Don't talk about martial arts, I'm a war contractor

Chapter 351 We want to sponsor, KF-41 Big Lynx (please vote for me!)

"You mean the KF-31 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle?"

Xia Yu secretly thought that as expected, with the folk modified version of Weasel shining brightly, the official modernized version finally couldn't bear it any longer.

"I saw this car at the Eurosatory show last year. Its degree of completion is quite high. It is a good car in the eyes of every armor enthusiast."

He raised his voice in cooperation.

However, a good car is a good car. The price is nearly double that of the Weasel S30. There are not many people who can afford the KF-31.

“So what if there’s a better car now?”

A Ming's words made Xia Yu instantly recall what the staff said at the time. They were also developing an extended version. The number of personnel in the troop transport cabin had been increased to 8, which he named KF-31L.

"KF-31 is a small lynx, and we named this new model KF-41 Big Lynx."

Without adding the "L", the name KF-41 is consistent with the KF-51 Black Panther, which satisfies many people's obsessive-compulsive disorder.

If the Germans want to sell Bobcat to them, they are destined to tie up a lot of military industry companies to engage in joint research. That is to say, the body of the car is made of Rheinmetall, and the various subsystems it is equipped with are highly customized. In the end, it has to be selected for production. In magnesium country.

"Mr. Sherlock, do you want to sit on it and try it?"

"Puff~puff~puff~~"

A Ming did not go around in circles and directly stated his intention to invite Xia Yu to Dusseldorf, which was to sponsor the two vehicles of Focus Fire Defense for actual combat.

"A KF-31 is currently available. If Mr. Sherlock is willing, he can take it with him this time. The KF-41 is planned to be exposed and exhibited next year, so in addition to several test vehicles, we have produced another prototype. car."

Today, when infantry fighting vehicles are becoming heavy-duty, it is a very precious opportunity to get first-hand data on the new type of infantry fighting vehicles from the first country to engage in heavy-duty infantry fighting.

Unexpectedly, this time arms manufacturers have also kept pace with the times and sponsored PMC's products to be displayed directly on the battlefield.

"Dong~dong~dong~~"

"Emotionally speaking, no one is unwilling to try out the new infantry fighting vehicle developed by your company, but after all, it involves the company's development positioning. I'm sorry that I can't give an answer right away."

It sounds very laborious, so that can only be the work of the North American branch, and the headquarters marketing planning takes care of other markets.

The first consideration in the sales of weapons and equipment is politics, followed by performance indicators.

It should be similar to weasels and weasels, and when Amin talked to him now about this car, he did not mention it casually. The other party had his own purpose, such as...

It feels so good, isn’t it? Xia Yu likes thick ones.

This vehicle is longer than the Cougar and adopts a 3+8 configuration. The troop transport compartment can seat 8 mechanized infantry. This is not the point. The key is that it has an upgraded 35mm main gun.

"Om~~"

"There are no problems with the power system and main gun. The main reason is that some subsystems are still being debugged and will have to wait two more months for delivery. What do you mean..."

No matter who sells them, they are happy to buy some and then give them all away.

"Of course!"

It’s always good to have more references. As for whether Ji Fire Defense’s promotion of Rheinmetall will affect the business back home, there’s no need to worry.

From 20mm to 30mm, and now to 35mm, it can be said to be one step at a time.

He was trying to whet the other party's appetite, and at the same time, he also wanted to inform his hometown about this matter.

Not only does this company have amazing combat capabilities, but its main battlefield is also relatively low-intensity Afika. Not to mention that they have maintained a record of zero losses in infantry combat vehicle units. It is very impressive to hand over two vehicles to them for testing and promotion. Insurance.

The regular customers who buy Rheinmetall cars are not potential customers from their hometown. As for the big business owners in the Middle East, their behavior is like a mixed bag.

The most suitable choice here has come out, and that is to use a modified version of the weasel to focus on fire defense in Afika.

But is there any difference between a bobcat and a lynx?

"This is the tentative version of KF-41."

Including but not limited to providing RVs, resources, and funds.

The Liebherr D9612 V12 diesel engine began to roar. This civilian engine was adapted for military use, and its burst of power was no less than that of MTU's MT-902 V10 engine.

A Ming said with a smile.

How do you think this can be tested? It's impossible to test it at all. It's impossible to find Zhao Guo, Ying Guo, and Osmium Ross. Looking for Lao Mei seems to be a good choice. Everyone understands why Bradley is so bad and can still produce so many.

"There are potential buyers for these two vehicles, but Jaguar's aggressiveness has given them some hesitation. If both KF-31 and KF-41 are tested in actual combat, their concerns will surely be dispelled."

