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

Chapter 374: Take it, take it, make a lot of money (please vote for me!)

The incident happened suddenly, so the response speed is already very good.

Xia Yu hadn't taken advantage of Paul, so he should have arrived in Zatech around the same time as them.

The Gulfstream G650 is currently replenishing fuel, and the two pilots will return as soon as it is full.

"The loss of the CN-235 transport aircraft is a loss, but we have deployed a total of two tankers in Afika. Since we do not station new tankers locally, the only one we can count on is ARES."

Gabriel talked about ARES, and Xia Yu had also experienced the services of this PMC company, which specializes in logistics.

In the field of aerial refueling, they operate two C-135FRs in Afica and Europe. After all, not all national air forces are equipped with tankers, but the training several times a year in this regard cannot be run.

The unit price of hiring a military contractor will be a little more expensive, but since you don’t need to operate the tanker yourself, the cost-effectiveness becomes very high.

This means that it is better to rent than to buy. The centralized fire defense has just left this stage and is ready to eat this unlucky C-135FR.

Of course, tungsten lanthanum can also be picked up, and a second-hand IL-78 only costs 1500 million US dollars.

"But the problem now is that I'm afraid that the mainland will let you take the CN-235 transport plane with you."

Lao Jia knows politics.

It felt like a square and heavy piece of metal was stuffed into the palm of his hand, and Gabriel understood it instantly.

Therefore, the Soviet tanker can be directly PASSed, and the American tanker (Hose used by the Eagle Sauce Navy), which can be both soft and hard, is more suitable.

Xia Yu doesn't plan to open an air refueling station. One is enough for his own use, so this opportunity is just right.

"As for this C-135FR airframe being old and having structural damage, there will be no problem as long as it is not used under high intensity, right?"

Those with salvage value will be repaired.

Gabrielle echoed.

"Yes, we recently acquired two F-16s from York. The aircraft carrier museum is officially open for business. We also have 2 Super Etendards, 4 F-4 Phantoms, 4 MiG-29s for operation, and one aerial refueling aircraft. This function greatly relieves battery life anxiety.”

Xia Yu finally spoke.

This week, he will stay in Ndjabergina to assess the damage of these aircraft of the Tsar Air Force.

The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain, so just disassemble the accessories directly!
"Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, what if Concentrated Fire Defense is willing to take over?"

The field maintenance team from Gola, together with Xia Yu, estimated the direct losses caused by the hurricane for the Zha Tech Air Force.

The CN-235, which is still in production today, sells for more than 3000 million U.S. dollars each first hand, and the second-hand accident machine from Laoguo sells for 300 million dollars.

"Wow~Wow~~"

As long as the public relations is in place, it won't be a problem for him to get it at half the price. He can sell it for five to six million.

But he has no say in this matter, and only the local side can make the decision.

"You want this C-135FR?"

Xia Yu had already been mentally prepared for this. A small transport plane was always easier to deal with than a tanker.

"Ok?"

Not long after the Gulfstream G650 left, the Chinook, which focused on fire defense, also arrived at the airport.

His words not only expressed the demand, but also pointed out the shortcomings of the aircraft to reduce the price.

In particular, the St. Paul is an aircraft carrier they built, and it is considered a beauty to handle it for concentrated fire defense.

Gabriel heard this and thought it made sense.

Xia Yu entrusted Gabriel to say.

A businessman must be open-minded in order to have repeat business. He doesn't bother to point out the good and criticize the bad.

The structure of this C-135FR was damaged. Even if the avionics were upgraded by the Chinese people in the mid-term, it is a bit outdated now.

Xia Yu's idea was to use the system to deal with the fatal injuries first, then go back to his hometown for overhaul and upgrade.

However, the F-16 uses hard-tube refueling. The main improvement on the Red Fighting Falcon is the integrated avionics fire control system, and conformal fuel tanks are also installed.

Due to the salary increase, they intend to retire 4 KC-135R tankers, but they are all retiring them. If you want to buy them, you have to buy all 4.

Gabriel's tone was full of regret.

Even if the structure is damaged and can be repaired, it is expensive on the one hand, and it cannot be used as intensively as before.

If you want to make use of this issue of wiping your butt, you have to solve the problem together. You can't buy one and leave the other.

But in comparison to Lockheed Martin's willingness to lead a number of aviation manufacturing companies to design a conformal fuel tank hose aerial refueling system in order to promote the Curry Fighting Falcon to India, the two Xiayu aircraft have the same conformal fuel tanks as the F-16 V Purely oily.

Xia Yu said and held the other person's right hand again.

"Definitely, it's better to get money back than to dismantle parts, especially when new tankers are delivered every year."

