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

Chapter 543 Business Map, Business is Coming

The subtext of his words was very clear: don't speak beyond your ability, so as not to hurt the relationship that has just been established.

"The thing is, our general aviation subsidiary of Mahan Air is in urgent need of a batch of second-hand helicopters."

The bearded man began to explain the whole story.

Yes, the helicopter business is not limited to armed helicopters and military transport helicopters, civilian helicopters are also a huge market.

Not to mention that Persia is a country with rugged terrain, mainly mountainous plateaus, and poor infrastructure, with the national highway mileage being less than 3000 kilometers.

Airline passenger planes can only provide point-to-point services from airport to airport, but general aviation company helicopters can ignore terrain restrictions for takeoff and landing, so helicopters are very suitable for use in Yiluan.

As for the problem of excessive fuel consumption and high cost, it is not a problem for them. The only trouble is the sanctions. The types of helicopters they can buy are very limited.

For example, the Mi-171, which is known as the aerial tractor, has no competitiveness in the civilian market except for its low price, unless its comfort level can be made as high as that of the Russian President's limited edition Mi-8MTV.

Otherwise, children will vomit and the elderly will suffer fractures. Only soldiers with the physical fitness can withstand it.

As for the Shahd 278 and Shahd 285 produced by the Persians themselves, there is a question mark over both production and quality, which is why they found Xia Yu.

Boss Xia, codenamed Yellow Weasel, is not only good at fighting, but also very successful in business. It seems that there is no military equipment or civilian goods that he cannot get.

The double-digit A340s parked in the aircraft graveyard are arguably the best proof of this.

"Helicopters? Can you be more specific about the model and quantity?"

Xia Yu also thought of the loopholes in his military-civilian transition plan. He had never considered civilian helicopters before. He had only stockpiled hard currencies such as female deer and old hippopotamuses, and there were only two models of light aircraft: the gazelle and the fennec fox.

Facts have proved that civilian helicopters can also make money, especially in countries that are subject to comprehensive sanctions. Not to mention new ones, even if there are a small number of second-hand ones, it is not a big deal, but if there are too many, problems will easily arise.

If any link is blocked in this way, both money and goods will be lost.

It’s not that those intelligence agencies are so powerful. A lot of the losses are reported by their own people, which is really speechless.

"Airbus and Bell are both fine. The specific model cannot be too new or too old, the number of flight hours should be as few as possible, and the number of related spare parts must be sufficient. We can pay extra for this."

Bearded Alireza continued.

European and American products, they need European and American products. After all, the president still uses Bell 212!
However, helicopters that are too old or too new are not safe. After much thought, only those mature models that are half new and half old are the most suitable options for them.

"I think the single-engine H-125 and the twin-engine Bell 429 would be good choices."

Xia Yu thought for a while and then spoke.

Needless to say, Airbus's Little Squirrel has produced more than 5500 units, making it the most successful civilian light helicopter. The Persians themselves are using it, but it has become old and worn out after long-term use, and the potential threat of continued overuse is extremely high.

As for the Bell 429, it is the choice of many wealthy people. Except for the fact that the fuselage is not bulletproof, the comfort level and cabin area are quite good.

When asked about the price, I learned that in similar condition, one Bell 429 can replace three Airbus H-3s.

Alireza had done his homework before coming here. He knew that the performance of these two helicopters could fully meet their needs, but the quantity was insufficient...

"I can supply these two models freely, the specific quantity depends on your needs."

Xia Yu said that it was okay with him and he could decide how much he wanted.

With the entire Chinese market backing him up, he is indeed qualified to say such things.

"Then let's do this. We'll first need 75 H-125s and 25 Bell 429s. The exact price will depend on the condition of the aircraft and the number of spare parts. What do you think?"

Alireza reported their needs carefully.

"Okay, that will add up to 100 aircraft. If you pay me a down payment of 20% of the price of a new aircraft, I can complete the delivery of all 100 aircraft by the end of the year."

Xia Yu also spoke.

20% of the price of a new machine is almost the purchase price and shipping cost, and the rest is all profit.

Therefore, the blockade by the Chinese is just to sell the goods better. They don’t allow others to sell, so they sell secretly themselves. Only those who are bold and capable can get a share of the pie.

However, the red line still exists. No matter how high the price is, Xia Yu will not do weapons and equipment business with the other party. It is also good to sell civilian goods. If there is a problem, there is room for maneuver.