Having said this, A Ming looked at Xia Yu.

If the boss of Jihuo Defense disagrees with this, it is just wishful thinking on their part, so it is up to the other party to take a stand.

But where can I use it for a week? In three to five days they would have to return to Afika.

Yes, the 35×228mm caliber is the same as the Cheetah’s shells.

That is to say, concentrated fire defense is quite special. Most of the private military contractors with German background are located in the Middle East and Afika. That is to say, the light weapons are not bad. Their best vehicles are only some light armored vehicles, and most of them are pickup trucks. .

In the afternoon of the next day, at the Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Division factory, the person in charge, Hudson, was introducing the lynx to Xia Yu and Hans.

Xia Yu said very officially.

"I understand, I understand, just give me a reply within a week. I happen to be at the headquarters during this time."

Forget about replacing it with the Leopard 2. Compared with this main battle tank, which has been changed again and again, and the price has increased again and again, Rheinmetall is still more confident in their reborn infantry fighting vehicle.

Xia Yu doesn’t know about other industries, but some RV manufacturers will sponsor bloggers and use self-media for product marketing.

This Wotan 35 cannon fired five or six programmable air burst bombs, sending sparks flying on the target board several hundred meters away.

"Dong~dong~dong~~"

Xia Yu then skillfully switched the bullet supply route and fired three or five more rounds of small steel needles.

The T-72M1 in the distance took three solid hits, and its basic armor was cut off by 120mm+ of equivalent penetration resistance.

"Om~~"

Click on the large screen, and the right side of the turret will automatically lift up, revealing two grooves that can accommodate missiles.

"Two Spike anti-tank missiles can be carried here, and drones or loitering missiles can also be installed according to customer needs."

Sitting in the commander's seat, Hudson introduced the function of this subsystem to Xia Yu.

The number of two anti-tank missiles is a bit small, but modularity is a bit interesting.

However, missiles, drones, and cruise missiles are all integrated by Rheinmetall from third parties rather than produced independently.

Of course, being able to sew well is also a strength.

"What about the defense of this car?"

Offense and defense, after understanding the offense, all that's left is defense.

"The KF-41 will be equipped with the AMAP-ADS active defense system before delivery. There is nothing the KF-31 can do."

Hudson said helplessly.

The turrets of the two infantry fighting vehicles are different. The KF-31 cannot be equipped with this active defense system, which is known as the safest, but it can be equipped with a third-party hard-kill active defense system. Maybe it's because people are more expensive. The Germans have always emphasized safety. Their light explosives can't tear down infantry. As for the active defense system, DIME metal explosive powder jets are used to intercept incoming ammunition without causing fragments. Infantry can be unharmed even if they are a few meters away.

It sounds very good, but the price is not expensive.

If it wasn't sponsored, Xia Yu would really not be happy to use this thing.

After the entire vehicle is integrated, the cost of labor and materials alone for a KF-41 exceeds 500 million euros.

The price of the bicycle sold externally is probably 1000 million euros lower!
It can only be said that it is indeed the latest German tank, and ordinary customers really cannot afford it.

This is especially true for the PMC company. Using second-hand goods and picking up junk and refurbishing them is a daily routine. Even 1000 million euros is enough to buy three Bugattis. Why don't you just buy one infantry fighting vehicle?

No boss would be willing to spend such money, but that's not the case for sponsorship.

It can only be said that there are advantages to being No. 1 in non-servers, as other companies are not in the eyes of Rheinmetall.

"Meerkat, how do you feel about getting started?"

Xia Yu asked Hans, who was guest driver.

"This vehicle is really heavy. Even before all the subsystems are installed, it has the full combat weight of a T-64B1M."

It is difficult for the A400M to transport a cougar, let alone a giant lynx. Only countries with C-17 or An-124 can deploy it remotely.

"The key points are good and the key points are safety. I am generally satisfied with the defense of this vehicle. The main gun is not good, but the subsystem is a bit poor."

Xia Yu said bluntly.

"It's enough for the army to go out together. Your four-piece cornet is a bit too extreme."

Anderson was not angry. The armored troops were dispatched in company and platoon units. Two missiles were indeed enough for self-defense. Four missiles were only needed for small squad units.

"That's right. Especially after our company has expanded many times, it will be difficult to fire more than a dozen missiles in one battle."

There are not so many tanks with targets, and the main force for hunting tanks is the company's armed helicopters. There are not many opportunities for tanks to fight against tank armor.

"You have no shortage of people for KF-31. The operation of KF-41 is still a bit difficult to get started. Our company has a list of partners. Do you need it?"

