Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1838 The Unsinkable Island

No matter how expensive a sports car is, it cannot sell a main battle tank.

The price of the most expensive sports car in the world in the 21st century is less than 880 million, and the cost of building an Arjun in India is more than [-] million US dollars.

Yes, don't worry about which price is higher, Arjun was pulled out to black India.

The Mercury engine is a high-performance aeroengine specially developed by Nyasaran Aviation for the Southern African Air Force. Its first three generations of engines are all air-cooled star-type, and the fourth-generation engine is changed to liquid-cooled in-line, with an unprecedented power of 950 horsepower. For the first time, the ammunition load of the "Hailstorm" fighter has exceeded 500 rounds, and it can also carry a [-] kg aerial bomb. Its performance is second to none in the world.

In addition to the engine, more advanced technologies have been applied to the "Hailstorm". It is the world's first all-metal fuselage fighter, and only the control wing is covered with fabric.

The retractable landing gear, two 12.7 mm caliber aviation machine guns, and if an auxiliary fuel tank is installed, it can completely perform escort missions for large long-range four-engine bombers.

In fact, it’s okay even if you don’t add auxiliary fuel tanks. The Southern African Air Force has now broken through the aerial refueling technology. After the breakthrough of this technology, the Southern African Air Force can theoretically carry out global operations without being limited by the combat radius.

Of course, you can't go through such a toss, the pilot can't stand the plane, and the cost of training a pilot is more expensive than a plane. Even if Southern Africa has the world's largest number of pilots with the highest quality, it can't be wasted like this.

Itano Balbo is smart, a few months ago he knew nothing about the Air Force, and now he is the fastest pilot in the world.

This kind of learning ability is also quite terrifying. Because of the increasing understanding of the Air Force, Itano Balbo has more and more awe of southern Africa.

Leaving Sidney Milner's office, Itano Balbo returned to the hotel where he lived in the Lord's car.

This is a lord car using the latest 12-cylinder engine, which is only available in southern Africa in the world.

Lord cars have always been known for their luxury and performance. The interior decoration must be perfect according to the current standard. Lying on a comfortable leather sofa, you can hear the continuous roar of the engine, no matter from which aspect, Lord cars all fit perfectly with Itano Balbo's aesthetic.

It's a pity that the speed limit in Pretoria makes the 12-cylinder engine unable to exert its full strength, but fortunately, the comfort is still very good.

Of course, even if the accelerator is pressed to the bottom, it is estimated that Itano Balbo does not have much special feeling. The feeling of pushing the back of the car is completely indifferent to the pilot.

For the city of Pretoria, Itano Balbo has a refreshing feeling. Unlike those cities in Italy with a long history and profound heritage, Pretoria is too young, and there is no such mottled here The old ancient city walls, the castle with no big trees covering the sky and the deep courtyard, most of the buildings in this city are as vibrant and cheerful as the people in this city.

To be honest, Itano Balbo actually didn't like the history and heritage that the people of the Old Continent were proud of, but preferred the innovation of Pretoria.

Of course, Pretoria is not without background. The city is full of parks and squares, and cultural facilities such as museums, libraries, theaters, and cinemas can be seen everywhere. The magnificent Crown Stadium and City Garden Stadium can make Itano even more Balbo easily forgot the dilapidation and vicissitudes of the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Yes, in the eyes of Itano Balbo, the half-collapsed Colosseum can only be used to remember the once powerful.

And Pretoria represents hope for the future.

"Sooner or later, we will build Rome like Pretoria." When he said this, Itano Balbo himself felt a sense of absurdity.

Isn't it the saying "all roads lead to Rome"?

But why does Itano Balbo feel like all roads lead to Pretoria?
"God would be jealous of the advantages of the southern Africans—" Balbo's deputy, Major General Rudolfo Graziani, lamented that he served in the Italian North African colonies, which were also African, and there was still a gap between the North African colonies and southern Africa.

Of course, if Rudolfo Graziani knew that the land in North Africa also contained oil no less than Port Elizabeth, then Rudolfo Graziani would not say so.

It's a pity that only Rock knows about oil in the whole world.

"No matter how powerful southern Africa is, it is just the next United States. The center of the world is still the Mediterranean Sea. This will never change." Balbo has the inexplicable self-confidence that belongs to the Italians. I just don't accept it.

"The French are also in Pretoria. Do you want to cause some trouble for the French?" Rudolph didn't like the French. Italy's North African colony bordered the French North African colony, and there were constant quarrels on weekdays.

