Don't talk about martial arts, I'm a war contractor

Chapter 492: Get ready, go to Laomei (ask for monthly ticket!)
People who are not related to the industry will definitely think that this price is very expensive, but for naval equipment, which is also called "special", the price of 1200 million euros can only be said to be acceptable.

After all, only a dozen of the Pureblood Bison were produced, and at the current stage, both Big Mao and Second Mao are unable to produce such large air-cushion landing craft.

The hometown that has mastered the relevant technology has only produced a single-digit number of red bison. One of the reasons is that it has the Mustang that can be integrated into its own system, and the second reason is that this thing is too expensive.

Not to mention that because the quantity required is small, the cost cannot be spread out by increasing production capacity.

"Can we go aboard and take a look?"

After hesitating for a few seconds, Xia Yu said he wanted to see the goods first.

"of course can!"

The helicopter brought a group of people to the naval base, and then they saw two European Bisons on the shore. Compared with the other two newly built ships, these two ships were built with the inventory hulls after the disintegration of the alliance, so they had constant minor problems and often broke down.

But even so, this thing is still not cheap.

The last time Xia Yu went to Damao and Ermao to purchase goods, he didn't have the chance to find a bargain, so this time he took the opportunity to come to Xila to try his luck.

"Its biggest problem is that one of its turbine engines is broken. We asked the people at Tungsten and they quoted us 200 million euros."

The accompanying naval lieutenant colonel said very honestly.

"This price is too high. You know, a Bison has five turbine engines. We decisively suspended the operation of two Bisons. The one opposite has had one engine removed. This one is in better condition."

It is indeed very expensive. Just replacing a set of large engine parts costs 1000 million euros. For the Xila people, whose defense budget for 18 is 41.1 billion euros, less than half of that of Turkey, they have to live frugally.

【Project: Zubr-class of LCAC Project 1232.2】

[Completeness: 97.5% (can be repaired)]

"1200 million is fine, but you must be responsible for delivering it to Kongluga."

After confirming the quality of the Bison, Xia Yu did not bargain for the price, but just hoped that the other party would pay the shipping fee of several hundred thousand.

He can transport the fighter jets himself, but he'd better have this big, black and thick air-cushion landing craft delivered to his door!
"can!"

After finalizing this last deal, the couple, who had stayed in Xila for almost a month, immediately returned to Germany on the Fischer.

The Chinese New Year was just last week. Let’s wait until next year’s New Year. Next year, the whole family will definitely be able to return home, and by then their small family will be a family of five.

"My dear, I will take my Sherlock back next year. The internal renovation will be completed soon, so I will take it back to upgrade the avionics and necessary subsystems."

Sitting in the bulletproof Audi Q8, Xia Yu and his wife talked about the Il-76MF that was still undergoing modification in China.

The two countries are adjacent to each other, so he might as well go over and take a look before returning to Afika.

"You decide what's going on at home, but will the Sherlock also have that kind of escape system?"

Liv asked.

"Of course, safety is the most important thing. There is more than one Il-76 that was shot down."

Xia Yu said with a serious expression.

Compared with fighter jets, military transport planes and civil airliners are too clumsy and can be shot down by old-fashioned air defense missiles. Once heat-seeking bombs and chaff strips cannot fool the guidance head, he can only let the accompanying F-16 act as a meat shield to resist damage.

After all, a second-hand Fighting Falcon costs less than 1000 million euros, and the actual value of the Sherlock after completion is close to 1 million US dollars. It is better not to use the last resort if possible.

“I always feel that the PMC industry is so dangerous!”

Liv had a frightened expression on her face; her little pistol was quite powerless against the anti-aircraft missiles.

"As long as the nail layer is thick, it's actually not dangerous at all."

Xia Yu comforted his wife.

We have a system of cheating players, and we have all the conventional and unconventional security measures in place. No matter what means you use, don't even think about decapitating him.

"Look, it's snowing outside."

Liv said, pointing out the car window.

The pure white snow flakes falling down were also a rare sight for Afika.

"My mom said it didn't snow in my hometown this year, and I don't know if it will snow next year."

Xia Yu said with emotion.

“I hope it will.”

The convoy soon arrived at the castle where the branch was located. During this period, they did not live in their mother-in-law's house, but in their own home in Germany.

There was no natural gas in the castle, but fortunately there was so much wood in the forest that it could not be burned out. All the fireplaces in the hall and rooms were lit, and the indoor temperature rose to over 20 degrees Celsius, which was not cold at all.

It was just a bit troublesome to add firewood frequently, and Xia Yu soon got tired of it and returned the work to the staff who were looking after the castle.

