Chapter 87: Combat Power Fully Enhanced, Mi-24 "Crashes"! (Seeking First Subscription!)
After a hearty meal and drinks, Xia Yu first helped the drunk Kuhn to his room, and then went to the parking lot alone.
Two big vehicles are gone, but a small one has arrived, leaving the place empty.
Xia Yu went directly down to the basement, where a lot of the inventory had been taken to Bomatu, making it much emptier than before.
Without pausing, he activated a mechanism, and the ground slowly rose and tilted under the support of hydraulic rods.
Yes, the parking lot also has a third level, which is the second basement level.
Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, let alone this cunning weasel.
The T-64B1M (unmodified) that I brought back earlier but can't release for the time being is stored here.
There were also spoils of war captured from Osa, including the Kornet E anti-tank vehicle, the restored Tiger tank, and some valuables that were inconvenient to carry or sell.
There's a safe in Xia Yu's villa, but that's just the one on the surface. The real safes are so big that even a tank could fit inside.
However, there can only be a maximum of two vehicles. Anti-tank vehicles can only be placed horizontally, unlike the ground floor which can accommodate five vehicles plus a separate hoisting and maintenance platform.
This is where the money is stored. 90% of the gold is stored in the system's warehouses, and only a pitiful 10% is here. The paper money is also colorful and only for small expenses. The French franc, US dollar and euro don't even account for 10%.
Xia Yu found a relatively empty corner, released the pile of Panther wreckage, and then put the T-64B1M into the empty system garage.
He had refurbished the tank on his way back, so it looks to be in good condition.
However, if they were to send them to Panaka with this mere gesture, they would be following in the footsteps of Busa's T-64B1M.
A single-layer burst counter is too weak; no one can guarantee that the same spot won't be hit a second time.
Therefore, he needs the kind of three-layer stacked explosive countermeasures like the T-84 Fortress.
Having actually used it, I can tell that a single layer of blades is quite effective, and one can only imagine the damage that a three-layer blade can withstand.
According to publicly available experimental data, a fortress equipped with three layers of blades can withstand a T-72 Mango round at point-blank range (within 100 meters) and be instantly killed.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the military industry in Tungsten-Kelland deteriorated day by day, but the effect of this energy-concentrating explosion (the fruition of heritage) was really good.
It seems like it's very difficult to produce. He clearly prints it with ease using the system. Are the people in the factory (which hasn't been shut down yet) just slacking off?
The main focus of this T-64B1M upgrade is to upgrade the three-layer blade and the night vision device.
Because they bought a downgraded version (without night combat capabilities or the ability to launch artillery-launched missiles), the T-64B1M still uses the old-fashioned infrared headlights for night combat.
These outdated vehicles might be okay for night battles against outdated mechanized infantry battalions, but if the rebel tanks are equipped with night vision devices, they'll become the brightest vehicles in the night sky (infrared light can be displayed on night vision devices).
Xia Yu specially purchased a set of used German Catherine FC thermal imaging night vision devices from a salvaged car at a high price. These were also night vision devices that were imported and used extensively by Russia.
The small box weighs 5.5 kilograms and outputs images with a resolution of 754x576 pixels.
Because it has a built-in integrated cooler, it can cool down and restart within 5 minutes, so it won't fail you at critical moments.
The results were excellent; it could detect enemy infantry at 6 kilometers, enemy tanks at 10 kilometers, and enemy helicopters at 14 kilometers.
The Germans do have some military industry expertise; they make pretty good night vision devices and helicopters.
Xia Yu wanted to support domestic products, but he heard that domestic manufacturers had already driven down prices, but they only used them themselves. Selling them abroad was just a matter of cooperation between countries, and private individuals simply couldn't buy them.
Let's wait a couple of years. Not only will used car parts be available on the market then, but Jihuo Defense might be big enough to ask for samples and discuss cooperation. Right now, we're still a bit short of that.
Xia Yu patiently waited until the Weasel S3 infantry fighting vehicle was completed, but he didn't even have time to look at it. He put all the T-64B1M, night vision devices, and a large number of Sharp Blade explosive reactive armor into the modification workshop.