"The biggest trouble for the French is the French themselves. We have already taken the lead in the arms race. Now we only need to go forward according to our plan, so that we can maintain our leading position." Stay a little longer in Pretoria to learn more about Southern Africa.

Now is not 20 years ago, any ambitious country in the world will not ignore southern Africa.

Southern Africa left the Commonwealth, and the Italians were also ecstatic. Without the help of Southern Africa, the United Kingdom could not support itself. This was also evident in the Mediterranean.

When Southern Africa was still in the Commonwealth, the Mediterranean Squadron of Southern Africa and the Mediterranean Squadron of the Royal Navy held regular joint exercises in May and June every year.

This also causes the countries around the Mediterranean Sea to be nervous in May and June every year, especially for Italy. In May and June every year, the Italian Navy is in a state of first-level combat readiness.

Although the joint exercise will still be held as scheduled after Southern Africa secedes from the Commonwealth, it is no longer possible for the two Mediterranean fleets to cooperate as closely as before. Suspicion is like a thorn, once planted, it will take root and germinate. The Commonwealth is a loss for the United Kingdom, but it is a good thing for other countries outside the United Kingdom.

Back at the Rhodesia Hotel in the city center, the huge orange, white and blue tricolor flag hanging on the front of the hotel made Balbo feel in a trance for a moment. It has been a long time since the National Day of Southern Africa, but this flag has not been taken down. New ones will be replaced every week, the Rhodes family is really rich.

When Balbo got out of the car, Paul Renault was saying goodbye to Ida at the door of the hotel.

Balbo is not surprised. Ada is of French descent and the only female minister in southern Africa. If Paul Reynolds ignores this relationship, then Paul Reynolds is not a qualified politician.

In front of Ada, Paul Reynolds must have been personable. He smiled and helped Ada open the car door, and watched Ada's car leave. When he turned his head and saw Balbo, he was instantly as cold as ice.

"Hello, Paul, the weather is nice today, I hope you are in a good mood." Balbo greeted Renault with a smile, everyone's competition is competition, we are all civilized people, we must be polite.

"I'm in a good mood every day, especially when I don't see some annoying guys." Paul Renault was not in a good mood. He should have known that Italy and Southern Africa had reached a cooperation agreement, and Pretoria actually No big deal, news travels fast.

"Hahahaha, I know you are jealous of me, but it's okay, I forgive your offense, because I am a generous person." Balbo didn't take it seriously, the stinginess of the French has put France in a passive position more than once, It's a pity that the French never learn their lesson.

"Two 'Madagascar' class aircraft carriers and four 'Veneto' class battleships, are you sure that with the strength of Italy, you have the ability to complete this plan at the same time?" Paul Renault is indeed jealous, the French Navy's shipbuilding plan, It really pales in comparison to Italy.

The "Madagascar" class aircraft carrier is actually an upgraded version of the "Elizabeth" class aircraft carrier. Southern Africa has already seceded from the Commonwealth. " instead.

Madagascar is the number one island in Africa and the fourth largest island in the world. The use of this name in southern Africa has a profound meaning. For southern Africa, an aircraft carrier is an island that will never sink.

"Whether it can be completed is our business in Italy. Keep your eyes open and watch. There can only be one strongest country in the Mediterranean." Balbo is still self-aware.

"Yes, but it will only be France!" Renault will not lose to anyone.

When Balbo and Renault were chatting, Ada had already arrived at Sidney Milner's office.

"Ma'am, you make it difficult for me—" Sidney Milner respected Ada, not only because of the relationship between Ada and Rock.

Ada is no vase.

As the female finance minister of southern Africa, Ada is also a financial giant in southern Africa. She has shares in multinational companies such as Rand Bank, Rhodesian Bank, and Nyasaland Corporation. She can mobilize hundreds of millions of funds at any time. Although there is a gap between the top rich men like Rock and Stoudemire, they are no worse than Henry and Owen.

Yes, although Henry didn't want to admit it, Fawalt Steel Group has gradually fallen behind compared with the two big companies in Nyasaland and Rhodesia.

However, Henry is not worried. The significance of steel to industry does not need to be emphasized. As long as Fawalt Steel Group is firmly controlled, Henry has enough right to speak.

"Sidney, we make some concessions from the contract, but we will get compensation from other aspects." Ada will not do business at a loss.

(End of this chapter)