Chapter 751: Spare each other

"The Mirage 4000 and the Mirage 2000 actually originated from the same development plan. The project code is "Goshawk". The two schemes use basically the same aerodynamic shape and internal structure of the delta wing. Compared with the previous generation, the biggest difference lies in the use of Fly-by-wire flight control system. Dassault’s original intention of developing this fighter was to get a share of the heavy fighter market monopolized by the United States and Soviet Russia. Of course, they also lobbied the Gaul government for support. However, the Gaul government finally chose a cheap single-shot solution, which is now Mirage 2000."
While Charles Edelsteiner was eloquently introducing the Mirage 4000 to the two chiefs of Song and Chen, Tan Zhenhua whispered to Zhan Nuozhu the origin of the aircraft and concluded:
The Mirage 4000 and the Mirage 2000 actually uses a platform, and many systems are universal, which can greatly reduce the cost and development risk. As far as I know, the development of the "Phantom 2000" was developed by the Gaul government, and the " "Phantom 4000" every penny spent in the development process is borne by Dassault. What we see now should be a prototype made by Dassault."
Zhan Nuozhu nodded his head and asked in a low voice: "Zhenhua, from your appearance, it seems that they are not surprised that they took out this plane today. Is there any official trick in it?"
Tan Zhenhua smiled and replied in a low voice: "I imagined this possibility, but I didn't expect that they actually did it. Brother Zhan, let me tell you, this plane, they have spared no effort to report to the Gaul military and Several possible foreign customers have done sales, but they have not made any progress so far. After yesterday I made the request to purchase technology and production lines, they obviously realized that this is an opportunity."
"Zhenhua, you mean, Mirage 2000 is their current lifeline, but 4000 is not. Therefore, the production line and technology of Mirage 2000 are impossible to sell, but 4000 can be considered?"
"Yes. Obviously, the Phantom 4000 fighter has already produced a complete prototype, and you have seen it just now. The flight performance is good. Dassault must have spent a lot of money to develop it, but this money It failed to generate any gains. Therefore, this is a loss-making investment, or simply a bad asset. Since it is a bad asset, why not try it when there is a chance to deal with it? "
"You say that, it sounds reasonable." After spending a long time with Tan Zhenhua, Zhan Nuozhu's thinking has also inadvertently changed. He understands this idea of ​​first considering economic interests. But are they not afraid of leaks? According to your statement, most of the systems of their "Phantom 4000" fighter are the same as those of the "Phantom 2000". In other words, they fully master the technology of this fighter, which means The other one has no secrets, and it is possible to copy it. Isn't this still selling the mother machine that can lay eggs?"
Tan Zhenhua shook his head and said: "It's not the same, it's really different. The commonality of parts doesn't mean that you can draw inferences about the technology from 4000. Single-engine and dual-engine fighters are very different in many aspects, not just It's a simple enlargement... Moreover, even if Dassault provides a full set of technology, it does not mean that China will be able to build the same fighter immediately, unless we buy a large amount of its ready-made parts for assembly, just like our " Like the current model of the BAC plan, it will take a long time for all these parts and components to be gradually consumed and localized, five years, ten years, or even longer, let alone the development of new fighters on this basis? "
Zhan Nuozhu nodded and said: "I understand, even if we fully understand all the technologies and complete the process of localization, Dassault believes that there will be enough time, and we really plan to develop a single-shot on this basis. A fighter with the same performance similar to the "Phantom 2000" will take longer. This period of time is enough for them to develop the "Phantom 2000" to a new stage, and even develop a brand new fighter, which is ten times ahead of our products. Generation gap of years or more; and the greater probability is that we will continue to develop this dual-engine heavy-duty structure based on the existing technology. After all, it is more mature, and they do not have this market. It's not about losing."
Tan Zhenhua smiled and said: "Brother Zhan is now more and more considering issues from the perspective of the market. The progress is obvious and gratifying!"
Zhan Nuozhu gave him angrily and said, "Go go, I don’t know how to respect the elders... But then again, I think the technology Dassault can provide is not much different from IAI, and you are right. Both of them have put forward similar requirements. They both want to buy their full set of technical documents. What if they both agree? Is it possible that you plan to buy both?"
"Then it depends on the price they offer." Tan Zhenhua replied with a smile: "In my plan, they are currently in the relationship of spare tires. As long as the two companies succeed in one, I will be satisfied. The prices are all right, so you might as well buy them all. These are the knowledge and wealth accumulated through the hard work of others, and you can change hands with a little green ticket. I don’t know what a cost-effective business."
"What you said, if you let those people in the country who are digging the ground with a all day long to dig some minerals to exchange for green tickets, they will not be angry."
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"Mr. Eric, what do you think of our "Phantom 4000" fighter?"
Serge Dassault asked Tan Zhenhua with a smile on his face in a conference room at the test flight base of Ister.
"Very good, very good." Tan Zhenhua did not stingy with his praise: "Judging from the few movements of Mr. Gene's test flight just now, the maneuverability of this aircraft is very good. Maybe it can compete with the American F-15. Of fighters."
"That is our design goal." Serge replied: "Moreover, this fighter has 11 external attachment points, depending on the mission situation, it can hang mid-range and short-range air-to-air missiles, various bombs, and air-to-surface missiles. It can also be mounted on a reconnaissance pod with rockets, etc., with a maximum external load of 8 tons; in terms of airborne electronic equipment, the data bus and pulse Doppler fire control radar in the same vein as the "Phantom 2000" are used. However, because this fighter has ample nose space, the antenna size has reached 800 mm, which also gives it more antenna power and better performance; due to the larger body size, it can carry more fuel. This also gives it a combat radius of 1,800 kilometers in a typical air-to-air combat mode. In short, this is an excellent fighter that can compete with any of the most advanced fighters known in the world!"
"So, Mr. Serge let me see it today, should he want to sell it to me?" Tan Zhenhua replied, "Then let us get straight to the point."
He paused, watching Serge and Charles, who were opposite, smiled at him with such a direct and slightly surprised expression, "How are you going to sell?"