[Vehicle discovered x1, Valid modification parts x2 (types), can be modified]
Looking at the renderings of the modified car, Xia Yu made some minor adjustments to the details before making the final decision.
"Modify!"
Estimated remaining work hours for modification: 31.6 hours
The repairs will be completed by the morning after tomorrow, but it's not in a rush anyway, so he can take a look at his Weasel S3.
Xia Yu poured more effort into this vehicle. It not only has greater potential for modification, but with the company's development, it may go further than the T-64B1M.
The hull still features the familiar urban camouflage paint scheme, while the Kornet E day/night optical sight, cV laser sight, and 1pN79m-1 thermal imager form a three-in-one aiming-guidance-tracking system that is inherited on the turret.
Apart from the lens, the outer casing, like the four cornet launchers scattered on both sides, was painted with a three-color mosaic.
At first glance, it appears as a single, cohesive unit, but upon closer inspection, it possesses a unique aesthetic appeal.
Xia Yu crawled into the middle passenger compartment and found that there was a large central control screen in his position.
I'm so touched; this is exactly what he wanted.
The aiming system transmits the view directly in front of the turret to the screen in real time, which reduces the frequency of Xia Yu checking the panoramic sight. However, it seems that this feature will benefit Kuhn.
Boss Xia belatedly realized that what he was doing was improving the user experience for his employees.
No Fxxk said that if Kuhn didn't destroy a few more T-72s, he would be doing a disservice to the favorable environment he created.
No, even if we don't equip it with missiles, this observation and aiming system still has to be integrated into the T-64B1M, just for this big screen.
As for the 1pN79m-1 thermal imager and the Catherine FC night vision device having overlapping positioning, their working principles are different, and given the size of a tank, they cannot be integrated into one device.
Xia Yu found his toolbox and started dismantling the Kornet E anti-tank vehicle.
Having already disassembled it once before, he was able to remove the entire sighting system, monitor, and in-vehicle control system in less than half an hour.
"Stop modifications!"
"Add valid modification parts!"
[One new effective modification part added]
[Recalculate the labor hours required for the modification]
[Estimated remaining man-hours for modification: 40.7]
Working hours have been extended again, but it's all worth it for the sake of combat effectiveness.
Xia Yu threw the electric drill onto the hood of the anti-tank vehicle and planned to go back to sleep.
Only half of the four-pack is left on this truck. I'll prepare it when I can squeeze out some time!
Essentially, this type of vehicle is only suitable for anti-tank operations at military bases; if it were to be deployed in combat, it would be easily destroyed by machine gun fire.
Back then, Osa was lured into Xia Yu's car and died a horrible death.
"Buzz~~"
The electric motor drove the hydraulic mechanism to retract, closing the passage to the second underground level, and Xia Yu returned to the above-ground parking lot.
Standing here and looking down, the lights in the village have long been extinguished, and those lights were brought by him.
Once the company expands and the museum is completed and open to the public, he will be able to bring even more benefits.
Correspondingly, he didn't ask for much.
loyalty!
loyalty!
It's about loyalty, for crying out loud!
After a quick shower, Xia Yu fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Kuhn, now sober, came to him asking for work.
“There’s no work, and the car isn’t here. Why don’t you and Hans go to the school and have him tell you about my museum plans.”
Kuhn went to find Hans, completely bewildered, and was then struck by Xia Yu's business plan.
The World War II-themed tank museum features all vehicles that are fully operational and capable of firing, and offers driving and shooting services.
"At first I didn't understand why the boss wanted to build a school. It turns out it was to prepare and train employees in advance."
Hans was also slow to realize that Xia Yu had planned ahead of time.
Perhaps that's why he can't be a boss!
It's much harder to think three steps ahead before taking one step than to think one step ahead before taking one step ahead.
"The boss must be a partner; he has partners who provide technical support."
Kuhn is older, so he thinks more deeply than his younger brother.
However, it's enough to know that he has such a partner; the other party doesn't pay him a salary, and he works for Xia Yu.
Upon arriving at the school building, the two Chinese students, both fluent in French, began to act as foreign teachers.
It's not just about handling old tanks in museums, driving tourists around, and managing relationships with the local community; all of these require people.
Sitting in this school, the job has already been booked, but the specific direction hasn't been decided yet.
