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

Chapter 381 4+1=5 ships, Nautilus (please vote for me!)
The Koch plant dismantles more than 100 Weasels every year. If there are 10 or 20 cars missing, it doesn't matter. But if 50 cars are missing, satellites can detect problems.

It is most appropriate for Fire Defense to spend money on purchasing car bodies at this stage. Based on the CIF price of 20 euros per vehicle, Rheinmetall has earned just one KF-41 Lynx.

"One last thing, Mr. Hudson, on behalf of Fire Defense and the Navy, I have a business to discuss with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, and I hope Rheinmetall can help introduce it."

Xia Yu said.

After gaining an in-depth understanding of the development of German submarines after World War II, he found that he had misunderstood Krupp. Their business was not only building elevators, they also built submarines and warships.

"Navy? I understand. This is also a small matter. I know their CEO, Dr. Herich Hessingen, and he was in Kiel recently."

Hudson had some suspicions, but he didn't say much and directly accepted the commission.

In the next few days, there was no response from Xia Yu about purchasing the Weasel car body, and the Krupp company had already decided on the itinerary.

He flew directly from Dusseldorf to Kiel, a port city famous since World War I.

During the second Operation Rainbow, more than 200 surface/underwater ships were scuttled in Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, but most of them were salvaged and dismantled in the 50s.

Heilrich said affirmatively.

Hailixi also approved of Xiayu's approach. After all, let's not talk about reliability. Seventy or eighty years have passed, and now there is not even a single U-boat in seaworthy condition.

"There are two ships. In addition to the one from the Guo Navy, Concentrated Fire Defense also hopes to purchase one to simulate the Type VIIB U-boat of World War II."

Germans are very competitive with their academic qualifications. Those with a doctorate degree can have Doctor printed in front of their names on passports, driver's licenses, and even bank cards and transportation cards.

This U-boat with an underwater displacement of more than 800 tons is the most produced submarine in Santoku, so it is also a frequent guest in various World War II naval-themed movies.

What I'm waiting for is what you said. Xia Yu came to Germany this time for shopping. Krupp let him go so that we could talk.

Xia Yu confirmed to the other party.

"Hello, Dr. Hessingen, I am Sherlock Xia (Yu), the boss of Fire Defense."

It is not a strategic weapon and equipment, and it is 1% passable, but Heilich is not satisfied with the number of one ship.

"Hello, Mr. Sherlock, before Hudson contacted me, I could not connect a company that wanted to operate an aircraft carrier museum with PMC Enterprises."

Hailixi turned around and looked at Xia Yu, and said while shaking hands with him.

"You are right. There is no need at the national level. PMC is the most suitable company among enterprises."

“We hope to obtain the support of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to remove the modern torpedo attack capabilities of this 206A, restore the direct torpedo strike capabilities of World War II, install an 88mm rapid-fire deck gun, and decorate the cabin to a certain extent. Restoration, just like this Type VIIC."

"Ordinary aircraft carrier museums can be established if you have money, but when it comes to carrier-based aircraft ejections and simulated air defense operations, the barriers to entry will become very high. Only private military contractors have the channels and capabilities to integrate to this extent."

Xia Yu opened his mouth to explain.

Without the strong support of the parent company behind the scenes, we can achieve this level only through the first, second, and third phases of gradual progress.

Xia Yu, who chose to drop out of school and start a business, may be more communicative with people from the Mei country, but the old-school privilege of showing respect to top scholars is not annoying at all.

Following Xia Yu's train of thought, Hailixi discovered that this was indeed the case.

Even if you can find the drawings and make a full-scale replica of one, the price will probably be more expensive than a brand-new 206A, so you might as well use a modern submarine simulation.

As for the underwater U-boats, in the high seas where the porthole cover operation was carried out, the Yingguo people sank more than 100 boats in total and had a good time shooting with naval guns.

Heirich suggested by analogy.

"It can be sold, but not only, the contract must be signed for at least two 206A ships."

Channels and capabilities are only one aspect, while force value is another aspect.

Xia Yu glanced at the cabin environment of the submarine and said proactively.

"Doctor, so you agree?"

"So this time, you are looking for ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to develop commercial projects related to military equipment?"

We took the hotel's Maybach to the La Boe Naval Memorial Museum. Perhaps because of the working day, there were not many tourists coming to the museum.

After buying a ticket and boarding the boat, he walked from the stern torpedo room through the diesel engine room to the living quarters. Xia Yu saw the person he was going to meet this time - Dr. Heichingen.

Without any detours, he went straight to the point and stated the demands of this trip.

