Yes, François could make the decisions for the Phantom IIIG/G8 on his own, but the Phantom-4000, which represents many things, was not something he could decide on his own.
"But I will do my best to push this forward. The Mirage 4000 was somewhat ill-timed in that era, and its high price cost us our only twin-engine heavy fighter that could compete with the F-15."
The old Buddha continued.
French weapons are notoriously expensive because they cannot reduce costs due to the limited scale of equipment production. Even though Dassault believes the Rafale has a very high cost-performance ratio, not many countries can afford to buy a brand new one.
Like many Eastern European countries, they acquired second-hand Rafale fighter jets from the French Air Force, which allowed them to purchase them at a unit price of less than 100 million.
This is why Xia Yu is confident in purchasing 10 used AS550s from them.
If you can drive a new car, who would want to take over a used one? Only by selling off used Rafales cheaply can you get a new Rafale; only by selling off used Fennec Foxes cheaply can you get a new Cheetah.
Yes, after decades of cultivating the niche market of light helicopters, the Chinese realized they had gone astray when they saw a certain major power making the most of packaged dolphins.
Their light helicopters for the Air Force, Navy, and Army are all different, and may be more tailored to specific usage scenarios, but the logistics are a complete mess, wasting a lot of budget.
Xia Yu's profit from selling one AS550 is equivalent to that of selling several SA341/342 Gazelles, not to mention that the system time consumed is almost the same.
"So I'm entrusting these 10 fennec foxes to the general as well."
The logistical pressure will be greatly reduced, and the budget to be allocated will be perfect.
"No problem, I can agree to that right now."
He doesn't have that much free time; it would be so much better if he could spend more time with his wife and kids.
The only thing worth Xia Yu specifically setting aside dozens of hours for is vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jets, because he wants to collect 5 types as soon as possible to see if he can get the title of VTOL fanatic like with variable sweep wings and unlock the reserves of medieval VTOL technology.
It also needs to be supersonic, have a long range, and be stealthy. Compared to such a super fighter jet, the F-35B can only be described as utterly pathetic, even though it looked quite futuristic when I was a kid.
He then took the opportunity to ask François to purchase a used helicopter.
His private collection has gained a new addition to the swept-back wing section, heading straight for double digits.
Pilots and support staff will remain on board throughout the entire journey, and will be able to continue training once they have sailed through the rough seas of the North Atlantic.
For example, regarding the repurchase authorization of the Exocet anti-ship missile, even though the product was sold to a third country, as a partner, simply stating a word was a gesture of respect to that country.
This is what it looks like after the filter is removed, but even if you don't like it that much anymore, it doesn't stop you from having the opportunity to collect one, after all, you need to collect all 5 to have a chance to summon Shenron.
The clash between modern times and World War II, spanning different eras, is undeniably explosive.
After returning to the Brest Naval Shipyard, Xia Yu stayed for another week. He sent Liv, whose due date was approaching, back to Germany first, and then rushed back to prepare to see the St. Paul set sail.
As a major country in helicopter research and production, the United States really cannot afford to lose face. Xia Yu can only purchase helicopters from them and cannot provide any leasing services.
After chatting with François about some other projects, Xia Yu prepared to leave before dark.
With this technology, Xia Yu could modify a true vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet, instead of a compromise of short takeoff and vertical landing.
We'll borrow their Mirage IIIV, disassemble and refurbish it to make a new one.
This refers to the military version of the Airbus H-160, the H-160M multi-purpose helicopter. This single model can replace five other models: Lark, Panther, Jaguar, Gazelle, and Fennec Fox.
The old Buddha waved his hand and agreed.
However, the Red Ironworks, like the Harrier, was only a subsonic fighter jet, while the Japanese Mirage IIIV was the only vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet that could break Mach 2 at its peak speed.
Actually, if both prototypes hadn't crashed one after the other, he would have loved to take this opportunity to ask the Germans for a Mirage IIIV vertical takeoff and landing fighter jet.
If all three branches of the armed forces used a common platform from a joint light helicopter project, how much money could be saved in logistics?
So they also need their own "dolphins," no, cheetahs!
With the backing of the producing country, Xia Yu was also able to stuff the newly printed Flying Fish missiles he had created into the missiles he was buying back.
"beep"
It's a real shame that both crashed. The prototype No. 1, which was less severely damaged, was repaired and ended up in a museum.
