good ways to deal with the government's bureaucracy.

China's approach is to write at the end of the report, and if it is inappropriate, please give instructions. It means that if you don't give instructions, you will acquiesce to it, but there is no legal guarantee.

It can be seen that the US method is much better than China's, at least people have legal support, while China has no responsible person, and the law is even more unreliable.

To the surprise of Lin Qiangsheng and others, General Electric sent a Chinese manager, Zhang Wei, to contact them and promote their F404 engines.

As soon as Ma Chenglin and Niu Xintang heard that the people from General Electric were coming, and it was for the F404, they suddenly became happy.

Lin Qiangsheng wanted to ask what the situation was, but the two were silent.

No way, although the F14 uses the F110 series engine, but since General Electric is so enthusiastic, then they will go over and take a look.

However, this time, there were too many personnel to bring, and only Lin Qiangsheng, Yang Wanli, Ma Chenglin, and Niu Xintang went on the road.

Zhang Wei drove Ma Chenglin and Niu Xintang, and Lin Qiangsheng and Yang Wanli followed in a taxi.

Yang Wanli said to Lin Qiangsheng: "Johnson & Johnson, F14 uses F110 engine, why are Ma Chenglin and Lao Niu so happy?" ”

Lin Qiangsheng glanced at the driver, a black man did not look like a spy, so he said: "There must be some other aircraft projects in China to cooperate with the Americans, we will not participate in this matter, just manage the F14 project, but the F404 engine is indeed a good thing!" ”

Yang Wanli also sighed and said, "The United States is really powerful!" General Electric can come up with several main engines at once, and it will take a lot of effort to develop a relatively good aviation engine in China! ”

Lin Qiangsheng said heavily: "The gap must be paid attention to!" Why we are lagging behind, this must be understood! Whether it is a problem of people or a problem of the system, we will improve if there is a problem! ”

Yang Wanli pondered and said: "I have been thinking about it for decades, especially in the last two years, I have kind of figured it out!" ”

"You say?" Lin Qiangsheng turned his head to him and asked.

Yang Wanli said: "People and technology can be cultivated, we have developed into this in the past few decades, or a lot behind the West, I think the key is not enough attention!"

We lack a long-term development plan, not five years and ten years, but a 20 years and 30 years ultra-long-term program, in this outline we have to continue to invest a lot of money, not like the central government to invest once and finish, like Spey, no one cares about the team will be disbanded! Cultivating talents and researching technology requires long-term and continuous investment, and it takes decades to do it! ”

He looked at Lin Qiangsheng and said, "Also, just like you did, do everything possible to find a way!" ”

Lin Qiangsheng waved his hand, stopped Yang Wanli's words, glanced at him and said: "You study this outline, let me see it when the time comes, since you feel that you need to invest a lot of money and work for a long time, then I will give you money and time!" (To be continued.) )