Xia Yu then made a phone call to the designer to inquire about the progress of the drawings.
The first draft is over 80% complete, and he will definitely see it before he departs for Panaka.
That's good. In order not to waste the time he was away from the village, Xia Yu had already contacted Lao Li and asked him to build the supporting living facilities for the museum in advance.
He doesn't force tourists who want to stay in hotels in the city center of Kongluga, but he also welcomes those who want to stay nearby and have a good time.
Xia Yu couldn't afford to build a five-star hotel, but he could build several houses similar to his large villa.
As long as the earthen walls are thick enough, there's no need to turn on the air conditioning at night during the dry season. If the decoration style is made more distinctive, tourists should like it.
A star-rated hotel guarantees a minimum standard, but how many people who travel actually enjoy staying in hotels?
The battlefield returned to normal as everyone busied themselves with their own tasks. It wasn't until the afternoon of the third day that Xia Yu went out and brought back two brand-new tanks.
"Am I seeing things? Isn't this a fortress?"
The impact of three layers of explosive reaction armor stacked together is quite significant, much like the three layers of armor worn by heavy cavalry in ancient times.
It's heavy, but its defensive capabilities are maxed out.
"It's not a fortress, it's a T-64B1M with upgraded protection, but the protection is too thorough."
Kuhn corrected Hans's mistake.
The two of them were still able to speak, which left the people of Domi dumbfounded.
In his eyes, the original T-64B1M was already quite formidable, like a hedgehog at the boundary between rainforest and grassland.
However, the upgraded T-64B1M is like a fully grown porcupine; neither leopards nor lions can break through its defenses.
Forget it, there are so many healthy Red River pigs, why bother eating porcupines!
"This is our survival guarantee for completing contracts in Panaka: making money and surviving. This is our company's second principle."
Xia Yu addressed everyone.
He said this especially to himself; the employees only saw part of it, and only he, the boss, knew the other part.
“Let’s go up and take a look. Er Maozi lied to us before, saying that it was a modern modification, but it’s just a layer of reflective material. It doesn’t even have a new night vision device.”
Although Xia Yu said that, he was not resentful of being deceived, after all, he only paid the price of scrap metal.
If you add his modern features, even if the vehicle is a refurbished stock, the price of a single bike would be over 1 million, which Guo couldn't afford back then.
Having made some money from selling mines, and stimulated by the rebels, he may have an impulse to spend.
Their trip to Panaka to execute a contract can also be considered a form of trade fair.
Xia Yu needed to show Busa that he was so strong because he used better equipment, and that they could not become stronger without spending money.
"What a huge screen! But why is it in the commander's position? The gunner can use it too!"
Hans first crawled into his gunner's compartment, turned around and saw Xia Yu's full-color screen, his tone full of envy.
"The commander has to watch more than the gunner. Not firing only means no results, but if you don't dodge in time, you'll lose your life."
Commander Kuhn gave a live demonstration, but his mind was already on the brand-new Weasel S3.
The quadruple anti-tank missile launcher really appealed to him; if only it had a large central control screen like that…
The changes weren't just limited to the large screen; the integration of missile controls into the vehicle's interior is where the greatest safety improvement is achieved.
The Milan system originally integrated on the A3 and A5 turrets required the commander to lean out halfway to aim, and it could basically be taken out by a single stray bullet.
Now, Kuhn no longer has this concern.
"How's the improvement? Not bad, right?"
After inspecting both vehicles, Xia Yu sought everyone's opinions.
"The changes are fantastic. Even if those rebels have tanks, they're no match for us."
Hans was the first to express his opinion.
"I forgot to mention, I paid extra to install a two-way stabilizer on the weasel. It's not the best, but it can still fire while moving."
Xia Yu almost forgot that this was the biggest change.
"Really? Then we have to try it out before we set off. If we don't stop and fire, the chances of getting hit are even lower."
"I'm also very interested. Armored grenadiers have been doing this for decades, and it's clear that private companies are much more efficient."
Kuhn followed Hans and said.
Xia Yu wanted to say, "If there's no war, we can't just make do."
Performance far exceeding the average level is for selling products, while minor defects in key areas reflect attitude.
