Rebirth of Military Workers

Chapter 710

“General, you must know, a model upgrade…”

“Thanks, we know each other too well, you don’t need to talk about these high-sounding reasons, let’s talk about the price first!”

There was no tension between the two of Ibrahim and Zheng Yucheng in their negotiations. They were not even negotiating, as if they were discussing buying and selling Chinese cabbage.

“Have you seen our upgraded version of the tank?” Xie Kai didn’t want to make a price first.

Even if it only adds 200,000 US dollars, the goods will be too expensive and bargain.

“I was making trouble for those anti-tank missiles at the beginning! In addition, you went to college, I am worried that your side will affect the transaction.” Ibrahim said to Xie Kai earnestly.

He is still worried, but he already has a reason to convince President Silly Oki.

Whether Xie Kai goes to college will affect the transaction, this is very important to Ibrahim.

Even the Iraqi Ministry of Defense is worried about this issue.

“Don’t worry, unless I force myself not to come back, otherwise I will not be able to leave this unit in my life.” Xie Kai was moved.

He knew that this product was for his own benefit, but he couldn’t deny that he was still moved.

“That’s good. I didn’t really understand your tank modifications before. Now you can take me to see and give a detailed introduction.” Ibrahim said with a smile.

The people he brought were basically from the logistics department of the Tikrit Division, and they were very familiar with the 359 tank.

Zheng Yucheng and the others did not expect that the other party would be persuaded by Xie Kai so easily. Since the Iraqis proposed to re-understand, naturally there is no reason to refuse, right?

Ever since, I went to the model workshop again.

This time it is no longer a wooden model, but a complete test tank.

“…The new modification, optimizing the battery, and longer battery life… In order to prevent anti-tank missiles from attacking weak areas from the top, the top armor is thickened, and the composite armor material is used, and the defense force can reach the average armor thickness of 420 Millimeter… In terms of engine, the improved diesel engine has a rated power of 780 horsepower, which can increase more powerful power…” Li Ruixiang introduced again.

He was not dissatisfied at all.

The tank in front of you can be said to be the most powerful and advanced tank in the country.

Only it is too expensive.

The 359 tank originally used the 12150ZL V-type 12-cylinder water-cooled exhaust gas turbocharged diesel engine used in the Type 80 main battle tank with a nominal power of 537kW (730 horsepower), a nominal speed of 2000rmin, and a fuel consumption rate of 238gkW·h (175g horsepower). · H).

Now the top is thicker, and the overall weight has increased by more than two tons. If the power is not strengthened, it will naturally not work.

“You didn’t mean to reserve 1000-horsepower engine replacement capacity? Why not just use the 1000-horsepower engine?” an Iraqi lieutenant colonel asked, “This way, the speed will be faster.”

Li Ruixiang was so embarrassed that he didn’t know how to answer when he heard the question why the engine didn’t change 1000 horsepower.

Nima!

If there are 1000 horsepower, who would like to use 780 horsepower?

“Lieutenant Colonel, we can indeed switch to a 1000-horsepower engine. Even the cost of the 780-horsepower engine has increased a lot after the replacement…” Xie Kai also knows what’s going on. The 780-horsepower tank engine is now available. The most stable performance and the most mature technology of the largest power engine in China.

There are more powerful ones, but due to technical reasons, the performance is not stable.

Cannot be used in large quantities.

Otherwise, people are driving the tank and the tank engine breaks down. How can you sell the tank in the future?

“Thanks, what is the price of your tank? How much do you need to add to the upgraded model?” Ibrahim did not know that China does not have a better engine.

Anyway, he is now worried that Xie Kai will kill them.

The price has not increased much, which is acceptable.

Now President Omu has expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the growing foreign debt.

They fought with the Persians. As a result, the neighbors frantically exploited and sold oil to give away the money they brought from the war. However, the large amount of oil in Iraq could not be turned into funds because of the war.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

If you don’t have any money, you won’t have enough confidence.

“It won’t increase the price too much. After all, the structure and other things haven’t moved. It’s just a defense on the top of the turret and an improved engine…” Xie Kai said.

“I need a specific price.”

Zheng Yucheng and others looked at Xie Kai. They didn’t know what Xie Kai’s purpose was.

“Okay, okay!” Xie Kai is a little speechless, why is he so anxious?

At least, you have to look at the shooting first, right?

“An increase of $250,000 per car.” Xie Kai pondered for a moment, this price can no longer be higher.

The selling price of a 359 tank reached US$2.45 million. Even the 99-type three-generation tank, which was developed in China more than ten years later, cost less than US$2.5 million.

It’s already very excessive.

“US.45 million?” Ibrahim looked at Xie Kai in disbelief, “Are you sure?”

