Chapter 78: The initial investment in research and development of the Type 80 tank is only 20 million?
As soon as Lin Chenran stepped into the office of 077 Machinery Arsenal, Mr. Zhu couldn't wait to follow him in.
"Mr. Zhu, you..."
Lin Chenran looked at Mr. Zhu in surprise.
Zhu Lao's face was full of exhaustion, but there was a hint of excitement and expectation in his eyes.
"Chen Ran, have you really got a 760-horsepower four-stroke V-12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine?"
Zhu Lao asked eagerly, his voice was a little hoarse, obviously he had just experienced a lot of travel and travel.
Lin Chenran was stunned for a moment, and then understood Mr. Zhu's intention.
It turned out that Zhu Lao learned that the 077 Machinery Arsenal had reached a cooperation with the Ural Locomotive and Rolling Stock Factory Design Bureau and spent US$62 million to purchase the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine technology and production line.
Zhu Lao hurriedly came from the 617 Machinery Military Factory, hoping to allow their Type 80 tanks to use this advanced engine.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhu, we have indeed successfully purchased this tank technology."
Lin Chenran replied with a smile, his tone full of confidence.
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhu Lao's eyes, and he quickly asked: "Then have you considered applying this technology to other tank models? For example, our Type 80 tank!"
Lin Chenran thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Of course we have considered it, but further research and improvement on the engine is needed to ensure that it can adapt to different tank models."
Mr. Zhu nodded with satisfaction, a pleased smile on his face.
Although this tank engine technology is relatively backward in the hands of Mao Xiong.
But in the Yan Kingdom, it was first-class powerful.
Yan Guo currently does not have such powerful tank engine technology.
The introduction of a 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine directly filled this gap.
In fact, Mr. Zhu was not very willing to come to the 077 Machinery Military Factory at first.
077 Machinery Arsenal and 617 Machinery Arsenal are competitors.
The Apocalypse tank and the Type 80 tank are competing products, but the Yanguo military chose the Type 80 tank instead of the Apocalypse tank.
One of the important reasons is that the Apocalypse tank is expensive, but there is another key factor - the Apocalypse tank engine problem.
The engine problem has now been resolved.
When the two tanks are compared together, you will find that except for the Type 80 tank which is comparable to the Apocalypse tank in terms of firepower, it lags far behind in other aspects.
Therefore, under the hint of the senior management of 617 Machinery Military Factory, Zhu Lao had to shamelessly come to the 077 Machinery Military Factory in Linjiang Province to discuss with Lin Chenran whether he could convert the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V- 46 diesel engine installed on the Type 80 tank.
Zhu Lao scratched his head in embarrassment. He also knew that what he was doing was a bit unethical, but it was also a helpless move.
"well"
Zhu Lao sighed deeply, feeling very guilty.
Lin Chenran saw Mr. Zhu's difficulty. He waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "Mr. Zhu, it's okay. Everything is for the country! I understand your difficulty, don't take it too seriously."
Then, Lin Chenran said jokingly: "Even if our Apocalypse tank is built, the military will split it into multiple parts for one penny and use it. They will not have the funds to purchase the second-generation main battle tanks from our 077 Machinery Arsenal on a large scale. "
"The Type 80 tank from your 617 Machinery Military Factory fully meets the needs of the military."
There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it is cheap; secondly, the performance of this tank is pretty good; lastly and most importantly, this tank was blessed by Mr. Zhu.
Therefore, the Yanguo military is of course willing to purchase it!
They do not have a large amount of military spending to support the development of more advanced weapons and equipment, and their country has a vast territory that needs to be defended. Therefore, they chose the more cost-effective Type 80 tank as transitional equipment.
After Zhu Lao heard this, his face turned slightly red.
There was no way, who told Lin Chenran to tell the truth?
The 617 Machinery Military Factory really "picked up a dead chicken."
Seeing Zhu Lao's reaction, Lin Chenran quickly covered his mouth and explained: "Zhu Lao, I didn't say anything, and you didn't hear anything."
He began to completely deny what he had said.
Zhu Lao directly interrupted Lin Chenran's "funny".
In fact, Zhu Lao came to the 077 Machinery Arsenal for two purposes.
First, he wanted to ask Lin Chenran about the situation: Can the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine be sold to the 617 Machinery Arsenal and used in the Type 80 tank?
The final result made Mr. Zhu very satisfied.
Because Lin Chenran agreed to provide this powerful engine to the 617 Machinery Military Factory to equip their Type 80 tanks.
Zhu Lao's second task is related to overseas arms sales.
In fact, it is not just the top management of 617 Machinery Arsenal, but the entire third-tier military factories in Yan Kingdom who are envious and eager for the successful arms sales of 077 Machinery Arsenal.
Especially when I learned that the 077 Machinery Military Factory had reached a cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Kingdom in the Camel Region, this envy became even stronger.
Although the specific amount of cooperation is not yet clear, when it comes to Saudi Arabia in the camel region, people know that this cooperation must involve huge amounts of money.
After all, the saying "With a piece of cloth above my head, I am the richest in the world" is not just an empty phrase.
"Mr. Zhu, your 617 Machinery Military Factory is the top tank manufacturer in the country. You should not be short of orders!"
Lin Chenran looked at Mr. Zhu and asked with confusion.
Although the military expenditures of the Yan Kingdom have been reduced, resulting in a decline in arms orders, the 617 Machinery Military Factory, as a long-established tank manufacturer in the Yan Kingdom, should have no shortage of orders!
After all, with Mr. Zhu’s status and ability, it should be easy to win these orders.
Thinking of this, Lin Chenran couldn't help but sigh: "With Mr. Zhu here, everything can be done easily!"
After hearing Lin Chenran's words, Mr. Zhu shook his head in confusion and said, "Boy Lin, do you think so too?"
Lin Chenran nodded and replied matter-of-factly: "Originally, there are only a few major tank manufacturers in the country."
He thought to himself that big factories have advantages. With advanced technology, excellent design teams and good reputation, most domestic tank orders will be monopolized by big factories like 617 Machinery Military Factory.
However, Mr. Zhu suddenly laughed, his laughter hearty and heroic. He then said: "Boy Lin, you have to know that this time the military's second-generation main battle tank bidding, even if our 617 Machinery Military Factory wins the bid, we can only get a sum of 20 million from the military. Upfront capital investment.”
After saying that, Mr. Zhu quietly observed Lin Chenran's reaction, with a hint of smile and expectation in his eyes.
After Lin Chenran heard the news, he was instantly startled, his eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief: "What?"
Lin Chenran's voice raised an octave and asked: "Only 20 million in the early stage?"
His eyes were full of confusion and shock, looking at Mr. Zhu, not believing what the other party said!
"A beautiful sword or a fiery coin?" Lin Chenran asked immediately, with a nervous look on his face.
If it's a beautiful sword, it's barely acceptable, but if it's a flame coin, it's really too much.
Although the Type 80 tank is not considered the top of the line among second-generation main battle tanks, it was only given 20 million for research and development in the early stage, which is really unacceptable.
"What do you think?"
Mr. Zhu asked directly.
(End of chapter)