Lao Maozi's design bureaus are all named after designers. The first chief designer of the Kuznetsov Design Bureau was the genius Nikolay Kuznetsov. He was born in 11 years and 43 years ago.

At that time, he was already serving as the deputy director of a production plant under the Klimov Design Bureau. After World War II, when Lao Maozi planned to establish a specialized aviation turboprop engine design bureau, he took up the leading role.

Many products of the Kuznetsov Design Bureau are really turboprop engines. In the 1950s, they developed the 15,000-horsepower NK-12 high-power turboprop engine for the An-22. Figure

114 transport aircraft and Tu-20 bombers, etc. In the 1960s and 1970s, they turned to the design of high-power turbofan engines, but they still did not give up their old business. The turboprop engine used on the Tu-95 was also a product of their design bureau.

Therefore, the Kuznetsov Design Bureau has been engaged in aerospace engines from the very beginning. At this time, hearing Valentine talking about this, Qin Tao asked very curiously: "How did your design bureau get involved in rocket engines?"

Field?"

"This is of course due to the conflict between Grushko and Korolev." Valentin said: "I really didn't expect that we, an aerospace engine design bureau, would now have to rely on aerospace products to survive."

This is a dusty past.

Korolev can be said to be the father of aerospace in the Red Empire. He designed a series of ballistic missiles and launch vehicles, which put him in an advantageous position in the early space competition, while Glushko specialized in designing rocket engines.

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When Germany surrendered, the United States received a large number of V-2 rocket developers, and the Red Empire received a large amount of technical data. They each carried out aerospace projects based on these.

At that time, Grushko and Korolev were already colleagues.

The world's first intercontinental ballistic missile, the first artificial earth satellite, and the first manned space launch all used rocket engines developed by Glushko, and Korolev was the chief engineer of the rocket.

However, the close relationship between the two did not last long, and they had huge differences in their subsequent development plans.

Grushko was already proficient in using them and believed that normal-temperature fuels such as dimethylhydrazine and nitric acid were very easy to use. However, Korolev, an environmentalist, realized that these toxic fuels could not support future space programs.

He hopes to use a liquid oxygen kerosene engine solution.

As a rocket engine, Grushko rejected Korolev's proposal. He believed that those low-temperature fuels were not suitable for rocket use, and a lot of quarrels broke out between the two.

Grushko is an authority on rocket engines. He does not agree with liquid oxygen and kerosene engines, so Korolev’s rocket has no engine to use. Therefore, Grushko has a chance to win. However, he did not expect that Korolev

He will definitely not admit defeat.

Since Grushko couldn't be convinced, he might as well find someone else! So Korolev found the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, which specializes in aircraft engines, to provide liquid oxygen and kerosene engines for the next OKB-1. Therefore, Kuznetsov

This is how the Nezov Design Bureau entered the aerospace field.

"This is really an interesting story. It's a pity that Mr. Korolev left too early." Qin Tao said: "If he were still alive, your Kuznetsov Design Bureau might be the leader in this industry.

He’s the boss.”

"Yes." Valentin was very emotional. At that time, Korolev just had a minor illness, and as a result, he did not get off the operating table! The newly appointed Mishin used to be Korolev's assistant, but it was a pity that he did not have a doctor.

Rolev's prestige and ability led to frequent accidents, so Glushko suddenly became the leader of the Da Mao Aerospace System!

These grievances and resentments are so emotional to talk about.

The most annoying thing is the follow-up. The original fight between Grushko and Korolev was over engine fuel. However, after Grushko became the leader of the aerospace system, he began to vigorously promote liquid oxygen.

The kerosene engine has been installed, and even the second stage of the rocket is planned to use synthetic kerosene. This kerosene is not refined from petroleum, but is synthesized from furfural and propylene. It has a higher density and higher specific impulse than ordinary kerosene.

With Korolev gone, the liquid oxygen kerosene engine is really good?

Valentine was talking and drinking. After a few glasses of wine, he actually became drunk.

Qin Tao stood up, holding the wine glass, and walked towards the dejected engine designer.

"Hello, Mr. Sobolev." Qin Tao raised his glass and signaled to the other party.

"Mr. Qin, why did you notice me?"

"I heard from Valentin that you are the best subordinate of General Kuznetsov and a first-class designer in the design bureau."

"That's in the past. Our design bureau doesn't have any design tasks at all now. I'm just a freeloader in the design bureau." Sobolev said with a wry smile.

"Excellent talents will be welcomed wherever they go. If you are willing to live in the East, I sincerely invite you to join our Mingzhou Group."

"Join you? What can I do?" Sobolev shook his head: "You guys don't build big engines."

"But we build a turbofan 15, have you heard of it? It's your R79 engine, which is now the power system of our J-31A."

Sobolev nodded: "I heard that you were so lucky at first. I heard that many people later complained that the R79 engine technology should not be sold to you. Your J-31A will steal our MiG-29 exports.

market."

Qin Tao smiled: "The MiG-29 is a third-generation aircraft, and ours is a fourth-generation aircraft. There is no competition at all. Moreover, we will continue to upgrade to make the aircraft have more powerful combat capabilities. Now, we plan to upgrade

Turbofan 15 engine, you are an engine designer, this job is definitely suitable for you."

Sobolev shook his head: "Let's forget it."

Qin Tao doesn't force himself. Since the other party doesn't agree, he won't force himself either. If he talks too much, he will easily annoy others.