Therefore, the place with the most remains of German surface ships must be Scapa Flow where the rainbow sank.

"The surface ships have been identified, and underwater... they are interested in developing their own submarine force. At our suggestion, they became interested in your company's Type 206A submarine and want to purchase a retired 1A from the German Navy."

"This is only part of it. Since the Navy's equipment is too old, a budget has been specially allocated to purchase 'new' equipment."

Looking around, the most eye-catching thing here is the VIIC U-boat with the hull number U-995.

"The plan is very thorough, so that no one can find fault with it. It's hard to find battleships from World War II these days, and there are still a lot of old destroyers. You can buy one for confrontation, or directly use modern submarine hunting simulation, that is Depth charges have less charge."

On the 206A in the museum, the offensive capabilities of modern torpedoes must be removed in order to circumvent supervision.

"This is a genius idea. In wartime, we can accept the relative reliability of equipment, but in peacetime, safety is the most important. An accident will cause extremely bad effects. Using modern submarines to simulate U-boats is the right approach."

The previous class that Xiayu planned to modify with 206A was the smaller VIIB. A total of 24 ships were built, but there were not many ace captains born.

Other museums sell humanities, but only Afika War Museum sells real weapons and ammunition.

Standing behind the old man, Xia Yu said.

Xia Yu followed Hailixi's question and explained.

"Of course, I personally agree and am willing to promote this project."

The CEO agreed, so it’s not a big problem. It’s just a pity that German museums can’t do this.

The same 206A can obviously be refurbished to a seaworthy condition, but like this VIIC, it can only be towed to the shore and used as a museum with holes drilled in front and back, and can never be returned to the sea.

Political correctness is like this. Except for making movies and TV series, everything else is not allowed. This money can only be made by foreigners.

"Thank you very much, Dr. Hessingen. The aircraft carrier museum is officially open on New Year's Day. Please come in person on behalf of your company."

Xia Yu extended an invitation to Hailixi.

This time he bought 2 and built 2, totaling 4 Type 206A submarines. Two large-mileage U-boats were given as gifts from the spare parts warehouse, and one will be converted into a building for a branch of the aircraft carrier museum.

Just like the USS Intrepid in New York also has a submarine USS Sea Bass, which is also a warm-up!

After watching 206A, do you want to ride a real 206A?

If there are no wealthy people chartering a boat on a day, their "U-99" is also open to ordinary tourists with certain financial strength.

It's not an in-depth experience, and there's no need to shoot torpedoes. The same goes for firing deck guns. With the 206A shore branch continuing to divert traffic, it will be more convenient to carry out underwater business in the future.

"Absolutely, I will definitely make time on New Year's Day."

Because of the popularity on the Internet, Heirich had already heard about the aircraft carrier museum, so it was great to be able to go to the opening in person.

The two people who reached an intention to cooperate continued to move forward, and soon came out of the bow of U-995, and talked about those big guys with thousands of tons.

"The Navy's Type 212 has no plans to retire yet. The old Type 209 is an export model. After retirement, most of it will become a museum in various countries or be directly dismantled. However, Agosta of China has decided to queue up for dismantling. You can try your luck with them.”

Heyrich gave advice.

Just a 500-ton small submarine is a bit shabby compared to the tens of thousands of tons of St. Paul. It would be more suitable to equip 206A with a neighbor of more than 1000 tons.

The Germans' second-hand submarines are very popular, but the Chinese nuclear submarines cannot be sold, and the competitiveness of conventional submarines is not very good. Most of the retired submarines are directly dismantled.

Only the Agosta class from Spain and Palestine is sold, which is a better choice to start with.

The Kuomintang people themselves served 4 boats and dismantled 1 boat. Boats No. 2 and 3 were lined up to be dismantled, and the 4th boat was given to the Malaysian Museum.

Just like Heyrich suggested, we can save the next ship by focusing on fire defense and make some preparations. The tickets are equivalent to U-995, which costs ten dollars and eight dollars, which will open the eyes of the poor guys who can't get on the St. Paul.

What’s more, this submarine has a double-hull, with a maximum diving depth of 350 meters.

The single-hull 206A is stacked with titanium alloy. It can still reach a diving depth of 1000 meters, but there will be problems any deeper.

Then learn from the design of the Agosta class and change the Type 206A submarine into a double-layer titanium alloy hull, which will definitely meet the technical indicators that Xia Yu hopes for.

Compared with those deep submersibles that rely heavily on mother ships, he still prefers military submarines with stronger self-sustainability.

