Chapter 63 Lin Chenran: It’s expensive for a reason
Hearing this, Mr. Wei also felt that it was worth the 50 million to buy the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine from Mao Xiong.
Who makes it so that Yan Guo doesn't have a high-power tank engine now?
If so, why do we need to import it from Mao Xiong?
"Mr. Wei, I think fifty million dollars may not be enough to satisfy the other party's appetite."
Lin Chenran said calmly.
When Mr. Wei heard this, he was surprised: "Fifty million US dollars can't satisfy the other party's appetite?"
"Well, it's possible. I'll take one step at a time."
Lin Chenran didn't feel confident now.
"There are still about 200 million U.S. dollars. Your 077 Machinery Military Factory shouldn't be able to use them all, right?"
Domestic foreign exchange reserves are currently in short supply.
If you want to introduce relevant technology and equipment from abroad, you need foreign exchange.
"Wei Lao, we still need to introduce a few tank production lines."
"so……"
Lin Chenran became cunning.
"You boy!"
When Wei Lao heard this, he immediately played the emotional card: "Boy Lin, you also know that in order to make way for the national economy, our military has simply tightened its belt to live."
"You..."
But Lin Chenran obviously did not accept that idea: "Mr. Wei, this 250 million U.S. dollars cannot be used. Our imported technology and equipment will cost more than 200 million U.S. dollars."
"We really can't give it to you, and we also support the development of other third-tier military factories in China. We plan to cooperate with the 212 Machinery Military Factory to jointly develop 120mm smoothbore guns."
Although the Saudis in the Camel area disdain the 120mm smoothbore cannon.
But Lin Chenran knows very well that the 120mm smoothbore gun on the Tianqi tank is sufficient at this stage.
Especially delivered to the Yan Kingdom military!
"this……"
"Your 077 Machinery Arsenal still has 50 million U.S. dollars in hand that can be exchanged for fire coins." Since 200 million U.S. dollars are used to purchase various technologies and equipment.
It is not easy for Mr. Wei to "keep an eye on" this part of the funds.
After all, after the Apocalypse tanks from the 077 Machinery Arsenal make a splash in the Camel area, various orders will definitely "float over" like snowflakes.
Yanguo's military cannot "kill the chicken to obtain the egg."
"Anyway, you also need to purchase part of it domestically." Mr. Wei aimed at the remaining 50 million US dollars.
The Yanguo military also needs a batch of foreign exchange (US dollars) to purchase advanced foreign technology and equipment.
Although Lin Chenran felt a little bit reluctant to give up, he knew clearly that for the benefit of the country, sometimes he had to make some sacrifices.
On the black market, one dollar can be exchanged for more than a dozen fire coins; but through official channels, one dollar can only be exchanged for two fire coins.
The difference between the two is as high as five or six times! ! !
In order to promote the development of Yanguo's national defense, Lin Chenran resolutely decided to exchange some of his American knives for Yan coins.
Lin Chenran put on a very reluctant look and said: "Mr. Wei, in order to support the national defense industry, our 077 Machinery Military Factory is willing to spend 50 million US dollars in exchange for Yan coins."
When Mr. Wei heard this, he laughed heartily: "Boy Lin, you are indeed on the right track. Thank you for your contribution to the national defense of the 077 Machinery Military Factory."
Lin Chenran thought to himself: "You don't need to thank me so quickly. The military will also purchase a batch of Apocalypse tanks from us. The price..."
"Jie Jie Jie!!!"
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"Wei Lao, we have negotiated the price of the Apocalypse tank with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Camel Region. One tank costs approximately US$1.5 million."
Lin Chenran said seriously.
"What?" After Wei Lao heard the price, his eyes widened with an expression of disbelief on his face.
"One and a half million dollars? Are you crazy?" He couldn't understand why the Apocalypse tank was so expensive.
Lin Chenran explained calmly: "Mr. Wei, you see you are in a hurry again. "Don't be anxious yet. "
"This price is already very favorable. The Apocalypse tank from our 077 Machinery Arsenal is one of the most advanced tanks in the world.
“We also have to take into account factors such as R&D costs and production costs.”
Wei Lao frowned, thought for a moment and then asked: "What about the price of the military purchase?"
Lin Chenran smiled and replied: "In order to support the development of the national defense industry, the military purchase price is two million yuan."
"How is it possible? How can it be so expensive?"
"The Type 80 tanks are not even that expensive!"
When Mr. Wei heard the price of the Apocalypse Tank, he was instantly furious.
You can purchase one and a half Type 80 tanks at this price.
"Wei Lao, there is a reason to be expensive."
"Although our Apocalypse tank has the same main weapon as the Type 80 tank, using a 120mm smoothbore cannon, our weaponry and equipment system is obviously more luxurious."
"There are also power systems, defensive armor systems, etc. We are far ahead. There is a reason why they are expensive."
"You get what you pay for, and the two million coins are based on the ex-factory price. We also add labor costs."
Lin Chenran explained to Mr. Wei why the Apocalypse tanks from his 077 Machinery Arsenal were so expensive.
Mr. Wei was completely stunned.
I thought to myself: "Two million fire coins plus labor costs, who are you kidding?"
Obviously, an Apocalypse tank costing two million fire coins is too expensive.
Previously, the Yanguo military purchased fifty to one hundred Apocalypse tanks on a small scale.
The conversion is between 100 million yuan to 200 million yuan, which does not include subsequent after-sales maintenance, configuration, etc.
"Boy Lin, you didn't lie to me?"
Mr. Wei once again confirmed whether he heard correctly.
"That's right, Mr. Wei, if the military wants to get the Apocalypse tank in the early stage, the price is two million yuan per unit. Compared with the big dog, one is 1.5 million US dollars, which is a full 50 yuan less. Thousands of dollars of swords.”
“The upfront cost is definitely more expensive if it is shared equally.”
"Didn't I tell you just now that it would cost more than 50 million US dollars for our 077 Machinery Arsenal to introduce the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine from Mao Xiong."
"Xuanwu special steel is very difficult to obtain, and the initial price is very expensive."
"If you look at it, it's two million yuan for an Apocalypse tank. Our 077 Machinery Arsenal doesn't even make any money, and we have to add part of the labor cost."
"Of course, the military will not purchase the Apocalypse tanks from our 077 Machinery Military Factory in the early stage. When the costs are shared equally in the later stage, its price may drop partially."
Lin Chenran gave Yanguo's military two choices.
Or the first batch of Apocalypse tanks coming off the assembly line.
The price of one came to: two million fire coins.
Or wait until the subsequent costs come down.
The price is a little less than the original price, but certainly not a lot less.
This requires Yanguo's military to think about it.
After listening to Lin Chenran's words, Mr. Wei fell into deep thought. Soon, he said slowly: "I need to discuss with other leaders."
"I'll give you the answer later!"
According to those configurations, the Apocalypse tank can compete with the Bristle Bear T72 tank and the Eagle Sauce M1 tank.
Wei Lao had already imagined that there would be endless debates at the high-level military meeting of the Yan Kingdom.
(End of chapter)