Chapter 1323 I also do scrap business
Albrecht said, "Xiao, how about the Sky Tractor? If you want the Toucan, that's fine too, of course, but it's unarmed."
Xiao Peng couldn't close his mouth after hearing this.
Albrecht continued, "I see you have an increasing number of security personnel here. How about a Humvee? Or an armored pickup truck? You can't fit a Black Hawk on your ship, right? A modified MD530 might be an option, right?"
Xiao Peng couldn't help but ask, "Albrecht, are you still in the arms business? Are you moving to the American military base?"
The 'Black Hawk', 'Humvee' and MD530 light helicopters are all commonly used equipment by the American military. As for the 'Air Tractor', it is the nickname of the Cessna-208. Although this aircraft is more used for things like spraying pesticides, because it is tough and has a short take-off and landing distance, the Americans also use them for military reconnaissance and attack.
As for the "Toucan" aircraft? Needless to say, it is a "heresy" in the world's military today.
This is the product of cooperation between Brazil and the United States.
Everyone knows that aircraft have entered the jet age, especially military aircraft, but the A-29 Tucano is a propeller-driven attack aircraft.
Despite its propeller-driven design, this aircraft is incredibly versatile, capable of flying at 520 kilometers per hour for six and a half hours! Its payload is also high, and its ground attack capabilities even surpass those of Daxia's Q-5 attack aircraft. Furthermore, it's equipped with state-of-the-art onboard computers, radar, and infrared sensors, and boasts a fully armored cockpit. Its effectiveness in low-intensity warfare far surpasses that of jet fighters!
The Americans have a deep affection for propeller attack aircraft. Even though their air force technology is so powerful now, they still retain a large number of propeller fighters.
These are all experiences gained from actual combat.
Even though it is a propeller fighter, the aircraft technology is still highly confidential because it is equipped with the most advanced computers, radars and other equipment. How could Albrecht have it?
Albrecht laughed after hearing what Xiao Peng said. "It's undeniable that BMW has cooperation with the German military. But I personally would never get involved in the arms business."
He looked at Xiao Peng's expression and knew there was a chance, so he became happy.
"Then how do you have these things?" Xiao Peng asked puzzledly.
Albrecht smiled and said, "Although I am not in the arms business, I am in the 'waste recycling' business."
Xiao Peng felt like a crow was flying overhead. Albrecht's answer left him at a loss for words. Could you recycle fighter jets into your recycling?
"Albrecht, please don't insult my IQ. Where did you recycle it? Tell me! I'll go recycle it too!" Xiao Peng said.
After hearing this, Albrecht put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said, "Everyone knows where to recycle, but finding the source is not something everyone can do."
Xiao Peng looked at Albrecht and motioned him to continue.
Albrecht said, "Of course it's Afghanistan. After the Americans withdrew from there, they left all their equipment to the Afghan government forces. Those soldiers and officers don't want to fight the TLB at all. A few days ago, a US-equipped motorcycle battalion in Faryab Province surrendered directly to the TLB, giving them 165 military vehicles. This is already the tenth unit to surrender in recent times."
Xiao Peng was silent for a moment before saying, "Surrender is good. At least the people can live a more stable life. The people suffer the most during wartime. The Americans just walked away and left behind a mess! What a jerk!"
Albrecht said, "Do you know how much military supplies the Americans have dumped in Afghanistan? Seventy billion dollars worth! But the soldiers there are having a really hard time. My scrap recycling business started by recycling copper from them. American bullets are made of copper, so we can't waste those bullet casings, right?"
Xiao Peng nodded.
The vast majority of countries around the world use copper for their bullets. This is because brass is soft, airtight, and has excellent thermal, ductile, and electrical conductivity. It's also rust-resistant and easy to store. It also allows for "soft ejection" of the shell after firing, minimizing damage to the gun and improving accuracy. In short, copper shells offer numerous advantages, though they also come at a higher cost.
Daxia, however, took a different approach and used alloy steel to make bullet casings.
After all, Daxia was a country with extremely scarce copper resources. If brass were also used for bullet casings, it would mean importing copper resources from foreign countries, which would mean being strangled. Therefore, Daxia used copper-plated alloy steel to manufacture bullet casings, which not only reduced its dependence on copper but also reduced costs.
However, even if Western countries have copper, it is still a very important strategic material for them, so it is not surprising that Albrecht recycles copper.
Albrecht said, "There's a lot of copper recycling going on in Afghanistan. It's not because the fighting there is intense, but rather because the soldiers there deliberately use up all their bullets and sell the shell casings for money. My company in Afghanistan initially went to various strongholds to buy up shell casings. Don't underestimate this business; it's truly lucrative! And I'm not the only one doing this kind of work there; I'm not even the largest recycler there."
Xiao Peng nodded: "I believe it."
Albrecht continued, "My people are doing well there and have learned a lot about the local situation. The news we watch is all about how much the Americans have lost in Afghanistan, but in reality, the Afghan soldiers have suffered the most. As of today, nearly 100,000 government troops have died. So they don't want war, but they want to make money..."
Xiao Peng suddenly realized: "Okay, I understand. If these bullet shells can be sold, let alone weapons and equipment."
Albrecht nodded. "Yes, of course. Those who can sell weapons and equipment are generally high-ranking officers. For example, that American-equipped battalion I just mentioned surrendered. Before surrendering, more than half of their equipment disappeared due to 'loss'. I don't need to tell you where it went."
"They all joined a 'waste recycling company' like yours." Xiao Peng said.
Albrecht didn't deny it. "Actually, they didn't do that in the early days. Many of the troops there were stationed in mountainous areas, and there wasn't a concept of 'rotation of guard.' The officers would at most use 'ghost pay' to cheat money. For example, an 800-man reinforced battalion might only have about 300 men. This way, they could get equipment and salaries for an extra 500 men. Generally, the money was shared among the officers, and much of the excess equipment was given directly to the TLB in exchange for safety. But now that the Americans are gone, they need to find a way out. Nothing is more important than money, so I've collected a bunch of this stuff. Do you want it?"
Xiao Peng said without thinking: "What I don't want is my grandson!"
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