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

Chapter 407 Double-engine delta wing, the third stage (please double the monthly ticket!)

The price of the elite is the price of the elite, and the target is the mob. The people of the country can do it themselves, why not hire a PMC company.

Francois expressed his understanding. After all, the cost of hiring private military contractors is cheaper than using your own people. Even if the charges for concentrated fire defense are more expensive, they are still the same.

Flat is better than casualty numbers. The indicator they can accept is no more than double digits, which cannot be achieved without the assistance of outsourcing companies.

"You will be deployed to Timbuktu by the end of March at the latest. According to intelligence, the Tuareg have strengthened their armaments."

Old Buddha said to Xia Yu.

"They know that desert better than we do, and our agents have no clue about tracking these weapons and equipment."

The Tao people also have satellites, but unlike Boko Haram, which lives in the forest, members of the Coordination of Azawad are scattered among various Tuareg tribes in the desert.

There is no problem in attacking the opposition armed forces, but you have to control the degree of control. Just like the Tuareg civilians who facilitate the target, you cannot open fire on them as long as they do not pick up their guns.

This provision not only increases the difficulty of cleanup, but also makes the initial stage of intelligence collection difficult.

"I heard they had hail?"

Xia Yu said.

The firepower of the opposition armed forces is generally stronger than that of extremist groups. The last time they were deployed in the Sahel, the concentrated fire defense failed to deal with the Tuareg people. This time, you should be able to experience up close what it is like to eat all you can with rockets. .

"Not only is it hail, they even have several Hinds. I seriously suspect that they have dug up a secret arsenal that Gaddafi will use to make a comeback."

Lao Fo's guess was not groundless. In Tinker Batu, the government army camp was shot by Lao Hin.

The national army in Libiya is short of armed helicopters. Even if the Tuareg people have money to buy equipment, they have no channels to purchase them.

Their equipment, which was much more luxurious than their counterparts, was either brought back from Lipiya six or seven years ago, or they knew the specific address where Kadazou buried the weapons.

As for why he had to point this out in advance, it was not because Francois was kind-hearted, but because the terms of the contract would be adjusted in real time according to the combat effectiveness of the target. There was no point in playing tricks to lower the price. It was better to be honest from the beginning.

"A female deer? This is a certain threat to our armored convoy."

Xia Yu rubbed his chin and said.

The Old Hind's machine guns are out of reach, and the rockets are not accurate at long range, but they can still fire anti-tank missiles.

米-24原配的9M120早期型号，射程是和霍特-3一个水平，可后期改进型9M120M，射程直接翻倍到了8公里。

If the Coordination Movement of Azawad has 9M120M, then Xiayu's two portable air defense missiles mounted on the red Cheetah turret will be useless because the range is simply out of reach.

However, Focused Fire Defense uses synthesis, and ground forces cannot counterattack. Their company also has air units!

Both Fennec Fox and Laoluhu can fight the northwest wind. As for drones, whether it is the Sparrowhawk B sought by Xiayu or Busa's CH-4, it seems that they can only fly to the ground, that is, to counterattack. Tank missiles.

What should I say? I can use some functions, but you can’t live without them.

How nice would it be to integrate air-to-air combat bombs?
It just so happened that Busa's second CH-4 was also delivered, and the two were able to take turns in combat cruising.

This Xiayu must then write a report based on specific cases to demonstrate the necessity of carrying air-to-air combat bombs on an integrated surveillance and combat drone.

"It should be noted that after they used female deer to attack the camp, we urgently called satellite tracking, but nothing was found. These people are very good at camouflage."

Francois reminded again.

As long as you are not caught, the satellite is still easy to hide, and it only takes a few minutes for the armed helicopter to clear the dragon frame.

"We will, but we didn't expect that one day we would actually use Wu Zhi against Wu Zhi."

Xia Yu's tone was very emotional. After all, his previous opponents did not have helicopters.

"The specific details of the deployment will be discussed in detail in March. Now let's talk about the remuneration we expect from concentrated fire defense?"

After talking so much, Lao Fo finally talked about the topic that Xia Yu wanted to hear. This is what he came for today.

There is still a quarter of preparation period before the official deployment. The details can indeed be discussed slowly, and there must be a general agreement on the remunerative payment method.

Especially companies like Jihuo Defense, which likes to negotiate cash with employers in third world countries and barter with developed countries.

"As long as it's not too sensitive equipment, we can negotiate and come up with a plan that everyone can accept."

