"You mean the KF-31 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle?"
Xia Yu thought to himself, "As expected, with the civilian-modified weasel shining brightly, the official modernized version finally couldn't resist."
“I saw this vehicle at the Eurosatory exhibition last year. Its level of completion is quite high, and it is a good vehicle in the hearts of every armored vehicle enthusiast.”
He chimed in with a comment.
However, while it is a good car, it costs almost twice as much as the Weasel S30, and the number of people who can afford the KF-31 is not large.
"But now there's a car that's even better than it?"
Amin's words instantly reminded Xia Yu of what the staff had said at the time: they also had an extended version under development, which increased the number of personnel in the troop transport compartment to 8, and he named it KF-31L.
"The KF-31 is the Little Lynx, and we've named this new model the KF-41 Big Lynx."
Without the "l," the name KF-41 connects with KF-51 Black Panther, satisfying many people's obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
The Germans wanted to sell the Lynx to them, which meant they had to work with a bunch of military companies in the US to develop it together. In other words, the chassis was made of Rheinmetall, the various subsystems were highly customized, and the production had to be done in the US.
"Mr. Sherlock, would you like to try sitting on it?"
"Puff puff puff"
Amin didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his intention in inviting Xia Yu to Düsseldorf: to sponsor the two vehicles from Jihuo Defense for actual combat.
"We have a KF-31 in stock. If Mr. Sherlock is willing, we can take it with us this time. Because the KF-41 is planned to be unveiled and exhibited next year, we have produced one more prototype in addition to several test vehicles."
In today's era of increasingly heavy infantry fighting vehicles, obtaining firsthand data on the new infantry fighting vehicle from the first country to develop a heavy one is an extremely valuable opportunity.
Unexpectedly, this time the arms manufacturers have also kept up with the times, sponsoring PMC's products to be directly displayed on the battlefield.
"Knock knock knock"
"Emotionally, no one would be unwilling to try out your company's new infantry fighting vehicle, but this involves the company's development strategy, so I'm sorry I can't give an immediate answer."
It sounds complicated, so that's the job of the North American branch; the headquarters' marketing and planning focuses on other markets.
The sale of weapons and equipment is primarily driven by political considerations, with performance specifications being the next priority.
It's probably similar to a weasel or a yellow weasel, and the fact that Amin is talking about this car now isn't just a random mention; the other party has his own purpose, such as…
That feels so good, doesn't it? Xia Yu loves thick ones.
This vehicle is longer than the Puma and has a 3+8 configuration. The troop compartment can hold eight mechanized infantrymen, but that's not the main point. The key feature is that it has been upgraded with a 35mm main gun.
"Buzz"
"The power system and main gun are fine, the main problem is some subsystems are still being tested, and it will take another two months before delivery. You mean..."
They'd be happy to buy a little from anyone, and then give it all away at once.
"certainly!"
It's always good to have more references. As for whether Jihuo Defense's promotion of Rheinmetall will affect business back home, there's no need to worry about that.
From 20mm to 30mm, and now to 35mm, it can be said that we have made steady progress step by step.
He was trying to pique the other party's interest while also informing his hometown about the matter.
This company not only boasts formidable combat capabilities, but its main battlefield is also located in Afica, where the intensity of the firepower is relatively low. Furthermore, they have consistently maintained a record of zero losses among infantry fighting vehicle units. Entrusting two vehicles to them for testing and promotion is undoubtedly a very safe bet.
The regular customers who buy Rheinmetall cars are not potential customers from their hometown. As for the big spenders in the Middle East, they treat everyone equally.
The best option here is to use a modified weasel to launch a concentrated attack on Afikagaga.
But what's the difference between a lynx and a lynx?
"This is the provisional version of the KF-41."
This includes, but is not limited to, providing RVs, resources, and funding.
The Liebherr D9612V12 diesel engine roared to life. This civilian engine, adapted for military use, unleashed power that was in no way inferior to the MTU's MT-902V10 engine.
Amin said with a smile.
You say this is impossible to measure in practice? Finding the US, UK, or OS is unlikely. Finding the US seems like a good choice, but those who know, know. Bradley is so bad, yet it can still produce so much. Why is that?
"Both vehicles have potential buyers, but the Jaguar's aggressive approach has made them hesitant. If both the KF-31 and KF-41 have been battle-tested, it will surely dispel their concerns."
At this point, Amin looked at Xia Yu.
The fact that the owner of Jihuo Defense disagrees with this matter means that it's just wishful thinking on their part, so it's time for the other party to make a statement.