In this transaction with Mahan Air, the share of helicopters far exceeds the demand for passenger aircraft.

Sure enough, he will also stockpile civilian helicopters in the future.

The Persians were in desperate need of helicopters, and so was Afika.

Almost every prefecture-level city in China has an airport, while here there are only a few airports in one country. It is entirely possible to build general aviation airports with lower requirements to meet the demand for one-way flights of several hundred kilometers.

The locals can’t afford it, but aren’t there so many bosses and skilled workers whose expenses are reimbursed by the company?

Helicopter charter and group purchase services will greatly facilitate their daily travel, not to mention that compared to land transportation, the safety and comfort are improved by more than one level.

“Why do I feel like there are more and more places where I need to use oil?”

After seeing Alireza and his group off, Xia Yu couldn't help but mutter.

The consumption of refined oil products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel has gradually increased in recent years. Once the black swan event is completely over, the consumption of the war museum will definitely increase again.

Perhaps it is time to build a small refinery to meet its own needs. Afika is only cheaper in crude oil and refined oil.

Because of transportation issues, the price of refined oil becomes more expensive the further inland you go. In the past, the output of our own oil wells all went to that refinery.

Now their abundant production capacity can no longer meet the consumption of concentrated fire defense. Only by building a refinery at this not-too-awkward time can they meet the surging demand in the future.

Since there is a demand, let him build it!
The profits from the transaction with the Persians will be used as start-up capital to build a modular refinery in my hometown, aiming to achieve a production capacity of refining 5 barrels of crude oil per day in the first phase.

To be honest, this amount has far exceeded the production capacity of Xia Yu's two oil wells, but he doesn't have to dig the crude oil himself. As long as the refinery is located inland, there are plenty of channels to purchase the goods at a low price.

After all, these countries have to pay neighboring countries for their crude oil to be shipped out! Now they can directly refine it locally, and their own refined oil shortage can be supplemented, without being exploited by the original two ways.

Thinking of this, Xia Yu quickly walked back to the office and looked at the map of Afica hanging on the wall.

Perhaps Kenya Faso would be a good choice?

Last time, Ibrahim said that he wanted to use gold mines and uranium mines to offset the cost of hiring concentrated fire defense. Xia Yu now feels that uranium mines, which are often associated with oil fields, are better.

He then asked for a piece of land nearby to build a modular refinery to refine finished oil products nearby.

In comparison, Nizhir's crude oil reserves are a little higher. His hometown has already agreed to help them build an oil pipeline connecting to the Beining Port. After completion, the crude oil can be directly transported back for refining. There is no need for him to get involved.

It seems that the fastest way to get gold is to "grab" someone's ready-made gold?

El Mencho, who was directing the work in Nizhir, sneezed. Not only did all his gold fall into Xia Yu's hands, but he also had to help others dig gold for the rest of his life.

No, there is also a part of his own daughter in it, so his half-life has not been worked in vain.

After finalizing the future development direction, Xia Yu called his hometown and discussed the recycling of second-hand helicopters and the project of building an oil refinery.

In order to complete the delivery work within the year, he must complete the procurement of 6 helicopters within 100 months, and then complete the maintenance and adjustment, and deliver them to Party A in batches.

There is no need to rush the refinery project. It only needs to be completed before the end of next year and put into use in 23.

At that time, Jihuo Defense and its many subsidiaries will only need to purchase various lubricants and greases, which will greatly reduce operating costs and logistical pressure.

Saving money is just one purpose, the most important thing is to save trouble. Xia Yu can save half of the tanker truck units and the village protection team responsible for security along the way.

You should know that a medium-sized combined battalion needs 10 fuel supply trucks. If it switches to civilian production and construction, the consumption of opening business will be even greater.

The biggest assets of Jihuo Defense and its many subsidiaries are actually the truck units responsible for logistics. Many of the truck heads were purchased by Xia Yu himself.

Since there was not enough time to allocate working hours, he just repaired the engine and gearbox, and solved some minor problems on the drive axle, and did not care about other problems at all.

In this way, three-digit heavy trucks support the stable operation of the company's major projects in Afika, and more will be needed in the future, so he can no longer waste capacity on transporting fuel.

His hometown also supports Xia Yu's idea. In the past, they have provided assistance in building refineries. Now it is finally the turn of private enterprises to enter this field, so they naturally have to give their full support.

