Rebirth 99 to become a car giant.

Chapter 885 Oil is exchanged for airplanes, and the selling and selling mode is started.
At major air shows in the world, military products are often the ones that attract the most attention.

Like some civilian airliners, there weren't many people watching.

This year's Lion City Airshow is naturally no exception.

When Daystar Technology's Kunpeng Kunpeng heavy-duty transport aircraft and Scorpion drones and other products appeared on the booth, they immediately attracted the attention of many viewers.

In particular, the emergence of a new heavy transport helicopter model that competes with Sikorsky's CH53 has exceeded many people's expectations.

"Mr. Cao, is your carrier-based version of the heavy transport helicopter finalized so soon?"

As the general manager of AVIC, Zhao Tianling naturally came to the Lion City Air Show today.

AVIC also brought several drones to the exhibition this time, hoping to replicate the glorious moment of Venus Technology.

But Daystar No. 9’s ground-breaking appearance snatched away all the traffic at once.

Immediately afterwards, the appearance of the Kunpeng heavy transport helicopter and the heavy transport helicopter model that matched the CH-53 once again attracted the attention of many people.

But compared with the research and development speed of other products of Daystar Technology, it is a bit unsatisfactory.

"If it goes quickly, everyone will be able to see the first batch of carrier-based heavy transport helicopters by the end of this year."

It will be soon to finally start equipping relevant departments in 2017.

Other flight control systems and other control system-related components also have unique designs.

Now this project is obviously led by AVIC, and Venus Technology is cooperating.

That's why Zhao Tianling was thinking about whether Daystar Technology could arrange more teams to jointly develop this project and try to shorten the time by one or two years.

"We are cooperating in the development of all aspects. It may be difficult to significantly change the schedule."

"AVIC has established processes for developing new products, right?"

It can be said that these two products are definitely developed very successfully as dual-use products for both military and civilian use.

This kind of happy trouble is left to the user unit to deal with.

This is also the reason why the United States is very afraid.

For example, countries such as Persia, North Korea, and China are actually willing to spend money to purchase a batch of heavy transport helicopters.

Of course, with regard to the overall performance of these two helicopters, it is difficult to say which one is better.

Zhao Tianling spoke out his true thoughts while chatting.

Normally, AVIC would definitely want to take this kind of project into its own hands, and relevant departments would be more willing for AVIC to develop this type of product.

However, the system of AVIC and Daystar Technology are completely different. There are some advancement steps that no one dares to change easily.

It can be said that its use is wider than that of CH-47.

These products not only have unique military uses, but are also useful in various aspects such as emergency rescue and disaster relief.

Your performance is better than mine, your price is lower than mine, and your after-sales service is more thoughtful.

Of course, these two similar products developed by Daystar Technology must have undergone many modern transformations.

"The design is almost finalized, and the next step is to produce prototypes for testing."

This project is led by AVIC and co-developed by Daystar Technology.

To put it bluntly, the performance of these two helicopters from Daystar Technology is one generation more advanced than the original versions of Boeing and Sikorsky.

The large-scale strategic bomber project developed by both parties to benchmark the United States' B-2 stealth bomber has been officially launched.

Although the CH-53 is mainly used as a ship-based heavy transport helicopter, it can also be used on land.

“Finally, after making certain adjustments based on the test results, we can start preparing for mass production.”

How could Boeing and Sikorsky accept this kind of thing?

You know, as heavy transport helicopters developed by Boeing and Sikorsky, these two products are equipped in many countries around the world.

For example, the consumption of high-end carbon fiber has increased significantly, which has not been reflected before.

Isn't this going to ruin my job?

However, due to the relatively high price, many countries cannot afford it even if they want to buy it.

According to the current plan, the final design will be finalized next year, and the first prototype will roll off the production line the year after that.

Another example is the improvement of engine power performance, which can also be regarded as the strength of Venus Technology.

Cao Yang looked at Zhao Tianling, and there was obviously something in what he said.

The meaning of development is also very different.

Of course, more often than not, some countries want to buy, but others won’t sell.

"Mr. Cao, the research and development speed of Daystar Technology is so fast. Can the schedule of the new projects we cooperate with be adjusted accordingly?"

