Rebirth of the Military Industrial Overlord

As one of the five permanent members of the United Nations, Gaul is proud and maverick. Tan Zhenhua certainly knows that he does not like the United States and Britain. He insists on his own cultural traditions. He knows better, or the former General de Gaulle who was beloved by Gauls. Nor would it say that "Britain is a Trojan horse put in Europe by the United States".

As for Dassault’s dislike of Isaac, there was a reason for it. However, on this occasion, Tan Zhenhua was still a little surprised to say it in such a clear tone.

He handed over the quotation in his hand to Song Wenhua, and motioned the two chief teachers to take a look first, and he chatted with Serge.

Serge is very candid today.

"Eric, I know you have a question. I don’t explain it clearly. I’m afraid you’ll never get rid of the knot in your heart. It’s better to do this. Let the two masters and Charles talk about the equipment on the quotation first. Let's go for a cup of coffee and listen to me tell you a story, OK?"

Tan Zhenhua nodded in response. The two got up and walked into a small lounge next door. A service staff served them both of coffee. Serge took a sip, then put down the cup and said in a deep voice: " Where do I start from? Well, let’s start with the "Phantom 4000" that was favored by everyone but ended up being idle in the warehouse."

Serge's voice was low and soothing, bringing Tan Zhenhua back many years ago.

"The initial plan for this fighter aircraft began in 1975. The project was code-named "Goshawk". At the beginning, two plans were formulated. The single-engine plan eventually developed into the current "Phantom 2000"; while the dual-engine plan developed The final result is the "Phantom 4000" you saw a few days ago. These two schemes use similar aerodynamic shape and internal structure. Finally, our Gaul military chose a cheap single-engine scheme and undertook most of the research and development. Expenses. However, my father believes that the dual-engine scheme has the advantage that single-shot cannot be replaced, so he decided to invest in Dassault and develop the dual-engine scheme independently."

"It was 1980. We just completed the manufacture and most of the testing of the "Phantom 4000" prototype and brought it to the Paris Air Show that year. You have seen the flight performance of this fighter. I can Proudly claim that compared with competitors in the same field-General Dynamics F-16, McDonnell Douglas TF-18, F-15 and the "Gust" led by Britain, it has performed better, so that the previous The visiting Minister of Defense Sultan Abdullah Aziz, Prince Sultan Abdullah Aziz, who came to visit, announced on the spot that he was considering purchasing the "Phantom 4000."

"Then why didn't this deal get done in the end? As far as I know, the things that Haosha fancy usually don't care too much about the price."

"Yeah, why didn't we make a deal?" Serge showed a wry smile on his face: "Everyone outside is rumored that our asking price is too high. Hehe, I have to admit that our Gaul equipment is indeed sold. It’s not cheap, but if you want to say it’s expensive, I don’t agree. For example, in this "Phantom 4000" deal, Haosha proposed to order 62 at a time, of which 16 were two-seaters. The unit price is 35 million U.S. dollars for flying away, and the full-life accessories included price is 60 million U.S. dollars. Weapon and equipment are not included. Eric, do you think this price is expensive?"

Tan Zhenhua sighed slightly and said: "It can't be considered cheap, but considering the output of this type of fighter, if the research and development costs are factored in, the price is acceptable."

"Yes, Eric, you also know that to develop a brand-new fighter, a huge amount of money needs to be invested. Of course, this money must be earned back from subsequent sales. Otherwise, how can we at Dassault in the future? To invest in the research and development of new machines? In fact, our offer was really conscientious. If it weren’t for the extensive use of parts and components that can be used in common with the “Phantom 2000” in the “Phantom 4000”, it saved a lot of research and development expenses. We couldn’t make the price at all, and we even promised to build a fighter overhaul line including engine maintenance at the cost price, but even if we made such great efforts and concessions, the order was not able to be achieved. Take it, Eric, do you know who got it in the end?"

Guess what? Tan Zhenhua already knew, Haosha, isn't it the F-15 as the main fighter?

"I guess it should be McDonnell Douglas?" he replied.

"Hehe, Eric, you guessed right, yes, it's McDonnell Douglas F-15."

Tan Zhenhua smiled and said: "This is actually quite easy to guess. Haosha, the nearest enemy to him is Ipos, and Ipos's fighter is the famous Grumman blacksmith F-14 "Panda", since you have not chosen yours" Phantom 4000", if you can compete with the "Panda", there will be F-15."

"But do you know how much Haosha spent on F-15?"

"How many?"

To be honest, Tan Zhenhua is really curious about this issue. In the memory of his previous life, Haosha is a big buyer in the global arms purchase market. Moreover, he relied on his wealth to buy things from all over the world. It is a model of the "big head" world...

"Excluding weapons and equipment, the price of full life accessories included is 80 million US dollars!"

"Hi...it's so dark!"

"Yeah, it's really dark, Eric, you judge, whose things are expensive?"

"Well, Mr. Serge, it’s never easy for me to talk about arms sales. No matter what else, the unit price of 80 million is probably not something McDonnell can take alone. I don’t know how many people there are. Profits should be shared from the middle."

"Eric, you see it really clearly, yes, some people need to share profits, and naturally some people will run for it. The reason why Haosha finally gave up our Dassault and turned to McDonnell Douglas is because of the United States. People have exerted great pressure on it. Our Gaul’s international influence is not as good as that of the U.S., and it is not as shameless as the U.S. people. It is ugly to eat, and it is normal to lose this order. I am convinced by Dassault. It’s absolutely impossible for me to like them."

Tan Zhenhua nodded sympathetically and said: "Yes, Mr. Serge, I have heard a sentence, although it is a bit ugly, it is a big truth."

"Oh, tell me?"

"There is ism in the mouth, and business in the heart."

"Uh, hahahahaha, Eric, not many Chinese people dare to speak like you."

"What's the matter? I'm just talking about the facts, F-15, that is the latest generation of U.S. fighters, and there is no doubt about its combat effectiveness-but such advanced fighters, U.S. fighters will be sold to Isaac. It was sold to Haosha, one of Isaac’s enemies, and the Ipos family, who was not able to deal with the two above, still had an F-14. With the ability of the three families, the whole world has also done it by the Americans. The coolest."

"Eric, you are a refreshing person. It is really enjoyable to chat with you. It seems that we have a lot of common languages." Serge said sincerely: "No wonder that even the old fox Jacob is full of praise for you. "

"Mr. Jacob is a good friend of mine. I have made friends every year. Our cooperation has always been very pleasant." Tan Zhenhua smiled: "Since he is a friend, there are inevitably a lot of exaggerations in his compliments, so just listen. , Can't take it seriously."

"Then Eric, can we be friends?" Serge asked with a smile.

"Why not? Mr. Serge."