"To defend against rebel mines, I reinforced the chassis armor. This thing is heavier now. Domi, give it a try; you'll definitely experience a loss in power."
Xia Yu didn't touch the engine this time. The fully armored A5, weighing nearly 40 tons, was left untouched, and the original engine can last for a while longer.
Once the new cannons arrive, we'll definitely have to replace them.
The heaviest Puma infantry fighting vehicle weighs 43 tons and cannot reach 70 km/h without a tank engine.
The same goes for his Weasel S30.
Over the next two days, Xia Yu and his team conducted a two-vehicle combat drill.
Among them, 06 was temporarily assigned as the driver of the infantry fighting vehicle.
Special forces train members to perform one or two specialized driving skills, such as non-firepower machine gunner, rocket launcher gunner, and marksman, and they can learn even more.
06 means that, in addition to ground vehicles, he can even fly helicopters.
Of course, it's just about knowing how to fly them. The military only has so many helicopters, so there's not much time to actually touch the collective pitch stick.
After assessing his driving skills, Xia Yu gave him an extra allowance.
According to Kuhn, they are better than the trainees in his Anka mechanized infantry battalion.
Old Anka was still reluctant to give up his motorcycle hours; his training goal was simply to outpace the rebel crews by one or two gears.
That's too pragmatic. It's only because Xia Yu has a system that things would be the same if he were in charge.
I just need to be stronger than my opponent, even if I still have stamina left, I can slowly squeeze it out and trick Busa into spending his budget.
This is already quite good. Even without hiring Xia Yu, the Anka mechanized infantry battalion could still win battles.
It's simply a matter of converting the outsourcing budget into losses of equipment and personnel, which could result in a two to three-fold overrun.
Busa understood this principle, but the Panaka battlefield was locked in a stalemate, and PMC was only giving him piecemeal support, resulting in his tank force not being destroyed, but several tanks being out of service.
Now, only a handful of people can still move.
If it's poorly maintained and then used like this, even the best equipment will break down, and we'll have to call for off-site support.
On the weekend of his second week back in Bogo Village, Meng Qiao finally couldn't resist and called Xia Yu.
“Mr. Sherlock, we need you.”
That's too cheesy. Don't omit the object so easily. If you need military support, just say so.
"General Meng Qiao, preparations here are almost complete, we will arrive as soon as possible."
Building the museum cost Xia Yu a fortune; it's time for her to go out and make some money.
After finishing their training and arranging transportation, they are making various preparations before their departure to Panaka.
Just like last time, their company adopted a model of separating people and vehicles when entering the war zone.
The two armored vehicles will be transported a day in advance, and the vehicles will arrive after they reach Panaka.
Unbeknownst to them, they actually arrived together; no matter how advanced Odyssey Rainforest transport was, it couldn't compare to subspace transport.
“There isn’t enough space in the helicopter. Kuhn, you take three people and fly to Busa first, then take the plane sent by Monjo to Panaka.”
The Mi-24's transport cabin can seat a maximum of eight people and one donkey. Xia Yu, who didn't want to fly twice, had to travel in two batches, which made the rear cabin more spacious.
"Okay, I'll bring 04, 05, and 06."
Having trained together for a week, Kuhn and the number team became familiar with each other, especially since 06 was his temporary crew partner.
"Then let's set off tomorrow."
The next morning, Hans, the gunner and ground crewman, loaded the Mi-24V with rockets, while Domi filled the fuel tanks with aviation fuel.
Xia Yu first inspected the aircraft before putting on sunglasses and entering the cockpit.
Sergei, accompanied by fully armed 02 and 03, and Domi, leading a fragrant BMW, boarded the transport capsule.
Four people and a donkey would have plenty of room, and just after they took off, in the woods a few miles from the village, a man with binoculars took out a satellite phone.
"The mission has commenced, and progress is expected..."
As Xia Yu approached the village, he remained somewhat vigilant, but this time the other party had learned their lesson and only observed and reported from a distance, seemingly planning to launch a major attack on him.
There's nothing you can do about it; you can only be a thief for a thousand days, not a thief for a thousand days.
If you want to make a name for yourself in the PMC industry, you have to be prepared to be targeted; this applies to all industries.
