Chapter 165 Horror! How does your Daxia anti-aircraft weapon look like the Patriot (2-in-1)
Long-range drone bomber!
Just the term coming out of Zheng Lixing's mouth was enough to make the two ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Persia lose their temper.
I thought this might be a ‘Hongmen Banquet’, but who would have thought that it was actually for welfare?
Forget about long-range bombers, but also add the word "unmanned"?
Doesn't this mean that it also has the ability to remotely control bombing, and the use scenarios will be greatly improved.
Who doesn’t want this thing? Who can resist its temptation!
"Academician Zheng, are you really planning to sell this weapon?" Saudi Ambassador Abdul couldn't help but confirm again.
"Yes." Zheng Lixing nodded.
"I want to know, what are the performance data of this long-range bomber?"
Ahmed Hassan, who was next to him, suppressed his excitement and asked the first question: "What is its bomb load?"
The most intuitive comparison when talking about the performance of a bomber is its bomb load, followed by its cruising range.
The former determines its bombing capability, and the latter determines its strike range. The combination of the two determines the maximum power that this bomber can exert.
Hear the words.
Zheng Lixing raised his eyebrows and gave Zhang Yuli a look. Isn't that half the battle?
They are not afraid of being asked about their performance. What they are most afraid of is that they are not interested in this kind of 'unmanned bomber'. That is the most troublesome thing.
Then, he immediately said: "This long-range unmanned bomber has a general load capacity of 1.5 tons and a maximum load capacity of about 2 tons."
This is the preliminary data reported to him by the 732 Military Factory before, and there will not be much difference between the actual products produced.
Even the performance can only be higher, not lower!
When they heard this bomb load data, both ambassadors frowned.
This data was completely beyond their expectations. It was not that the bomb load was too high, but that it was ridiculously low.
This is a bomber, and its maximum bomb load is only 2 tons?
You know, it is not surprising that the weight of modern aerial bombs is hundreds of kilograms or even thousands of kilograms. A single warhead (warhead) of a giant aerial bomb weighs one or two tons.
With such a small bomb load, wouldn't it be difficult for it to drop several aerial bombs? What kind of strategic strike capabilities does it have? What kind of bomber is that?
Might as well launch a few rockets and pop out!
"Is the bomb load too low?" Ahmed Hassan twitched his lips, looking helpless.
Not to mention compared to conventional bombers with a bomb load of twenty to thirty tons, even compared to ordinary fighter jets, this bomb load is not enough?
Third-generation aircraft such as the MiG-27 have a bomb load of more than three or four tons, and even higher if externally mounted missiles are included.
This 2-ton bomb load is directly comparable to that of fighter jets during World War II.
Abdul shook his head: "With such a low bomb load, I think it will be difficult to exert much strategic value, right?"
If that's all, Saudi Arabia doesn't have much interest even in long-range unmanned bombers.
Perhaps out of its relationship as a friendly strategic partner of Daxia, Saudi Arabia would spend money to buy a few of them as decorations, so as not to make Daxia lose face.
It seemed that he could see the dissatisfaction in their eyes.
Zheng Lixing took a bite of the dish, chewed it carefully and said, "Ambassadors, do you think the load capacity of these 2 tons is very low?"
"This can't be said to be low...it's just" Abdul was about to complete two sentences.
"I also think its load capacity is very low. The load capacity of a fighter jet is at least five or six tons."
Zheng Lixing took a sip of sake, with a smile on his face: "But...were the payloads of small drones very high before?"
The load capacity of most small drones is only more than ten kilograms or even a few kilograms at most, but they can still exert huge power.
As for this long-range unmanned bomber, its power will not be reduced because of the reduction in load.
Zhang Yuli on the side listened to these explanations and was still immersed in eating food. It was not the time for him to appear yet!
Don't worry.
The fish hasn’t completely bitten the hook yet, so take a walk first!
"However, small drones only need to launch one attack, so the heavy load capacity is not that important."
"Even if the load is only a few kilograms, it is enough to hit the enemy once."
