After signing the contract, just as Xia Yu was preparing to return to Mecklenburg, a message from Switzerland made him change his destination.
Their air force plans to retire half of its F-5 Tiger II fighter jets.
Having heard Justin complain that the 13 second-hand F-5s he bought from York were too old, Xia Yu immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to make money.
As a heavy user of the MiG-28, Kenniya is unlikely to purchase new fighter jets for the next decade or more.
So, to make money off them, you need to get them to switch to the same model of aircraft with fewer flight hours and a newer airframe.
Another question arises: where can you find such an aircraft?
Of course, it's the Swiss Air Force, from 8 am to 5 pm, with a 1.5-hour lunch break.
At the time of the hijacking in 2014, their F-18 Hornet pilots were not even capable of night flying, let alone combat.
Public opinion led to the change of fighter jet duty hours to 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., but it still cannot be done around the clock.
Despite their dilapidated military equipment, their F-5s are in excellent condition. Unfortunately, they were retired before the time when Kenniya bought second-hand aircraft 10 years ago, meaning Xia Yu is destined to profit from the price difference.
"Yes, please discuss and reach a conclusion as soon as possible. I've been in Europe for a while now and need to get back to Afica."
"I will give you an answer by this week at the latest."
"Lieutenant Colonel Andrew, are all your retired F-5E and F-5F aircraft here?"
Initially, he was quite interested in picking up the scraps from the Germans and replacing the Gazelle with a BO105, but when it came to helicopters, he still had to rely on the Germans. The BO105 only had a service ceiling of 4,100 meters, which was on par with the Gazelle, and if positioned well, it could be shot down directly by a portable anti-aircraft missile.
Buying 27 aircraft at once definitely makes them a high-quality customer; a slight discount seems reasonable.
However, transporting so many fighter jets to Afica at once is quite expensive.
Even in its best condition, the F-5 is still just a second-generation fighter jet, and 2 million euros is definitely an exorbitant price.
While agreeing, Xia Yu also put some pressure on the other party.
Xia Yu continued to escalate the situation.
How much money do you want?
“This money is all in cash, it’s in your bank account, and the payment will be transferred once the goods arrive.”
"I need to discuss this with my superiors before I can give you an answer."
Xia Yu, who was ready to take on the 27 F-5s, directly asked the other party for the price.
Xia Yu dealt a critical hit.
Fortunately, it's a purchase, not consumption, so he can earn it back many times over in the future.
Instead, we should sell the hangar and use the space to purchase new fighter jets.
"That's still a bit too high. How about this: I'll offer a package price of 45 million euros to buy all 27 aircraft, but you'll have to deliver them to our door."
Andrew quoted a relatively high price.
Xia Yu piloted the helicopter to land on the newly repaired helipad at the castle, folded the main rotor, drove it to the bunker and locked it, and then drove back to his mother-in-law's house in town.
"We believe that 2 million euros per aircraft is a fair price."
On the shores of Lake Brienz in the Alps, at the Melingen Air Base, rows of Tiger II fighter jets were neatly arranged in the open hangar, Xia Yu confirmed with the air force officer in charge of disposing of these decommissioned equipment.
The later AS550 was different; its service ceiling was raised to 7,000 meters, making it perfectly suited for high-altitude operations. It easily handled Mont Blanc (4,810 meters) in the Alps.
When buying military equipment, the worst thing is that things might go wrong if things drag on; they might seize your plane or cancel your order.
In some major countries, retired fighter jets are not sold directly, but are instead stored in reserve for unforeseen circumstances.
Unexpectedly, Xia Yu had such a wild approach. Lieutenant Colonel Andrew quoted an even lower number, which was already very close to the bottom line given by the higher-ups.
It would be a waste to use a Tiger II with only two or three thousand flight hours in service to play the role of a MiG-28 as a target drone; the three-wheeled aircraft from Kenniya would have been the best choice.
I heard they're in talks with the French and are interested in buying a Rafale. But even if you pay a deposit and confirm the order, you can still file a complaint and seek redress. If they kick the French out, buying a FAW-Volkswagen isn't out of the question.
"Okay, 1.8 million per unit, that's the lowest price we can accept."
The old Fulcrum is still a third-generation fighter jet, as long as it's not the US Navy's F-5N Winged Tiger or the upgraded F-5ST Super Tiger.
Today is Tuesday, and Andrew has given a deadline.
Xia Yu waved his sleeve, drove his AS550 over the Alps, and returned to Mecklenburg.
