Merzifonlu
Registered Member
If I said, "We will design and produce 5-nanometer-class processors within 10 years," you distinguished Chinese members would probably tell me to "get out of my sight," and you'd be absolutely right!
Since we lack 40 years of production experience, expert staff, and a well-established ecosystem in processor manufacturing, completing this in 10 years is impossible. Building the expertise I mentioned would take at least two generations. However, when it comes to turbofan engines, we're not in this situation purely by chance.
To start, we have a skilled team with an impressive 40-year track record of producing nearly flawless engine parts. The most challenging task in this regard is actually establishing this flawless production culture. This is what takes time, in this task.
Secondly, contrary to what some might believe on this forum (like @NGAD IS THE BEST), we don’t merely assemble the GE F110 engines; we manufacture all their components except for the combustion chamber. Additionally, we handle factory-level maintenance for the same engine. While the GE F110 engine is a relatively old design, it provides us with valuable insights into what a high-performance turbofan engine should be like.
By combining our research and accumulated experience and the complete ecosystem, we also understanding the principles of the components we haven't yet developed with the TF-10000 engine. If we aimed to create an engine similar to the GE F110, we could fully design and produce it, including the hot section. This is why we skipped designing an engine in the 20,000 lbf class and moved straight to the 35,000 lbf class.
Could things still go terribly wrong? Yes, it's possible. As I said, we won't have to wait long. We'll all see what lies ahead by the end of 2026. I will remain silent on this issue until the end of 2026.
Since we lack 40 years of production experience, expert staff, and a well-established ecosystem in processor manufacturing, completing this in 10 years is impossible. Building the expertise I mentioned would take at least two generations. However, when it comes to turbofan engines, we're not in this situation purely by chance.
To start, we have a skilled team with an impressive 40-year track record of producing nearly flawless engine parts. The most challenging task in this regard is actually establishing this flawless production culture. This is what takes time, in this task.
Secondly, contrary to what some might believe on this forum (like @NGAD IS THE BEST), we don’t merely assemble the GE F110 engines; we manufacture all their components except for the combustion chamber. Additionally, we handle factory-level maintenance for the same engine. While the GE F110 engine is a relatively old design, it provides us with valuable insights into what a high-performance turbofan engine should be like.
For the past 15 years, we've been deeply involved in materials science research. On top of that, we've built a complete ecosystem to manufacture turbofan engines, right down to the oil pump. Simply put, this isn’t new territory for us.
By combining our research and accumulated experience and the complete ecosystem, we also understanding the principles of the components we haven't yet developed with the TF-10000 engine. If we aimed to create an engine similar to the GE F110, we could fully design and produce it, including the hot section. This is why we skipped designing an engine in the 20,000 lbf class and moved straight to the 35,000 lbf class.
Could things still go terribly wrong? Yes, it's possible. As I said, we won't have to wait long. We'll all see what lies ahead by the end of 2026. I will remain silent on this issue until the end of 2026.
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