Persian Ambassador Ahmed Hassan, he has considered it more comprehensively, and they are the first country to use this kind of weapon. Naturally, they are very clear about the role of "small drones".
He waved his hand and said with great dissatisfaction: "But if the bomber lacks bomb-carrying capability...how can it have strategic strike capability?"
If precision sniping is required, why send bombers? Fighters are enough!
The goal of bombers is to directly destroy the active forces in this area and destroy valuable targets such as fortresses, fortresses, and production bases, rather than being used to snipe and kill individual enemies.
The scope of use of the two is fundamentally different. If the bomber only launches one attack, the cost will be too high!
"In addition, cruising range is also a huge problem."
What is the remote control range of a small drone? It’s only a few kilometers!
A bomber with a strike range of only a few kilometers, isn't that a huge joke?
This is not a surprise to the friendly countries, it is an existence that can make the whole world laugh out loud.
Listening to this seemingly "very reasonable" statement, Zheng Lixing said bluntly: "What if its cruising range can reach more than 5,000 kilometers?"
This sentence alone made the two ambassadors tremble!
Ahmed Hassan, who had looked disdainful just now, was suddenly filled with shock: "Five thousand kilometers of cruising mileage?"
How many? ?
Can this unmanned bomber have a cruising range of 5,000 kilometers? That's completely different. This TM can hit any country in Europe directly from anywhere in Saudi Arabia and Persia, even Asan is within the strike range of this unmanned bomber.
Before the two of them could react, Zheng Lixing added: "And this long-range unmanned bomber only costs five million US dollars!"
"If the quantity is large, we in Daxia can give you a 20% discount!"
"Only five million?" Abdulton couldn't help it anymore: "How much inventory do you have in Daxia? We in Saudi Arabia will buy two hundred first."
The total amount is only one billion US dollars, and he, the diplomatic plenipotentiary, still has the right to use it.
Just buy two hundred of them first to taste them. As for whether the discount is discounted or not, Saudi Arabia, which has always been a big dog, doesn't care.
After all, what can five million dollars buy? Although it seems like a lot, this amount of money can't even buy an armed helicopter. The price of third-generation main battle tanks is more than millions of dollars.
If you want to buy a fighter jet, you can't even afford a third-generation fighter jet for this amount of money, let alone a fourth-generation fighter jet that costs tens of millions of dollars each.
But now we can get a long-range unmanned bomber with a two-ton bomb load and a strike range of more than 5,000 kilometers?
What's the difference between this and giving it away for free? For this price, even if it exploded in the air, he would have to praise it. The 'fireworks' exploded so beautifully!
What's more, it's a drone!
This means that they don't even need to train pilots, they just need to have people control them remotely.
A bomber pilot usually costs millions of dollars to train, and the talent is only one in a million. How much training costs will this save for the Middle East, which has always been in urgent need of pilots?
"We in Persia also want to order a hundred of these long-range unmanned bombers!" Ahmed Hassan said quickly.
Where can I find such a bargain? They can't afford to suffer!
He is now wondering whether Academician Zheng misread the quotation and quoted US$50 million instead of US$5 million!
This time.
Zhang Yuli, who had been silent just now, finally spoke: "Two ambassadors, don't worry yet!"
"Since this 'long-range unmanned bomber' is expected to take a long time to be mass-produced, if your reservation reaches 5 billion US dollars this time, we can also let you buy a set of anti-aircraft weapons at half price!"
"After all, if you have a strategic strike force, you must also have an air defense force, right?"
"Anti-aircraft weapons?" Abdul frowned and thought for a long time: "It's your Daxia HQ-9"
What anti-aircraft weapons are available in Daxia?
Even the self-developed HQ-9 has many details that are developed based on the experience of Laomaozi S300.
Then why not buy the S300 directly from Lao Maozi? Maybe the price can be easily negotiated.
"You can take a look first!" Zhang Yuli smiled and handed over a parameter and a simplified drawing: "We will be able to deliver this set of weapons in Daxia next year."
This is the Patriot-PCA-3 anti-aircraft weapon previously submitted by the 'Great Wall Watch' organization. After having a complete set of design drawings, it took a year to develop it. This is not too difficult for Daxia, which already has the foundation. .