According to normal speed, this is already very fast.

The final decision on which one to choose can only be made based on the actual use needs of the respective units.

A product like the B-2 is considered a strategic bomber. Compared with the Skyhawk UAV, which is just a product with a similar appearance to the B-2, the development difficulty is obviously still significantly different.

Otherwise, after decades, there will be no substitute products to take their place.

Work is carried out step by step, and even if some problems arise, no one needs to take responsibility.

But if you change the existing process and shorten some time, there will be no problem in the end, and everyone will be happy.

But if something unexpected happens, the person who promoted the change may be held responsible.

At the least, they were criticized and punished one by one, but at the most serious, they were kicked out directly.

In this case, naturally few people are willing to take risks.

Therefore, even if the technical reserves have almost met the requirements, the final development speed will not be particularly fast.

It is obviously impossible within AVIC to develop heavy transport helicopters at the speed of Venus Technology.

As the general manager, Zhao Tianling is well aware of this situation.

He was not stupid, and he naturally understood what Cao Yang said.

However, he couldn't give an immediate reply for the time being. After all, it involved such an important change and he couldn't make the decision alone.

Besides, there are so many people talking now, so it’s not appropriate to talk too much.

"Mr. Cao, I will communicate with you internally about this matter later."

In the end, Zhao Tianling could only end the topic with Cao Yang like this.

The Venus Technology platform is becoming more and more lively.

Many people from the Lion City also came to visit this air show.

Especially the exaggerated way that Venus No. 9 fell from the sky attracted the interest of many viewers.

Tickets for this year's Lion City Airshow have become much tighter.

"Ivanchuk, look at the model displayed by Daystar Technology. Its appearance is exactly the same as our CH-53."

"But they will definitely upgrade the fuselage materials and avionics systems. When the time comes, everyone will think that their products are more advanced than our CH-53."

"The domestic purchase quantity of CH-53 in the United States is basically saturated, and there is no particular demand."

"Now the company mainly relies on some export sales to support the sales of CH-53."

"If Daystar Technology messes up like this, export sales will be completely out of the question."

"Even if some countries still come to us to buy, they will try their best to lower the price, which will ultimately have a huge impact on our profits."

Stephens naturally came to the Lion City Air Show today.

After all, Sikorsky's products are now targeting markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Europe and North America have already developed it.

However, since arriving in the Lion City yesterday, Stephens’ ears have been filled with all kinds of news related to Daystar Technology.

There's no good news here for Sikorsky.

Especially after seeing the actual Kunpeng heavy transport helicopter and the CH-53 model with his own eyes today, Stephens felt even worse.

As long as Daystar Technology successfully produces these two heavy-duty transport helicopters, other medium-sized and small helicopters will not be a problem.

Stephens doesn’t think these Chinese manufacturers will give up on these markets.

But in that case, it would be almost a disaster for Sikorsky.

All international markets will become very chaotic because of China's helicopter exports.

They don't have any confidence in comparing prices.

"Daystar Technology is plagiarizing, plagiarizing without any sense of shame."

"We absolutely cannot tolerate this happening."

Ivanchuk naturally understands Stephens's mood.

The things that the other party is worried about are also the items that he is worried about.

"Not to mention that we have not applied for patents for many products. Even if some of them have applied for patents before, decades have passed and the patents have expired."

Stephens' words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Ivanchuk.

He naturally understands this truth.

I was just too angry, so I spoke indiscriminately.

But he knew this wouldn't solve any problems.

The end customer will not care whether the helicopters produced by Daystar Technology infringe on Sikorsky's patents.

Even the more similar Daystar's products are to Sikorsky's, the more customers feel reassured.

Thinking of this, Ivanchuk felt panicked.

"The existence of companies like Daystar Technology completely undermines existing international rules. We cannot allow this situation to exist."

The ass decides the head.

Although Ivanchuk still admires Daystar Technology deep down, when it comes to his company's interests, he must suppress Daystar Technology as his main opponent.

Even this threat is greater than other counterparts in the United States.

After so many years of running-in, the competition among domestic counterparts in the United States is no longer so fierce. Everyone has almost divided the cake.

But internationally, Venus Technology won't discuss dividing the cake with you at all. They will overturn the table and directly smash your job.