This weight is at least 0.5 kilograms, right?
Just a few words and a suggestion at this price. After all, second-hand aerial tankers are not a rare thing.

"I hope Mr. Lieutenant Colonel can say a few kind words when the time comes. I will be very grateful to the Central Fire Defense Department."

"The fate of this C-135FR is probably to be decommissioned, dismantled, and maintained for the rest of the fleet. It was obviously the best-performing tanker among the dozens of tankers that was sent to Afika. How could we have known that things would turn out like this?"

"If the price is right, I'm willing to take it over. I also ask Mr. Lieutenant Colonel to help convey this."

Only those Xiayu that are completely scrapped will suggest that the other party directly replace them with new ones.

By the time people from the Ministry of National Defense arrived the next day, they had already confirmed the tragic news that all four Mi-4Vs had been wiped out.

It just so happened that three of them were bomb deer modified by the old Magnesium Griffin Aerospace Company.

There are a total of 6 pylons on the short wings on both sides of the Old Hind. The 4 heavy pylons near the inside are usually used for mounting rocket nests, but they can also be used to mount aerial bombs.

This model of Bomb Deer throws MK81 and MK82 aerial bombs. The Technetium branch used to fight bandits and Boko Haram is still good. After all, they cannot afford portable anti-aircraft missiles.

But the Bomb Deer died in a hurricane, and the dismantling parts can cost two to three hundred thousand dollars each?
"Buy a new one, Mr. Sherlock. My classmate from Niger said that your goods are the best in Afika. We plan to buy 5 Mi-24Vs this time. Please try to give us a preferential price."

Fatimah came with the order.

Among these old doe deer, the only ones that are usable are the three Griffin Bomb Deer. Since there is no value in salvage, we can only buy new ones.

Well, a new used phone.

Technetium produces oil, but it is still small compared to Niriliya. They can only afford second-hand equipment.

"Of course, I will give you a suitable price."

Xia Yu agreed wholeheartedly.

This is a big order, so he can make a lot of money with a 10% discount, and it can also give Party A a better consumer experience, so why not?

"That's great. Please report the remaining losses to fighter jets and helicopters to us as soon as possible so that we can discuss specific procurement plans."

Fatimi finally heard the good news and quickly asked Xia Yu and the others to speed up the damage assessment.

While the maintenance team was inspecting those old Hippo series, in another corner of the airport, in the cabin of the KC-135R tanker, an Air Force engineer made a not optimistic judgment after inspection. As Gabriel estimated, this tanker was useless and it was better to retire it than to repair it.

The situation of the CN-235 transport aircraft over there is similar, except that the aircraft is a little newer and it hurts a bit after it retires.

"Gentlemen, directly dismantling the parts is the most costly solution. My suggestion is to retire both aircraft and sell them second-hand to recover some of the funds."

Seeing that the opportunity was right, Lao Jia suggested.

"The Ministry of Defense may agree to this proposal, but will there be a buyer to take over?"

Unlike the Germans who sell military equipment and like to sell it on websites, the Chinese usually decommission it and seal it up, find a suitable buyer, and then unblock it and prepare it for sale.

It is indeed very trouble-free to sell it without even repairing it, but the key is to have a takeover first!

"Do you know Jihuo Defense? They are willing to take over, but they have some thoughts on the price."

Gabriel Tuqiong saw the way.

Except for two purely technical engineers, officials of the Ministry of National Defense, and representatives of the Air Force, they have all heard the name of concentrated fire defense more or less.

It’s not clear how long it took to counter-kill the white hats, but the rescue of the downed Mirage 2000 crew members is very familiar, and the museum that refits the aircraft carrier is also one of their subsidiaries.

Now even the gas pump is on?

"They have expanded the company's fighter unit. They have tankers that can radiate more areas in Afika. And with that one on their back, maintenance is not a problem. It is reasonable to have such a demand."

The person who spoke was not Gabriel, but an agent who was transferred from the External Security Bureau to the Ministry of Defense.

The investigation team is composed of many units, and intelligence personnel are also indispensable. Those responsible for the direction of Afika naturally cannot avoid concentrated fire defense.

"What price are they prepared to offer?"

The other party looked at Lao Jia and asked.

"The C-135FR tanker costs 800 million euros and the CN-235 transport aircraft costs 150 million euros."

Gabriel directly gave Xia Yu's quotation.

"Jacques, is this price right?"

He turned and looked at an engineer again.

“Only half the normal price, but considering this is an unrestored accident machine, a little extra is appropriate.”

Jacques replied thoughtfully.

"The other party is sincere and will try to negotiate more than 1000 million. I will contact the country right away."

Among government agencies, intelligence is the most efficient. Since there is already a precedent of selling (offsetting) the C-160, there will be no resistance this time. The price can be negotiated more.