Saudi Arabia and Persia are big customers, and anti-aircraft weapons are a way to make a lot of money.
Whether the subsequent ‘amphibious assault ships’ and ‘aircraft carriers’ can make dumplings depends on this time!
Although a set of anti-aircraft weapons only costs a few hundred million US dollars, the missiles inside are consumables and can easily cost several million US dollars each.
Each interception requires the consumption of dozens of anti-aircraft missiles, which is a steady stream of money!
When they saw the parameter descriptions and introduction pictures on the drawings, the two ambassadors had many doubts in their hearts.
‘Why is Daxia’s anti-aircraft weapon similar to Yingjiang’s Patriot-3? ’
It's just that they didn't say this directly.
So what if I step on you to cross the river? No one in the world will recognize the so-called ‘military patent’!
After looking at the quotation on the drawing, a set is US$500 million, and after half price, you can buy a set for US$250 million.
Compared to the US$1.2 billion set of Eagle Sauce, it is not much cheaper.
Ahmed Hassan's eyes were full of solemnity: "I want to know what Daxia wants us to do in Persia this time."
"What do we need to pay to get these 'long-range unmanned bombers' and 'air defense weapons'?"
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
Whether it is an anti-aircraft weapon with performance comparable to that of the Patriot-3, or an unmanned bomber, its price can be described as "cheap".
Are you here just for the arms trade? That would be a bit too ‘grand’!
"Dean Zhang, please speak directly." Abdul echoed: "With our relationship, there is no need to be so 'secretive'!"
No one who can hold the position of plenipotentiary ambassador, especially if he is stationed in a country of Daxia's level, is a fool.
If it was just about the arms trade of weapons and equipment, Daxia wouldn't need Zhang Yuli and Zheng Lixing to talk to them. This was totally against common sense.
Judging from past experience, Abdul felt that this should still be about the development of the situation in the Middle East. This may be the real purpose of Daxia and the focus of this dinner.
Hear.
Zhang Yuli put away the smile on his face and poured himself a glass of wine slowly, his eyes sharp: "I need you Saudi Arabia and Persia to hold back Israel and Eagle Sauce!"
"We must not let Yingjiang completely control the Middle East. This is the common interest of all of us."
It must be delayed!
Only in this way can Yingjiang's blood be slowly drained, and everyone can gain the most precious development time.
On the contrary, once the Middle East ends, it will not only be uncomfortable for Daxia, but also Saudi Arabia and Persia will not have a good life.
The world's energy pattern will be firmly in the hands of Eagle Sauce, and Israel will gradually encroach on the entire Arab world.
Just like the people in South America who can sit on that throne, they can only be the 'pious' puppets under Ying Jiang's knees.
"Delay?" Abdul was confused: "How can we delay without going to the end personally?"
It is currently impossible for Saudi Arabia to end the war personally, not even for Persia.
After all, once the two big brothers in the Middle East join the war, it will mean the beginning of the largest Middle East war in history. The entire European and American world will try its best to resist and carry out unprecedented economic and military blockades and attacks.
This is something they simply cannot afford at the moment.
"Then give full play to your strengths and give full play to your specialties."
Zhang Yuli's eyes were bright, and he immediately said: "If Saudi Arabia has money, why not try to use its 'money power' to hold it back?"
“Persia has the greatest influence in this region, so why can’t it produce ‘people’?”
Hear this.
The Saudi ambassador was suddenly enlightened, with a 'mysterious' smile on his lips: "I know what I should do."
"I will report to His Excellency the Crown Prince immediately."
It's not possible to fight Saudi Arabia, but when it comes to 'spending money', no one on earth can compare with them.
Persia could find the men, and they, the Saudis, had the money!
With the two merging with each other, are you still afraid that you won't be able to hold back a mere 'squid'?
Time passes slowly.
Livermore town, inside the main building of LLNL laboratory.
Friday morning.
Lu Ze was holding a cup of coffee in his hand, staring at the screen of his phone and waiting anxiously.
Now, he has a crucial thing, which is the need to be promoted to a C-level employee.
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