“Of course. General, if it weren’t for the rising cost, we wouldn’t even be going to increase the price…” Xie Kai’s words made Zheng Yucheng and others look down on it.

Originally, this was the standard configuration of the previous 359 tank. When the Iraqis first looked at it, this kid kept a hand intently.

When they provided more than two hundred anti-tank missiles, they took out their anti-tank missiles, and it turned out…

250,000 US dollars, although not much, orders for more than 200 vehicles are also tens of millions.

“How about the added top armor? Can you see the test?” Iraqis are not easy to fool around.

Especially related to the safety of Tikrit Division’s armored forces.

“No problem, you can see the effect at our weapon test site.” After Xie Kai asked, Zheng Yucheng and others agreed.

With the construction of the 404 in the past two years, the original weapons test site has been changed because it is too close to the airport.

Xie Kai also entered a new testing ground for the first time.

“General, please look here. Above is the complete top structure of the 359 tank turret. In order to understand the defense capabilities of the top armor more truly, we directly used the top armor in the test field…” Li Ruixiang pointed to the test armor model. .

This is not a model.

It is exactly what the 359 tank looks like from top to bottom.

Even the anti-aircraft guns above are installed on it.

“Very good!” Ibrahim nodded, and the Iraqis who followed him were carefully checking the Chinese test model, fearing that they would cheat them and cheat them.

When the Iraqis finished their inspection, a soldier wearing camouflage uniforms and camouflage on his face entered the test field.

Two of them carried anti-tank missile launchers on their shoulders.

“Live shooting?” Xie Kai asked Zheng Yucheng.

“They didn’t come, and they were going to experiment. The model uses improved composite armor.” Zheng Yucheng introduced to Xie Kai in a low voice, “Our troops use it themselves.”

“Is there an order on it?” Xie Kai asked in surprise.

All along, the above has been dissatisfied with the 404. The source of dissatisfaction is that the price of the 359 tank is too high.

The troops simply can’t afford much equipment.

“We have sold hundreds of vehicles, and the R&D costs have been earned back. In addition, the production technology is mature and the cost has been reduced. We discussed it and added 20% of the profit to the cost price. Price, the size of a regiment provided to the troops for combat experiments…” Zheng Yucheng looked at Xie Kai, afraid that Xie Kai would object.

I didn’t discuss it with Xie Kai before, just because this kid sold weapons and equipment and wanted money.

Domestic troops are not foreign customers, so you can kill them with a big knife.

“Is the price a bit high? Our troops are poor.” Xie Kai asked.

Zheng Yucheng and Wang Guilin both looked at Xie Kai in surprise. They didn’t expect that Xie Kai not only did not object, but felt that the price for the troops was a bit high.

“Why are you looking at me like this? We are engaged in national defense technology, isn’t it to improve national defense capabilities? The advanced equipment developed is useless even for our own troops…” Xie Kai felt a little painful when he thought of this.

The main purpose of the research and development of a country’s weapons and equipment is for national defense.

But the country’s most advanced tanks developed by them can’t be used because the country’s military expenditure is too low.

“If you think so, we can rest assured.” Zheng Yucheng said happily.

The two breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

“Okay, let’s watch the experiment first.” Wang Guilin reminded Xie Kai.

Nearby, the Iraqis are asking about soldiers who are preparing to launch anti-tank missiles, and there are special personnel who are introducing them.

Even though Ibrahim knew that the missile was effective, he had never seen it launched.

The distance is selected in the area of ​​2,000 meters. All preparations are done. The Iraqis also learned in detail about the launch principle and operation method of anti-tank missiles. Under the small red flag commanded on the spot, a missile flew from the opened launch tube When it popped up, in the air several meters away from the launcher, the tail engine ignited, ejected hot flames, flew obliquely toward the sky, and then adjusted downward from the sky, and landed straight on the target.

“Boom~”

The violent explosion caused the eardrums of everyone two kilometers away to hum.

“carry on!”

Before the second anti-tank missile was launched, the originally stationary target quickly moved forward.

The Iraqis’ eyes widened suddenly.

The anti-tank missile was still launched, like the previous missile, showing a parabola and slamming heavily on the target.

After hearing the results of the shooting test, several Iraqis discussed in a low voice. Then a colonel walked up to Ibrahim and said a lot with a serious expression on his face. Even Ibrahim’s face was full of heavy weight. Looking towards the 404 everyone.

“General, is there any question?” Xie Kai asked Ibrahim.

“Thanks, my subordinates think that the improvement of your tank top is very successful…but…” Ibrahim looked at Xie Kai and paused before turning, “The power of this anti-tank missile does not seem to be our imagination. It’s so strong that it can’t even penetrate this top…”