Sikorsky would definitely not be able to accept this kind of thing.

“We are definitely not the only company that doesn’t want to watch the brutal development of Daystar Technology.”

"Ivanchuk, I think this matter can be discussed with Boeing, Space Exploration Technology Corporation and other related companies."

"Let's see how we can stop the rise of Daystar Technology together."

Stephens is currently unable to come up with any specific response plan.

After all, last year, a bunch of companies in the United States took action together and included all companies in the Nanshan Group as targets of suppression.

It can be said that the cards that can be played on the surface have basically been played.

Even among the cases of suppression of Chinese companies in the United States, there is no more ruthless tactic than the suppression of Nanshan-type companies.

It is a pity that Daystar Technology is still developing well under such a strong repressive policy.

This is a little discouraging.

"People from Boeing are also here. Their CH-47 has been taken over by the Kunpeng heavy transport helicopter. There have been no export orders for more than a year."

"Their Starlink project was also forced to give up because of the rapid development of Venus Technology's Starlink."

"It can be said that Boeing definitely hates Daystar Technology more than we do."

When Stephens said this, Ivanchuk did not hesitate any longer.

Although Boeing is also a competitor of Sikorsky, the conflict between the two is not the main conflict now.

……

Just when most colleagues were envious and jealous, thinking about how to deal with Daystar Technology, after receiving a group of special customers, Zhao Siyu and Cao Yang came to the conference room to report on an important project in private.

"Mr. Cao, after the team from Persia visited our Kunpeng, they are interested in purchasing it on a large scale."

"But they can't afford that many dollars to buy it, so they want to use oil to pay for it."

This matter was a bit big, and Zhao Siyu himself definitely couldn't make up his mind, so after receiving the contact from the other party, he immediately made a separate report to Cao Yang.

Only after agreeing to this general direction does it make sense to discuss other contract details and prices.

Otherwise, there would be no conditions for discussion.

Venus Technology also helped Persia launch a reconnaissance satellite before, but at that time it was paid in US dollars, so there was no problem it faces now.

But now people have a bigger appetite and want to buy more helicopters, so naturally they are reluctant to spend their limited dollars on these places.

Taking this opportunity to find some sales for domestic crude oil will kill two birds with one stone for Persia.

It’s okay to even make some concessions on price.

After all, the price of crude oil varies every day, and the gap between the extraction cost and sales price of crude oil is very large.

Even if Venus Technology sells Kunpeng heavy transport helicopters at a relatively high price, Persia is not completely uninterested.

"If we pay with crude oil, we don't have the qualifications and qualifications to transport crude oil at all, right?"

Although Nanshan Chemical also consumes a certain amount of crude oil as raw materials for chemical materials every year, the demand is relatively small.

More often than not, Nanshan Chemical purchases some primary raw materials directly from other companies and then processes them again.

If Persia wants to trade crude oil this time, the quantity involved will definitely be relatively large.

Nanshan Chemical itself cannot be consumed.

The most critical thing is the qualification to import crude oil, which not everyone has.

Even if the Nanshan system is very powerful, it may not be able to change this situation.

"I don't think this is a big problem. As long as the general direction is determined, we can communicate with domestic oil companies and entrust them to handle it."

"We can even directly resell the relevant crude oil to the other party, and we can just collect RMB domestically."

When Zhao Siyu said this, Cao Yang thought it made sense.

Although Daystar Technology has exchanged crude oil from Persia, it does not mean that it has to deal with these things by itself.

You can just resell it as a product.

It's nothing more than to get some benefits.

The wool comes from the sheep, and eventually this part of the benefits must be recovered from Persia.

For Persia, the sales price and cost price of crude oil are two different things.

Therefore, they are relatively flexible and will not be unable to even talk about it.

"In this case, I agree with this general direction."

"I just don't know what the appetite is in Persia. How many Kunpeng heavy transport helicopters do you want to purchase at one time?"

Others dare not do business with Persia casually, but Cao Yang is not afraid.

Anyway, Nanshan Group companies no longer have any business to do in the United States.

Venus Technology also launched satellites to Persia before.

With such a big market, it would be a pity to give up.