In the following time, Xia Yu took his wife to do a prenatal check-up and went to the country of Mao to confirm the progress of the Sherlock's transformation. Until the batch of fighter jets sent to Kongluga arrived at the port, it was time for them to go back.

The Fisher arrived at the west Philippine coast first, and all 9 F-16C/D and 9 F-4E had already landed and been pulled to the airport.

None of them are the focus. The focus is on the two ships that will arrive at the port in the next week.

One of them was a European bison delivered by the Xila people, and the remaining one came from his hometown. What was disassembled and transported in the cargo hold was an old Tu-4 turboprop aircraft and a previously eliminated ASh-73TK piston engine.

If you want to buy an antique Soviet phone, but it is not a special model, there is no need to make a special trip to Da Mao or Er Mao, you can get it in your hometown.

Xia Yu had the old Tu-4 with its wings removed lifted out of the cargo hold and waited to bring it back to the museum for restoration.

He will take all eight ASh-8TK piston engines to Magnesium for refurbishment. Of course, before that, they have to be restored to factory settings.

He found an A-1 Skyraider as a temporary platform for servicing the engines, and servicing each ASh-73TK to % of new condition.

Only after doing all this did Xia Yu have time to pamper his European bison.

"Get ready!"

It is not acceptable if the engine breaks down, and there are also various hidden damages accumulated because it is a stock boat. These problems must be solved before the official operation.

[Estimated remaining maintenance hours: 341.1]

It takes more than 300 man-hours to prepare the bison to the standard of 80% new.

During these ten days, he should go to Magnesium first. It won’t be too late to experience it after he finishes his business and comes back.

"Om~~"

The Fischer flew towards the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, and the ASh-73TK piston engine that could not fit into the cargo hold of the passenger plane was transported by the C-160 of the Jihuo Air Transport Company.

The AC-130 of the Cold War Branch has been modified, and only one AC-160 has been modified. The other two are running cargo to make money for Xia Yu.

Thanks to the poor roads during the Afika rainy season and the fact that the air forces of many countries cannot afford to maintain too many transport aircraft, there is now a company that provides military transport aircraft leasing, and its business is naturally very good.

Xia Yu hired several German pilots to fly these German C-160s.

If he wanted to buy a German C-160 later, he would have to hire a Chinese pilot to avoid a collision. After all, these old planes were a bit new. Ten hours later, Fischer arrived in Seattle via New York. As soon as he got off the plane, Xia Yu saw Thompson.

"How's the delivery going, Mr. Thompson?"

Xia Yu walked up to the other party and hugged him, then asked about the progress of the delivery.

"The first batch of Soviet aircraft that arrived have all been delivered because they were registered early. Only half of the American F-4E aircraft have been delivered, and the three F-3C/Ds are still in the hangar!"

Thompson introduced the delivery status of this batch of fighter jets to Xia Yu.

The remaining few aircraft are all heavyweights, and he plans to bring his partners to deliver them together in Seattle to support the reopening of the FHC Museum.

Similarly, this is also a good external publicity.

A total of 6 fighter jets were delivered at the same time. Such news will definitely become a hot topic and will also attract more wealthy people to buy fighter jets from them.

In particular, as long as they join Tac Air, the fighter jets they purchase will not need to be weaponized.

This is the best advertisement for the wealthy who have a complete collection complex. Offense is the soul of a fighter jet. What is the difference between a fighter jet without strike capability and a flying capon?
As the saying goes, I can do without these features, but you can't.

The rich have been suffering for a long time, it's time to make a change.

"That's great. I'll have them work overtime to get the B-29 ready in time for the delivery ceremony."

Understanding what mass delivery means, Xia Yu also added.

An important cultural symbol of the United States during World War II, such as the Superfortress, has an extraordinary appeal. The two flying B-29s are exhibited every now and then, but this cannot consume the enthusiasm of the locals.

This third restored airworthiness hybrid B-29, and the only one that retains live-fire strike capability, will become the ultimate bomb that ignites a new era for the FHC Museum.

"That's right. After the delivery ceremony, how about forming a team to fly together? I can imagine that exciting scene."

Thompson suggested again.

As expected of the old pilot who flew over the Super Bowl scene, he has a firm grasp of the psychology of the magnesium people.

Let’s not talk about the super-rich people with assets worth tens of billions or hundreds of billions. There are also some small-time rich people with assets of tens of millions or hundreds of millions. Under the influence of emotions, they can’t help but make impulse purchases and buy a cheap MiG-21 to satisfy their craving.

Yes, I can only afford a fish nest, a veritable AK-47 in the sky, with landing gear tires that cost only $600 each and can be used for 17 take-offs and landings before needing to be replaced.

