The total flight time was less than an hour. During the time the plane was landing, Xia Yu focused his mind on the system.
[Project: Schutzenpanzer Marder A3]
Preparation progress: 62.1%
Without a turret and ammunition reserves, the preparation process will be slower. This is about 25 man-hours of progress, which means it will be ready by tomorrow morning.
Of course, the original Milan missiles on the Xia Yu would not be repaired, and the contract clearly stated that the seven vehicles delivered to Old Anka were stripped of this system.
Panaka only has a few old armored battalions, equipped with outdated T-54/55 and T-72A missiles. If they are destroyed by equally outdated Milan missiles, where will Xia Yu get the PMC contract?
Before entering the mountains, Lao Mei knew to confiscate the poisonous stingers, but Xia Yu, that shrewd businessman, figured out how to do business properly.
As for this one he intends to use himself, he'll see if he can integrate a Kornet system onto the turret later.
This not only avoids compromising the vehicle's capabilities, but actually enhances its anti-tank performance.
Although it weighs only a few tons less than the T-64B1M, an infantry fighting vehicle is always more maneuverable than a tank and can carry an armored grenadier squad.
Xia Yu doesn't have any readily available vehicle-mounted infantry, but he can subcontract the contracts for dismounting, charging, and clearing out enemy personnel.
These jobs are dangerous, pay little, and offer no reward, making them a liability for him, but very attractive to small mercenary groups (less than 10 people).
Just imagine, as the lowest rung of the mercenary world, they usually take on these dirty and tiring jobs, but now they have an infantry fighting vehicle protecting them in battle, and it can even draw fire. How wonderful is that!
It's a blessing, I wouldn't trade it for a Hummer, I'd only hesitate if I had two, but comparing firepower and off-road capability, I'd know that the infantry fighting vehicle is better.
As long as the profit distribution is reasonable, both general contractors and subcontractors can make money. Unfortunately, the complexity of human nature is unimaginable.
A pleasant cooperation is the best outcome, but the worst-case scenario is that the other party tries to cheat or rob you. Fortunately, Xia Yu is no pushover either; he has the ability to make the other party regret it.
Apart from a bag, Xia Yu had no luggage. When he arrived at the terminal hall, he saw people in the crowd holding up signs with his pseudonym.
That's how it is when you're out in the world; wearing multiple layers makes it harder for someone to pull your pants off.
"Hello, are you Mr. Frank Lee?"
Upon seeing an Asian man wearing a baseball cap walking towards them, one of the employees, who had difficulty recognizing people, greeted him.
"Yes, it's me. You're from Ex Company, right?"
Xunke Ex is one of the larger military equipment manufacturers in the country, and it is also good at modifying and refurbishing old Soviet equipment.
It is said that in the 1990s, this company stockpiled a large amount of Soviet equipment at extremely low prices. The quantity may not have been as large as that of Koch, but the company not only did not dismantle it, but also refurbished and sold it to others.
You can just buy it directly, which saves a lot of trouble. The BMP-1 in the Osa Armored Battalion was a bargain found here. Unfortunately, the vehicle was cheap but not durable, and Xia Yu took them all in two groups.
It seems there are two similarly equipped mechanized infantry battalions stationed in Panaka, which means there are at least 6 more vehicles waiting for Xia Yu to visit. Add to that the BTR-60s with their 20mm autocannons that can penetrate anything, and charging him two million for both battalions would be incredibly generous.
Of course, although the btR-80 that Xia Yu purchased this time is a generation younger, 13.6 tons is still very fragile and thin.
It can withstand 12.7mm machine gun fire from the front, but the damage is reduced to 7.62mm from the sides. This level of protection is only good for transporting troops to the front lines. If it is ambushed, it will be hit by a single shot, regardless of whether it is friend or foe.
Xia Yu purchased seven more vehicles, partly to test their modification potential, and partly to resupply the old Anka during wartime. He would charge an expedited shipping fee.
Kong Lujia had already found the instructor and was just waiting for the equipment to arrive. Old Anka shuddered.
A strange sense of unease washed over him. Was he just too tired lately?
No, it's just that unscrupulous merchants have their eyes on it.
Without much small talk, Xia Yu got into the Skoda SUV driven by the salesman and headed to Ex Company's warehouse in the suburbs.
On the way, the two talked about Hollywood. His character this time was an Asian from America, working as a senior prop master in a prop company, and also purchasing physical props.
The boss got wind of a script about the First Afghan War that was about to be approved. In order to win the prop supply contract for this project, the company decided to purchase physical props, since a 1:1 replica of the prop vehicle was much more expensive than buying the real thing.
Because of the disintegration of the Titans, these weapons, while not ubiquitous, can be found in most Eastern European countries, and due to the passage of time, most have been retired from active service.
Once the weapons and equipment are removed, it becomes the perfect filming prop.
Although these items could be shipped back to North America without being disassembled, their prop company isn't a professional antique weapon business, so why waste that effort and energy?
That makes sense. Ex Company said it was happy to help because the equipment storage conditions were limited and the condition of some of their stored equipment was not very good.
It has lost its value for modification and takes up space. Now, you can remove the rust and spray paint it and sell it as a prop. Why not?
In addition, Ex Company really wanted to market their T-72, but because it appeared so much in the movies, almost every prop company with a bit of capital had one, so they couldn't sell it.
"Frank, the 20 BTR-80s and one Mi-24 Hind that your company requested are all here."
Upon arriving at Ex Company's warehouse, the salesman named Jerome led Xia Yu to a warehouse converted from a factory building.
As for why there are so many BTR-80s, Xia Yu explained that there is a big explosion scene in the script, in which the entire transport convoy will be blown up at once to create an effect.
"Due to storage conditions, only 5 of these 20 BTR-80s can still be started. The Mi-24 has all the parts, but it hasn't been started for 25 years. I don't recommend that you try to make it fly."
Jerome patted the dusty helicopter skin and said.
"I take your advice. We will use CG and editing for the flight scenes. It is mainly used for building physical sets in the studio."
Actor Xia Yu nodded and gestured, as if there really would be such a play.
"Would you like to try out the one in the best condition?"
Jerome pointed to the BTR-80 closest to the door.
"Wow, this is my first time dealing with these big guys!"
"Light Armor Destroyer Xia Yu said excitedly."
He wasn't being sarcastic; it's just that the atmosphere had gotten this far, so he had to play along.
"Of course, since it's a prototype, the maintenance department also prepared the weapon system."
"It would be a shame to dismantle it without firing a single shot. I searched the warehouse for ages before finding two boxes of 14.5mm ammunition. We can have a good fight this afternoon."
Customer satisfaction is one aspect, but more importantly, Jerome himself is very interested; "splashing water" with these old guys is an extraordinary pleasure.
“That’s great, Jerome. You know, we do have large caliber bullets where we're from, but they’re incredibly expensive. Only rich guys can afford them.”
Xia Yu kept adding drama to his story, but the truth is that non-civilian caliber ammunition is never cheap, anywhere.
"Then what are we waiting for? I'll take you to the firing range right now."
Jerome beckoned Xia Yu to get in the car. Because of his experience serving in the transport unit, he was also a skilled driver.
If it weren't for using a fake identity this time, Xia Yu would have really wanted to ask the person if they were interested in switching to a more exciting job.
It was truly thrilling, and it was also truly dangerous.
"Thump~ thump~ thump~~"
The dull thud of gunfire pounded at my heart, and there was that T-72 a few hundred meters away.
There's just too much inventory. It's not worth selling it all, and dismantling it isn't cost-effective. It's better to just use it as a target vehicle.
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