"Buzz"
Mecklenburg, Lagrange Air Base: An-225 lands on the airport runway.
As it taxied to the apron, the nose of the aircraft lifted up, and the cargo hold ramp lowered to reveal the spacious interior.
Hans drove two tracked vehicles equipped with tank and infantry fighting vehicle modules into the cargo hold of the transport plane, and with the assistance of the crew, secured the vehicles and the tracked floor with chains.
Then came the remaining add-on modules, along with various ammunition and vulnerable parts.
KMW has suffered a major blow this time, as they haven't even sold a single tracked chassis.
It's a real shame that Rheinmetall's Skyranger 35 and Skyranger 30 turrets are not included.
This thing is way too expensive. Can you believe it? It doesn't even have a chassis; the turret, just a single cannon barrel, costs twice as much as the Red Jagdpanther.
Even if it came with a double pack of Starlight, it wouldn't be worth this price!
The Germans themselves couldn't afford to sponsor this thing, because each user could only purchase a dozen or twenty of these anti-aircraft turrets at most, and couldn't spread the cost like they could with sales of hundreds of vehicles.
However, Xia Yu has a system. After the exhibition in June ends, he can borrow the other people's exhibition vehicles and study them for a couple of days. Then we'll have them.
Moreover, there's only one material cost, and it's not much cheaper than what Rheinmetall makes.
"I still prefer anti-aircraft vehicles with twin 35mm guns. This thing only has 252 rounds of ammunition for its 30mm main gun, which is just too poor!"
Xia Yu's commentary on the Skyranger 30 turret road.
With limited artillery and ammunition, he figured that assembling a few hundred consumer-grade drones would be enough for a single breakthrough. He believed the only potential users were wealthy small countries that would never go to war, who would buy them as ceremonial equipment.
They're brought out for a spin during military parades and joint exercises, and they look just like the luxury cars of the nouveau riche.
"They claim that a single system is equipped with five active phased array radars, which can detect small targets at a range of over 20 kilometers, but these things are very cheap!"
Hans also thought it was a bit outrageous.
The boss's flaws as a Chinese person became apparent; he always thought he could buy an active phased array radar for a dirt-cheap price.
There's no other way; all of Jihuo Mining Company's mines are equipped with this thing. Even if military-grade equipment is much more expensive, it shouldn't be this exaggerated.
“I asked Hudson, and in their offer, these five radars alone accounted for ten million euros.”
It's a pity that the thing that should be globalized the most hasn't been, and making active phased arrays affordable for all countries in the world remains just a wish.
"That piece of junk is worth ten million. I've worked for so many years and only managed to accumulate five radars."
Hans's resolve was somewhat broken.
"I suddenly feel that the Cheetah can be used for another fifty years. I can afford to buy an entire air defense company of them."
"Yes, for shooting down consumer-grade drones and loitering munitions, the old Cheetah is enough, which is why I bought out all the used Cheetahs on the market."
This is what equipment-based financial management is all about.
"If you don't manage your money, your money won't manage you. Soon you'll only be able to afford an air raid platoon."
Xia Yu said with a sigh.
This cross-border brother-in-law vividly illustrates the difference between capitalists and working-class people.
Relying on wages and bonuses, one can at most become a top-paid employee; only bosses who have completed the initial accumulation of capital can make a fortune.
After listening to Xia Yu's speech, Hans felt as if he had been shot.
Is money losing value this fast these days?
"Buzz"
With the cargo hold ramp rising hydraulically and the nose descending and closing, the An-225, having completed refueling simultaneously, taxied back to the runway starting point and, propelled by the combined power of its six engines, soared into the sky, flying towards Afika.
"The giant pandas' contract has ended, and new recruits will be arriving soon. There's also a new infantry fighting vehicle crew this time." Watching the plane disappear into the distance, Xia Yu and Hans chatted about work.
"Oh, what's their train commander's name?"
Hans asked.
“Civettemasquee, we have quite a lot of these where I'm from.”
Xia Yu began to introduce.
"I was originally planning to add another Weasel S30, but since KMW is sponsoring us, let the Civet crew be in charge of one tracked chassis! For the other one, we'll recruit a new German crew."
This was a decision he made after careful consideration.
Modular combat vehicles definitely require versatile crews, and the Blue Team also needs people with multiple skills.
"The candidate will also be recommended by KMW. I won't be going to the upcoming short-term deployment in the Sahel. You will be in charge of leading the team and you must meet all the requirements of the client."
Xia Yu also has to deal with the aircraft carrier museum, so Hans can keep an eye on things like the thorough cleaning up of the desert.
"Yes, boss!"
Hans said confidently.
He was originally supposed to return to Afica on this flight with the equipment, but Xia Yu asked him to stay in Germany for another week so they could go back together.
Family is just as important as work. The brother and sister rarely go back to Germany, and they can't always have their mother-in-law fly to Afica!
As for Lao Xia and Lin Shuqin, I believe everything will end soon.
As for Xia Yu himself, he should go back and take a good rest for a while after the Cold War branch is on track next year!
Tomorrow, Xiaoyouzi will turn 6, and Xia Er and Charlotte will turn 4, but none of the three little ones have ever attended kindergarten.
It's not a big deal if you don't go to kindergarten, but you still have to go to primary school.
As their father, he planned to let them try everything—domestic and international; quality, happiness, and elite status.
Yes, we teach military matters ourselves; our company has all the equipment for the sea, land, and air.
After spending Labor Day with my grandmother on holiday, the Sherlock and Fisher flew together to Afica.
It's a bit crowded for two families to travel on one plane, and most importantly, it's not safe.
After flying over the Mediterranean, the company's Fighting Falcon Squadron was dispatched to escort them all the way back to Kedar.
After spending two days inspecting the construction progress of the Cold War branch museum, the Sherlock took off again, carrying the family of five back to Konluga.
There weren't many people at the aircraft carrier museum at the moment; everyone was waiting for the event at the end of the month. However, there were already double-digit numbers of luxury yachts docked in Pointe-Noire.
They were all lucky ones who escaped unscathed. It's hard to imagine that some countries, after seizing some yachts, would have to use their fiscal revenue to maintain these bottomless pits.
Unlike Xia Yu, which has already turned a profit after adding a yacht berth project.
There's no other way. Eurasia and North America are all unsafe right now, not to mention the Black Sea. At this moment, only Afika is a safe haven.
The climate in the dry season is also quite good, and with the seaside of Kongluga, this place is a paradise.
Yes, it's a paradise where you can play with carrier-based aircraft and tanks.
On the 18th of this month, coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival and a week earlier than its North American release, several Oswald billionaires were whispering among themselves in the Afica theater screening of "Top Gun II: Maverick."
"I think it's a bit unfair to the Su-57, that it actually got shot down by an F-14."
"I think it's quite normal. After all, they're launching a sneak attack. Who knows if the friendly forces are actually the enemy in disguise?"
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