Xia Yu didn't hold back, checking the map while maintaining the Mi-24's top speed.
Hans, who was in the gunner's compartment at the front, did not slack off. He kept patrolling the rainforest below and retreated.
Entering the battlefield requires a serious attitude; that's what professionalism is all about.
Unfortunately, the Mi-24 was still a bit old and had not undergone modern modifications, so it could not use thermal imaging to detect human-shaped objects hiding below.
A fully-equipped attack helicopter, with its electro-optical pods, will not let a single person escape.
However, the company was still in its infancy and had only secured one contract, so Xia Yu focused more of his energy on land vehicles.
Just like the Su-25 Frogfoot mentioned by Kuhn, after the rebels suffered losses, they stopped playing with you. Every time the planes came, they would drive their cars into the building bunkers, and even if they dropped all the bombs on the racks, they couldn't penetrate these reinforced concrete bunkers.
Xia Yu likes cycling for this reason; after all, Cohen was fooled twice.
I am very strong, and my customers know I am very strong, but I can't let my enemies know I am strong.
The key is to lure the enemy out of their hole; don't scare them into hiding at home, otherwise even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice.
Xia Yu is very good at giving the other party the illusion that he is weak and that he can easily defeat them.
If you actually believe this illusion, you're just waiting to be exploited!
"Captain, we have arrived in Bomatou."
Hans has excellent eyesight; he can already see the buildings on the edge of the city.
“There is now an infantry battalion from Kongluga stationed there. To strengthen the defense, the Anka mechanized infantry battalion left behind one infantry fighting vehicle and two transport vehicles.”
In the current situation, it's pointless for the rebels to recapture Bomatou; holding Panaka is the most crucial thing.
Xia Yu flew past Bomatu and headed straight east.
The two places are separated by dozens of kilometers of rainforest, with a road in between that is worse than a country road.
Thinking of the bad habit of Russian pilots who liked to fly along roads, Xia Yu preferred to keep a certain distance from roads.
This is the right thing to do, but if you have analyzed his fighting style, you could probably have predicted this choice.
So when they heard the roar of the helicopter engine, the black men carrying missiles grinned.
The intelligence provided by the other party is correct, so it's time to take down the PMC company that has caused them significant losses.
The Igla-S missile was activated on its shoulder, and as position 1 completed its aiming, positions 2, 3, and 4 responded one by one.
"attack!"
"Pfft~ Whoosh~~"
After being launched from the launch tube, the missile ignited and sped toward the Mi-24 3 kilometers away.
"Anti-aircraft missile!"
Seeing the trail of flames below, Hans was the first to realize they were under attack.
Xia Yu's mind raced, and he instantly realized that the rebels were lying in ambush on them.
Being able to figure out their movements means intelligence has definitely been leaked, but the fact that they defended their positions so well suggests either they've cast a wide net or the enemy has highly skilled personnel.
They came prepared this time!
However, he was not unprepared.
As the helicopter climbed, Xia Yu simultaneously released heat decoys.
"Puff~ Puff~ Puff~ Puff~~"
The decoy projectiles were launched like a shower of flowers, much like fireworks.
The Needle-S is not the old needle-type needle-type. Its dual-band infrared seeker has stronger anti-interference capabilities and uses a laser proximity fuse. It doesn't need to hit directly; the fragments after the proximity explosion will teach you a lesson.
"Boom!"
The missile exploded in front of the fuselage, sending countless fragments flying toward the doe's tender belly.
The people on the fuselage felt the plane being hit with a clanging sound, followed by a shudder.
Um?
Why can't I take it down?
Seeing the doe fly out of the explosion's flames, not looking like it was about to crash, the gunner at position number 1 was filled with doubt.
"Fire quickly! Fire! All positions, fire at once!"
All radios received orders from the field commander.
He knew that the Mi-24's cockpit and transport compartment had bulletproof steel plates, but fragments of this power should have been able to tear the aircraft's skin!
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~~"
Three more Igla-S missiles spun out of their way, creating a deadly net that once again enveloped Xia Yu and his group.
The time was too short, so short that the Mi-24 hadn't even taken off yet. It looks like they're doomed this time.
I've written this far, and tonight's chapter will teach them a lesson.
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