Many people know that all along, the mainland has a heart disease, that is, aero engines. Because in order to have a stronger aerospace strength, the aerospace engine is a must. Because of the advanced aero engines, large aircraft are no longer a problem. However, although the mainland has been working hard, it is difficult to break through this bottleneck. And because Western countries have advanced engine technology, large aircraft are within their reach. Why are so many countries obsessed with big airplanes? Because such an aircraft will inevitably play a great strategic role in the future.
In the last century, we wanted to learn these technologies, and the United States refused to help them, so we had to find Russia. Russia, as a good friend and good brother, did not skimp on its own technology, and they generously shared it with China. In order to gain a deeper understanding of Russian engine technology, The Mainland has also ordered two Il-76 and Il-78 large transport aircraft specifically from Russia. However, just as I was about to sign the order, an accident occurred. The once amiable big brother suddenly repented and wanted to increase the price. Moreover, we need to pay a deposit to ensure that the engine is not sold to the outside world.
We naturally felt very uncomfortable about this kind of card neck trading, and after several negotiations, the cooperation between the two sides finally broke up. We didn't get the plane we wanted, and Russia didn't get the money. However, not long after the incident, Ukraine learned about the process for the first time and reached out to China. The Ukrainian side said it would import three Il-76 transport aircraft into the mainland, which was left to Ukraine in the early days of the Soviet Union.
Although Ukraine gave us the bottom of the pressure box, if we want to become stronger in the field of aviation, we still have to try to build something of our own. After continuous efforts, the mainland's Y-20 transport aircraft finally appeared. Ukraine's help to us can be said to be indispensable to such achievements. But after the problem with the order with Russia, the mainland has also stepped up its reflection that if you want to not be led by the nose, you must rely on yourself. Only by relying on ourselves and striving to be strong can we be strong and not subject to others.