Boss Xia, who had just received the news, had no time to contact Ibrahim before the captain called him.

"Mr. Sherlock, we may need your help. There have been unusual movements in Gibo, the northern border city adjacent to Mary."

Ibrahim said on an encrypted satellite phone.

This was what Xia Yu gave him last time. After the signal is encrypted, it cannot be eavesdropped like a civilian satellite phone. Many sensitive matters can be discussed directly on the phone without having to make an extra trip.

"Jibo? It's still a bit far from Dundu's hometown."

The certain distance represented that the hairy people and the blue helmets were not in that direction. According to the other party, there was only a small government army base of 500 people there.

If anyone wants to take down Jibo, these 500 people will be killed directly.

For Kenya Faso, whose entire army has only 1 people, such a loss is huge. So once the war breaks out, Ibrahim wants to save these 500 people to avoid undermining the morale of the army.

"I see. Since the situation is still unclear, I will send the drone over for reconnaissance."

Xia Yu thought for a while and said.

Intelligence is very important. If you rush into a fight without even knowing who your opponent is, how is that different from joining a mob?

"Thank you for your help. We will keep in touch."

After hanging up the phone, Xia Yu directly called the internal line and found the Sea Eagle crew stationed in Mali.

The CH-4 leased by Jihuo Defense is permanently deployed in Kidar. From here, it only needs to fly over the Oga region to enter Kenya Faso.

"How is the sea eagle doing now?"

Xia Yu came up and asked about the status of the drone.

With just a reconnaissance and strike drone like this, it is naturally impossible for it to be on combat readiness duty like the F-16, and it can only maintain daily maintenance frequency.

"If we don't have any bombs, we can set off in an hour. If we have any bombs, we'll have to wait three hours."

The other side replied.

"Then take off without any missiles. Target Djibo on the Burkina Faso border. Launch in an hour."

"Yes, boss!"

The Sea Eagle crew immediately became busy. They did not use weapons for the reconnaissance mission because even if they found a suspicious target, they could not alert the enemy.

The bomb load of a CH-4 is still a little less, but if this thing is to be mass-produced, all his armored and armed helicopter units will be operated in vain. The most important function is definitely its ground reconnaissance function.

The strike capability is more of a combat supplement. If you really want to maximize the consumption of the target's manpower, you have to send people there.

"Om~~"

The CH-4, with full fuel and no bullets, accelerated and took off at the end of the runway, turned and flew straight to the southwest.

Last year, the Chinese did not hire concentrated fire defense forces to wipe out the armed forces in the Sahel region. In addition, the losses suffered in the previous year were mainly to separatist armed forces composed mainly of Tuareg people, so those dormant extremist organizations had the opportunity to recuperate.

Xia Yu suspected that they were the ones near Jibo. Unfortunately, they could not get the intelligence support from the External Security Bureau of the Tai Country, otherwise they would definitely be able to...

Wait, now it seems that it is not a question of whether or not to get intelligence support, but that the DGSE is likely to be standing against them.

Ibrahim's political ideas had long been broadcast across the country through television. The first step he had to take was to drive out the hairy people. How could the Gauls tolerate this?

Perhaps the funds originally used to hire the Fire Defense have been used for a new purpose, such as supporting the guys hanging around Jibo?
"Calling the Sea Eagle crew, report your current position."

Xia Yu quickly picked up the walkie-talkie.

"We are still above the Tilemsee Valley."

"Change the original flight route to bypass Oga and Tinkebatu."

In these two places, one is deployed with the fighter jets of the Chinese people, and the other is a helicopter transfer station. For safety reasons, both are deployed with air defense radars.

The power may not be very large, but as long as it flies over your head, it will definitely lock onto the target accurately.

Even if the CH-4 was flying at a height that was out of reach of the northwest wind, the news of the concentrated fire defense deployment would have been exposed, and there was a high probability that the first-mover advantage would be lost.

It doesn't matter if you take a detour and arrive half an hour later.

"Yes, boss!"

The crew of the Sea Eagle replanned the route, bypassing the third country of Niger, and finally entered Kenya Faso and arrived near Djibo to conduct reconnaissance.

At the same time, Xia Yu also contacted Jihuo Aviation Transport Company to inquire about the current location of the three An-124s, and learned that only one was still in Afika.

(End of this chapter)