After hearing Xia Yu talk about the company's expansion, Anderson made a timely recommendation.

Weapons and equipment must be used by soldiers. Fighters have test pilots, and armored vehicles naturally have test drivers.

Some of them are in service and some are retired. Kuhn was a test driver for the Cougar back then, but he has never seen either the Little Bobcat or the Big Lynx.

And like Anderson said, the KF-31 can be directly mounted by the Mole crew, but the KF-41 is a bit difficult to handle. Does Xia Yu have to do it himself?

Forget it, it's my duty to write a report to my hometown.

The workload of writing another job for Rheinmetall would be too much. Two cars cost less than 20 million euros, and it was impossible to bribe him, a rich man with ten-digit assets, to work as a "coolie".

So I simply used the person recommended by the other party. It happened that he also wanted to add a German infantry fighting vehicle crew.

"Of course, I need these people's specific resumes."

Xia Yu said to Anderson.

The resume is important because he has other plans.

"It's getting late today, let's go tomorrow. I'll go to your headquarters to talk to Mr. Papage in detail tomorrow morning."

Seeing that it was getting late, Xia Yu confirmed tomorrow's itinerary with the other party.

The chairman is the one who can make the final decision, and his other plans must be supported by the other party.

Then there is the problem of doing two things without doing one thing, and Xia Yu also hopes that Rheinmetall can solve it for him with the newly added enhanced digital team.

Without these two infantry fighting vehicles, Xia Yu's idea is for the company to operate one more Weasel S30. But now that there is sponsorship from a major manufacturer, he simply retires the Weasel S3 to the second line, and still has a setup of 1 rescue, 1 cannon, 2 tanks and 3 steps.

This time, the number of combat employees was greatly increased, only one less than the instructor team was recruited.

But the number of formal employees will have to exceed 100, at least until next year. Next year, the number of people in Genna may exceed ?

It was so cruel that Xia Yu wouldn't dare even think about it.

"Dear, the procedures have been completed today. The total cost of 40 hectares of forest land together with various taxes and fees is 120 million euros."

Liv called Xia Yu that night.

For the price of a 50-foot fishing boat, the initial investment is still very cheap, but later exterior wall maintenance and internal hardware and software installation will cost a few 120 million euros.

Take your time. First, clear out the first floor of the bunker and the tower of the castle to accommodate personnel and equipment.

"Then we'll work together. I'll be in charge of the bunker, and I can just come over from the castle."

Xia Yu knows the division of labor. He is not good at foreign things like castles, but he has a lot of say in bunkers.

"I know I can't count on you for this matter. Just let me do it. Don't forget about the field doctor."

Liv warned Xia Yu again.

"I can't forget, you don't have any recommendations, so I'm looking for help from a big manufacturer."

A Ming said what evil he had done, and found a partner who could not handle the boss to cooperate, but who made him stronger in combat?
If you don’t want a good test promotion to turn into a corpse, then you can only find the No. 1 in the industry.

This was also the first thought in his mind when he saw that video.

Early the next morning, the same Mercedes-Benz Pullman S500 drove Xia Yu and Hans to the Rheinmetall headquarters building.

"Mr. Sherlock, have you thought about it?"

"Yes, Mr. Papage, Focus Fire Defense is willing to accept your company's tank sponsorship, but we have some things that we need your help with."

Xia Yu first agreed and then discussed the price.

"We are willing to accept Rheinmetall's recommendation for the KF-41 crew, but for the eight-man mechanized infantry squad it carries, I want to hire Austrian mountain hunters."

Germany also has a mountain hunting unit, but following the principle of internationalization of formal employees, on the premise that a large number of Germans are used as technical employees, it is best for combat employees to change countries and change their expertise.

After a careful inventory, Xia Yu discovered that Concentrated Fire Defense lacked employees who were good at mountain operations. Ken Ni Ya's deployment performance was okay, but everyone was fighting away from home.

What about changing to someone else’s home stadium later?

So we took this opportunity to recruit 8 mountain hunters and reserve relevant combat forces in advance.

"We have cooperated with Austria in many aspects. I can help you with this. Who else do you need?"

A Ming took out his notepad and took notes while talking. He didn't ask any extra questions.

"A field doctor who is around thirty years old and has good combat qualities, preferably has participated in Médecins Sans Frontières or has peacekeeping experience."

Xia Yu continued.

Anyone who has had one of these two experiences has basically delivered a baby.

Like Liv, who has delivered 10 babies, she has many opportunities to practice.

"anything else?"

(End of this chapter)