Xia Yu thought about it and concluded that the only solution was to establish a friendly museum relationship with the aircraft carrier museum after it officially opened, and to exchange collections and exhibitions.
The tugboat responsible for this voyage has entered the shipyard and completed preparations for towing.
However, the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) section still only features Harrier jets. If Alexei hadn't helped find a Mastguard, it would have been unwatchable.
Xia Yu has completed the preparation of all the anti-aircraft guns, and the final installation and commissioning will be completed after the São Paulo arrives in port.
These kinds of rare items are hard to come by, and even the stingiest Chinese won't miss your millions.
They've lost 10 fennec foxes, but they still have a huge number of antelopes, enough to last until the new helicopters are in service, unlike the Germans who have to rent planes.
The process of doing it this way is quite large. Xia Yu is unwilling to replicate it by exploiting bugs unless it is a unique collector's item. To mass-produce it out of thin air in this way, each part needs to be modified with a serial number.
On a clear and bright morning, the Saint Paul, sounding its horn, was towed away from its berth by a tugboat and headed out of the harbor.
As Xia Yu walked out of the Department of Defense, he turned around and glanced at the Hexagon again.
So these 10 Fennec Foxes are just the beginning. Xia Yu has also set its sights on the remaining 30, and will come to order them once their first batch of Cheetahs is delivered.
The same principle applies to the Maverick air-to-ground missile, which many people are familiar with. It's fine for the defense industry to use it themselves, but if a museum wants to put it on the shelves, it's best to tell the US government first, lest the CIA be blind and use it as a performance indicator, and start a war directly.
It is essential to make the most of every minute before the aircraft carrier museum officially opens, because once they arrive at Konluga, the flight deck will not have much time left for their aviation department.
Leading players need a unified platform, but there are at least hundreds of countries in the world that can only pick and choose in the second-hand market, and fennec fox is one of the top-ranked products on the shelves.
For the final two weeks, this will be the domain of the air defense department.
It's good enough if they can get the goods cheaply. Although the French are strong-willed, they are much more stingy than Hanscat when it comes to spending money.
Xia Yu, standing on the pier, raised her phone to record the scene.
"The third phase of the Afica War Museum project officially begins today!"
After editing the text, he posted the short video to Little Bluebird.
Likes and comments quickly surged, and Xia Yu's satellite phone rang at the same time.
"all"
"Hello, Sherlock, I just saw your tweet. The St. Paul has already sailed, right?"
Paul Allen's voice came from the other end of the phone.
As his life began its countdown, he became an even more severe internet addict than before.
"Yes, man, it will open to the public on January 1st, and the Allen will land on the flight deck of the St. Paul on that day."
"The Allen is that Stuka that has been repaired," Xia Yu answered directly, knowing what the other party wanted to ask.
“That’s fantastic! My Octopus will set off tonight, cross the Panama Canal, and pick me up on the east coast. I’ll definitely make it in time for the event.”
Paul Allen said excitedly.
He began physical conditioning a month in advance and felt fully capable of handling his final transatlantic voyage and seeing his Allen soar back into the blue sky.
"Oh, right, I might bring a friend along too."
Paul added another sentence.
Friend Bill Gates
He owns quite a few private jets, but none of them are fighter jets; the probability of one being a Tom Cruise is higher than his.
But seriously, for the second phase of the third phase of the project, when the aircraft carrier museum officially operates F-14 Tomcat fighter jets, Tom Cruise will definitely be invited to make an appearance.
I heard that Top Gun 2 might start filming next year, but there might not be enough time, so I probably won't be able to ride this wave of popularity.
That's nothing. As long as Tom Cruise stands here, takes photos from various angles, and then takes off in an F-14 and shoots down a MiG-28, he can set the whole place on fire.
That would definitely make the world's headlines; Xia Yu could completely picture it.
"Then I'll have to make do with you and your friends staying on the yacht, Paul. The five-star hotel I'm investing in won't be completed until the year after next, and the suites on the ship are too noisy during the day, which will affect your rest."
Xia Yu said apologetically.
Like infants, patients need a quiet environment to rest, which is indeed not suitable on the São Paulo.
"Haha, what's the big deal? We're perfectly fine living on the Octopus. Old Larry, on the other hand, will definitely have to live on the aircraft carrier."
Paul didn't seem to care, and instead started talking about Larry Ellison.