Rheinmetall's 50 Marder truck bodies have been loaded onto a ship and set sail. The Agosta-class and two 206A spare parts boats, which could not fit into the cargo ship's hold, were hoisted onto a 10,000-ton barge and set off a few days later for Pointe-Noire on the west coast of Afica.
"Then I'll head back to Germany now and wait for your good news."
Andrew, feeling that the deal was likely to go through, spoke up.
They can easily defeat any ordinary tiger.
"Yes, a total of 27, we only keep the remaining 26 Tiger IIs."
Xia Yu directly slashed the price by 500,000.
He went out to negotiate a round of business, and spent a small amount of money, which was in euros.
“1.5 million, that’s the price I can offer. The average price of the MiG-29s I bought was less than 1 million US dollars.”
But Switzerland, a "permanently neutral country," wasn't attacked in World War II, but was so frightened during the Cold War that it built a lot of bunkers. There's no point in keeping these retired fighter jets.
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew gave an affirmative answer.
Even in trade between countries, no one is as honest and trustworthy as Boss Huangyou.
As for the 206a World War II simulation boat and the modern standard boat, delivery will not be possible until the second half of next year at the earliest.
The museum's underwater business will also be postponed until early 2019.
Actually, this is for the best. Squeezing out new projects too frequently is the true essence of a mature business model. Others simply can't manage to handle the sheer volume of new projects.
After spending a few peaceful days with his wife, news finally came from Switzerland: they agreed to Xia Yu's package deal of 45 million euros.
After paying a €15 million down payment, the other party will send all of their F-5 pilots to fly the Tiger II fighter jets to Hamburg Airport in Germany.
Xia Yu naturally signed and paid without hesitation. The Swiss Air Force, which had focused on defense for 100 years, ushered in its largest mobilization, with fighter jets flying one after another toward Germany.
At the Port of Hamburg, he watched as these well-preserved F-5E and F-5F aircraft, after having their wings removed, were hoisted into the cargo hold of a 10,000-ton general cargo ship, filling two entire decks, and then the entire cargo hold opening was sealed with hatch covers. He nodded in satisfaction.
On this trip to Europe, Xia Yu managed to import all the goods he needed, and he was able to return to Afica with a full load.
"Honey, I have to go back now. I'll come back to be with you in a few months."
He said goodbye to his wife at his mother-in-law's house.
"You must take care of your health and not overwork yourself."
Liv instructed Xia Yu.
"That's what I was thinking too. We just need to have a framework for the branch office first. AceAce has been hit hard in Syria and hasn't been able to make a splash in Europe lately."
With its main force tied up on the front lines, it was then shattered. The biggest incident this top-tier extremist group made in Europe was in August when it used a vehicle to ram a crowd in Western Banya, resulting in 13 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
The European branch can handle almost all of its business related to counter-terrorism. There won't be much business this year, but next year, the fragmented AceAce will be able to break up into smaller units and expand in all directions after leaving the high-intensity battlefields of the Middle East.
Xia Yu estimated that by then the branch's turnover would reach hundreds of millions of euros, covering their family's expenses in Europe for several years.
He hoped everything would go well, gave his wife a final kiss, turned and walked out of the room, driving towards the airport.
The Fisher, which had been prepared for takeoff long ago, received its boss, obtained clearance from the control tower, taxied to the runway, accelerated, and flew towards Afica.
Just as Xia Yu arrived in Zha De, and a few days later the cargo ship arrived at Pointe-Noire, a military aircraft bearing the American flag landed at Geneva Airport.
"What? You've already sold all of your F-5s?"
The old US Navy lieutenant colonel leading the team looked on in disbelief when he heard the Swiss Air Force's explanation.
They've only been retired for less than a month, how come all 20-plus Tiger IIs have been sold off?
"If the price is right, I'll sell it. It's just taking up space."
Andrew didn't understand why the Americans cared about this batch of F-5s; they had so many advanced fighter jets.
While there are many advanced aircraft, not all of them need to be advanced. The US Navy has only about 40 F-5N fighter jets left to serve as hypothetical adversaries, and their airframes are severely aging, with their service life already nearing its end.
If a new adversary fighter is not developed, then it is necessary to purchase a batch of Tiger II fighters with fewer flight hours and in good condition for modification.
Lieutenant Colonel Davis, who was in charge of the adversary squadron, had long had his eye on Switzerland's F-5s. Of all the countries in the world that use them, Switzerland has the most Tiger IIs, and none of them have had their service life extended.
But they were, after all, an army. Upon receiving news that Switzerland was preparing to retire half of its F-5 fleet, Davis immediately reported it to his superiors.