"By the way, we will provide a batch of advanced computers. In addition to supplying the research and development personnel of the aerospace engine, the remaining computers can be used by you." Qin Tao said.

"Really? That's great!" Sobolev became excited.

Qin Tao secretly laughed in his heart. Mingzhou Group invested huge sums of money to develop chips, which is also beneficial. In the past, the fierce fight with Lao Maozi relied on vodka, but now it can rely on Godson computers!

"It will probably arrive the day after tomorrow, and your old computers can be phased out."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin."

Sobolev was very happy to hear that his side could also have a batch of advanced computers. Qin Tao did not communicate too much with him and turned around to chat with other people.

The banquet ended at eleven o'clock in the evening. Xu Zhengyang supported Qin Tao and took him back to the guest house. Their heads were very close to each other, and Qin Tao's lips moved slightly to make arrangements.

the next day.

"The entire city of Samara can be said to be an aerospace city." Qin Tao said with emotion.

"Yes, this is our pride. However, the most proud history here is that during World War II, this place was used as a wartime capital, but it was called Kuibyshev at the time." Victor Ceko introduced this place with a smile.

The history of the city.

During World War II, Big Beard remained firmly in Moscow. Even when the Germans came to the city, he did not retreat even half a step. However, other administrative agencies in Moscow withdrew. After all, Moscow was bombed by planes every day and could no longer fulfill its duties as the capital.

These organizations that have retreated to Kuibyshev are continuing to work hard to ensure the logistics supply for the frontline war.

That period should be Kuibyshev's proudest period.

After the end of World War II, Kuibyshev established the aerospace industry. In addition to institutions such as the Kuznetsov Design Bureau, there was also the Progress Rocket Factory.

Since Qin Tao brought Max here, he had to visit around. Today he is going to visit the Progress Rocket Factory. This is the most important rocket factory in Da Mao. Since the Red Empire era, Vostok and Lightning have been produced here.

and the Soyuz rocket, the latter is still one of Mao’s main rockets to this day.

The factory is very large, with more than 4,000 machine tools. It can produce more than a dozen rockets every year and can also conduct various tests.

Max was particularly excited today. He looked at the rocket factory here and seemed to be imagining his own future, imagining whether the Starship Company would also have such a huge factory.

"What's over there?" After visiting the factories here, Max pointed to a factory he had never been to before and said.

"That's where the N1 rocket was once produced. Later, the production of the N1 rocket was stopped and all of them were sealed up," said factory director Dmitry Kozlov.

"Really? Can we go in and have a look?" Max said with great interest: "We know that our current batch of NK33 engines are intended to be installed on the N1 rocket."

"Yes, in fact, when we developed the Nk33 engine, its performance was already stable. Even if many units are connected in parallel, there will be no problems. Unfortunately..." Kozlov also came from that era. Speaking of this,

He was filled with emotions.

The dusty factory building was opened, and everyone saw the dusty interior of the workshop. However, those large fuel tank components were still emitting metallic light.

"What everyone is seeing now are the parts of the No. 14 N1 rocket." Kozlov said: "When the order to shut down the project was issued, we were producing the No. 14 N1 rocket. After being forced to close down, there was a long period of time here.

There was no time to issue any work tasks, and later the entire factory was simply sealed. By the way, the engine sold to you last time was dismantled from here."

At first, the Red Empire lagged behind in the moon landing project. Their N1 rocket exploded on the launch pad. However, this does not mean that it will continue to explode in the future. As they continue to develop, the N1 rocket has gradually matured.

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"Yes, the biggest problem that was criticized at the beginning was that the N1 rocket had 30 nozzles. In fact, this was nothing at all. The RLA-150 developed by Grushko had 28 nozzles, and the Soyuz launch vehicle had 28 nozzles.

During ignition, there are 32 nozzles." Kozlov said: "Our multi-machine parallel connection method has no problems at all. If we had continued to develop it, we would definitely be able to achieve success one day."

Because the engine thrust of the N1 rocket was insufficient, 30 Nk-15 engines with 30 nozzles were used on the first stage. Because multiple engines were connected in parallel, it was blamed as the root cause of the failure.

Looking at future generations, there are too many rockets with twenty or thirty nozzles.

In fact, there is a difference, because many large rocket engines have four nozzles. For example, the Soyuz rocket has a total of 5 main engines in its core stage and booster, and each engine has 4 nozzles.

, the remaining nozzles are for the swimming engine.

Of course, some four-nozzle engines may also be four small engines combined together.

"Yes, with the development of technology, multi-machine parallel connection will gradually mature." Max affirmed this design: "Our starship MK1 has eighteen NK-33 engines installed on the first stage.

I am very satisfied with the engine. Of course, even if the rocket explodes during the test flight, we will not be discouraged. We will find the reason and continue to persevere. There will be no rocket that does not explode. Failure is the mother of success."

"Yes, Mr. Max, you are right!"

"This factory has long been abandoned. Do you plan to sell these equipment?" Max continued: "If you want to sell it, we can package it and transport it to Starship Company."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After finishing speaking, Max looked at Qin Tao again: "Mr. Qin, is this okay?"

"The production equipment here is all from the 1960s and has long been outdated. If you buy it at scrap metal price, it is okay. If the price is too high, it is not cost-effective. Our production plant can completely order brand-new equipment.

"Qin Tao gave the answer.

The N1 rocket was abandoned in the 1970s. These abandoned production equipment were also from the 1960s and 1970s. They may have been the most advanced at the time, but they are now outdated.
To be continued...