In the end, Xia Yu increased the amount to 1000 million euros. It was originally 1100 million. After spending some public relations expenses, it was more appropriate to round it up directly.

In this way, while they were confirming the situation of the 10 Su-25s, the ownership of the two damaged aircraft of the Chinese logistics fleet was transferred to Jihuo Defense.

After signing the contract and confirming the arrival of the money, the investigation team prepared to withdraw, and Gabriel also returned to the country to report on his work.

【Item: C-135FR】

[Completeness: 96.5% (can be repaired)]

Walking in the cabin of the tanker, Xia Yu opened the system interface.

The 3.5% missing does not refer to missing parts, but to the accumulated wear and tear of the tanker over decades of use.

He couldn't prepare Gagaxin, so he stayed there for a few hours to repair the damage to the main structure. After adjusting it to 97.5% completeness, he pressed the pause button.

The cabin interior cannot be seen, but the degree of wear and tear on internal parts and structural parts has been reduced by at least 10 years.

That is to say, under ideal circumstances, this C-135FR can be used for another 20 years.

It's enough. Xia Yu has retired in 20 years, and there will definitely be a brand new tanker to replace it.

However, he spent more than 1000 million euros on two aircraft. The CN-235 transport aircraft can recover half of the HP, but what about the remaining half?

Of course, Technetium made the money back exponentially, and asked the maintenance team to deal with the C-135FR first. Just looking at the frightening trauma, Xia Yu got off the plane and walked towards Fatimi.

"Mr. Major General, I regret to inform you that all 10 of your Su-25s were seriously damaged and cannot be repaired."

After hearing the execution notice of the weasel boss, Fatimah breathed a sigh of relief and no longer held any chances in her heart.

"Buy, let's buy. The Su-25 is the most suitable choice. We must have two Frogfoot squadrons to cope with the current situation."

He said with firm eyes.

Zha Tech cannot afford to equip a squadron with serious fighter jets. Fortunately, the two MiG-29S were not delivered, otherwise the entire army would really be wiped out.

The new modernized Su-25 is very expensive, but the old model is still affordable at only 400 million U.S. dollars. Buying 10 of them only costs 4000 million U.S. dollars.

所以现在拟合同吧，柞锝向集火防务采购5架米-24V，4架米-17，10架苏-25，6架小羚羊共25架各型直升机、固定翼飞机。

修复1架米格-29S，2架米-171，转让剩余3架欧直AS 550 S2冲抵购买/修复款项。

There is basically no need to repair small helicopters because they were completely destroyed by the hurricane, but this AS 550 helicopter is a good thing.

It surpasses the Oryx in terms of control, protection, and driving experience.

The European branch of Jihuo Defense was short of helicopters. Xia Yu originally wanted to buy a second-hand EC 135, but when the AS 550 was delivered to his door, why should he buy another helicopter?

The Zac Air Force, which suffered heavy losses, has taken advantage of the situation and downgraded its consumption. Let's make do with the small antelope for a few years!

Xia Yu is preparing to prepare two AS 550 Fennec Foxes and send them to Germany, and prepare two more to stay in the museum to pick up VIP tourists. The last two aircraft will replace the two armed Gazelles that have been following the main force.

These two Gazelles are going to the corporate museum and are not among the six Gazelles for sale this time.

In the past few years, he has collected a lot of junk. The total production volume is close to 2000 SA341/342s, and he can maintain more than 20 aircraft.

Half of the folded propeller blades were parked in the port warehouse, and the remaining half was placed at the cave base.

Therefore, these 6 Gazelles are the first to be delivered. The unarmed model costs 50 US dollars, and the armed model costs 100 million. The total charge is 3 million for 450 of each type.

The cannon was replaced with a German Rh202, and it came with two Red Arrow-8 rounds. The price is honestly not expensive.

The price quoted for the five Mi-5Vs was a bit higher, costing US$24 million each, which was directly another US$500 million.

The remaining helicopters, plus the repair business, minus the deductions for the Fennec Fox and those damaged aircraft, the total price after a 10% discount is...

It’s $8500 million!
But this is only the recorded turnover, and the final net profit was about US$8200 million.

A hurricane caused minor losses to the people of the country, almost wiped out the whole army of Zha Technetium, and left Xiayu with a lot of money.

Maybe, this is the life of cheating!
I make money when others lose money, and I still make a clean profit. If I buy it from others, I can get 100 million without discount.

He was so compassionate that Wong Tai Sin would rather earn less than make the other party's already poor family worse, so he wiped out 8500 million US dollars.

At this moment, Fatime's signing hand was shaking a little.

(End of this chapter)