Chapter 505: Little Expert in Carrying Goods (Third update, please subscribe)
To the outside world, Atomic City is an unknown secret.
Only a very few people in Nanyang know the existence of this city, and among these very few people, the Air Force Commander is naturally one of them.
After all, the isolated Atomic City relies entirely on airplanes for external communications and material transportation. In order to ensure the supply of materials to the Atomic City, the Air Force even set up a special unit to serve the Atomic City.
“…In order to ensure the safety of scientific researchers in “Area 51”, it is very necessary to purchase the “Viscount” passenger aircraft of Vickers Company. The “Viscount” aircraft is equipped with four units developed by Rolls-Royce. The engine life and reliability of the "Dart" turboprop engine are much more reliable than those of several existing military transport aircraft. In other aspects, it is also very suitable for use on domestic routes."
In the study room of the official residence, Lukwu, the commander of the Nanyang Air Force, looked at the president who was reading the report and said.
“The Air Force’s proposal is to purchase 6-8 Viscount aircraft, two of which will be used by the 7th Air Transport Group, and the others will be used by the Borneo Company for domestic routes.”
Li Yian nodded slightly while flipping through the report. The "Viscount" aircraft is the world's first turboprop passenger aircraft. Compared with piston propeller aircraft, it has two major advantages: First, it is faster and can reach 576 kilometers per hour; secondly, it can fly higher, making the cruising altitude in the stratosphere, making the ride more comfortable for passengers.
“Of course, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of Area 51, especially the safety of transportation of important personnel. The DC4 currently used is too old and was produced overtime during the war. If there is any accident, it will be an unbearable loss for Nanyang."
Listening to Lukwu's concern about the safety of personnel transportation, Li Yi'an nodded.
"It is indeed necessary to improve the means of transportation, but before it is put into use, sufficient test flights must be carried out."
After a few simple instructions, Li Yian asked about the development progress of the FX-1 fighter jet.
“…after the FX-1 surpassed the speed of sound for the first time in a sprint flight two months ago, the Air Force has now signed a contract with Aerospace Industries to build 17 pre-production models with different engines. Comparative test... The first batch of F1 fighter jets will enter service with the Air Force in the second half of next year at the latest. The Air Force is currently making final preparations for receiving jet fighters."
"Next year..."< br>
Almost next year, the MiG-15 and F86 will roar over the Korean Peninsula, thus announcing to the world that the jet age is coming. Although I don't know if a peninsular war will break out in this world, it has always been Li Yi'an's obsession to use this window period to sell jet fighters to various countries and thereby open up the international market.
"The timing is just right. By the way, what are the test flight results of the aircraft? I mean the comparison with the F86."
From the beginning of the design of FX1, the Air Force's technical indicators were aimed at the American F86. Although Nanyang It is not equipped with F86 fighter jets. In fact, until now, the US military has not provided F86 fighter jets to any allies. However, thanks to the military cooperation between the two parties, Nanyang pilots trained in the United States have tested F86s many times.
“According to our tests, in addition to being slightly inferior to the F86 in terms of range, our FX1 is on par with it in terms of climb speed and maneuverability, and the powerful firepower given by the two 30mm cannons used by the FX1 , it is even more incomparable to the F86. It should be said...the two are basically equal."
After a pause, Lukwu added.
“And this result has also been recognized by American pilots. Last month, during your visit to the United States, we invited General Boyd, director of the U.S. Air Force Flight Test Center, and Major Chuck Yeager. , he was the first pilot to break the speed of sound, and they flew the FX-1 fighter, and they got the same result.”
Li Yian nodded slightly and said with a smile.
“Well, this is just one-sided recognition. If you want to get more recognition, you still have to sell the aircraft. Nanyang’s size is limited. The air force alone cannot support the aviation industry. Therefore, we must go out and try our best to win over overseas markets.”
In fact, this is also the reason why the United States is invited to participate in the test. It is not only the need to strengthen cooperation to track the aviation design trends of the United States. It is also to promote its aircraft through the mouth of the United States.
I learned this from the French. Not only does Dassault put "customers first", they are also good at using American exaggeration to sell aircraft. What the U.S. military likes to do most is to exaggerate the strength of its opponents, thus Ask Congress for bonuses. According to the US military, the performance of the Mysterious fighter jet far exceeds that of the F86, the Mirage surpasses the F4, and the Mirage 2000 is also a ruthless fighter that can compete with the F15. There is only one purpose, which is... Congress, give money!
Under the deception of the military, Congress sent money, and other countries heard that even Uncle Sam said that French products were good, so it must be good, so they all sent money to Dassault. When it comes to advertising, Dassault is still good at it.
In terms of study, Nanyang is certainly a good student.
"Your Excellency, overseas markets..."
After thinking for a while, Lukwu expressed his concerns and said.
“We have never built an aircraft before, and it may not be that easy to open overseas markets. After all, when countries purchase aircraft, they will always give priority to Europe and the United States, unless our aircraft can go through several years. Only after you prove yourself in actual combat can you gain recognition from various countries.”
"That's right, the reputation of a weapon is made. It is either broken into tatters or it becomes famous in one battle!"
Why are Israeli weapons from another world so popular all over the world? The reputation comes from it. It doesn't matter how much the reputation is. What's important is that they have really built a reputation and sold goods successfully, and the reviews from buyers are pretty good. Even Tangshan has been its big customer for a long time. .
“That’s why we need to export weapons to hotspot areas.”
“Hotspot areas?”
“Yes, areas where war may potentially break out. Not only do we need to sell them aircraft, we can also help them train pilots and even help them establish an air defense command system, which in turn involves the sale of radar command equipment. Compared with selling aircraft, this is the real big deal."
In fact, in the arms business, the biggest business has never been the direct export of weapons, but the construction of corresponding systems. Just like Lao Sa in Iraq, during the Iran-Iraq War, with the help of France, Iraq spent nearly 10 billion US dollars to build At that time, it was the most modern comprehensive and integrated strategic air defense system in the Middle East. The entire system included 4 air defense operations centers, 16 interception guidance centers, and more than 70 air defense command and reporting centers.
Although it was finally blown up by the coalition forces during the Gulf War. But an order worth tens of billions of dollars can make more money than simply selling airplanes. Selling airplanes is just the beginning, the important thing is the next system construction!
Lukewu smiled.
“Haha, it seems that you have found a good seller!”
“Sellers are easy to find. Israel is a good buyer. Although there are some unpleasantness, they can buy it. , can bring goods, and...the princely states in South Asia are also good buyers. After this war, they will definitely strengthen their armaments, and we can just sell them new aircraft."
After listening to your Excellency talk about business, Lukwu said.
"Your Excellency, now the Indian army has turned the war of aggression into the Patriotic War. I think after the armistice, the first one to strengthen its armaments must be India!"
"The war of aggression has been turned into a patriotic war. It became the Great Patriotic War!”
Just one sentence made Li Yian almost burst into laughter.
Perhaps this is the biggest joke he has ever seen. If the invasion fails, it will be invaded. Is there such a country?
Li Yi'an's mind even recalled how the Indian representative at the UN General Assembly vowed and confidently said what he said.
But, now faced with this situation, can he still say the words he once said?
“Hey, it’s not easy for Ah San now!”
(End of this chapter)