They can afford it and they can afford to keep it.

Unlike fighter jet assassins like the F-16, the price of a new tire is over ten thousand yuan, and the number of take-offs and landings is even less.

This is also the reason why many civilian players add their own parachutes, because they really can't afford to burn the tires. Fortunately, the concentrated fire defense is replaced by a third party, which can save a lot of money.

"I'll do whatever you say. You can make the arrangements when the time comes."

Leave professional matters to professionals. When the time comes, there will be three F-3s, with two people each driving a two-seat D-type, guarding the single-seat hero in the C position, which will definitely set the scene on fire.

"By the way, about Boeing..."

Xia Yu asked about the Ultimate Goblin project again.

Only by obtaining McDonnell Douglas' technical data from that year could he add materials according to the situation and officially start the project.

This is also the basis for the cooperation between Xia Yu and Thompson, so when they met after the New Year, they directly asked about the progress.

"Not long ago, I attended Boeing's Christmas party and met one of their powerful executives. We happened to talk about this project."

Lao Tang is still reliable. He takes the affairs of his partners to heart, and of course this is also laying the foundation for future planning of the F-18 Hornet.

If you don't build relationships in normal times and only go to people when you need them, you won't be able to get anything done no matter which country you are in.

Magnesium is also a typical society based on personal connections, as evidenced by the large number of lobbying companies and the revolving doors between the military and the government. People like Lao Tang who choose to go into business start building their network before retiring.

Otherwise, as a major general of the Air Force, you can't even sell a few books you write, and you can't make a fortune with that little pension.

"We both missed the old technology of variable-sweep wings, and even talked about you. After all, few people can take the F-14 away from the Navy."

Lao Tang said with a smile again.

"So you made friends with that guy, Mr. Thompson?"

Xia Yu confirmed.

"Yes, and we played golf twice more afterwards."

The upper class in the United States loves golf. The real estate developer on the stage can be described as a fanatic. Every day he is either giving a speech, posting on Twitter, or on his way to the golf course.

Unlike him, other people value the private and social attributes of golf. Once they start playing with an electric car and park on an open lawn, no one will disturb them at all.

Thompson's relationship with the other party has also progressed steadily. It's no joke to say that he would stab the other party in the back, but there is no problem in facilitating some projects that are beneficial to both sides.

"The FHC Museum and Boeing's passenger aircraft factory are neighbors at Paine Field. Although the other is responsible for the military department, I can invite him to come over on the day of the collective delivery ceremony and introduce you to him."

Major General Tang is also a person who likes to kill two birds with one stone. He was able to accomplish so many things in one collective delivery. Losing him is a loss for the Magnesium Air Force.

"Thompson, I don't know what to say, thank you so much."

Xia Yu said with emotion.

"Hahaha, this is all incidental. Aren't we partners? I have no problem with Boeing cheating taxpayers of their money because it's not something I can solve, but they can't cheat businessmen like us of our money!"

Lao Tang smiled and waved his hand.

In front of his colleague Xia Yu, he didn't have to keep a lot of things to say.

As the saying goes, if you don't take, I won't take either, so how can Commissioner John take it? But what he takes is the hard-earned money of the people of the world, and colleagues must cooperate for mutual benefit.

By that time, Boeing would use the price of serving the Navy to prepare the batch of F-18 Hornets purchased by Tac Air, and Thompson would go bankrupt, so he had to find ways to get the lowest price.

"You're right. It's easy for small business owners like us to start a business. If the price is a few percentage points higher, there will be no profit. If it's any higher, there will be losses. Large companies should have the responsibilities of large companies."

Charlotte agreed with Thompson's opinion. It would be a waste not to take advantage of Boeing's bargain. A pair of Warthogs cost $880 million, and the enhanced wings were outsourced. Whoever wants to buy them can buy them.

"It's a pity they don't have any. They even want employees with a history of drug abuse. Aren't they afraid that the planes they build will fall down? I will definitely have to stay in the factory to supervise them when the time comes."

Lao Tang, who doesn't even smoke, expressed concern about Boeing's current situation.

No matter it is a military aircraft or a passenger aircraft, the old Boeings from the last century are more durable. New products and new projects have a lot of problems, and even spacecraft may have accidents.

"Yes, this is absolutely necessary. We can't afford a plane crash in our small business, so we have to keep an eye on it personally."

Xia Yu agreed 120 times. He was no joke about the flying things in the sky.

"Let's not talk about this for now. I can only introduce you to each other. The most important step is for you to do it yourself."

Thompson brought the subject back.

(End of this chapter)