But it won't take a week! They'll have to go back to Afica in three to five days.
Yes, it has a 35x228mm caliber and is compatible with the Jagdpanther's shells.
In other words, the focus of firepower defense is quite unique. Most of the private military contractors with German backgrounds are located in the Middle East and Afica. They have decent light weapons, but their best vehicles are only some light armored vehicles, and they mostly use pickup trucks.
The following afternoon, at the Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems division factory, the manager, Hudson, was introducing the lynx to Xia Yu and Hans.
Xia Yu said in a very official tone.
“I understand, I understand. Just give me an answer within a week. I happen to be at headquarters during that time.”
Forget about replacing it with the Leopard 2; compared to this main battle tank, which has been modified and its price has increased repeatedly, Rheinmetall has more confidence in their reborn infantry fighting vehicle.
Xia Yu is not familiar with other industries, but some RV manufacturers sponsor bloggers to use social media for product marketing.
The Wotan 35 cannon fired five or six programmable airburst rounds, sending sparks flying from the target plate hundreds of meters away.
"Knock knock knock"
Xia Yu skillfully switched the ammunition feed path and fired three or five more small steel needles.
The T-72M1 in the distance took three solid hits, and its basic armor lost more than 120mm of effective penetration resistance.
"Buzz"
Clicking on the large screen causes the right side of the turret to automatically lift, revealing two slots for mounting missiles.
"This place can be equipped with two Spike anti-tank missiles, and can also be equipped with drones or loitering munitions according to customer needs."
Sitting in the train commander's seat, Hudson explained the function of this subsystem to Xia Yu.
Two anti-tank missiles are a bit few, but the modular design is quite interesting.
However, the missiles, drones, and loitering munitions are all integrated by Rheinmetall from third parties, rather than produced in-house.
Of course, being able to sew well is also a skill.
"What about the vehicle's defenses?"
Offense and defense, offense and defense. After understanding the offense, all that's left is defense.
"The KF-41 will be equipped with the AMAP-ADS active defense system before delivery, but the KF-31 cannot."
Hudson said helplessly.
The two infantry fighting vehicles have different turrets. The KF-31 cannot be equipped with this so-called safest active protection system, but it can be equipped with a third-party hard-kill active protection system.
Perhaps it's because people are expensive. Germans have always emphasized safety. Their light explosive reactive armor doesn't tear apart infantry. When it comes to active protection systems, they use dime metal explosive powder jets to intercept incoming munitions without producing fragments, so infantry can be unharmed even if they are a few meters away.
It sounds great, but the price is exceptionally high.
If it weren't for the sponsorship, Xia Yu really wouldn't want to use this thing.
The total cost of integrating the entire vehicle, including labor and material costs, exceeds 5 million euros for a single KF-41.
The price for selling the bicycle to the public would probably be close to 10 million euros!
It's safe to say that this is the latest German tank model; ordinary customers simply can't afford it.
This is especially true for PMC; using secondhand goods and refurbishing junk is their daily routine. Nearly 10 million euros could buy three Bugattis, yet you're only buying one armored vehicle.
No boss would be willing to spend that much, except for sponsorships.
It's fair to say that there are advantages to reaching the top spot on the non-server, as other companies are simply not worth Rheinmetall's attention.
"Mongoose, how does it feel to handle it?"
Xia Yu asked Hans, who was acting as a makeshift driver.
"This vehicle is really heavy. Even before all the subsystems are installed, it already has the full combat weight of a T-64B1M."
Even transporting a cougar with an A400M is difficult, let alone a lynx. Only countries with C-17s or An-124s can deploy them remotely.
"The main focus is on safety. I'm generally satisfied with the vehicle's defenses. The main gun is excellent, but the subsystems are a bit lacking."
Xia Yu said bluntly.
"It's sufficient for a large-scale military operation. Your four-tube horn system is a bit too extreme."
Anderson wasn't angry. Armored units were deployed at the company and platoon level, and two missiles were indeed enough for self-defense. Only small units like squads and platoons needed four-round launchers.
"That's true, especially after our company has expanded several times, it's difficult to fire a dozen or so missiles in a single battle."
There aren't that many tanks to target, and besides, the company's main tank-hunting force is its armed helicopters, so there aren't many opportunities for tanks to engage in tank-to-tank armor-piercing combat.
"You have enough people for the KF-31, but the KF-41 is a bit difficult to operate. Our company has a list of potential partners; would you like it?"
When Xia Yu mentioned the company's expansion, Anderson made a timely recommendation.