The problem of insufficient diving depth can be solved by modification. A deep submersible with limited tonnage and single purpose cannot become the Nautilus in every boy's mind.

But 206A has this potential, and Xia Yu also looks forward to the day when its modification is completed.

"Thank you for the reminder, Dr. Hessingen, I'll go there right away."

Xia Yu did what he said, and Xia Yu, who was very capable of execution, bid farewell to Heilixi for the time being, and left Kiel for the country of Lao.

He also has connections in the country, and he can get some second-hand equipment through exchange, but this kind of conventional submarine that is going to be dismantled can be bought with a lot of money.

"So 200 million euros, right? This is too expensive, I can pay 100 million!"

Xia Yu, who had obtained the transfer permit, bargained with the other party at the ship-breaking yard.

The price of Pakistan's additional three orders in the 90s was US$3 million, while the Agosta class, which became a scrap ship, is now only worth one or two million.

This depreciated price is almost as good as French cars. They say that if a car is scrapped after driving, buy a French car, and if you want to preserve its value, buy a Japanese car.

But with the development of new energy, the legal system is still the same, but the Japanese system is no longer the same.

The prices of new cars have been falling one after another. No matter how strong the prices of old cars are, the only way to have a future is to invest in Afika and pickup trucks.

"One million euros is too low. The Agosta class uses HLES100 steel, and the lines also consume dozens of kilometers of cables. The recycling of these two metals alone is more than 80 million."

The owner of the ship-breaking yard said angrily that the main artery was cut off by the price bargaining.

"Then 150 million? You also know that I took it back to use as a museum. It is useless no matter how high the price of scrap copper or steel is."

Xia Yu gave up the price.

The scrap steel is left behind, and he can extract the copper cable to print bullets.

"make a deal!"

The boss was very straightforward this time. The profit from dismantling conventional submarines at the ship-breaking yard was not high. What they really made money from was dismantling nuclear submarines, so it was good not to dismantle them. They could make hundreds of thousands and directly give them to the other party.

Now Xia Yu doesn't care about profits and losses of hundreds of thousands, he only cares about whether he can achieve his goal.

After haggling over the price in Germany, this time Germany has to continue the bargaining process.

The 206A, which has no renovation value, sells for 40 euros a piece, but the 10A is in good condition and will be retired within 206 years and repaired to a seaworthy level. Krupp directly offers a price of 2200 million euros.

The other party has given up a little price, but it is not enough.

"Gentlemen, this price is too expensive. I think 1200 million is a very appropriate price."

As the CEO, Heilixi did not participate in this meeting. Xia Yu, who was discussing business, bargained directly.

This directly eliminates one KF-41 Lynx, and the remaining money can buy another one with several base ammunition, which also shows the premium in the weapons market.

"2000 million, Mr. Sherlock, your offer is too low. We really can't do it with 1200 million."

Unsealing and refurbishing submarines is very labor-intensive, so they can't lose money, right?

This loss refers to less profit, so there is still a lot of room for price reduction.

"Our company's ship costs 1300 million, and the Navy's costs 1400 million. We provide the 88mm deck gun and 37mm anti-aircraft gun ourselves."

Xia Yu quoted separately.

"Mr. Sherlock, we can only give in 1700 million and 1800 million."

If you have prepared some of your own weapons for fire defense, you can give away some more.

"Let's give each other a little more, how about 1450 million and 1550 million?"

Xia Yu finally gave his price, which was 3000 million euros for the two ships.

The Krupp team had some internal discussions and felt that this price was a small profit, but within the range they could accept.

Then don't push it, 3000 million is 3000 million, and the deal was reached with difficulty.

By the way, in addition to the simulated combat boat and the standard combat boat, they also had to give away two accessory boats.

With the 3000 million to buy 4 submarines, plus the 150 million Agosta, Xia Yu's trip to Europe was full of rewards.

After continuing to confirm some details, there was news from Hudson that the transaction for 50 Weasel bodies was approved.

Without touching Rheinmetall's inventory, Amin bought back 50 Weasels from the Koch Armor Dismantling Factory in a special batch. The price was also reduced to 10 euros per vehicle, and 500 million was enough to complete this purchase.

Spending hundreds of extra working hours and saving 500 million euros is still a good deal, not to mention that Rheinmetall also comes with a turret, so the extra working hours are directly saved.

In the future, if a customer wants to buy Weasel S30, the disassembled Rh202 can also be changed into BTR-82S.

He doesn't like big eight wheels, but he can't resist Party A who likes thin skin and big fillings!
(End of this chapter)