It is very true to use equipment to save budget, not to mention that Lao Fo came to power because of cutting military spending.

"Your Excellency General, our company is in urgent need of a long-endurance field reconnaissance drone. It would be even better if it can also have certain ground strike capabilities on the basis of long endurance."

Xia Yu said tactfully.

Field reconnaissance drones refer to oil-powered drones that take off from a catapult and are recovered by parachute or pole.

There are two specific development directions. One is to make the size smaller like the old magnesium Scan Eagle.

The other is the Kuoguo's Sparrowhawk B, which is larger than the Sparrowhawk A so that in addition to its reconnaissance function, it can also mount two anti-tank missiles.

For field use, of course the Sparrowhawk B, which has greater modification potential, is more suitable.

The ScanEagle is cheap to buy. Putting one on a boat is easier than taking off a helicopter in many cases.

As for the reconnaissance and strike drones used on the ship, they are either rocket-propelled and used once, or carried by unmanned helicopters.

In a military-themed movie set in the Red Sea, which was filmed in the first half of this year and has now been finalized, such a fictional disposable drone appeared.

Folding the wings and rocket-assisted takeoff on the ejection rack, these elements make Xia Yu's movie-watching experience as an anonymous consultant great, but not very realistic.

The recovery pole might break, and a helicopter would have to be sent out to recover the parachute, so it would be better to send out the helicopter directly.

Or use an unmanned helicopter that has been tested on a real platform. The S-200 with a maximum takeoff weight of 100 kilograms has a payload of 50 kilograms.

It is not a problem to mount two anti-tank missiles, but the visual impact is not that great.

As for film and television works, more of them have to compromise on the viewing quality.

"So you need Sparrowhawk B?"

Francois asked.

"Yes General, we need a Sparrowhawk B drone."

Xia Yu gave an affirmative answer.

"That's no problem. Since the MQ-9 Reaper was delivered by the Magnesium people, we have successively retired all Sparrowhawk A and transferred them to several PMC companies for continued use. No one has asked about Sparrowhawk B, but since you need it ”

Lao Fo said that he could provide a Sparrowhawk B.

Who makes them have fewer and fewer opportunities to use field reconnaissance drones!

The current air force of the Mao Army, drones and fighter jets are all dispatched around the airport, and the field deployment function of the Sparrowhawk B is gradually becoming useless. But for PMC, which cannot afford to buy or maintain so many surveillance and combat drones, this is not a waste at all.

"Is there any more? The price of this kind of drone was quite expensive at the beginning, but now it is not worth much."

Francois was sincere, and the price quoted was similar to Xia Yu's price. After all, they still wanted to focus on fire defense.

"Yes, but it is not very related to combat. General, you also know that in addition to running the military contracting business, I am also involved in the museum industry and am considered a collector."

Xia Yu began to pave the way.

"Yes, I understand. Mr. Sherlock, your colorful life is enviable. The invitation sent by your company to the Ministry of National Defense was originally for my predecessor to take the Chief of Naval Staff to the appointment, but now it has become me to take the team. , we met in advance.”

Old Buddha said with a smile.

The St. Paul's was bought by Xia Yu from Basi, but it was also the Fuxi's from Lao, so it was normal for them to attend.

"It's just not related to combat. Do you want to collect some rare equipment?"

"It is relatively rare. I prefer swept-wing aircraft, so I have collected MiG-23, MiG-27, Su-24, and even F-14 Tomcat fighter jets."

Xia Yu took the initiative to break the news, which was still in the confidential stage.

Francois was still very calm when he heard that the Soviets were turning into swept-wing fighter jets, but this guy could even get an F-14. How did he manage those Magnesians?

Simply exchanging things for things, you will definitely not be able to buy them with direct money. People in the Mei country are like this, and the people in the Mao country are no exception.

"Although your country has never equipped a variable-sweep wing fighter, the Mirage IIIG/G2.35 that set a flight record of Mach 8 is still unforgettable."

As a maniac with variable sweep wings, how could Xia Yu let go of this special Phantom, even if it was just a verification aircraft that had not been installed yet.

"I am still more concerned about the Air Force project. It seems that there are only two verification machines of the twin-engine G8, and they are not in a good state of preservation."

It’s great to have money, the old Buddha said after thinking about it.

He is a general in the army, and he knows so much mainly because he is a fan of Dassault.