By the time it was time to review reports, arrange meetings for discussion, present detailed reports, continue discussions, and finally arrange for the first team to go abroad for contact, everything was already too late.
Xia Yu is different. As the boss, he can make the decision directly on what goods to order, and since he happens to be in Europe, he was able to secure the goods in the fastest possible time.
Not to mention that Davis's group was just an inspection team, only responsible for the initial contact of this project. If they were to actually buy it, the cycle would be in years, so they couldn't place an order at all.
"May I ask which country the other party is from?"
Old Dai quickly calmed down and inquired about the buyer's information to see if there was any chance of a turnaround.
"It's not a country, it's a PMC company in Afica, and they seem to be acquiring fighter jets all over the world."
Xia Yu's identity wasn't a secret; a little investigation would reveal it, so Andrew simply told him directly.
"Afica's PMC Company"
It's normal for private military contractors to buy fighter jets; some buy them and resell them, while others carry out strike operations or develop hypothetical enemy operations.
The Air Force has outsourced some of its adversary role operations, while the Navy currently operates them in-house.
However, judging from the fact that the other party acquired all the fighter jets, it is more likely that they were resold.
If the other party is willing to sell, then there's no problem, although it will be a bit more expensive than selling directly to Switzerland.
But they're America, their military spending accounts for 40% of the global total. They can afford mugs and toilets, so why couldn't they afford a batch of F-5 fighter jets?
That's not necessarily true. Xia Yu and the old Mei Army had a good relationship because they used to have business dealings. But your navy is always provoking this person today or bullying that person tomorrow. You've gotten used to being domineering because you have an aircraft carrier.
He, the weasel boss, didn't like dealing with such shady organizations.
However, Xia Yu, back in Afica, was unaware that someone was eyeing his batch of F-5s. The 27 fighter jets he had purchased for 45 million euros were all stored in a warehouse.
In the second half of this year, Jihuo Defense will mainly be busy with business with West Philippines, so it's not too late to contact Justin next year.
While promoting new business, Keniya, as a responsible East Philippine power, has a responsibility to take the initiative to step forward and guide a comprehensive crackdown on the extremist group, given the scourge of the Somali youth team.
[Project: klasse206auntersee-boot]
Completeness: 95.1% (Ready for repair)
In the warehouse, Xia Yu waved and placed a 206a spare parts boat into the only berth.
Only when a conventional submarine that has been in operation for more than 40 years can you see the accumulated mechanical damage.
Not daring to make it too new, he paused the renovation when the integrity reached 96.5%. He then boldly opened a door on both the bow and stern, and repainted the hull, which had been free of rust, with black paint.
The little black fish can't receive customers without dressing up, and considering the heat of the dry season in Konglujia, he removed some of the equipment to make room for air conditioning.
Powered by the submarine's own propulsion system, it's definitely worth the money for tourists who paid for the ticket.
The berths on the submarine, even the captain's cabin, are habitable, but charging one or two thousand dollars a night for a heated berth that's even cramped than a train sleeper berth is just too commercialized.
Instead of charging a penny, we could offer free nights on the submarine through online and offline lotteries, and occasionally offer free nights to tourists to increase visitor loyalty and gain a better reputation.
Profitability and reputation must be pursued simultaneously and effectively to attract more customers.
Compared to the 206a, which has a crew of only 22, the Agosta-class submarine, with a crew of 56, has more spacious interior space. However, the Japanese submarine in its dismantling state is less than 90% intact.
[Project: classagostas70]
Completeness: 85.3% (Ready for repair)
Many of the sonar devices were dismantled, and the reconnaissance and surveillance radars were also gone.
If it's not there, it's not there. Anyway, it's all outdated stuff, and Xia Yu doesn't plan to print these devices.
The old lead-acid battery packs are no longer repaired; instead, the raw materials are recycled to print modern models and reinstall them.
As for the bathroom, forget about it; with the air conditioning on all day, there's really no need to take a shower.
However, the other ship, 206a, was to be converted into the Nautilus after all its parts were removed.
Limited by its size, it doesn't have a museum with books or a collection of rare treasures, but it still has to include a king-size bed, a shower room, a gym, and an audio-visual entertainment room.
Finding targets and printing on the spot, each voyage takes at least a week, so he always has to find some fun for himself.
Replacing the 22-person crew with the assisted driving submodule frees up enough space in the living quarters.
To truly carry out the mission, a specialized deep-sea submersible is needed. The robotic arm and detection instruments can be removed and installed on the Nautilus, combining a single-hull submarine, a double-hull submarine, and a deep-sea submersible into one.
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