This guy is 9 years older than him, but he's as strong as an ox. He'll probably not only live on the São Paulo, but also get to experience every fighter jet on the aircraft carrier.
"Yes, he had booked the captain's suite with me a long time ago, and he also said that he must personally fly our MiG-29UBK for a while."
Xia Yu also said with a smile.
This famous eccentric is their potential number one player, after all, he himself has a MiG-29 pilot's license.
The old fulcrum of the United States, stripped of its weapons function, is soulless. In Afica, one can enjoy catapult takeoff, live-fire shooting, and aerial refueling services.
They might charter a MiG-29UBK long-term, enjoying their last flight before their bones turn to jelly.
After all, Paul Allen's example is right in front of us; he couldn't possibly leave all his money to his son and daughter!
Two unlucky guys poured so much money into Hollywood, only to have it all swindled away by those bloodsuckers in the entertainment industry. They could have had the better life of fighter jets burning fuel and firing missiles.
Xia Yu really likes this kind of consumption philosophy.
Yeah, it's Hollywood, right? They can make movies here too, without any special effects, it's all real military action.
“He is better than me. Both he and his son can fly MiG-29s, unlike me who bought one but can’t fly it, and can’t even sit in it. I can only look at it from below.”
Paul envied old Larry, who, in addition to his incredible wealth, also had a healthy body.
As for getting married and divorced four times and changing girlfriends like flipping through a deck of cards, he wasn't particularly envious of that, since everyone has their own ambitions.
The atmosphere suddenly turned somber as Paul spoke.
"Fighter jets won't do, but propeller planes will do, right? If you'd like, I'll take you for a ride in the Allen."
Xia Yu pondered for a moment before speaking.
He hadn't known the other person for long, but they were like-minded friends in the field of military equipment collecting.
Now that his friend is about to pass away, he cannot let him have any regrets.
"If you don't take me with you for a dive bombing, there shouldn't be any problem."
Paul, eager to try, joked.
Stuka's G-force during the dive was indeed quite high, but Xia Yu wouldn't joke about the patient's health.
"Don't worry, buddy, the Allen is older than old Larry. I'll treat you two well."
"Okay, I'll wait. But where's your wife? The baby should be due soon, right?"
Paul then asked about Liv.
He had no wife or children, but he was happy about the arrival of the new life.
"Yes, the earliest you can give birth is next week, and if it's later, it will be another week later."
After the baby is born, they will stay for a maximum of one week before flying back to Afica.
Foreigners don't observe the postpartum period. Liv may not have the physique of a dragon rider, but she's still the type who can easily give birth. Resting for a week and returning to Afica is no problem at all.
It's too much for someone like the Royal Family to give a media interview in high heels right after giving birth. Even if they grew up eating beef, mutton, and dairy products, they couldn't handle it!
"Have you chosen a name yet?"
Paul continued to ask.
"I've got it, his English name is Xia De."
“Shade must be a clever child. If possible, Sherlock, I would like to be his godfather.”
After learning the child's name, Paul told Xia Yu.
He knew that Xia Yu and Liv were not religious, but the Godfather seemed to have a similar view in China.
"Of course, and I hope this child will bring good luck to his godfather."
Xia Yu readily agreed.
They are friends, so it's perfectly normal for a child to recognize their father's friend as their godfather.
It's just that this godfather had a hard time watching little Yuzu grow up. Paul, who has been battling cancer three times, has managed to live to this day, which is already a result of his financial power. Most ordinary people wouldn't have survived the first time.
"I hope so too, and in your area, is it the full moon when you're recognized as a godfather?"
Paul asked with a smile.
He had done some research and found that Chinese people do not need to be baptized to recognize a godfather; they only need to hold a banquet around the full moon or 100th day.
"Yes, the timing is just right."
Everyone in Xia Yu is in Ma Li by the time the moon is full, so the best time to visit is around the time of the full moon.
"Alright, let's stop talking now. See you in Afica."
Feeling somewhat tired, Paul began to speak, having decided on this most important matter.
"Okay, see you in Afika."
Not long after Xia Yu hung up the phone, a number of calls came in again.
There were people from the US, as well as from Oslo and Barsey; you can imagine how lively it will be on New Year's Day.
Busa, which recently acquired five second-hand Airbus A319s, has already borrowed crew members and added flights from Busa to Konluga, Aysegobiya, and Nizhny Novgorod.
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