Weapons and equipment are for military personnel to use. Fighter jets have test pilots, and armored vehicles naturally have test drivers.
Some of them were still in service, while others had retired. Kuhn was a test driver for the Puma back then, but he had never seen a single Lynx or Pajero.
As Anderson said, the KF-31 can be handled by the Mole crew, but the KF-41 is a bit more complicated. Does Xia Yu really have to go himself?
Never mind, writing a report for my hometown is my duty.
Writing another copy for Rheinmetall would be too much work; two cars cost less than 20 million euros, which is not enough to buy a billionaire with assets in the tens of millions to do "labor."
So we decided to use the person recommended by the other party, since he also wanted to add a German infantry fighting vehicle crew.
"Of course, I need these people's specific resumes."
Xia Yu said to Anderson.
His resume is important because he has other plans.
"It's getting late today, let's do it tomorrow. I'll go to your headquarters tomorrow morning to have a detailed talk with Mr. Papegg."
Seeing that it was getting late, Xia Yu confirmed the itinerary for tomorrow with the other party.
The chairman is the one who can make the final decision; all his other plans require the support of the other party.
Another point is that one should not trouble two people with the same task. Xia Yu also hopes that Rheinmetall can solve the problem for him with the newly added enhanced digital team.
Without these two infantry fighting vehicles, Xia Yu's idea was for the company to operate one more Marder S30. But now that there is sponsorship from a major manufacturer, they simply retired the Marder S3 to the second line, still maintaining the formation of 1 evacuation vehicle, 1 artillery vehicle, 2 tanks, and 3 infantry fighting vehicles.
This time, the number of combat personnel has been greatly increased, only one less than the number of instructors recruited last time.
However, to have more than 100 full-time employees, we'll have to wait until at least next year, when the number of employees at Grenfell may exceed 10,000.
That's too brutal; Xia Yu wouldn't even dare to imagine it.
“Honey, the paperwork has been completed today. The 40 hectares of woodland, along with all the taxes and fees, cost a total of 1.2 million euros.”
That evening, Liv called Xia Yu.
The initial investment for a 50-foot fishing boat is quite cheap, but the later maintenance of the exterior walls and interior decoration will cost several million euros.
Take it slow. First, build the first level of the bunker and the castle tower, so that personnel and equipment can move in.
"Then we need to divide the work. I'll take care of the bunker, and you can handle the castle."
Xia Yu understands the importance of division of labor. He's not good at things like castles, which are foreign, but he's very knowledgeable about bunkers.
"I knew it. I couldn't count on you for this. I'll do it myself. And don't forget about the field medic job."
Liv gave Xia Yu another reminder.
“I can’t forget it. Since you don’t have any recommendations, I’ll ask a big company for help.”
Amin lamented his own actions, having found a partner who was a hands-off manager to work with, but who could argue with the other person's superior fighting ability!
If you don't want a well-deserved test and promotion to turn into a disaster, then you have no choice but to find the industry's No.1.
That was his first thought when he saw the video.
The next morning, the same Mercedes-Benz Pullman S500 carried Xia Yu and Hans to the Rheinmetall headquarters building.
"Mr. Sherlock, have you made up your mind?"
"Yes, Mr. Pappeg, Firepower Defense is willing to accept your company's tank sponsorship, but we have a few things we need your help with."
Xia Yu first agreed before discussing the price.
"We are willing to accept Rheinmetall's recommendation for the KF-41 crew, but for the 8-man mechanized infantry squad it carries, I would like to hire Austrian Mountain Hunters."
Germany also has mountain guerrilla units, but following the principle of internationalization for formal employees, and given that a large number of technical employees are German, it is best for combat employees to be from another country and to switch to a field they are good at.
After careful review, Xia Yu discovered that Jihuo Defense lacked employees skilled in mountain warfare. The deployment at Kenniya was decent, but everyone was fighting away from home.
What happened when they moved to someone else's home field?
Therefore, we took this opportunity to recruit eight mountain hunters to build up our combat capabilities in advance.
"We've collaborated with Austria on many fronts, so we can help with this. Who else would we need?"
Taking out his notepad, Ah Ming started writing as he spoke, without asking any further questions.
"A field medic around thirty years old with good combat skills, preferably someone who has participated in Doctors Without Borders or has peacekeeping experience."
Xia Yu continued.
If you have either of these two experiences, you've basically delivered babies.
Liv, for example, delivered 10 babies in the country, giving her plenty of practice opportunities.
"Anything else?"
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