The reason why there is such a high evaluation is that the FCNB-200-400plus is the dual-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft platform with the highest maturity of Tengfei technology in China, and it is also the first domestic passenger aircraft to use static and unstable technology.

Compared with the previous FCNB-2000 and the TRJ-900 branch line\\trunk passenger planes that stayed in the concept stage, the FCNB-200-400plus has stronger practical significance and more mature. Because of this, China's subsequent passenger plane plan for Takeoff naturally goes to the subsequent models of the FCNB-200-400plus project.

Among them, the special cargo aircraft used for the air transport of large-scale aviation and aerospace components in China, FCNB-200-400NG "Roaring Groundhog" was developed based on the FCNB-200-400plus.

The next stage of the 120-seat-level branch line\\trunk line passenger aircraft model has also been put on the agenda.

Of course, Merlinz didn't know about these things. If he knew about them, he would definitely scold Zhuang Jianye for being a bad guy.

Facing the reporter from France Television 2, he talked about social welfare, and hoped that Europe would pay more attention to people's lives and happiness index, and it would be best to cut off high investment in aerospace research and development in the next second.

As a result, China took off, but it was developing vested behind the vest of ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company.

It also claims that everything starts from the principle of market economy, which is essentially different from the face-saving project in Europe that uses taxpayers’ money...

Difference? Difference is a stinky shit!

Merlinz cursed in his heart, saying that he didn't believe that all the funds were raised by ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company, and there was no support from national power behind it.

It would be fine if Zhuang Jianye's words fooled ordinary people, but how could he be fooled by Merlinz!

Not to mention anything else, the combination of FCNB-200-400plus and ZTM-NB-6C air-launched launch vehicles is not something that capital and the market can grasp. Without the support and guidance of national power, no matter how strong the capital is, no matter how strong the capital is, it will not be affected.

As a result, Zhuang Jianye told others to ask for welfare, small happiness, and the dignity of the people, but he hid himself and developed in a vulgar way. If such a person is a good thing, the world can become a paradise.

However, what makes Merlinz a headache is people like Zhuang Jianye. They know what they should develop, and they are particularly good at using rules to exploit loopholes. At the same time, they are particularly able to fool people.

When dealing with such people, Merlinz is usually simple and crude, that is, starting from strength to directly crush; the problem is that with the establishment of anti-satellites and rapid launch systems, Merlinz is difficult to put pressure on his strength.

What should I do?

We can only take one step first and look at it. At least we need to understand Zhuang Jianye’s future plans, so as to grasp the context of aerospace development in a certain country and then prescribe the right medicine.

Obviously, the senior reporter of France Television 2 who interviewed Zhuang Jianye was also very curious about this, so after Zhuang Jianye made a long speech, he asked: "Mr. Zhuang, what is the purpose of such a large investment in ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company? You must know that aerospace projects are often accompanied by huge risks. If there is no clear goal, I think investors will not continue to support ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company, so what I want to know is, where is your future profit point? What is the final business model?"

"Mr. Journalist, I admire your frankness very much. Yes, the ultimate goal of an investment is to make money. As an entrepreneur, I don't deny this, I just want to make money!"

Zhuang Jianye crossed his legs, put his arms naturally on the armrests of the chair, and his fingers were fitted together relatively naturally. With the gray T-shirt, blue jeans, and warm tone, he looked particularly gentle and confident: "For this reason, we have formulated a three-step plan. The first step is to use the combination of our FCNB-200-400plus and ZTM-NB-6C air-launched launch vehicle to undertake aerospace launch missions.

Compared with traditional land-based launches, our air-launched launch vehicles are cheaper and more convenient. They can now be controlled at around US$180,000 per kilogram, and will further reduce to below US$100,000 per kilogram in the future. That is to say, if a low-Earth orbit satellite with a mass of about 700 kilograms is launched, the launch cost will be controlled below US$70 million.

Of course, if domestic satellites are used based on our ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company's satellite general platform, they will receive further discounts in terms of launch costs. In short, the total cost of satellite plus launch will not exceed US$150 million..."

Before Zhuang Jianye could finish his words, the senior French TV 2 reporter sitting opposite him became extremely shocked in his blue eyes. He quickly interrupted Zhuang Jianye and emphasized: "Mr. Zhuang, I heard it right. The cost of 700 kilograms of satellite, plus the rocket launching into orbit, is no more than US$150 million?"

Zhuang Jianye nodded indifferently: "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

"No...not...mainly..."

The senior reporter reacted a little for a moment, his tone was a little confused. Fortunately, he adjusted quickly and finally said after a few exaggerated gestures: "$150 million, is this price too low?"

"Is it low?" Zhuang Jianye asked in surprise.

The senior reporter nodded quickly: "It's very low. You should know that the total cost of the 'Galileo' navigation test satellite launched in Europe at the end of last year exceeded 460 million euros, which is more than three times the price you just quoted!"

Zhuang Jianye shook his head indifferently: "But I don't think it's enough, because according to my idea, the final cost of this type of space launch should not exceed US$70 million. This is not a vision, but an upcoming goal... Because our ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company's purpose is to reduce the price of space products and let customers in need not pay for unnecessary high prices."

"The total cost is 70 million... less than half of the price you just quoted. Mr. Zhuang, you are sure not..." The senior reporter wanted to say that he was bragging, but because of the live interview, he couldn't say such a straightforward word. He could only shake his arm and think about the words, but the meaning was very obvious.

However, Zhuang Jianye's smile became more and more gentle: "I'm not bragging, but I'm setting up a flag here seriously. Our ZTM-NB Space Exploration Company completed the reusable test of the first-stage and fairing of the launch vehicle before 2010; it will be put into commercial operation before 2015.

At that time, the first stage of the launch vehicle that can be reused, and the fairing can reduce the launch cost from the original $70 million to less than $20 million. With our upgraded satellite manufacturing system, it is very likely to control the total cost to $70 million..."
Chapter completed!