Chapter 1004: Wretched development

"Eric, I have to be honest, you are the best salesman I have ever seen." After the introduction of the "Flying Leopard" was over, on the occasion where there were only two of Prince Sultan and Tan Zhenhua , His Royal Highness exclaimed: "You can always grasp the entry points that people care about and are most interested in and then convince and impress others."
"His Royal Highness, thank you for your compliment." Tan Zhenhua replied with a smile: "Because I always think that all products are created to meet the needs of specific groups of people, and I am willing to spend time researching the needs of these specific groups of people. "
"So, what do you think our specific needs are?" the prince asked curiously.
"Security, there is no doubt that this is the most important point." Tan Zhenhua said: "You are located in the Middle East, facing the most complex geopolitical environment in the world, coupled with the combined effect of various factors such as ethnicity and religion. , And there are abundant underground reserves, which can bring you wealth and at the same time bring you unstable factors. All of these make you face great safety problems. You have money, but It lacks the most basic sense of security, so if you can exchange money for a sense of security, I think you are very willing to do such a thing."
"Eric, you are really merciless." Prince Sultan smiled bitterly: "But you are really right. We have many enemies, but we have few sincere friends. Americans, Russians. , Even Europeans, they just want to control us, use us, or control us to control the lifeline of the world’s oil, they have always done so. Back then, we were able to learn from the so-called "7 oil sisters" To regain control of oil exploration, we have also experienced an arduous struggle; and in the war we waged with the Western world because of the issue of Israel, we even sacrificed a great king... Forget it, let’s not talk about it. In short, we are very clear about these issues, but in many cases, there is nothing we can do."
"His Royal Highness, everything will get better gradually," Tan Zhenhua finally had some good feelings for the Prince who confided to him in front of him. He comforted: "As long as you make up your mind and take your time, everything will be fine. Went up, of course you are right. You need some real friends who can rely on at critical moments, not just the greedy capitalists and politicians who value your oil."
"You will be our friend, right?" Prince Sultan looked at Tan Zhenhua with scorching eyes and asked: "Eric, I apologize to you again for some of my reckless words and deeds on the day I met you. Now, I I sincerely hope that I can become true friends with people like you."
"His Royal Highness, I hope so too. When that day comes, none of this will be a problem."
Prince Sultan was silent for a moment before nodding his head: "I understand, Eric, don't worry, I will try my best to promote the progress of that matter, and I believe that that day is not far away, and will eventually achieve."
"Then, His Royal Highness, is it a deal?"
"A word is a deal."
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On February 26, 1986, a piece of news that surprised the international arms community, but not particularly unexpected, came from Haosha. The Haosha arms purchase trade delegation headed by Prince Sultan reached an agreement with China to purchase 48 A new type of "Flying Leopard" fighter-bombers. These fighters will be delivered in succession starting in 1988. The unit price of bare metal has reached 25 million U.S. dollars, and the total contract price including full-life spare parts, maintenance equipment, etc. $1.8 billion!
At the same time, the signing of this contract and the outflow of its contents perfectly explained all the doubts about Haosha's previous secret contacts with China.
This is of course a contract that makes all China Aviation staff very excited, because this is not only the first time that China has exported a twin-engine heavy third-generation fighter, it is also the first time that a prototype has impressed customers and achieved export sales. In addition to the case, Iposs has already signed a contract of intent, and only waits for the second batch of prototypes to be purchased after the test flight. The number of "Flying Leopard" fighters scheduled for export has reached 72. In terms of quantity, it can only be ranked third after the "J7" and "J6", but in terms of amount, it has properly occupied the first place!
When someone celebrates, there are naturally unhappy people. Unfortunately, these unhappy people currently have an extraordinary influence on Tan Zhenhua, so he had to set off to London immediately.
He is coming to put out the fire.
...
"Eric, you are embarrassed by this."
When Little Hawke Sidley saw Tan Zhenhua again, he lost his former enthusiasm, but said with a serious face: "Eric, you can also feel it. In our cooperation with you, British Aerospace With the utmost sincerity, whether it is the complete machine of the "Sea Harrier" fighter you bought from us, the "BAC" production line or other technical exchanges where the two parties have reached an agreement, we have not set up other obstacles in it. , But your actions now make me feel threatened, Eric, this is not something that friends should do."
"Mr. Hawke, it seems that you are not satisfied with the order I got Haosha?"
"Of course, Eric, we have been negotiating with Haosha for more than two years for this "Yemamai" arms purchase. Now you have cut off a large part of it, which makes it difficult for me to report to all parties. Explain, especially you have used a lot of technology you got from us."
"Including our Rolls-Royce's engine." Sir Hook walked in without knowing when, and added sullenly: "Before you sold the Chinese version of the "Speey" engine to Ipos, we Roll-Roy did not delve into it. But this time, you actually planned to sell the TF-41 domestically produced model of China, that is, the engine you named "Qinling" as a commodity, to Haosha, and it affected the big contract we are negotiating with Haosha. It’s too regrettable. Eric, I have to warn you that we, Luo Luo, are carefully considering cooperation with you, including the RB168-Mk807 ​​engine with afterburner that has not yet completed research and development and Xiangxijing Aviation Engine Factory. The matter of supplying some parts and components that your Huaxia does not yet have the ability to produce on its own."
"In addition, I have to inform you that Marconi has been formally acquired by our British Aerospace Company and officially launched the abbreviation of the company "BAE". Therefore, for China, especially for some of the avionics equipment of XAC The export is also under our careful consideration." Little Hawke immediately made another cut.
Tan Zhenhua felt awe-inspiring.
There is no doubt that in today's meeting, the other party is ready to overwhelm others.
"Flying Leopard" fighters, it is true that countless Huaxia people have spent countless efforts to get to this step, and it does represent the highest level of Huaxia fighters.
However, it is undeniable that in this fighter, too many advanced western equipment, components and technologies are combined.
Engines, radars, avionics, instrumentation, etc., etc., under Tan Zhenhua’s attack from all sides, many companies in Britain, Gaul and even Isaac have more or less participated in the development of this fighter. While bringing the advanced performance of this fighter, it also buried huge hidden dangers.
The hidden danger is that the supply chain of the entire fighter plane, especially the supply chain of some very core subsystems, is in the hands of the Western world.
Although Tan Zhenhua of these things, of course, arranged a project for technical research in China early, it will take time to achieve complete import substitution.
When China had a conflict of interest, they would inevitably use it as a bargaining chip to threaten themselves and even to threaten China.
Tan Zhenhua understands this deeply. In fact, this is also the fundamental reason why China has to establish an all-bluestar, the only whole-industrial chain system.
The so-called "international division of labor" and the so-called "international industrial chain integration", these seemingly tall and cool concepts can be applied to the United States, to Britain, to Gaul, and to the Japanese, but not alone. China.
Because the ancestors have said long ago, the minds of non-my races must be different.
Unfortunately, time is still too short, at least for now, Tan Zhenhua is still inseparable from Britain, a temporary ally.
He needs time.
Then, there is only one way to deal with this situation.
What does a word say?
Wretched development?