But he can neither afford these old things nor have room to store them at home. Bali, where land is at a premium, is not friendly to collections.

"It's nothing to be in a bad state. What I want more is to satisfy my feelings."

As a distinguished system owner, Xia Yu can restore the verification machine to an airworthy state as long as it is not dismantled below 70%, and at the same time strengthen the body and change it to an ejection version.

"Then I can push forward, but an old-style variable-sweep wing demonstration aircraft is also worthless!"

Francois was a little anxious.

The total cost of the two is less than 200 million euros, and the labor costs for fire defense are tens of millions or hundreds of millions.

"General, don't worry. You are definitely not willing to give me such a cheap price for the other fighter I want."

Xia Yu picked up the cold coffee in front of him, took a sip and said.

"Oh? You guys want to buy a Mirage-2000?"

Old Buddha was a little happy.

Has the opponent finally discovered the excellence of the delta wing?

"Well, General, I'm sorry it's not the Mirage 2000. I'm more interested in the Mirage 4000."

Xia Yu's tone was full of apology.

The old man was not wrong, he just wanted to sell some delta wings that no one wanted.

But since no one wants it, there are naturally other ways to get it. With such a precious opportunity, Xia Yu will of course want to get some more special models, such as a double-engine delta wing.

This is also the only delta-wing fighter that he is interested in. Unfortunately, the project was cut in half due to its high price. Some of the research results have fed back into the Rafale, allowing Dassault to spend so much money on it.

If the Mirage-4000, the ultimate Mirage, can be reborn on the St. Paul... no, it should be the Foch, it will definitely be able to harvest those delta-wing loyalists like crazy.

This is also the main force of the third phase of reserve after F-14 is used as the second phase to maintain the popularity of the aircraft carrier museum.

Human beings are the most adventurous creatures on earth. If you don't give them new tricks from time to time, they will not show mercy when they abandon you.

Similarly, Xia Yu can also take the opportunity to satisfy his personal hobbies.

There were so many fighter jets in the entire Phantom family, and he was only interested in these two.

However, the Mirage IIIG/G8 with swept wings is okay. As a twin-engine heavy fighter, the Mirage 4000 may not be able to launch the St. Paul's catapult even if it takes off with a light load and is refueled in the air.

Therefore, in the third phase of the aircraft carrier museum, the steam catapult needs to be replaced simultaneously.

According to Xiayu's plan, this third phase is almost 10 to 15 years after the St. Paul is put back into operation.

By that time, the old aircraft carrier will also have to be renovated and upgraded, and the ejection method may also evolve into electromagnetic ejection and become the mainstream, and the hometown will directly skip the steam stage.

Afraid that the Mao people would not have the money to follow up, they continued to sew and mend the steam catapult they bought from the Mei people.

This is a good thing for fire defense. Even if Lao Mei's second-hand catapults are not sold, they can still buy them from the Chinese people, which will not affect the mid-term life extension of the St. Paul.

As for the Mirage-4000, Xiayu can prepare it very quickly, but if it wants to avoid causing trouble to civilian operations, it still has to use the help of its hometown to slowly restore it to a seaworthy state.

Also because it is a verification machine, coupled with the project prioritization, research + maintenance + modernization, it will take at least 10 years to start.

Only by drawing on the strengths of others can you strengthen yourself. This project he put together can be regarded as a free ride, so it is good to take your time.

"Phantom-4000? You are really knowledgeable. You also gave me a difficult problem."

Francois's eyes widened and he couldn't help but complain.

知道幻影-4000的人肯定没有知道幻影-2000的多，而这款对标F-15的双发重战一共只有1+5架验证机（PS：查资料有说只有2架验证机，也有说还有空军的5架预生产订单，综合设定该世界为1+5架。）。

Among them, the meritorious verification aircraft developed by Dassault at its own expense went into the museum, and the remaining five ordered by the Air Force were retired after a period of time.

For the top players of Earth Online, the air force cannot form a scale advantage, and no matter how good the fighter jets are, they are useless, unlike a small country where a few are enough.

Now, the batch of Mirage-4000 that had been sealed away for decades by the people of Zhao State has become Xia Yu's target.

"Same as the F-14, I only need three, and the price is easy to negotiate."

A rare model like this was worth the premium Xia Yu paid, and he was prepared to bleed heavily.

"Mr. Sherlock, I cannot agree to you immediately."

The old Buddha pondered for a long time and finally spoke.

(End of this chapter)