Even not only Kunpeng, but also some other products can be considered for sale to Persia.

"The other party has not yet given an accurate number, but they have revealed that if the plan is suitable, they will purchase at least dozens of them, and even a number that exceeds our expectations."

Zhao Siyu is so active in communicating and coordinating because the pie drawn by Persia is more exciting.

Dozens or even more, this is already a very large order for the heavy transport helicopter market.

"Bulk crude oil sales generally come with discounts, especially in this barter method, which gives you more room for price negotiation."

"Although our Kunpeng heavy-lift transport helicopters are not very expensive in China, the situation will definitely be different if they are sold in the international market."

"What we discussed before was international sales orders, and the minimum unit price should not be less than US$3500 million."

"Now that Persia wants to barter and use crude oil to offset the payment, the price is not as simple as $3500 million."

Cao Yang didn't start a company for charity.

Especially the transaction with Persia will cause a lot of trouble.

Even if they are selling only transport aircraft, which can be said to be civilian products, some people will not tell you so much truth.

If you make a deal with Persia, some people think you are guilty of original sin, and there is no use in explaining it.

Although Daystar Technology is not afraid of other people's small actions, there is a price to deal with these small actions.

These costs must naturally be made up from the transaction.

"Mr. Cao, that's what I think."

Zhao Siyu was naturally able to roughly understand some of Cao Yang's thoughts.

He himself had no intention of doing charity.

"Although the current crude oil price is not the highest point in history, it is not low either."

"We directly ask the other party to give a big discount, but they may be reluctant."

"But if there is no discount, it will definitely be unfair to us."

"Today, the price of the same type of CH-47 sold by Boeing to European customers is basically around US$1.2 million per unit."

"Our cost and selling price are lower than the CH-47, so as long as we can actually get a sales price of US$5000 million per unit, it is completely acceptable."

"As long as Persia can accept an appropriate discount based on the existing crude oil price, and then convert it to a price of 5000 million U.S. dollars for bartering, when we finally transfer the order to a domestic oil company, there will basically be no What a huge loss.”

"After all, the crude oil purchased by domestic oil companies is not very cheap, nor is the quality very good."

Zhao Siyu quickly gave some plans.

Cao Yang was not in the mood to know too much about the details of the plan.

As long as the general direction is grasped, Daystar Technology can ultimately gain more benefits, and he agrees to this transaction.

After getting Cao Yang's nod, Zhao Siyu immediately contacted the other party.

Of course, both parties need to conduct some reports and discussions on this matter, and there is definitely no way to give an immediate result that day.

But by the last day of the air show, various conditions were almost settled.

The Persians were very worried that this kind of business would be disrupted by the United States in the future, so they took advantage of Venus Technology's willingness to accept the crude oil-for-aircraft plan and signed a large order for 100 aircraft in one go.

70 of them are Kunpeng heavy transport helicopters, and the other 30 are carrier-based heavy transport helicopters that have not yet been mass-produced.

This is also the first time that Venus Technology has received a formal order after borrowing the shape of the CH-53.

It is absolutely rare to receive an order for 30 aircraft before the product even comes off the production line.

In particular, this order was not given by the relevant departments of China, but an order from foreign trade.

Although the two parties did not hold any high-profile signing ceremony, such heavy news certainly could not be concealed.

"Mr. Cao, did you really sell 100 heavy transport helicopters to Persia?"

Zhao Tianling was well-informed and immediately found Cao Yang to confirm the situation.

Although some orders from various companies were exposed at the air show in the past few days, they were not particularly big and had no impact.

But this order from Daystar Technology is different.

On the one hand, the sales target is very sensitive, and it is a relatively special country called Persia.

In addition, they sell heavy transport helicopters, a product that only the United States and polar bears in the world could produce in the past.

Furthermore, the transaction amount involved is relatively large. For 100 helicopters, that would be a large order of at least several billion dollars.

For the international arms trade market, an order worth several billion dollars is already considered a large order.

For Huaxia, if this kind of order is placed among all historical orders, the transaction volume can enter the TOP10.

No wonder Zhao Tianling was so surprised.

Originally, he thought that this year's Lion City Airshow would just go by, but he didn't expect such a big surprise to happen on the last day.

(End of this chapter)